Muscle Shoals now sits squarely atop the 5A Region 8 Standings. They are a perfect 5-0 in region play and are looking to host the first round of the playoffs in a few weeks thanks to a 24-0 shutout of traditional power Russellville. The Trojans forced 4 turnovers en route to yet another impressive win this season. It was the first win over the Golden Tigers since any of these current players started grade school. The first shutout since their grandparents were in high school (1974). Were it not for strong defensive stands in the red zone by the Russellville defense the score could have been worse. The Trojans were stopped 4 times in the red zone - so they decided to strike from further out. Tyler Jackson ran a 73 yard TD late in the second quarter to take a 17-0 halftime lead. The Golden Tiger offense has been its strength all year long. The Trojan defense held them to 186 total yards on the night. Sophomore Ethon Felton led the effort with 14 tackles, 1 interception and a fumble recovery. Junior, Dee Liner, also picked up a fumble and recorded 11 tackles. Dillon Gist continued to carry the offensive workload with 13 carries for 122 yards while Tyler Jackson had 92 yards on only 4 carries. The Trojans now find themselves in a new position. On top looking down at the competition. A win next week over JO Johnson would seal the first region title since 1988. 
Saturday, October 8, 2011
Trojans on Top
Muscle Shoals now sits squarely atop the 5A Region 8 Standings. They are a perfect 5-0 in region play and are looking to host the first round of the playoffs in a few weeks thanks to a 24-0 shutout of traditional power Russellville. The Trojans forced 4 turnovers en route to yet another impressive win this season. It was the first win over the Golden Tigers since any of these current players started grade school. The first shutout since their grandparents were in high school (1974). Were it not for strong defensive stands in the red zone by the Russellville defense the score could have been worse. The Trojans were stopped 4 times in the red zone - so they decided to strike from further out. Tyler Jackson ran a 73 yard TD late in the second quarter to take a 17-0 halftime lead. The Golden Tiger offense has been its strength all year long. The Trojan defense held them to 186 total yards on the night. Sophomore Ethon Felton led the effort with 14 tackles, 1 interception and a fumble recovery. Junior, Dee Liner, also picked up a fumble and recorded 11 tackles. Dillon Gist continued to carry the offensive workload with 13 carries for 122 yards while Tyler Jackson had 92 yards on only 4 carries. The Trojans now find themselves in a new position. On top looking down at the competition. A win next week over JO Johnson would seal the first region title since 1988. 
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