Panther rally falls short against Scottsboro
By Chris McCarthy/Editor Southside High’s hopes of both a third straight region title and first round home playoff game went up in smoke on Friday (Oct. 16) at Barney Hood Stadium. The Panthers battled Scottsboro tooth and nail after falling behind by 21 points but ultimately lost 41-39 to their Class 6A, Region 7 rival. […]
Blue Devils blank Boaz, 42-0
By Stan Veitch/Sports Correspondent Improvement is the one thing that Etowah High football coach Drew Noles has wanted from his team each week. Well, it’s going to be tough to improve on Friday’s (Oct. 16) performance, as the Blue Devils plowed Class 5A, Region 7 rival Boaz by a 42-0 margin in Attalla. “We’ve improved […]
Yellow Jackets rally past Weaver
Pace Ozmint scored twice in the second half to lead Glencoe High to a 15-14 come-from-behind victory over Class 3A, Region 6 rival Weaver on Friday (Oct. 16) in Anniston. The Yellow Jackets (7-1, 5-1) clinched second place in Class 3A, Region 6 and a home playoff game. It marked the seventh straight season that […]
Lions fall out of playoff picture after loss to CCHS
By Bradley Roberts/For Sand Mountain Reporter
Sardis fell to the Cherokee County, 39-6, in a Class 4A, Region 6 matchup on Friday (Oct. 16) in Centre.
The Warriors (5-3, 4-2) clinched the region’s fourth and final playoff seed. The Lions fell to 3-5 overall and 2-4 in the region.
Cherokee County scored 25 unanswered points in the first half and completely
Gadsden City falls out of postseason race with loss to Hazel Green
By Daniel Boyette/al.com
Cole Guffey accounted for three touchdowns as Hazel Green claimed a playoff spot with a 38-33 win over Gadsden City on Friday (Oct. 16).
The Trojans improved to 5-3 overall and 4-2 in Class 7A, Region 4 with their fifth consecutive victory. Hazel Green will be the region’s No. 4 seed.
Gadsden City (4-5, 3-3) was eliminated from playoff
Warriors lose to Piedmont
Courtesy of Cherokee County Herald
Westbrook Christian’s slim hopes of a state playoff berth were dashed on Friday (Oct. 16) at Piedmont, as the fifth-ranked Bulldogs clinched the Class 3A, Region 6 title with a 39-7 victory.
Piedmont 7-1, 6-0) held the Warriors (2-6, 2-4) to minus-28 yards net rushing and 87 yards of net offense. The only first downs allowed by
Eagles, Patriots, Conquerors fall short
Hokes Bluff dropped a Class 4A, Region 6 Game, to Jacksonville, 47-20, on Friday (Oct. 16) at HBHS. The Eagles’ scoring came on Bradley Pruett’s touchdown runs of 30 and 3 yards and Landon Johnson’s 38-yard touchdown pass to Logan Harp. Hokes Bluff (2-6, 3-3) conclude region play this Friday (Oct. 23) at Cleburne County. West End […]