Ariton’s offense only had seven plays in the first half at Providence Christian Friday night. Three of them, though, were big-play touchdowns, helping the Purple Cats seize a 24-7 halftime lead.

The Tigers, who rallied from a 14-point deficit, fell 27-25 to Central-Phenix City when the Red Devils’ Taurance Bass intercepted a pass at the 1-yard line to preserve the win.

The Raiders’ offensive line gradually took its toll on Elba Friday night. HA pounded running backs Andrew Dauphin and Seth McGowan between the tackles most of the game and nearly all of the second half until the Tigers broke.

Long principal Jason Steed said late Friday afternoon that head football coach George Kennedy resigned earlier in the day, effective immediately.
Assistant coach Scott Horne took over as interim coach during the Rebels’ 35-21 loss at home to Houston County.

Picks for games Friday, Oct. 10: Opelika at Northview, Central at Dotha, Dale County at Pike County, Houston Academy at Elba, Ariton at Providence Christian.

Jon Johnson and David Mundee discuss this week’s big matchups: Dothan, Northview, Pike County, Dale County, Ariton and Providence Christian.

TROY — Beauregard wasn’t interested in distractions Friday night. The Hornets ignored playing at imposing Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium. They ignored playing on field turf for the first time. They even ignored the distractions of Charles Henderson’s homecoming.

Senior quarterback Tevin Flowers threw for 244 yards and ran for 98 as the Warhawks beat Slocomb Friday 37-21, making them the only unbeaten left in Class 3A, Region 2.

The weather was pretty. The football was not. But when the final horn sounded Friday night in Houston Academy’s 20-6 win over rival Cottonwood, the Raiders were still undefeated in Class 2A, Region 2 play

The Enterprise Wildcats took advantage of five Northview Cougar turnovers, scoring 21 points off those turnovers in a 28-20 win. The mistakes happened early and often for the Cougars.

Get the picks on this week’s big games: Dothan at Russell County, Enterprise at Northview, Valley at Eufaula, Slocomb at Daleville, Cottonwood at Houston Academy.

Jon Johnson and David Mundee talk about what to expect from area teams this Friday. They take a look at Dothan, Northivew, Slocomb, Houston Academy and Cottonwood.

Zion Chapel marching band performs during halftime of the homecoming game.

The homecoming dance was scheduled for after Providence’s game against Donoho Friday night, but the Eagles did some waltzing of their own, scoring early, often and easily in a 56-0 blanking of the winless Falcons.

The speed of Jermaine “Juicy” Williams and the power of Scottie Burdeshaw shredded Houston Academy’s highly touted defense for 490 yards during Slocomb’s 42-17 win at Northcutt Field on Friday night.