The closest game this week was separated by 9 points...riveting.
Each week we grade every team in DeKalb County based on a number of factors.
Rankings are based on:
- Overall Record
- Region Record
- Head-to-Head Match-ups
- Strength of Schedule
- Margin of Victory
- Coaching
- Talent
The Southern Torch Week 5 POWER RANKINGS
8. Crossville Lions (0-5)
Better luck next year. The Rock completely manhandled Crossville by a score of 35-13, sending the the Lions on their way to what looks like an 0-10 season.
Points Per Game: 12
Average Margin of Victory: -25
Next: at Saks (5-0)
7. Valley Head Tigers (2-2)
The Tigers were off last week as they prepare for a clash with Region title implications against Spring Garden this week.
Points Per Game: 25
Average Margin of Victory: +2
Next: at Spring Garden (3-2)
6. Sylvania Rams (2-3)
The Rams were in no way afraid of Big Red and actually outplayed Fyffe in a scoreless 1st quarter. It was just the other 3 quarters where they gave up 62...
Points Per Game: 25
Average Margin of Victory: +1
Next: at Sand Rock (4-1)
5. Collinsville Panthers (3-2)
What just happened? Jalyn Martin was bottled up for 9 total yards as the Panthers fell to Horsehoe Bend 30-12. We have faith that they'll get the train back on the tracks as Southern Torch comes to town for the Game of the Week this Friday night.
Points Per Game: 27
Average Margin of Victory: +3
Next: vs Section (2-3)
4. Ider Hornets (3-2)
Welcome to the top tier, Hornets. The maulers went in to North Sand Mountain angry and left the Herd scattered on the field like a scene from Dances with Wolves. This is lining up to be a solid season for the Hornets and 3 of the next 4 match-ups look winnable.
Points Per Game: 22
Average Margin of Victory: +2
Next: at West End (1-4)
3. Geraldine Bulldogs (4-1)
Big props for the Bulldogs as they grind out a road win at Sardis. Maddox & Co. should have no trouble getting to 5-1 next week as the region whipping boys come to town.
Points Per Game: 22
Average Margin of Victory: +6
Next: vs North Sand Mountain (0-5)
2. Plainview Bears (4-1)
Jayse Pruitt spread the love around on Friday night like Richard Dawson on Family Feud. 4 TD passes to 4 different WRs...I'd say the spread was a good call.
Points Per Game: 35
Average Margin of Victory: +25
Next: at Pisgah (2-3)
1. Fyffe Red Devils (5-0)
I woke up sore Saturday morning from just watching some of the hits Dakota Newsome made. Austin Stiefel cashed in TDs #15 and #16 on the season as Big Red put up 62 points in 3 quarters for a memorable Homecoming. You can feel it with this team...they're special. Very special.
Points Per Game: 52
Average Margin of Victory: +40
Next: vs Gaston (3-2)
