High School Sports

Tonight's high school football games


Published: Friday, October 30, 2009 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 10:12 p.m.

Game of the week

Colbert County (4-5)

at Russellville (7-2)

When: 7 p.m.

Radio: AM-920

The skinny: Playoff-bound Class 3A Colbert County is trying to avoid a losing regular-season record for the first time since 1992 and the second time in the last 30 years. ... Class 5A No. 5 Russellville will try to move closer to extending its state-best active streak of nine straight 10-win seasons. Russellville has a 2-0 advantage in terms of common opponents. The Golden Tigers have wins over Deshler and Muscle Shoals, while the Indians lost to both teams. ... Colbert County’s offense is averaging two touchdowns a game, while Russellville’s defense has allowed 12.4 points a game. ... Russellville has won the last four meetings.

Minor (5-4)

at Florence (8-1)

Radio: FM-93.9

The skinny: Florence defeated then-Class 5A No. 5 Briarwood Christian last week and will try to carry momentum into next week’s home playoff game against Clay-Chalkville. ... Effectively the No. 11 team in the ASWA Class 6A poll, the Falcons are riding a program-best six-game winning streak and are looking to break the school record for wins with a victory Friday. ... Florence’s offense is averaging 29.3 points a game, while playoff bound Minor, the fourth seed out of Class 6A, Region 5, is allowing 12.7 points a game on defense. ... Minor’s 26-14 upset win Oct. 13 against Class 6A No. 6 Jess Lanier is its only victory against a team that currently has a winning record.

Shoals Christian (7-2) at Marion County (3-6)

The skinny: Shoals Christian brings a five-game winning into tonight’s game. ... The Flame will host Lynn next week in the first round of the Class 1A playoffs. ... Shoals Christian has outscored its last three opponents 130-20. ... The Flame can set a school record for wins in a season with a victory tonight. ... Marion County has struggled this season but is coming off a 40-0 victory over South Lamar.

R.A. Hubbard (8-1)

at Brooks (7-2)

The skinny: R.A. Hubbard’s offense is averaging 40 points a game after last week’s 70-0 rout of Resurrection Catholic (Miss.), but the Class 1A No. 5 Chiefs were shu tout 20-0 against Class 1A No. 4 Maplesville in their only game against a ranked opponent so far this season. ... Coming off a 47-21 loss to Deshler, Class 4A No. 10 Brooks is looking to take some momentum into next week’s playoff opener at home against North Jackson. ... Lions dual-threat QB Alex Mitchell is doubtful for the game after suffering a high ankle sprain against the Tigers. ... Brooks’ offense is averaging 34.4 points a game while Hubbard’s defense has allowed 4.7 points a game.

Tennessee

Tullahoma (4-5, 3-1)

at Lawrence County

(7-2, 3-1)

The skinny: Lawrence County has won seven in a row since starting the season 0-2. ... Wildcats have allowed only 62 points in the winning streak, 22 of which came in a win against Shelbyville. In five of the wins, the Wildcats have allowed one touchdown or less. ... Tullahoma has won four of its past six games, but is coming off a 21-16 loss against Siegel.

Richland (1-8, 0-3)

vs. Loretto

(0-9, 0-3)

The skinny: Loretto has a chance to end its 21-game losing streak against Richland, which has struggled this season. ... Mustangs are coming off a 37-14 loss against Columbia Academy. ... Mustangs are averaging nearly 14 points per game in their last three losses. ... Richland’s only win was against Community. ... Loretto hasn’t won since 2007.

Wayne County

(9-0, 2-0)

at Collinwood (5-4 1-1)

The skinny: Wayne County can wrap up the region title with a win against its rival. ... Wildcats are looking for the first unbeaten regular season in school history. ... Collinwood would love to play a spoiler role. ... Trojans can still qualify for postseason play with a loss as a wildcard. ... Tyler Rice has thrown a TD pass in 18 consecutive games for Wayne County.


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