FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Goals within reach for Tigers
Published 8:09 pm Thursday, September 20, 2012
What the players saw during Monday’s film session was an offensive line that dominated in last week’s 39-0 win over region foe Shelby County.
That unit will need to be good again against Talladega, a team Hand said will “scare you.”
“It looks like they have a basketball team out there playing defense,” he said. “They’re all 6’3,” 6’4,” the linebackers are flying to the ball.”
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WHO WILL WIN?
Last week’s win over Shelby County was a confidence-builder. A win over Talladega could give the Tigers full-blown momentum. With a familiar formula—stout defense and solid running game—look for Chilton County to get it done.
Pick: Chilton Co. | Picks record: 9-7
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Who do you think will win the Chilton County-Talladega game?
- Chilton Co. (68%, 26 Votes)
- Talladega (32%, 12 Votes)
Total Voters: 38
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ALSO FRIDAY NIGHT
Thorsby (1-2) at No. 2 Leeds (3-0)
Leeds is one of the state’s top teams in Class 3A, while Thorsby is still adjusting to the class. Pick: Leeds
Conecuh Springs at Chilton Christian (2-1)
Chilton Christian got back on track with last week’s win and will make it two straight. Pick: Chilton Christian
Verbena (0-3) at Loachapoka (1-2)
A hurting Verbena team could desperately use a home game or a non-region game. Pick: Loachapoka
Billingsley (1-2) at Sunshine (0-3)
Billingsley’s season didn’t start the way it wanted but has a chance to even its record. Pick: Billingsley
Horseshoe Bend (2-1) at Isabella (2-1)
A win would position Isabella for a playoff spot—maybe even hosting in the first round. Pick: Isabella
No. 3 Maplesville (3-0) at Akron (3-0)
Akron will be some of Maplesville’s stiffest region competition. The Devils roll. Pick: Maplesville
Bibb Co. (2-1) at Jemison (2-1)
Bibb Co. owns a six-game winning streak in the series. It’ll be close, but make it seven. Pick: Bibb Co.