Red Devils In Thick Of Region Race
The Elkmont Red Devils kept in contention of a playoff berth Friday with a 23-13 win over the visiting Lauderdale County Tigers.
The Red Devils reeled off 10-unanswered points in the opening quarter before having to stave off a come-from-behind bid by the visitors.
Lee Patterson scored on a 2-yard run that was set up by David Solomon’s fumble recovery. Brandon Solomon kicked the extra point. John Schrimsher’s 24-yard field goal completed the first quarter scoring.
The Red Devils gave a pair of rushing touchdowns in the third quarter to trail 13-12.
Chance Newby and Tim Woolridge each scored in the fourth. Woolridge’s score came on a 50-yard fumble return.
It doesn’t get any easier this week as the Red Devils host the Wildcats from Colbert Heights. Like the Red Devils and Sheffield Bulldogs, the Wildcats own a 3-1 region record. All three teams are tied for third in that race.
Last week’s results
Colbert Co. 33, Clements 28
Colbert Heights 34, Lexington 14
Elkmont 23, Lauderdale Co. 13
Sheffield 41, West Limestone 0
This week’s games
Lauderdale Co. at Clements
Sheffield at Colbert Co.
Colbert Heights at Elkmont
Lexington at West Limestone
Region 8 3A standings
Region/overall
Colbert Co. 4-0 5-1
Colbert Heights 3-1 5-1
Elkmont 3-1 3-3
Sheffield 3-1 5-1
Clements 2-2 2-4
Lexington 1-3 2-4
Lauderdale Co. 0-4 1-5
West Limestone 0-4 1-5