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Fayette loses heartbreaker to Winfield 28-24


Jake Rickman (17) is shown completing a pass as Dylan Schloerb (8) blocks.

 

In a matchup when Fayette may have played its best game of the year, the Tigers lost a heartbreaker on the road to Winfield by the score of 28-24. Winfield received the opening kickoff at its 38-yard line, and methodically moved down the field in 11 plays for a touchdown. Declyn Morgan ran the final nine yards for the score and after Jacob Barnes kicked the extra point, Winfield led 7-0 with 7:32 remaining in the first quarter.

 

Pickens County defeats the Lions


Kane Rushing (23) of Hubbertville is shown in pursuit of the Pickens County quarterback.

The Pickens County Tornadoes visited Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium on Friday night to face the Lions. Winning the coin toss, the Tornadoes elected to receive, sending Santonio Jones and Kemaurion Plott back to receive the opening kickoff. However, Kristofer Witherspoon recovered Tucker Bowen’s short kick at the 47-yard line.

Lynn overpowers Berry 50-0


Noah Morrison (57) is pictured making a tackle as a few of his teammates rush in to assist.

The Berry Wildcats welcomed the sixth-ranked Lynn Bears to Fred Webster Stadium for a Region 5 matchup on Senior Night. The Bears offense took control of the game early, and Lynn’s defense dominated the game. When game concluded, the Bears had a 50-0 victory to remain undefeated in region play.

 

Lions defeat Berry in cross-county rilvalry


Landon Wright (54) of Hubbertville is shown tackling Kemari Hollingsworth (5) of Berry.

The Lions boarded buses and traveled to Berry to meet their cross-county rivals. Following the coin toss, Mason Parr’s opening kick was received at the 25-yard line by Coby McCarley, with Max Westbrook and Noah Morrison on the stop. With runs by T.J. Keeton and Blaize Wakefield, the Lions advanced the ball to midfield, where the opening possession came to a halt.

Gordo defeats Fayette 35-6


Cooper Sanford (4) is shown making a good gain for Fayette as Hollis Strawbridge (3) blocks.

Fayette County hosted one of its regional rivals last Friday night, losing to the Gordo Greenwave by the score of 35-6. The scoring began early for the visiting Greenwave, as Ethan Wilder received the opening kickoff for Gordo and returned it 67 yeards for a touchdown. Jordy Gomez kicked the extra point, and Gordo held a quick 7-0 lead after 23 seconds of action.

 

Tigers lose regional game to Oakman


Jake Rickman (17) is shown throwing a pass as Parker Lindsay (54) blocks.

Fayette traveled to Oakman to face the Wildcats in a crucial regional game, losing by the score of 24-6. Fayette received the opening kickoff and advanced across midfield before having to punt. The punt went into the endzone, forcing Oakman to start its first possession on its 20-yard line.

 

Berry wins big against Holy Spirit


Lake Norris (0) runs the ball for Berry as Luke McCoy (53), Will Krider (57) and Mason Parr (55) block.

The Berry Wildcats returned to region play by traveling to face the Holy Spirit Saints in Tuscaloosa for the first time since 2017. The Wildcats were looking for their first regional win of the season and to play spoiler on the Saints’ Homecoming. The Wildcats took control of the game early and cruised to a 44-13 victory.

 

Hubbertville defeats Brilliant


Miles Dozier (17) is shown running for a huge gain against Brilliant.

Hubbertville returned to region play on Friday night, traveling to Brilliant to face the Tigers. Following Tucker Bowen’s opening kick, Brilliant’s offense, led by quarterback Brooks McLemore, began its opening possession at its 32-yard line. Back to back penalties left the Tigers facing fourth down and 15, sending Bruin Hulsey back to punt the ball away.