DECATUR DAILY ALL - AREA TEAM

The Decatur Daily has released its 1A-4A football team for 2015.  Elkmont had four players that received honorable mention for their efforts last fall. 

Eli Hobbs, Defensive Back

Travis Riggs, Lineman

Noah Sharp, Receiver 

Jordan Nelson, Quarterback

Link to Decatur Daily All Area Team

2015 FOOTBALL BANQUET

The Elkmont Red Devils and cheerleaders wrapped up the football season with the annual banquet, December 13. Wish all our seniors well as this chapter of their lives close.

OUR SENIORS

ANOTHER CHANCE TO VOTE FOR ELKMONT

Vote for the top Huntsville region football performance from Week 11.  Eli Hobbs played a great game against Clements and it was noticed by the Huntsville Times.  he was selected as one of the nominees for this week's contest.

We will have to vote fast, the deadline is tomorrow night.  We are already behind so hurry and get that voting gadget moving.  Link: Vote for Elkmont

 

Nominees include players from schools in Madison, Jackson, Limestone, Marshall and Morgan counties.

ELKMONT WINS ON SENIOR NIGHT

Senior Night at Boss Hill Stadium was a great way to say goodbye to our Seniors who are involved in fall sports or marching band.  The Red Devils took advantage of a momentum-swinging play on special teams to score 24 unanswered points in the second quarter. Clements had a big fourth-quarter rally but Elkmont was able to hold off the Colts, 45-31 to cap off Senior Night.

With a 7-6 lead, the Red Devils were in a fourth-and-13 situation around the 50 yard line. Eli Hobbs lined up to punt and recognized the chance for a fake.  He almost broke loose for an end zone run but was tackled before he could score.  He gained enough yards for a first down, breathing new life into the Elkmont offense. 

“That just shows the leadership and the football IQ we have on our team. I snapped our punter the ball, he saw the defense leave and he took off. That was his call all the way. We knew we needed a big play, and number 4 came through and gave it to us,” said Elkmont senior defense end Travis Riggs, who had an interception, a fumble recovery and four tackles.

Two plays after the successful fake punt, Elkmont quarterback Jordan Nelson, who opened the scoring with a 1-yard sneak in the first quarter and picked off a pass on defense, found Patrick Jobman for a 14-yard touchdown to put Elkmont ahead, 14-6. 

Hobbs, one of 13 seniors for Elkmont, made key plays in all three phases of the game at running back, linebacker and punter. He recovered a Clements fumble off a botched snap, totaled a team-high nine tackles and rushed 14 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns. His scoring runs of 10 and 16 yards on back-to-back drives in the second quarter helped Elkmont build a 31-12 halftime advantage. Elkmont senior placekicker Daniel Sanchez nailed a 33-yard field goal in the second quarter and made a PAT.

The Red Devils never trailed and had only one turnover.  They continued to score points.  Elkmont sophomore Daniel Valencia went 5-of-5 on PATs.

“Knowing this was the last football game together, we knew we had to go out big. We didn’t move the ball as well as we liked, but we were able to come up with the muffed kickoff, the fumbled punt and the interceptions,” Riggs said.

Sources: Athens News Courier 

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - EAST LAWRENCE

The Red Devils will be playing at home so that means we are having a great tailgate party before the Elkmont vs. East Lawrence game. We are looking for a win tonight and we want everyone to drop by and share in the fun

GAME DAY INFORMATION:  
5 pm - Tailgating Starts
*You can bring your own refreshments  or you can join us for grilled burgers and hot dogs. We ask that those joining us contribute plates, buns, chips, hot dogs and bring your own drinks (preferably canned drinks that are already cooled which eliminates ice and cups). If you are interested in our grilled burgers and hot dogs, we would ask for a small contribution to the cost of the meat. 
 
*It is important that we know the number of people planning to attend and/or willing to assist us in the preparation. Please Facebook message Sharon Wilson or post on the Elkmont Football Fans Facebook page your RSVP.

 
5:30 pm - Greet the football players in the walk thru line  *If you are interested in coming out and showing support for our boys please come join us at the east side of the weight room under the shade tree. 

7 pm - Kickoff   Weather   
*absolutely beautiful  
*kickoff temps - lower 70s

PREDICTIONS 

Where: Boss Hill Stadium 

What: Class 4A, Region 8 game

Records: 

East Lawrence (1-7, 0-6); Elkmont (0-8, 0-6)

Last season: Elkmont won 42-19

The skinny: Both teams have been eliminated from playoff contention. … East Lawrence is on a three-game losing skid, while Elkmont still is searching for its first win. … Elkmont leads the series 3-0.

The Daily picks: East Lawrence 34, Elkmont 21

Decatur Daily

Boss Hill Stadium, Elkmont
Preview: The loser will finish last in 4A Region 8. It’s a position East Lawrence is familiar with. The school is now in its 18th consecutive losing season. Finishing last is not as familiar to Elkmont. This will be just the third losing season in the past eight years for the Red Devils, which are trying to avoid their first winless season since 1989.
News Courier Prediction: Elkmont 27, East Lawrence 25

COLTS KICK ELKMONT PEEWEES

The Elkmont Red Devils played at Clements last Saturday on a beautiful fall day.  The Clements Colts were able to hold our team scoreless.  The final score was 28-0.

 

RED DEVILS CAGE WILDCATS

The youth Elkmont PeeWee Red Devils played West Limestone on September 26.  The Red Devils beat the Wildcats, 12-8.

INDIANS BEAT ELKMONT PEEWEES

The Elkmont PeeWee Red Devils played East Limestone on September 12.  The Indians beat the Red Devils, 28-6.

ELKMONT PEEWEE VS TANNER

The Elkmont PeeWee Red Devils played Tanner on September 19.  The Red Devils beat the Rattlers, 41-28.

SPIRIT ACTIVITIES FOR TOMORROW

This post is for the Elkmont Football Fans. We would like to continue our support for the football team with a tailgate party for the game this week. So here is some information for you, we will play East Lawrence on Friday, October 23 @ Boss Hill Stadium. We will kick off the tailgating about 5 pm. We will greet the football players with the walk thru line at about 5:30. If you are interested in coming out and showing support for our boys please come join us at the east side of the weight room under the shade tree. 

There will be people who will bring their own refreshments which is great or you can partake of the grilled burgers and hot dogs. If you are interested in partaking in the grilled burgers and dogs, we would ask for a small contribution to the cost of the meat. Facebook message Sharon Wilson if you are planning on eating with us so we will have an idea of the number of people planning to attend.  This will assist us in preparation...We will have hamburgers & hot dogs with chips and drinks.. I think that everyone has enjoyed the tailgating this season and we would like to continue the camaraderie. 

We still have utensils, paper towels, condiments and plenty of chips. I have a volunteer for plates. We will need some hamburger buns and hot dog buns. We ask that folks contribute and that each family bring your own drinks, preferably canned drinks, that are already cooled which eliminates ice and cups. Please encourage family and friends to attend.. our team really needs our support at the walk thru!!!.

PIRATES SAIL BY ELKMONT

Rogers 51, Elkmont 7: With just under two minutes left in the second quarter, Elkmont (0-8, 0-6) had gained some life after scoring a touchdown and forcing a three-and-out. Elkmont was vying for another quick score before the break but a Rogers defender jumped in front of a Red Devils’ pass to get the interception.

Decatur Daily

 

Rogers scored midway through the first quarter when an Elkmont bad snap on a punt resulted in a safety. The Pirates took advantage of the short field on the next possession by punching it in with a 1-yard touchdown run by Cade Serment, for a 9-0 lead with 1:47 left in the first quarter. The Pirates added another touchdown with a 12-yard run with eight minutes left in the second quarter.  Elkmont then put together what proved to be the only successful drive all night when Jordan Nelson connected with Noah Sharp for a 3-yard touchdown pass.

Talbot Rueppel cashed the turnover in for Rogers (5-3, 3-3) with a 2-yard touchdown run. It gave Rogers a 23-7 halftime lead and effectively ended Elkmont’s upset chance. “That interception was the turning point of the ball game,” Rogers coach Randal Martin said. Elkmont was unable to get close to the end zone the rest of the night.

Florence Times Daily

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS @ ROGERS

The Elkmont Red Devils will be traveling to Rogers High School for tonight's game @ 7 pm.  It takes at least an hour to get there.  Elkmont has been selected to be yet another homecoming opponent this year. This will make the game longer than normal so plan accordingly. It may be eleven before you get home.

 

GAME WEATHER:

It's going to be a hot chocolate/coffee game. A cold front will move through later today. Not much moisture for it to work with so little chance of rain, just clouds. Highs Friday will be in the mid 70s, but strong cold air will moving in by game time. If you don't like cool nights, be sure to dress warm, take gloves and a blanket.

Kickoff - 60 degrees and dropping
   9 pm - low 50s 
Wind: 5-10 MPH North Wind

WHAT DO THE PAPERS THINK? 

Decatur Daily

Elkmont at Rogers

Where: Pirate Stadium

What: Class 4A, Region 8 game

Records: Elkmont (0-7, 0-5); Rogers (4-3, 2-3)

Last season: Elkmont won 27-10

The skinny: Rogers must win to keep its playoff hopes alive. The Pirates currently are in the sixth place in the Region 8 standings, one win behind West Limestone, Wilson and Central, which are in a three-way tie for third. … For Elkmont, the season has been a tough grind, with the Red Devils still searching for their first win. … Rogers leads the series 12-5.

The Daily picks: Rogers 31, Elkmont 17

Florence Times Daily
Elkmont (0-7, 0-5) at Rogers (4-3, 2-3)
The skinny: Back-to-back losses have relegated Rogers to the sixth spot in Class 4A, Region 8, but all is not lost. The Pirates must win their two remaining region games, including next week’s against Deshler, and get some help from the outside to keep hopes alive and break a three-year postseason absence… Elkmont has managed just 13.1 points per game in 2015, 55th among 60 4A schools. Defensively, The Red Devils allow 39.9 points per game. Rogers is 12-5 all-time against Elkmont, but lost 27-10 in 2014.

TIGERS HOLD RED DEVILS TO SEVEN

Deshler stays alive for the Class 4A, Region 8 championship with a big game against Elkmont on Friday. Deshler (4-3, 4-1) defeated Elkmont (0-7, 0-5) 38-7 behind Ricks’ 207-yard, four-touchdown performance.

Ricks put the Tigers on the board with a 26-yard touchdown run with 4:33 left in the first quarter. The senior running back then broke off a long run for a 46-yard score with just under 10 minutes left in the second quarter to put Deshler up 14-0.

Elkmont came right back with a score of its own with a 15-yard touchdown run by Eli Hobbs with 4:38 left in the second. The Red Devils were held scoreless the rest of the game by the Tigers.

 Source: Florence Times Daily

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - DESHLER

The Elkmont Red Devils will be traveling to Deshler High School for tonight's game @ 7 pm.  It takes at least an hour to get there.  Elkmont has been selected to be the Tigers Homecoming opponent this year. This will make the game longer than normal so plan accordingly. It may be midnight before you get home.  

 

GAME WEATHER:

A cold front will be close to the Shoals area.  Be sure to take rain gear.  

Rain chances are 50%. Temps will be in mid 60s but it will feel cooler if the rain starts. 

Wind: Abt 6 MPH  

 

RADIO: FM-105.5

*try the link out before kickoff.  Sometimes these take a little time to set up

 

PREDICTIONS: 

Decatur Daily - Elkmont at Deshler

Where: Howard Chappell Stadium

What: Class 4A, Region 8 game

Records: Elkmont (0-6, 0-4); Deshler (3-3, 3-1)

Last season: Deshler won 34-0

The skinny: Deshler is trying to bounce back from consecutive losses to Colbert County and Wilson, while Elkmont is searching for its first win. … Deshler leads the series 4-0.

The Daily picks: Deshler 42, Elkmont 14

Times Daily - Elkmont at Deshler

Elkmont (0-6, 0-4) at Deshler (3-3, 3-1)

The skinny: Deshler should bounce back from its 13-7 overtime loss last week to Wilson when Elkmont comes to town. The Tigers will likely get back on track with a big game from quarterback Hunter Hill. … Elkmont’s season is effectively over and its defense has allowed 40 or more points the last four weeks, including a 40-13 loss to Central last week

ODDS AND ENDS

Decatur Daily - Midseason Report 
Elkmont (0-6)

What’s gone right: Not much when the team is winless after going 8-3 the season before and advancing to the playoffs.

What’s gone wrong: Replacing 16 seniors from last year’s team that scored 34 points in 11 games. This year’s team has scored just 72 in five games.

Remaining schedule: at Deshler, at Rogers, vs. East Lawrence, vs. Clements

Second-half outlook: The schedule may get a little easier in the second half.

Coach says: “We’re playing a lot of kids that are new to football,” Sean Holt said. “A lot of them are not ready for Friday nights. I expect to see improvement in the second half of the season. Hopefully, the experience for the younger kids pays off in the future.”

source: Decatur Daily

HOMECOMING NOT SWEET FOR RED DEVILS

Central 40, Elkmont 13: 
Central running back Isiah Skjelstad had three first-half touchdowns in the win. The Wildcats went up 13-0 in the first quarter and added two second-quarter touchdowns.

Elkmont, still looking for its first win, scored on the opening kickoff of the third quarter when Eli Hobbs ran 54 yards for a score.

Central scored 13-unanswered points to go up 40-7 in the fourth before the Red Devils scored on the last play of the game.

 Photos: Down Home Portraits
Source: Decatur Daily

IT'S HOMECOMING

Elkmont Football Fans, we are having a great tailgate party before the Elkmont vs. Central game. It's homecoming and we want everyone to drop by and say hi.

GAME DAY INFORMATION:  

*8 am -Pep Rally @ New Gym
*9 am - Pep Rally @ Piney Chapel

5 pm - Tailgating Starts
*You can bring your own refreshments  or you can join us for grilled burgers and hot dogs. We ask that those joining us contribute plates, buns, chips, hot dogs and bring your own drinks (preferably canned drinks that are already cooled which eliminates ice and cups). If you are interested in our grilled burgers and hot dogs, we would ask for a small contribution to the cost of the meat.
*It is important that we know the number of people planning to attend and/or willing to assist us in the preparation. Please Facebook message Sharon Wilson or post on the Elkmont Football Fans Facebook page your RSVP.
  5:30 pm - Greet the football players in the walk thru line  *If you are interested in coming out and showing support for our boys please come join us at the east side of the weight room under the shade tree. 

6 pm - Gates Open
*Homecoming Night is always wall to wall people so if you want a seat be there by 6:30 pm

7 pm - Kickoff

Halftime - Homecoming Court and Crowning of Queen

Weather 
*partly cloudy
*kickoff temps - lower 70s
 

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CENTRAL FLORENCE

HOW HAVE THEY DONE SO FAR?

8/28
The Central Wildcats football team won Friday's away non-conference game against Clements by a score of 41-14. 

9/04 
The Central Wildcats football team won Friday's away conference game against East Lawrence by a score of 34-12. 

9/11
The Central Wildcats football team lost Friday's home conference game against Deshler by a score of 20-8. 

9/18
The Central Wildcats football team lost Friday's away conference game against Rogers by a score of 21-14. 

9/25
The Central Wildcats football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Haleyville by a score of 48-21.
 

Class 4A - Region 8
School	Wins All	Losses All	Wins Region	Losses Region
Brooks	4	0	3	0
Deshler	3	1	3	0
Rogers	3	1	2	1
Wilson	3	2	2	1
Central-Florence	2	2	1	2
West Limestone	2	3	1	2
East Lawrence	0	4	0	3
Elkmont	0	4	0	3

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