Prep Football scene

By Jon Johnson

Published: October 9, 2007

The Wicksburg-Houston Academy game was as good as advertised. The Panthers certainly proved they’re for real, and Blake Wallace is one of the top field generals in the area. Give the young Raiders credit for hanging in there, but the more experienced Panthers were primed for this big one.
Cottonwood continues to roll in the region, and hosts HA on Friday. I believe the Bears will take this one, setting up a huge Wicksburg-Cottonwood battle coming up next week.
How about those Enterprise Wildcats? Big, big Class 6A region win over Auburn on Friday. Parker Stinnett is doing a little bit of it all on offense - catching passes, kicking field goals and punting the ball. His 48-yard field goal in the first half was the longest of his career.
Northview has won two straight, and have an excellent opportunity to make it three in a row when it hosts Smiths Station on Friday. Finally, the Cougars are back at Rip Hewes Stadium after four straights weeks on the road. I believe Northview has an excellent chance to win its remaining four games.
Great job by Jonas Randolph in running for 253 yards and four touchdowns in leading Daleville to a win over St. James. He’s having an outstanding year for the Warhawks.
Jermaine Williams had quite a night himself for Slocomb, rushing for 250 yards and four touchdowns in the Red Tops’ win over Straughn.
Providence Christian stands at an impressive 5-1 after whipping Zion Chapel, the lone loss coming on the last play of the game against Florala. Things get really tough this week, however, as No. 6 ranked Brantley comes to town. Don’t look for the Eagles to back down, however. This is a gritty bunch.