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2023 Class 1 First Round Playoff Preview


2023 Class 1A First Round Playoffs
Winterboro at Decatur Heritage Christian
at Rebels Stadium, West Morgan
Winterboro
 Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT 
33   Cedar Bluff W
 Vincent 29 L
    OPEN  
35   Talladega County Central W
 Spring Garden 15 L
 Oakman 34 L
47   Donoho W
26   Ragland 46 L
 Wadley 42 L
53   Victory Christian 28 W
24   Childersburg 20 W
  
Decatur Heritage Christian
 Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT 
63   Section 15 W
55   Carbon Hill W
34   Valley Head 12 W
 Coosa Christian 48 #Won
13   Cedar Bluff W
 New Hope 40 L
22   Appalachian W
21   Woodville W
34   Gaylesville W
    OPEN  
21   Colbert Heights 20 W
  

Common Opponents
Winterboro    Opponent    Decatur Heritage Christian
 Site  Score   WLT         Site  Score   WLT 
33-7   W   Cedar Bluff   13-7   W
         

2023 Season Records
WinterboroDecatur Heritage Christian
The Winterboro Bulldogs defeated Childersburg 24-20 in a non-region game last Friday at home.

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

Winterboro is on a two game winning streak since losing to Wadley in week nine of the season by a score of 42-8 on the road. During the winning streak the Bulldogs have outscored their opponents by an average of 38.5-24.0.

They qualified for the playoffs by finishing 4th in Class 1A Region 6. The Bulldogs were 3-3 in region play.

The Bulldogs have made 19 playoff appearances with an overall record of 9-18.... They are 3-8 on the road in the first round.
The Decatur Heritage Christian Eagles defeated Colbert Heights 21-20 in a non-region game last Friday at home.

The Eagles enter the game with a 9-1 record.... They were 6-0 on their home turf and 3-1 on the road.

The Eagles' offense is averaging 27.0 points a game.

Decatur Heritage Christian is on a four game winning streak since losing to New Hope in week six of the season by a score of 40-7 on the road. Since that loss the Eagles have outscored their opponents by an average of 24.5-8.3.

They qualified for the playoffs by finishing 1st in Class 1A Region 7. The Eagles were 6-0 in region play.

The Eagles have made 9 playoff appearances with an overall record of 10-8.... They are 5-1 at home in the first round.

Series :   Decatur Heritage Christian and Winterboro have met one time on the field.... Winterboro holds a 1-0 edge in the games played.

Winterboro   Decatur Heritage Christian
5-5  Record 9-1
238  Points Scored 270
23.8  Scoring Average 27.0
235  Points Allowed 155
23.5  Defense Average 15.5
73-59  Opponents Record 46-74
3-3  Region Record 6-0
3-2  Home Record 6-0
2-3  Away Record 3-1

Playoff Records
WinterboroDecatur Heritage Christian
The Winterboro Bulldogs have qualified for the playoffs a total of 19 times since 1966. The Bulldogs are still in search of their first ever playoff state championship.

This is their first playoff appearance since the 2021 season.

The Bulldogs will travel to Decatur Heritage Christian this week for a First Round game at Rebels Stadium, West Morgan. They are 3-8 in previous years in the First Round on the road.
The Decatur Heritage Christian Eagles have qualified for the playoffs a total of 9 times since 2010. The Eagles have never won a playoff state championship.

This is their first playoff appearance since the 2021 season.

The Eagles will host Winterboro this week for a First Round game at Rebels Stadium, West Morgan. They are 5-1 in previous years in the First Round at home.

Winterboro First Round Records Decatur Heritage Christian
6-2  Home5-1
3-8  Away0-3

Winterboro   Decatur Heritage Christian
9-18  Overall 10-8
19  Appearances 9
8-10  1st Round 5-3
1-7  2nd Round 4-1
0-1  3rd Round 1-3
0-0  Semi-Finals 0-1
0-0  Finals 0-0

Previous First Round Playoff Appearances
Winterboro
 Year   Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT  OT 
11/10/2023 (Fri)   42   Decatur Heritage Christian 37 W
11/5/2021 (Fri)   30   Sumiton Christian W
11/6/2020 (Fri)   30   Hackleburg W
11/9/2018 (Fri)   28   R.A. Hubbard 14 W
11/10/2017 (Fri)    Georgiana 64 L
11/4/2016 (Fri)    Isabella 46 L
11/9/2012 (Fri)    Maplesville 55 L
11/4/2011 (Fri)   34   Kinston 20 W
11/6/2009 (Fri)   36   A.L. Johnson 12 W
11/7/2008 (Fri)    Linden 66 L
11/4/2005 (Fri)   39   Appalachian W
11/12/2004 (Fri)   22   Parrish 15 W
11/8/2002 (Fri)   12   Ragland 34 L
11/6/1998 (Fri)    South Lamar 37 L
11/14/1997 (Fri)   34   Tanner W
11/13/1992 (Fri)    Autaugaville L OT
11/7/1986 (Fri)    Woodland 22 L
11/16/1979 (Fri)    Lincoln 10 L
11/20/1970 (Fri)   16   Susan Moore 18 L
  

Decatur Heritage Christian
 Year   Site  PF   Opponent  PA   WLT  OT 
11/10/2023 (Fri)   37   Winterboro 42 L
11/5/2021 (Fri)   48   Marion County 28 W
11/6/2020 (Fri)   48   Wadley 37 W
11/8/2019 (Fri)   47   Vina W
11/9/2018 (Fri)    Spring Garden 40 L
11/10/2017 (Fri)   39   South Lamar 40 L
11/4/2016 (Fri)   35   Phillips Bear Creek W
11/5/2015 (Thu)   29   Meek 28 W
11/7/2014 (Fri)    Donoho 65 L
  


Head-to-Head Matchup
 Date   Score     Site  Game Type 
  
Decatur Heritage Christian and Winterboro have not met on the field according to our records.




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