Football

Pickens County blows past Lynn


Lynn quarterback Noah Jackson (5) gets ready to take a snap in action against the Pickens County Tornadoes.

REFORM - They say defense wins championships.  If that’s the case, then the Pickens County Tornadoes have a great chance at making an appearance in their third straight state title game and their fourth in six years.  The Tornadoes defeated Lynn 61-16 in a 1A Region 6 contest. The first quarter of action only saw one score claimed by the Pickens County defense when Lynn fumble was picked up and returned for 35 yards for a touchdown.  After a failed extra point, the Tornadoes claimed an early 6-0 lead with 11:02 to play in the opening quarter.

 

Meek loses to Hubbertville


Matthew Clark carries the ball for Meek as #55 Cannon Alexander closes in.

ARLEY - Hubbertville traveled to Arley Friday night to face-off against the Meek Tigers in Region 6 play. Quick scoring drives by both teams brought fans to their feet early in the opening minutes of the game. The Lions wasted little time taking the ball to the endzone. The two-point conversion was successful.

Lions shut out Oak Grove in region win


An Oak Grove defender snags Joe Lester (25) by the jersey on a carry Friday night. Also shown is Lions #62 Kolby Hood.

HALEYVILLE -   The Haleyville Lions (2-1, 1-0) commanded the air and ground Friday, night, Sept. 7, shutting out region opponent Oak Grove at Herman “Bubba” Scott Field, 48-0.
The Lions had a total of 462 yards, with quarterback Scott McAlpine throwing for 227 yards and three touchdowns.

 

Addison routs WCHS 51-18


Grant Rice goes in for the score for the Addison Bulldogs.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Addison Bulldogs trampled the Winston County Yellow Jackets 51 - 18 Friday, Sept. 7 at Malcolm Blake Stadium.

Winston County won the coin toss and chose to defend in the first half and go on the offensive during the second half. Yellow Jacket Dante Smith kicked off. The game started with a penalty of five yards against the Jackets on the first play, and they lost their first drive by downs. Another penalty, this time for a personal foul, gave a loss of 15 yards to the Jackets.

 

South Lamar dominates Meek 45-0


Meek’s Nelson Martin is brought down by a host of South Lamar Stallions.

SOUTH LAMAR - Signs in the South Lamar stands at the matchup between the Stallions and the Meek Tigers Friday night, Sept. 7, read Cage the Tigers, and that’s exactly what the Stallions did, as they dominated the scoreboard 45-0 in what was a crucial regional matchup.