By Tatum Northington
Elmore/Autauga News
Photos Contributed by Oscar Berry, III and Michelle Studdard
Week 5 saw an abundance of excitement in all our area games. XMAN Performance and Development Founder and Director Oscar Berry, III, invited EAN to the “Battle of the Golden Cleats” where the Autaugaville vs Billingsley game was highlighted.
The “Golden Cleats” saga was created in 2018 to highlight the longstanding rivalry between Autaugaville and Billingsley football teams. The metallic gold pair of Nike Cleats atop the “Golden Cleats” trophy were worn in a 6A Championship Football game by a high school student whose family traces its roots to both the communities of Autaugaville. “They represent the XMAN commitment to support and reward excellence and achievement in rural communities” Berry said. At the half, Billingsley led Autaugaville 6-3, and then Autaugaville responded with a 46-0 run in the 2nd half.
*Teams that send in information are awarded “Players of the Game.”
Football Updates:
Friday, September 16:
Autaugaville vs Billingsley, Autaugaville winning 49-6. Billingsley Player of the Game – Nathan Gilmore with 9 tackes, 1 sack, and 2 PDs. Autaugaville Player of the Game – Offense and Defense (the whole team) in the 2nd half
Marbury vs Tallassee, Marbury winning 22-20. Marbury Player of the Game – Jerrel O’Neal with 5 tackles, 3 solos, 4 assists, and 1.5 TFL
Prattville vs Opelika, Prattville winning 24-21 in OT. Player of the Game – Reid Montgomery, clutching the win with a field goal; also the entire PHS Defense
Prattville Christian vs Greensboro, PCA winning 28-14
Stanhope Elmore vs Carver, SEHS losing 44-46
Wetumpka vs Russell County, Wetumpka winning 49-7
Elmore County had a bye week
Holtville had a bye week
Edgewood vs Lowndes Academy, Edgewood losing 34-7
Autauga Academy vs Valiant Cross, AA losing 27-6
Volleyball Updates:
Monday, September 12:
Autaugaville vs Notasulga, Autaugaville Varsity winning matches 3-0
Billingsley hosted Verbena, JV winning matches 2-0 and Varsity winning matches 3-0
Marbury hosted Stanhope Elmore, SEHS Varsity winning matches 3-2
Prattville Christian vs Dadeville, JV winning matches 2-0 and Varsity winning matches 3-0
Wetumpka vs Elmore County, Wetumpka Varsity winning matches 2-0
Elmore County vs Beauregard, ECHS Varsity winning matches 2-0
Tuesday, September 13:
Autaugaville hosted Billingsley, Billingsley Varsity won matches 3-0
Marbury hosted Chilton County, JV losing matches 0-2 and Varsity losing matches 2-3
Prattville vs Brewbaker Tech, Varsity losing matches 0-2
Prattville Christian vs Alabama Christian, Varsity winning matches 3-0. Player of the Game – Baylee Rogers with 28 assists, 4 digs, 1 kill, and 2 aces.
Thursday, September 15:
Marbury vs Isabella, JV winning matches 2-1 and Varsity losing matches 0-3
Prattville vs Jeff Davis, JV winning matches 2-0, Varsity losing matches 3-1
Elmore County vs Holtville, ECHS JV winning matches 2-1and ECHS Varsity winning matches 3-0
Next Week Football:
September 23:
Autaugaville (4-1) will have a bye week
Billingsley (1-3) will host Isabella
Marbury (2-3) will host Trinity Presbyterian
Prattville (2-2) will play at Stanhope Elmore
PCA (2-2) will host Beulah
SEHS (1-3) will host Prattville
Wetumpka (4-1) will host Greenville
ECHS (3-1) will play a St. Clair County
Holtville (2-2) will host West Blocton
Tallassee (2-3) will play at Chilton County
Autauga Academy (3-1) will play at Lee-Scott Academy
Edgewood (1-3) will host Fort Dale Academy
Tickets for all AHSAA games and sporting events can be purchased by visiting GoFan.co – type in your school’s name and purchase your tickets with just the click of a button. AISA tickets can be purchased through the school.
All schools in the area are encouraged to share their scores, photos, and players of the week with Elmore/Autauga News! We can share information that is provided to us. To have your player of the game posted, please have a coach contact Tatum Northington.
Please send all information into tnorthington@riverregion.news
