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2:43 pm Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Franklin County Times Players of the Week

By Staff
Franklin
County
Red Bay senior quarterback Anthony Horton helped lead the undefeated Red Bay Tigers to a 21-20 victory over No. 4 Tanner last Friday.
Horton, who scored two rushing touchdowns, directed a Red Bay offense that racked up 297 yards rushing and limited the Rattlers to just 30 offensive plays.
Russellville
High School
Russellville senior kicker Josh Montgomery accounted for the No. 3 Golden Tigers' only scores in the first half in a 14-0 win at Hartselle last Friday.
Montgomery was 2-for-2 on field goals – his first attempts this season – and converted kicks of 28 and 39 yards. He is also 9-of-10 on PATs this season.
Honorable Mention
Volleyball
MH Erin Reynolds, Russellville
S Calli Davis, Russellville
Football
QB Tyler Cagle, Tharptown
RB Bryan Darracott, Vina
TE Randy Barnes,Vina
WR Blake Thorn, Vina
RB Mike Abernathy, Russellville
QB Cory Trapp, Russellville
LB Kory Suggs, Russellville
LB Josh James, Russellville
CB Siran Winston, Russellville
TE Josh Smith, Russellville
LB Drew Henson, Red Bay
LB Josh Senkbeil, Red Bay
LB DJ Elrod, Red Bay
WR Joe McKinney, Red Bay
RB Stephen Lacey, Phil Campbell
WR Caleb Thompson, Phil Campbell

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