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SelmaTimesJournal.com - Smith named Selma Times-Journal player of the year - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside wide receiver Derick Smith continues to catch on with NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) Schools. Smith is named The Selma Times-Journal football player of the year after a stellar junior season, in which he had over 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving. Smith ran 65 times for 1,036 yards and nine touchdowns. Smith […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside Quarterback named Selma Times-Journal player of the week - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside quarterback MJ Reese is The Selma Times-Journal’s high school player of the week. The senior threw for a touchdown and ran for another score as the Panthers were eliminated by Straughn 45-21 in round one of the Class 3A state playoffs. Southside coach Charles Moody Jr. praised Reese for always displaying leadership to the […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside spanks Dallas County to win County Championship - The Selma Times‑Journal
The Dallas County Football Championship will remain at Southside High School. MJ Reese accounted for four touchdowns and had 566 yards of total offense as Southside prevailed 50-18 on Thursday night at Panther Stadium. Southside (7-3) improved to 12-2 against Selma, Keith, and Dallas County under head coach Charles Moody Jr. Email newsletter signup Sign […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Prep Roundup: Southside clinches playoff berth; Selma falls - The Selma Times‑Journal
Derick Smith scored five touchdowns as Southside clinched a Class 3A state playoff berth with a 56-16 over Greensboro on Friday at Panther Stadium. The Panthers (5-2, 3-2 Region 3, Class 3A) positioned themselves to finish as third seed, but must Alabama Christian. “It’s an accomplishment that we never want to take for granted,” Panthers […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Broadnax named Selma Times-Journal player of the week - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside defensive back Raquez Broadnax is The Selma Times-Journal’s high school player of the week. The junior played a key role in Southside’s 30-20 victory over Prattville Christian Academy last Friday. Broadnax had an interception, fumble recovery, and six pass breakups in the victory that virtually clinched a playoff berth for Southside. Email newsletter signup […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Broadnax named Selma Times-Journal player of the week - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside defensive back Raquez Broadnax is The Selma Times-Journal’s high school player of the week. The junior played a key role in Southside’s 30-20 victory over Prattville Christian Academy last Friday. Broadnax had an interception, fumble recovery, and six pass breakups in the victory that virtually clinched a playoff berth for Southside. Email newsletter signup […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside overpowers Prattville Christian Academy - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside strengthened its Class 3A State Playoff bid with a 30-20 victory over Prattville Christian Academy on Friday night at Panther Stadium. The Panthers (4-2, 2-2 in Region 3, Class 3A) can clinch a playoff berth with a Homecoming victory over Greensboro next Friday. “Crazy as this may sound, we’re in the playoffs,” Panthers coach […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Derick Smith earns second player of the week - The Selma Times‑Journal
For the second time this season, Southside wide receiver Derick Smith is named The Selma Times-Journal’s high school player of the week. The junior caught eight passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns as the Panthers beat Keith 22-0 last week at Panther Stadium. Smith also scored on a two-point conversion. This is Smith’s second […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside, Keith renew Dallas County rivalry Friday - The Selma Times‑Journal
The biggest prep football rivalry in Dallas County takes place for the 50th time Friday when Southside hosts Keith on the gridiron. The Panthers (2-2) lead the all-time series 28-21, including a win last year at J.V. Caldwell Stadium in Orrville. Southside head coach Charles Moody said the rivalry goes all the way to the […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Prep Roundup: Southside, Keith each record key Region victories - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside and Keith both returned to the win column this week. Southside 50, Sumter Central 6: The Panthers (2-1) got their first Region 3, Class 3A victory. MJ Reese passed for three touchdowns and ran for another score. Derick Smith had three total touchdowns, Erick Smith, Amadarion Smith and Derrick Surles also scored. Email newsletter […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside QB named Selma Times-Journal player of the week - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside quarterback MJ Reese is named The Selma Times-Journal’s high school player of the week. Despite a 43-26 loss to Trinity, Reese was orchestrator of 16 out of 25 for 327 yards and three touchdowns for the Panthers (1-1). Reese also ran for 52 yards. Two touchdown passes went to All-State performer Derick Smith. The […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Smith named Selma Times-Journal player of the week - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside wide receiver Derick Smith is named The Selma Times-Journal’s high school player of the week. The junior played a leading role in the Bears’ season-opening 22-8 win over crosstown rival Selma last Friday at Memorial Stadium. Smith, The Selma Times-Journal offensive player of the year in 2022, had over 300 all-purpose yards and two […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside overpowers Selma to win Queen City Classic - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside overcame a strong rainstorm to knock off crosstown rival Selma in the Queen City Classic on Friday night at Memorial Stadium. The Panthers (1-0) have beaten Selma three times in the last four years. Selma leads the all-time series 31-9. “Beating them three out of four times means a lot,” Panthers head coach Charles […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Big plays lift Southside past Dallas County - The Selma Times‑Journal
By Travis Gupton The Selma Times-Journal A big first half was enough to lead the Southside Panthers past the Dallas County Hornets 56-36 on Thursday night despite one of the best games of the season for the Hornets. “Since I have been here we are 10-2 vs our county opponent,” Southside head coach Charles Moody […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside overpowers Dallas County to win Chris Harrell Trophy - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside won the inaugural Christopher Harrell Memorial Trophy with a 40-14 rout over Dallas County on Thursday night at Memorial Stadium. The Panthers (9-1) earned the trophy with a sweep over Dallas County rivals Selma, Keith and the Hornets. The trophy, named after longtime Dallas County High School basketball assistant coach killed in a robbery, […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside hammers No.6 Keith High - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside knocked No. 6 Keith High from the unbeaten ranks and snapped the Bears’ shutout streak. Quarterback Christopher Thomas had over 400 yards of total offense and accounted for four touchdowns as Southside prevailed 40-26 on Friday night at Panther Stadium. The Panthers (4-1) increased their chances of being ranked in the Alabama Sportswriters Association […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Taylor, Southside steamroll Hale County - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside completed its sweep over Hale County schools in impressive fashion. Running back Sam Taylor scored two touchdowns as the Panthers smacked Hale County 42-13 on Friday night at Memorial Stadium. The Panthers (3-1, 2-1) won a crucial Region 3, Class 3A game. Southside beat Greensboro 55-23 two weeks ago. Remnants from Hurricane/Tropical Storm Ida […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside excited about making home debut for 2021 - The Selma Times‑Journal
By Lew Gilliland The Selma Times-Journal They’re coming home, they’re coming home. Tell the world, they’re coming home. After playing three straight road games to start season, Southside will make its 2021 home debut when Hale County visits for a Class 3A, Region 3 game Friday. Panthers coach Charles Moody said his team was looking […]MontgomeryAdvertiser.com - High School Football: Selma Southside at Montgomery Academy
High School Football: Selma Southside at Montgomery AcademySelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside looks to remain unbeaten in Region 3 action - The Selma Times‑Journal
By Lew Gilliland The Selma Times-Journal There was no energy shortage on the Southside sideline Friday night. Instead, the Panthers lit up the night, and the scoreboard, with more than 700 yards of total offense en route to a 56-22 win at Greensboro in Class 3A, Region 3. “They played very well,” Southside coach Charles […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside spanks Selma in Queen City showdown - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside has pulled off rare consecutive victories over Selma in football. Quarterback Chris Thomas accounted for over 400 yards in total offense and four touchdowns as the Panthers smashed Selma 44-16 on Friday night at Memorial Stadium. Under coach Charles Moody Jr., the Panthers have beaten Selma twice in the last three years. Southside last […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside High defensive duo land college scholarships - The Selma Times‑Journal
Two Southside football players signed college scholarships on Wednesday. Linebacker Christopher Bonner and nose-tackle Nash Gibson Jr. both signed on National Signing Day. Bonner signed with Delta State University. Gibson Jr. signed with Goode Prep School. Bonner, The Selma Times-Journal defensive MVP, said the Statesmen won him over the first day. “I felt at home […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside LB verbally commits to Delta State - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside linebacker Chris Bonner verbally committed to Delta State University over the weekend. Bonner said it’s a soft verbal to the Statesmen while he continues to look at other schools before the second football signing period on Feb. 3. He plans to sign a national letter of intent at Southside High School. Bonner had a […]SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside football player holds 5 scholarship offers - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside High School football standout Christopher Bonner has five scholarship offers. The most recent one is an offer from Culver-Stockton College. Bonner was awarded the Hilltop Scholarship, a $10,500 per year scholarship for four years. The scholarship is based upon academic credentials and renewable, provided the student remains in good academic standing. Culver-Stockton College, located …SelmaTimesJournal.com - Southside crashes Class 3A state football playoff party - The Selma Times‑Journal
Southside becomes the fourth Dallas County school to make the state football playoffs. The Panthers (6-4) will play top seed Slocomb in first-round action next Friday night. According to Southside coach Charles Moody, the Panthers earned a postseason berth with a forfeit victory over Dallas County on Thursday. The contest was scheduled for Martin Stadium …