The Elkmont Red Devils will be lining up across from one of the best teams they will play this season. The Lauderdale County Tigers will be traveling to the hilltop this evening. Gates open at 6 pm; kickoff at 7 pm. Parking: $3
WEATHER:
It might not be quite cool enough for perfect football weather but it is going to be a beautiful night for the game. Kickoff should be in the mid 70s and will fall to the upper 60s by the end of the game.
SCOUTING REPORT:
Lauderdale County at Elkmont
Where: Boss Hill Stadium
What: Class 3A, Region 8 game
Records: Lauderdale County (4-2, 4-0), Elkmont (1-6, 1-3)
Last meeting: Lauderdale County won last year’s game 59-16
Radio: FM-97.1 or 1240 AM
Radio: FM-97.1 or 1240 AM
The skinny:
Lauderdale County can’t afford to look past Elkmont. The Red Devils just missed an upset at Colbert Heights last Friday, falling 15-13. Lauderdale County’s two losses were to Class 4A undefeated Wilson and Rogers. … Elkmont’s Patrick Jobman rushed for 146 yards on 14 carries in the loss to Colbert Heights. … Lauderdale County leads the series 20-6.
The Decatur Daily pick: Lauderdale County
Times Daily
The skinny:
Lauderdale County hung 55 on the scoreboard for the second time this season in knocking off Lexington a week ago. The Tigers scored three special teams touchdowns and two defensive touchdowns to pull away in the second half. Expect a similar outburst this week against an Elkmont team which has allowed four opponents to top 40 points this year. … The Red Devils are just 1-16 since 2015. … Lauderdale County holds a 20-6 advantage in the series first played in 1926. The Tigers have won five in a row, including a 59-16 win last year.
HOW THE REGION SHAPES UP:
| Region 8 | ||
| Lauderdale Co. | 4-2 | 4-0 |
| West Morgan | 6-1 | 3-1 |
| Colbert Heights | 6-1 | 3-1 |
| Colbert County | 4-2 | 3-1 |
| Lexington | 2-4 | 2-2 |
| Elkmont | 1-6 | 1-3 |
| Clements | 2-4 | 0-4 |
| East Lawrence | 0-6 | 0-4 |
FOOTBALL LEADERS:
Passing: Davis Hobbs,
*31 completions, 66 attempts, 10 interceptions
*4 touchdowns, 461 yards
*67 carries, 442 yards, 5 touchdowns
Passes Received: Hunter Pitman
*12 catches, 204 yards, 2 touchdowns
Tackles:
Christian Green, 53.5
Cameron Davis, 41.5
Luke Clanch, 31.5
Peyton Lovell, 25
Mark Pena, 21.5
Interceptions:
Ben Hobbs, 2
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