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The Adams family from Jacksonville, Florida are among the 200 residents of Florida setting up camp at Wind Creek this weekend to ride out Hurricane Irma.
While Tallapoosa County is not projected to see much of a major weather impact from Hurricane Irma, the storm has brought a number of evacuees into the area, many of whom have been renting hotel rooms and reserving campground sites at Wind Creek State Park. “We didn’t have a lot of people calling and inquiring until about
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The week-long search for a man missing in the waters of Lake Martin was an effort which underscored the cooperation of multiple agencies and groups, all working non-stop to help a family gain closure. Alexander City Police Chief Jay Turner said the ordeal also served as a eye-opener for department leadership, illustrating just how illequipped the department is to handle major operations on the water. “We have been very fortunate over the years in that drownings and incidents that we had were in areas that we could access or where we were able to get help,” Turner said. “We have groups like the Alexander City / Tallapoosa County Rescue Squad and the ALEA Marine Patrol Unit. But in situations like the one we just went through, it was obvious we didn’t have what we needed at all.” The department has no boat and no gear for water rescue. Some officers used their own boats, while businesses like Depot Gun and Pawn, Boat Doc and Russell Marine loaned the department boats and craft to get water access. Turner said that the See MARINE • Page 9
DeSoto, Oak Mountain and Wheeler are almost completely filled up. They have been calling us to see what we have, and they’ve been recommending Wind Creek to those who may be on the way,” Adams said. Early Friday afternoon, several RVs and vehicles bearing Florida license plates had already set up at campsites across the park, with
Wednesday. Since then, they have been increasing,” said Wind Creek Superintendent Bruce Adams. According to a reservation summary from Wind Creek, in addition to 174 reservations made for the weekend by Alabamians, 62 reservations totaling 200 guests were scheduled to arrive from Florida, with another 17, comprising 52 people, were on the way from Georgia. “Some of the parks in the northern part of the state, places like
An employee of a local pharmacy is facing drug trafficking charges after she allegedly made off with a large number of prescription painkillers from her place of employment. Vicki L. Ballard, 53, of Kellyton was arrested Thursday and charged with two counts of drug trafficking. Ballard was employed as a pharmacy technician at the Rite-Aid store at See PHARMACIST • Page 3
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Knives have been around for centuries from the ancient swords of the samurai to the Bowie knives of the American frontier. First they were carried for survival, hunting and helping construct shelter. Today, knives are used more for sport and collecting and Alexander City’s Charlie Edmondson is building a world class reputation in the world of knife making. Unlike many of the branded knives on the market, some of which have centuries of manufacturing under their belt, Edmondson is See KNIVES • Page 10
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Edmondson has been making knives since 2008. It started as a hobby, but he has learned to make high performance knives.
A Tallapoosa Grand Jury has returned indictments on a man suspected of cutting a woman’s throat and taking their child during a December Woods domestic altercation in Alexander City. Vasco Orlando Woods Jr., 23, was indicted on charges of attempted See INDICTMENT • Page 3
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One might have mistaken the food lab at Benjamin Russell High School for multiple sets from television’s CSI. Multiple crime scenes with names like “Yellow Belly Murder,” “Red Alert,” “Shellfish Surprise,” Picnic Panic” and “Dead Body Blue” were set up by BRHS Family and Consumer Sciences teacher Daphne Davis and her student interns as an activity to help teach foodborne illnesses. “It is one of the hardest chapters to teach,” Davis said. “Staphylococcus – big words, they just start shutting down.” The crime scene activity is something Davis has seen before at a conference and decided to use it to help reinforce the textbook material. See BRHS • Page 3
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DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend and I go away once a year and leave our two toddlers with family. This year, their aunt couldn’t watch them, so we asked his cousin “Renee,” who we have always liked, to watch them. She agreed, and we paid her $150 for the weekend. We also bought food she liked and stocked the cupboards with foods the kids eat. We knew Renee was having difficulty because her husband just lost his job, and they are about to be homeless (not because of his job loss). We explained the kids’ routine and left. When we got back, she yelled at us for taking longer than expected to get home (due to circumstances out of our control) and stormed out. We realized after she left that almost all the food we had bought for her and our kids was unopened. The packs of diapers were also unopened, and a lot of their clothes were
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ed for two counts of failure to appear, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. • Felicia Danette Hutchins, 44, of Alexander City was arrested for criminal mischief. • James Roy Howard, 48, of Alexander City was arrested for theft and domestic violence. • Matthew William Davis, 28, of Alexander City was arrested for aggravated assault. • A dog bite was reported on Highway 280. • Theft was reported on Lake Drive. • Identity theft was reported on Meadows Street. • Criminal mischief and a domestic incident was reported in Alexander City. • Possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia was reported on Highway 280. • Theft and domestic violence was reported on Highway 280.
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• Vasco Woods of Camden was arrested on grand jury indictments for theft first, attempted murder and kidnapping • Jawaun Russell of Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for domestic violence third. • Kathy Shutts of Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for probation violation and was placed in the county jail. • Christopher Davis of Dadeville was arrested on a warrant for failure to
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• Kaitlin Parham of Alexander City was arrested on a warrant for probation violation possession of a controlled substance. • Robin Braswell of Wetumpka was arrested on a warrant for failure to appear child support. • Rhonda Price of Daviston was arrested on a warrant for probation revocation.
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• A resident of Turkey Trot in Dadeville filed a report for property damage. • Courtney Gover of Toomer Court in Opelika was arrested on two grand jury indictments for shooting into an occupied building.
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• A report was filed for Domestic Violence that occurred on Main Street. • A Tallassee man, age 20, was arrested on a warrant for Theft of Property.
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• A two-vehicle motor collision occurred on Highway 49 at Aster Street resulting in minor property damage and no injuries.
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arrested for Driving Under the Influence. • A report was filed for Harassment that occurred on Freeman Drive. • An Opelika man, age 27, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana on East South Street. • An Opelika man, age 28, was arrested for Possession of Marijuana on East South Street.
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• A two-motor vehicle collision occurred on North Loop Road resulting in minor property damage and no injuries. • A report was file for Property Damage that occurred on Herren Street. • A report was filed for Harassing Communications that occurred on West Lafayette Street. • A two-motor vehicle collision occurred on East South Street at South Spring Street resulting in minor property damage and minor injuries. • A Camp Hill man, age 30, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Tampering with Physical Evidence on Highway 280. • A Dadeville woman, age 48, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on Highway 280. • A Dadeville man, age 19, was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on Highway 280.
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• A report was filed for Theft of Property that occurred on West Columbus Street. • A one-motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 280 at East South Street resulting in major property damage and minor injuries.
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Davis had help with the project from former and current students. “All of you have worked on the setup and project,” Davis told her interns who were serving as victims. “They (the students) have all been assigned a crime scene. They will have 10 minutes to figure out the who, where and how caused their person to die.” The interns are fourth year students with Davis. “Each crime scene has a student that has died of a different foodborne illness,” BRHS senior Madison Hines said. “The other students have to come in here and find the clues to figure out which foodborne illness they died of.” Davis’ students would serve as the investigators observing the crime scene and making notes and she explained how it would work. “You have two different resources along with your ServSafe information,” Davis told the students. “You have the fact sheet with the top 10 foodborne illnesses. It is a refresher from your ServSafe. You have a fact sheet that tells you some of the safety and sanitation violations.” Following classroom instructions students entered the food lab to find friends laid out as victims. The students quickly started taking notes of observations. “Band-aid in the kitchen,” one student noted. “Trash on the floor,” another said. “There is a bug on the counter,” one said. “Meat sitting out, metal in the microwave.” Davis helped the students as they made their observations. “There are at least 10 different violations in your kitchens,” she said told the students. Davis was surprised at some of the students. “There were some I didn’t think were listening and they obviously were,” Davis said. “Others I thought were, were not.” After collecting their notes, the students returned to the classroom. “You will have to decipher the information,” Davis told the students. “You will have to look at what you found. Use the fact sheets and your background information to decide what your person died of.” There was no more mention of big words.
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Top left: Family and Consumer Science teacher Daphne Davis goes over the plans for CSI project where here students investigated to see what foodborne illness killed their victim. Top right: Benjamin Russell senior Haden Bishop plays the part of a victim in the Shellfish Surprise where she contracted Hepatitis A. Students had to find clues to determine how and why Bishop died. Middle: Janiyah Cunningham and Maddie Burke walk into the kitchens to find Haden Bishop dead from an unknown foodborne illness. Left: Davis set up six crime scenes in the family and consumer science kitchens Thursday with the help of her fourth year interns.
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murder, first-degree theft and seconddegree kidnapping. The charges were presented Thursday and he was booked in to the Tallapoosa County Jail. It is alleged that on Dec. 19, 2016 Woods became violent during an altercation with a woman and used a knife to injure her, take cash, the victim’s car and leave the home with their child. “It was a domestic altercation between a boyfriend and girlfriend,”
Alexander City Police Department Detective Deputy Chief James Easterwood said at the time of Woods’ initial arrest. “The argument became physical and the information we have is that the woman was cut on the neck after the suspect produced a knife and used it on her.” According to Easterwood, Woods then allegedly took the victim’s Honda Accord and a minor child that was in the home and fled before police arrived at the scene.
An all-points bulletin was issued with a description of Woods, the child and the vehicle that he was believed to be driving. According to court records, the permanent address listed for Woods is in Camden, which is in Wilcox County, where he was picked up by authorities. The child was found with Woods’ relatives unharmed. The victim has recovered physically from her injuries. Woods is no stranger to law
enforcement. A search of Alabama Court records shows more than 20 arrests for crimes including theft, domestic violence, escape and reckless endangerment. Records show that a protective order was put in place by the court in February and that a preliminary hearing is set for Sept. 18 at 1:30 p.m.. Woods is represented by attorney Susan James, records show. Bond was set at $75,000 which was posted and Woods was released Friday.
Pharmacist 4441 U.S. Highway 280 and is believed to have taken large quantities of pills from the store that were not prescribed to her, according to Sgt. Fred White of the Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Force. The charges listed on the arrest report are possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of prescription drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia. “It was discovered by the store through its internal control system,” White said. “They made us aware and asked for our assistance. We executed a search warrant and were able to locate oxycodone and hydrocodone, Lortab type drugs, in the search. The quantities involved qualify the crime as trafficking. “The store has very strict safeguards and takes this very seriously. They got us involved quickly and are pursuing every charge possible.” Officials say it appears
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that the theft had gone on over time, but on two recent occasions, the quantity rose to a level the trafficking level.
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hree separate elderly Alexander City women say that they received calls saying they had won a sweepstakes and all they had to do was send them some personal information and several hundred dollars and millions of dollars and a car would be coming their way. We are hearing of scams promising jobs in the wake of Hurricane Harvey where identities have been stolen as people apply for jobs. Two Alexander City residents recently reported getting emails saying that unless they verified their name, address, social security number and bank account information, that the IRS would have no choice to swear out a warrant for their arrest. They all sound official and in some cases they even back up their phishing expedition with slick looking mailers and follow up calls from numbers that come complete with realistic-looking caller ID tags. But in reality they are all scams designed to separate you from your hard-earned money. State and local authorities say there are some simple things to remember to avoid falling victim to these predators. Some other simple rules are: •Never pay for anything you supposedly won. •Never fall prey to offers that try to pressure you to act quickly and fail to give you adequate documentation. • Watch out for callers or offers that emphasize the need for secrecy. • Beware of any requirement of money up front. • Verify all offers or demands by insisting on information in writing and check all numbers by any means possible. • Always question any offer or call that has the requirement of hard to track payment methods, like cashier’s checks or wired money. • Never supply your personal or bank account information to people you don’t know, especially over the phone. Be smart and protect yourself from scammers. There is no end to the ways that they come up with to make you a victim.
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he Outlook has featured stories this week where new technology is being introduced into areas that have traditionally been manual or paper rather and ink than digital. Sen. Tom Whatley and Rep. Mark Tuggle visited with us about autonomous vehicles, cars that actually drive themselves. They talked about the fear of the unknown and how the rise of this technology could actually damage the state’s economy as traffic tickets that help fund government would be a thing of the past. Think about it, if cars were so smart they wouldn’t crash, why would we need insurance? Tuggle called it “real George Jetson stuff.” He’s right. It is a bit unnerving to think of being in a car where no human has control, unless you are riding with me where some people say they would rather ride with a robot at the wheel. A story from the Tallapoosa County Board of Education heralded the inclusion of money in the upcoming budget so students could be issued laptop computers so that textbooks could give way to digital editions. Comments on our social media outlets were critical of the move fearing that students would goof off rather than learn. They also feared that teachers would leave instruction to the computers rather than being hands-on with the kids. I must admit that I’m not the most tech-savvy guy in the world, but I look at my own job at how technology has changed our business. When I started we typed on Smith-Carona typewriters and a typist entered those words into a machine called a linotype, where the copy came out on
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paper and had to be waxed and carefully laid out on the pages. (No lead type was before my time.) Pictures required developing film and printing pictures and color photos were not possible in the small newspapers where I started. Now we take digital photographs and I can write my story anywhere, even from my phone, email it back and it can be digitally designed and shipped through cyberspace to the press. The first time it hits paper is when it is printed and ready to be delivered. I can even do stories live on the Internet. That’s almost like having a press that runs 24-7. I guess my point is we shouldn’t fear technology. It may be difficult to get the hang of, but once you do it a few times it becomes second nature. Just think about purchasing things today. Would we ever have imagined a day where we don’t need actual money? Last weekend I was covering a football game at Reeltown and the smoke coming from the grills at the concession stand was almost intoxicating. You could almost taste the burgers and hot dogs sizzling on the grill and by halftime, my mouth was watering. So with a break in the action I started to make my way up the stairs and it hit me. I had no cash, just a wallet full of plastic. I usually try to hide a bill or two away in a hiding place in my wallet, but it’s not unusual for me to have no more cash on me than what’s in the ashtray
in my truck at times. So luckily for my cholesterol level, I had to pass on the burgers Friday night. I must admit I was tempted to go to the truck and raid the ashtray when they announced that everything left was half price in the fourth quarter. Almost nobody carries cash anymore, a new study shows, and those who do, don’t carry much. Roughly eight in 10 people carry less than $50 cash in their wallets on a regular basis, according to a recent report from Bankrate. com. Close to 50 percent of Americans carry $20 or less each day, including nine percent who don’t carry any cash at all. And only 7 percent carry more than $100 each day. The findings aren’t too surprising at a time when most consumers are able to swipe their debit cards to buy a pack of gum and use smartphones to beam payment to the cash register to buy an afternoon cup of joe. I do miss getting a paycheck and having that feeling of wealth when I cash it at the bank, but come to think of it, it never lasted long after the bills were paid. Us older folks can wax poetic about the good ol’ days. But think about how good we have it now. Sure there are some big issues we face today, but haven’t we always had issues? All I know is that we are living in an amazing time in history where technology makes things available that we never thought possible. I love it. If I could just get this VCR to stop flashing 12:00 I’d love it even more. Sneed is the editor of the Tallapoosa Publishers newspapers.
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Make EPA, others pay for endangering lives Dear Editor, Profit before people. Concerning the people in Texas, the EPA and the other agencies involved in the cleanup should use every tool at their disposal to take on these corporations putting dangerous chemicals in buildings in neighborhoods near hospitals, nursing homes and schools. Many people were killed when that explosion went off. Hurricane Harvey done enough and that was a work of God, but the ugliness that is going on in the state of Texas is something else. To all the citizens out there, you should rally behind the EPA and make the corporations tell
what kind of chemical they were using. There is another plant that is being watched. It is on the verge of exploding. They have told people to leave. The first one took out a whole city and this is a mile long. People, Texas has no policies or regulations or codes or zoning. The Republicans gave them what they wanted out there. They didn’t care about you or your children’s health. All they wanted was money and the corporations paid them well because you don’t know what is living next door to you and your children that can harm them or kill you. This is a state that wouldn’t
help Katrina in New Orleans but people rally for change you deserve to live in a clean environment and drink clean water. Right now you don’t know what chemical you are working with. Work with these agencies to get to the bottom because they have broken all kinds of laws. There are criminal charges to be had here so be concerned, be very afraid. You have a lot on your plate but don’t let the people off. They owe you, make them pay for endangering your children’s lives for money. Arlean Wyckoff Alexander City
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The Alexander City Outlook newspaper is a good source of information for me. The issue which provided information about senatorial candidates just before the election was very helpful. Pictures about local events are
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been as late as 5 p.m. I have missed notices about the day’s events and sometimes an obituary that day. Is there a way to restore morning delivery? Bill Middlebrooks Alexander City
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PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Comer Methodist Men’s Club is hosting a pancake breakfast Sept. 9 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Eat in or carry out for $6 a plate. FLEA MARKET: The Town of Camp Hill is offering a free flea market day to all vendors that would like to come and sell at the new flea market in Camp Hill at the old airport. There will be no charge to vendors for a spot for the month of September. Vendors please call James Woody at 256-749-8270 to register for a spot and information. Free parking to all consumers and vendors. The market will be open on the second Saturday of each month from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. YOUTH EXPLOSION: Hatchett Springs Baptist Church in Goodwater is hosting a Youth Explosion Saturday, Sept. 9 at 3 p.m. with D Hal, Greater New Hope Youth Choir, Daughters of Destiny and more. COMMUNITY FLEA MARKET: The will be a community flea market at Cooper Community Center in
Alexander City from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 hosted by the center and Sistas for a Cause. Vendors are needed and tables are available indoors and outside for $20. To book a table or for more information contact Valarie Oliver at 256-496-4684, Herbert Harrell or Erica Brooks at 256-329-6799.
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Chris Holley, Catrina Anne Clement, Robert Norwood, Teressa Carpenter, Isiah Cox and Brian Woods are celebrating birthdays today.
Today’s Anniversaries
Scott and Denise Wright celebrate their anniversaries today.
Sunday’s Events
CHURCH HOMECOMING: New Style Baptist Church is celebrating its 121st Homecoming Service Sunday, Sept. 10 at 2:30 p.m. The church is located at 294 Coosa County Road 20 in Equality. There will be fellowship and dinner after the service. Guest minister will be Pastor Cameron Thomas of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Cropwell. Pastor Richard Ellis Taylor is minister. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Bethel
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CHEESE BALLS: The UMW of First United Methodist Church are taking orders for their annual cheese ball fundraiser through Sept. 30. Orders can be placed through the church office. Four varieties are being offered from $10 to $12 each. Pick up will be Nov. 7 from 11 .m. to 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Fellowship Hall.
Monday, September 11
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dolores Hydock will present “The RedHeaded Woman meets Mr. Death and Southern Comfort in a Cast-iron skillet” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Sept. 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City. Membership is $20 per person or $30 per couple per semester. Registration for the fall quarter begins at 1 p.m. Sept. 11. BIBLE STUDY: Miracle Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a weekly Bible study “Battlefield on the Mind, Winning the Battle in your Mind” every Monday starting with Sept. 11 going through November at noon with Rev. E.L. Hunter Transportation will be provided. For more information contact Lady Linda Hunter at 256-794-9797 or Min. Maryann Jones at 256-794-2114.
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EMPOWERMENT SERVICES: New Style Baptist Church will be hosting Christian education empowerment services Sept. 11-13 at 7 p.m. nightly. Guest speaker will be Pastor Carlos Wilson of Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. Additional guests include Malcom Cooper and the Soulful Voices of Birmingham and Nicholas Jemison. CHURCH REVIVAL: Bethel Baptist Church in Jacksons Gap is hosting revival services Sept. 11 through Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. John Dye Jr. The church is located on Young’s Ferry Road.
September 11-15
CHURCH REVIVAL: House of Prayer A.C.O.P. is hosting revival services Sept. 11 through Sept. 15 at 7 p.m. nightly with Overseer Emma Hoyle. The church is located at 634 North Central Avenue.
Tuesday, September 12
COMMUNITY BAND: The CACC Community Band Inaugural Rehearsal will be Tuesday, Sept. 12 from 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the Fine Arts Darrell Brooks, Owner Auditorium. For more information contact Conductor Ivory Brock at 256-215Cutting •Edging 4326 or email at ibrock@cacc.edu. Weed Eating •Mulch You can also sign up at the CACC Weed Control website under fine arts.
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WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY: Haven United Methodist Church at 354 Christian Street in Alexander City is hosting a women’s Bible study “Battlefield of the Mind” by Joyce Meyer Thursdays Sept. 14, 21, 28 from noon to 1 p.m. Bring your lunch.
For more information contact Joanne Finley at 334-332-5970 or Pastor Nolan at 256-682-3810.
Saturday, September 16
BLOOD DRIVE: Kingz United is hosting a blood drive Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 332 East South Street in Dadeville. PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Bibb Graves School in Millerville will have a pancake breakfast Saturday, Sept. 16, serving from 7 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Eatin or carry out. Plate includes all you can eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Cost is $6. All profit is used for renovation of the old High School section of the Community Center. Trade Day will be from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hot dogs, chips, candy bars, and soft drinks will be available at lunch time. LADIES CONFERENCE: Lebanon Baptist Church is hosting a ladies conference Saturday, Sept. 16 at 9 a.m. The speaker will be Shelia Wright with special music by the Lebanon Baptist Praise team. There will be door prizes and lunch will be provided. Contact JoAnn Washbrun at 334-399-0568 with questions. The church is located seven miles down Dudleyville Road in Dadeville.
September 17-20
CHURCH REVIVAL: Old Providence Baptist Church in Hackneyville is hosting revival services Sept. 17-20. The Sunday service will be at 6 p.m. with Monday through Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Tim Harris from Comer Memorial Baptist Church. Rev. Don Polston is the pastor.
Sunday, September 17 SACRED HARP SINGING: Smyrna Primitive Baptist Church is hosting its annual Sacred Harp Singing Sunday, Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. The church is located at 2582 Coosa County Road 83 just east of Goodwater. Bring a covered dish for lunch and there will be more singing in the afternoon. For more information call Jack Nelson at 256-839-5344 or William Futral at 256-839-6670. PASTORAL ANNIVERSARY: New Elam #1 Baptist Church on County Road in Alexander City is honoring the 12th Anniversary of Rev. and Sister Michael McCain Sr. Sunday, Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Brian Thomas.
Monday, September 18
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Paul Harris will present “The Berlin Airlift and Operation Kinderlift” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Sept. 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.
Thursday, September 21 DEMOCRATIC PARTY MEETING: The Tallapoosa County Democratic Party will host a meeting Sept. 21 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to learn more about the Dec. 12 special election to fill the Senate seat formerly held by
Jeff Sessions. The meeting will be held at the Charles Porch Center. For more information call Carol Gowan at 256-794-7432.
Friday, September 22
CLASS REUNION: There will be a class reunion for the Dadeville High School Classes of 1958, 1978 and 1998 Sept. 22 with a pre-game homecoming reception at the Dadeville High School Media Center. Former students and spouses will receive tickets to the football game and will be recognized at the pregame activities. Class pictures will be made for $10.
September 22-23
MUSIC WORKSHOP: The Power of Praise and Worship musical workshop with Eugene C. Brown of Baltimore Maryland will be Sept. 22 starting at 6 p.m. and Sept. 23 starting at 9:30 a.m. at Hatchett Springs Baptist Church in Goodwater. Registration is Sept. 22 from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is $20 a person.
Saturday, September 23
STARGAZING: The Auburn Astronomical Society will set up telescopes to look at the night sky Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. on Hospice Point near the silo at Wind Creek State Park. WOMEN’S CONFERENCE: Sistas for a Cause are hosting their third annual women’s conference, “Broken but Still Blessed,” Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at Miracle Missionary Baptist Church on I Street in Alexander City.
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Sunday, September 24 CHURCH ANNIVERSARY: Wayside Baptist will celebrate 70 years of ministry on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 10:30 a.m. Special music will be provided by Eric and Whitney Miller and also the gospel trio Justified. The speaker will be Gerry Tapley. Everyone is invited to join with us for the service and a covered dish lunch afterward.
Monday, September 25
HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Terry Robbins will present Merle Haggard, The People’s Poet” to Horizons Unlimited Monday, Sept. 25 from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education Building at 375 Lee Street Alexander City.
Friday, September 29 GARDENING EXTRAVAGANZA: The Tallapoosa County Extension Service is hosting its Fall Gardening Extravaganza Friday, Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Betty Carol Graham Technology Center at Central Alabama Community College. Speaking will be Chris VanCleave, Sara L. Van Beck, Felder Rushing and Carol Reese. Cost is $25 and you can register by call the extension service at 256-8251050.
Sunday, October 1
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Pleasant Grove Church of Christ 1819 Bay Pine Rd, Jackson’s Gap
Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist 835 Valley Rd., Camp Hill 334-257-4442
Mt. Carmel Baptist 3610 Dudleyville Rd., Dadeville
Southview Church of Christ 2325 Dadeville Rd., Alex City 256-329-0212
Ridge Grove Missionary Baptist Alexander City, 256-234-6972
Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 63 South, Alex City 256-234-7748
Rocky Mt. Baptist New Site community
New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community
INDEPENDENT BAPTIST Liberty Baptist 1365 Hillabee St., Alex City 256-329-8830 New Life Baptist County Road 14, Alex City, 256-329-2635 Victory Baptist 280 By-Pass, Alex City
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-5218
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City
New Life Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-6190 / 256-329-2635
Marshall Street Church of God 428 Marshall Street, Alex City 256-234-3180
New Pine Grove Baptist Off Hwy. 22, Perryville
New Faith Tabernacle A.C.O.P. Church of God “J” Street
Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
West End Baptist Off 280 West, 256-234-2130
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New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
BAPTIST – MISSIONARY Bethlehem Baptist New Site
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
Cross Key Baptist Hackneyville, 256-329-9716
Bethel Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-5070
New Salem Road New Site Rd., New Site, 256-234-2932
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865
Beulah Baptist Smith Mt. Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-825-9882
Old Providence Baptist Off Hwy. 63 N., near Hackneyville
The Church of God 13th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1696
Old Union Baptist 1106 Davis Circle 256-596-1873
Washington Street A.C.O.P. Church of God Washington Street
Orr Street Baptist 1000 “O” Street (Hwy. 63N) Alex City, 256-234-3171
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY Church of God of Prophecy 303 Poplar Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6941
Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City Flint Hill Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Calvary Heights Baptist Elkahatchee, Rd., Alex City 256-234-7224
Friendship Baptist Our Town Community, 256-329-5243
Camp Hill Baptist Downtown Camp Hill, 256-896-2811
Hollins Springs Baptist Hwy. 280, Goodwater
Comer Memorial 941 E. Church St., Alex City 256-234-2236
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Church 21 East Church St. 256-825-6814
Daviston Baptist Daviston, 395-4327 Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater
Fellowship Baptist Buttston Community Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church on Claybrook Drive, Alex City 256-839-5339 First Baptist Court Square, Alex City 256-234-6351
Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787
First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232
Mt. Calvary Baptist 329 King St., Alex City, 256-234-5631 Mt. Olive Baptist Hwy. 280 & Jct. 49, Goodwater Mt. Sinai Baptist Fish Pond Rd., Coosa County 256-329-2337 Mt. Zion Baptist Hwy. 22, New Site Mt. Zion East StillWaters Dr., 256-825-4991
Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798 Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512
Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748 New Elam Baptist Hwy. 9, Burtonville, 256-234-2037 New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726 Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
Kendrick Baptist Church Nixburg Lake Martin Baptist Hwy 34, Dadeville 256-825-7434 Lake Pointe Baptist 8352 Hwy. 50W, Dadeville Lebanon Baptist Mt. Carmel Rd., Dadeville, 256-234-7541
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road)
Pine Grove Baptist Camp Hill Ray Baptist Rockford Hwy., Alex City, 256-234-7609 River Road Baptist 148 Dean Rd., Alex City, 256-234-6971 Rocky Creek Baptist Samford Rd., Cowpens Community Rocky Mount Baptist Hwy. 22 E., Alex City, 256-329-2327 Rock Springs Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-839-6263 Russell Farm Baptist Hwy. 63 beyond Our Town
Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055
Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408
Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends
Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Liberty Life Christian Center 321 “S” Street, Alex City
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend
The Family Worship Center 365 Scott Road, Alex City
CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631
METHODIST – UNITED Alexander City Methodist 11th Ave. N., Alex City 256-329-1284
CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494
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Holiday weekend relatively safe on roads and water across state STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Despite several college football games and the last long weekend of the summer, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency reported a relatively safe weekend across the state. Alabama State Troopers say they investigated three traffic fatalities and one drowning over the Labor Day weekend. Troopers in Marine Patrol investigated one drowning on Logan Martin Lake, but on
Lake Martin it was relatively quiet. The ALEA Marine Unit on Lake Martin reported issuing six citations, one arrest for boating under the influence, gave out 16 warnings, worked on boat crash and logged one incident where they assisted a boater. One boat fire was reported, but no one was injured in that incident. On the state’s highways, Troopers investigated fatal traffic crashes in Blount, Wilcox and Chilton counties,
Evacuees satellite dishes, frame tents and camping chairs making their temporary home a more comfortable spot. “We came here from Jacksonville,” said Jim Adams, who brought his wife, stepson and two dogs to Wind Creek in their camper. “We have a hunting lease in Perry, Georgia and were going to go there initially, but when the path was projected to go that way, we decided to turn west. My wife started looking for places far enough out of the path and found this place and saw it had good reviews, so we decided to come here.” Living on the shoreline in Jacksonville, the Adams’ residence sits in a mandatory evacuation zone. When the evacuation order came down, the family packed up and took off Thursday morning. “Evacuations are done in zones. You have to know your zone,” Adams’ wife Kim said. “It starts as a voluntary evacuation before it becomes a mandatory evacuation.” Despite having to uproot and make Wind Creek their temporary home, the three were enjoying their surroundings and having a
relatively good time fishing and taking in the natural beauty. “We’re glad we found it. We’ll definitely come back some time,” Jim Adams said. Having crossed the Caribbean as a Category 5 hurricane, Irma could arguably be the most powerful hurricane to hit Florida since Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Currently, the National Weather Service track shows the hurricane marching up the peninsula of Florida before moving into Georgia, western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, according to meteorologist Gerald Satterwhite at the service’s Birmingham office. The latest forecast for the Lake Martin area is effects from Irma would be felt predominantly Monday afternoon into early Tuesday morning. “The wind may pick up as early as sunrise on Monday, and will increase to 35 to 45 miles per hour late Monday afternoon, before gradually subsiding early Tuesday morning,” Satterwhite said. “We also estimate rain bands in the area may drop two to three inches of rain at that time.”
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He added that the National Weather Service was not expecting widespread flash flooding across central Alabama, but there could be some issues in lowlying areas. In addition, showers and cloud cover could be expected through Wednesday. Thankfully, Satterwhite said there was not a major tornado threat for the area, as central Alabama will be on the western side of the storm. Should the situation in central Alabama deteriorate, Tallapoosa County EMA Director Jason Moran advised being prepared. “People need to have their emergency plan in place, similar to a tornado plan,” he said. “Be sure you have plenty of water and nonperishable food items and ways to get information.” In addition, Moran said shelters were being set up by groups like the Red Cross in case, the closest one to Tallapoosa County located at Alabama State University in Montgomery. “For those who want information about things like the nearest shelter, they can call 211, an information service through the United Way,” he added.
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Marine department has 172 miles of shoreline in its jurisdiction which is filled with homes, cabins and often occupied by visitors and all sorts of vehicles and water craft. “We have an area that runs from up on Campground Road and Andrew Jackson on the river, all the way down to basically Young’s Island,” Turner said. “ALEA’s Marine Unit does an incredible job considering the manpower they have, but the are mainly concerned with water safety. We think for the protection of residents, property and emergency response, we need to be able to get to some of these areas by water.” Since the search was completed, Turner, Deputy Chief James Easterwood and others involved have been making notes on the week’s activities and assessing what worked and what didn’t. They also have listed what they learned from groups all across the state that pitched in to help. They took stock of the equipment that those groups had, what they found which was effective and items that they believe would be useful here. “We have basically been evaluating, studying and putting some things down on paper, just looking for what our needs are and what it would take to do the job we think we need to do,” Turner said. “I met with Mayor
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(Jim) Nabors and he agreed that there is a need and asked up to come up with some ideas, costs and see what it would take. We’re starting to get a picture of what it would entail.” Obviously funding and staffing are primary concerns. Turner and Easterwood have been exploring the newly reinstated Federal 1033 Military Surplus Program to see what’s available. They also believe that the task can be manned using existing personnel. He said he knows some will say that they’ve gotten by without so far, why is it needed now? “We have homes all in that area that back up to the water and every year in the off season, we deal with countless burglaries,” Turner said. “We always hear that residents believe they are being accessed by boat. We had a resident back in 2012 that had $10,000 worth of lumber stolen and there was no other way that they could have gotten there other than by water. It would stand to reason that if we had boats out there in highly visible areas, that people may think twice. “I can see benefits in terms of property protection, crime prevention, pubic safety and emergency response. So we will keep digging and see if its feasible to make it happen.”
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BRHS student Tenold receives National honor STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) today announced student Gavin A. Tenold from Alexander City has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. The Society recognizes top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes. “On behalf of NSHSS, I am honored to recognize the hard work, sacrifice and commitment that Gavin has demonstrated to achieve this exceptional level of academic excellence,’’ said Nobel. “Gavin is now a member of a unique community of scholars – a community that represents our very best hope for the future.11 “We are proud to provide lifetime membership to young scholars to support their growth and development,” stated NSHSS President James W. Lewis. “We aim to help students like Gavin build on their academic success by connecting them
with unique learning experiences and resources to help prepare them for college and meaningful careers.” NSHSS members automatically become lifetime members at the time of their initial membership. At each step along the way - from high school to college to career - NSHSS connects outstanding young scholars with the resources they need to develop their strengths and pursue their passions. Formed in 2002 by James W. Lewis and Claes Nobel, senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prizes, The National Society of High School Scholars recognizes academic excellence at the high school level and helps to advance the goals and aspirations of high-achieving millennials through unique learning experiences, scholarships, internships, international study and peer networks. Currently there are more than 1,000,000 Society members in 160 countries. To help us further efforts that provide students with continued opportunity, please acknowledge Submitted / The Outlook NSHSS in any press release mentions BRHS student Gavin A. Tenold from Alexander City has been selected to become a member of by providing a resource link to www. nshss.org. For more information about the National Society of High School Scholars The Society recognizes top scholars who have NSHSS visit www.nshss.org. demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment.
Knives a relative newcomer to the game sort to speak. He got in trying to find high quality workmanship and trying to find something to do with his spare time. “It was a pure hobby,” Edmondson said. “I started doing this in 2008. I wanted to learn how to make high performance knives. In today’s society, you can’t consider much of what you see as high performance. You see high volume. You don’t see very high quality, and it’s because every single piece has to be hand finished.” Edmondson said time is the reason. “That is not something that a lot of people want to do because it takes a long time to do,” Edmondson said. “I guess I just happen to not have as much to do. I was lucky enough that at one point in my life I had nothing better to do.” Originally Edmondson made knives in the forge but has moved into grinding knives because of the quality of stainless steel available. Grinding may sound easy but not if you want quality and Edmondson does it without jigs or rests on his grinder. “It is something that takes a lot of work,” Edmondson explained. “I have a friend that still can’t do it after six years. It takes lots of practices. You have to stand in front of a grinder for hours upon hours upon hours to learn it.” Edmondson’s shop is now in a part of a converted barn, after getting his start grinding in a small space and found a love for a new hobby. “We had a little basement,” Edmondson stated. “I would grind for sometimes 18 hours a day. I have ground so long before that when I started it was dark and when I got done it was dark again without eating. “When you can you forget to eat, chances are you are doing what you are meant to do.” Edmondson also worked as an apprentice. Edmondson’s metalworking education now lets him appreciate quality even more. “I can tell the difference between one that is rushed together and one that is quality,” Edmondson said. “I enjoy sharing it with people. It is a cool hobby.” And share he does as today knives created by Alexander City’s Charlie Edmondson are used for more than just himself or a few collectors. A quick look at his Facebook page, Edmondson Elite, one can see his knives are carried by America’s heroes across the world. His knives have been spotted in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Pacific. “Very big thanks to Charlie Edmondson!!” Marty S. Guthrie said on his Facebook page. “From all the way out here in Afghanistan. I love the knife man, its perfect!” Some buyers even had Christmas in August. “Santa came today!” Robert Marshall said. “Thanks Charlie, it’s beyond sick.” Edmondson explained he makes his knives in limited runs and often changes his designs. “I hand draw the designs myself,” Edmondson said. From there he enters them into an Autocad program before the basic shapes are cut into stainless steel. Then Edmondson heat-treats and checks the hardness of the steel before beginning the grinding and constructing the handles and sheaths himself. Edmondson is sharing his knowledge, having taken on a couple apprentices. Even if things slow down, he hopes to still be able to continue his knife making. “If I can just keep this going and allow it to express myself, pay for the steel and belts, that is all I care about,” Edmondson said. “I am happy it has a little purpose in supplying joy to myself and others.”
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Charlie Edmondson has been hand crafting knives since 2008. It started as a hobby, but he has learned to make high performance knives after years of experience.
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What Reeltown’s doing isn’t easy
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ver the course of one calendar year, Reeltown is adding three sports to its repertoire. The Rebels kicked off a track and field program in the spring, have added volleyball this fall and will bring about a new wrestling program during the winter season. Now, I won’t say starting a track and field program is by any means easy. Especially for some of the field events, there’s a lot of equipment and technique involved, and I’ve run enough track (by enough, I mean two races, and that was plenty) to know it’s not just running as fast as you can. But with some natural speed and ability plus a few good technical coaches, it’s not overly surprising Reeltown had such success with its first program. A volleyball team is a whole different story. First of all, it’s not like volleyball is a common sport people grow up watching. Maybe you’ve played beach volleyball with a few of your friends, but actual indoor competitive volleyball just isn’t reaming with popularity. It’s also incredibly difficult to learn the rules. I played volleyball for a couple years, and I still don’t even remember all the intricacies about when a setter can hit from where and how close a hitter is allowed to be to the net. All the positions are vastly different, and it’s an extremely fast sport where you have to be quick on your feet and quick in your brain. “It’s all about quickness,” Benjamin Russell coach Pam Robinson said during my season preview interview with her. “It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re fast like a fast runner, but you gotta be quick — quick hands, quick reflexes, good agility.” Volleyball is also such a game of momentum swings, especially with the rally scoring which is currently used in high school volleyball. I know a lot of coaches talk about momentum and how you can’t get down when something bad happens on the court or field, but this is especially true with volleyball. When a team goes up by even five or 10 points, it can be nearly impossible to recover from. And with the aforementioned quickness of the game, you’ve gotta have an exceptionally short memory. You have almost no time to forget that service error or that muffed pass. In short, Reeltown is taking on something that’s pretty unbelievable. I got a chance to see the Rebels in their debut match, which in and of itself is pretty cool because this is the first time this school has ever played volleyball. Nobody else will ever be able to say that for Reeltown. I also watched a bit of their match against the Wildcats’ JV team, and a couple thoughts occurred to me. First of all, their numbers are awesome. While I recently wrote a column about roster sizes being so low in football, Reeltown doesn’t seem to have that problem for its volleyball team. It even has enough to fill a JV and varsity squad. I also was impressed with their team camaraderie. The girls never got down on each other or argued, despite not such great scores. They also went absolutely crazy when something did go right. I can count on one hand the number of times Reeltown laid down a true kill against Dadeville in its debut match. Eryn Wells and Taniya Haynes each had block kills, and Markesha Shaw had a solid kill in the third set, and all three times, you could tell the Rebels felt like state champions. And honestly, they should. They are taking on a tall, tall task. Lizi Arbogast is the sports editor of The Outlook.
SASSER LEAVES MARK ON BHA By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
For nearly two decades, Alexander City’s Kevin Sasser has been leaving his mark on the bow hunting community. Last year, Sasser was a state champion for the Bow Hunters of Alabama, and although this year, he had to settle for second best due to missing a tournament, he still earned the honor of Central Zone Shooter of the Year. The BHA Central Zone is made up of archery clubs from Alex City, Autauga County, Chilton County, Elmore County, Lee County, Shelby County, Talladega County and Tuscaloosa County. Each club hosts at least one invitational throughout the year before the shooter of the year championship tournament is held to finish things off. “I shot up in most all of them, but it’s like playing golf — you can play birdie one day then you’re lucky if you shoot par the next,” Sasser said. But Sasser shot in seven invitationals and placed first in six of them before taking on the championship, which was held at Autauga in August. The scoring of a BHA invitational is similar to golf, but a competitor wants a higher score rather than a lower score. Each invitational has 20 targets. The best possible score is 240, as you can reach up to 12 points on each target. But the goal, or “par,” as Sasser explained it, is 10 points per target, or 200 total. Archery shooters hope to “shoot up,” which is similar to a birdie in golf. Sasser, who is a member of the Senior Bow Hunter class, shoots targets up to 40 yards during his competitions, and he said his target depends on the distance. “You want to shoot for the 12s when you can,” Sasser said. “I hit them regularly at 40 yards, but most of them, I’m not shooting for them. Velocity comes into play. At 30 to 33 yards, I’m shooting at the 12, but out past 33 yards, I’m shooting for a 10. I’m shooting for the center because that way if I’m short, (the arrow) will fall and hit a 12, but most of the time I’m not down in the low scoring range.” The targets have rings worth 12 points, which is slightly lower than center and is about the size of a quarter, 10 points, which is centered and about the size of a softball, 8 points, 5 points, or an “uh oh,” which is a complete miss. Sasser, who is familiar with state championships, said this year’s title
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Kevin Sasser, of Alexander City, poses with his competitive shooting bow and his trophy for winning Central Zone Shooter of the Year for Bow Hunters of Alabama.
tournament was especially difficult. In Bow Hunters of Alabama, shooters are not allowed to use range finders. “Terrain comes into play,” Sasser said. “Now, I can judge good in the woods because I can look at a tree and say, ‘That’s 20 or 30 yards away,’ but at the state championship (in Eufaula), they had terrains cut so they had tunnels going to the target. There’s not anything sticking out, so you have to look and maybe find a rock on the ground. I was misjudging my yards about three yards short.” One of the things that has made Sasser so good at archery shooting is his ability to adapt and change. “The point to bow hunting is to hit a 12 every time, but when you can’t do it, you have to figure out what you’re doing wrong,” he said. “If you can’t figure it out, you’re going to stay where you’re at. But the people like myself
that can think about it, I can be at home and something comes up and I’ll think, ‘Hey, this is it. You need to keep pulling back.’” Competitively shooting has also made Sasser a better bow hunter. He said he couldn’t remember the last time he killed a deer with a rifle, and he’s constantly working on his form. Sasser regularly takes hunting trips for big game. He’s certainly at home with a bow in his hands, too. He’s been competitively shooting since he was 16. “I always had a bow ever since I can remember,” Sasser said. “I used to make my own and shoot them in the yard when I was a kid, and I just kinda progressed from there. I keep doing it for the camaraderie and meeting people. When you go to a state championship, you’ll shoot in a peer group, so you meet a lot of different people. And the more you shoot, the better you’ll be.”
Wildcats overcome challenge from Elmore County By EVAN DUDLEY Staff Writer
Heading into the season, Benjamin Russell volleyball coach Pam Robinson was unsure of what she had this year. But with tough competition to begin the season and a few victories to boot, the Wildcats are starting to heat up in the early portion of the season. Benjamin Russell (5-4) defeated Elmore County (0-2) in an epic four-set match that saw both teams push each other to the edge. Robinson has enjoyed watching her team grow and has been pleased with their progress this season. “They’re a great group,” she said. “And they’ve come out this week and really played. We start the season off with tough competition so it was good to see them respond to the challenge.” The Lady Panthers took an early 4-1 lead but the Wildcats rallied to tie the set at 10. Both squads continued to battle hard
with multiple ties until Benjamin Russell extended its lead to 23-17 before holding off a late Elmore County rally for a 25-22 decision. Elmore County began the second set on the offensive and led 6-1 in the early moments before BRHS climbed back to within three points. The Lady Panthers finished the set strong and held off the Wildcats, 25-22. Robinson was sure it would be a tough contest but knew her team had the potential to shake off adversity. “The kids just scrapped all night,” she said. “They fell apart a couple of times and had no communication on the court but we battled. Both teams battled all night.” The Wildcats withstood an early barrage from the Lady Panthers in the third set, trailing 10-3, but rallied to tie the set at 14 before taking the lead and extending it to 20-17 before Elmore County roared back to tie at 20. Benjamin Russell clamped down to finish out a
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Benjamin Russell’s Jayme Marbury serves the ball Thursday night.
25-22 set victory. The final set saw Elmore County take another early lead at 5-1 but BRHS hit a 14-4 to take a 15-9 lead before finishing off the Lady Panthers, 25-14. “Kim (Moncrief) has a great squad,” Robinson said. “She does an excellent job with her
team and they always play us tough. These are great matches every year.” In a Tuesday tri-meet with Lanier and Briarwood Christian, Benjamin Russell completed a sweep. The Wildcats defeated Lanier, 2-0, before holding off Briarwood in a 2-1 victory.
Benjamin Russell begins cross country season today By LIZI ARBOGAST Sports Editor
While the Benjamin Russell football and volleyball teams are already well into their seasons, the cross country team is officially kicking off the season today at the Opelika Invitational. Much of the highest hopes for the Wildcats this season come in the form of Lance Cunigan. Placing 20th in the AHSAA state championship a year ago, Cunigan is about to embark on his junior year and is looking for even better results. Cunigan ran a 17:21.40 at state last season. “That’s a really great time,” BRHS coach Lee Wagoner said. “Lance is a
dedicated runner throughout the year, and he’s got a great work ethic. I can take no credit for what he does. His dedication and his ability, he stays on top of that.” Making up the rest of the boys team will be seniors Jacob Fields, Andrew Turner, Jackson Turner and sophomores Layton Bradford and Luke Doggett. “Last year, we only had four guys running as a team, so we were getting penalized one runner each race,” Wagoner said. “We just didn’t have enough to fill that fifth spot on the score sheet. With six runners, that gives us a little bit of depth and possibility to do better as a team.” On the girls side, junior Ashley Walker and freshman Abigale Sims return after advancing to the state championship a
year ago. Rounding out the Wildcats’ girls squad will be seventh-grader Daley Sims, freshman Kylee Stark, junior Keegan Wendling and senior Sara Beth Wendling. Luckily for Wagoner, who is in his second year with the cross country program, knows many of the girls well from the soccer team. “All of the girls are good runners and they stay in shape year round,” Wagoner said. “A lot of these girls are dual sport athletes; several of them play soccer for me and are also playing club soccer at this time, so they are dedicated to staying in shape. Ashley and Abigale both had good seasons last year, and with their work ethic, I expect them to keep it going.”
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Park Crossing 38, Stanhope 14 ... Page 8 Reeltown 52, Woodland 6 ... Page 10 Tallassee 21, Handley 13 ... Page 11 Statewide Scoreboard ... Page 12
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Benjamin Russell’s Kobi Crabb (19) pulls down an interception, which he ran back for a touchdown against Pelham on Friday night.
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Benjamin Russell’s Jaden Tuck (9) and Zae Stowes (2) bring down Pelham’s Dylan Peterson during Friday night’s game.
Unlikely heroes bring Benjamin Russell to victory By LIZI ARBOGAST Managing Sports Editor
Sometimes it’s the unlikeliest of players who take a team to victory. For Benjamin Russell’s football team, which defeated Pelham, 35-28, in its Class 6A Region 3 opener, it wasn’t the guys who’ve been talked about all season long. It wasn’t necessarily the Jaden Tucks or the Benjamin Hendrixs or the Davede Herrons who made the
most noteworthy plays for the Wildcats (2-0, 1-0). Instead, it was guys like Zae Stowes, who caught a slant pass from Landon Cotney and took 71 yards to the house and also had the game-icing interception, or Kobi Crabb, who had a 40-yard pick-six, or Hezekiah Hunter, a sophomore who scored the game-winning touchdown. “I think there’s no quit in this team,” Benjamin Russell coach Danny Horn
said. “Whether we win or lose, we’re going to play to the bitter end, and there’s just no quit in them. Not saying we’re going to win them all, but even if we don’t, as long as you play hard, you ain’t got nothing to be ashamed of.” After rocketing out to a 14-0 lead, it turned out to be a nail-biting victory against the Panthers. Heading into the fourth quarter, the score was knotted at 21-all, and the Wildcats were facing a third and 11
from their own 29. Cotney hadn’t completed many passes up to that point, but for the second week in a row, he connected when it counted most. Cotney found Stowes about 15 yards out, and Stowes juked and jived around a handful of Pelham defenders to score a 71-yarder that put Benjamin Russell ahead by seven. “In practice we run slants a lot, and See BRHS • Page 3
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the coaches had me demonstrate one yesterday,” Stowes said. “I heard him calling my name, so when I caught the ball, I just took off.” But just six minutes later, Pelham answered with a long touchdown pass of its own when Matthew Rye found Kasey Clark for a 40-yard score with only 5:05 remaining. It looked like the game might be primed for overtime as Benjamin Russell slowly but surely moved down field. Cotney got the Wildcats into enemy territory with a 15-yard pass to Nick McGhee, then three plays later, Hunter bullied his way into the end zone for a 31-yard touchdown that set the final score. Up to that point, Hunter had just 20 yards to his name. “I knew during the game, I wasn’t having a good game,” Hunter said. “Coach told me that I just needed to be patient and wait my turn, so when I got that ball, I had to get a touchdown.” Horn said, “I was proud of the offense for that last drive. When they tied it with five minutes to go, we ate up a lot of the clock and ended up scoring. We gave up some big plays on their last drive, but we came up with a big play of our own to end it. We still got a lot of room to improve, but we beat a pretty good football team.” It wasn’t smooth sailing from there for the Wildcats, though. Rye was on point in the Panthers’ final drive, completely four of five passes to get his team into scoring position. But Stowes played hero, as he grabbed an interception in the red zone to ice the game. “What caused it really was the pressure we put on them,” Horn said. “They were rolling out, and
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Benjamin Russell’s A.J. Thompson (5) runs away from the Pelham defense.
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Benjamin Russell quarterback Landon Cotney (6) avoids a tackle from Don Ball during Friday’s game.
we put some pressure on him and Zae came up with a great play.” Stowes said, “Two plays before, I saw them run a flat, and they were running that same play the whole drive, so I ran over there and I was able to make the play.” Although there were some unlikely heroes in Friday’s game, that’s not to say the usual suspects didn’t come to play.
Hendrix had a tackle for a loss, Tuck forced yet another fumble, and Herron finished with 131 yards and two touchdowns on 22 carries. “I’m hoping this gives us a lot more confidence,” Horn said. “A lot of time when you win close games, it will build a lot of confidence. We’ve played two close games now, and that’s how it’s going to be all year long with the schedule we play.”
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Pelham 0 14 7 7 — 28 Benjamin Russell 7 14 0 14—35 First Quarter BR — Davede Herron 5 run (Dylan Moncus kick), 0:19 Second Quarter BR — Kobi Crabb 40 interception return (Moncus kick), 11:36 Pel — Matthew Rye 20 run (Gregory Blue kick), 7:15 BR — Herron 3 run (Moncus kick), 4:29 Pel — Rye 4 run (Blue kick), 2:10 Third Quarter Pel — Brandon Sledge 3 run (Blue kick), 6:40 Fourth Quarter BR — Zae Stowes 71 pass from Landon Cotney (Moncus kick), 11:48 Pel — Kasey Clark 40 pass from Rye (Blue kick), 5:06 BR — Hezekiah Hunter 31 run (Moncus kick), 1:52 Team Statistics Pel BRHS First downs 13 12 Rushes-yards 40-238 45-176 Passing 10-15-3 8-11-1 Passing yards 185 147 Total yards 423 323 Punts 3-23.3 2-26 Fumbles-lost 1-1 2-1 Penalties-yards 11-86 6-59 Individual Statistics Rushing — Pelham: Rye 16-93, Nicholas Blackburn 12-79, Dylan Peterson 5-38, Sledge 7-28; BRHS: Herron 22-131, Hunter 7-51, Keedon Young 6-8, Cotney 7-3, KeKe Harvey 1-2, Team 2-(-19). Passing — Pelham: Rye 10-15-185-3; BRHS: Cotney 8-11-147-1. Receiving — Pelham: Sledge 4-73, Clark 2-50, Edward Gipson 2-48, Blackburn 1-9, Peterson 1-5; BRHS: Nick McGhee 3-40, Tyler Watts 2-21, Stowes 1-71, Herron 1-12, Hunter 1-3. Interceptions — Pelham: Tyler Hawkins; BRHS: Crabb, Benjamin Hendrix, Stowes.
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Wetumpka 44, Chelsea 22
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Left, Tyquan Rawls (17) grasps for an interception late in the second quarter of Wetumpka’s 44-22 win over Chelsea. Right, Maliq Davis (24) brings down a Chelsea ballcarrier late in the second half of the Indians’ 44-22 victory over the Hornets.
Indians swat Hornets to open region play, 44-22 By EVAN DUDLEY Herald Sports Editor
Defense was the name of the game Friday night as Wetumpka racked up three turnovers and returned an interception for a touchdown for the second straight week. The Wetumpka Indians (3-0, 1-0) sliced through the Chelsea Hornets (0-3, 0-1) on their way to a 44-22 victory in the region opener. Although the defense played with reckless abandon, the rushing game was still effective – despite missing senior running back Kavosiey Smoke who sat to heal a pulled hamstring – with junior quarterback Jadarious Martin having another productive night. “We’ve gotten better but still making too many mistakes and it’s like we’re our own worst enemy,” Wetumpka
coach Tim Perry said. “We’re playing at a high level, executing well on both sides of the ball but too many penalties and giving the opponents too many opportunities. But that’s my responsibility and we’ll get it corrected. But I’m extremely proud and pleased with all of these guys’ effort.” The Indians got to work right away going on an eight-play 75-yard drive capped with Martin’s first touchdown on the night. The defense forced a Chelsea three-and-out and Martin responded with a 32-yard touchdown pass to do-it-all athlete Robert LaPrade then converted the two-point conversion to give Wetumpka an early 14-0 lead. Both squads traded punts until Chelsea regained its focus and scored on a 31-yard pass from Turner Griffin to Lando Nichols to bring the Hornets See WETUMPKA • Page 5
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Wetumpka’s Rico Bozeman (8), Trey McCreary (6) and Kelton Elmore combine to block a punt against Chelsea on Friday night.
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Wetumpka within a touchdown. Wetumpka was forced to punt on its next drive but Chelsea gave the ball back after failing on a fumblerooski at its own 49-yard line. Martin scored five plays later on a 15-yard run to extend the Indian lead to 21-7 early in the second quarter. “We’re an engine, if someone goes out, we still come out and play our hardest.” said Martin, who finished with 112 passing yards and a touchdown and 69 rushing yards and four touchdowns. “We knew it was a big game, being a region game, and had to come out and get the victory.” Martin added his third touchdown following another stalled Chelsea drive then Tyquan Rawls made his mark on the game. Rawls intercepted Griffin on the first play of the Hornets’ next possession, broke a tackle and raced down the sidelines 40 yards for the touchdown. The Wetumpka faithful erupted as Rawls donned the “Ball-Out Belt” following the score. “After I caught the ball, the first thing I did was look down the sideline,” he said. “And then I started running until I heard a
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JD Martin (18) slings a pass Friday night against Chelsea. The junior quarterback threw for 112 yards and ran for another 69 with five total touchdowns.
whistle.” Chelsea found the end zone before half on a Kendrick Simpson 13-yard touchdown run and trailed Wetumpka 35-15 going into halftime. The Indians shut down Chelsea in the third quarter while adding a 34-yard field goal by Zach Grindle and Martin’s fourth and final touchdown. The Hornets scored late but the outcome was already written at halftime. Senior safety Nick Turner was pleased
with his teammates attitude and focus but knows the season is young and there’s a lot more work before they reach their goals. “We’re going to keep staying positive and keep moving, keep pushing and work hard,” he said. “We don’t want to let anyone go through us.” The Indians host long-standing rival Stanhope Elmore (0-2, 0-1) for the Battle of Elmore County next week.
Chelsea 0 7 8 7 — 22 Wetumpka 14 21 9 0 — 44 First Quarter Wetumpka – Jadarious Martin 8 run (kick failed), 8:13 Wetumpka – Robert LaPrade 32 pass from Martin (Martin 2pt Good), 5:40 Chelsea – Lando Nichols 31 pass from Turner Griffin (Jacob Boyle kick), 1:17 Second Quarter Wetumpka – Martin 15 run (Robert Stewart kick), 8:17 Wetumpka – Martin 3 run (Stewart kick), 4:35 Wetumpka – Tyquan Rawls 40 interception return (Stewart kick), 4:11 Chelsea – Kendrick Simpson 13 run (Collier Blair 2pt Good), 2:14 Third Quarter Wetumpka – Martin 4 run (kick failed), 5:31 Wetumpka – Zach Grindle 34 FG, 1:24 Fourth Quarter Chelsea – Lionel James 23 run (Xander Echols kick), 3:25 Team Statistics Chelsea Wetumpka First downs 8 9 Rushes-yards 47-128 34-176 Passing 4-13-2 10-15-1 Passing yards 47 117 Total yards 175 293 Punts 5-26.6 3-27.3 Fumbles-lost 0-0 3-1 Penalties-yards 4-30 9-105 Individual Statistics Rushing — Wetumpka: LaPrade 6-84, Martin 15-69, Terrance Thomas 5-15, Malik Johnson 2-5, DeAndre Ezell 1-3, Maliq Davis 1-3, Hezekiah Nowden 1-1, Jo Shipman 1-0, Trey McCreary 2-(-4). Chelsea: Blair 15-56, Tim Ransom 4-29, Simpson 17-27, Ethan Shaw 3-22, Little 2-1, Vick Lindsey 3-(-1), Turner Griffin 3-(-6). Passing — Wetumpka: Martin 9-13-112-1, Ezell 1-1-5-0, Johnson 0-0-0-0. Chelsea: Griffin 2-6-37-1, Little 2-7-10-1. Receiving — Wetumpka: Keedrick Adams 3-42, Ezell 3-26, LaPrade 2-37, Edward Rogers 2-11. Chelsea: Nichols 1-31, Wade Moore 1-7, Allen Goss 1-6, Michael Ard 1-3. Interceptions — Wetumpka: Rawls 1, Nick Turner 1. Chelsea: Dylan Seabolt 1
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Leeds 41, Elmore County 14
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Elmore County’s Antwan Cooks (2) puts a hit on Leeds’ Jakobi Hunter (34) in Friday night’s 41-14 Green Wave win over the Panthers.
Leeds’ tsunami demolishes Panthers By DAVID GRANGER Managing Editor
It was no Harvey. It was no Irma. But after the Elmore County Panthers (0-3) enjoyed some rare first-quarter sunshine, the second-ranked Leeds Green Wave (3-0) became a tsunami that rolled through Burt-Haynie Field and demolished the homestanders, 41-14 in a Class 4A Region 3 contest. Leeds senior quarterback Zachary Roberts directed the Green Wave attack, completing 20 of 35 passes for
195 yards and a touchdown. Torrence Pollard added six catches for 74 yards and a touchdown and 35 yards rushing and two more scores and Jakobi Hunter ran 11 times for 168 yards and a touchdown. Finally, the Leeds defense clamped down on the ECHS running game, holding star runner D.J. Patrick to just 65 yards on 17 carries. “There was some improvement tonight,” Elmore County coach Norman Dean said. “We’re still young, we’ve still got a lot of people hurt. I thought we fought really hard. We can’t shoot ourselves in the foot, though. We can’t
keep making mistakes that end drives and cost us yardage. “I thought we did some things well. But when you’re so young you just can’t make as many mistakes. We’ve just got to get better.” But, for the first time all year, the Panthers drew first blood, holding Leeds on its opening drive then marching for the score after a hold against the Green Wave gave them the ball at their 46. Either Patrick or quarterback Terrence Head carried the ball each time on the drive, with Head going in around right end from 14 yards out on the
eighth play. Joseph Stockman kicked the Elmore County PAT and Elmore County held a 7-0 lead with 7:30 left in the first. The lead held when Leeds drove 85 yards, most of it on the arm of Roberts, but were stopped when a false start on the Green Wave turned a fourth-and-3 to fourth-and-8 and Gregory Dawkins was forced to kick a 29-yard field goal to cut the lead to 7-3 with just 23 seconds left in the first quarter. Elmore County fell victim to penalties See ELMORE • Page 9
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Lanett steamrolls Horseshoe Bend By DONALD CAMPBELL Staff Writer
The Lanett Panthers arrived in New Site Friday night ranked second in the state in Class 2A. When the final whistle blew, the Panthers had easily proven why they deserve their ranking. From the beginning, they marched the ball down the field with relative ease, scoring on all but two of their drives as they manhandled the Horseshoe Bend Generals 50-6 in the Region 5 matchup. The Generals spent a large portion of the game trying to find an effective rhythm, with Trace Meadows carrying the ball 27 times for 95 yards, though a majority of his runs in the second half went for negative yardage. “All you can do is treat it like a learning experience,” Horseshoe Bend coach Josh Averett said. “We saw a lot of things we need to work on and
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get better. You know, Lanett’s a great team. They’re not ranked that high in the state for no reason.” “It feels pretty good. You know, the last two weeks, we’ve made a lot of mistakes and tonight, we didn’t make as many,” Lanett coach Clifford Story said. “To get off to 1-0 in the region, that’s big for our players and our team moving forward.” Despite racking up nearly 100 yards in penalties, the Panthers’ aerial attack was lethal, as six different receivers hauled in passes, though none more deadly than Terrion Truitt, gaining 202 on eight receptions and two touchdowns, while also adding 24 yards and three touchdowns on the ground. Lanett put its first points on the scoreboard late in the first quarter, when Truitt scored the first of his three touchdowns See GENERALS • Page 14
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Park Crossing 38, Stanhope Elmore 14
Mustangs fall flat in 38-14 loss By COREY ARWOOD Staff Writer
It was a bad night at Foshee-Henderson Stadium. The cool weather must have helped Stanhope-Elmore coach Brian Bradford keep his cool because by the end of the game he had seemingly made peace with the final score, a 38-14 loss to Park Crossing. Following the game, he had nothing but words of encouragement for his team, good things to say about the players’ efforts and even a level-headed outlook on moving forward after the game. “We just came out flat,” Bradford said. “You can’t give a team like Park Crossing 19 points and expect to be able to (win) it, not with a young team like we got.” It was heavily weighted toward the first half of gameplay with the Mustangs looking like they might be able to come out on top after a heavy 19-0 deficit in the first quarter. “We fought back, fought back,” Bradford said. “You know I love the kids for that they’re great kids. They fought hard and they tried to erase it, but you know when you spot them 19 points, it’s tough.” Mustang quarterback Johnnie Montgomery See STANHOPE • Page 9
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Top, In the fourth quarter senior Logan Swindle picked up major gains from several completions, raking in two first downs in the final minutes of the game. Above, Mustang running back Travarasia Duncan eludes the Thunderbird defense early in a game.
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SEHS junior Krystopher Chapman tackles an advancing Park Crossing player, while his back up swoops in for the hit.
scored the first touchdown with three minutes left in the first quarter. Already behind by 13 things looked all down hill, but in the remaining seconds of the first quarter, a handoff to Willie Burks provided their second touchdown, followed by a good extra point with 41-seconds left. SEHS was down by only five at the start of the second quarter, but four minutes in and Thunderbirds’ Uziah McDaniels dove into the Mustang end zone from a handoff, raising the score 25-14. Roughly eight minutes later history, repeated itself and McDaniels did the same with only eight seconds left in the half. Add one good kick and the Mustangs were now down by 18 with two seconds left in the second quarter. Things were bleak at 32-14 coming back after halftime,
but SEHS held back further Thunderbird gains. It did not, however, make any of its own. With 35 seconds left in the fourth quarter the Thunderbirds added insult to injury, and scored one last touchdown to close the night 38-14. “We just had a guy slip on the first play and gave up a touchdown,” Bradford said. “Then misread on a pass play and they intercept in the backfield and score a touchdown. They did what they were supposed to, but we shot ourselves in the foot and came out flat. He said their passing and rushing game was not the problem. “I thought we executed fine,” Bradford said. “We lined up, we ran the football, we did fine offensively. Like I said when you’re down 19, from then on every series counts. You got to change your game plan when that happens and you know it just it didn’t work out for us.”
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Elmore on its next possession, called for holding and a false start, and punted to the Green Wave that took over at its own 20. Leeds overcame two false start penalties and, with the help of a 21-yard pass from Roberts to Pollard on fourth-and-3 that moved the ball to the Panther 36, capped the 12-play drive with a 10-yard run up the middle by Jakobi Hunter at 5:49 left in the half to give leads a 10-7 lead after Hawkins’ PAT. The Panthers could manage only a single first down on the ensuing possession and, after a bad Patrick punt went out of bounds at the Elmore County 39, the tsunami started to swell in earnest. Six plays later Pollard capped the drive with a 2-yard run with just 46 seconds left in the half. Then Elmore County’s LaPatrick Brown fumbled the kickoff and Braxton Ragland recovered at the Panthers’ 31. The Green Wave moved to the Panthers’ 18 before Hawkins kicked a 35-yard field goal to give Leeds a 20-7 halftime lead. The Green Wave increased its advantage on its first possession of the third quarter. Leeds took over at the Elmore County 49. After an offsides penalty against the Green Wave, Hunter broke a 35-yard run around left end to the Panthers’ 8. On the next play, Roberts hit Pollard for the score with 8:22 left in the third. Elmore County, however, got the points right back. A Head pass to Donovan Jones moved the ball 49 yards to the
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Leeds 41, Elmore County 14 Leeds 3 17 7 14 — 41 Elmore County 7 0 7 0—14 First Quarter Elmore County — Terrence Head 14 run (Joseph Stockman kick) Leeds — Gregory Dawkins 29 FG Second Quarter Leeds — Jakobi Hunter 10 run (Dawkins kick) Leeds — Torrence Pollard 2 run (Dawkins kick) Leeds — Dawkins 35 FG Third Quarter Leeds — Pollard 8 pass from Zachary Roberts (Dawkins kick) Elmore County — D.J. Patrick 2 run (Stockman kick) Fourth Quarter Leeds — Torrence Pollard 10 run (Dawkins kick) Leeds — Lawrence Harris Jr. 4 run (Dawkins kick) Team Statistics Leeds Elmore County First downs 17 12 Rushes-yards 32-319 35-112 Passing 21-36-0 1-8-1 Passing yards 148 49 Total yards 467 161 Punts 3-37.0 5-33.4 Fumbles-lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-yards 11-99 7-54 Individual Statistics Rushing — Leeds: Jakobi Hunter 11-168, Torrence Pollard 8-35; Elmore County: D.J. Patrick 17-65, Donovan Jones 6-63, Terrence Head 11-11, Ladarius Jenkins 1-(-2) Passing — Leeds: Zachary Roberts 35-30-195-0; Elmore County, Terrence Head 5-1-49-0. D.J. Patrick 3-1-0-0.
Leeds 8 on the first play of the Panthers’ next possession and four plays later, Patrick went over from two yards out to make the score 27-14. One of the game’s most crucial plays came with 11:30 left. With Elmore County facing a fourth-and-4 at its own 34, the Panthers appeared to have made the decision to go for it and Patrick was stopped for no gain. “We didn’t go for it,” Dean
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SEHS junior Krystopher Chapman tackles an advancing Park Crossing player, while his back up swoops in for the hit.
scored the first touchdown with three minutes left in the first quarter. Already behind by 13 things looked all down hill, but in the remaining seconds of the first quarter, a handoff to Willie Burks provided their second touchdown, followed by a good extra point with 41-seconds left. SEHS was down by only five at the start of the second quarter, but four minutes in and Thunderbirds’ Uziah McDaniels dove into the Mustang end zone from a handoff, raising the score 25-14. Roughly eight minutes later history, repeated itself and McDaniels did the same with only eight seconds left in the half. Add one good kick and the Mustangs were now down by 18 with two seconds left in the second quarter. Things were bleak at 32-14 coming back after halftime,
but SEHS held back further Thunderbird gains. It did not, however, make any of its own. With 35 seconds left in the fourth quarter the Thunderbirds added insult to injury, and scored one last touchdown to close the night 38-14. “We just had a guy slip on the first play and gave up a touchdown,” Bradford said. “Then misread on a pass play and they intercept in the backfield and score a touchdown. They did what they were supposed to, but we shot ourselves in the foot and came out flat. He said their passing and rushing game was not the problem. “I thought we executed fine,” Bradford said. “We lined up, we ran the football, we did fine offensively. Like I said when you’re down 19, from then on every series counts. You got to change your game plan when that happens and you know it just it didn’t work out for us.”
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Elmore ties on its next possession, called for holding and a false start, and punted to the Green Wave that took over at its own 20. Leeds overcame two false start penalties and, with the help of a 21-yard pass from Roberts to Pollard on fourth-and-3 that moved the ball to the Panther 36, capped the 12-play drive with a 10-yard run up the middle by Jakobi Hunter at 5:49 left in the half to give leads a 10-7 lead after Hawkins’ PAT. The Panthers could manage only a single first down on the ensuing possession and, after a bad Patrick punt went out of bounds at the Elmore County 39, the tsunami started to swell in earnest. Six plays later Pollard capped the drive with a 2-yard run with just 46 seconds left in the half. Then Elmore County’s LaPatrick Brown fumbled the kickoff and Braxton Ragland recovered at the Panthers’ 31. The Green Wave moved to the Panthers’ 18 before Hawkins kicked a 35-yard field goal to give Leeds a 20-7 halftime lead. The Green Wave increased its advantage on its first possession of the third quarter. Leeds took over at the Elmore County 49. After an offsides penalty against the Green Wave, Hunter broke a 35-yard run around left end to the Panthers’ 8. On the next play, Roberts hit Pollard for the score with 8:22 left in the third. Elmore County, however, got the points right back. A Head pass to Donovan Jones moved the ball 49 yards to the
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Leeds 41, Elmore County 14 Leeds 3 17 7 14 — 41 Elmore County 7 0 7 0—14 First Quarter Elmore County — Terrence Head 14 run (Joseph Stockman kick) Leeds — Gregory Dawkins 29 FG Second Quarter Leeds — Jakobi Hunter 10 run (Dawkins kick) Leeds — Torrence Pollard 2 run (Dawkins kick) Leeds — Dawkins 35 FG Third Quarter Leeds — Pollard 8 pass from Zachary Roberts (Dawkins kick) Elmore County — D.J. Patrick 2 run (Stockman kick) Fourth Quarter Leeds — Torrence Pollard 10 run (Dawkins kick) Leeds — Lawrence Harris Jr. 4 run (Dawkins kick) Team Statistics Leeds Elmore County First downs 17 12 Rushes-yards 32-319 35-112 Passing 21-36-0 1-8-1 Passing yards 148 49 Total yards 467 161 Punts 3-37.0 5-33.4 Fumbles-lost 0-0 2-1 Penalties-yards 11-99 7-54 Individual Statistics Rushing — Leeds: Jakobi Hunter 11-168, Torrence Pollard 8-35; Elmore County: D.J. Patrick 17-65, Donovan Jones 6-63, Terrence Head 11-11, Ladarius Jenkins 1-(-2) Passing — Leeds: Zachary Roberts 35-30-195-0; Elmore County, Terrence Head 5-1-49-0. D.J. Patrick 3-1-0-0.
Leeds 8 on the first play of the Panthers’ next possession and four plays later, Patrick went over from two yards out to make the score 27-14. One of the game’s most crucial plays came with 11:30 left. With Elmore County facing a fourth-and-4 at its own 34, the Panthers appeared to have made the decision to go for it and Patrick was stopped for no gain. “We didn’t go for it,” Dean
said. “That was a miscommunication.” Regardless, it set the stage for Leeds to put the game away with a 10-yard Pollard run at 4:02 left and a 4-yard run around left end for a touchdown by Lawrence Harris Jr. with just 1:40 left. Next Friday night, Leeds hosts Dadeville, which lost to Munford, 50-15. Elmore County hosts Handley, which lost to Tallassee, 21-13.
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Reeltown 52, Woodland 6
Reeltown’s Makevon Hughley (4) breezes by Woodland High School’s defense during Friday night’s game as the Rebels battled the Bobcats. Carmen Rodgers / The Outlook
Reeltown marches through Woodland en route to 52-6 blowout By GRIFFIN PRITCHARD For The Outlook
Reeltown scored in every phase of the game Friday night, turning a regional victory march into a full-on blue-clad blitzkrieg of the visiting Woodland Bobcats. The Rebels, who amassed more special team yards than offensive yards in the first half, defeated Woodland 52-6 and played every available Rebel in the process. “Everybody has a role in the team and they work hard and it’s great
for them to get in and give them that chance to shine,” Rebel coach Matt Johnson said. “Let me tell you, it was great to see them get in and fly around the ball. They are gritty and it was great to see.” Reeltown harnessed the momentum from the kickoff. Cameron Faison fielded the kick and returned it 72 yards for the go-ahead touchdown. Connor Moore added the point after and the Rebels led 7-0. They didn’t look back. On the ensuing possession, the Rebel defense stripped the ball out of the
hands of Jordan Herring and into the hands of Faison for the 40-yard scoop and score. With a successful point after, the Rebels pushed ahead 14-0. “We preached all week long to play 48 minutes, to be gas on, be businesslike and have fun,” Johnson said. “I just heard a stat that we had more special team yards than offense in the first half and that’s something I will take pride in.” Following a short punt by the Bobcats, who had more possessions in the first half than the Rebels, Reeltown
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went to work inside the red zone. The drive lasted four plays and ended with a 14-yard touchdown pass from Logan Hunt to Eric Shaw. Shaw was used his height to his advantage, scoring twice in the first half over the shorter Bobcat defensive back sent to cover him. “They did some things defensively that we weren’t prepared for so we had to settle down and we made some adjustments,” Johnson said. “The guys executed. Once we got that settled See REELTOWN • Page 15
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Tallassee 21, Handley 13
Tallassee upsets defending state champ Handley By TIM ALTORK The Randolph Leader
A steady stream of mistakes and bad breaks didn’t keep Handley from a chance to win its region opener against Tallassee Friday in Roanoke. But ultimately the Tigers were unable to come up with one more big play at the end as they fell to Tallassee 21-13. Handley was penalized 11 times for 80 yards, lost the turnover battle 2-0 including a lost fumble in the Tallassee end zone from the 4-yard line, had an extra point blocked and still had the ball in the last three minutes with a chance to tie the game. The Tigers’ last-chance possession fell short however as they turned the ball over on downs at the Tallassee 38-yard line with 1:28 left in the game. Tallassee took over and ran out the clock to give Handley its second straight 0-2 start. Tallassee never trailed in the game after it took the opening possession and drove 81 yards on 11 plays, and scored on a 40-yard pass play from Casey Baynes to Jacob Burton with 6:44 left in the first quarter. Handley’s defense settled in after that drive and the Tigers evened things up with a 7-yard touchdown run by Devontae Houston with 10:21 left in the half. Tallassee wasted no time regaining the lead, however, as a 35-yard touchdown run by Eryn Cochran-Gill put Tallassee back up by a touchdown that was the eventual game-winner. Handley dominated the third quarter on offense in what proved to be a microcosm of the whole night for the Tigers. Handley took the opening possession and methodically marched 56 yards, using 13 plays and over eight minutes of game clock to reach the Tallassee 4-yard line. Handley overcame 20 yards of penalties, including a rare aiding the runner penalty on a 17-yard pass play from Corey Bell to Jared Sears. Facing fourth-and-1 from the Tallassee 4, Handley fumbled a handoff, and the ball was knocked forward into the end zone where Tallassee’s Kalvin Levett recovered it and returned it out to the 20-yard line. But Handley’s defense held Tallassee to three-and-out on the ensuing possession, and Quay Patterson returned the resulting Tallassee punt 32 yards to give Handley a first-and-10 at the Tallasee 14-yard line. Three plays later Houston was in the end zone for the second time, but the extra point
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Tallassee’s Eryn Cochran-Gill was the leading rusher for the Tigers with 57 yards and a touchdown on five carries in a win against Handley.
attempt was blocked, leaving Handley trailing 14-13. The back breaker for Handley came late in the fourth quarter when Tallassee ran a pass play out of a punt formation on fourth-and-3 from the Handley 43-yard line and turned it into a touchdown from Baynes to Levett and a 21-13 Tallassee lead.
Houston led Handley with 106 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries. Bell was productive in his second start for the injured QuonDarius Lyons. Bell completed 6-of-10 passes for 68 yards and rushed 10 times for 96 yards. Handley held Baynes, who was Tallasee’s leading rusher coming into
the game, to 16 yards on 15 carries. But the Tallassee quarterback did complete 7-of-12 passes for 113 yards and two touchdowns. Burton caught five balls for 67 yards and a touchdown, while Cochran led Tallassee’s ground game with 57 yards and a touchdown on just five carries.
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STATEWIDE SCOREBOARD
Class 7A Bob Jones 40, James Clemens 14 Central-Phenix City 34, Auburn 28 Davidson 24, Foley 7 Fairhope 43, Mary G. Montgomery 14 Grissom 21, Huntsville 9 Hewitt-Trussville 38, Gadsden City 24 Hoover 31, Mountain Brook 21 Jeff Davis 50, Smiths Station 2 McGill-Toolen 21, Murphy 14 Oak Mountain 31, Huffman 0 Prattville 45, Enterprise 21 Spain Park 33, Vestavia Hills 14 Sparkman 36, Buckhorn 10 Theodore 26, Baker 14 Thompson 63, Tuscaloosa County 22
Point 0 Clay-Chalkville 41, Jasper 6 Cullman 31, Albertville 9 Daphne 26, Saraland 20 Fort Payne 28, SouthsideGadsden 14 Gardendale 53, Pell City 7 Hartselle 35, Athens 7 Hazel Green 50, Columbia 6 Helena 20, Chilton County 0 Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 31, Northridge 0 Homewood 20, Parker 14 John Carroll Cath 23, Hueytown 21 Muscle Shoals 47, Florence 29 Opelika 17, Carver-Montgomery 3 Oxford 42, Brewer 7 Park Crossing 39, Stanhope Elmore 14 Paul Bryant 45, Brookwood 26 Pinson Valley 48, Minor 8 Ramsay 22, Shades Valley 14 Russell County 24, Dothan 7 Sidney Lanier 26, Northview 6 Spanish Fort 49, Gulf Shores 3 Wetumpka 44, Chelsea 22
Class 6A Austin 49, Decatur 0 Benjamin Russell 35, Pelham 28 Bessemer City 54, Selma 28 Blount 25, Baldwin County 19 Carver-Birmingham 23, Center
Class 5A Alexandria 45, Arab 15 Briarwood Christian 35, Moody 10 Brooks 48, Ardmore 0 Calera 53, Dallas County 7 Carroll 10, Charles Henderson 3
Interclass Alma Bryant 29, Robertsdale 22 Jemison 39, Billingsley 6 Madison County 45, Hatton 6 Susan Moore 35, Winston Co. 10 Sylvania 42, Cedar Bluff 0
Central-Clay County 28, Valley 3 Citronelle 22, Vigor 20 Corner 21, Fairview 14 Crossville 28, Scottsboro 21 Demopolis 46, CentralTuscaloosa 6 Etowah 50, Douglas 0 Eufaula 29, B.T. Washington 22 Guntersville 49, Boaz 7 Hayden 37, West Point 18 Jackson 19, Faith Academy 3 Lawrence County 49, St. John Paul II Catholic 7 Lee-Huntsville 45, Russellville 0 Marbury 24, Sumter Central 6 Mortimer Jordan 41, Springville 14 Pleasant Grove 33, Fairfield 32 Rehobeth 28, Headland 0 St. Clair County 56, Shelby County 23 St. Paul’s 44, Wilcox Central 0 Sylacauga 45, Lincoln 24 Talladega 38, Cleburne County 28 Class 4A Alabama Christian 38, Bullock County 12 Andalusia 54, Monroe County 0 Anniston 26, Ashville 6 Bibb County 43, Greensboro 30 Childersburg 52, Holtville 21 Dale County 38, Trinity Presbyterian 6 Deshler 20, Central-Florence 7
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Fayette County 35, Good Hope 22 Hamilton 28, Haleyville 21 Hokes Bluff 27, Cherokee County 21 Leeds 41, Elmore County 14 Montgomery Catholic 7, St. James 6 Munford 50, Dadeville 15 North Jackson 26, DAR 24 Northside 42, Hale County 28 Oak Grove 39, Holt 12 Oneonta 36, White Plains 33 Randolph 14, Westminster Christian 7 Rogers 48, Danville 0 Saks 34, Jacksonville 27 Sardis 18, Madison Academy 17 Tallassee 21, Handley 13 Thomasville 36, W.S. Neal 19 UMS-Wright 41, Escambia County 8 West Blocton 22, Sipsey Valley 2 West Limestone 27, Priceville 3 Winfield 41, Cordova 12 Class 3A American Christian 51, Montevallo 6 Clarke County 41, Bayside Academy 10 Colbert County 63, East Lawrence 8 Colbert Heights 17, Clements 14 Fultondale 60, Hanceville 6 Geneva 32, Houston Academy 18 Geraldine 47, Pisgah 21 Greene County 36, Carbon Hill 30 Hillcrest-Evergreen 29, Flomaton 12 J.B. Pennington 48, Holly Pond 20 Lauderdale County 21, West Morgan 15 Lexington 47, Elkmont 15 Locust Fork 44, Vinemont 6 Mobile Christian 27, Excel 0 Montgomery Acad. 34, Beulah 22 New Hope 14, Brindlee Mountain 7 Oakman 28, Midfield 27 Opp 26, Straughn 0 Piedmont 61, Glencoe 14 Pike County 42, B.B. Comer 0 Plainview 35, North Sand Mountain 11 Randolph County 42, Ohatchee 6 Slocomb 26, Providence Christian 7 Southside-Selma 26, Prattville Christian 21 T.R. Miller 40, Cottage Hill Christian 34 Walter Wellborn 28, Pleasant Valley 0 Wicksburg 49, Daleville 14 Class 2A Abbeville 44, Samson 0 Aliceville 36, Keith 14 Ariton 14, Cottonwood 13 Central-Hayneville 40, Zion Chapel 20 Chickasaw 41, Choctaw County 0 Elba 32, New Brockton 21 Falkville 35, Cleveland 28 Fyffe 62, Asbury 0 Geneva County 34, G.W. Long 7 Goshen 51, Calhoun 0 Ider 21, Collinsville 14 J.U. Blacksher 42, Southern Choctaw 39 LaFayette 24, Vincent 8 Lamar Co. 52, Phil Campbell 12 Lanett 50, Horseshoe Bend 6
Leroy 41, Washington County 16 Mars Hill Bible 26, Red Bay 24 R.C. Hatch 56, Verbena 14 Ranburne 48, Fayetteville 18 Reeltown 52, Woodland 6 Sand Rock 17, Westbrook Christian 3 Section 20, Gaston 0 St. Luke’s 57, Luverne 12 Sulligent 29, Sheffield 7 Tanner 28, West End 10 Tarrant 48, Cold Springs 0 Thorsby 29, Francis Marion 28 Class 1A Addison 62, Southeastern 0 Berry 41, Brilliant 14 Brantley 55, Kinston 8 Cherokee 42, Phillips 7 Coosa Christian 25, Valley Head 6 Decatur Heritage 28, Hackleburg 26 Georgiana 52, Florala 20 Highland Home 55, Ellwood Christian 8 Houston County 54, Red Level 0 Isabella 51, Winterboro 29 J.F. Shields 20, McIntosh 6 Linden 53, Fruitdale 0 Loachapoka 67, Autaugaville 15 Lynn 20, Meek 12 Maplesville 50, Notasulga 18 Marengo 36, Millry 15 McKenzie 47, Pleasant Home 46 Pickens County 26, Holy Spirit Catholic 6 South Lamar 48, Hubbertville 6 Spring Garden 49, Gaylesville 12 Sumiton Christian 27, R.A. Hubbard 26 Sweet Water 58, A.L. Johnson 6 Talladega County Central 27, Ragland 13 Tharptown 38, Shoals Christian 28 Victory Christian 26, Donoho 14 Wadley 62, Appalachian 0 Waterloo 42, Vina 22 Woodville 1, Jacksonville Christian 0 (forfeit) AISA Abbeville Christian 54, Sparta Academy 8 Chambers Academy 53, Wilcox Academy 13 Crenshaw Christian 26, Lowndes Academy 21 Escambia Academy 49, Pickens Academy 14 Hooper Academy 46, Northside Methodist 13 Jackson Academy 28, Clarke Prep 6 Kingwood Christian 43, Evangel Christian-Montgomery 36 Lakeside School 48, Cornerstone Christian 27 Lee-Scott Academy 36, Glenwood 35 Macon-East 47, Coosa Valley Academy 7 Monroe Academy 56, Morgan Academy 20 Patrician Academy 39, North River Christian 0 Pike Liberal Arts 20, Fort Dale Academy 14 Southern Academy 24, Marengo Academy 6 Springwood 22, Edgewood Academy 14 Tuscaloosa Academy 42, Bessemer Academy 21
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Munford 50, Dadeville 15
Munford defeats Dadeville Tigers, 50-15 By SHANE DUNAWAY The Daily Home
MUNFORD — Munford jack-ofall-trades Zay Britt and quarterback Tanner Reeves put on a show in a 50-15 drubbing of Class 4A Region 3 foe Dadeville on Friday night. Each player had a hand in four scoring plays for the Lions in a game Munford coach Bill Smith said his players were itching to play. “It’s been the longest two weeks,” said Smith, whose team opened the season with a 21-20 loss to Central Clay County in Week Zero, then had last Friday off. “It feels like it has been a month since we last played, but this team really wanted to get back on the field. Sometimes, those bye weeks, the practices drag. The senior leadership didn’t let that happen this last week and a half. It really showed, and I’m pleased with the performance tonight.” Britt scored three of his four touchdowns in the first half, the first coming on a 72-yard punt return to give the Lions a two-score lead early. He added a 68-yard catch-and-run while lined up at running back and took a snap at quarterback 38 yards for a touchdown. “That’s standard for Zay Britt,” Smith said. “I think he’s the most electric 4A player in the state that I’ve seen.” Smith said the play on special teams has improved in the past two weeks. “We spent a lot of time on special teams and we were really disappointed with some of our special teams against Central Clay County … so we really focused on it,” he said. “Our goal was to return a kick or a punt for touchdown … We feel like our schemes are good, our kids work hard at it and we’ve got good returners.” Running back Carson Smith drew
first blood with a 9-yard touchdown run on Munford’s opening drive that started on the Dadeville 38-yard line courtesy of a 60-yard Ethan Swinford kick return. Smith finished with nine carries for 100 yards and a score. Munford reached the end zone on the final play of the half on a 15-yard pass from Reeves to wide receiver Draven Campbell. Prior to Campbell’s touchdown, Reeves added a rushing score on his own from 33 yards away, then took a botched snap and found Cameron Lemons on an unplanned, yet successful, two-point conversion. “We practice that,” Bill Smith said. “We don’t plan on a bad snap, but we practice that obviously every day.” The Lions held a 43-7 halftime lead, with Dadeville’s touchdown coming on a 38-yard run by running back Tykeem Holley. Reeves, Britt and the bulk of Munford’s starters played one series in the third quarter. The senior quarterback hit Britt on a 45-yard touchdown pass to go up 50-7. The Tigers mustered a garbage-time touchdown at the end of the third on a 30-yard pass from quarterback Slade McCullers to wide receiver Jalen Sullivan. The pair also connected on a two-point conversion through the air to make the score 50-15 Britt finished with four catches for 134 yards and two touchdowns, two carries for 49 yards and a touchdown and his 72-yard punt return for a final tally of 255 all-purpose yards. “I just want to give glory to God and I want to thank my team for coming in, working and practicing hard every day, pushing me to be better than I am every day,” he said. Reeves went 10-of-16 passing for 184 yards and three touchdowns while adding 46 yards and a touchdown on three carries. “I’m not going to lie, everybody else made it easy for me,” Reeves
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Dadeville’s Joshua Taylor, left, picks up a kickoff and then begins to pick his way to an 86-yard touchdown in a 28-14 win over LaFayette in its first game of the season.
said. “I didn’t have to do nothing. I felt like I didn’t do anything today. I threw a short pass, and they just took it all the way. I had good protection.
The (offensive) line did a great job today. This was easy to me. I had time, I had everything I needed, good coaching and everything.”
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Generals on a 30-yard pass from quarterback Kristian Story. After a failed fourth down conversion from Horseshoe Bend, Lanett’s next drive lasted all of one play, as running back Ja’Won Howell got the handoff and raced past the Generals defense for a 65-yard touchdown. Story added two more touchdown passes in the second quarter, one to Tifton Dobbs and another to Truitt. Truitt also scored on a 14-yard rush to cap off the second quarter. Settling for a field goal on their first possession after halftime, Jaquarius Houston scored from 24 yards out. Horseshoe Bend finally got on the scoreboard early in the fourth quarter, when Meadows found the end zone from 25 yards out. However, Lanett’s Chancellor Spence took the ensuing kickoff to the house, salting away the last of the game. With a running clock in the fourth quarter, the Generals found one relatively bright spot after Spence’s kickoff return, as freshman Trenton Cotney entered the game as a running
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Lanett 50, Horseshoe Bend 6
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Horseshoe Bend’s Luke Yarbrough is brought down by Lanett’s Jaren Ross.
back and reeled off 42 yards on five carries. Moving forward, Averett hopes to see more consistency and the ability to sustain drives out of his players. “We had some completions and got some things going, we just couldn’t sustain it. It’s all about being consistent, and
that’s what we’re struggling with right now,” he said. “I just told my guys, we’ve just got to go back to work on Monday. That’s all we can do.” Lanett returns home to face off against Vincent next week, while the Generals get set to host Reeltown in a rivalry game Friday night.
Lanett 14 20 9 7—50 Horseshoe Bend 0 0 0 6—6 First Quarter Lan—Terrion Truitt 30 pass from Kristian Story (Rovilan Castro kick), 4:26 Lan—Ja’Won Howell 65 rush (Castro kick), 0:11 Second Quarter Lan—Tifton Dobbs 23 pass from Story (kick failed), 9:21 Lan—Truitt 24 pass from Story (Castro kick), 6:02 Lan—Truitt 14 rush (Castro kick), 2:15 Third Quarter Lan—Castro 22 field goal, 8:02 Lan—Jaquarius Houston 24 rush (kick failed), 1:50 Fourth Quarter HB—Trace Meadows 25 rush (kick failed), 11:00 Lan—Chancellor Spence 76 kickoff return (Castro kick), 9:00 Team Statistics Lan HB First Downs 8 10 Rushes-Yards 13-133 36-143 Passing 16-19-0 5-12-1 Passing Yards 265 59 Total Yards 398 202 Punts 1-39.0 4-37.3 Fumbles-Lost 2-0 1-1 Penalties-Yards 8-97 2-24 Individual Statistics Rushing—Lan: Howell 8-80, Houston 1-24, Truitt 3-24, Story 2-5; HB: Meadows 27-95, Trenton Cotney 5-42, Luke Yarbrough 2-5, Cade Worthy 2-1. Passing—Lan: Story 16-19-265-0; HB: Worthy 5-12-59-1. Receiving—Lan: Truitt 8-202, Dobbs 2-47, Trikweze Bridges 2-15, Howell 2- (-3), Anquaevious Pollard 1-7, Spence 1- (-3); HB: Nalijah Heard 4-32, Corbin Shivers 1-27. Interceptions—Lan: Keavis Sands 1
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Left, the Horseshoe Bend Marching Five Star Band entertained the crowd in New Site as the next generation of Generals, top right, look on. The Generals, right, followed a tank onto the field before taking on Lanett. Benjamin Russell coach Danny Horn, above, talks to his players during a timeout.
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Reeltown down and started executing — I was really pleased with effort and the adjustments.” Another kick split the uprights and moved the tally to 21-0 with 4:18 left in the opening stanza. Defensively, the Rebels held again. Tre Tre Hughley fielded the punt and ran 65 yards through a cluster of Bobcats and out of his shoes for the touchdown. A snafu on the point after attempt led to one of the few positive Woodland plays in the first half, a defensive stop. Reeltown, at the end of the opening frame, led 27-0. RaJerrian Wright and Kolby Coan recorded sacks for the Rebels and a short punt set Reeltown near midfield to start the next drive. Runs by Trey O’Neal and Faison moved the Rebels to the Bobcats 19. Hunt, on first down, connected with Shaw again for the touchdown. With the point after splitting the uprights, Reeltown’s lead swelled to 34-0 with 7:41 left to play. “I think we played good, we came out better than we normally do,” Shaw said. “I had a little corner on me (on both touchdown receptions). He was good for his size, but I went out and made the catch.” Woodland, who up to this point in the game had been stymied offensively, began to string a drive together led by the legs of Herring. The key to sustaining the drive came as a result of a muffed punt by the Rebels. Woodland recovered and used the momentary momentum swing to score its only points of the night. Jake Lovvorn connected with David Higgs to move inside the Rebel 20
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Reeltown’s Landon Hunt (11) holds back Woodland High School’s Jordan Herring (7) during Friday night’s game as the Rebels battled the Bobcats.
before calling his own number and sprinting into the end zone for the touchdown, making the score 34-6. Unfortunately, for the visitors, they never got any closer than 28-points. On a busted play, Reeltown’s O’Neal used his athleticism to out-run the defense and his shoes en route to a 65-yard touchdown. After again holding the Bobcat offense, Makevon Hughley fielded the punt and returned it 72 yards for the touchdown. Fielding it on a hop near the Rebels sideline,
Hughley sprinted downfield, cutting back toward the center thanks to a key block, for the touchdown. “This a good win for us,” Hughley said. With 24 minutes of football in the books, Reeltown went into the intermission leading 46-6. “We played two really good halves of football in the first two weeks, but not a complete game and I think we did that tonight,” Johnson said. “But, there’s a lot of room for improvement and we’ve got a lot of football left.
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Top, Reeltown’s Kolby Coan (7) brings down Woodland High School’s Bryant Keith (2) during Friday night’s game as the Rebels battled the Bobcats. Above, Reeltown’s Makevon Hughley (4) is stopped by Woodland High School’s Jordan Herring (7) during Friday night’s game as the Rebels battled the Bobcats.
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Childersburg 52, Holtville 21 CORRECTION: Holtville’s Jaderick Carter was misidentified as Kolby Potts in last week’s edition of Sports Extra. Tallapoosa Publishers regrets this error.
By BUDDY ROBERTS The Daily Home
Twenty unanswered fourth-quarter points boosted Childersburg to a 52-21 region win against Holtville in the Tigers’ first game at their new John W. Cox Stadium. “Tonight was all about giving the fans a win,” Childersburg coach Jon Beverly said. “It was a gritty game. We came out in the second half and made some early mistakes, but we shook them off and showed a lot of mental toughness.” Beverly particularly praised the offensive line and quarterback Jalen Kidd, who was intercepted twice in the third quarter before throwing to Isaiah Jones for one touchdown and running 52 yards for another. “This is the biggest night we’ve ever had on the new field,” Kidd said as he performed a victory dance on the sideline in the he’s closing seconds. Beverly said, “Jalen shook it off and did a good job of bouncing back.” Earlier, Kidd had contributed two touchdowns to Childersburg’s 18-7 halftime lead, connecting with T.K. Kenebrew on a short scoring pass and one of 70 yards, sandwiching a 12-yard touchdown run by Kellan McCain. Holtville briefly took control of the game in the third quarter, answering
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The Holtville Bulldogs find running room in a 2016 game against Elmore County.
a 57-yard Kylan Bennett touchdown with a 60-yard scoring pass from Kalandre Baker to Tyler Richardson. After three back-to-back turnovers — two by Childersburg, one by Holtville — Baker threw to Benjamin Buck for a 31-yard touchdown, narrowing the score by five points.
The Tigers’ remaining scores came on 9-yard runs by Justin Taylor and Maurice Bennett. “We did run the ball well, but we have to do better on pass protection next week,” Beverly said. Kylan Bennett rushed for 125 yards, and Kidd ran for 80. Kenebrew gained
Edgewood gives Springwood all it can in loss STAFF REPORT TPI Staff
Following a drubbing at the hands of Southwest Georgia Academy last week, the Edgewood Academy football team rallied during practice week but came up short against a strong Springwood squad Friday night. The Edgewood Academy Wildcats (1-2, 0-1) fell 23-14 to the Springwood Academy Wildcats in a game plagued by penalties and miscues. Edgewood coach Eric Folmar said there were too many mistakes for a team as young as the Wildcats to overcome and left a lot of points on the field “It was the difference in the ball game but our guys played
through a lot of adversity,” he said. “And they showed a lot of toughness playing it out until the end.” The scoring was at a premium in the first quarter with both squads failing to knock a dent in the scoreboard but Springwood capitalized in the second quarter on an 86-yard touchdown pass and a 34-yard field goal. Edgewood responded with a Tyler Abernathy 6-yard touchdown run and trailed Springwood 10-7 at halftime. The Springwood Wildcats extended their lead early in the third quarter on a 23-yard scoring pass but Edgewood pulled within three points on a Christian Ivey 6-yard run to end the quarter. Springwood managed to tack on another score near the end of the con-
test to place the final score at 23-14. Folmar and the Wildcats don’t settle for moral victories but Folmar felt his team played to the best of its ability despite its youth and a few key injuries that has diminished the depth of an already inexperienced team. “I’m really proud of our guys for playing as hard as they could regardless of our injuries and lack of experience,” he said. “It was a tough night but the guys showed up and speaks to the character and attitude they possess.” The Wildcats hit the road for the next contest, traveling to Auburn to face the Lee-Scott Academy Warriors (2-1, 1-0) in an AISA Class 3A Region 1 matchup.
120 rushing yards. The Tigers were without their regular kicker and succeeded on only two of eight two-point conversion attempts. “He’ll be back in commission next week, and Terry Thomas did a good job for us on kickoffs tonight,” Beverly said.
Springwood 23, Edgewood 14 Springwood 23, Edgewood 14 Springwood 0 10 7 6 — 23 Edgewood 0 7 7 0 — 14 Second Quarter Springwood – 86-yard pass (kick good) Springwood – 34-yard field goal Edgewood – Tyler Abernathy 6 run (Kam Burleson kick) Third Quarter Springwood – 23-yard pass (kick good) Edgewood – Christian Ivey 6 run (Burleson kick) Fourth Quarter Springwood – 14-yard run (kick failed) Team Statistics Springwood Edgewood Rushing yards 129 246 Passing yards 228 174 Total yards 357 420 Individual Statistics Rushing — Ivey 31-152, Abernathy 17-94. Passing — Ivey 12-14-174. Receiving — Burleson 4-109, Matt Williams 3-43