A gutsy Decatur football team found another way to win Thursday night. The undefeated Red Raiders beat Cullman, 39-36, in three overtimes. Quarterback Ellis Dickman completed the game-winning touchdown pass…
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Austin uses strong first half to beat Florence, 26-14
After a tough start to the season, the Austin Black Bears seem to have found their mojo. Austin (2-2) beat Florence, 26-14, Thursday night at Braly Stadium for a 2-0…
OT field goal gives Austin its first win
Austin escaped its Class 7A, Region 4 opener 24-21 over Sparkman with Ruben Guevara’s 34-yard field goal in overtime Friday. “I would say that was probably the most confident I’ve…
Decatur takes ‘ugly’ win over Athens
Decatur head coach Jere Adcock described his team’s 26-14 win over Athens on Friday as “an ugly win.” It may have been ugly, but it sure makes the Red Raiders’…
Ardmore rallies to take victory at Brewer
Ardmore scored 22 unanswered points in the second half to rally from a halftime deficit and pick up a 37-20 win over Brewer in the Class 5A, Region 8 opener…
West Morgan dominates Brooks for statement win
Not even a torrential downpour could dampen the spirits of the West Morgan Rebels on Friday night. From the moment the first whistle blew, the Rebels pounded the visiting Brooks…
Team first: Taylor and Ellenburg do whatever it takes to win
The Daily Blitz Who: Danville Hawks Coach: Andro Williams (2nd season, 5-5) Last season: 5-5, 2-4 in Class 3A, Region 8 Aug. 19 at Lawrence County Aug. 26 at Falkville…
Quarterback Caden Childers returns to direct the Brewer offense
The Daily Blitz Who: Brewer Coach: Matt Plunkett (2nd season, 2-8) Last season: 2-8 overall, 2-4 in Class 5A, Region 8 Aug. 19 vs. Hanceville Aug. 26 vs. Arab Sept. 2 vs. Ardmore*…
Falkville’s Burnett eager to win for his hometown
The Daily Blitz Who: Falkville Blue Devils Coach: Seth Ward (2nd season, 4-6) Last season: 4-6 overall, 2-4 in Class 2A, Region 7 Aug. 19 at Vinemont Aug. 26 vs.…
Decatur’s Ryan Kirk looking for an explosive season
The Daily Blitz Who: Decatur Coach: Jere Adcock (27th season, 178-113) Last season: 4-7 overall, 4-3 in Class 6A, Region 7 Aug. 19 at Mae Jemison Aug. 26 at Austin…