State Champions Athens Hazlewood claim grid crowns
Athens Eagles overwhelm Andalusia 35 15 to win the 3A football title. Freddie Smith Rushes for 140 yards and 2,139 season yards pace the offense while Steve Parker set up scoring with a punt return. The defense clamped down after a tight first half as Athens rolled to the championship.
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Jeff Johnson
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Prep Playoffs Finals Segment Across Alabama
Athens defeats Andalusia 35 to 15 in Class 3A while Hazlewood shuts out Hokes Bluff 53 to 0 and Ranburne tops Sweet Water in Class 1A. Dothan hosts Mt Brook today at Legion Field at 1 p.m.
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Hazlewood Bears Dominate Hokes Bluff For 53-0 Title Win
Hazlewood wins the Class 2A state football title with a 53-0 victory over Hokes Bluff, becoming the first team to win state championships in two classifications. Gary Madden rushes for 202 yards and five touchdowns, boosting Hazlewood to 410 rushing yards and 26 passing yards.
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Falkville Blue Devils remain undefeated with 83 54 rout
Falkville High School coach Ronnie Lee led the Blue Devils to their sixth win of the season as they defeated West Point 83-54 behind 31 points from Steve Eaves and 25 from Doug Stisher. The victory kept Falkville at 6-0 heading into an away game at Athens Bible School.
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Athens Rolls Past Andalusia For 3A State Title
Athens defeated Andalusia 35-15 to claim its first state championship in school history. Coach Larry McCoy praised the team as a town effort after a strong third quarter sparked by Steve Parker’s 39-yard punt return. Andalusia coach Don Sharpe noted Athens’ momentum shift and the tough challenge of stopping the Bulldogs.
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