High school football look ahead
Vina (3-0) at Cherokee (2-2) – Vina is looking to continue their hot streak at Cherokee this week. Vina beat Shoals Christian last week 32-8. Cherokee lost to Addison 39-6 last week and beat Waterloo 36-14 the week before. The Indians beat the Red Devils last year, 49-0. Cherokee leads the series overall, 15-8. Vina’s last win came in 2019.
Russellville (3-1) hosts Ardmore (3-1) – This week is Homecoming at Russellville. The Golden Tigers are coming off a 52-6 win over East Limestone. They will host Ardmore. Ardmore is 3-1 as well, coming off a 28-6 loss to Fairview. They beat Priceville the week before, 28-6.
Phil Campbell (1-2) hosts Winfield (3-1) – Phil Campbell lost at Oakman Friday night, falling 28-0 after trailing 8-0 at the half. Winfield looks to be one of the top teams in the region after knocking off perennial power Gordo last week, 28-7. The Pirates beat Midfield the week before, 42-12. Winfield is 12-5 historically versus Phil Campbell. The two schools last played in 2003. The Bobcats’ last win came in 1997.
Red Bay (0-3) at Lexington (2-2) – Red Bay is still looking for their first win after falling to Winston County Friday night, 51-8. The Tigers travel to Lexington this week. Lexington beat Tanner last week, 55-0, but lost to Decatur Heritage the week before, 42-18. Lexington is 16-10 against Red Bay and they’ve won the last three in a row. The Golden Bears won this game last year 33-22.
Tharptown (0-3) at Decatur Heritage (2-1) (Thursday) – Tharptown is coming off an open week. They travel to Decatur Heritage this week. The Eagles beat Lexington last week 42-18.
Belgreen (2-1) hosts Tanner (0-4) – Belgreen is coming off an open week as they ready to play the Tanner Rattlers. The Rattlers are 0-4 and haven’t come close to a win. They have lost the last three games by a combined score of 168-0.
