Helena used a tenacious ground game and effective passing attack to earn a 37-10 Class 6A, Region 3 victory over Chilton County.
Acker was 4-of-9 passing for 142 with a touchdown to Hunter Hale, who had three catches for 102 yards for the Huskies .Briarwood Christian shut out Pelham in the second half and rallied for a 28-21 victory over Pelham. The Green Wave scored on its first possession, recovered the ensuing kickoff to set up another touchdown, then got a pick-6 on the Saints’ first possession, to lead 21-0 before 6 minutes had elapsed off the clock at Homer Smiles Field. That advantage was 34-0 by halftime, which is how the game ended.
Smith, a freshman, finished with 89 yards through the air. He briefly left the game with an injury, but returned in the second half. Tolbert caught three passes for 50 yards for the winners. King passed for 108 yards. Elfreeman Morton registered 10 tackles for Montevallo. The Dolphins, ranked fourth in Class 5A, held UMS to 56 total yards in improving to 4-0 for the season.
Gulf Shores, now 3-0 in 5A, Region 1 play, travels to LeFlore next week. UMS travels to play undefeated Vigor.Cole Ulrich had three interceptions, six tackles and 95 yards receiving as Elberta picked up Win No. 1 for the year.Brady Cole Harrison had rushing TDs of 17 and 43 yards for the Warriors and also had a passing TD.Elberta is idle next week before hosting Northview, Fla., on Sept. 29. LeFlore host No. 4-ranked Gulf Shores.
He also had two receptions for 38 yards and a score, finishing with 296 yards and five total touchdowns. The game remained tied until Cleburne County took the lead with 15 seconds remaining in the first half. Gore threw a 7-yard touchdown pass to Cade Schubert for a 14-7 lead. Boaz regained the lead for good on the first play of the ensuing possession as Pierce hit Jakai Hudgins for a 66-yard touchdown pass. Arreguin booted the point after to give Boaz a 28-21 lead with 10:35 left in the game.Three plays later, Childers on a 42-yard run for a 35-21 leada.
Josh Griffin had four carries for 73 yards and a touchdown and Jayden Phifer caught a pair of passes for 66 yards and a score. On the kickoff, Central set up in anticipation of an onsides kick from the Bulldogs, but Opelika kicked deep and the decision almost worked.