CULLMAN, Ala. – Good Hope extended its winning streak to six games with a shutout of Fairview, Vinemont came within a 2-point conversion of a late comeback win and Addison remained unbeaten during the area’s Thursday and Friday football slate.
Cold Springs returned to the win column at Midfield, while Meek overcame a halftime deficit at Belgreen. The nine-game schedule included all 10 local teams, with Good Hope and Fairview meeting in the week’s county matchup.
Good Hope 21, Fairview 0
Parker Johnson rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown, Karson Hollis scored twice on the ground and Good Hope kept Fairview scoreless Friday at James W. Shabel Stadium.
The Raiders improved to 6-1 overall and 5-0 in Class 4A, Region 8. Fairview fell to 4-3 overall and 3-3 in the region.
Johnson finished Good Hope’s first scoring drive with an 11-yard touchdown run for a 7-0 lead. He later helped move the Raiders to the 6-yard line, where Hollis scored to extend the advantage to 14-0 before halftime.
Fairview threatened in the third quarter when Conner Scott followed a nine-yard run on third down with a 37-yard gain down the right sideline. The Aggies reached the Good Hope 20, but the Raiders stopped the possession on downs.
Good Hope then converted third-and-6 on Johnson’s 26-yard pass to Ayden Young and fourth-and-5 on an 18-yard completion to Kayden Collins. Hollis finished the drive with a 10-yard touchdown run early in the fourth quarter to make it 21-0.
Johnson carried 21 times. Hollis added 31 rushing yards and two touchdowns, while Young caught three passes for 45 yards. Scott finished with 65 rushing yards and 44 passing yards for Fairview. Hagen Reese recovered a Raider fumble.
Good Hope travels to Cherokee County next week, while Fairview hosts Crossville.
Hokes Bluff 29, Vinemont 28
Vinemont scored with 12 seconds remaining Friday, but its ensuing 2-point conversion attempt was ruled short of the goal line. Hokes Bluff held on after Vinemont failed to recover the onside kick.
Karson Arbet found Brandon Johnson for a five-yard touchdown to bring the Eagles within a point on their final possession.
Josh Rhodes had given Vinemont a 6-0 lead with a six-yard touchdown run with 4 minutes, 39 seconds remaining in the first quarter. His one-yard touchdown run with 1 minute, 39 seconds remaining in the second quarter extended the advantage to 14-0, but Hokes Bluff scored before halftime to make it 14-7.
Hokes Bluff tied the game in two plays to open the second half. Arbet’s three-yard touchdown run late in the third quarter put Vinemont ahead 22-14, but the visitors answered on their next possession and took a 29-22 lead midway through the fourth.
According to East Alabama Sports Today, Hokes Bluff quarterback Dean Morgan completed six of nine passes for 93 yards and two touchdowns. Javin Norman caught touchdown passes of 37 and 14 yards, with the latter putting Hokes Bluff ahead 29-22 with 4 minutes, 56 seconds remaining. Jace Hanks rushed 12 times for 68 yards and scored on runs of 22 and 39 yards.
Vinemont fell to 4-4 overall and 2-3 in Class 3A, Region 6. The Eagles travel to Glencoe next week. Hokes Bluff improved to 3-4 overall and 3-2 in the region and next visits Hanceville.
Cold Springs 28, Midfield 8
Cold Springs responded to its first loss of the season by building a 21-0 halftime lead Friday and defeating Midfield on the road.
The Eagles improved to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in Class 2A, Region 5, a week after falling to Gordo 35-13. Cold Springs also remained unbeaten away from home at 4-0.
Midfield cut the deficit to 21-8 in the third quarter, but Cold Springs increased its lead to 28-8 in the fourth. The school confirmed that score as the final.
It was the fourth time this season the Eagles held an opponent to single digits, following a 9-0 win over Vinemont, a 42-0 win over Locust Fork and a 28-8 win over Holly Pond.
Cold Springs hosts Southeastern next week. Midfield fell to 2-5 overall and 2-3 in the region.
Addison 61, Cherokee 0
Addison scored 36 points in the first quarter and led 54-0 at halftime Friday, improving to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in Class 1A, Region 7.
The Bulldogs added seven points in the fourth quarter to complete their sixth shutout of the season and third straight. The 61 points were their highest total of the year.
Addison has outscored its last three opponents 163-0, following wins over Oakman and Belgreen. Through eight games, the Bulldogs have scored 414 points and allowed 13. Waterloo and Meek remain the only teams to score against Addison this season.
MaxPreps’ game statistics credit Joey Wilson with 107 rushing yards and two touchdowns on three carries. Elijah Roberts rushed three times for 65 yards and two scores and completed four of five passes for 56 yards and a touchdown. Zane Smith added 39 rushing yards and a touchdown on three carries.
The submitted team totals list Addison with 234 rushing yards and 56 passing yards.
Conner Lane caught a 30-yard touchdown pass, Judah Wilkins had two receptions for 17 yards and Scout Flynn caught one pass for nine yards. Wilson also recorded four tackles, a sack and an interception returned 25 yards for a touchdown, according to the submitted statistics.
The Bulldogs travel to Red Bay next week. Cherokee fell to 3-4 overall and 1-4 in the region.
Meek 24, Belgreen 13
Meek overcame a one-point halftime deficit for a 24-13 road win Friday in Class 1A, Region 7.
The Tigers led 6-0 after the first quarter, trailed 7-6 at halftime and moved ahead 14-13 by the end of the third, according to the Tribune scoreboard. Meek added 10 points in the fourth while holding Belgreen scoreless in the period.
Hunter Wyatt scored all three Meek touchdowns and rushed 21 times for 141 yards, according to the Daily Mountain Eagle. Scoring-play yardages, exact clocks and conversion details were not available.
Updated AHSFHS records list Meek at 4-3 overall and 3-2 in the region. The result gives the Tigers consecutive region victories and their first road win of the season. Belgreen is listed at 2-5 overall and 1-4 in region play.
Meek returns to Arley to host Phillips next week.
Gardendale 55, Cullman 29
Gardendale scored 27 fourth-quarter points Thursday to pull away from Cullman in Class 5A, Region 5 play at Driver Stadium.
The Rockets led 7-0 after the first quarter, 21-7 at halftime and 28-14 after three quarters. Cullman scored 15 points in the fourth, but Gardendale’s 27-point period prevented a comeback. The teams combined for 42 points in the final quarter.
Cullman’s 29 points were its highest scoring total of the season, while Gardendale’s 55 were the most the Bearcats have allowed this year.
Cullman fell to 2-5 overall and 1-4 in the region. Gardendale improved to 4-4 overall and 3-2 in region play.
The Bearcats return home to host Parker next week.
Hamilton 48, West Point 13
West Point stayed within a point midway through the first quarter Friday, but Hamilton built a 35-6 halftime lead and pulled away in Class 4A, Region 7 play.
The Warriors answered Hamilton’s opening touchdown with a score of their own, but a missed extra point left them trailing 7-6. Hamilton led 13-6 after the first quarter and widened the margin before halftime.
MaxPreps’ submitted game statistics list Hamilton quarterback Mason Holloway at 10-for-20 passing for 160 yards and two touchdowns, with 70 rushing yards and a touchdown on six carries. Houston Tibbs caught three passes for 74 yards and two scores, while Brady Cantrell had four receptions for 93 yards. Trent Williams added 39 rushing yards and a touchdown and threw a 35-yard touchdown pass.
Hamilton’s submitted team totals list 169 rushing yards and 195 passing yards.
West Point added a touchdown in the second half. The Warriors fell to 0-8 overall and 0-5 in the region and travel to Lawrence County next week. Hamilton improved to 6-1 overall and 4-1 in region play.
Glencoe 49, Holly Pond 6
Glencoe expanded a 7-6 first-quarter lead to 35-6 at halftime Friday on its way to a 49-6 win over Holly Pond.
The Yellow Jackets led 49-6 after three quarters, with neither team scoring in the fourth, according to the Tribune scoreboard.
Holly Pond is listed at 2-5 overall and 1-4 in Class 3A, Region 6 after its fourth consecutive loss. Glencoe is listed at 4-3 overall and 3-2 in the region.
The Broncos travel to Susan Moore next week.
Etowah 56, Hanceville 0
Etowah built a 27-0 first-quarter lead and a 48-0 halftime advantage Friday in a 56-0 win over Hanceville, according to the Tribune scoreboard.
The Blue Devils led 56-0 after three quarters. Updated records list Hanceville at 0-7 overall and 0-5 in Class 3A, Region 6, while Etowah is 5-2 overall and 5-0 in the region.
Hanceville returns home to face Hokes Bluff next week.
Reporting by Sammy Confer and Ryan Guthery contributed to this article’s Good Hope-Fairview and Vinemont-Hokes Bluff sections. Jared Spears contributed reporting on West Point-Hamilton.
