ELKMONT AT DESLER - PREVIEW

It going to be a long road trip for the Elkmont Red Devils.  
Kickoff:  7 pm
Radio: FM-94.9

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Where: Howard Chappell Stadium in Tuscumbia

What: Class 3A, Region 8 contest

Coaches: Duane Wales (1-11) is in his second season at Elkmont, Bo Culver (7-6) is in his second season at Deshler

This season: Elkmont (0-2), Deshler (0-2)

Last meeting: Deshler beat Elkmont, 38-7, in 2015.

The skinny: This is the region opener for both teams. … Elkmont has losses to Clements, 29-0, and Ardmore, 41-0. … The Red Devils are led by quarterback Davis Hobbs and defender Nick Gibson. … Deshler has losses to Muscle Shoals, 31-0, and Russellville, 40-34, in two overtimes. … The Tigers had 400 yards offense in the loss, but lost quarterback Channing Marmann late in the game. … Deshler leads the series 5-0.

The Daily picks: Deshler

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The skinny: Both teams are looking for their first win as they begin Class 4A, Region 8 play. … Deshler lost a heartbreaker last week, falling 40-34 at Russellville in double overtime. The Tigers has a chance to win in overtime but missed an extra point and then had a field goal blocked in the second overtime. … Senior quarterback Channing Marmann was injured in the second quarter last week and did not return. Nick Whitten had a TD pass in overtime against Russellville, and Deshler might also use Will Pilgrim at quarterback.  … Elkmont is 1-19 over the last two seasons and has not scored in two games this season. … Deshler holds a 5-0 lead in the all-time series.