ARLEY, Ala. – Meek built a 16-point lead in the opening quarter and protected an 8-point advantage throughout the second half Friday night, defeating Red Bay 30-22 in Class 1A, Region 7 play.
The victory secured the region’s No. 3 playoff seed for Meek, while Red Bay finished fourth. Both teams had already qualified for the postseason entering their region finale.
Meek controlled the opening quarter and carried a 16-0 lead into the second. Red Bay answered with 14 points before halftime, but the Tigers added 6 of their own during the period and entered the locker room ahead 22-14.
Neither team scored during the third quarter as Meek’s defense preserved the 8-point margin. Red Bay added 8 points in the fourth, but Meek matched that total to keep the Tigers in front and complete the 30-22 victory.
The win was Meek’s fourth straight following region victories over Waterloo, Belgreen and Phillips. It also kept the Tigers unbeaten at Meek Field this season.
Meek improved to 6-3 overall and completed its region schedule at 5-2. Red Bay fell to 7-3 overall and 4-3 in region play.
The Tigers will close the regular season with a non-region game at Berry at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. Meek will then travel for the opening round of the Class 1A playoffs.
