FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - WEST LIMESTONE

The Elkmont Red Devils  will be traveling tonight as they lineup with the West Limestone Wildcats this evening.  Kickoff is at 7 pm. The Wildcats' Homecoming is this evening so allow extra time to get parked and into the stadium.

Elkmont's Area Leaders
Rushing:
Zeb Pankey - 23 carries, 150 yards, 1 TD

Interceptions:
Hunter Pitman - 3

Weather:
Clear skies, low humidity but still warm.  Kickoff temperature will be 70 degrees and will drop to 64 by the end of game. Breeze out of the northeast. Blankets and jackets for you cold natured fans.

Predictions:
Decatur Daily

Elkmont at West Limestone

Where: James Kennemer Stadium

What: Non-region game

Records: Elkmont (1-4), West Limestone (1-4)

Radio: Streaming on pasnetwork.net

Last meeting: West Limestone won last year’s game, 47-0

The skinny: Elkmont comes into the neighborhood rivalry after snapping a 15-game losing streak. Cameron Davis rushed for 178 yards and two touchdowns in the 40-12 win over East Lawrence. … West Limestone suffered a tough loss at home to undefeated region rival Rogers, 15-11. Quarterback Graham Pepper is the Wildcats’ No. 1 threat on offense running and passing. … West Limestone leads the series 44-18-1 and has won four of the last five meetings.

The Daily picks: West Limestone

JV FOOTBALL ROPES FIRST WIN

The JV Red Devils improved their record to 1-1. On Monday, they defeated the Clements Colts, 12-0. 

Quarterback Clay Hunt found Seth Jordan in the end zone to lead off the scoring. Peyton Lovell's rushing touchdown put six more on the scoreboard. 

The JV Red Devils' next game is at East Lawrence on October 9. Photos provided by Down Home Portraits.

LITTLE DEVILS ON FIRE

Our little Red Devils are always a joy to watch.  It is certainly the cutest age for sports.  The Hilltop's finest won,  36 to 6!!

RED DEVILS COME UP SHORT

The Red Devils Junior Varsity team held their own against East Limestone, falling 27-14 on Monday night. Elkmont has a stable of race horses in the backfield, with Drake Black, Peyton Lovell, and Luke Claunch all breaking huge runs against the Indians. 

The Red Devils also performed consistently on special teams, with Eliseo Nava hitting all attempted extra points and Hunter Boger booting deep punts throughout the contest. 

They will host Clements September 25, following the middle school game.

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - EAST LAWRENCE

The Elkmont Red Devils are looking for a win this evening.  They are traveling to square up with the East Lawrence Eagles.
Kickoff is at 7 pm. 

Weather
A clear sky with a north breeze will watch over the game tonight. Temps will range from 80 at kickoff to 73 at the end of the game.


Predictions: 
Decatur Daily

East Lawrence at Elkmont

Where: Eagle Stadium

What: Class 3A, Region 8 game

Records: Elkmont (0-4, 0-2); East Lawrence (0-3, 0-2)

Last meeting: East Lawrence won 53-17 last season

The skinny: 
Elkmont is trying to snap a 14-game losing skid, while East Lawrence is searching for its first win of the season. … Even though Elkmont has yet to win a game, the Red Devils have made significant strides with first-year coach Duane Wales. … East Lawrence has struggled this season. The Eagles are averaging five points per game, while giving up more than 50. … Elkmont leads the series 4-1.

The Daily picks: 
Elkmont 33, East Lawrence 20


Prep Football Leaders 
Passing: Davis Hobbs, 
*25 completions, 53 attempts, 8 interceptions
*4 touchdowns, 364 yards


Rushing: Cameron Davis
*45 carries, 236 yards, 2 touchdowns

Passes Received: Hunter Pitman 
*10 catches, 174 yards, 2 touchdowns

Tackles:  
Christian Green, 23.5 



Cameron Davis, 21

Luke Clanch, 20
Mark Pena, 17.5

Interceptions: 
Hunter Pitman, 1
Peyton Lovell, 1

MIDDLE SCHOOL RED DEVILS ON THE FIELD

The younger Red Devils weren't able to lineup with Ardmore, September 11, due to projected weather that cancelled after school activities. However, they did travel to South Lincoln that Thursday. Elkmont came up short as the final horn sounded, losing 20-26.

photo: Dean Baucom

Last night, the Red Devils were at East Limestone, matched up against the larger, heavier Indians.  Spots of brilliance were not enough for Elkmont to bring home a win.  East took the night, 13-8.

RED DEVILS LOSE IN HOMECOMING

Homecoming on the hilltop was Friday. Elkmont hung tough with Colbert County for a half, but the second half kickoff return and five turnovers helped keep the Red Devils out of the win column with a 50-6 loss.

Elkmont trailed just 14-0 at halftime, but Colbert County returned the second half kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown to give the Indians a 21-0 lead. Two minutes later, they scored again after an Elkmont turnover. 

Elkmont tried to rally, as Davis Hobbs found Patrick Jobman for a 22-yard touchdown to cut the lead to 28-6, and then drove inside the Indians 10-yard line late in the third quarter. 

However, Hobbs' pass was intercepted by Chance Bates, who returned it more than 90 yards for the touchdown to give the Indians a 34-6 lead and put the game completely out of reach.


ELKMONT STATS:
Rushing: 10 yards  Passing: 171 yards but Turnovers: 4 interceptions, 1 fumble

Hobbs completed 10-of-20 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown for Elkmont, with Jobman catching two passes for 77 yards and a touchdown. Ben Besherse also had four catches for 71 yards.

Christian Green and Gage Hughes led the Elkmont defense. Green had 4.5 tackles with 1.5 tackles for loss while Hughes had four tackles, one sack and 2.5 tackles for loss.

Elkmont (0-4, 0-2 Class 3A, Region 8) will travel to face East Lawrence next Friday.

Photographer Link: Down Home Portraits

Article Link: Turnovers Doom Elkmont

Athens News Courier has hard copies available at the office in Athens until Thursday.

BEARS TREE RED DEVILS

The Elkmont Red Devils traveled to Lexington for its first regional game of the season on Friday.  Lexington roared out of the box early and scored 20 points in the first quarter. Elkmont fought back and made it a game in the second quarter, scoring on a 3-yard run by Davis Hobbs. Lexington answered with a 10-yard touchdown run by Williams, but Elkmont cut the lead to 26-15 on a 3-yard pass from Hobbs to Luke Claunch with 6:02 remaining in the quarter. Making three turnovers, Red Devils weren't able to find the end zone again and Lexington won 47-15.

Davis Hobbs led Elkmont through the air, completing 7-of-12 passes for 102 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. Peyton Lovell was Elkmont's leading rusher with 48 yards on six carries while Hunter Pitman was the Red Devils' leading receiver with 72 yards on three catches.

Elkmont's homecoming week is featuring Colbert County this Friday.  Kickoff @ 7 pm  

This is what it is all about! The "Bear Squad" student section decided to have a gold out at our game vs. Elkmont. They chose gold in honor of Leah Seibert, a former cheerleader at Elkmont who sadly passed away recently from cancer.

Newspaper Links:
Athens News Courier
Florence Times Daily 

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - LEXINGTON

The Elkmont Red Devils are traveling to Lexington and squaring off against the Golden Bears this evening. Kickoff is at 7 pm.  

SEASON AREA LEADERS:

Hunter Pitman is listed on the Decatur Daily scoreboard with one interception.

REGIONAL STANDING

Class 3A, Region 8

• West Morgan;2-0;0-0
• Colbert Heights;2-0;0-0
• Clements;1-0;0-0
• Colbert County;1-0;0-0
• Lauderdale County;0-1;0-0
• East Lawrence;0-1;0-0
• Lexington;0-1;0-0
• Elkmont;0-2;0-0
•  

 WEATHER

A terrific night for football. Cool, clear and no chance of rain. Breeze from NNE and temperatures in the 60s calls for a jacket, blanket and hot chocolate.

SEASON AREA LEADERS:
Hunter Pitman is listed on the Decatur Daily scoreboard with one interception.

REGIONAL STANDING

Class 3A, Region 8

• West Morgan;2-0;0-0
• Colbert Heights;2-0;0-0
• Clements;1-0;0-0
• Colbert County;1-0;0-0
• Lauderdale County;0-1;0-0
• East Lawrence;0-1;0-0
• Lexington;0-1;0-0
• Elkmont;0-2;0-0

WHAT DO THE PAPERS SAY:

DECATUR DAILY PREDICTION

Elkmont at Lexington

Where: McMeans Stadium

What: Class 3A, Region 8 game

Records: Elkmont (0-2); Lexington (0-1)

Last meeting: Lexington won 45-10 last season

The Daily picks: Lexington 31, Elkmont 15
 
The skinny: 
Both teams are searching for their first win. Elkmont lost to Addison and Ardmore in the first two games, while Lexington lost to Central-Florence. … Even though first-year Elkmont coach Duane Wales has not gotten his first win, the Red Devils have shown signs of significant improvement. Elkmont has gotten big plays from Hunter Pitman, and running back Cameron Davis has been effective carrying the ball. … Lexington leads the series 28-8-1.

Florence Times Daily
Lexington was off last week after dropping its season opener 34-18 at Central. The lone bright spot was Everett Williams, who ran for 68 yards and two touchdowns… Now the Golden Bears begin Class 3A, Region 8 play against an Elkmont team that was winless in 2016… The Red Devils are off to an 0-2 start under new head coach Duane Wales and enter on a 12-game losing streak… Lexington is 28-8-1 in the all-time against Elkmont and won 45-10 in 2016. Surprisingly, however, the road team has won the last seven meetings in the series. 

ATHENS NEWS COURIER  
After two consecutive home games, Elkmont will hit the road for the first time this season as they open Class 3A, Region 8 play against Lexington. The Red Devils are 0-2 on the season, having lost 40-20 to Addison and 15-7 to Elkmont. Lexington is 0-1 after dropping a 34-18 decision to Central-Florence last week. Elkmont and Lexington are no strangers to each other, having played 37 previous times. The Golden Bears hold a 28-8-1 advantage in the series, including a 45-10 victory last season. Elkmont will need to get its offense in gear tonight, as the Red Devils were held to just 114 total yards in last week's loss to Ardmore. Hunter Pitman had the lone touchdown for Elkmont, a 31-yard pass reception from Davis Hobbs.

ELKMONT NOT ABLE TO CATCH TIGERS

The Ardmore Tigers beat the Red Devils, 15 to 7, last night. The Red Devils struck first and the Elkmont faithful were looking for the first win of the season. Davis Hobbs threw a 31-yard touchdown pass to Hunter Pitman on fourth and 20 with 4:36 remaining in the first quarter. The Tigers came back with two second quarter scores. That was all that was needed, as the Tigers' defense held Elkmont to just 114 yards of total offense in the game.

Highlights:
*Cameron Davis led the Elkmont rushing attack with 59 yards on 21 carries.

*Christian Green and Luke Claunch combined for 15.5 tackles and four tackles for loss.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
Decatur Daily
Athens News Courier

OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE:  

Under a cool, damp sky, the Elkmont and Ardmore communities said their goodbyes to Leah Siebert.  Loved by many, this young lady was laid to rest yesterday afternoon.  The normally charged, excited atmosphere was more reflective this year and her absence was felt.  

Robert Witt Uniform Retired

Robert Edward Witt's (Class of 1938) number was retired last night with his surviving family members representing him.

The retirement signboard with Witt's accomplishments at Elkmont, the University of Southern Mississippi and pro football will be displayed in the gym. 

READY TO RUMBLE?

Ardmore travels to the Hilltop tonight to square off against our Red Devils This is a much anticipated game each year.  This annual county rival game is hard hitting and hotly contested.  Kick off: 7 pm

 

Decatur Daily Prediction 

Where: Boss Hill Stadium

Records: Ardmore (0-0); Elkmont (0-1)

Last meeting: Ardmore won 49-7 last season

The skinny: This is the 72nd meeting between these Limestone County rivals. … Ardmore coach Andrew Smith is trying for his first career win, while Elkmont is trying to bounce back from a loss to Addison. … Ardmore returns an experienced team, which includes quarterback Noah Barnett. The junior is heading into his third season as a starter. … Even though Elkmont dropped its season opener, the Red Devils delivered a few bright spots, including Cameron Davis’ 225 rushing yards. … Ardmore leads the series 44-27.

The Daily picks: Ardmore 35, Elkmont 25

GAME INFORMATION

• Radio: 

  Streaming on Pasnetwork.org

  The game will be broadcast on WSLV 1110 AM ; additional link to wslvradio.com  

• WEATHER:

It's going to feel like fall tonight. Bring a jacket or blanket. The rain will be gone but it will still feel damp. Game conditions will be mid 60s, cloudy and a breezy west wind will be in the face of the home crowd.  It's a hot chocolate night.

To help you get ready for tonight, here is the video from the 2011 game. Click on video title below to get to the game.
 

2011 Elkmont vs Ardmore

Helpful Hints:
Tailgating is cancelled
*Gates open @ 6 pm
*Kickoff @ 7 pm
 
SEATS WILL DISAPPEAR FAST. DON'T GET THERE LATER THAN 6:30 IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A SEAT.