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Alabama Week 6 Review
Alabama lost its first game of the season last weekend against Ole Miss in Oxford. Despite leading 14-3 at halftime, the Crimson Tide lost 23-17. The Rebels took advantage of two missed field goals by Alabama kicker Adam Griffith, and quarterback Blake Sims was intercepted on the Tide’s final possession. Sims was outplayed by Ole
Gaston, West End to meet for 37th time
West End (1-5, 0-4) at Gaston (3-3, 1-2)
Last week: Fyffe 56, Gaston 8; Ider 59, West End 26
Last meeting: Gaston 40, West End 24 (2013)
Series record: West End leads 23-13-1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Gaston High is at the make or break point of its season.
With three Class 2A, Region 7 games left, the Bulldogs must win at
Titans on cusp of region title
James Clemens (5-1, 3-1) at Gadsden City (6-1, 4-0)
Last week: Gadsden City 35, Huntsville 14; James Clemens 56, Grissom 18
Series record: First meeting
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Barring an upset down the road, this game should be for the Class 7A, Region 4 championship.
A Jets victory would create a three-way tie between them, Gadsden City and Bob Jones, with two
Panthers can sew up playoff berth
Lee-Huntsville (1-5, 0-3) at Southside (4-2, 3-0)
Last week’s scores: Southside 31, Albertville 17; Fort Payne 28, Lee 7
Last meeting: Lee 20, Southside (2007)
Series record: Tied at 1-1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
After last week’s win, Southside High is “probably” in the playoffs. But coach Ron Daugherty knows that a victory this week certainly clinches a berth.
“That’s what we’re
Blue Devils hope to extend Butler streak
Etowah (3-3, 3-1) at Butler (0-6, 0-4)
Last week: Guntersville 7, Etowah 6; Randolph 65, Butler 34
Last meeting: Butler 21, Etowah 14 (2007)
Series record: Etowah leads 5-4
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Coming off a Class 5A, Region 7 tough loss, Etowah High has a chance this week to improve itself.
“I know they’re having a rough time,” Blue Devils
Playoff berth likely if Westbrook wins
Westbrook (2-4, 2-2) at Weaver (2-4, 2-2)
Last week: Walter Wellborn 49, Westbrook 16; Weaver 35, Ohatchee 20
Series record: First meeting
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Identical records and two teams fighting for a playoff berth make this game quite interesting.
“On paper, we’re evenly matched,” Westbrook coach Tony Osborne said. “It should come down to who makes the
Yellow Jackets head to the Creekbank
Glencoe (6-0, 4-0) at Ohatchee (1-5, 0-4)
Last week: Glencoe 49, Ashville 8; Weaver 35, Ohatchee 20
Last meeting: Glencoe 17, Ohatchee 7 (2005)
Series record: Glencoe leads 14-2
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
While there’s the potential for a blowout in this game, there’s also the potential for an upset, according to Glencoe coach Lee Ozmint.
“They’re a dangerous team,”
Lions to face formidable Cleburne County
Sardis (3-3, 2-2) at Cleburne County (5-1, 4-0)
Last week’s scores: Sardis 42, White Plains 41; Cleburne County 24, Jacksonville 14
Series record: First meeting
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Sardis High has three Class 4A, Region 6 games remaining. If the Lions are to make it to the postseason, they must win at least two. The Lions currently hold
Lions to face formidable Cleburne County
Sardis (3-3, 2-2) at Cleburne County (5-1, 4-0)
Last week’s scores: Sardis 42, White Plains 41; Cleburne County 24, Jacksonville 14
Series record: First meeting
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Sardis High has three Class 4A, Region 6 games remaining. If the Lions are to make it to the postseason, they must win at least two. The Lions currently hold down