DESHLER FOOTBALL PREVIEW

 Elkmont (2-5, 2-3) at Deshler (4-3, 3-2)

7 p.m., Howard Chappell Stadium, Tuscumbia

Preview: After starting the season 1-3, Deshler has been on a role the past three weeks, averaging 53 points per game over that stretch. Deshler’s win over Colbert County last week might have secured the No. 3 spot in 3A Region 8, but Elkmont is not completely out of it. The Red Devils would need an upset against Deshler Friday to remain alive in the playoff race.

Series history: Deshler leads 1-0.

Last year: These teams have not met since 1938.

PREDICTIONS:

News Courier Prediction: Deshler 47, Elkmont 14

Last Game Friday, October 12 W 54-28 vs. #17 Colbert Co. Records: 5-2 (4-2)

Next Game Friday, October 19 vs. ElkmontRecords: 2-5 (2-3) Last time: First meeting

Date	Opponent	Result
Fri. Sep. 28, 2012	at #6 Brooks	W 49-35
Fri. Oct. 5, 2012	at West Morgan	W 55-21
Fri. Oct. 12, 2012	vs. #17 Colbert Co.	W 54-28
Fri. Oct. 19, 2012	vs. Elkmont
Fri. Oct. 26, 2012	at Clements
Fri. Nov. 2, 2012	vs. #19 North Jackson

Deshler News

Oct. 16 · VIDEO: Deshler back on track with rout of Colbert County
Oct. 13 · Tigers wear down Indians
Oct. 12 · Colbert County (5-1, 3-1) at Deshler (3-3, 2-2)
Oct. 11 · 5 questions with Brandon Creasy
Oct. 6 ·   Deshler gets win on road
Oct. 4 ·   Players of the week
Sep. 28 · Deshler (1-3) at Brooks (4-0)