Week 4 high school football roundup

Colbert County earned its second-straight Class 3A, Region 7 win with a 42-35 victory over Rogers.

The Pirates tied the game with under a minute to play, but the Indians found the end zone just before time expired to seal the win.

CCHS (3-2, 2-1) will now face county rival Deshler (4-0, 3-0 Class 4A, Region 7) in the annual grudge match.

Deshler has won the last eight meetings of the teams on the gridiron, though the last three were by a touchdown or less.

The 2022 matchup was an instant classic decided by a last-second hail mary by the Tigers to win 36-33.

This year’s contest is at C.T. Manley Stadium in Leighton.

Colbert Heights 60, Sheffield 13

The Wildcats extended their winning streak to five games and remain undefeated thanks to a big win over the county rival Bulldogs.

Mason Bryant accounted for three touchdowns, a kickoff return and two through the air.

Eugene Gonzalez had two rushing touchdowns, while Owen Hood and Gavin Caldwell added one each.

Colbert Heights (5-0, 3-0 Class 3A, Region 7) will look to remain undefeated at Falkville (2-2) this week in a nonregion game.

The Blue Devils won 21-0 last season, and the Wildcats will look to avenge the loss.

Sheffield (1-3, 0-3) will look to rebound against Waterloo (2-2).

The Bulldogs topped the Cougars 47-3 in 2024.

Cherokee 26, Vina 6

The Indians put one in the win column with a Class 1A, Region 7 win over the Red Devils.

Cherokee will face Belgreen (3-1), who is not yet in a region due to starting its football program last year.

The Indians topped the Bulldogs 44-0 last season.