JULY 8th - 7 ON 7 GAMES

The Elkmont High School Red Devils football team are working to get ready for the 2013 football season.  One of the things they do is play other schools in 7 on 7 games.  These games are played without lineman and no pads.  Elkmont's 7 on 7 on Monday was at Danville High School.  They squared off against Danville and took a win; Oakman High School was a tie.  Football activities ramp up starting in August with the Jamboree is August 26 at East Lawrence High School. 

The Elkmont Football Blog is looking for reporters for the middle school, JV and varsity games.  If you would be interested, contact the Hill Spirit @ elkmont1@charter.net.  Everyone has their own style.  To give you an idea of what has been done in the past, visit the older posts.  At the right of this blog is the label section that organizes posts.  Look under Dare Devil, Dust Devil or Taz

DANVILLE GAME PHOTOS BY AMY BOSTON PHOTOGRAPHY AVAILABLE

Two disc set (120 photos) of high resolution pictures by Amy Boston Photography.  If you would like the set - $20, please contact Amy at Amy Boston Photography (256-431-4218) close to the railroad tracks across the road from the Limestone County Annex (driver's license office, Athens, AL.  

SLIDE SHOW OF PICTURES: CLICK HERE

ELKMONT GROUNDS DANVILLE HAWKS - DUST DEVIL IN THE STANDS

The Elkmont Red Devils got a much needed win on Friday night over the Danville Hawks.


GAME SUMMARY:
The game started with a long run back by Danville off the opening kickoff.  Using a short passing game, Danville marched the ball down the field and scored on a short touchdown run.  The PAT kick was blocked by Daniel Logan and Danville led 6-0.   The Elkmont defense recovered and shut down the Hawks the rest of the quarter.  Elkmont scored on three straight possessions.  Daniel Logan scored on a two yard run; Hayden Huseth scored on a 47 yard run, and then connected with Bryant Wales on a 39 yard touchdown pass.  All three PATs were successful and at the end of the first quarter, Elkmont led 21-6.


In the second quarter, Hayden Huseth intercepted a Hawk pass and Cole Glass followed that with a score on a 39 yard touchdown run.  The half ended with the Red devils leading the Hawks 28-6.


Elkmont continued to control the game in the third quarter.  The Red Devil defense kept the Danville offense shut down.  On offense for Elkmont, Hayden Huseth scored on a 20 yard touchdown run and Jose Hernandez made a 27 yard field goal.  The Red Devils had a 38-6 lead at the end of the quarter.


The fourth quarter saw Elkmont take out its starters and play its JV players.  Danville scored on a long touchdown pass for the only score in the final quarter.  The final score was Elkmont 38, Danville 13.


OBSERVATONS:
Elkmont came into this game after a poor performance last week against Sheffield and without one of its best players, Skyler Gant (out with a concession).  The Red Devils played well and did what was needed to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot.


The defense kept the Hawks bottled up and the offense made big plays all night long.  Jose Hernandez and Logan Murphy kicked and punted the ball very well.  Also, the coaches made some effective changes/adjustments on offense after a poor performance last week.


PREDICTIONS:
The most important game of the year is next week at Colbert County.  If the Red Devils can win, they will be in good position for a playoff spot, but if they lose, they have almost no chance for postseason play.  If healthy and if Elkmont can be balanced on offense, they will win 28-21 next week.  The team will need every available Red Devil fan to travel to Colbert County to provide the extra edge only the "12th man" can provide.

 

ELKMONT CLIPS HAWKS' WINGS

Elkmont head coach Sean Holt’s message to his team this week was simple. “Let’s do what we do and do it well.” The team must have received the memo as they cruised to a 38-13 win over Danville.

“Our guys came out and executed the game plan.  It starts with the offensive line.  They played hard and kept us out of long yardage situations,” Holt said following the win.

Danville was first to find the end zone on a 1-yard run by Caleb Hill.  Elkmont answered with its own three-play 47-yard drive capped by Dan Logan’s 2-yard touchdown run. Jose Hernandez added the PAT for a 7-6 lead.  A 38-yard Cole Glass run earlier in the drive set up the touchdown.

Elkmont quarterback Hayden Huseth was responsible for the other two first quarter touchdowns as he scored on a 37-yard run and dropped a 45-yard pass into the hands of Bryant Wales for a 21-6 lead.

Senior Cole Glass added a 41-yard touchdown run to give the Red Devils a 28-6 halftime lead.

Elkmont maintained their momentum early in the third quarter when Cody Thomas recovered a fumbled punt return at the Danville 45-yard line.  Three plays later Huseth scored from 20 yards out to push the Elkmont lead to 35-6.

Jose Hernandez added a 27-yard field goal later in the third for the Red Devils final score. They played many reserves and young players the remainder of the game. 

Danville added a 67-yard touchdown pass midway through the fourth to cap the scoring at 38-13.

Elkmont rushed for 350 yards and had 441 total yards on the night.  Huseth led the Red Devils with 139 yards on 12 carries, including two touchdowns. He added 91 yards passing with a score.  Huseth’s cornerback play included an interception.

Cole Glass also had a big offensive night with 101 rushing yards and a touchdown, and 35 yards receiving. 

Elkmont (4-3, 2-3) travels to Colbert County on Friday for a key region game.

Source:  Athens News Courier

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?

Come out to Boss Hill Stadium tomorrow.  We have scheduled beautiful October weather for the evening and invite you to enjoy the lovely night air and a Red Devil football game.  Kick off @ 7 pm; gates open at 5:30 pm.  This is a big regional game where the team needs as many loud fans as possible; bring your signs, your spirit towels and shakers.  Be sure to wear a black shirt since Friday's theme is "Black out the Hawks".


Spirit Activites:
2:30 - Pep Rally (school)
4:30 - Tailgating
5:15 - Devil Spirit Walk ( be there to cheer the team on)
5:30 - Gates Open - 
(don't forget to visit the concession stand - alas, funnel cakes won't be ready until 6:30 pm
7:00 - Kick Off
8ish - Halftime (our littlest cheerleaders will be performing)

Go Red Devils!!!

PRE GAME LOOK AT DANVILLE HAWKS

HEAD COACH:  Scott Curd - first year at Danville; (6-24) in three seasons as head coach, including 2-8 at Brilliant, 4-6 at Addison and 0-10 at McKenzie.

  

2010 RECORD:  4-6; did not make playoffs

OVERVIEW:  New Coach,       

Returning Quarterback, Caleb Hill, threw more than 1700 yard and had 17 touchdowns last year.  The offense will be built around Hill, the returning honorable mention All-State quarterback.  The 5'9", 160 lbs completed 60% of his passes and added 6 rushing touchdowns in 2010.  Coach Curd plans on Hill taking 95% of the snaps from the shotgun.   

Game Name
08/26/2011 @ 07:00 pm	Colbert Heights High School (2		L 6 38
09/02/2011 @ 07:00 pm	Sheffield High School (3A)	R	L 0 40
09/09/2011 @ 07:00 pm	Clements High School (3A)	R	L 0 41
09/16/2011 @ 07:00 pm	Colbert County High School (3A	R	L 8 10
09/23/2011 @ 07:00 pm	Priceville High School (4A)		W 41 38
09/30/2011 @ 07:00 pm	West Morgan High School (3A)	R	L 13 53
10/07/2011 @ 07:00 pm	Elkmont High School (3A)	R
10/14/2011 @ 07:00 am	Lauderdale County High School	R
10/21/2011 @ 07:00 pm	Rogers High School (3A)	R
10/28/2011 @ 07:00 pm	Falkville High School (2A)

ersey Num	Name	Position	Grade	Height	Weight
2	Kyle Evans	WR/DB	10	5'5"	130
3	Jared Callahan	WR/DB	12	5'10"	140
4	Justin Jones	RB/DB	12	6'1"	165
5	Caleb Hill	QB	12	5'10"	175
6	Noah Hogan	WR/DB	9	5'6"	130
7	Dallas Mcabee	RB/DB	10	6'0"	155
9	Patrick Rayner	WR/DB	9	5'5"	130
10	Cody Hudgins	RB/LB	12	5'10"	185
11	Jason Haynes	RB/DB	9	5'10"	150
18	Justin Morgan	WR/DB	11	5'4"	110
20	Dillon Gray	WR/DB	9	5'7"	135
21	Jacob Raburn	RB/LB	12	5'11"	170
22	Christopher Sapp	RB/LB	9	5'8"	140
25	Slater Robinson	WR/LB	10	6'2"	150
28	David Hannah	RB/LB	11	5'8"	165
30	Travis Leonard	OL/DL	10	5'8"	150
32	Chase Milligan	WR/LB	12	5'10"	140
44	Riley Self	RB/LB	12	6'1"	190
53	Evan Anderson	OL/DL	11	5'8"	200
54	Jonathan Fagen	OL/DL	12	6'2"	215
56	Clistie Bradley	OL/DL	10	5'5"	175
57	Tyler Crowe	OL/DL	12	6'0"	215
58	Walker Sims	OL/DL	12	5'9"	170
59	Aaron Anderson	OL/DL	11	6'0"	185
60	Logan Barkey	OL/DL	9	5'11"	215
67	Chase Gillott	OL/DL	10	6'1"	190
71	Greg Woodall	OL/DL	7	5'10"	215
76	Tyler Jolley	OL/DL	11	6'4"	260
77	Josh Stover	OL/DL	11	6'2"	305
78	Hunter Laroche	OL/DL	11	6'2"	265
88	Dylan Duncan	WR/DB	11	6'1"	165

ARTICLES:  Click on Red Links

HAWKS BEAT PRICEVILLE ON LAST PLAY

COLBERT HEIGHTS QUARTERBACK TORCHES DANVILLE

Colbert County 10, Danville 8

DANVILLE — Rafael Rocha’s field goal and extra point proved to be the difference as Colbert County bounced back from a loss last week to edge the Hawks.

Rocha kicked a 35-yard field goal in the first quarter and his extra point after Tyler Lott’s touchdown reception gave the Indians (2-2, 2-1) all the offense they needed to secure the win.  Also, Colbert County successfully defended a 2-point conversion pass in the fourth quarter to preserve the win.  Rocha opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 35-yard field goal. Danville scored on a safety, leaving the Indians with a 3-2 halftime lead.

John Isbell connected with Lott in the third quarter on a 13-yard TD pass. Rocha’s extra point gave the Indians a 10-2 lead.  Caleb Hill answered for Danville (0-4, 0-3) in the fourth quarter with a 1-yard run, but Colbert County stopped the conversion pass for the win.

Clements 41, Danville 0

The Colts notched their first win of the season in a Class 3A, Region 8 shutout against the Hawks.  Senior Lamac Hicks led the Clements offense with 107 yards and three touchdowns. He scored on runs of 41 and 27 yards. Quarterback Matt Belew connected with him for the other score.  Dedrick Barnett was also credited with a score for the Colts as he returned an interception 60-yards for a TD.

PREDICTIONS:

Hill Spirit:         Elkmont over Danville (look for interesting twists in the offense)

Dust Devil:       Elkmont 35; Danville 7

Greg the Fan:   Elkmont over Danville

Lauderdale County over Sheffield

Rogers over Clements

West Morgan over Colbert County

The MSP.com

Danville (AL) at Elkmont (AL), 7:00pm [projection: Elkmont (AL) 41-3]
Clements  at Rogers  7:00pm [projection: Rogers ( 38-0]
Colbert County at West Morgan  7:00pm [projection: West Morgan 26-24]
Huntsville Times:  Elkmont 21, Danville 20

SOURCES: AHSAA, HARTSELLE ADVERTISER, TIMES DAILY, DECATUR DAILY, AL.COM, ATHENS NEWS COURIER, MAX PREPS