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Originally posted by mcslate

5A Region 8

1. Fairview
2. Russellville
3. East Limestone
4. Ardmore
5. West Point
6. Brewer
7. Lawrence County

Fairview lost their dynamic quarterback but should return enough to take Region unless Russellville has a trick up its sleeve. East and Ardmore will probably battle for the last 2 spots. Got a feeling either West Point or Brewer will be a spoiler team for one of the playoff teams (Brewer did it last year to Mae Jemison). Don't know what the rules are for recruiting players at a closing school but if I was Lawrence County I'd get as many Hubbard players as I can get.

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Originally posted by mcslate

5A Region 7 because why not?

1. Guntersville
2. Arab
3. Scottsboro
4. Boaz
5. Douglas
6. Sardis
7. Crossville

Looks like it'll be a down year for this region. Even though both Arab and Guntersville lost a lot of talent they should battle for the crown. 3rd, 4th, and 5th could very well be a tiebreaker settle. Scottsboro took its lumps in 6A but should rebound in this 5A region. Boaz should have enough to sneak in the playoffs. Douglas, once one of the worst 5A programs in the state recently, was a surprise team last year and brings back most of that roster. Sardis and Crossville are probably looking at long years with late coaching changes.

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