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2017 Class 1 Quarterfinals Playoff Preview


2017 Class 1A Quarterfinals Playoffs
Pickens County at Cherokee
at W.L. Harris Stadium
Pickens County
 Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT 
    OPEN  
25   Francis Marion W
26   Holy Spirit W
44   Marion County 14 W
 Oakman 15 L
 Aliceville W
73   Brilliant W
41   South Lamar 28 W
42   Hubbertville W
60   Berry Fayette W
12   Gordo 44 L
34   Meek W
51   Spring Garden W
  
Cherokee
 Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT 
34   R.A. Hubbard W
21   Mars Hill 14 W
42   Phillips Bear Creek W
    OPEN  
35   Vina W
 West Morgan 35 L
48   Shoals Christian W
15   Hackleburg 40 L
70   Tharptown W
48   Waterloo 14 W
14   Red Bay 22 L
49   Coosa Christian W
35   Lynn 14 W
  

2019 Season Records
Pickens CountyCherokee
The Pickens County Tornados defeated Spring Garden 51-9 in the second round of the playoffs last Friday at home.

The Tornados enter the game with a 12-3 record.... The Tornados' offense is averaging 27.6 points a game.... The Tornados' defense is only allowing 8.4 points a game.

They qualified for the playoffs by finishing 1st in Class 1A Region 5.

The Tornados have made 28 playoff appearances with an overall record of 43-26.... They are 6-1 on the road in the quarterfinals.
The Cherokee Indians defeated Lynn 35-14 in the second round of the playoffs last Friday on the road.

The Indians enter the game with a 9-4 record.... The Indians' offense is averaging 32.2 points a game. The Indians' defense is only allowing 11.8 points a game.

They qualified for the playoffs by finishing 2nd in Class 1A Region 8.

The Indians have made 15 playoff appearances with an overall record of 9-14.... They are 0-2 at home in the quarterfinals.

Series :   Cherokee and Pickens County have met 2 times on the field.... Pickens County holds a 2-0 edge in the games played.

Pickens County   Cherokee
12-3  Record 9-4
414  Points Scored 418
27.6  Scoring Average 32.2
126  Points Allowed 154
8.4  Defense Average 11.8
99-61  Opponents Record 56-56
6-0  Region Record 5-1
8-1  Home Record 5-2
4-1  Away Record 4-2

Playoff Records
Pickens County Quarterfinals Records Cherokee
7-2  Home0-2
6-1  Away1-1

Pickens County   Cherokee
43-26  Overall 9-14
28  Appearances 15
19-9  1st Round 4-10
12-7  2nd Round 4-0
8-3  3rd Round 1-3
3-5  Semi-Finals 0-1
1-2  Finals 0-0

Previous Quarterfinals Playoff Appearances
Pickens County
 Year   Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT  OT 
11/24/2023 (Fri)   18   Wadley 14 W
11/18/2022 (Fri)   40   Marion County 14 W
11/19/2021 (Fri)   60   Decatur Heritage Christian 46 W
11/20/2020 (Fri)   40   Hubbertville 24 W
11/22/2019 (Fri)   31   Spring Garden 24 W
11/23/2018 (Fri)   13   Spring Garden W
11/24/2017 (Fri)   37   Cherokee W
11/18/2016 (Fri)   48   Decatur Heritage Christian 12 W
11/22/2013 (Fri)   41   Ragland 21 W
11/23/2012 (Fri)   53   Berry Fayette 32 W
11/18/2011 (Fri)   36   Sweet Water 38 L
11/20/2009 (Fri)   19   Leroy 12 W
11/21/2008 (Fri)    Reeltown 15 L
11/23/2001 (Fri)   27   Addison 14 W
11/29/1996 (Fri)    Sand Rock 19 L
11/24/1995 (Fri)   24   Oakman W
  

Cherokee
 Year   Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT  OT 
11/24/2017 (Fri)    Pickens County 37 L
11/19/1999 (Fri)   14   Hazlewood 44 L
11/22/1985 (Fri)   12   Crossville 20 L
11/23/1984 (Fri)   31   Crossville W
  


Head-to-Head Matchup
 Date   Score     Site  Game Type 
11/9/2018 (Fri)    Pickens County57-0 Cherokee Pickens County 1st Round Playoffs
11/24/2017 (Fri)    Pickens County37-8 Cherokee Cherokee 3rd Round Playoffs
  
Cherokee has won 0 games and scored 8 points
Pickens County has won 2 games and scored 94 points
with 0 games being tied




Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Hamilton shutout an amazing 14 consecutive opponents from 1928-1930. A streak that will never be matched in modern football.