MEET THE WEST LIMESTONE WILDCATS

Maybe this is the year the numbers align for the West Limestone Wildcats. After back-to-back seasons with .500 records (6-6 in 2011 and 5-5 in 2012), the most important numbers for the football program are the 10 starters back on offense and eight starters on defense.

"We have a strong senior class with many three-year starters," said Arnsparger. "Our expectations are high for this season. That's the way it should be every season." Another important number is two. It's the second season for the Wildcats to run out of the Wing-T formation after switching from a more pro-style offense. Arnsparger thinks the experience and familiarity with the Wing-T should make a difference this season."The Wing-T is easier to coach," explained Arnsparger. "There's less to teach. It's based on deception. You hope that while the defense is trying to determine who has the football, you are already past them and headed downfield. It's a perfect offense for the type of athletes we have."
 
Offense:
Drew Blakely, a junior, will take over at quarterback this season. Blakely was a starter at defensive back last season. "He's got game experience and he's a good leader," said Arnsparger. "He's perfect for the role of quarterback in our offense." Dillon Miller and Logan Pugh are the top returning rushers. Both had more than 800 yards rushing last season. The fullback is Tucker McCormick and he had more than 400 yards rushing.The offensive line is led by three-year starter Hunter Rouse. The line should push opposing defensive lineman off the ball all season long. The guards are juniors Preston Moss and Craig Chayse. Tyler Widner and Dakota Siniard are the tackles. Matthew Reyer is the tight end.

"It's going to be one of the biggest offensive lines we've ever had," said Arnsparger. "They are not just big, they are athletic. A couple of them have lost some weight and they move much better."
 
Defense:
Improvement on defense is vital for the Wildcats this season. Last season's defense gave up 355 points. Almost half of that number (169) came in the first three games of the season to rival Clements and region foes Brooks and Central Florence. The defensive line is bigger and will cut down on rushing yards. The defense is led by McCormick at middle linebacker. "We got off to a rough start last season, but I think we improved a lot by the end of the season," said McCormick. Pugh and Reyer join McCormick in the linebacker corps. The defensive line spots will be manned by Widner, Chayse, Moss and Siniard. Romero and Blakely are the cornerbacks. Mewbourn and Miller will be at the safety positions. 

"With the experience we have on offense and defense, I expect us to compete in our region," said Arnsparger. "Brooks is going have another great team. After Brooks, there are a lot of good teams, and we'll be in the mix."

Article: Decatur Daily

 Box Scores - Max Preps

 Sep 20 - Football Box Score - Link to Game Stats:             

Box Score	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
West Limestone	7	7	21	14	49
East Lawrence	0	13	0	0	13

• Alabama High School Football - East Lawrence trounced by West Limestone

  West Limestone Wildcats fans left the game satisfied Friday as they observed their football team rout the host East Lawrence Eagles, 49-13 in a league test. With the win, West Limestone improves its record to 2-2 on the season. The Wildcats host Elkmont to confront the Red Devils in a non-league test on Friday, September 27. The Red Devils go into the test with a record of 2 -2. Elkmont won 35-21 in their recent league test against West Morgan.  
  
  Sep 06 @ 7:00 - Football Box Score - Game Stats Link
  

  West Limestone (2-2, 1-1 Away)  Brooks (4-0, 2-0 Home)

  Box Score	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
  West Limestone	0	12	0	0	12
  Brooks	7	7	0	13	27

   
  Aug 30 - Football Box Score - Game Stats Link
  

  Clements (2-3, 2-2 Away) West Limestone (2-2, 1-1 Home)

  
  

  Box Score	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
  Clements	6	0	0	0	6
  West Limestone	14	8	14	8	44

#	Name	Position	Gr.	Ht	Wt
2	Steve Romero	WR	Sr.	5-9	175
3	Blakely Drew	QB	Jr.	5-9	160
4	Bryson Leopard	WR	Fr.	5-8	140
5	Peyton Boldin	WR	Jr.	6-1	160
6	Alex Maples	WR	Fr.	5-10	140
8	Chase Lancaster	FB, LB	Fr.	5-10	180
9	Dillon Miller	TE	Sr.	6-0	185
10	Reed Walker	DB, WR	Fr.	5-6	150
12	Reed Blankenship	WR, CB	Fr.	5-9	150
14	John Bachus	QB	8th	6-2	170
15	Matthew Reyer (C)	OLB, TE, LS	Sr.	6-1	195
17	Isaac Ritterbush	DB	So.	5-6	145
20	Preston Johnson	DB, WR	Fr.	5-8	140
21	Nick Freeman	RB, LB	Fr.	5-7	140
22	Tucker McCormick (C)	HB, LB	Sr.	6-0	168
23	Austin Province	TE, LB	Sr.	6-0	140
24	Tyler Mewbourn	FB	Sr.	5-9	150
25	Logan Pugh	RB	Sr.	5-7	160
27	Cole Smith	CB, WR	Fr.	5-8	145
32	Levi Kirby	DB	Fr.	5-6	135
35	Tanner Walker	CB	Fr.	5-6	150
42	Jake Wallace	RB	Jr.	5-9	155
44	Cody Shedd	LB	So.	5-8	150
50	Jesse Hayes	OL, DL	Fr.	5-8	170
51	Colt Pugh	OL, DL	Fr.	5-8	165
53	Lance Nichols	OL, DL	Fr.	5-8	150
54	Cody Smith	OL, DL	Fr.	5-9	180
55	Chayse Craig	DB	Jr.	5-10	160
56	Preston Moss	OL	Jr.	5-10	200
57	Kelton Craig	OL, DL	Fr.	5-9	175
58	Michael Tribble	C	Fr.	5-8	190
59	Brayden Clem	C	So.	5-7	160
60	Matthew Day	OL	Jr.	5-11	190
62	Lazarus Williams	OL	Fr.	6-1	195
64	Eli Rogers	OL	So.	5-7	170
65	Brayden Craig	OL, LB	Fr.	5-8	150
67	Brent Gainey	OL	Fr.	5-9	185
72	Junior Fierro	OL	Sr.	6-0	210
76	Dakota Siniard	OL	Jr.	6-3	245
79	Devin Widner	OL	Sr.	5-11	300
80	Andrew Thornton	DE	Fr.	5-10	170
82	Matthew Sanders	K	Jr.	5-7	160
85	Tyler Bates	TE, DL	Fr.	5-8	170
88	Joseph Willingham	TE	So.	5-3	125

ELKMONT HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING INFORMATION

Elkmont High School's Homecoming Game is Friday, October 18th. We play the Deshler Tigers. We are having a Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 17th at 5:00 PM through downtown Elkmont. We will also have a Community Pep Rally at the stadium immediately following the parade. We are asking all classes, clubs, organizations, teams, etc to participate in the parade.

Forms can be found below:
Entry Form  
Permission Form
Parade Rules & Information Sheet 

Please attach all signed permission forms to the entry form and turn in to the office by Wednesday, October 9th. We encourage everyone to participate to make this parade a huge success!!

The Homecoming Parade will begin at the Piggly Wiggly Shopping Center on HWY 127 and will end at the softball field parking lot. (The Christmas Parade route in reverse) First, Second, and Third Place Prizes will be awarded to the top entries. There will be a community Pep Rally at the stadium immediately following the parade.

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Wales.

GAME IN PICTURES - ELKMONT BEATS CLEMENTS

The Clement Colts Middle School football team rolled up the road to Elkmont last night.  Under a beautiful first day of fall evening, the Red Devils hobbled the Colts 18-8.  They will be playing September 30 at West Limestone for their last regular season game. You will have to hurry if you want to see our Middle School team in action this year.

Down Home Portraits covered the game last night and has some great shots of both teams.  To order prints, contact them at the following link; Elkmont vs Clements

RED DEVILS MAKE IT TWO

Elkmont 35, West Morgan 21: Jared Bailey and Zeb Pankey each scored a pair of rushing touchdowns, leading an Elkmont rushing attack that pounded out 318 yards Friday night in improving to 2-1 in Region 8 play.

Bailey scored on runs of 1 and 2 yards in the opening quarter as the Red Devils (2-2) opened an early lead. West Morgan got touchdown runs from Shelton Stewart (1 yard) and Devin Hawkins (8 yards) to cut into the lead in the second quarter, but a 27-yard touchdown run by Eli Hobbs gave Elkmont a 21-14 lead at the half.

Stewart connected on a 55-yard scoring pass in the third quarter, but a pair of 5-yard scoring runs by Pankey, one in each quarter, put the game out of reach in the second half.

Mike Tucker led all Elkmont rushers with 95 yards on 16 carries, while Bailey finished with 94 yards on 16 carries.

 Source: Decatur Daily

Elkmont runs past Rebels to pick up 2nd region win
By Michael Carter      For The News Courier

TRINITY — Elkmont outlasted West Morgan 35-21 to come away with a Class 3A, Region 8 win and keep the Red Devils’ playoff hopes alive in a region that includes No. 1 Madison Academy, Deshler and Lauderdale County.

The Red Devils (2-2, 2-1 Region 8) went ahead 14-0 in the first quarter on two close-range runs by Jared Bailey and extra points by Alexis Hernandez.

West Morgan (0-4, 0-3) cut it to 14-7 in the second on a 1-yard run by Shelton Stewart and a PAT from Scott Alberti.

Eli Hobbs countered for the Red Devils midway through the second to put the lead at 21-7 but Devin Hawkins burst in from 8 yards out with less than two minutes until halftime to trail 21-14 at halftime.

West Morgan tied the score at 21 in the third on a 55-yard passing play, but Elkmont’s Zeb Pankey scored on a pair of 5-yard runs late in the third and fourth quarters to put the game out of reach.

Bailey, who also had an interception while playing defense, had 16 carries for 94 yards and two scores. Mike Tucker gained a team-high 95 yards on 16 rushes, Pankey ran seven times for 53 yards and two touchdowns and Hobbs collected 69 yards on five carries and a TD.

Hernandez converted 5 of 6 PATs for the Red Devils. Quarterback Jordan Nelson was 3 of 5 for 88 yards with one interception.

Elkmont plays at 4A West Limestone (2-2) in non-region action.

ELKMONT DEFEATS WEST MORGAN

RED DEVILS WIN!!!!

 

Can't wait to get the game stats and some pictures to post.  However while Hill Spirit is waiting, Elkmont adds another win to their record.  
Elkmont 35, West Morgan 21. 
Great job, Red Devils!!!!

Elkmont Youth Football - Location: Athens Middle School - Sept 21

Mini-Midget vs Athens      @   9 AM
Micro vs West Limestone   @ 11 AM
Midget vs West Limestone @   5 PM 

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS - ELKMONT VS WEST MORGAN

The Elkmont Red Devils will be traveling to West Morgan tonight to square off with the Rebels @ 7 pm.  The Rebels are 0-3 with losses to Priceville, Clements and Colbert County. We will be playing away which is always a negative. However,  if the Red Devils are able to keep turnovers and defensive mistakes down, Elkmont has a good chance to put another game in the win column.  Good luck, Go Big Red!!

The predictions for tonight's game are: 
Decatur Daily: Click on link for all area games
Elkmont at West Morgan
Where: Rebels Stadium
Radio: Streaming on WKAC1080.com
2012 result: Elkmont won 28-14
The skinny: West Morgan still is searching for its first win, while Elkmont, which shocked Westminster Christian 17-7 last week, is trying to gain momentum. … Running back Jared Bailey gave Elkmont’s offense a spark last week, rushing for 105 yards on 21 carries. He also caught a 45-yard touchdown pass from older brother, Rhett Bailey. … Through three games, West Morgan has been outscored 137-67, including a 55-0 loss last week to Colbert County. … Elkmont leads the all-time series 17-10, including six straight wins against West Morgan.
The Daily picks: Elkmont 24, West Morgan 13

Athens News Courier:
Elkmont at West Morgan
Preview: Elkmont will try and build on last week’s 17-7 win over Westminster, the Red Devils first of the season. Elkmont has a chance go to .500 before a big trip to West Limestone next Friday. West Morgan is still trying to pick up the pieces after a 55-0 drubbing by Colbert County last week. The Rebels are giving up 46 points per game this season.
Series history: Elkmont leads 17-10
Last Year: Elkmont won 28-24
News Courier Prediction: Elkmont 35, West Morgan 20

MEET THE WEST MORGAN REBELS

It's the second year of West Morgan head football coach Heath Saint's rebuilding process and he expects to see positive steps this season after last season's 1-9 record.  In 16 years of coaching, Saint has experienced only two losing seasons. Last season was just the second when his team was not in the playoffs.Saint has been around winners. In 1998-2000, Saint was a volunteer assistant at West Morgan.The Rebels went 10-2, 10-2 and 7-5. He was a coordinator at Cordova when the Blue Devils went to the state championship game three times, winning the 2007 Class 3A state title.
 
"I knew what I was getting into when I took this job," said Saint. "The program lost a big senior class. We knew we were going to play a lot of young kids the first season. We still will be playing a lot of young kids this season.
"It's like I tell my players, when you take down a tree, one swing of the axe won't do it. It takes a lot of hacks to bring it down, but eventually it will come down. Eventually this football program will be back to where it should be."

Saint expects to dress 38 players. There are nine seniors and four juniors on the team. "We have a lot of starters back," said Saint. "Because we played so many young people last season, we will have a lot of starters back next season. The experience will be valuable, but the biggest difference is strength. We want to play physical football. You can't do that if you are weak. We've worked hard in the weight room. We're 1,000-percent stronger this season."
 
Offense:
Rodney Young (6-foot-2, 185-pounds) will be quarterbacking the West Morgan offense.
The Rebels want to run, run, run the football.
"Last year, I bet we didn't throw it 30 times all season," said Saint. "We want to embrace physical football, and to me that means lining it up and running the football. That's my style."
Saint likes the talent and depth in the offensive backfield, especially at fullback. Freshman Zac Mills (5-8, 200) started as an eighth grader.
Morgan (5-8, 205) and Devin Hawkins (6-0, 245) are two juniors.The tailbacks are senior Shelton Stewart (5-11, 175) and sophomore J.T. Kirby (5-11, 165). The offensive line has experience but lacks depth. Doing the blocking up front will be Dustin Beason (5-11, 240), Matthew Rolin (5-10, 175), Matthew Jasso (6-0, 255), A.J. Bolton (6-0, 215) and Brad Wilson (6-2, 235).
 
Defense:
On defense, Saint wants to rotate a lot of players at all positions. The defensive line will come from a group of Morgan, Wilson, Bolton, Beason, Austin Guyse and Blake Kranik. Mills will start again at middle linebacker. The other linebackers are Sam Hughes, Branden Tucker and Devin Hawkins.
The cornerbacks are Kirby, Derrick Cross and Judd Black. The safeties will be Young, Stewart and Austin Hulbert.
 
"We were not a good tackling team last season," said Saint. "A lot of that was because we were not physically strong. We're stronger this year, but we still have a long way to go to be where we need to be."

source article: Decatur Daily 

Sep 13 @ 7:00 - Football Box Score West Morgan  0 Colbert County  55 Box Score   Q1    Q2    Q3    Q4    Final West Morgan          0   0     0     0       0 Colbert County   28 14     6     7     55 Game Story Alabama High School Football - Colbert County routs West Morgan (September 13, 2013: Leighton, AL 35646) The Colbert County Indians football squad scored 55 points and limited the visiting West Morgan Rebels to 0 in the Indians league win on Friday. Coming up next, the Rebels play the Elkmont Red Devils (Elkmont, AL) in a 3A Region 8 battle, on Friday, September 20. West Morgan will attempt to advance on its 0-3 season record. The Red Devils go into the battle with a 1-2 record after their 17-7 league win over Westminster Christian (Huntsville, AL).  Alabama High School Football - Clements nips West Morgan (September 6, 2013: Trinity, AL 35673) The Clements Colts (Athens, AL) football nudged the host West Morgan Rebels (Trinity, AL), 34-32 in Friday's league bout.  Aug 29 @ 7:00 - Football Box Score Priceville  48 West Morgan  35 Box Score        Q1    Q2     Q3   Q4     Final Priceville       13   20      0 15      48 West Morgan        0   22      0 13      35 Game Story Alabama High School Football - Priceville knocks off West Morgan (August 29, 2013: Trinity, AL 35673) The Priceville Bulldogs football squad scored 48 points and limited the host West Morgan Rebels to 35 in the Bulldogs non-league win on Thursday.   Coming up next, the Rebels play the Clements Colts (Athens, AL) in a 3A Region 8 battle, on Friday, September 6. West Morgan will attempt to advance on its 0-1 season record. The Colts go into the battle with a 0-1 record after their 44-6 non-league loss to West Limestone (Lester, AL).  Source:  MaxPreps School Schedule Date Participants Req Site Location 08/29/2013 @ 07:00 pm Priceville High School (4A) D West Morgan High School 09/06/2013 @ 07:00 pm Clements High School (3A) R West Morgan High School 09/13/2013 @ 07:00 pm Colbert County High School (3A R Colbert County High School 09/20/2013 @ 07:00 am Elkmont High School (3A) R West Morgan High School 09/27/2013 @ 07:00 pm East Lawrence High School (4A)   East Lawrence High School 10/04/2013 @ 07:00 pm Deshler High School (3A) R Deshler High School 10/11/2013 @ 07:00 pm Lauderdale County High School R West Morgan High School 10/18/2013 @ 07:00 am Madison Academy (3A) R West Morgan High School 10/25/2013 @ 07:00 pm Westminster Christian Academy R Westminster Christian Academy 11/01/2013 @ 07:00 am Hanceville High School (3A)   Hanceville High School

MICRO RED DEVILS WIN SEASON OPENER

ELKMONT MICRO RED DEVILS OPEN THE SEASON WITH A 24-14 VICTORY OVER ATHENS 3! 

NOAH HOLT SCORES THE RED
DEVILS'  FIRST TOUCHDOWN OF THE GAME WITH AN OVER 40 YARD RUN.  JD LAGANO PUT IT IN FOR 2 PTS AFTER THE TOUCHDOWN WITH A QUARTERBACK KEEPER. KEATON WALLACE WRAPPED UP 2 MORE TOUCHDOWNS FOR THE DEVILS FOLLOWED BY 2 MORE QUARTERBACK KEEPERS FROM JD LAGANO. 

ON DEFENSE, JD HAD 3 SACKS IN THE BACKFIELD, AND A FUMBLE RECOVERY THAT GAVE THE RED DEVILS THE BALL BACK. A HUGE SHOUTOUT TO OUR LINEMAN, WAY TO STEP UP WITH 2 OF OUR BIG BOYS OUT SICK!! THANKS TO ALL OF THE COACHES AND THE HARD WORK AND COLE AND JACK FOR RUNNING THE BOYS WATER!!!

Coach Jason Shawley

ATHENS TOO MUCH FOR ELKMONT MIDGETS

Elkmont Midgets opened up the regular season under the lights, taking on the Athens 2 Golden Eagles at Athens Middle School. The Golden Eagles' size and speed proved to be too much for the Red Devils, resulting in a 27-0 Athens victory. While the Red Devils had a hard time moving the ball on offense, Jedidiah Sutherland's interception and Masin Morris' fumble recovery highlighted the Red Devils' defensive effort. The Midgets' next game is 9/21 at 5:00 pm against West Limestone.

LITTLE DEVILS ON THE MOVE

Youth games at Athens Middle School 
Elkmont Mini-Midget vs West Limestone @ 10 am
Elkmont Micro vs Athens 3 @ noon
Elkmont Midget Football vs. Athens 2 @ 7 pm

He's ready for payback!......
He's coming for you.... season opener 1200 noon at the stadium against Athens 3 Micro. COME CHEER OUR MICRO DEVILS ON!!! —

ELKMONT RUNS OVER WESTMINSTER

Elkmont's win over Westminister can be found in the Decatur Daily for you scrapbookers.  So grab an issue this morning before they are all gone.









Elkmont 17, Westminster Christian 7: 
Jared Bailey carried the ball 21 times for 105 yards as Elkmont broke into the win column with a region victory.  Bailey added two receptions out of the backfield, including a 45-yard touchdown catch from Rhett Bailey.

 
A 4-yard touchdown run by Zeb Pankey and a 42-yard field goal by Alexis Hernandez rounded out the scoring for Elkmont.
 

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The Red Devils (1-2, 1-1) continue region play next Friday at West Morgan.

125 photos of the game are available from Down Home Portraits.  Follow link to order prints.  

Shout outs to the Elkmont Defense!!!!!!!!!

Athens News Courier:  
Two second-half scores — a 42-yard Alexis Hernandez field goal and a 4-yard Zeb Pankey touchdown run — were enough to earn Elkmont a 17-7 victory Friday against Westminster Christian at Boss Hill Stadium.

The win was the Red Devils’ first in Class 3A, Region 8 this season, with another region clash at winless West Morgan next week.

In the second quarter, senior Rhett Bailey threw a 45-yard TD pass to his brother, Jared Bailey, to put Elkmont on the board first. The passing play accounted for most of the Red Devils’ yardage through the air as they kept it on the ground to pound their way to victory.

Jared Bailey led the way with 21 carries for 105 yards. As a team, Elkmont (1-2, 1-1) rushed for 248 yards, compared to 152 for Westminster (1-2, 0-2).

The Wildcats had a chance to pull within a single possession late in the game when they drove inside the Elkmont 25. A sack and a forced fumble ended the drive and Elkmont held on for the win.

—Michael Carter contributed to this report

ELKMONT HOLDS WESTMINISTER TO 7 POINTS FOR A WIN!!!

Can't wait to get the game stats and some pictures to post.  However while Hill Spirit is waiting, Elkmont beats Westminister 17 - 7.  Great job, Red Devils!!!!