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Ohatchee, New Hope combine for record 147 points in regulation win for Ohatchee
Records were broken on Friday night. Ohatchee beat New Hope in a 76-71 win on Friday night in Ohatchee, with the two teams combining for 147 total points. The win marks the most points scored between two teams without any overtime periods in AHSAA history, according to AHSAA’s online record book; the previous record was from a 2016 game that saw Childersburg beat Coosa Christian 82-64 for 146 total points.
Third Ranked Guntersville Claws Past Southside-Gadsden
SOUTHSIDE, AL – The Guntersville Wildcats, ranked third in Class 5A, traveled to Barney Hood Stadium and came away with an impressive 35-13 victory over Southside-Gadsden Friday night. Quarterback Street Smith shined in the season opener completing 16-of-18 passes, amassing 215 yards and a touchdown. His leading receiver, Dadrien...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs pulls away to top Hanceville 48-30
HANCEVILLE. Ala. – Cold Springs and Hanceville met at Ray Talley Stadium Friday night to kick off the 2024 season and after a tight first half, the Eagles put 34 points on the board in the second half to pull away with a 48-30 win over the Bulldogs. Cold Springs racked up over 400 yards on the ground, led by Matt Williams who rushed for 201 yards and three touchdowns on 24 carries.
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Appalachian 28-18
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Broncos kicked off their season at home against Appalachian Friday night and it was a nailbiter between them and the Eagles. Holly Pond trailed by three in the final minutes of the fourth, but Appalachian was able to score with just under three minutes on the clock to pull away with a 28-18 win. After a scoreless first quarter, Appalachian fumbled on the first play of the second and Holly Pond took advantage of the turnover. Broncos Quarterback Sawyer Olinger connected with Brody Howard through the air for a 25-yard touchdown to put Holly Pond in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont kicks off season with 16-14 win over Falkville
VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles kicked off their season at home against Falkville Friday night and thanks in large part to a great effort from the offensive line and their defense, the Eagles are off to a 1-0 start. Vinemont forced a punt on its opening defensive possession...
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