Hokes Bluff shuts down North Jackson, heads to state quarterfinals
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Braydon Hill catches a pass during the Eagles’ 33-13 victory over North Jackson in the second round of the Class 4A state football playoffs last Friday (Nov. 16) in Stevenson. (Alex Chaney) By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent From the opening kickoff, Class 4A No. 3 Hokes Bluff sent a loud, thunderous message to […]
Special teams play big role in Etowah win over Center Point
Photo: Etowah High’s NyNy Davis (1) blocks a punt by Center Point’s Chris Sykes during the Blue Devils’ 24-14 victory in the second round of the Class 5A state football playoffs last Friday (Nov. 16) in Birmingham. (Al.com/Butch Dill) By Adam Crocker/Sports Correspondent A pair of touchdowns by the special teams sparked Etowah High to […]
Southside’s season ends at Jasper in second round
Photo: Southside High’s Kenneth Bothwell (center) runs into a host of Jasper defenders during the Panthers’ 41-14 loss in the second round of the Class 5A state playoffs last Friday (Nov. 16) in Jasper. (Jeff Johnsey/Daily Mountain Eagle) By James Phillips/Daily Mountain Eagle Jasper advanced to the Class 5A state quarterfinals with a 41-14 win […]