ELKMONT AT BROOKS

The season is winding down with only two games left.  Tonight's game will be at Brooks under a cloudy sky with cooler temps.  It's a hot chocolate night so be sure to bring what you need to stay warm.

Elkmont Red Devils at Brooks Lions

Where: E.D. Redding Stadium in Killen

What: Class 4A, Region 8 contest

Coaches: Duane Wales (3-15) in second season at Elkmont, Brad Black (35-9) in fourth season at Brooks

This season: Elkmont (2-6, 1-4), Brooks (7-1, 5-0)

Last meeting: Brooks beat Elkmont, 28-13, in 2015

The skinny: Elkmont is working to build momentum for next season. Brooks has wrapped up the region championship. The Lions have won six in a row since their only loss of the season to undefeated Hartselle.

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The Daily picks: Brooks

ELKMONT VS WILSON - GAME PREVIEW

It's going to be fantastic weather for tonight's game.  Be sure to dress for the cooler temps.
 
DECATUR DAILY
Wilson Warriors at Elkmont Red Devils

Where: Boss Hill Stadium

What: Class 4A, Region 8 game

Coaches: Matt Poarch (2-4) in his first season at Wilson, Duane Wales (3-13) in his second season at Elkmont

This season: Wilson (2-4, 1-3), Elkmont (2-4, 1-2)

Radio: www.pasnetwork.net

Last meeting: Wilson won 55-0 in 2015.

The skinny: Elkmont picked up an unexpected win last week when Deshler had to forfeit its win over the Red Devils from Sept. 7 for using an ineligible player. Both Wilson and Elkmont are hanging on to their chances of making the playoffs.

The Daily picks: Elkmont

FLORENCE TIMES DAILY 

Wilson (2-4, 1-3) at Elkmont (2-4, 1-2)

The skinny: Wilson comes into its region match-up with Elkmont winning its last game against West Limestone. … The Warriors had lost the previous three games against the top three teams in Class 4A, Region 8. … Chris Silva tossed two touchdown passes in last week’s win. … For the Warriors to have a shot at the playoffs, they need to win the remaining two region games. … Elkmont’s only region win was actually a Deshler forfeit. … Wilson owns a 5-2 series record with the most recent meeting a 55-0 beatdown of Elkmont in 2015.

ELKMONT VS CENTRAL PREVIEW

DECATUR DAILY
Elkmont Red Devils at Central Wildcats

Where: Wildcats Stadium in Florence

What: Class 4A, Region 8 game

Coaches: Duane Wales (2-13) in second season at Elkmont, Heath Wood (44-37) in eighth season at Central

This season: Elkmont (1-4, 0-2), Central (2-3, 1-2)

Last meeting: Central won 40-13 in 2015

The skinny: Elkmont picked up its first win last Friday over Lexington, 28-27. That gives the Red Devils four wins over the last four seasons. … Central won 35-0 at West Limestone in its last game on Sept. 21. … Central leads the series 5-1.

The Daily picks: Central
 

TIMES DAILY

Elkmont (1-4, 0-2) at Central (2-3, 1-2)

The skinny: Central had a much needed week off last week before the matchup against region team Elkmont. … Central had lost three games in a row before shutting out West Limestone 35-0. … Dalton Hanback leads the Wildcat backfield with 457 yards rushing on 72 carries with five scores on the season. … Elkmont had only scored seven points through its first four games before upsetting Lexington 28-27 last week. … Central leads the all-time series with Elkmont 5-1. … Central beat Elkmont 40-13 in the teams’ last meeting in 2015.