High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Red Bay Tigers, Sports
 By  Staff Reports Published 
7:59 am Saturday, October 15, 2011

Tigers roll past Bobcats for region title

PHIL CAMPBELL — With a region title on the line Red Bay wasted little time taking control of its game against cross-county rival Phil Campbell Friday night, cruising to a 41-19 victory.

The Tigers (8-0, 6-0) drove 80 yards on their opening drive and scored on a 56-yard run by Matt Belue. The Red Bay defense then forced a Phil Campbell punt, and once again the Tigers put together a quick scoring drive capped off with a 4-yard touchdown run by Steven Wood to seize control of the game.

Phil Campbell (2-6, 1-5) had an opportunity later in the first quarter to cut into the lead when the Bobcats recovered a Red Bay fumble. The Bobcats were unable to capitalize, and the Tigers extended their lead when Hunter Childers hit Belue for a 19-yard touchdown pass.

Belue scored his third touchdown of the night when he dashed in for a 14-yard scoring run to put Red Bay ahead 27-0 in the second quarter.

Matt Senkbeil scored on a 26-yard run later in the first half to give the Tigers a comfortable 34-0 advantage at halftime.

Red Bay coach Dale Jeffreys elected to remove most of his starters for the second half, and Phil Campbell was finally able to find some offensive rhythm.

The Bobcats took the opening drive of the second half 76 yards and prevented the shutout when Jacob Hamilton hit Jamie Dorroh for a 32-yard touchdown pass.

Red Bay was unable to recover the ensuing kickoff and Phil Campbell gained control of the ball at the Tiger 29-yard line.

The Bobcats took advantage of the good field position and scored six plays later when Dorroh rushed into the end zone from seven yards out to cut Red Bay’s lead to 34-13.

Red Bay’s lone second-half touchdown came when Tyler Jeffreys hit Nick Thorn on an 8-yard pass.

Hamilton rounded out the scoring for the Bobcats with a 9-yard run in the fourth quarter.

With the win Red Bay clinches its first region title since the 2007 season. The Tigers will visit Cherokee next week to conclude region play.

With the loss Phil Campbell recorded its 10th consecutive losing season. The Bobcats will travel to Sulligent next week.

Also on Franklin County Times
East Franklin Junior High holds fall festival
News, Phil Campbell
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL -- East Franklin Junior High celebrated fall with its annual fall festival. Activities included games, food, fun and prizes. Freshman El...
Truancy affects student success long-term
Columnists, Opinion
October 22, 2025
Behind every struggling student, there’s often a family that needs support. Truancy — unexcused absences from school — can range from occasional misse...
How we can address gun violence together
Columnists, Opinion
October 22, 2025
As Montgomery continues to process the recent gun violence tragedy and many offer their thoughts and prayers, as a state lawmaker, I want to contribut...
October is optimal time to get flu vaccine
News, Russellville
Bernie Delinski For the FCT 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — Flu shots are expected to be available in abundance, and this is the best time of the year to get them, officials said. “Flu shots shou...
Service dog helps mom manage dysautonomia
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 22, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — For years, Anna Mosley didn’t understand the complications she experienced. She fainted in middle school, often felt light-headed and f...
Phil Campbell JH wraps up perfect 8-0 season
High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Sports
Hayden Moss For the FCT 
October 22, 2025
PHIL CAMPBELL — The Phil Campbell Junior High Bobcats completed an 8-0 season with a 42-22 win over Colbert Heights on Oct. 14. Phil Campbell scored e...
RHS wins Homecoming game, 42-14
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
Brannon King For the FCT 
October 22, 2025
The Russellville Golden Tigers celebrated Homecoming with a 42-14 region win over the West Point Warriors on Friday night. RHS improved to 5-3 on the ...
RHS advances to volleyball super regional
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
Brannon King For the FCT 
October 22, 2025
The Russellville High School volleyball team earned one of the biggest wins in program history as the Golden Tigers defeated the Lawrence County Red D...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *