Monday, November 7, 2011
Each Monday we'll take a look at what happened on the gridiron over the weekend in Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch.
Etowah 17, Lassiter 14 – In true nail-biter fashion, Etowah needed a goalline stop at its 1-yard line on fourth-and-goal late in the game to hold onto a 3-point victory Thursday over Lassiter, according to the Cherokee Tribune. The win settled matters cleanly in Region 5-AAAAA play. Lassiter finished at 3-3 and will enter the playoffs with the No. 4 seed from the region. Etowah finished at 4-2 and earned the No. 3 seed. (Video Link) River Ridge 48, North Murray 34 – The running game has been a strong point for River Ridge all season, and Friday’s game was no exception as sophomore E.J. Ellis carried the ball 20 times for 252 yards and six touchdowns, according to the Cherokee Tribune. Ellis wasn’t the only star that carried that ball. …
Saturday, November 5, 2011
The Wolverines finished their season with a loss to the Raiders.
Woodstock remained scoreless throughout the game. The Raiders dominated the first half. However, the Wolverines defense managed to hold Walton to only a field goal in the second. For more area scores, check the Friday Football Scoreboard.
Friday, November 4, 2011
River Ridge is on the road while Woodstock hosts Walton. Etowah played last night.
River Ridge (7-2, 1-0) at North Murray (0-9, 0-6) – River Ridge got back on track last week with a 39-point win over Social Circle. Since the Knights aren’t eligible for the playoffs, tonight’s contest at North Murray will be their final game of the season. The Mountaineers haven’t won a game all season. Walton (9-0, 5-0) at Woodstock (4-5, 1-4) – Woodstock has dropped its last four games in a row and scored just less than six points per game on average over that time. The Wolverines have already been mathematically eliminated from postseason play, so tonight they are only playing for a shot at an upset over Walton, the eighth-ranked team in the state. Walton is perfect on the season and has been cruising of late, beating its last three …
Monday, October 31, 2011
Each Monday we'll take a look at what happened on the gridiron over the weekend in Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch.
River Ridge 45, Social Circle 7 – With Friday’s win, River Ridge moved to 7-2, according to the Cherokee Tribune, and has already enjoyed its best season on record. Knights quarterback Austin Terrell threw four touchdown passes to pace River Ridge who will not be eligible for postseason play this year. Lassiter 30, Woodstock 10 – Two touchdowns on kickoff returns were the difference in Friday’s game, according to the Marietta Daily Journal. Woodstock outgained Lassiter, and Wolverine quarterback Max Keeton threw for more yards than the Lassiter quarterback, but the Trojans punched two kickoff returns into the end zone.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
The Wolverines' losing streak grew to four games with Friday night's home loss.
Woodstock High School lost its fourth consecutive football game Friday night, losing to Lassiter, 30-10, in a Region 5-AAAAA game. The loss means the Wolverines (4-5 overall, 1-4 in the region) won't make the playoffs. They'll close their season against Walton High at home this Friday. For more local scores from Friday night, check the Football Scoreboard.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Woodstock and River Ridge play at home tonight while Etowah has the night off.
Lassiter (6-2, 2-2) at Woodstock (4-4, 1-3) – Woodstock has lost three in a row and has been blanked twice in that stretch. In fact, in all four Region 5-AAAAA games this season the Wolverines have scored just 20 total points. Lassiter comes in after dropping a heartbreaker to Marietta last week in the final moments of the game. This game has some major playoff implications as the winner will sit alone in fourth place in the regional standings. Social Circle at River Ridge (6-2, 1-0) – River Ridge dropped its second game of the season last week and will look to rebound against Social Circle at home. Social Circle’s only win this season has come by forfeit. We want to make Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch the place to go for all the latest high …
Monday, October 24, 2011
Each Monday we'll take a look at what happened on the gridiron over the weekend in Woodstock-Towne Lake Patch.
Etowah 45, Woodstock 0 – Etowah’s win Friday moved the team to 3-2 and put them in a mathematical hold for one of the top four spots in the Region 5-AAAAA standings. Woodstock moved to 103 in the region with the loss. “I’m ecstatic for our seniors,” said Etowah head coach Bill Stewart. “(They) we’re playing Woodstock for the last time, and it also put us in the playoffs. It kind of showed what our team can do if we put the pieces together.” (Video Link) Lanier 35, River Ridge 17 – River Ridge led at the half by one point and recovered a fumble and returned it for a touchdown to start the third quarter, according to the Cherokee Tribune. But Lanier scored 26 unanswered points after that to win the game handily.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
In a high-energy and high-scoring game, the Etowah Eagles sealed their place in the regional playoffs with Friday night's big win.
Fan's shouted, "Playoffs, playoffs, playoffs," and rushed the field at the end of Friday night's Etowah Eagles game against the Woodstock Wolverines. Both teams showed up to the game looking for a win and bragging rights for the next year in the crosstown rivalry between the two schools. Etowah was triumphant by an impressive 45-0 score. The Wolverines couldn't seem to gain ground, and head coach Brent Budde said it is time for the team to revisit the fundamentals. He said he hopes Friday night's loss will motivate the Wolverines to look for a win in next year's game. Next week the Wolverines are playing Lassiter at home. The Eagles are off.
Friday, October 21, 2011
One of the fiercest rivalries around rekindles tonight at Etowah High School.
Woodstock (4-3, 1-2) at Etowah (4-4, 2-2) – When Woodstock and Etowah meet, in any sport, there’s no telling what might happen. Not only is this a cross-town rivalry, but it’s also a Region 5-AAAAA rivalry and the schools sit just two miles apart off the same street. The Eagles were supposed to be a force in region play but injuries have taken a toll. If the Wolverines can manage a road win, they’ll leapfrog Etowah in the standings and sit in a strong spot to grab the final playoff spot in the region. Lanier (2-1) at River Ridge (6-1) – River Ridge is back on track with consecutive wins after a hiccup on Sept. 30. The Knights have scored 40 or more points four times this season with a punishing ground attack. They’ll look to establish that…
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Woodstock will enjoy a bye week before facing Etowah.
The Woodstock offense struggled because of the injuries suffered by its two starting quarterbacks in previous games. They remained scoreless until two late drives in the fourth quarter which were not enough to overcome the Blue Devils' overwhelming lead. Woodstock will face Etowah away Oct. 22 after its bye week. For more area football scores, check the Friday Football Scoreboard.
