FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - HOMECOMING

Homecoming is finally here after a week of fun.There is still lots of activities today and the crowning of the Homecoming Queen at Halftime but the main event is the football game.  The Red Devils will be lining up across from the Colbert Heights


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

Kickoff  @ 7 pm

 

Halftime - Homecoming Court and Crowning of Queen

Weather 
*clear and crisp
*kickoff temps - upper 60s
*it is going to get cold sitting out by southern standards, be ready with some gloves. 

Area Leaders - Elkmont *Rushing: Zeb Pankey - 23 carries, 150 yards, 1 TD
 
*Interceptions: Hunter Pitman - 3

PREDICTIONS:
Colbert Heights at Elkmont

Where: Boss Hill Stadium

What: Class 3A, Region 8 game

Records: Colbert Heights (3-3, 2-1), Elkmont (0-6, 0-3)

Last meeting: Elkmont won 10-0 in 2009.

DECATUR DAILY

The skinny: Colbert Heights is trying to hang on to the fourth playoff spot out of Region 8. … Elkmont has one of its youngest teams in several seasons. Scoring points has been a problem. The Red Devils have been outscored 279-44.

The Daily picks: Colbert Heights 28, Elkmont 10

ATHENS NEWS COURIER 

Preview: 
Colbert Heights visits Elkmont Friday trying to snap a two-game losing streak. Prior to those losses, the Wildcats put together a three-game winning streak including a 22-9 win over Clements. Elkmont has lost six straight and been outscored by at least four touchdowns in every game this season.

News Courier Prediction: Colbert Heights 29, Elkmont 9

ELKMONT HEADED TO CHAMPIONSHIP

Elkmont jumped out to a 28-0 early lead and cruised to a 34-16 win over the West Limestone Wildcats. 

With Ardmore's win over East Limestone, the Red Devils are slated to play the Tigers in the County Championship at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at East Limestone. 

Nick Gibson found the end zone twice, joined by Paul Gooch and Blake Brown. Isaiah Sutherland rounded out Elkmont's scoring with a pick six. 

Elkmont improved its record to 4-2 and hopes to avenge an early season loss to Ardmore on Saturday.

BLANKENSHIP TOO MUCH FOR RED DEVILS

Reed Blankenship ran for two touchdowns and threw for two more as West Limestone shut out Elkmont 47-0 Friday at Boss Hill Stadium in Elkmont.

Zeb Pankey led Elkmont with 49 yards rushing on seven carries.

Elkmont (0-6) hosts Colbert Heights for our Homecoming game next Friday.

Highlight of the Night:

One of our cheerleaders, Leah Seibert received lots of love from everyone. 

The Red Devils showered her with yellow flowers in tribute to her strength as she continues to battle cancer.

Video Link: Flowers for Leah

Photos Link: Down Home Portraits

MIDDLE SCHOOL EDGES CORNERSVILLE FOR THE WIN

Elkmont Middle School survived a wild game in Cornersville, Tennessee. 
 
Hunter Broadway returned a punt to the two yard line, setting up a Nick Gibson touchdown. This put the Red Devils on the score board first. 

Cornerville added a touchdown of its own to tie the score, 8-8.  

 

Later in the game, following a ferocious tackle by Josh Burrows and Paul Gooch, the Red Devils pinned the Bulldogs on their own one yard line for fourth down. The snap went over the punter's head and out of the end zone for a safety. 

Cornersville moved the ball well in the fourth quarter. With the Bulldogs marching to the end zone, Westin Clinard's interception ended one drive. 

Cornersville's final drive ended with a Tyler Burdge interception, resulting in Elkmont taking a knee for a final score of 10-8. Elkmont's defense continues to dominate. 

In addition to interceptions by Clinard and Burdge, Jedidiah Sutherland also picked off a pass. Broadway and Burrows recovered fumbles at critical times. Elkmont improves their record to 3-2.

Appreciate our middle school cheerleaders.

EAST LAWRENCE AT ELKMONT

The East Lawrence Eagles, gained 366 yards and seven touchdowns in a 53-17 win against Elkmont.

Zeb Pankey turned in a solid performance for Elkmont, rushing for 72 yards on offense and totaling a team-high 13 tackles on defense.

Decatur Daily

A disappointing night on the hilltop last Friday but the Red Devils are working hard to prepare for a home game vs the West Limestone Wildcats later this week. Losses as well as wins are part of the rebuilding process.

For more Down Home Portraits Game Photos: Elkmont vs East Lawrence

On a positive note, our young ladies that attended youth cheer camp  and performed at the game were adorable.

MIDDLE SCHOOL WINS AGAIN

The Middle School Red Devils enjoy a two game win streak, shutting out the Clements Colts 32-0. 



Nick Gibson found the end zone twice, once on a reception from Isaiah Sutherland and again on a run. 



Sutherland and fullback Paul Gooch also scored running touchdowns for the Red Devils, who improve to 2-2. 

Elkmont's defense dominated the line of scrimmage, forcing two turnovers and making numerous stops on fourth down. The Red Devils travel to Cornersville on Thursday.

RED DEVILS UPSET EAST LIMESTONE IN OVERTIME

A pick 6 put the Middle School Red Devils on the scoreboard first when Isaiah Sutherland returned an interception over 80 yards for the touchdown.

Tied 6-6 at halftime, neither team scored in the second half in a defensive battle. 

East got the ball to start overtime, and the Elkmont defense kept them out of the end zone. 


In Elkmont's first possession in overtime, Sutherland dumped the ball off to Nick Gibson who found his way to the end zone for a final score of 12-6. 

Elkmont's defense was phenomenal, containing the Indians and securing the Red Devils' first victory of the season.

GAME PHOTOS LINK: DOWN HOME PORTRAITS

HUNTER PITTMAN SCORES TOUCHDOWN AT COLBERT COUNTY

Colbert County 57, Elkmont 10

Colbert County ran for 464 yards at home to defeat Elkmont.  The Indians (2-1, 2-0 region) jumped out to a 16-0 lead after one quarter and extended the margin to 21-0 at halftime.

Elkmont (0-4, 0-2) scored late in the third quarter on a 28-yard touchdown pass from Patrick Jobman to Hunter Pittman.

The Red Devils added a 32-yard field goal by Juan Mendoza in the fourth quarter to make the final 57-10.
  
With each game, our young Red Devils gain invaluable experience that will help them in the next game. 


Elkmont will have another chance to get their first win as they host East Lawrence this Friday; kickoff 7 pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - COLBERT COUNTY

The Red Devils are traveling to Colbert County this evening.  The weather will be 84 degrees and under clear skies for a 7 pm kickoff. 

Season leaders so far:
*Mark Pena -      13.5 tackles

*Peyton Lovell -  11.5 tackles

*Hunter Pitman - 2 interceptions

NEWS COURIER:
Elkmont (0-2) at Colbert County (1-1)
C.T. Manley Stadium, Leighton
Series history: 
Colbert County leads 16-7, with one tie.
Last meeting: Colbert County won 42-17 in 2013.

Preview: After playing one of the region favorites a week ago, Elkmont must face another Friday in Leighton. Colbert County won its opening region game last week with a 45-6 victory over East Lawrence. The Indians lost their opening game of the season 33-23 to Sheffield.
Elkmont is still searching for its first win of the season and trying to avoid its second straight 0-4 start to the season.

Colbert County 38, Elkmont 10

DECATUR DAILY 

The skinny: 
Colbert County is a contender for the region title. Kobi McCoy leads a Colbert County running game that has multiple playmakers. … Elkmont is one of the Tennessee Valley’s youngest teams. The Red Devils rely heavily on underclassmen with no varsity experience. On the field, that youth has shown. Elkmont has scored only two touchdowns in three games while giving up almost 40 points per game. … Colbert County leads the series 16-5-2.

The Daily pick: Colbert County 55, Elkmont 14

ELKMONT VS ARDMORE - SEPTEMBER 6

Not much to say about this game; hoping for better luck next week.
Middle school - Ardmore 26, Elkmont 0 

Don't have a score for the JV game but do have pictures.

Down Home Portraits was there and has some great photos to share with us.  He makes the fantastic sports posters you have seen at the school.  Contact him for more info to order prints and posters.

Elkmont vs Ardmore Photo Link

MIDDLE SCHOOL PLAYS TONIGHT

The Elkmont Middle School opened their season last week with South Lincoln.  The score was 37-6, South Lincoln. Isaiah Sutherland scored the our touchdown.

They take on Ardmore this evening at Elkmont.  Kickoff time is 5:30 pm.