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Auburn Week 5 Review
Despite a slow start, Auburn defeated an overmatched Louisiana Tech team, 45-17, last Saturday in Jordan-Hare Stadium. The offense sputtered during the first half but the Ti-gers finally pulled away late in the third quarter. Nick Marshall passed for 166 yards and three touchdowns while adding another 105 yards rushing. Cameron Artis-Payne also topped 100
Big region game on tap for Blue Devils
Guntersville (5-0, 3-0) at Etowah (3-2, 3-0)
Last week: Etowah idle; Guntersville 28, Arab 24
Last meeting: Etowah 25, Guntersville 0 (1987)
Series record: Etowah leads 16-13
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
An off-week in the middle of the season could conceivably make Etowah an even more dangerous team.
But another dangerous team comes calling in the form of Guntersville.
Titans resume region play with trip to Huntsville
Gadsden City (5-1, 3-0) at Huntsville (3-2, 2-1)
Last week: Hewitt-Trussville 31, GCHS 27; Austin 28, Huntsville 16
Last meeting: GCHS 42, Huntsville 41 (2013)
Series record: Gadsden City leads 3-1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Yes, Gadsden City lost a game to Hewitt-Trussville last week.
Did that setback help, though?
“In a way, you could say that,” said Titan coach Matt
Southside aiming for third region win
Southside (4-2, 2-0) at Albertville (3-2, 2-1)
Last week: Southside 49, St. Clair County 14; Albertville 34, Boaz 21
Last meeting: Albertville 53, Southside 23 (2011)
Series record: Albertville leads 11-9-1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
When Southside coach Ron Daugherty looks at Class 6A Region 7 rival Albertville, he sees size and plenty of it.
“People say we’ve got a
Wellborn bringing Wing-T to Westbrook
Walter Wellborn (3-2, 2-1) at Westbrook Christian (2-3, 2-1)
Last week’s scores: Randolph County 28, Westbrook 14; Walter Wellborn 48, Moody 21
Series record: First meeting
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Two teams looking for playoff exposure tangle in this week’s game in Rainbow City.
With one region loss each, the winner of this game will be in a good position. Westbrook
Bulldogs hope to pull upset over No. 1 Fyffe
Gaston (3-2, 1-1) at Fyffe (5-0, 3-0)
Last week: Gaston 35, Gaylesville 6; Fyffe 62, Sylvania 15
Last meeting: Fyffe 55, Gaston 7 (2013)
Series record: Fyffe leads 9-2
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Fyffe is ranked No. 1 in Class 2A. Enough said?
Swane Morris hopes not.
The Gaston High coach hopes his Bulldogs can pull off the upset and
Lions not taking White Plains lightly
White Plains (1-4, 0-3) at Sardis (2-3, 1-2)
Last week’s scores: Geraldine 21, Sardis 12; White Plains 49, Pleasant Valley 28
Series record: First meeting
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
“Scary.”
That’s how Gene Hill summed up White Plains.
“If they get it together this week, we’re in trouble,” the Sardis High coach said.
Hill noted that the Wildcats got it
West End must cut down on miscues
Ider (3-2, 0-2) at West End (1-4, 0-3)
Last week: West End 59, Coosa Christian 30; North Sand Mountain 46, Ider 14
Last meeting: Ider 27, West End 18 (2013)
Series record: Tied at 3-3
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
After a season and a half, West End finally got to enjoy a victory last week.
“I was happy for the kids, that
Yellow Jackets looking to improve
Glencoe (5-0, 3-0) at Ashville (2-3, 1-2)
Last week: Glencoe 42, Hokes Bluff 14; Montevallo 42, Ashville 14
Last meeting: Glencoe 44, Ashville 14 (2013)
Series record: Glencoe leads 8-2
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Despite a big win last week against an archrival, Glencoe coach Lee Ozmint was still disappointed in his team’s effort and he still sees plenty of