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2022 Class 1 Quarterfinals Playoff Preview


2022 Class 1A Quarterfinals Playoffs
Marion County at Pickens County
at G.S. Spruill Stadium
Marion County
 Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT 
    OPEN  
H 14   Lynn 31 L
A 62   Brilliant 0 W
H 52   Holy Spirit 0 W
H 54   Berry Fayette 6 W
A 28   Fayette County 59 L
H 22   Clements 16 W
A 38   Sumiton Christian 7 W
H 38   South Lamar 13 W
A 41   Hubbertville 28 W
A 21   Pickens County 51 L
Playoffs
A 59   Ragland 22 W
H 27   Valley Head 6 W
  
Pickens County
 Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT 
A 12   Aliceville 55 L
H 52   Brilliant 0 W
A 38   Sumiton Christian 7 W
H 62   Berry Fayette 0 W
A 36   South Lamar 6 W
H 18   Gordo 48 L
A 20   Lynn 21 L
A 60   Holy Spirit 0 W
H 34   Hubbertville 28 W
    OPEN  
H 51   Marion County 21 W
Playoffs
H 34   Wadley 15 W
A 44   Meek 36 W
  

Common Opponents
Marion County    Opponent    Pickens County
 Site  Score   WLT         Site  Score   WLT 
H 14-31   L   Lynn   A 20-21   L
A 62-0   W   Brilliant   H 52-0   W
H 52-0   W   Holy Spirit   A 60-0   W
H 54-6   W   Berry Fayette   H 62-0   W
A 38-7   W   Sumiton Christian   A 38-7   W
H 38-13   W   South Lamar   A 36-6   W
A 41-28   W   Hubbertville   H 34-28   W
         

2022 Season Records
Marion CountyPickens County
The Marion County Red Raiders defeated Valley Head 27-6 in the second round of the playoffs last Friday at home.

The Red Raiders enter the game with a 9-3 record.... They were 5-1 on their home turf and 4-2 on the road.

The Red Raiders' offense is averaging 38.0 points a game....

Marion County is on a two game winning streak since losing to Pickens County in week eleven of the season by a score of 51-21 on the road. During the winning streak the Red Raiders have outscored their opponents by an average of 43.0-14.0.

They qualified for the playoffs by finishing 3rd in Class 1A Region 5. The Red Raiders were 6-2 in region play.

The Red Raiders have made 25 playoff appearances with an overall record of 31-20.... They are 2-2 on the road in the quarterfinals. 		The Pickens County Tornados defeated Meek 44-36 in the second round of the playoffs last Friday on the road.

The Tornados enter the game with a 9-3 record.... They were 5-1 on their home turf and 4-2 on the road.

The Tornados' offense is averaging 38.4 points a game.

Pickens County is on a five game winning streak since losing to Lynn in week seven of the season by a score of 21-20 on the road. Since that loss the Tornados have outscored their opponents by an average of 44.6-20.0.

They qualified for the playoffs by finishing 2nd in Class 1A Region 5. The Tornados were 7-1 in region play.

The Tornados have made 31 playoff appearances with an overall record of 53-29.... They are 7-2 at home in the quarterfinals.
Series :   Pickens County and Marion County have met 19 times on the field.... Pickens County holds a 14-4 edge in the games played.

Marion County   Pickens County
9-3  Record 9-3
456  Points Scored 461
38.0  Scoring Average 38.4
239  Points Allowed 237
19.9  Defense Average 19.8
76-72  Opponents Record 107-70
6-2  Region Record 7-1
5-1  Home Record 5-1
4-2  Away Record 4-2

Playoff Records
Marion CountyPickens County
The Marion County Red Raiders have qualified for the playoffs a total of 26 times since 1966. They have won 3 playoff state championships in the history of the school the last coming in 2011.

This is their first playoff appearance since the 2021 season.

The Red Raiders will travel to Pickens County this week for a Quarterfinals game at G.S. Spruill Stadium. They are 2-2 in previous years in the Quarterfinals on the road. 		The Pickens County Tornados have qualified for the playoffs a total of 32 times since 1966. They won the only playoff state championship in the history of the school in 2013.

They have reached the playoffs 17 consecutive seasons since 2004.

The Tornados will host Marion County this week for a Quarterfinals game at G.S. Spruill Stadium. They are 7-2 in previous years in the Quarterfinals at home.

Marion County Quarterfinals Records Pickens County
1-0  Home7-2
2-2  Away6-1

Marion County   Pickens County
31-20  Overall 53-29
25  Appearances 31
14-11  1st Round 22-9
5-6  2nd Round 15-7
3-1  3rd Round 11-3
5-1  Semi-Finals 4-7
4-1  Finals 1-3

Previous Quarterfinals Playoff Appearances
Marion County
 Year   Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT  OT 
11/18/2022 (Fri)   A 14   Pickens County 40 L
11/21/2014 (Fri)   A 56   Cedar Bluff 22 W
11/23/2012 (Fri)   H 41   Hubbertville 22 W
11/18/2011 (Fri)   A 42   Donoho 21 W
11/28/1997 (Fri)   A 7   Parrish 27 L
  

Pickens County
 Year   Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT  OT 
11/24/2023 (Fri)   H 18   Wadley 14 W
11/18/2022 (Fri)   H 40   Marion County 14 W
11/19/2021 (Fri)   A 60   Decatur Heritage Christian 46 W
11/20/2020 (Fri)   H 40   Hubbertville 24 W
11/22/2019 (Fri)   A 31   Spring Garden 24 W
11/23/2018 (Fri)   H 13   Spring Garden 0 W
11/24/2017 (Fri)   A 37   Cherokee 8 W
11/18/2016 (Fri)   A 48   Decatur Heritage Christian 12 W
11/22/2013 (Fri)   A 41   Ragland 21 W
11/23/2012 (Fri)   H 53   Berry Fayette 32 W
11/18/2011 (Fri)   A 36   Sweet Water 38 L
11/20/2009 (Fri)   A 19   Leroy 12 W
11/21/2008 (Fri)   H 7   Reeltown 15 L
11/23/2001 (Fri)   H 27   Addison 14 W
11/29/1996 (Fri)   H 0   Sand Rock 19 L
11/24/1995 (Fri)   H 24   Oakman 7 W
  


Head-to-Head Matchup
 Date   Score     Site  Game Type 
10/27/2022 (Thu)    Pickens County51-21 Marion County Pickens County Regular Season
9/10/2021 (Fri)    Pickens County42-12 Marion County Pickens County Regular Season
9/11/2020 (Fri)    Pickens County50-8 Marion County Marion County Regular Season
9/20/2019 (Fri)    Pickens County47-14 Marion County Marion County Regular Season
9/21/2018 (Fri)    Pickens County7-6 Marion County Pickens County Regular Season
9/15/2017 (Fri)    Pickens County44-14 Marion County Pickens County Regular Season
9/9/2016 (Fri)    Pickens County49-7 Marion County Marion County Regular Season
10/18/2013 (Fri)    Pickens County35-13 Marion County Marion County Regular Season
11/30/2012 (Fri)    Marion County42-41 Pickens County Marion County Semi-finals Playoffs
10/19/2012 (Fri)    Marion County45-27 Pickens County Pickens County Regular Season
10/27/2005 (Thu)    Pickens County57-28 Marion County Pickens County Regular Season
11/4/2004 (Thu)    Marion County20-19 Pickens County Marion County Regular Season
10/16/1970 (Fri)    Pickens County7-6 Marion County Marion County Regular Season
9/20/1968 (Fri)    Pickens County19-12 Marion County Pickens County Regular Season
9/22/1967 (Fri)    Marion County14-14 Pickens County Marion County Regular Season
11/12/1926 (Fri)    Pickens County60-0 Marion County  Regular Season
11/3/1922 (Fri)    Marion County62-3 Pickens County  Regular Season
  
Pickens County has won 12 games and scored 572 points
Marion County has won 4 games and scored 324 points
with 1 games being tied




Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

In 1969 the two point conversion was adopted for play following a touchdown. Until that time all conversions were worth one point.