The Elkmont Varsity football team will start their regional play this Friday. Kickoff - 7 pm Location: Boss Hill Stadium
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT COBERT COUNTY:
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT COBERT COUNTY:
Offense
The Indians look to improve this year after averaging just 9.4 points per game in 2011. Sam Howard takes over at quarterback and gives the Indians a passing threat. Freshmen Tyler Jeffreys is battling Howard, and Lorenzo Madden will be used in the "Wildcat" formation.
There is good depth at running back with Ryan Carpenter, Norris Warren, Sydney Roberson and Myron Smith. Tobias Qualls provides a big-play threat at wide receiver with John David Isbell, Brent Minor, Anthony West and King providing good depth. Doug Tucker and Alex Aday anchor the offensive line at the guard spots and Obed Lumbrerus gives the Indians good size at tackle. "We have a chance to be good on offense," Carpenter said. "I really like the offense coach Jeffreys has brought here. Now it's just a matter of us executing."
Defense
Defense should be a strength with Tyler Lott at middle linebacker. Dee Hardin, Cody Gargis and Aday will also see time at linebacker. Tucker, Dee Qualls and Shun Harrison leading the defensive line. Carpenter, Isbell, Qualls, West and Smith lead a deep secondary.
Intangibles
Colbert County plays in a tough region in Class 3A, Region 8. In addition to state runner-up Madison Academy, Lauderdale County also made a deep playoff run. The region will have a new look with perennial powerhouse Deshler moving down from Class 4A.
"Our region is brutal and our non-region games are tough as well," Jeffreys said. "Having only four home games makes it even tougher. "The key for this team is to get off to a good start. These guys have not won much, so getting some confidence early is important. If we can do that and keep getting better each week we have a chance for a good season."
Game Results from Colbert Heights game:
Dee Hardin picked off a pass on the game’s first possession and returned it 22 yards for a touchdown and the Tribe never looked back en route to a 36-7 victory over rival Colbert Heights.
The Tribe's suffocating defensive unit allowed only 152 total yards and 9 first downs. Ryan Carpenter and Sidney Roberson carried the load on offense; each gaining 108 and 83 yards, respectively.
The Tribe's suffocating defensive unit allowed only 152 total yards and 9 first downs. Ryan Carpenter and Sidney Roberson carried the load on offense; each gaining 108 and 83 yards, respectively.
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Predictions:
Colbert County at Elkmont
7 p.m., Boss Hill Stadium Preview: Elkmont will look to rebound from a 22-16 loss at Ardmore last week. The Red Devils will get that chance in their home opener Friday against Region 8 foe Colbert County. The Indians beat Colbert Heights 36-7 in their opening game.
Players to watch: Elkmont running back Chase Renew – The sophomore returned a kickoff 80 yards to set up Elkmont’s first score last week.
Colbert County defensive back Dee Hardin – Hardin returned an interception for a touchdown in the Indians big win last week.
Last year’s result: Elkmont won 17-0
Series history: Colbert County leads 14-7
News Courier prediction: Colbert County 16, Elkmont 7
Decatur Daily: Colbert County (1-0) at Elkmont (0-1)
Where: Boss Hill Stadium When: Friday at 7 p.m. What: Class 3A, Region 8 game Last season: Elkmont won 17-0 The skinny: Elkmont lost 22-16 at Ardmore last week after building a 16-0 lead .. The Red Devils scored a touchdown on offense and defense, plus kicked a field goal ... Colbert County, a 3-7 team last season, opened with a 36-7 win at Class 2A Colbert Heights ... The Indians lead the all-time series 14-7-1, according to ahsfhs.org ... Elkmont has not started 0-2 since 2004.
The Daily picks: Elkmont 14, Colbert County 12.
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