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]]> FLORENCE - Florence has never had to prepare for a second-round playoff opponent in its brief school history. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075037 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075036
]]> TUSCUMBIA - Deshler scored early and often, amassing a 56-point lead at one point, en route to a 56-23 first-round Class 4A playoff win over Fairview. Deshler (10-1) will move on to host Central in next week's second round. The Wildcats defeated Plainview 31-28. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075036 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075039
]]> FORT PAYNE - Muscle Shoals brought plenty of excitement, plenty of swagger, and more importantly, plenty of game to Fort Payne on Friday night. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075039 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075045
]]> Wildcats head to round two RAINSVILLE - Central, making its first playoff appearance since 2002, is sticking around for a little while longer. The Wildcats took advantage of Plainview miscues in a 31-28 victory Friday night in the opening of the Class 4A. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075045 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075042
]]> RUSSELLVILLE- Doug Goodwin has a philosophy about advancing through the state playoffs. "If you want to go far, you have to win a game you don't play well," Goodwin said. He hopes that was Friday night as Russellville shrugged off a slow start to pull out 28-6 win over Southside-Gadsden. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075042 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/articles/911075049
]]> PENSACOLA, Fla. - North Alabama women's soccer team extended its historic season Friday with a 4-0 win over Alabama-Huntsville in the semifinals of the Gulf South Conference Tournament at Pensacola's Brosnaham Park. With the victory, the Lions (18-2-1) earn their first post-season win in the history of the program. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/articles/911075049 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075040
]]> FLORENCE - In game planning for Friday night's Class 1A playoff opener against Lynn, Patrick Odom came across plenty of video of Casey Hulsey, the Bears stud junior running back. Unfortunately for Odom, and the Shoals Christian defense, there wasn't much video of Brody Meeks. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075040 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/articles/911075035
]]> COURTLAND - R.A. Hubbard's defense continued its impressive play, posting its seventh shutout of the season as the Chiefs defeated Parrish 21-0 in the opening round of the Class 1A playoffs. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:57:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/articles/911075035 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075041
]]> VERNON - Quarterback Michael Bradford passed for three touchdowns and rushed for another as the unbeaten Lamar County Bulldogs shut out the Red Bay Tigers in the opening round of the Class 2A playoffs. Bradford threw one touchdown pass in the first quarter and two more in the second as the Bulldogs raced to a 35-0 halftime lead. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075041 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911079997
]]> COLLINWOOD, Tenn. — Jacob Davis threw four touchdown passes as Collinwood cruised to a 48-0 victory over McEwen in the opening round of the Tennessee state playoffs. The win sets up a rematch with county rival Wayne County next week. The two teams played in the regular season finale with Wayne County winning 28-14. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:31:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911079997 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911079995
]]> KILLEN — Facing a touchdown deficit after three first-half turnovers, North Jackson coach Shawn Peek still liked his team's chances at Brooks. Thanks in part to a tremendous third quarter Friday night by speedster Denzel Bynum, the Chiefs proved their coach right. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:34:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911079995 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911079996
]]> HAMILTON — A year ago, Hamilton made it to the quarterfinals of the Class 3A playoffs. The Aggies are off to a pretty good start this year, too. Bud Coleman ran for two scores and caught a touchdown pass for a third to help the Aggies down Colbert Heights 31-20 in their playoff opener Friday night. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:32:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911079996 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911079994
]]> WINFIELD — Despite earning only a single first down and 25 total yards in the opening half of their Class 3A playoff opener, the Colbert County Indians managed to stay within 6 points of Winfield at intermission. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 09:35:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911079994 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075047
]]> LEXINGTON - There was no shortage of heroes for Lexington on Friday night as the Golden Bears opened the Class 2A playoffs with a 45-18 victory over Cleveland. Sat, 7 Nov 2009 10:58:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091107/sports60/911075047 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065031
]]> Fourth in a series As an early morning wind drops the temperature into the 50s on a clear, October Saturday, fans filter into the stands at Lexington's McMeans Stadium, ready to cheer their favorite team to victory. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065031 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065025
]]> TUSCALOOSA - Whether it was good luck or superior conditioning, Alabama blew through the 2008 regular season with impeccable health. Only losses came with less frequency than injuries to impact players last fall. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065025 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065030
]]> FLORENCE - Senior Night will be a special time for North Alabama on Saturday as the Lions close out the regular season by hosting West Alabama. While the game will be a memorable one for all 34 seniors it will be even more special for 10 seniors that have spent five years in the program. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065030 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065029
]]> Along with the start of the postseason today come new challenges for area high school football teams. There's the uncertainty of facing unfamiliar opponents from regions mostly unknown. There's the increased level of competition. And there's the pressure of knowing a slip-up now means no second chance next week. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065029 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065026
]]> AUBURN - Walt McFadden warns opponents not to let Demond Washington's size deceive them. He will hit. Washington moved to strong safety, meaning a physical brand of football is part of the job requirement. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065026 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065028
]]> High school football in Alabama is a lot like the NHL - teams play for a long time to eliminate a scant few teams when the playoffs roll around. A 10-week regular season has eliminated approximately half the state's teams as the postseason begins for 96 chosen programs. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065028 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065027
]]> FLORENCE - Only four current Florence players were on the field in 2007 when Hoover's late field goal denied it an epic upset of one of the state's top 6A powers in the first round of the playoffs. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065027 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065024
]]> Game of the week Class 6A Clay-Chalkville (8-2) at Florence (8-2) When: 7 p.m. Radio: FM-93.9 Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:27:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091106/articles/911065024 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055019
]]> Third in a series The allure of the NFL never appealed to Bobby Bowden and Terry Bowden. For the father and son, one a legendary coach at Florida State and the other back on the sideline coaching the top-ranked team in Division II, they already have reached the mountaintop of the coaching profession. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055019 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055017
]]> TUSCALOOSA - Greg McElroy got three years to learn the Alabama offense before taking over the starting quarterback job. His LSU counterpart, on the other hand, got less than three months. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055017 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055018
]]> AUBURN - Ben Tate has a hard time believing this is the first year Terrell Zachery has enjoyed a full-time starter role at Auburn. The junior receiver always had the tools, Tate said, it was just a matter of opportunity. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 21:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055018 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055027
]]> FLORENCE - A little more than 16 years ago ,Terry Bowden was preparing for the most important game of his life. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055027 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055024
]]> MUSCLE SHOALS - Nick Thomason heard the knocks against Muscle Shoals' football program for as long as he can remember. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055024 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055026
]]> Some area football and basketball teams will face new competition next season, according to the AHSAA's 2010-2012 alignment released by the state high school athletics governing body Wednesday. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055026 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055028
]]> TUSCALOOSA - It may not count in the standings, but the North Alabama women earned a signature win Wednesday night, knocking off Alabama 68-67 in an exhibition game at Coleman Coliseum. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055028 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055025
]]> Players of the week Gold n Matt Weigert n Running back n Loretto Weigert rushed for 211 yards and three TDs as Loretto snapped a 21-game losing streak with a 35-14 win against Richland. Weigert scored on runs of 11, 2 and 26 yards. Silver n Jordan Berry n Quarterback n Colbert Heights Wed, 4 Nov 2009 22:42:00 -0500 http://www.timesdaily.com/article/20091105/articles/911055025