Tag: Prep Football
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Good Hope drops round 3 matchup, 29-8, at...
Good Hope running back Matt Dixon fights for yardage in the Raiders’ loss at Oneonta Friday night. (Martha Needham for The Cullman Tribune)
ONEONTA -...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison Bulldogs’ playoff run ends at home with...
Addison quarterback Zayne Guthrie dives into the end zone for a touchdown in the Bulldogs’ loss to Aliceville Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The...
STATE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF PREVIEW: Addison, Good Hope hungry for quarterfinal wins...
Addison will host Aliceville and Good Hope will travel to Oneonta Friday night in the AHSAA State Playoff quarterfinals. (Martha Needham and Nick Griffin...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Good Hope knocks off undefeated Jacksonville 27-12 to...
Good Hope's Matt Dixon collected 148 yards and two touchdowns on the ground, four catches for 97 yards and a touchdown and intercepted a pass in...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison rolls past Ranburne, 26-15, to advance to...
Addison quarterback Zayne Guthrie ran for two touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 26-15 win over Ranburne Friday night. (Martha Needham for the Cullman Tribune)
ADDISON - The...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Raiders and Bulldogs preparing to host round-2 playoff...
Senior running back Matt Dixon racked up 255 yards and four touchdowns in Good Hope's first-round victory over St. John Paul II on Friday,...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Raiders blast Falcons 62-28 behind dominant night on...
Good Hope's Isaiah Green rips off a big gain on the ground in the Raiders' 62-28 thrashing of St. John Paul II Friday night....
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Holly Pond’s season ends in round 1 at...
Holly Pond's Alex Corneglio fights for yardage in the Broncos' 29-14 loss to Geraldine Friday night. (Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune)
GERALDINE - The...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison routs Sulligent, 56-6, in round 1
Grant Rice returns a punt for a touchdown in Addison's 56-6 win over Sulligent Friday night in round one of the AHSAA playoffs. (Nick...
PREP FOOTBALL: 3 local teams gearing up for postseason play Friday
Broncos running back Tyler Simmons runs for a big gain in Holly Pond’s 38-20 win over Vinemont on Oct. 26. (W.C. Mann for The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors’ offense lights up Cordova, 55-14, to finish the...
West Point's Kelton Washington picks off a Cordova pass in the Warriors' 55-14 win over the Blue Devils. (Bill Piper for the Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview finishes season with 21-20 win over rival Broncos
Aggie Quarterback Dayne Black racked up 142 yards and two touchdowns in Fairview's win over Holly Pond Friday night. (Martha Needham for the Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW -...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders rout Bulldogs, 49-18, to move to 9-1
The Raider defense was dominant in Good Hope's 49-18 win over Hanceville Friday night. (Preston Prewett for the Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - The Good Hope Raiders...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont wraps up season with 34-0 shutout of Cold...
Senior running back Dustin Moore racked up three touchdowns for Vinemont in his team's 34-0 rout of Cold Springs Thursday night. (Nick Griffin for...
PREP FOOTBALL: 4 local games on tap to close out regular...
Good Hope quarterback Bailey Quick (2) fires a pass down field during the Raiders’ 43-24 win over Cordova on Sept. 7, 2018. Good Hope...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls to Ft. Payne, 37-22
Photo courtesy of Cullman High School
FORT PAYNE – Cullman got off to a quick start in the first half, but Ft. Payne was able...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors drop 7th straight game on the road against...
West Point wideout Kolton Sapp fights past Hayden defenders in Friday night’s loss to the Wildcats. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
HAYDEN – The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos punch ticket to postseason with 38-20 win over...
The Bronco offense was a handful for Vinemont Friday night in Holly Pond’s 38-20 win over the Eagles. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY...
PREP FOOTBALL: 5 Guthrie TDs help lift Addison to 50-8 senior...
Addison’s offense racked up 50 points in the Bulldogs’ win over Hatton Friday night. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
ADDISON - Friday was senior...
PREP FOOTBALL: Last-minute touchdown leads Good Hope to dramatic 27-22 win...
The Raiders have moved into a three-way tie for first place in the region with their 27-22 win at Fayette County. (Preston Prewett for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek’s season ends 3-7 with 20-16 loss to Lynn
Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune
LYNN - The Lynn Bears hosted the Meek Tigers in a critical region game Friday night and the Bears...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles eliminated from postseason contention with 22-8 loss to...
Eagles running back Ayden Alexander collected 76 yards on 17 carries during Cold Springs' 22-8 loss to Sulligent Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The...
PREP FOOTBALL: 4 Ellis TDs help lift Aggies past Danville, 34-6
Fairview’s Tyvn Ellis (20) carries the ball on a rain-soaked Thursday night in Danville. Ellis had four touchdowns in the game. (Gary McGriff for...
Prep Football Playoff Picture: Postseason possibilities on the line this Friday
Holly Pond’s Jeremiah Holmes (5) fights for the ball in the air with several J.B. Pennington Tigers defenders on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. (Howard...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles mauled by Tigers at home, 34-14
Vinemont’s offense had trouble moving the ball during Friday night’s loss to J.B. Pennington.(Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT - It was a long...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies eliminated from playoff contention with 41-12 loss to...
Fairview’s Parker Martin evades tacklers during the Aggies’ loss to Randolph Friday night. (Gary McGriff for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW - On a night made...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls on the road to Corner in...
West Point running back Hunter Persall runs through a pair of defenders in the Warriors’ 14-6 loss at Corner Friday night. (Bill Piper for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Late comeback not enough for Eagles; Cold Springs falls...
Eagles Head Coach Rod Elliott talks to his team during a timeout in Friday night’s matchup with Tarrant. (Destiny Campbell for The Cullman Tribune)
FULTONDALE...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope shuts out region foe Curry, 27-0
The Raider offense put up 27 points in Good Hope’s shutout win at Curry Friday night. (Preston Prewett for The Cullman Tribune)
CURRY - The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville handed 40-20 loss by Fultondale
Photo courtesy of Alisha Jones
HANCEVILLE – Fultondale was able to jump out to a quick start in Ray Talley Stadium Friday night when the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls to undefeated rival Hartselle, 20-7
Bearcat running back Jayden Sullins sprints away from Hartselle defenders during Cullman’s 20-7 loss to the Tigers Friday night. (Aaron Sparks)
HARTSELLE – It was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek Tigers fall 28-6 to Marion County in penalty-laden...
Meek's Nelson Martin rips off a big gain during the Tigers' 28-6 loss to Marion County Friday night (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
ARLEY...
PREP FOOTBALL: Friday night football preview
The Bulldogs' defense allowed minus-5 yards and picked off three Wildcats passes in the first half of Addison’s 44-0 win at Tharptown Thursday night....
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison makes easy work of Tharptown, 44-0
The Bulldogs' defense allowed minus-5 yards and picked off three Wildcats passes in the first half of Addison’s 44-0 win at Tharptown Thursday night....
PREP FOOTBALL: Dominant 2nd half leads Raiders to 23-7 win over...
The Raider defense showed out in Good Hope’s 23-7 win over Haleyville. (Preston Prewett for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE - Looking to bounce back...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors handled at home by Dora, 50-29
West Point’s Levi Farley brings down a Dora ball carrier in Friday night’s 50-29 loss to the Bulldogs. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST...
PREP FOOTBALL: Ellis, running game carry Fairview to 31-14 win over...
Fairview Quarterback Dayne Black reaches for the end zone in the Aggies’ 31-14 win over West Morgan. (Gary McGriff for The Cullman Tribune)
TRINITY -...
PREP FOOTBALL: Pickens County blows by Meek, 67-20
REFORM – The Meek Tigers had a long road trip to deal with this week when they hit the road for a regional matchup...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops road game to Locust Fork, 38-32
The Vinemont Eagles came up short on the road in Locust Fork Friday night. (Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune)
LOCUST FORK - It was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Running game propels Addison to 43-18 victory over Tanner,...
Addison clinched its spot in the playoffs Friday night with a 43-18 win over Tanner. (Sammy Confer for The Cullman Tribune)
ADDISON- Addison (Class 2A,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Winston County drops Cold Springs, 40-8
The Eagles’ defense lines up against the Winston County front line during Cold Springs’ 40-8 loss to the Yellow Jackets Friday night. (Destiny Campbell...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos shut out on the road, 28-0
Holly Pond’s Jeremiah Holmes (5) fights for the ball in the air with several Tigers defenders. (Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune)
BLOUNTSVILLE - Holly...
PREP FOOTBALL: Trojans hand Bearcats 47-17 loss on senior night
Cullman quarterback Max Dueland stands in the pocket during Friday night's 47-17 loss to Muscle Shoals. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – It...
PREP FOOTBALL: North Jackson handles Aggies, 78-12
STEVENSON - Fairview (Class 4A, Region 7) traveled to Jackson County to take on the North Jackson Chiefs (Class 4A, Region 7) in hopes...
PREP FOOTBALL: Northside hands Good Hope first loss of the season,...
The Good Hope Raiders offense struggled to keep pace in Friday night’s loss to the Northside Rams. (Preston Prewett for The Cullman Tribune)
NORTHPORT -...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall in overtime, 19-16, to Athens
Cullman’s Jayden Sullins (23) fights for yardage in the ‘Cats 19-16 OT loss to Athens. (Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – Cullman was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Jasper dominates West Point, 54-20
West Point running back Hunter Persall speeds past a Jasper defender during the Warriors’ 54-20 loss to the Vikings. (Bill Piper for The Cullman...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos pick up 36-10 region win over Locust Fork
Several Bronco defenders team up to bring down the Hornets’ ball carrier in Holly Pond’s 36-10 win over Locust Fork. (Howard Cole for The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek picks up 36-14 homecoming win over Brilliant
Bradley Vickery (63) and Meek teammates line up for the coin toss before their 36-14 victory over the Brilliant Tigers. (Ryan Guthery for The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Colbert Co. hands Addison first region loss, 35-8
Addison’s offense struggled to find the end zone in the Bulldogs’ 35-8 loss to Colbert County on the road. (Photos courtesy of Jacob Cole/TimesDaily)
LEIGHTON...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville hammered by Midfield, 70-18
BIRMINGHAM – It was a long night on the road for the Hanceville Bulldogs, who traveled to Birmingham to face the Midfield Patriots in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles fall to Fultondale, 33-12, at home
Eagles Head Coach Stephen Robinson talks with his offense during Friday night's loss to Fultondale. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT – The Eagles...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond rolls past Danville for 28-6 homecoming win
The Holly Pond defense was dominant in the Broncos’ 28-6 win over Danville. (Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - Under Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Running game, defense lift Meek to 20-12 win over...
Photo by Sammy Confer
ARLEY - Meek (Class 1A, Region 6) looked to get back on track at home in a non-regional game against Sumiton...
PREP FOOTBALL: Golden Gophers blow by Cullman, 42-7
Photo courtesy of Cullman High School
HUEYTOWN – It was ground-and-pound along with a strong defensive stance from Hueytown that led to the Golden Gophers’...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs loses thriller on the road to Appalachian,...
Houston McCarn (48) celebrates with the Eagles’ defense after sacking Appalachian quarterback Chase Payne (15). (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
ONEONTA – It was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs get payback from Eagles, 38-12
Photo by Ryan Guthery
ADDISON- The Addison Bulldogs (Class 2A, Region 7) got the best of the Vinemont Eagles (Class 3A, Region 5) Friday night,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Curry knocks off Hanceville, 27-16
Photo courtesy of Alisha Jones
HANCEVILLE - The Hanceville Bulldogs (Class 3A, Region 5) welcomed the Curry Yellow Jackets (4A, Region 5) Friday night, and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Fultondale, 23-6
Holly Pond’s Brody Rowell (6) breaks the plane for the Broncos’ lone score of the night against the Fultondale Wildcats. (W.C. Mann for The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Berry on the road, 33-15
BERRY - Meek (Class 1A, Region 6) traveled to Fayette County to take on Berry (Class 1A, Region 6) in a huge region game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Russellville’s strong second-half too much for Warriors, 53-20
West Point’s Brayden Martin (22) goes for a tackle in Friday night’s contest with Russellville. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT – It...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aliceville hands Eagles first loss of the season, 54-6
ALICEVILLE - The Cold Springs Eagles (Class 2A, Region 5) traveled to the home of the Aliceville Yellow Jackets (Class 2A, Region 5) for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison rolls over Sheffield, 42-7
SHEFFIELD - Addison showed it could be the team to beat for the Class 2A, Region 7 title Friday night.
Addison used a big game...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont nabs 22-14 homecoming victory from Hanceville
Former Alabama running back Trent Richardson, center, poses with the Vinemont Eagles prior to Friday night’s game. (Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune)
VINEMONT- It...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders dominate in impressive 50-0 shutout of Oak Grove
The Raiders shut out Oak Grove, 50-0, Friday night in Good Hope. (Photo courtesy of John Hood on Twitter)
GOOD HOPE - Domination. That is...
PREP FOOTBALL: Sullins rushes for 3 TDs in Cullman’s 21-0 shutout...
The Bearcats and Aggies line up before a snap Friday night in Albertville. (Photo courtesy of Aaron Sparks)
ALBERTVILLE – Fast and furious was the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Dayne Black’s 3 TDs, defense lift Aggies over Priceville,...
Fairview’s Dalton Payne makes a tackle during Friday night’s shutout of Priceville. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW – It was homecoming in Fairview...
Legend on the field: Crimson Tide star, former NFL player Trent...
Trent Richardson signs with the Alliance Birmingham in the new Alliance of American Football league on Aug. 29, 2018 (Courtesy of WVTM 13)
VINEMONT -...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos get past Bulldogs, 22-6
Tyler Boatright heads down the sideline in Holly Pond’s 22-6 win at Hanceville Friday night. (Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune)
HANCEVILLE – The Hanceville...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview falls in hard-fought road battle with St. John...
MADISON - Fairview (Class 4A, Region 7) traveled to Madison to take on the St. John Paul II Falcons (Class 4A, Region 7) on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors stumble, falling 43-7 to Lawrence County
Hunter Persall (24) scored the lone touchdown of the night for the West Point Warriors. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
MOULTON – It was...
PREP FOOTBALL: Home sweet homecoming- Cullman defeats Columbia, 48-8
Current Cullman Football Coach Matt Plunkett, left, with his predecessor, longtime Bearcat Coach Mark Britton, right, pose for a photo at Oliver Woodard Stadium...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek falls to Hubbertville at home, 47-28
ARLEY - Hubbertville (Class 1A, Region 6) put 34 points on the scoreboard in the first half and coasted to a 47-28 victory over...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison rolls over Red Bay, 39-12, to open region...
Zayne Guthrie (2) evades defenders during Addison’s 39-12 win over Red Bay Friday night. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
ADDISON – The Addison Bulldogs...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles come up short on the road against Midfield,...
The Vinemont Eagles took on the Midfield Patriots in Birmingham Friday night. (Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune)
BIRMINGHAM - The Vinemont Eagles (Class 3A, Region 5)...
PREP FOOTBALL: Raiders cruise past Rattlers to remain undefeated, 32-0
Photo courtesy of Preston Prewett
GOOD HOPE - The packed-out homecoming crowd had lots to cheer about Friday night as the Good Hope Raiders’ (Class...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs slides past Sumiton Christian, 33-14
Photo courtesy of Destiny Campbell
BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles (Class 2A, Region 5) hosted the Sumiton Christian Eagles (Class 2A Region 5) Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL WRAP-UP: week 3
West Point quarterback Rylan Jones (5) hoists running back Hunter Persall (24) in the air during Friday night’s game. (Bill Piper for The Cullman...
PREP FOOTBALL: Late field goal gives Vinemont 15-13 win over Westbrook...
Updated 9-8-18 at 1:32 p.m.
VINEMONT – Westbrook Christian (Class 2A, Region 6) made its way to Vinemont (Class 3A, Region 5) Friday night for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bulldogs, Guthrie roll over Winston County, 51-18
Addison's Zayne Guthrie (2) prepares to pass during Friday night's game. (Courtesy of the Jasper Daily Mountain Eagle)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - A stout defense and...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls in region-opener shootout to Hamilton, 48-42
West Point's Tyler Thompson (45) gets his arms around Hamilton's Jathan Jackson (1). (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT - The West Point...
PREP FOOTBALL: Late touchdown lifts Eagles over Southeastern, 28-18
REMLAP - The Cold Springs Eagles (Class 2A, Region 5) traveled to Southeastern (Class 2A, Region 5) in their first regional matchup of the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Tigers shut out on the road by South Lamar,...
The Meek Tigers never gave up in their 45-0 loss to the South Lamar Stallions. (Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune)
MILLPORT - The Meek...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos come oh-so-close to Midfield, 36-30, in region opener
Midfield’s offense gave the Broncos problems all night in their 36-30 loss to the Patriots. (Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune)
HOLLY POND - The...
PREP FOOTBALL: J.B. Pennington overwhelms Hanceville, 71-8
HANCEVILLE - It was a lopsided affair Friday night as J.B. Pennington rolled into Hanceville, handing the Bulldogs a tough 71-8 loss and a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Decatur topples Cullman 38-13; Bearcats fall to 1-2 on...
Photo: Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune
Updated 9-8-18 1:38 a.m.
DECATUR – With close to a two-hour delay due to heavy rain and lightning, Cullman...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope opens region play with 43-24 win over...
Good Hope quarterback Bailey Quick (2) fires a pass down field during Friday night's win over Cordova. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman Tribune)
GOOD HOPE...
PREP FOOTBALL: Aggies lose region opener to DAR, 52-15
Fairview's Oakley Mullican stands on the sidelines as the Aggies take on the DAR Patriots Friday night. (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
FAIRVIEW -...
PREP FOOTBALL: Warriors come from behind to ice Arab, 27-26
West Point running back Hunter Persall hurdles an Arab defender in Friday night's win over the Knights. (Bill Piper for The Cullman Tribune)
WEST POINT...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s comeback falls short, 32-28
Photo by Ryan Guthery for The Cullman Tribune
VINEMONT - The Falkville Blue Devils (Class 1A, Region 7) traveled across the county line to take...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos swat Ider Hornets, 36-13
Photo by Howard Cole for The Cullman Tribune
IDER - On Friday evening, the Holly Pond Broncos (Class 3A, Region 5) made the long trip...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope trounces Priceville, 47-14
PRICEVILLE - The Good Hope Raiders (Class 4A, Region 5) traveled to Priceville (Class 4A, Region 7) to take on the Bulldogs Friday night...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview wins hard-fought game, 32-22, over Hanceville
Photo by Sammy Confer
FAIRVIEW - Hanceville (Class 3A, Region 5) and Fairview (Class 4A, Region 7) faced off in the Aggies’ home opener Friday...
PREP FOOTBALL: Eagles, McNabb hold off Berry, 27-20
Photo courtesy of Destiny Campbell
BREMEN - The Cold Springs Eagles (Class 2A, Region 5) hosted the Berry Wildcats (Class 1A, Region 6) at Eagles...
PREP FOOTBALL: Piedmont outlasts Addison, 32-20
A Piedmont player (in white) attempts to intercept a pass in front of Addison's Gage Gilliland (14). (Hayden Hyatt for The Cullman Tribune)
ADDISON -...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall late to Mortimer Jordan, 18-16
Cullman quarterback Max Dueland (2) scrambles away from a Mortimer Jordan defender. (Joe McElroy for The Cullman Tribune)
CULLMAN – Ground and pound was the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek’s defense, Gabe Jones pound out 14-13 win over...
Meek running back Gabe Jones fights off defenders on a run during Friday night's 14-13 win over Winston County. (Nick Griffin for The Cullman...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope wins in defensive affair with Carbon Hill,...
CARBON HILL - Good Hope (4A, Region 5) traveled to Carbon Hill (3A, Region 4) to kick off the 2018 season Friday night, and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Broncos stampede over New Hope, 26-13
Holly Pond Head Coach Mike Bates, center, speaks to Holly Pond and New Hope players after Friday night's game. (W.C. Mann for The Cullman...
PREP FOOTBALL: Defense carries Vinemont to 29-18 win over East Lawrence
TRINITY - It was a battle of the Eagles Friday night, but it was the visiting Vinemont Eagles (3A, Region 5) who pulled out...
