Well, the regular season is winding down, and the playoffs are upon us! The Guru went 10-1 last week. The Tech Guru, David Marks, went 9-2. Not bad, he was close, but we all know this ain’t horseshoes! We got two this week who think they can outpick the Guru. Austin Holt, an Alfa Man. Really? That has to be a joke. An insurance man thinks he can outpick me? What is this world coming to? Then we got Nick Smith coming back for a second shot! Some people just don’t learn the first time around! Live and Learn, Nick! Okay, let’s talk about week 8!
The Panthers of Collinsville shredded the Warriors of Whitesburg Christian 55-14. Sand Rock did not need the 14-point home-field advantage as they took the sting out of the Hornets of Ider 34-0. The Rams of Sylvania had to come from behind to defeat the Eagles of Hokes Bluff 28-21. The Bison of NSM trampled the Lions of Section 51-27. The Bulldogs of Geraldine took down the Bulldogs of Piedmont in the Battle of the Bulldogs 42-27. The Tigers of Valley Head waxed the Panthers of Woodville 30-8. The Big Red Machine shows why they are still the team to beat, as they plucked the Eagles of Pisgah 56-42. The Warriors of Westbrook Christian ended the playoff hopes for the Bears of Plainview 42-35. The Wildcats of Fort Payne slid past the Bucks of Buckhorn 23-14. The Chiefs of North Jackson extended their winning streak to 3 with the win over the Tigers of Madison County 38-20. The Wildcats of Scottsboro ran past the Eagles of Douglas 49-28. Whew, Great week of football! Now, week 9!
The Bison of NSM travel to the Panthers of Collinsville, with the winner claiming 3rd place in the Region while the loser gets the 4th spot. This game should be a good matchup. I look for Collinsville to take down NSM 31-21. Fyffe travels up Highway 75 to face the Ider Hornets. This is the last game of the season for the Hornets! Can they go out with a win? I don’t think so; Fyffe wins 47-0! Sylvania travels to Westbrook Christian with the Region already locked up. Will the Rams be looking past this game thinking about Fyffe next week? Yes, Westbrook Christian wins 21-17. Geraldine heads to Glencoe for a regional game. Geraldine has 2nd place clinched. Geraldine wins 49-21. Gaylesville travels to Valley Head. The Tigers will roll with a 41-10 win!
Pisgah heads to Section after the loss to Fyffe. Will they be down and out? Nope, Pisgah beats Section 49-0. Ohatchee comes to Plainview. This game is big for Ohatchee. Who wins? The Indians scalp the Bears 31-24. Athens makes a trip to Fort Payne. This matchup is a non-region game, but both teams want to win. Athens slips past Fort Payne 38-34. Woodville goes to Coosa Christian. Will Coosa Christian try to run up the score? Probably, Coosa Christian 51 Woodville 18. North Jackson travels to DAR with a playoff spot on the line. Can they make it 4 in a row and clinch a spot? Go Chiefs, North Jackson wins 46-14.
Well, that’s it for Week 9! It’s hard to believe that next week wraps up the regular season. Enjoy it while it lasts! Make sure to save me a spot by the fence! See you next week!