Wednesday, November 30, 2011

DECEMBER QUARTERBACK CLUB MEETING - Dec. 6

IMPORTANT MEETING:  New Gym @ 6 pm

Wrap up: meeting
Agenda:
Old Business:

New Business:
Reports by Committees
Suggestions
Evaluation of QB club goals for 2011

Thursday, November 17, 2011

NEW AHSAA FOOTBALL ALIGNMENT - 3A REGION 8

In Class 3A, new Region 8 members include Deshler, Madison Academy and Westminster Academy, replacing Danville, Sheffield and Rogers.


Old region 8 alignment:                  New region 8 alignment:
Elkmont                                       Elkmont
West Morgan                                West Morgan
Clements                                      Colbert County
Danville                                        Lauderdale County
Sheffield                                       Clements
Colbert County                               Madison Academy
Lauderdale County                          Dreshler
Rogers                                         Westminster Academy



Deshler’s football dominance in Class 4A, Region 8 will come to an end in 2012.  A fixture in the Class 4A football playoffs for the past two decades, the Tigers will find themselves in Class 3A for at least the next two years as the AHSAA announced its reclassification for the school years covering 2012-13 and 2013-14 on Wednesday.


Several area schools will find themselves in different classes for the next two years, but Deshler’s drop was perhaps the most surprising.  Deshler neighbor Sheffield is dropping to Class 2A, while Rogers moves up to Class 4A, where it was situated before the 2010 reclassification.
source:  times daily, AHSAA




Monday, November 14, 2011

ELKMONT LOSES TO MADISON ACADEMY - DUST DEVIL IN THE STANDS

Elkmont's football season ended with a 42-0 loss to Madison Academy last Friday night in the second round of the state playoffs.  The Red Devils ended with a 7-5 record.



The Mustangs were the better team; however, Elkmont did not play up to their ability.  Madison Academy scored early and often.  The Red Devils' defense could not stop the run or the pass.  The offense had four turnovers and could not get any offense through the air.  Even though, it was a disappointing end to the season,  this team has a lot to be proud of.

  • Beat county rivals - Ardmore, West Limestone and Clements
  • Returned to the 3A state playoffs after missing them last year
  • Upset 4th ranked and previously undefeated Hanceville in the first round of the playoffs
  • In a four year span, this senior class won more football games during their career than any other class in Elkmont High School history.
The Seniors were:

Sloan Hawkins:  Strong senior year, high motor, strong and tough, made a number of big plays on defense this year.

Bronson Ellis:  Amazing he was able to come back and play this season; strong and tough, hard worker, played better and better as the season progressed.

Cole Glass:  Outstanding career, excellent speed and jumping ability, a threat to score at anytime, made big plays this year running, pass catching, on defense and on special teams.

Skyler Gant:  Outstanding all around player, excellent speed and quickness, strong defensive player, great punt returner.

Logan Murphy:  High energy player, physical, aggressive, made a number of big plays on defense, outstanding punter.

Dillion Ferguson:  High motor player, always goes hard, made plays on the defensive line.

Juan Hernandez:  Great team player, hard worker, second string kicker, could have stepped in at anytime and done a good job.

Matt Newsom:  Great attitude, team player, did everything he was asked to do.

Austin McNatt:  Made some big plays as a receiver, effective starting cornerback.

Daniel Logan:   Three year starter, played a great deal as a freshman, effective offensive lineman, hard hitter, excellent tackler, outstanding linebacker.

Hayden Huseth:  Exciting player, fast and quick, made big plays both on offense and defense.

Cody Martin:  Three year starter, played a great deal as a freshman, excellent offensive lineman, physical player, excellent tackler, outstanding linebacker.

Jose Hernandez;  Three year starter, outstanding kicker, good team player.

The Dust Devil has enjoyed covering the football Red Devils this year from the stands. 

Coming soon: THE DUST DEVIL IN THE GYM - covering the basketball Red Devils; look for his articles on the Elkmont Basketball Blog.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

ELKMONT ENDS SEASON WITH LOSS TO MUSTANGS


"Elkmont (7-5) ended their season Friday night with a 42-0 loss to Madison Academy (10-2).
Elkmont generated only 139 yards of total offense on the night. Madison Academy, on the other hand, generated touchdowns on four of their six first-half possessions to take a 28-0 lead at halftime.
Elkmont put together two second-half drives deep into Madison Academy territory but both stalled. Madison Academy added two late fourth-quarter touchdowns for the 42-0 victory.
The Red Devils could not contain Madison Academy quarterback James Olive, a difference maker who rushed for two touchdowns (7 yards each) and passed for two scores to Nicholas Haas (17 and 25 yards).
Elkmont senior linebacker Cody Martin was a bright spot with two pass interceptions.
The Red Devils played almost the entire game without senior running back/defensive back Skyler Gant who was injured on Elkmont’s first offensive play." 
source:  Athens New Courier

Friday, November 11, 2011

IT HAD TO END SOME TIME

Elkmont wrapped up its season with a loss to Madison Academy in the second round of the playoffs.  It was a disappointing loss and did not represent what a good team the Red Devils are.  The Hill Spirit is very proud of the team and the season they put together.  There are so many great memories.  Wish all the seniors the best as this chapter in their life ends and the next one begins.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

STUDENT SECTION PLANNED FOR PLAYOFF GAME

"THE CREW" IS COMING BACK TO ELKMONT.  The crew chiefs are Howard Petty and Layne Smith.  They want as many people as possible to join the student section for Elkmont's 2nd round playoff game vs Madison Academy.  They want to "BLACK OUT" the Mustangs so come dressed in  ever fashionable black.  Be sure to get to the game early so you can sit in the "CREW" section. Gates open at 5:00 pm - be sure to be there by 6 pm to be assured a seat.  Ask Howard and Layne for more info. 


If you are a student and have a friend on the team, grab some buddies and come to the game. Get there about 5:30 and sit as a group; the more the better Be wild, be crazy, be loud, dress up, be noticed, have fun - the team will appreciate your support. Us old people tend to worry about what others might think if we aren't dignified but you are young and don't care about such foolish things. Elkmont has some fun student sections in the past. 

Think of it as college game day fan training for when you go to college.


GO ELKMONT RED DEVILS!

MADISON ACADEMY MUSTANGS - PRE GAME LOOK





What to expect: The Mustangs have gone 31-6 in Cohu’s first three seasons, winning more games in a three-year stretch than any other period since the program began in 1963 and winning region titles each time.  The offense is well balanced, able to score off the run or pass.  The offensive line is experienced and larger than the Elkmont Red Devil defensive line. It will be a battle for the defense to keep the Mustangs from opening big holes to run the offense through.

Returning starters: 12

Back on offense: QB Hunter Olive (Sr./6-0/170/All-Region WR/46 REC/816 YDS), RB Marcus Sease (Sr./6-2/205), RB Khyle Jackson (Sr./6-1/190), OL Cole Swearengen (Jr./6-0/280/All-Region), OL Cole Corder (Jr./5-10/250/All-Region), OL Blake Copeland (Sr./5-10/195), OL Nick Holman (Soph./6-2/215) 
Back on defense: DB Olive (80 TKLS/5 INT), LB Sease (123 TKLS/All-Region), DB Jackson (81 TKLS/All-Region), DL Swearengen, DL Corder, DL Holman, LB Copeland 

Top newcomers: RB/DB Kerryon Johnson (Fr./6-0/170), LB Taylor Ernst (Sr./5-10/200), RB/LB Taylor Ziak (Soph./5-10/185), WR/DB Chandler Trach (Jr./5-8/155), OL/DL Frank Williams (Soph./6-0/240) 

What to expect: The Mustangs have gone 31-6 in Cohu’s first three seasons, winning more games in a three-year stretch than any other period since the program began in 1963 and winning region titles each time.  The offense is well balanced, able to score off the run or pass.  The offensive line is experienced and larger than the Elkmont Red Devil defensive line. It will be a battle for the defense to keep the Mustangs from opening big holes to run the offense through.

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PREDICTIONS:
southrandolp:    Elkmont over Madison Academy
TheMSP:       Madison Academy over Elkmont  26-14
Hillspirit:             Elkmont wins 28-14
Dust Devil:          Elkmont wins 21-20
Greg the Fan:      Madison Academy over Elkmont

Date
Participants
Results
08/26/2011 @ 07:00 pm
North Jackson High School (4A)
L 10 31
09/02/2011 @ 07:00 pm
Sardis High School (3A)
L 14 28
09/09/2011 @ 07:00 pm
Randolph School (3A)
W 63 0
09/16/2011 @ 07:00 pm
New Hope High School (3A)
W 55 0
09/23/2011 @ 07:00 pm
Plainview High School (3A)
W 35 6
09/30/2011 @ 07:00 pm
Sylvania High School (3A)
W 35 6
10/07/2011 @ 07:00 pm
Pisgah High School (3A)
W 35 0
10/14/2011 @ 07:00 pm
Geraldine High School (3A)
W 49 14
10/21/2011 @ 07:00 am
Brindlee Mountain High School
W 49 10
10/28/2011 @ 07:00 pm
West Limestone High School (4A
W 21 20
11/04/2011 @ 07:00 pm
Weaver High School (3A)
W 27 26
11/11/2011 @ 07:00 pm
Elkmont High School (3A)



Jersey Num
Name
Position
Grade
Height
Weight
1
Kerryon Johnson
RB/DB
9
6'0"
170

2
Everett Brooks
WR/DB
9
5'10"
155

3
William Olive
WR/LB
9
5'11"
165

4
Brandon Wimberly
RB/LB
9
5'10"
160

6
Marcus Sease
RB/LB
12
6'2"
205

7
James Olive
QB/DB
12
6'0"
170

8
Kyle Jackson
RB/DB
12
6'1"
190

9
Colby Crossfield
WR/DB
11
6'3"
165

10
Thomas Nay
WR/DB
12
5'10"
145

11
Taylor Ziak
RB/LB
10
5'10"
185

12
Logan Hamlett
RB/DB
10
5'8"
165

13
Nicholas Haas
WR/DB
11
6'0"
140

14
Taylor Ernst
TE/LB
12
5'10"
200

16
Hayden Faith
WR/DB
12
6'0"
165

18
Justin Wimberly
QB/DB
11
5'10"
150

19
Nathan Geis
WR/DB
9
5'7"
135

20
Ashton Coward
QB/DB
9
5'10"
145

21
Zachary Smith
WR/DB
12
5'10"
165

23
Houston Lee
WR/DB
11
5'9"
140

24
Chandler Trach
WR/DB/K
11
5'8"
155

25
Patrick Hammond
TE/DB
11
6'0"
160

31
John Debro
WR/DB
9
5'5"
135

33
Andrew Watson
WR/DB
11
5'9"
130

34
Colt Stewart
TE/LB
10
6'1"
150

35
Nathaniel Cox
WR/DB
9
5'6"
125

44
Tyler Menees
RB/LB
11
5'11"
160

50
Nicholas Holman
OL/DL
10
6'2"
215

51
William Copeland
OL/LB
12
5'10"
195

52
Christopher Moorefield
OL/DL
10
5'11"
180

53
Benjamin Mccafferty
OL/DL
11
5'10"
195

55
Andrew Moore
OL/DL
9
5'9"
190

57
Ronnie Scruggs
OL/DL
11
5'8"
215

58
William Harwell
OL/DL
10
5'7"
160

60
Adam Mann
OL/DL
9
5'9"
230

62
Joseph Berryman
OL/DL
9
5'6"
175

63
Raymond Huffman
OL/DL
10
6'0"
235

65
Garrett Lindsey
OL/DL
10
5'10"
230

66
James Marshall
OL/DL
10
5'10"
180

67
John Crider
OL/DL
9
5'9"
200

68
Daniel Graveman
OL/DL
12
6'0"
195

70
Mitchell King
OL/DL
9
6'1"
200

71
Robert Swearengen
OL/DL
11
6'0"
280

73
Frank Williams
OL/DL
10
6'0"
240

75
Raymond Deep
OL/DL
12
5'10"
235

76
Cole Corder
OL/DL
11
5'10"
250

77
Austin Donegan
OL/DL
9
6'0"
300

78
Eric Mcalpin
OL/DL
9
5'9"
175

80
Jeffery Lewter
TE/LB
9
5'10"
150

85
Taylor Kelley
TE/LB
10
6'2"
185

88
Alexander Hairston
WR/DB
10
5'10"
130