Top AHSAA Week 6 Football Games in Pike County

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The place to be in Pike County on Friday night is Troy, AL, as the Tallassee Tigers play the Charles Henderson Trojans.  This will be an interesting region matchup as Tallassee comes in with momentum from their first win of the season and Charles Henderson has proven it can score in bunches.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Can Tallassee carry its breakthrough win into region play?

2.  Charles Henderson has offensive firepower.  The Trojans come into the game averaging 31 PPG.

3.  Tallassee's defense will need to slow down Charles Henderson's Kellen Stewart.

4.  Tallassee has legitimate defensive playmakers.  DE Randall Morgan can get to the QB while Trent Morris is a ballhawk on defense.

5.  Recent history favors Charles Henderson.  The Trojans lead the all-time series 10-6 and their last meeting was a 34-7 Charles Henderson victory in the 2022 playoffs.

Players to Watch:

Tallassee:  Trent Morris, Hudson Timmerman, Randall Morgan, Channing Johnson

Charles Henderson:  Kellen Stewart, Jam Burney, Joshaun Daniel, Renardo Boyd

Prediction

Charles Henderson 34 Tallassee 27

At #2 on the week 6 football games to watch in Pike County, we have the Pike County Bulldogs traveling to Daleville to face the Warhawks.  Pike County enters the contest at 4-2 on the season while Daleville comes in with a 1-4 record.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Can Pike County keep the region momentum going?
2.  Daleville is fighting to stay alive in the region race.  
3.  Can Daleville slow down the Pike County offense?  The Bulldogs are averaging 30 PPG.  
4.  The rematch factor.  Pike County won last year’s game 57-20 but Daleville will be looking to make this year’s game look considerably different.  

Players to Watch:

Pike County:  Jamaris Campbell, Azhoree Eutsey, Daniel Collins
Daleville:  Jacob Rivera Roman, Dylan Sheppard, Dalton Damron 

Prediction:

Pike County 38 Daleville 14

At #3 on the week 6 football games to watch in Pike County, we have the G.W. Long Rebels vs the Goshen Eagles.  Long enters the contest at 3-3 on the season while Goshen is 0-5.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Goshen will look to breakthrough on the win column with another tough test against the G.W. Long Rebels.
2.  Long will be looking to get back on track in the region race.
3.  Preston Williams will be the matchup everyone will want to see.  The Auburn commit has demonstrated game-changing ability throughout his career.
4.  Can Goshen's defense find a way to contain Long's big play offense?

Players to Watch:

Goshen:  Elijah Bell Starks, Johnny Williams, Zion Picatoste

G.W. Long:  Preston Williams, Tucker Brooks, Takari McLeod

Prediction:

G.W. Long 42 Goshen 14

And just like that we are past the midway point of the 2026 AHSAA football regular season.  Checking in at #4 on the week 6 football games to watch in Pike County, we have the Pike Liberal Arts Patriots traveling to Greenville, AL, to face the Fort Dale Academy Eagles in region play.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Can Pike turn these close, competitive losses into wins?  
2.  Fort Dale enters the matchup with a little momentum after the 18-0 shutout vs Goshen last week.
3.  The matchup to watch will be Pike's offense against Fort Dale's defense.  Pike has shown the ability to score against the likes of Brantley, GW Long, and Geneva and Fort Dale is coming off a strong defensive performance.
4.  This is a must have region game.

Players to Watch:

Pike Liberal Arts:  Dutch Adams, Trip Royal, Jackson Bowen

Fort Dale Academy:   Blake Slagley, Rivers Ellis, Fort Dale Defense

Prediction:

Fort Dale Academy 28 Pike Liberal Arts 24

The place to be on Friday night will be in Brundidge, AL, as the Pike County Bulldogs host the Carroll-Ozark Eagles.  Carroll enters the contest at 4-1 while the Pike County Bulldogs are 3-2.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Carroll's turnaround gets another test.  
2.  Pike County needs their explosive offense to put up points for this game.  
3.  Special Teams could be the difference.  Pike County has gotten great play from their special teams unit this season and if this becomes a low scoring affair, look for special teams to be the deciding factor.
4.  Can Pike County duplicate last seasons' 21-14 victory over Carroll?

Players to Watch:

Pike County:  Azhoree Eutsey, Jamaris Campbell, Jacorey Knox, Koren Gailes, Mark Griffin

Carroll-Ozark:  Jeremiah Hairston, Robert McNeal, Jammar Killings, Christian Morris, Cameron Buchanan

Prediction:

Carroll-Ozark 27 Pike County 24

At #2 on the top week 5 games involving Pike County teams, we have the Class 4A and 3-1 Charles Henderson Trojans traveling to Union Springs, AL, to face the 3A #7 ranked and undefeated, Bullock County Hornets.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Bullock County faces its biggest test yet moving up in classification this week to face the Charles Henderson Trojans.
2.  Charles Henderson seems to have hit its stride after shutting out Beauregard and getting a big win on the road at Elmore County.
3.  Can the rushing attack of Bullock County control the game?
4.  Charles Henderson's defense has athletes.  Can the defensive line penetrate into the backfield and free up the linebackers to make plays?

5.  This game will be a measuring stick for both programs.  The winner gains momentum and confidence heading into the meat of region play.

Players to Watch:

Charles Henderson:  Payton Bean, Jam Burney, Elijah Warren, Kendrick Robinson, Amari Wingard

Bullock County:  Brayden Youngblood, Tyekelis Wallace, Jadorion Mack, Jaquez Pearson, Kameron Washington

Prediction:

Bullock County 31 Charles Henderson 27

#3 on the top week 5 games involving Pike County teams, we have a battle of the Eagles as Goshen travels to Greenville, AL, to face Fort Dale Academy.  Goshen enters the game at 0-5 on the season while Fort Dale Academy is 1-3.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Goshen is searching for its first win on the season.
2.  Fort Dale is trying to stop its own 2 game slide.
3.  This will be the first ever meeting between the 2 teams
4.  Can Goshen get the offense going?

5.  After being shutout in consecutive games, Fort Dale is also looking for offensive answers.

Players to Watch:

Goshen:  Brennan Brown, Zander Hamilton, Zion Picatoste, Elijah Bell Starks, Johnny Williams

Fort Dale Academy:  Blake Slagley, Rivers Ellis, Mason Whitaker, Cooper De Le Ree, Tyler Holleyfield

Prediction:

Fort Dale Academy 21 Goshen 14

Checking in at #4 on the top week 5 games involving Pike County teams, we have the Geneva Panthers vs the Pike Liberal Arts School Patriots.  Geneva comes into the game 2-3 while the Pike Liberal Arts Patriots are looking for their first win on the season.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Can Pike Liberal Arts School break into the win column?
2.  Can Geneva stop its 2 game losing skid?
3.  This will be the first ever meeting between the 2 teams
4.  Can Pike's offense execute and keep the chains moving?

Players to Watch:

Pike Liberal Arts School:  Dutch Adams Jr, Trip Royal, Cole Garrett

Geneva:  Tucker Taylor, CJ Scott, Braylon Soles

Prediction:

Geneva 27 Pike Liberal Arts School 20

 The game to watch involving Pike County football teams is tomorrow night at 7 pm in Eclectic, AL.  Charles Henderson vs Elmore County.  The Charles Henderson Trojans come into the game at 2-1 on the season while the Elmore County Panthers are 2-2.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Can Charles Henderson sustain momentum from the Beauregard game last week?
2.  How does the offensive balance for Elmore County stack up against Charles Henderson's excellent defensive play?
3.  Tyler Payton is a major matchup problem for Charles Henderson.  The senior RB comes into the game average over 100 yards per contest along with 5 touchdowns on the season.
4.  It's all about the defensive front 7 for Charles Henderson.  Look for names like Renardo Boyd, Elijah Warren, and Joshaun Daniel to be disruptors in the Elmore County backfield.

Players to Watch:

Charles Henderson:  Kellen Stewart, Joshaun Daniel, Payton Bean, Renardo Boyd
Elmore County:  Tyler Payton, Beau Traylor Jr., Kason Moe, Bryce Allen

Prediction:

Charles Henderson 31 Elmore County 24 

#2 on the week 4 AHSAA football games to watch in Pike County, we have Slocomb vs Pike County on Friday night in Brundidge, AL, at 7 pm.  The Slocomb Redtops enter at 2-1 on the season while the Pike County Bulldogs are 2-2.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Slocomb brings in momentum.  Slocomb has won 2 straight games and return a veteran roster.

2.  Pike County needs to respond after a tough loss on the road vs Bullock County last week.

3.  The matchup to watch is Slocomb's experienced defense vs Pike County's explosive offense.

4.  Look for Slocomb to try to establish RB Hayes Hatton early while Weston Sasser is a two way player to watch and anchor on the defense.

Players to Watch:

Pike County- Azhoree Eutsey, Jacorey Knox, Pike County Offensive Line

Slocomb- Hayes Hatton, Weston Sasser, Sam Bryant, Josh Odom, Yancey Matthews

Prediction:

Pike County 28 Slocomb 24

Checking in at #3 on the week 4 AHSAA football games to watch in Pike County, we have Goshen vs Zion Chapel.  We have an early season region matchup with both teams looking for their first win.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Who can make the winning plays at crunch time?

2.  Can Goshen put together 4 quarters of offensive consistency?

3.  Can Goshen's defense stop the Zion Chapel Rebels running game?

4.  Is recent history on Goshen's side?

Players to Watch:

Goshen:  Brennan Brown, Zander Hamilton, Elijah Bell Starks, Tristan Whatley

Zion Chapel:  Gunnar Jacobs, Landon Brakefield, Trent Elrod, Memphis O'Quinn

Prediction:

Goshen 28 Zion Chapel 21

The undefeated and 2-0 Alabama State Hornets take the short trip down US 231 to face the 1-0 Troy Trojans. Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Can Troy avoid looking ahead to Missouri and avoid the trap?

2.  The battle of the quarterbacks.  Alabama State's Andrew Body has been doing it with his arm and legs this season leading the ASU offense.  Troy's Goose Crowder comes in after a 3 passing TD performance against Sam Houston.

3.  Can Troy's defensive line get in the backfield and disrupt the ASU passing game?

4.  Make it count.  ASU is a confident team and they take the trip south expecting to win.

5.  Is Troy's offensive line able to control the line of scrimmage for the run game?

Players to Watch:

Troy:  Goose Crowder, Donnie Smith, Gavin Griffin, TK Keyes, Ty Clemons, Evan Crenshaw

Alabama State:  Andrew Body, Jamarie Hostzclaw, Franck Pierre, Corey Lucius, Myles Richardson

Prediction:

Troy 38 ASU 13

The game to watch in the Wiregrass this Friday night is a big region game.  Pike County vs Bullock County.  Both teams come in HOT!!!  Pike County, winner of their last 2 games, sits at 2-1 and 1-0 in the region.  Bullock County comes in undefeated and ranked #8 in the latest Class 3A ASWA poll.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Can Pike County sustain their hot streak?

2.  Who takes early control of the region?

3.  Can Pike County's defense contain the Bullock County offense?  Bullock County is averaging 30+ PPG.

4.  Is history on Pike County's side?  Pike County holds a 29-19-2 record all-time in this old rivalry although the teams have not met since 2005.

5.  New coaches, new region, new rivalry?  After a 21 year hiatus, this game is as big as it gets for an early season matchup

Players to Watch:

Pike Co.: Aydin Foster & Azhoree Eutsey, Defensive Front 7

Bullock County:  Devin Davis, Kam Washington, Tyekelis Wallace

Prediction:

Bullock County 31 Pike County 24

At #2, we have a Thursday night matchup featuring 2 teams looking to get into the region win column.  Beauregard vs Charles Henderson.  Charles Henderson is coming off a tough region opening loss to Valley while Beauregard comes in looking for their first win on the young season.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Can Beauregard break through and get its offense on track?

2.  Can Charles Henderson bounce back from the early region loss?

3.  Still early into the region race, who can seize momentum and get ready a strong playoff push?

4.  Can Charles Henderson establish the run game?

5.  Does Beauregard HC Seneric McCurdy pick up his 1st win?

Players to Watch:

Charles Henderson:  Joshaun Daniel, Bray Knighton, Elijah Warren, Renardo Boyd, Connor Hall

Beauregard:  Asa Capps, PJ Williams, William Kennedy

Prediction:

Charles Henderson 35 Beauregard 7

At #3 this week, we go on the road with the Goshen Eagles.  Goshen vs Highland Home.  Both teams are desperately looking for a win.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Which team can put 4 quarters of play together and come away with a huge region win?

2.  How well does Goshen bounce back from a shutout at the hands of a good Cottonwood team?

3.  Can Highland Home make the plays to turn the close losses into wins?

4.  Can the winner seize momentum and put together a strong push for the playoffs?

Players to Watch:

Goshen:  Elijah Bell Starks, Tristan Whatley

Highland Home:  Cooper Mount, Derrion Brown

Prediction:

Highland Home 28 Goshen 14

Starting the countdown for week 3 of AHSAA football action in Pike County, we hit the road with the Pike Liberal Arts Patriots as they face the Prattville Christian Panthers.  Both teams will be looking to break into the region win column following tough defeats.  Here are some storylines to watch:

1.  Can Pike Liberal Arts regain their offensive identity?

2.  Did the 2-0 start for Prattville Christian hide problems or did they run into a buzzsaw Trinity football team last week?

3.  Can PLAS' dual-threat QB Dutch Adams make plays against the PCA defense?

4.  Will history repeat itself?  PLAS holds a 3-0 all-time record against PCA.

Players to Watch:

PLAS:  Dutch Adams, Trip Royal, Cole Garrett

PCA:  Nolan Stuart, Manasse Jones, Cody Chapman

Prediction:

PCA 35 PLAS 21