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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1973
Page
8
Twelve high school football games are scheduled tonight across Morgan Limestone Lawrence and Cullman counties as the 1973 prep season begins in full stride. Morgan teams highlight the slate with four games on tap.
West Morgan freshman tailback Chris Farley opened with an 86 yard kickoff return for a score and Jeff Farley added two rushing TDs and a touchdown pass as the Rebels beat East Limestone 35 6 in season openers. East Limestone coach Joe Caracappa called West Morgan a class ball club noting multiple early mistakes by his squad.
West Limestone Wildcats rally in the second half to beat Clements 19 on Thursday night. Randy Carter scored the decisive six points on a one yard rush, Rene Hood added a late TD, and Andy McConnell kicked the extra point. Clements, led by new coach Glenn Johnson, started strong but fumbled five times and Shae interceptions hampered their offense as West Limestone built a 12-6 lead entering the fourth quarter.
County teams host Bradshaw and Hartselle travels to Athens in a slate including Elkmont vs Waterloo and Tanner hosting Lauderdale Co. Limestone and Cullman County games color the week as Athens eyes a big test after an unbeaten season. Hartselle returns experience to run heavy with seven starters back.
Senior Steve Parker scored three touchdowns as 2A Holly Pond shut out Hanceville, allowing just two first downs. Parker caught a 50 yard TD pass from Gary Hicks for a 7-0 halftime lead, then added a one yard run and a 26 yard score in the fourth. Randy Weathersby nailed two PATs. Next week, Hanceville at Good Hope and Holly Pond at West Point.
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