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MAYOR FIRES FINANCE DIRECTOR Deputy Police Chief Jay Turner opens the door to the finance director’s office Friday morning just after Mayor Charles Shaw terminated Sandra Machen.
By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor
Alexander City Mayor Charles Shaw relieved City Finance Director Sandra Machen of her duties Friday morning. A released statement indicated that “Machen is being terminated due to violating 7.3.1 Group One Offenses.” The release defines a serious violation of city administrative regulations, department rules, lawful orders or direction made or given by a supervisor. The release further lists conduct unbecoming an employee, falsification
Technology Director Rob Pridgen at a budget work session Thursday evening. When Pridgen didn’t answer the questions, Shaw told the city council that he has been secretly conducting an investigation for “about a month” that required him to order the restriction of the city’s finance director from accessing some information in the financial software used by the city. The mayor refused to give any details of the scope of the investigation or who initiated it. “I can’t talk about that at this time,” Shaw said. “I can’t say anything until we know the results. That’s all I’m See FIRED, Page 3
and dishonesty as possible grounds for dismissal under a “Group One Offense.” Shaw said he couldn’t comment on the termination because it was an ongoing investigation. He wouldn’t indicate whether any thought was given to a suspension to allow for the investigation to be completed. “I really can’t say anything more about her termination at this time,” Shaw said. Through email, Machen said she did have any comment at this time. The first knowledge of any investigation came to light after pointed questions asked to Information
GARDEN EXTRAVAGANZA More than 300 get loads of info from the experts
Tallapoosa shows 1.1 percent decrease in unemployment
By Mia Osborn Outlook Staff Writer
This Friday, more than 300 gardeners flocked to Alexander City’s Betty Graham Technology Center Ballroom for the annual Fall Gardening Extravaganza. The event was hosted by the Tallapoosa County Extension Office and Tallapoosa County Master Gardeners Association. “I think it’s going well,” said Tallapoosa County Extension Agent Shawn Harris. “We had 330 people register.” Judging by the size of the crowd, most – if not all – of those people showed up to learn from a series of expert lecturers. This year’s speakers included Arlie Powell, founder of the Alabama Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association; Nancy J. Loewenstein, executive director of the Alabama Invasive Plant
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The 330 or so attendees at the Fall Garden Extravaganza were treated to information by experts like Dr. Arlie Powell above and television garden show host P. Allen Smith, right. after each presentation, attendees like Lake Martin resident Charles Borden were allowed to ask questions like how to keep deer and squirrels out of fruit orchards.
Tallapoosa County’s unemployment rate continued its downward trend, falling to a preliminary, seasonally adjusted 6.5 percent in August, down from July’s 6.8 percent and last August’s 7.6 percent, according to numbers released Friday by Gov. Robert Bentley’s office and prepared by the Alabama Department of Labor in cooperation with the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Cliff Williams / The Outlook Alabama’s Help wanted signs like this August rate one on the door of Huddle was 6.2 House are common across percent, the area. unchanged from July and down from August 2014’s rate of 6.5 percent. “There was very little change this
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There are small miracles happening at Easter Seals Camp ASCCA in Jacksons Gap almost every day. There’s the child with autism who, after three years of a volunteer’s efforts to coax him down a zipline, finally makes the trip, erupting in a rare burst of laughter as he makes his way down. There’s the girl with physical disabilities who tells her mother about the fun she had tubing just to See ASCCA, Page 9
Covert investigations of city departments, multiple accounts for mobile communications that no one seemed to know about, sewer issues that could take millions to correct and another attempt at public works reorganization where the employees told the council what they would do rather than the council making a decision that would have been best for the city. That’s just part of what was unearthed in Thursday’s See BUDGET, Page 9
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DEAR ABBY: I’m 16, go to high school, play football and make good grades. At church every Sunday, a lady who is one of my mom’s friends always makes a point of coming up to me to talk. She says things about me growing up to be a man, and asks me if I’m dating. She always gives me an extended hug. It’s really uncomfortable for me, and embarrassing. I tried to talk to my mom about it, but she just said her friend is a very affectionate person. To me, the way she does it is creepy and scary. I don’t want to be unfriendly to anybody, but this is different. Any suggestions? -- ENOUGH ALREADY, IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR ENOUGH: Yes. Listen to your gut. Tell your mother her friend is coming across as creepy and scary. Because her behavior makes you uncomfortable, avoid physical contact with her by stepping back when she tries to hug you. And
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if she brings up the subject of whether you’re dating, change the subject (“Lovely sermon, wasn’t it, Mrs. Robinson?”). Then walk away. DEAR ABBY: I’ve been living with my boyfriend for several years, and he has this habit of not locking the front door. Is this a guy thing? I have told him repeatedly that I don’t feel safe when he does this, yet every other morning I wake up and the front door is not locked! I feel like a broken record. His response is: “I’m here. Nothing is going to happen.” He also doesn’t lock the balcony door. Even though we are on the second floor, I still hate
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original tags on them and were clearly never worn. My sister returned the clothes to me and told me that because they were from a consignment shop, she did not want them and they wouldn’t be used. Is something wrong with gifting an item purchased at a consignment shop? -- GIFT GIVING IN NEW YORK DEAR GIFT GIVING: Of course not! Your sister was extremely rude to do what she did. And I have to wonder about the “friend” who felt compelled to tell her where the baby gifts had been purchased, in light of the fact that the price tags were still on the garments and they had never been worn. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
Obituaries Funeral service for Mrs. Tera Jean Rice, 65, of Alexander City, will be Sunday, September 20, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. at the Radney Funeral Home. Dr. Wayne Wright will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hillview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 19, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Radney Funeral Home. Mrs. Rice passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015 at Russell Medical Center. She was born on March 18, 1950 in Alexander City Alabama to Thomas Weldon Fuller and Sarah Annie Hartsfield Fuller. She was an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mrs. Rice was a gold star mother. Her kids and her parents were her life. She loved her dogs
and was a fan of NASCAR and Alabama football. She is survived by her husband, Jeffie Murl Rice of Alexander City; daughter, Tonya Lynn Fuller of Ashland; grandchildren, Caleb Campbell, Joseph Fuller, and Elizabeth Campbell; father, Thomas Weldon Fuller of Alexander City; sister, Teresa Ann Whitley (Glen), of Alexander City; brother, Terry W. Fuller (Carla), of Tunnell Hill, GA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Annie Hartsfield Fuller; daughter, Donna Jeanese Jarrell; sons, Thomas Randall Jarrell and Jerome Allen Rice; and brother, Thomas Lynn Fuller. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.radneyfuneralhome. com. Radney Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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coming home to doors in the apartment that are unlocked. It makes me feel vulnerable. Am I overreacting? How can I talk to him about it without sounding like a nag? -- AMBER IN TEXAS DEAR AMBER: You are not overreacting. Your boyfriend appears to be operating under the delusion that he is a superhero. Too often we see reports in the news about yet another tragedy, after which a neighbor appears on camera saying, “I don’t understand it. Things like this don’t happen in our neighborhood.” Because you haven’t been able to convince him to change his ways, the solution to your problem is to take the initiative and lock the doors yourself.
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Three officials join Republican Party in Coosa County Fired Staff Report The Outlook
The Coosa County Republican Party announced earlier this week that District Judge Carlton Teel, Probate Judge Terry Mitchell and Circuit Clerk Jeff Wood have been officially accepted into the Republican Party. At a meeting on Sunday, Sept. 13, these three officials presented formal requests to join the Republican Party and they were each approved and accepted by unanimous votes of the Coosa County Republican Party Executive Committee. This event is the culmination of the efforts of the local party to change Coosa County from a predominately Democrat county to a predominately Republican County.
Teel was first appointed to office in June, 2003 by Gov. Bob Riley upon the retirement of his brother Bobby Teel. In 2004, Carlton was elected into the office by 69.8 percent of the voters in Coosa County and he is now in his second elected term. He has announced his intention to run for reelection in 2016. TeeI is a lifelong resident of Rockford. Mitchell has served in office since 2000 and is in his third term of office. He is a fourth generation native and lifelong resident of Coosa County, currently living in the Stewartville community. Judge Mitchell is the immediate past president of the Alabama Probate Judges Association and currently serves as Board Chairman of the Central Electric Cooperative.
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Council; Walter Reeves, host of The Lawn and Garden Show on Atlanta’s NewsTalk WSB radio and P. Allen Smith. Smith is the host of three television shows on garden design, maintenance and cooking with homegrown produce. Smith said his presentation helps Alabama gardeners explore “the fruits and flowers that grow best here” and what to do with their produce once it’s grown. “I cover different creative things to do with flowers, so there are decorating tips along the way,” said Smith. Lectures were held from 9:15 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m. In between speakers, guests browsed displays of plants, free gardening pamphlets and other sponsor presentations set up around the edge of the ballroom. Sponsors also donated door prizes, including a large patio grill from The Home Depot and a variety of lawn tools. Guests, sponsors and speakers alike expressed how pleased they were at how the day turned out. As Smith remarked when he took the stage, “Any time I get to be around a bunch of plant nerds, I’m happy.”
Jobs month in our unemployment numbers,” said Gov. Robert Bentley in a statement that accompanied the statistics. “We focus on the fact that we continue to show year-over-year growth in our wage and salary employment, meaning that the trend of slow and steady progress is continuing. This week, we celebrated the inauguration of operations for Airbus in Mobile and announced an expansion at Mercedes Benz with 300 new jobs. We are working every day to create jobs, and our efforts will continue.” Over the year, wage and salary employment in the state increased 23,300, with gains in the education and health services sector (+7,700), the leisure and hospitality sector (+4,700), and the construction sector (+4,000), among others. Wage and salary employment increased in August by 900. Monthly gains were seen in the government sector (+1,600), the education and health services sector (+1,000), and the leisure and hospitality sector (+700), among others. JobLink, the state’s online free jobs database (www.joblink.alabama.gov), registered 23,299 active job orders in August. “All of the metro areas saw their unemployment rates drop or remain constant over the month, and 64 of 67 counties saw their rate either drop or remain constant in August,” Alabama Department of Labor Commissioner Fitzgerald Washington said. “Only one Alabama county experienced an increase in its unemployment rate over the year, which is telling us that all across the state, things are improving.” The Alabama county that saw its unemployment rate increase over August 2014 was Choctaw, which increased from 9.6 percent to 9.8 percent.
Wood was first elected to office in November of 2000. He was then reelected in 2006 and 2012, and is currently serving his third term in office. He has attended the Alabama Judicial College for continued education. Prior to being elected as Circuit Clerk, he owned and operated several businesses in Coosa County. On behalf of the Coosa County Republican Party, Chairman Jodi McDade stated they believe these three men have served Coosa County with honor and will continue to do so in the future under the Republican Party banner. “This is an exciting time for Coosa County politics and in the direction our county will take in the future,” she said.
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Though Tallapoosa County’s unemployment rate went down from July to August, there were 67 fewer people employed in the county in August, meaning the August unemployment number likely reflects slightly fewer people looking for jobs. Counties with the lowest unemployment rates in Alabama in August are: Shelby
County at 4.7 percent, Lee, Elmore, and St. Clair Counties at 5.5 percent, and Cullman and Baldwin Counties at 5.6 percent. Those with the highest rates – and those with double-digit rates – are Wilcox (16 percent), Clarke (12.9 percent), Lowndes (12.5 percent), Greene (11.2 percent), Dallas (10.8 percent), Monroe and Perry (both at 10.7 percent).
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going to say about it.” Councilman Jim Spann asked Shaw how long he thought it would be before he could talk about it. “I would say about a month,” Shaw said. But Friday, Shaw made the move and delivered a press release. Machen was led out of city hall by police officials and then they opened doors to her office. Councilman Tony Goss asked if the investigation began because Machen had uncovered several irregularities in employee pay that were approved by the mayor, without city council approval. “No, that’s not why it started,” Shaw said. Council member Sherry Ellison-Simpson said that she was saddened to hear of the mayor’s decision. “I have already contacted the Alabama League of Municipalities to check on the legalities of the way that has been handled,” Simpson said. “I expect that this will be something that the council will want to discuss further.” Councilman Bobby Tapley said news of the termination was disappointing. “I am saddened to hear of Ms. Machen’s termination,” Tapley said. “We as a council have been working very hard to put this dark cloud that the city has been under behind us and Sandra had been a big part of enlightening us to some of the inconsistencies. Now with this, it just puts us back under the same kind of turmoil that we have been trying to escape.”
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ontinued upheaval in our city government with regard to inequities in pay, the lawsuit brought by the Southern Poverty Law Center over jailing of defendants who couldn’t immediately pay fines and court costs and unauthorized raises for city workers can only serve to diminish the good things the city is doing for and offering to both its citizens and visitors. Friday, Mayor Charles Shaw abruptly fired finance director Sandra Machen, saying she had violated the city’s code of conduct. And you’ll also read in today’s paper an account of multiple mobile accounts paid by the city that no one in city government seems to be able to account for. Today’s news – like those stories above – is not news we are not happy to print, but yet are bound to in order to fulfill the mission of the Fourth Estate. But the issues at hand are further evidence to The Outlook that the citizens of Alexander City deserve and should demand a different and better form of city government. It has for years been our belief here at The Outlook that it is time we scrapped our mayor-council system for a councilcity manager form of government. The latter would allow the council to hire an experienced full-time professional to manage the affairs of the city by carrying out the policies and procedures adopted by the council. With the city council-manager system, the city could – and we hope it would – hire a manager who has experience as a city manager at a town of a size roughly equivalent to Alexander City. Would it cost the city more than a mayor? Slightly more, but savings that make up that difference would be found in more efficient government. It is our belief here at The Outlook that Alexander City should try the city manager approach. We believe it would increase the city’s efficiency and improve its reputation and, as a result, make Alexander City more attractive to sophisticated industrial leaders. Part of our role as a newspaper is to recognize when the need for change exists and make that need known. So we will bang the drum slowly. But we will continue to bang the drum.
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Happy Birthday to Lighthouse’s Mr. Willie Garrett Dear Editor, Bobby Tapley
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Happy birthday to Mr. Willie Garrett. Mr. Willie is a wonderful person. To know him is to love him. He is always there for you. He does outstanding work with United Way in just about all of their organizations. He does excellent work at the Lighthouse, where he works as the cook. He is a great cook. Ms. Teresa Moten and I went over there Wednesday. Ms. Moten teaches Bible study class over there. I go with her sometimes, but Wednesday was special. It was Mr. Willie’s
birthday. We gave him gifts. There was one gift that stood out. Ms. Teri and Mr. Mike gave him two tickets to the Alabama and Ole Miss game this weekend. How awesome is that, people? It couldn’t have happened to a better person than Mr. Willie. He is kind and loving and is always there to help. Glad to have been a part of your celebration, Mr. Willie. Hope you have many more happy birthdays. Arlean Wyckoff Alexander City
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Dear Editor, Somebody at The Outlook has to choose what political cartoon to publish. The cartoon chosen for the Sept. 15 edition was misleading, distasteful, and wrong. The picture was supposed to indicate that three prominent people who have publicly and strongly stood for religious freedom were motivated by hate and supported evil (symbolized by the snake). Religion is being threatened in our nation now in a variety of ways. The first amendment of
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Reader still waiting Franklin Street sidewalk repair Dear Editor,
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For 30 years, I have been riding and sometimes walking on Franklin Street. When I walk, part of the time I have to walk in the street. The trail that is supposed to be a sidewalk is the most disgraceful excuse for a sidewalk in this town. Over the years I have seen sidewalks all over town repaired and they are seldom used, if ever. I read that the sidewalk on Broad Street will be repaired. The children on Northside have good sidewalks. I applaud both of these projects. Seventeen or 18 years ago, I was the manager of Skinner Furniture Store on Franklin Street. There was a major flooding problem at
the bottom of my lower drive. The then mayor came and we discussed the problem and also the sidewalk. He said both would be fixed. The flooding problem was, but not the sidewalk. The present city council is trying to improve the looks of our city. I cannot help but question their wisdom, when they continue to allow this eyesore to exist. There is money available, thanks to our new tax. I say this is in closing: if they are not going to fix the sidewalk, at least keep that portion that is high grass cut so the children won’t get snake bit or have to walk in the street. Billy Waites Alexander City
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Jehovah-Jireh Church looking to expand food pantry to serve more residents By Corey Atwood
a mobile pantry. And the mobile pantry feeds over 150 people in one day,” said Bobo. Anywhere from 25 to 30 people regularly appear at the monthly food program and Bobo said that she plans to start serving at least 35 throughout the rest of the year. “I love it. It’s great,” Virginia McKinney said. McKinney has attended the church for years, but only recently started using the food bank services. She said that she considers it to be a helpful service to the community and an easy process to come and receive food. An application and eligibility forms, indicating a need based on income, must be submitted in order to receive a food package. Montgomery Area Food Bank is one supplier to Operation Breadbasket, however Bobo said that any donations are accepted. She said that to accomplish their goals for next year’s mobile pantry they would need at least 25 volunteers. For any information about donating, volunteering or sign-
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Several residents waited outside of the Jehovah-Jireh Church on Tuesday afternoon, as the community food bank distribution center was being set up inside. The doors opened at 2 p.m., and, one by one names were called in to receive a package of food. After that they left. Operation Breadbasket is a simple process and it was designed to be that way about 10 years ago by Virginia Bobo and Dr. Roderick Williams. “I was looking at a lot of different things that were going on in the area and a lot of different people was complaining about high living expenses here. And I wanted to find something that could help them with their bills and everything,” Bobo said. She said that she started a food program in order to help residents redirect some of their funds toward utilities and other necessities, instead of being spent largely just for food. “Next year my goal is doing
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Volunteers sort food prior to clients coming to pick up their monthly allotment from the church’s food pantry Tuesday. Below, volunteers pose for a photograph at the pantry.
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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
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New Beginning Baptist 1076 Coley Creek Rd.
Seleeta Baptist Booker St., Alex City 256-329-2685 Shady Grove Baptist Jackson’s Gap Community The Great Bethel Missionary 520 Christian St., Alex City 256-234-5513 Unity Baptist Robinson Rd., Alex City Zion Hill Missionary Baptist 583 S. Broadnax St., Dadeville BAPTIST – SOUTHERN Bay Pine Baptist 1480 Bay Pine Rd. Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4433
CHURCH OF GOD Alex City No. 2 A.C.O.P. Church of God Local Street, Alex City
New Concord Baptist Off hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-5390
Bread of Life A.C.O.P. Church of God Hwy. 280, Kellyton
New Elkahatchee Baptist Elkahatchee Rd., Alex City 256-329-9942
Cedar Street Church of God 711 Martin Luther King Blvd. Alex City
New Hope Baptist Lake Martin, off Hwy. 63 256-329-2510
Dadeville Church of God 425 Horseshoe Bend Rd. (Hwy. 49 N.) Dadeville 256-825-8820
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
New Providence Baptist Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City New Rocky Mount Baptist 670 Peckerwood Rd., Jackson’s Gap 256-794-3846
New Harvest Ministries Church of God Hwy 280 & Coosa 28 256-329-2331
Bethany Baptist Church Bethany Road
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
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
Darian Missionary Baptist Church Pearson Chapel Rd., Alex City 256-329-3865 Elam Baptist Robertson Rd. Alex City Early Rose Baptist 201 E Street, Alexander City
Calvary Baptist 819 Main St., Dadeville, 256-825-5989
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
Liberty Church 1034 Liberty Church Rd. Willow Point Alex City Macedonia Baptist Macedonia Circle, Goodwater 256-839-5793 Marietta Baptist Goodwater Miracle Missionary Baptist 1687 “I” Street 256-215-9788, 256-215-9787 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 Mt. Zion West Our Town Community, 256-234-7748
New Bethel Baptist Rock St., Dadeville, 256-825-7726
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Peace & Goodwill Baptist Cottage Grove Community Alexander City, 256-377-4634 Pine Grove Baptist Eagle Creek Rd., Dadeville
Eagle Creek Baptist Hwy. 49, Dadeville, 256-825-6048 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 First Baptist Tallassee St., Dadeville, 256-825-6232 Good News Baptist Church 10493 Hwy. 280, Jackson’s Gap 256-825-2555 Hackneyville Baptist Hwy. 63 N., Hackneyville
Perryville Baptist Perryville, 256-234-3588 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 Sandy Creek Baptist Alex City Sixth Street Baptist Sixth St., Alex City, 256-234-2408 Sunny Level Baptist Church Sunny Acres Subdivision Sewell Street
Hillabee Baptist Hillabee Rd., Alex City 256-234-6798
Town Creek Baptist Camp Ground Rd., Alex City
Horseshoe Bend Baptist Hwy. 280, Dadeville
Wayside Baptist 21 Wayside Circle, Alex City 256-234-5564
Jackson’s Gap Baptist Jackson’s Gap, 256-825-4951 Kellyton Baptist Kellyton, 256-329-1512 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
Zion Hill Baptist Hwy. 79, near Horseshoe Bend CATHOLIC St. John the Apostle 454 N. Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-3631 CHURCH OF CHRIST Alex City Church of Christ 945 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-234-6494 Dadeville Church of Christ East LaFayette St., Dadeville Meadows St. Church of Christ 306 Meadows St., Alex City
Pentecostal Church of God 163 Franklin Street, Alex City 256-215-4055
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints 1515 Worthy Road, Alex City (Corner of Worthy Place and Dadeville Road) CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Dadeville Church of the Nazarene Corner Hwy. 280 and 49, 256-825-8191 EPISCOPAL Saint James Episcopal Church 121 South Central Ave., Alex City 256-234-4752 HOLINESS Alex City Emmanuel Holiness Hillabee St., Alex City House of Restoration Holiness 519 Slaughter Ave., Camp Hill, 256-749-2373, 256-896-2904 FULL GOSPEL Dadeville Foursquare Gospel Church Old 280 By-pass Fellowship Revival Center Mission 316 6th Ave., Alex City 256-329-1510 weekends Kellyton Revival Center Co. Road 87 South Kellyton
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Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven. – Matthew 5:16
UNITED PENTECOSTAL Alex City Apostolic 3708 Robinson Rd., Alexander City, 256-329-1573 INDEPENDENT Faith Temple Franklin Street, Alex City, 256-234-6421 Family Worship Center 1676 Sewell Street 256-839-6895 First Congregational Christian 11th Ave. South, Alex City GAP Fellowship Ministries P.O. Box 1571, Alex City
Passion Church 3340 Hwy. 63 N., Alex City 256-409-9590
Jehovah-Jireh Ministries 252 Tallapoosa St., Alex City 256-215-4211
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Leap of Faith Outreach Ministry 886 Terrance Drive, 256-234-7119
Comer Memorial U.M. 427 East Church St., 256-329-3467
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Jesus answered, “I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.” – John 3:5
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH A conversation could be responsible for a gloomy mood. Just listen to your inner voice. You are likely to stun others with your behavior and at the same time lighten up the moment. Know that someone could be making a fuss about your actions. Tonight: Be adventurous. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You could be in the mood to negotiate a better resolution to an old problem that continues to persist. The other party will let you know in his or her charming way that he or she is not interested. Go oÉ&#x2C6; and make the most of the moment. Tonight: Not to be found. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You could witness a backĂ&#x201E;re as your ruling planet, Mercury, once more does the retrograde dance. Try to stay out of someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way, especially if this person is prone to angry outbursts. Keep the moment light and easy. Tonight: Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take yourself too seriously. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Take the day oÉ&#x2C6;, and stop apologizing for changing peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s schedules. Everyone needs to take time for him- or herself, you included. Your communication excels and helps others to understand you better. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll receive appropriate responses. Tonight: Make it easy. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You have a talent for sniÉ&#x2030;ng out fun, especially if you have a loved one around you. You might discover that this person is not feeling up to snuÉ&#x2C6;. Do whatever you can to help the emotional climate around the two of you. Tonight: Treat this person to dinner. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Tension builds around you, but youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll steer clear of this type of stress and negativity. Your sense of humor kicks in when an inevitable conĂ&#x2026;ict of interest occurs. Why not allow everyone to have it his or her own way for the next few days? Tonight: Let a friend take the lead. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
HHHH Communication Ă&#x2026;ourishes to such an extent that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be found except by phone. Even in that case, you are unlikely to respond. Someone might inadvertently express hostile feelings. This personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s words seem twisted and not grounded. Let it go. Tonight: Hang out. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You see a situation quite differently from how others see it. Your values often diÉ&#x2C6;er from those held by the people around you. Share your views, but understand that others might Ă&#x201E;nd it hard to grasp them. Not everyone views things the way you do. Tonight: Make it your treat. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might be ready to forge ahead, but at what cost? Someone you care about easily could refuse to budge. On one level, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Ă&#x201E;nd this behavior to be a nuisance; on another level, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see that this person has a valid reason to be reluctant. Tonight: Honor your needs Ă&#x201E;rst. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Stay focused on what you want right now, even though you are likely to be surrounded by a bunch of people. Let go of a need to be serious, and allow yourself to touch base with your inner child. Someone close will want to celebrate with you. Tonight: Play it low-key. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH Friends rank high as a priority in an Aquarianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. You might be more dependent on them than you realize. When people surround you, you have little to complain about. Listen to a loved one who seems to want to share some recent happenings. Tonight: Celebration is in order! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH You might be somewhat hesitant to let it all hang out. Whether you are the host or hostess of a happening or simply responsible for one other person will make little diÉ&#x2C6;erence. Your determination to facilitate an event or situation dominates. Tonight: A must show.
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Alexander City budget work session. All that came before the city’s finance director was fired Friday morning. One of the most contentious discussions was when it came to reorganization of public works. The idea was delayed in August, when a 3-3 vote nullified the move. The plan reduced the number of superintendents and employees in public works from four to two, while increasing the pay for those two by more than $10,000 each. The plan was actually put in motion earlier this year. Raises were given to the two new superintendents after discussion with Mayor Charles Shaw, but were never approved by the city council, which is required by the city’s personnel manual.
But Thursday the idea was brought back up and Councilman Bobby Tapley said he could support it, but thought the pay for the superintendents should be more in line with what is being paid to people at the same level in other departments. City Engineer and Public Works Director Gerard Brewer asked the two if they would agree to that. Both nixed the idea even with the thought of waiting until the Auburn University pay study is complete to see what pay level they suggested. “We will just go ahead and fill the vacant positions and leave it the way it was,” Brewer said. Some estimated that filling the positions that have been unfilled for several months could cost the city as much as $140,000. The council does have the author-
ity to make changes to the city’s personnel list and force the issue, but Thursday night none of them seemed inclined to do that. Brewer did say as a part of the capital budget discussion that the issues with the city sewer system are much worse than they originally thought. Over time the city has set aside $14 million for sewer upgrades, but Brewer warned that even that amount may not be enough to correct what they have found. It was also learned that the city has three accounts with Verizon. One is the city’s main account, but no one seemed to know anything about the other two. The name on one of those is the city’s IT Director Rob Pridgen, who told the council that even he didn’t know anything about it.
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hear her mother respond, “What’s tubing?” “If her mother didn’t know what tubing was, then you know she didn’t,” said Dana Rickman, director of marketing communications at Camp ASCCA (Alabama’s Special Camp for Children and Adults). “We see little things like that all the time, kids doing things they never would have thought about doing or, if they did, their parents couldn’t afford for them to do it.” According to Rickman, 4,300 people spend time at Camp ASCCA each year. Many of them are persons with intellectual and physical disabilities. The facility also holds day camps, science camps and more for other groups of kids, like the large group of sixth graders that was visiting from Auburn’s Drake Middle School on Thursday. But it’s the people with disabilities that are the camp’s main charge. They range in age from 6 to 84 (a man from the Mobile area who visits every year). No matter their age, the campers engage in a wide variety of activities, including swimming, canoeing, tubing, adaptive water skiing, a zip line, water slide, splash pad, horseback riding, archery, environmental education, arts and crafts and more. The camp is funded by a combination of sources, including the state, foundations, grants, individuals, businesses, organizations and, of course, the United Way, including the Lake Martin Area United Way and others. “Where the United Way comes in is by stepping up to pay the costs of attending the camp for many of
those who wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford the costs,” said Rickman. The camp staff includes a director, Matt Rickman, who happens to be Dana’s husband; an administrator; directors of marketing, community relations, health services (a registered nurse) and food services; program specialists for aquatics, outdoor adventure and outdoor education; a maintenance and housekeeping supervisor; an accountant and a secretary. But what really makes the camp go, particularly in the summer, are the 55-70 or so counselors the camp hires each summer. “They are the ones that develop the relationships with and leave the impressions on the campers,” said Rickman. “Of course our campers are the most important people here, but I think our counselors are right up there with them because they’re what makes the camp special. They’re what’s special to our campers, that bond that’s created over the summer. So when they leave, that’s what the campers miss so is their counselor. They had fun tubing on the lake and they had fun on the zipline, but what they really miss is their counselor.” The counselors are mainly college students, all 18 and above, and are paid $200 per week, said Rickman. Some counselors are performing internships as part of their college program, others simply volunteer because of a desire to help. For years, the counselors came largely from Alabama but, by using Facebook, the camp now draws counselors from across the coun-
try. “We’ve drawn counselors from Missouri, Washington – even up east,” Rickman said, adding that the camp has also attracted a couple of international counselors through a program called Camp America. Camp ASCCCA was built entirely on land donated by Alabama Power Co. The camp will celebrate 40 years of service to people with physical and intellectual disabilities next year, having opened its doors in 1976. Applications for Camp ASCCA’s Summer Camp
2016 will be available in either December or January and downloadable at campascca.org. The Lake Martin Area United Way needs your support to reach its campaign goal and help the 26 agencies it supports, including Easter Seals Camp ASCCA. You can send your donation to Lake Martin Area United Way, P.O. Box 876, Alexander City, AL 35011 or give at their office at 17-B Main Street in Alexander City. For more information, contact them at 256-329-3600.
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PRAYER SUMMIT: Passion Church is hosting a prayer summit Saturday, Sept. 19 form 8 a.m. to noon Join us as we pray for our naiton, the nations of the world, our community and for individual needs. TRADE DAY: The Bibb Graves School is hosting a trade day Sept. 19 and every third Saturday of each month from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds go to renovations at the school.
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September 20 FINE ARTS ACADEMY: The First United Methodist Fine Arts Academy individual voice and instrumental lessons begin the week of Sept. 20. Call 256-234-6322 for more informations BACK TO CHURCH SUNDAY: Are you feeling disconnected from God and meaningful, spiritual relationships with others? Sixth Street Baptist Church would like to invite you to “Back to Church Sunday” Sept. 20. Come give church another chance. Bible study for all ages at 8:45 a.m. and morning worship service at 10 a.m. For more information call 256-794-3074. SACRED HARP SINGING: Smyrna Primitive Baptist Church will hold its annual Sacred Harp Singing Sunday, Sept. 20. The church is located just eastof Goodwater on County Road 83. Singing begins at 10 a.m. with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and more singing in the afternoon. Bring a covered dish and join us. Listeners and singers welcome. For more information call William Futral at 256--839-6670. 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: Thurman and Brenda Hamlet will be celebrating 50 years of marriage Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at 6th Street Baptist Church in Alexander City. Please RSVP to 256-625-0391. CHOIR DAY: Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Wadley is hosting choir day Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Guest minister is Pastor Rodreick Williams and the Jehovah Jireh Ministry Choir. All groups, choirs and soloist are invited. GOSPEL CHOIR: The Auburn University Gospel choir will perform at Red Ridge United Methodist Church Sunday, Sept. 20 at 9:30 a.m. led by Dr. William Powell, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities at Auburn University and Dr. Rosephanye Powell, Charles W. Barkley Professor of Voice at Auburn U. This high-spirited ensemble performs current gospel hits and standards as well as folk spirituals. Dr. William Powell has guest conducted at Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney World, the Crystal Cathedral, Kennedy Center and Washington National Cathedral . Dr Rosephanye Powell’s catalogue of works is published by some of the nation’s leading publishers. She is one of America’s premier composers of choral music. Red Ridge choir will join them in singing “Soon and Very Soon.” CHOIR DAY: The Almighty God Baptist Church of Goodwater is hosting Choir Day Sunday, Sept. 20 at 2:30 p.m. All Choirs, groups and solo’s are invited.
September 20-23 CHURCH REVIVAL: Oak Ridge Congressional Holiness Church of Dadeville is hosting revival services beginning Sunday, Sept. 20 through Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Rev. Harvey Miller Of Ridge Road Baptist in Opelika is the speaker. Everyone is welcome.
September 21 HORIZONS UNLIMITED: Dr. Mark Conversino of Maxwell AFB will speak at the Sept. 21 meeting from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Alexander City Board of Education.
September 22 FALL OPEN HOUSE: Volunteer Connections of Central Alabama, Inc. invites everyone to our VCCA Fall Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 22, any time from 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. We are so excited about the programs we offer to the community and we want to share information about them with you. Come by and visit with the VCCA Board of Directors. Please bring a friend or potential volunteer with you to the Open House! Light refreshments will be served. VCCA is located at 5030 Hwy 280, Suite C, Alexander City, AL 35010, (256-234-0347 or vcca.al@ gmail.com) in the Karen Channel State Farm Building.
September 23 HEALTH AND REHAB FAIR: Get in the Game with Adams Health & Rehab Health Fair! Come out to the Alexander City Sportsplex for Adams Health & Rehab Community Health Fair on Wednesday, Sept. 23 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon. Local vendors will provide community education, health screenings, bone density testing and many more opportunities for screenings. Do not miss this chance to learn helpful health tips as well as great food and entertainment. Please join them and show your team spirit.
September 26 CITY FEST: The Goodwater City Fest will be Sept. 26. All vendors, groups, soloists, rappers, and etc. are invited to attend and perform. For more information contact: Jessie Odum at 256-307-0147 or Brenda Simmons at 256-794-0727. BENCE FAMILY REUNION: The Bence Family Reunion will be Sept. 26 at Zion Hill Baptist Church on County Road 79. The reunion will begin around 11 a.m. Bring a covered dish for the noon meal. DRUG TAKE BACK: Walgreens in Alexander City is hosting a drug take back event Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local law enforcement will be on site to collect old and unwanted prescription and over the counter medications. No questions will be asked. GERMANY FAMILY REUNION: The Germany family reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Daviston Community Center. Things will start around 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. Bring a covered dish and join us. If you have any questions, contact Johnny
Germany at 256-234-7380. BENEFIT SINGING: The will be a benefit singing for Waylon Smith at New Hope Baptist Church Sept. 26 4 - 7 p.m. Donations are welcomed to help with medical costs and amputation of his leg. Singers include All For Him, God’s Mercy, and Heaven’s Express. TOY RIDE: The 3rd Annual Don Smith Memorial Toy Ride is Saturday, Sept. 26 starting at the Sportplex. Sign up at 10 a.m. and kick stands up at 11 a.m. $20 per bike and antique cars. For More information contact Tony Harris at 256-794-2969. BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL: The 15th annual Titus Bluegrass Festival is Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and over and free to children. Grab a lawn chair and head to the Titus Community Center to hear the likes of Prattville’s Glory Band,Solid Blue, Magnolia Drive and Baily Mountain Band. HUNTER EDUCATION COURSE: The last Tallapoosa County Hunter Education Course before the 2015-2016 hunting season at the Hackneyville Community Center. The course will be Sept. 26 from 7:30 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. To register for the course go to outdooralabama.com/hunting/education or for more information call Jerry Brown at 256-839-5154. MEN AND WOMEN CONFERENCE: Peace and Goodwill Missionary Baptist Church is hosting a Men and Women Conference Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. with guest speakers Deacon Calvin Kelley and Sister Jahazel Hooks.
September 27 CHURCH HOMECOMING: Socopatoy Church will celebrate its homecoming Sept. 27 with worship service at 11 a.m. The annual business will follow with fellowship dinner on the picnic tables. SINGING: The Dye Family will be singing at Old Union Baptist Church Sept. 27 5 p.m. Fellowship and food to follow. MEN AND WOMEN DAY: Centerview Missionary Baptist Church in Camp Hill is celebrating men and Women Day Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. Guest minister is Rev. S. Dewayne Drakeford. CHURCH HOMECOMING: Early Rose Missionary Baptist Church is holding homecoming services Sept. 27 at 2:30 p.m. The pastor is Rev. Berlyn D. Norris. Guest pastor will be Dr. James O. Blackmon.
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Pell City 17 .............. Benjamin Russell 42 Dadeville 54 .........................Holtville 14 Horseshoe Bend 0 ............... Reeltown 12
Randolph Co. 54 ...........Central-Coosa 18 Elmore County 0 ....................... Leeds 49 Central-Clay 33 ....................Tallassee 20
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Benjamin Russell quarterback Tyre Gray, right, cuts to the outside as offensive lineman Daniel Bland (74) leads the way against Pell City.
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Dadeville 54, Holtville 14
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Dadeville’s Isaiah Hicks hauls in a 78-yard touchdown pass behind Holtville’s Todd Buck (4) on the Tigers’ second play of the game in Slapout
Dadeville cruises past Bulldogs By Kevin Taylor The Wetumpka Herald
It was over after just four offensive plays by Dadeville here at Boykin Field Friday night. The Tigers (3-1) jumped out to a 21-0 lead after taking just four snaps before cruising the rest of the way for an easy 54-14 region victory over winless Holtville. By the end of the first half, Dadeville built a comfortable 41-7 lead after running 14 offensive plays. “I thought we played well there in the first quarter and had a few mistakes down the line, but I’m proud of the fact we got to play a lot of young players tonight,” Tigers coach Richard White said. “I’m just thankful we were able to come away with just a few nicks and bruises.” The eighth-ranked Tigers return to action in Dadeville against another highpowered offense in Munford. Isaiah got Dadeville on the scoreboard 45 seconds into the game when he hauled in a 78-yard strike from Shawn Jennings. After holding Holtville to three plays
Dadeville quarterback Shawn Jennings (1) takes the shotgun snap during the first quarter of Friday’s game with Holtville.
and punt, the Tigers tacked on another score on its first play. Jennings hit Tyreke Stone in stride for a quick 38-yard connection for a 14-0 lead. Then with 6:20 left in the same quarter, Margarius Buchanan broke free for a 78-yard run on Dadeville’s first play following another Bulldog punt. The Tigers were held to their longest drive of the quarter when they pieced together a three-play, 55-yard drive. Jennings scampered to the end zone from 47 yards out to give Dadeville a 27-0
cushion going into the second quarter. Holtville finally scratched the scoreboard with 9:40 left in the first half when Deontrey Jackson rumbled into the end zone from 3 yards out. It only took Dadeville 25 seconds to answer the score. Devin Johnson fielded the ensuing kickoff and raced 62 yards to extend the Tigers’ lead to 33-7. Dadeville’s final score of the half came on the first play after recovering a Bulldog fumble.
Dartavious Pearson broke free for a 60-yard sprint to the end zone to give the Tigers a 41-7 lead at intermission. By the second quarter, White had pulled most of his starters from the game and was playing reserves and freshmen to close out the game. Justin Bice and Kadore Glenn accounted for Dadeville’s two scores in the second half -- both on touchdown runs. As for Holtville, the Bulldogs tacked on one more score with 5:50 left to play in the game. Quarterback Reece Burbage found paydirt from 6 yards out to close out the scoring for the night. “We knew that (Dadeville) had elite athleticism and it would take us to execute 100 percent to even hang with them,” Holtville coach Hunter Adams said. “We certainly didn’t execute our game plan well and probably played at about 60 percent. There is no way you can have a chance against elite athletes like they have and not execute.” Holtville returns to action next Friday night in Montgomery to face Catholic in a non-region matchup.
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Holtville running back Deontrey Jackson (7) fights off the tackle by a Dadeville defender during the second quarter of Friday’s region game at Boykin Field in Slapout. Kevin Taylor The Wetumpka Herald
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Benjamin Russell 42, Pell City 17
No. 8 Wildcats roll over Pell City for first region win By Robert Hudson Outlook Sports Editor
A fumble on the first play from scrimmage foreshadowed what ended up being a long night for the Pell City Panthers, as they fell 42-17 to the No. 8 Benjamin Russell Wildcats on Friday at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex. The dominating win gave the Wildcats their first region win of the year heading into the second half of the 2015 season. Danny Horn, head coach of Benjamin Russell (4-1, 1-1 Class 6A-Region 3), said the fast start made all the difference in what was a dominant first half for the Wildcats. “It’s big for us. I thought they gave us a couple, but we took advantage of them, too,” Horn said. “Give the kids a lot of credit. I thought first half we played well. Second half, we kind of slopped around a little bit, but we had a good drive to score in the second half that kind of put it away.” The Panthers (2-3, 1-2 Class 6A-Region 3) opened the game with the fumble a their own 20-yard line that was recovered by Benjamin Russell cornerback Rodney Carroll at the Pell City 16. Two plays later, BRHS running back NeColby Maxwell plunged up the middle for the touchdown, as the Sean Rape extra point gave the Wildcats a 7-0 lead with 11:29 left in the first quarter. Benjamin Russell added on to its lead with 2:01 left in the first, finishing off a 45-yard drive with a 6-yard touchdown run by quarterback Tyre Gray that made it 14-0. The momentum stayed with Benjamin Russell, as the Wildcats took advantage of a bobbled punt that set up a short, 31-yard drive that was capped off with a 14-yard score by Gray. The Wildcats lead went up to 21-0 with 9:33 left in the first half. The Wildcats had another short scoring drive in the first half starting from the Panthers’ 49-yard line. A 22 yard run by Benjamin Russell’s DeVee Herron set up the 27-yard touchdown pass from Gray to Cole Grogan to extend the lead to 28-0 with 6:59 left in the second quarter. After forcing another Pell City punt, the Wildcats only needed one play to add to their lead, as Gray sprinted up the middle on the read option for a 67-yard score, making it 35-0 with 3:47 left in the first half. The Panthers finally got on the board, sending the game into halftime at 35-7 after an 80-yard pass from J.R. Ross to Christopher Lynch with 3:47 left in the second quarter. Pell City added a 35-yard field goal by Sergio Alvarez Jr. with 4:38 left in the second that was set up off a Gray interception by the Panthers’ Tyler Holloman. Benjamin Russell’s final score of the
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Benjamin Russell quarterback Tyre Gray, left, rolls away from Pell City defensive lineman Carlos Nobles (8) during Friday’s game in Alexander City. Gray rushed for 150 yards and four touchdowns in the 42-17 Benjamin Russell win.
game came off a 27-yard run by Gray with 41 seconds left in the third quarter. Pell City’s final score was an 86-yard touchdown pass from Hudson Hughes to Ross with 4:43 left in the game. Horn said that while he would like to see more effort from the reserves, the Wildcats will take what was an important region win. “I know we had some second and third teamers our there, but we’ve got to do a better job when we put those
players in of playing football instead of giving up big plays,” Horn said. “That’s what disappointing. But it was a big, big win for us, and we’ll take them any way we can get them.” Benjamin Russell’s Timmy Lawson also had an interception on the night. Benjamin Russell’s Hal Coker recovered a fumble on a muffed punt, as Pell City had three turnovers on the night. Gray led the Wildcats with 150 yards rushing on 11 carries with four touch-
downs on the ground. Gray was also 6-of-9 passing for 67 yards with one score and an interception. The Wildcats ran for 321 yards and had 388 yards of total offense on the night, while Pell City had 310 yards of total offense with 216 yards coming through the air. Benjamin Russell will hit the road next week to face Stanhope Elmore in a non-region game on Friday.
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Pictured, clockwise from top left, BRHS quarterback Tyre Gray rolls out as Chase Burton (19) leads the way. Gray (8) and running back NeColby Maxwell (3) celebrate a score early in the first quarter. Benjamin Russell’s Timmy Lawson tries to break a tackle as C.J. Wyckoff (16) and Craig Abercrombie (47) provide a block. Benjamin Russell’s DeVee Herron (18) plants Pell City punter Hunter Defreese (42) after a bobbled punt.
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Benjamin Russell cheerleaders celebrate a Wildcats touchdown during Friday night’s game in Alexander City.
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Benjamin Russell’s Rodney Carroll (5) races around the corner on a jet sweep play in the first quarter of Friday’s 42-17 win over Pell City.
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Leeds 49, Elmore County 0
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Leeds’ Tyler Rose runs around the diving grasp of Elmore County’s Travis Rawls during Friday night’s Class 4A, Region 3 matchup at Leeds.
Green Wave drowns Panthers in shutout By Cory Diaz The Wetumpka Herald
Leeds rolled up nearly 500 yards of offense in its 49-0 romp over Elmore County Friday night. The No. 5-ranked Green Wave (3-2, 1-1) amassed 499 total yards, scoring six touchdowns, and limiting the Panthers (3-1, 2-1) to just 127 yards on offense. “I’d say Leeds has got one of the best front fives I’ve seen in years,” ECHS
Head Coach Norman Dean said. “They are big, strong, athletic, a lot of speed. They are very good. “They’ve got several kids that are looking to play SEC ball. Overall, that’s probably the fastest team we’ve played since we played them play last year. I don’t know if they have a weak spot; I didn’t see one.” Leeds jumped out to a 7-0 lead when Elmore County junior quarterback Will Venable threw an interception that was returned for a score on the Panthers
opening possession. In the second quarter behind the Green Wave, 21-0, ECHS drove the ball down to the Leeds 25. But Venable tossed his second pick of the game in the corner of the end zone to stifle his team’s chances. Venable ended the night 4-for-9 for 65 yards. “We moved the ball some against Leeds, we just turned it over. We made mistakes; at the 25, we throw one up in the air at the corner of the end zone,”
Dean said. “That’s just not the place to do that. You can’t do that against a team as good as they are. “Hopefully, we learned some lessons tonight that’ll make us a better ball team for the rest of the year.” Senior running back Travis Rawls finished with 114 total yards on offense, and senior Kell Floyd had a big game returning kickoffs, accruing 171 yards. On defense, Donovan Jones led the Panthers with six tackles, including a sack and senior Markel Leonard added five stops.
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Reeltown 12, Horseshoe Bend 0
Sluggish Rebels score early, hold off Generals in defensive effort By David Granger Outlook Staff Writer
Friday night at Reeltown’s NixWebster-O’Neal Stadium was all about returns. Reeltown returned to action after an open week, returned a punt and a fumble for touchdowns and downed Class 2A Region 5 foe Horseshoe Bend 12-0 to move to 2-2 on the season that Rebel head coach Jackie O’Neal returned for after his retirement. Both of Reeltown’s touchdowns came in the game’s first half. With 3:22 left in the first quarter, Reeltown stopped Horseshoe Bend at the Generals’ 22, forcing Thomas Stinson’s punt. Reeltown’s Markez McCullough fielded it at his own 45 and streaked down the right side for the score. At the 8:09 mark of the second quarter, the Rebels forced Horseshoe Bend into a fourth-and-17 situation. Generals quarterback Braxton Walls was pressure as he went back to pass and scrambled in the pocket before fumbling at his own 35. Reeltown’s C.J. Bell scooped up Walls’ fumble and rumbled in for the score. Both of Reeltown’s tries for two were unsuccessful and the Rebels, having held a 12-0 lead at the half. Horseshoe Bend managed only two first downs in the first two quarters. After the game, O’Neal evaluated his team’s progress during its week off. “In some aspects I thought we improved and in others we didn’t,” said O’Neal. “I thought overall we were a little sluggish tonight. Maybe we worked them too hard during the off week. “Defensively, though, I thought we played better as a unit. At times tonight, I thought our defense played exceptionally well. Offensively, I didn’t think we played our best. We definitely had some rough spots on
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Reeltown’s Cody Martin, above, runs around end in the third quarter against Horseshoe Bend. Martin rushed for 100 yards on 25 carries. Below, Generals quarterback Braxton Walls sends a pass down field against the Rebels. Walls completed nine of 17 passes.
that side of the ball. We had some bright moments tonight, but they were fleeting.” Horseshoe Bend head coach Jason Franklin, who saw his team fall to 0-4 on the year, said the Generals suffered again from the self-inflicted wounds that have haunted them all year. “It’s really the same song, just a different dance,” Franklin said. “We let penalties and turnovers beat us. One of the turnovers they turned into a score, We’re first and 10 inside their 30 one time and penalties turn it into fourth and a mile. But I thought we played some good, hard football tonight, too. This is a tough team and Reeltown’s always a tough place to
play. I’m proud of those guys and all we can do is keep plugging until we get it turned around.” Reeltown was led offensively by Cody Martin, who rushed for 100 yards on 25 carries, and quarterback Takoreyon Edwards, who completed nine of his 19 passing attempts for 92 yards. For Horseshoe Bend, the dependably reliable Drew Hill carried 21 times for 98 yards. Walls completed nine of 17 passes for 61 yards and an interception. On the night, Horseshoe Bend’s offense penetrated the Reeltown 20
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SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2015
Edgewood 68, Morgan Academy 18
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Edgewood’s Antonio Simmons runs the ball during the Wildcat’s win over Morgan Academy Friday.
Edgewood air attack too much for Morgan By Justin Fedich Selma Times-Journal
Only 2 minutes and 16 seconds had ticked off the clock before Morgan trailed Edgewood 21-0. Despite being outmatched by the top-ranked team in the Alabama Independent School Association, the Senators fought to the very end. Morgan Academy (1-3) lost 68-18 to the Edgewood Academy Wildcats (4-0) Friday night at home. After being blown out 55-0 in the first half, Morgan outscored No. 1 Edgewood 18-13 in the second half. The Wildcats had shut out their previous two opponents and made it clear early on they planned on doing the same to Morgan. Thirteen seconds into the game, the Senators trailed 7-0 after Edgewood’s Jackson Tate took the opening kickoff for a touchdown. Edgewood recovered its ensuing onside kick. “We started slow. You can’t have that against a good team,” said Morgan head coach Jake Wingo.
Tripp Carr gets tackled for a short gain during Friday’s non-region matchup at Morgan Academy in Selma.
Quarterback Nathan Rourke dished the ball to Tyler Price for a 5-yard touchdown on the Wildcats’ first drive to extend the lead to 14-0. Morgan fumbled the kickoff return, and Rourke hit Daniel Green with 9:44 left in the first quarter for a 24-yard touchdown.
Wildcats’ head coach Bobby Carr was impressed with what he saw in Rourke against Morgan. “His football IQ is extremely high and he’s going to make somebody a really good quarterback in the future on Saturdays,” Carr said.
Rourke finished the first quarter with 286 passing yards and five touchdowns. He connected with Maurice Young for a 37-yard touchdown at the 7:32 mark, hooked up with Tyler Price for a 35-yard catchand-run touchdown with 3:38 left in the first quarter and hit Kelvin Lucky for a 22-yard score. Rourke closed the night completing 14 of 20 passes for 465 yards and six scores. Tripp Carr also completed 8 of 10 passes for 161 yards and two scores. Edgewood led 42-0 with 1:24 still remaining in the first quarter. Rourke tossed his sixth and final touchdown pass of the game at 8:29 in the second quarter on a 16-yard strike to Tate. Price carried it in from 3 yards out to give the Wildcats a 55-0 lead into halftime. Morgan’s defense came to play in the third quarter. JR Wood forced a fumble with a big hit in the backfield, and Jackson Henderson intercepted a pass from Tripp Carr. Henderson also led Morgan with 82 yards receiving.
“[Henderson]’s been a bigtime leader for us this year and he’s continued that,” Wingo said. Sam Brackin scored Morgan’s first points on an 11-yard run with 3:18 left in the third quarter. Woodham Kemmer rushed for two touchdowns for the Senators in the fourth quarter, giving Morgan the points scored against Edgewood since Aug. 20. “Woodham’s going to give you 100 percent every play and he did a good job. He had some good hard runs,” Wingo said. Carr was impressed with the way the Senators fought late in the game. “Hats off to coach Wingo and his staff for keeping his guys ready and playing for four quarters,” Carr said. Wingo said he hopes his team can build towards the type of program Edgewood has built. “We’re striving to get our program in that direction,” Wingo said. Edgewood will look for its 64th consecutive victory at home against Lakeside in a Region 2 matchup next Friday.
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Randolph Co. 54, Central-Coosa 18
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Above, Central-Coosa quarterback Raymond Graham (7) races around the edge during Friday’s game against Randolph County. Below, Coosa coach Barry Simmons calls plays.
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HANOVER – A season that has been rocky in the early going got even rougher Friday night for Central of Coosa as Randolph County scored seemingly at will on the way to a 54-18 blowout win. To illustrate the point, Randolph scored its first two touchdowns before ever taking an offensive snap, returning two straight kickoffs for scores. For the third straight week, a slow start seemed to doom the Cougars. “It seems like we can’t start a game fast to save our lives,” Coosa Coach Barry Simmons said. “They return the opening kickoff for a touchdown and our kids battled back and answered with a touchdown. What do they do but take the next kickoff back, too. That kind of thing will just kill you. “They are a very good football team and you can’t do those kinds of things and expect to win football games.” Randolph County’s Dee Gullage took the opening kickoff back 71 yards. After Coosa drove 84 yards with quarterback Raymond Graham scoring on a 1-yard run to make it a 7-6 game, the Tigers did it again.
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STATEWIDE SCORES
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Holtville quarterback Reece Burbage (1) tries to shed the tackle of a Dadeville defender during Friday’s region game in Slapout. Interclass Addison 37, Hanceville 18 Bayside Academy 30, Clarke County 24 Cherokee 55, Phillips 20 Gaston 28, Spring Garden 14 Greenville 20, Alma Bryant 13 Oak Grove 13, Brookwood 7 Randolph County 54, Central-Coosa 18 Smiths Station 36, Valley 0 AISA Abbeville Christian 34, Macon-East 0 Bessemer Academy 74, Coosa Valley Academy 0 Chambers 44, Lowndes Academy 24 Clarke Prep 36, Patrician Academy 18 Edgewood Academy 68, Morgan Academy 18 Escambia Academy 35, Crenshaw Christian 13 Fort Dale Academy 35, Wilcox Academy 26 Glenwood 28, Lakeside School 17 Jackson Academy 30, Kingwood Christian 12 Lee-Scott Academy 42, Autauga Academy 16 Monroe Academy 33, Marianna (Fla.) 20 Pickens Academy 53, Southern Academy 0 Pike Liberal Arts 45, Evangel 7 Russell Christian (Miss.) 30, Sumter 22 Sparta Academy 35, SMCA 0 Springwood 40, Cornerstone Christian 14 Tuscaloosa Academy 41, Hooper Academy 7 CLASS 1A Billingsley 28, Verbena 9 Brantley 19, Red Level 14 Cedar Bluff 66, Jacksonville Christian 14 Chickasaw 21, J.U. Blacksher 20 Decatur Heritage 36, Vina 8 Florala 56, McIntosh 40 Fruitdale 64, J.F. Shields 0 Georgiana 38, McKenzie 12 Hackleburg 49, Shoals Christian 14 Hubbertville 48, Brilliant 12 Kinston 14, Pleasant Home 2 Loachapoka 38, Isabella 20
Maplesville 20, Linden 7 Marion County 54, Lynn 6 Millry 49, Marengo 34 Notasulga 20, Autaugaville 6 R.A. Hubbard 40, Waterloo 14 Ragland 49, Appalachian 7 South Lamar 46, Meek 36 Valley Head 26, Gaylesville 19 Wadley 45, Talladega County Central 14 Winterboro 30, Donoho 24 Woodville 30, Coosa Christian 0 CLASS 2A Cleveland 58, Collinsville 33 Cold Springs 40, Falkville 37 Elba 44, New Brockton 0 Fayetteville 37, Vincent 0 Flomaton 34, Southern Choctaw 8 Francis Marion 36, R.C. Hatch 23 Fyffe 41, Ider 0 G.W. Long 48, Ariton 0 Geneva County 41, Houston County 13 Goshen 36, Calhoun 8 Hatton 22, Mars Hill Bible 20 Highland Home 47, Zion Chapel 35 Houston Academy 34, Cottonwood 22 Lanett 34, Woodland 16 Leroy 32, St. Luke’s 6 Luverne 33, Central-Hayneville 6 Mobile Christian 34, Choctaw County 8 Providence Christian 20, Samson 16 Ranburne 42, LaFayette 32 Red Bay 63, Phil Campbell 7 Reeltown 12, Horseshoe Bend 0 Sulligent 35, Tharptown 14 Tanner 55, Sumiton Christian 7 Tarrant 42, Southeastern 0 Thorsby 49, Holy Spirit Catholic 7 Washington County 28, Sweet Water 0 West End 34, Section 0 CLASS 3A Aliceville 22, Hale County 6
American Christian 42, Greene County 0 Colbert Heights 51, Clements 36 Cottage Hill Christian 28, Excel 13 Dale County 36, Barbour County 14 Daleville 28, Slocomb 14 Fultondale 34, Beulah 8 Geraldine 34, Brindlee Mountain 7 Gordo 24, Greensboro 16 Lauderdale County 42, Lexington 6 Madison Academy 20, Colbert County 13 Midfield 60, Prattville Christian 20 Montgomery Academy 28, B.B. Comer 22 New Hope 33, Pisgah 20 North Sand Mountain 34, Sylvania 21 Oakman 19, Winston County 7 Ohatchee 42, Ashville 20 Opp 60, Geneva 42 Piedmont 44, Glencoe 26 Plainview 24, Sand Rock 7 Sheffield 46, West Morgan 20 Susan Moore 49, Holly Pond 14 T.R. Miller 30, Hillcrest-Evergreen 20 Walter Wellborn 54, Weaver 35 Westbrook Christian 48, Pleasant Valley 25 Wicksburg 39, Abbeville 28 Winfield 47, Vinemont 14 CLASS 4A Andalusia 42, St. James 19 Ashford 62, Montgomery Catholic 40 Bibb County 40, West Blocton 22 Brooks 24, Wilson 0 Cherokee County 35, Jacksonville 20 Cleburne County 39, Crossville 3 Cordova 56, Hamilton 35 Dadeville 54, Holtville 14 Deshler 34, East Lawrence 13 Fayette County 35, Danville 16 Good Hope 21, J.B. Pennington 20 Haleyville 61, Curry 19 Handley 50, Munford 48 Headland 17, Bullock County 6 Leeds 49, Elmore County 0
Montevallo 21, Sipsey Valley 0 Northside 40, Holt 6 Oneonta 62, Locust Fork 0 Priceville 40, Westminster Christian 28 Rogers 21, Central-Florence 14 Saks 54, White Plains 16 Sardis 28, Hokes Bluff 7 Satsuma 32, Monroe County 21 Thomasville 58, Southside-Selma 16 Trinity Presbyterian 52, Straughn 18 UMS-Wright 45, W.S. Neal 21 West Limestone 43, Elkmont 23 CLASS 5A Alexandria 27, Springville 0 Anniston 37, Lincoln 14 Beauregard 55, Talladega 6 Calera 34, Jemison 0 Central-Clay County 33, Tallassee 20 Central-Tuscaloosa 55, Wilcox Central 30 Charles Henderson 49, Alabama Christian 7 Corner 37, Dora 17 Demopolis 28, Helena 6 East Limestone 49, Columbia 14 Etowah 50, Fairview 14 Eufaula 21, Rehobeth 0 Guntersville 27, Randolph 3 Hayden 41, Moody 13 J.O. Johnson 42, Lawrence County 15 Jackson 49, Escambia County 6 Madison County 21, Boaz 7 Mortimer Jordan 40, St. Clair County 35 Parker 21, Fairfield 0 Russellville 52, Ardmore 0 Shelby County 69, Marbury 40 Sidney Lanier 33, B.T. Washington 24 St. Paul’s 54, Faith Academy 3 Vigor 19, B.C. Rain 3 West Point 54, St. John Paul II Catholic 8 CLASS 6A Baldwin County 30, LeFlore 0 Benjamin Russell 42, Pell City 17
Blount 49, Gulf Shores 0 Briarwood Christian 13, Hueytown 10 Carver-Montgomery 30, Stanhope Elmore 20 Chelsea 44, Chilton County 21 Clay-Chalkville 65, Pinson Valley 10 Cullman 29, Austin 26 Daphne 56, Citronelle 18 Dothan 34, Wetumpka 26 Fort Payne 17, Albertville 14 Gardendale 49, Center Point 8 Hartselle 17, Decatur 12 Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 23, Bessemer City 20 (OT) Homewood 35, John Carroll Catholic 0 Lee-Huntsville 43, Scottsboro 42 (OT) McAdory 40, Selma 7 Minor 46, Jackson-Olin 30 Muscle Shoals 41, Athens 0 Northridge 42, Paul Bryant 20 Northview 47, Russell County 7 Opelika 55, Oxford 0 Park Crossing 41, Carroll 12 Shades Valley 35, Woodlawn 0 Southside-Gadsden 62, Brewer 14 Spanish Fort 41, Saraland 18 Walker 41, Pelham 14 CLASS 7A Auburn 34, Enterprise 14 Bob Jones 37, Gadsden City 34 Central-Phenix City 20, Prattville 10 Fairhope 35, Baker 20 Foley 19, Davidson 14 Hoover 31, Thompson 14 Huntsville 48, Sparkman 34 McGill-Toolen 34, Mary G. Montgomery 15 Murphy 32, Theodore 31 Oak Mountain 15, Tuscaloosa County 7 Spain Park 31, Hewitt-Trussville 28 Vestavia Hills 37, Mountain Brook 7
SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2015
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G.W. Carver 30, Stanhope Elmore 20
Stanhope Elmore’s offense looks to the sideline for direction during a recent game. The Mustangs are winless this deep into the season for the first time ever.
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Mustangs winless for first time in school history By Tim Gayle For The Wetumpka Herald
Maybe Mack Wilson should hold more player-only meetings in the future. The heralded Carver senior was frustrated after his team’s loss to Northview last week and organized the seniors on Saturday afternoon when the players met at the school. “On Saturday, the seniors got together and said we’re going to have to have team meetings without the coaches,” said Wilson, one of the nation’s top high school linebackers. “We sat down and talked to the guys about how this thing is going to work. They just abided by it the whole week and we came out successful, so I feel like we should keep going on with it.” The plan worked as Carver’s defense held Stanhope Elmore scoreless through
the first half and rode the momentum to a 30-20 victory over the Mustangs at FosheeHenderson Stadium on Friday night in a crucial region matchup. Carver (2-2, 2-1 in region play) converted a fake punt into the game’s first score, recovered an onside kick for its second score and passed out of field goal formation for a 20-0 lead. “Going into the week, we said we were going to treat it like a playoff game because it was a must-win game for both teams,” Carver coach Billy Gresham said. “We put all of our tricks into a bag, but offensively I thought we ran the ball well.” Defensively, the Wolverines were solid, turning back three first-half drives by the Mustangs inside the Carver 25, including two first-and-goal situations. “We go goal-line situations and I tell everybody it’s time to man up and do your
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job,” said Wilson, who had six tackles from his middle linebacker position. “Those guys were flying to the ball and everybody was hyped up and doing their job. We just stayed disciplined throughout the whole process.” Stanhope Elmore (0-3 in region play) is 0-4 for the first time in school history, leaving coach Jeff Foshee searching for answers. “I don’t know what’s more frustrating, not scoring when we got inside the 20 or giving up the big plays,” Foshee said. “We talked about it all week. We showed them, we showed them. They made the plays, we didn’t. “We go back to work. I’ve never been 0-4 before. We’ve got to turn things around. Somebody’s got to step up.” After a scoreless first quarter, Carver turned a fourth-and-four play out of punt formation into a first down with an eight-
yard gain by Darron Jenkins. Five plays later, quarterback Dejuan Patterson ran for the first of his three touchdowns on a 6-yard quarterback draw. After recovering the onside kick, the Wolverines needed just three plays for Patterson to make it 14-0 on a 34-yard run. After field goal kicker Kaleb Mosley lateraled to receiver Xavier Lane, who threw 11 yards to Isaiah Forte for a 20-0 lead, Stanhope Elmore finally found the end zone on Tanner Anderson’s quarterback sneak. Just as quickly, Carver responded with a seven-play drive and another touchdown run by Patterson. Patterson finished with 75 yards on 16 carries. BJ Smith led Stanhope Elmore with 78 yards on 15 carries, but never found the end zone as Anderson threw a pair of fourthquarter touchdowns.
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Dothan 34, Wetumpka 26
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Wetumpka senior quarterback Keldon Washington gets tripped up by Dothan linebacker Brain Simon during Friday’s region contest at Hohenberg Field.
Wetumpka falls short in comeback to Dothan By Cory Diaz The Wetumpka Herald
Tyson Williams’ three first-half touchdowns proved too much for Wetumpka’s young defense as Dothan held on for a 34-26 victory Friday at Hohenberg Field. For the Tigers’ (2-3, 2-1) second straight Class 6A, Region 2 win, Williams punctuated his team’s first three offensive drives, scoring from 13, 2 and 6 yards, all on the ground. Dothan head football coach Kelvis White credited his quarterback Glendon McDanial and a balanced attack hitched to Williams, allowing the Tigers to race out to a 20-10 halftime lead. “We were able to throw the ball early,” White said. “When we started throwing it around a little bit, (Williams) did a great job of catching the ball, making some plays. And he was able to run with it, too. It was more of a total offensive effort in that first half. Other than that pick right before the end of the first half, I thought we played pretty flawless.” McDaniel threw for 101 yards in
the first half and finished the game completing 13 of 22 passes for 153 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. After Williams notched his first score on the night, Wetumpka responded. With a mixture of senior quarterback Keldon Washington, junior running backs Kavoisey Smoke and DeAndre Williams and senior wide out Rod Thrasher for a 64-yard, 12-play drive, the Indians (1-4, 1-2) capped it by 1-yard jaunt from Williams, as Will Digmon tied the game, 7-7, on the first play of the second quarter. But the Tigers’ offensive line imposed its dominance and wore down Wetumpka’s defensive line as the game went on. “We were outsized,” Tribe head football coach Tim Perry said. “They had four guys on the offensive line that’s 290 or bigger, and our biggest defensive lineman is 240. We had trouble getting off the linemen and getting to the ball. “We’re young, we only start one senior on defense, and he (was out with an injury). Our sophomore starting safety (David Arrington) bangs his
shoulder in the first half. We had to put guys out there that hadn’t had a lot of rep on Friday nights.” McDaniel extended Dothan’s lead at the 5:31 mark in the third on a 21-yard run around the right edge. Evan Hogan’s PAT put the Tigers ahead of Wetumpka, 27-10. After an Indian punt, Dothan started its next possession on the 48. With a big run from McDaniel on thirdand-16 and a Williams’ fourth down conversion catch, the Tigers ticked off the last 3:28 of the third period leading up to a McDaniel 6-yard touchdown strike to Kobe Baggett on the first play of the fourth. Trailing 34-10, the Tribe wasn’t done, driving 61 yards on the ensuing drive, highlighted a by running back pass from Smoke to Thrasher for 34 yards, ending in a 4-yard touchdown run from Washington on fourth-andgoal. Wetumpka cashed in a pick from sophomore cornerback Trey McCreary’s pick of McDaniel on Dothan’s 44-yard line two drives later with 4:34 left. Sophomore quarterback DeAndre
Ezell, in his first varsity start, found Thrasher for a 21-yard touchdown throw and the two connected for the following two-point conversion, pulling WHS within a score, 34-26, with 3:08 to go. “We opened up with him, we just felt like that we needed to throw them a little bit different look at quarterback. Both of these young men, we’ve got confidence in both of them,” Perry said of Ezell. “That’s what we’ve seen. He stands in the pocket, takes pressure and he throws the ball. All we’re trying to do is makes ourselves as difficult to defend as we can. We want to utilize these young men.” The Indians’ Trent Holley recovered the ensuing onsides kick, but a holding penalty on third-and-three thwarted Wetumpka’s chances. “That’s something we got to get better at, putting teams away,” White said. “It should have been over, but that’s a credit to Wetumpka and their coaching staff and their kids not giving up, fighting for four quarters. They gave themselves a chance, we were just lucky enough to hold on to the victory.”
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Central Clay County 33, Tallassee 20
Central of Clay County hands Tallassee first Class 5A Area 3 loss By Willie G. Moseley The Tallassee Tribune
The Central of Clay County Volunteers came to Tallassee’s J.E. “Hot” O’Brien for a Class 5A, Area 3 contest against the Tallassee Tigers on Friday night, and returned to Lineville with a 33-20 victory. The game had numerous big plays and turnovers, most of which favored the Vols. Will Peters started at quarterback for the Tigers but Jake Burton was also used. The Volunteers were fully aware of the capabilities of THS running back Teddy Brooks, and frustrated his efforts for most of the night. THS took the opening kickoff and garnered one first down before punting to Central’s 19-yard line. The visitors struck on their first play from scrimmage, with an 81-yard bomb from quarterback Benjamin Street to receiver Davyn Floyd at the 8:14 mark of the first quarter, to take a 7-0 lead after kicking the extra point. Tallassee’s Dylan Lee intercepted a Central-Clay County pass at the 3:03 time in the first quarter, returning to the 14-yard line, after which the Tigers’ Kiwanis Woods ultimately scored from the three at 1:11. The extra point was no good. Central missed a field goal early in the second period, and also saw an apparent touchdown called back due to a holding penalty. Tallassee’s Chase Goodman grabbed the team’s second interception of the evening at the THS 35-yard line, and on their first play after the turnover, Brooks finally broke out, rambling all the way to the CCC five-yard line. At the 5:02 mark, Brooks scored around right end, followed by Woods breaking through over right tackle for the two-point conversion, for the Tigers’ only lead of the game. CCC responded with a rugged drive and scored with 18 seconds left in the half, as the teams took a 14-14 tie to consider into their respective locker rooms. In the third quarter, Central put on another balanced drive and quickly completed it as the Street-Floyd combination struck again with a 44-yard touchdown pass. The PAT attempt was no good, but the Vols had a lead that they would not relinquish. Tallassee’s ensuing drive saw a 19-yard pass completion from Brooks to Woods, as well as a 22-yard run by Brooks, but the effort stalled as the third quarter ended. Street’s 65-yard touchdown run at the start of the fourth quarter gave the visitors a 26-14 lead, as the PAT was once again no good. The Tigers’ follow-up offensive session ended abruptly as the Vols’ Tyler Smith intercepted a Tiger pass and returned it to the eight-yard line. Camerun Peoples rambled over the goal line for the score, and this time Central-Clay County converted on the extra point, padding their lead to 33-14 with nine minutes remaining. Tallassee put on a determined drive in the waning moments that saw Peters scrambling valiantly, and he scored from the five with 5:25 remaining in the game. The teams then went back and forth until the final horn, as the Volunteers prevailed 33-20. Preliminary statistics indicated that Brooks finished the game with 22 carries for 140 yards and one touchdown. Woods had seven carries for 17 yards and a TD. Peters was six-for-nine in passing for 48 yards, while Burton was one for five, with an interception. Tallassee coach Mike Battles Jr. was succinct in his post-game observation. “They played hard, they played better than us, and they deserved the win,” Battles said of Central-Clay County.
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Tallassee’s Tevin Brooks,above tries to avoid the tackle of Central’s Dawson Taylor on the first drive of the game. Below the Tigers’ Kiwanis Woods leaps over Central defenders in the first quarter.
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runs and another 94 yards receiving. In all, Whetstone accounted for 166 yards of total offense and lined up at running back, receiver and quarterback in the game. Graham was another bright spot for the Cougars. He finished the game with 87 yards rushing on 20 attempts and was 6-of-13 passing for 114 yards. But Randolph County was just too much. Trent Lane also added two second half scores for the Tigers, who rolled up 265 yards rushing and took advantage of two very costly Coosa turnovers. “We have a lot of improving to do,” Simmons said. “We have to go back to the drawing board and work harder to get better every practice and every game. That’s all we can do. Take this one and learn from it and come back stronger.” Randolph moves to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in region play. Coosa, who will travel to face Isabella next week, falls to 0-4 overall and 0-2 in the region
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Central High School of Coosa County running back Rod Whetstone (1) races up the field during Friday night’s game against Randolph County. Whetstone accounted for 166 yards of total offense on the night.