BEAR CREEK - The Lynn Bears made it 11 straight regular season wins on Friday, Aug. 31, after they defeated Phillips High School 38-19 in their season opening contest. After only holding a five-point lead heading into the half, Lynn broke open the scoring early in the third as they outscored the hosting Phillips Bears 20-6 over the final 24 minutes.
MEEK - Never, ever underestimate the power of the point or points after a touchdown.
It was, in fact, the point after that had Winston County ahead of their county rival, Meek, 7-6 Friday night going into halftime. It was Meek successfully going for 2 with just over five minutes left in the game that put the home team ahead 14-7, and it was Winston County not converting for two at the very end of the game that gave Meek the 14-13 victory.
ADDISON - The Addison Bulldogs looked strong in the first half of their home opener against Class 3A Piedmont Friday night, up by two touchdowns in the second quarter, but the visiting Bulldogs were able to fight back despite Addison’s strong defense, handing Addison their first loss of the season, 32-20.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Mark Mitchell coaching era at Winston County High School kicked off with infectious excitement Friday, Aug. 24, as the home team flew to a 28-16 victory over the Hackleburg Panthers.
WINFIELD - The Haleyville High School Lions had a 13-6 lead at halftime at Estes Hudson Stadium in Winfield Friday night, but the Pirates took control the second half to win 37-13.
COLD SPRINGS - The Meek Tigers found themselves trailing 28-0 at halftime against the hosting Cold Springs Eagles Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018.
The Tigers made a valiant effort in the second half, but fell short 34-20 in the season opener.
DECATUR - The two halves of the Phillips Bears and Decatur Heritage Eagles proved to be like two separate ball games, with the Bears dominating the first half, only to have the Eagles swarm back with a vengeance in the second half to win the ball game 19-14 Friday night, Aug. 24.
ARLEY - The 2018 high school football schedule officially kicks off tonight. Meek will be traveling to Cold Springs tonight to kick off their season. Game time is 7 p.m.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association has announced reclassifications for 2018-20.
The Alabamian will run the reclassifications in a series of articles.
Football
1A (59 Schools)
Region 1
Fruitdale
Marengo
McIntosh
Millry
J.F. Shields
St. Luke's Episcopal School
Sweet Water
Region 2
Brantley
Elba
Florala
Georgiana
Kinston
McKenzie
Pleasant Home
Red Level
Region 3
Haleyville High School spring football practice ended last week. There were more than 70 young men who came out to be a part of it. Head coach and athletic director Todd McNutt said 75 signed up, with an average of 70 players per day showing up. The following 2018 football schedule has been announced:
8/24 @ Winfield
8/31 Central
9/7 Oak Grove*
9/14 @Northside*
9/21 OPEN
9/28 Russellville
10/5 @ Curry*
10/12 @Good Hope*
10/19 Fayette*
10/26 Cordova*
11/2 @ Hamilton
•Region Games
