Westbrook blanks Gaston, earns playoff berth
Photo: Gaston High’s Chase Thrasher (13) tackles Westbrook Christian’s John Ross Morgan during the Warriors’ 31-0 Class 2A, Region 6 win on Oct. 20. (Photo by Gary Wells) By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor Westbrook Christian earned a spot the state playoffs with a 31-0 victory over Class 2A, Region 6 rival and Etowah County neighbor Gaston […]
Sardis headed to state playoffs with win over Madison County
Photo: Sardis High’s Drew Vaughn looks to avoid Madison County’s Anthony Horton during the Lions’ 21-14 victory on Oct. 21. (Huck Treadwell/Sand Mountain Reporter) By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent The Sardis Lions punched their ticket to the postseason for the first time since 2014 after they defeated Madison County, 21-14, in a pivotal Class 4A, Region […]
Blue Devils clinch region title with win over Crossville
By Taylor Beck/Sand Mountain Reporter After jumping out to the school’s first 4-0 start since 1984, Crossville suffered its fourth consecutive loss, this time at the hands of the Etowah by a score of 42-6 last Friday (Oct. 20). For Etowah, the win essentially clinched first place in the Class 5A Region 7 playoff race. […]
Southside falls out of playoff picture with loss to Cullman
Courtesy of The Cullman Times Cullman secured a playoff spot last Friday (Oct. 20) with a 42-40 Class 6A, Region 7 win over Southside. The visiting Bearcats (5-3, 3-2 in) had to survive two attempts at onside kicks in the final stages after the Panthers (2-6, 1-4) scored a late touchdown. Cullman had to overcome […]
Titans remain in playoff hunt despite loss to Sparkman
Courtesy of al.com No. 10 Sparkman beat Gadsden City, 38-13, last Friday (Oct. 21) in Harvest to clinch third place in Class 7A, Region 4. The Senators’ last playoff appearance and winning record came in 2006 when the Senators went 10-2 and advanced to the 6A second round. Sparkman (7-2, 4-2) scored on all three […]
Walter Wellborn grounds out Glencoe
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent Walter Wellborn had two players finish with over 100 yards rushing while limiting Glencoe to 82 total yards on the ground in a 34-7 Class 3A, Region 5 win last Friday (Oct. 20) at Glencoe. Kedrick Harris rushed for 126 yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns, while Jeff Smith ran for 124 yards […]
Conquerors headed to state playoffs
For the second year in a row, the Coosa Christian football team will play a game in Week 11. Dartavious Britton rushed for over 200 to lead the Conquerors (3-6, 2-2) to a 33-6 victory over Class 1A, Region 6 rival Gaylesville last Friday (Oct. 20) at GHS. Coosa Christian hosts Woodville this week to […]
Eagles secure playoff berth
Hokes Bluff clinched a spot in the state playoffs with a 41-16 victory over Anniston in Class 4A, Region 5 action last Friday (Oct. 20) in Anniston. For the No. 8 Eagles (7-1, 5-1), Darrian Meads gained 179 yards and scored three touchdowns on 20 carries. Landon Johnson rushed nine times for 65 yards and a […]
Patriots fall to Pleasant Valley
West End lost to Pleasant Valley, 34-14, last Friday (Oct. 20) at PVHS. Levi Armstrong scored a touchdown for the Patriots (2-6, 1-4). West End travels to Winston County this week to finish out Class 2A, Region 7 play.