Week 6 football preview: Red Bay travels to rival Belmont in week of non-region contests
Belgreen (2-3) vs. Vardaman, MS — CANCELLED
***GAME CANCELLED AFTER A SERIOUS CAR ACCIDENT INVOLVING A BELGREEN STUDENT-ATHLETE***
Last week: Belgreen fell to region foe Hackleburg 56-13.
Next week: The Bulldogs pick back up with region play, traveling to face No. 2-ranked Addison.
Phil Campbell (2-3) — OPEN
Last week: Phil Campbell picked up its second straight win, beating region opponent Colbert County 34-26.
Next week: The Bobcats resume Class 2A Region 7 play and travel to Winston County.
Red Bay (5-0) at Belmont (1-2)
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Belmont Football Stadium (Belmont, Miss.)
Last week: Red Bay routed Cherokee 56-14 to stay perfect on the season.
Series history: The No. 5-ranked Tigers lead the state-line rivalry series, which dates back to 1931, 36-23-1. Red Bay beat the Cardinals 42-22 last season and has won 11 of the last 14 meetings.
Other notes: The head coach of Belmont is former Red Bay head coach Michael Jackson, who went 63-17 in seven years with the Tigers and led the program to three region titles.
AHSFHS predicted winner: N/A
Next week: Red Bay remains on the road, traveling to face region foe Hackleburg in a likely top 10 showdown.
Russellville (4-1) at Coosa Christian (0-5)
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Phillip Ellen Stadium (Gadsden, Ala.)
Last week: Russellville went on the road and dominated East Limestone, beating the Indians 49-14.
Series history: This is the first meeting between the Golden Tigers and the Conquerers.
AHSFHS predicted winner: Russellville (36 points)
Next week: Russellville returns to Golden Tiger Stadium for a big region matchup against rival Muscle Shoals.
Tharptown (1-2) vs. Waterloo (1-3)
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Tharptown Stadium
Last week: Tharptown was off.
Series history: The Wildcats are 5-8 all-time vs. Waterloo. Last season WHS defeated THS 24-8.
AHSFHS predicted winner: Tharptown (1 point)
Next week: Tharptown travels to Potts Camp (MS).
Vina (0-4) vs. Cherokee (1-3)
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Time: 7 p.m.
Location: Franklin-Hester Stadium
Last week: Vina fell to Shoals Christian 27-0.
Series history: The Red Devils are 8-17-1 against Cherokee. Last season VHS lost to the Indians 26-6.
AHSFHS predicted winner: N/A
Next week: Vina is off.