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AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn ends season with second-round loss to Thomasville, 33-21 - The Andalusia Star-News
Thomasville took advantage of miscues and came up big in the running game for a 33-21 win at Straughn in the AHSAA second round of the state playoffs Friday night. Head Coach Ashley Kilcrease said the team was disappointed but gave credit to his opponent. “We feel like we did not play our greatest game, […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Tigers roll to first-round home win against Southside Selma, 45-14 - The Andalusia Star-News
Straughn scored the final 38 points of the game and posted a 45-14 home win over Southside Selma in the first round of the AHSAA 3A state football playoffs Friday night. Head Coach Ashley Kilcrease felt his team took possessions away early in the game. Sign up for The Star-News' free email newsletter “That […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn completes perfect region run with win over Providence Christian, 35-14 - The Andalusia Star-News
Straughn took a four-touchdown lead in the first half and rolled to a 35-14 home region win over Providence Christian in the regular season finale for both teams Thursday night. Head Coach Ashley Kilcrease credited his senior class and said the team wanted to end region play undefeated. “I can’t say enough about our leadership […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn dominates Bobcats, wins first region championship since 2009 - The Andalusia Star-News
The Straughn Tigers claimed the 3A Region 2 title with a dominating performance over county rival Opp, 47-0. With the victory, Straughn remains perfect in region play at 7-0 and stands at 8-1 overall. The win gave the Tigers their first region championship since 2009. “Our coaches and players have all worked really hard to […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn hands HA first loss in stunning upset, 35-21 - The Andalusia Star-News
Straughn celebrated 50 years of football and snapped fifth-ranked Houston Academy’s 15-game regular season winning streak with a 35-21 home upset Friday night. SHS Head Coach Ashley Kilcrease felt his team had a great plan entering the game. “Houston Academy was averaging a ton of points and playing great on defense. You can’t say enough […]
ClarkeCountyDemocrat.com - Consecutive TDs help Straughn beat CCHS Bulldogs - Clarke County Democrat
Straughn’s defense and special teams scored two touchdowns on consecutive plays to pull away for a 44-18 win over visiting Clarke County Friday night. A.J. Ezell ran for 65 yards and scored three touchdowns for the Bulldogs, who led early. But the Tigers (3-0) scored three touchdowns in two minutes as quarterback Michael <a href="https://www.clarkecountydemocrat.com/articles/consecutive-tds-help-straughn-beat-cchs-bulldogs/">[…]</a>
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn breaks away from Clarke County in second half, 44-18 - The Andalusia Star-News
Straughn bent but did not break and scored 21 unanswered points for a 44-18 senior night win over Clarke County in its first home contest of the season Friday night. SHS Head Coach Ashley Kilcrease felt his team played a very physical opponent. “Clarke County was a very big and physical football team. We have […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn seeks win for third seed in playoffs at Providence Christian - The Andalusia Star-News
After a hard-fought region loss, Straughn (6-3, 5-2 3A Region 2) makes its third trip to Dothan this season for a matchup with Providence Christian (4-5, 4-3) Thursday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. This year’s contest will be the fifth overall between the two teams. The Tigers won the first-ever game in 2016, but the […]
TroyMessenger.com - Straughn outlasts Pike County in season-opening classic - The Troy Messenger
By Zack Maio In a back-and-forth classic, Straughn edged Pike County at home, 20-19, in the season opener for both teams Friday night. The Tigers (1-0, 1-0 3A Region 2) knocked off the Bulldogs (0-1, 0-1) for the first time in 18 years and picked up their second win in school history. Layne Grantham had […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn outlasts Pike County in season-opening classic, 20-19 - The Andalusia Star-News
In a back-and-forth classic, Straughn edged Pike County at home, 20-19, in the season opener for both teams Friday night. The Tigers (1-0, 1-0 3A Region 2) knocked off the Bulldogs (0-1, 0-1) for the first time in 18 years and picked up their second win in school history. Layne Grantham had a 15-yard run […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn punches ticket to playoffs; Opp wins, Florala falls - The Andalusia Star-News
Straughn 21 Dale County 18 The Tigers avenged a double-overtime loss to the Warriors last year and won their third straight game in a nail-biter, 21-18. The win gives Straughn (7-3, 5-2 4A Region 2) the number two seed in the region and a spot in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. SHS […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Strong start lifts Straughn over Ashford, 42-20 - The Andalusia Star-News
The Straughn Tigers blitzed Ashford with a powerful passing game in their first home game for a 42-20 win Friday night. Head Coach Ashley Kilcrease thought his team started out well. “I love the way we came out and thought it was the best we had done so far this year. They were giving us […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn pulls away from Bullock County; Florala falls to Samson - The Andalusia Star-News
Straughn 47, Bullock County 20 The Straughn Tigers improved to 3-0 on the season, capturing a region win on the road to Bullock County, 47-20. The game stayed close early as the halftime score stood at 12-6. But, Straughn found momentum on offense to pull away from Bullock County. Straughn will host Ashford next week for […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - SHS runs away from Red Level with 38-2 win - The Andalusia Star-News
After a slow start by both teams, the Straughn Tigers (2-0) gained some second-quarter steam and earned a 38-2 win at the Red Level Tigers (0-1) Thursday night. Straughn Head Coach Ashley Kilcrease felt his team showed improvement from the previous week. “We’re not there yet by any stretch, but I told the guys a […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn soars to opening win at Pleasant Home, 42-6 - The Andalusia Star-News
The Straughn Tigers (1-0) scored six touchdowns on the way to a 42-6 win over the Pleasant Home Eagles (0-1) Friday night. Straughn Head Coach Ashley Kilcrease said he was pleased with the win. “We have a lot to clean up and have to tackle and block better. There is a lot we can work […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - OLHAVA SIGNS WITH KENTUCKY CHRISTIAN - The Andalusia Star-News
Straughn High School senior Logan Olhava has signed to play football at the next level with Kentucky Christian University. Before signing with KCU, Olhava was planning on joining the Air Force. “Nobody really expressed any interest in signing me, so I was going to join the Air Force,” Olhava said. “Once Kentucky Christian offered me […]
AndalusiaStarNews.com - TIGERS STILL UNDEFEATED: Tigers tame Ashford Yellow Jackets with strong defensive effort Friday night 19-0 - The Andalusia Star-News
By: Zack Maio With the first three games at home complete, attention turned to the first road contest last night. Straughn (4-0, 2-0) made the long trip to Ashford (0-3, 0-2) and walked away with a 19-0 shutout. The Tigers only led 7-0 at halftime but picked up a pair of third quarter touchdowns and …
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn takes down Bullock County - The Andalusia Star-News
The Straughn High School Tigers varsity football team (3-0) is starting the season strong with three wins under their belt after defeating Bullock County Friday night 26-14. SHS head coach Bradley Stephens said that his boys faced adversity early. “I think the guys came together at halftime and really made some adjustments,” Stephens said. “I …
AndalusiaStarNews.com - Straughn shuts out Red Level - The Andalusia Star-News
By: Donnamy Steele The Straughn High School Tigers gained their second win of the season over Red Level High School on Friday, 19-0. SHS quarterback Trey Strickland led the team scoring all of the points for Straughn. Red Level High School head coach Kenny Skipper is proud of the effort his team put in the …
AndalusiaStarNews.com - STRAUGHN SHUTS OUT THE EAGLES - The Andalusia Star-News
By: Donnamy Steele The Straughn High School varsity football team shutout county opponent Pleasant Home School 36-0 on Friday night. PHS head coach Richard Mercer said coming into the game he thought it would have a different outcome. “We came into the game and we thought we had a shot to be able to possibly …