Marion County brings home the trophies
LYNN — The boys and girls varsity basketball team played in the Northwest Alabama Conference, held on Dec. 7-9, 2023, and both went home with the trophies on Dec. 9.
Marion County Red Raiders
Panthers advance over Raiders 47-8
Hackleburg’s Jaquan Reeder (#5) leaps to snag an interception away from the Raiders By Luke Brantley
HACKLEBURG — The Hackleburg Panthers hosted the Marion County Red Raiders in the first round of the state playoffs on Thursday, Nov. 9.
Tornadoes defeat Red Raiders 34-15
Marion County’s Tye Madison (#7) rushes for several yards on a carry during the fourth quarter.
GUIN — The Pickens County Tornadoes defeated the Marion County Red Raiders 34-15 in last Thursday night’s game.
Marion County wins against Hubbertville
Marion County’s Tye Madison runs the ball up field.
GUIN — The Marion County Red Raiders knocked Hubbertville off fourth spot in the region following their big win at home to get closer to a spot in the playoffs Friday, Oct. 27.
Stallions trample Red Raiders 48-15
MILLPORT — The Marion County Red Raiders now sit at an even 4-4 record following their loss to the South Lamar Stallions on Friday night in Millport.
Red Raiders control Berry 54-27 Friday
BERRY — The Berry Wildcats welcomed the Marion County Red Raiders into Fred Webster Stadium for homecoming in a Region 5 matchup Friday, Sept. 22.
The two teams traded scores, exchanging touchdowns for the entire first half. The second half looked like it would be more of the same, but mistakes by Berry on special teams allowed the Red Raiders to take control in the second half and take the 54-27 victory.
Red Raiders defeat Holy Spirit Saints 30-20
Marion County’s Samuel Taylor (#10) tries to tackle Holy Spirit’s Jacorey Stevens (#20) in the heavy rain. Also shown is Zane Burasinski (#14) and Sam Williams (#54).
TUSCALOOSA — The Marion County High School Red Raiders traveled to Tuscaloosa to take on the Holy Spirit Catholic School Saints on Friday night, Sept. 15, and won 30-20.
The Raiders scored right out of the gate when Tye Madison ran the opening kickoff all the way to the Saints’ end zone. The Raiders added an extra two points to take a very early 8-0 lead.
The Saints also scored early. After the kickoff, they were able to keep the chains moving and entered Raider territory. With 5:41 left in the first quarter, the Saints scored on a rushing play.
Red Raiders defeat Tigers 44-12 Friday
Marion County’s Dalyce Floyd (#8) breaks up a pass to Brilliant’s Brooks Armstrong (#4).
GUIN — The Marion County High School Red Raiders hosted the Brilliant High School Tigers on Friday night, Sept. 8. The Raiders defeated the Tigers 44-12.
The Raiders were the first to score when Joe Aldridge completed a pass to Donaven Moss. With the extra point, the Raiders were up 7-0.
The Tigers were unable to get the first down with their first possession of the game, and the Raiders started first and 10 at their own 25 after the punt.
Lady Raiders last team standing
Lady Red Raider Jasmine Wilson, Marion County’s #3, looks to pass her defenders.
Marion County High School’s Lady Red Raiders are the only Marion County team remaining in the regional tournament after every other team’s season came to an end this week.
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The Marion County varsity girls’ team played against the Shoals Christian Flame on Friday, Feb. 17, and won the game 63-42.
Jasmine Wilson led the way for the Lady Raiders with 15 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist and 3 blocks.
Lily Robinson scored 11 points along with 3 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.
Raiders pillage Pirates 61-47, 69-48
Marion County’s Porshia Lipsey (#11) makes a break toward the lane from the corner.
By Luke Brantley
Staff writer
WINFIELD — The Marion County Red Raiders traveled to Winfield on Friday night, Jan. 27, and won both games.
The Lady Raiders won 61-47, and the Raiders won 69-48.
Marion County’s girls were able to take off to an early lead. They were ahead of the Lady Pirates 35-15 at half time.
Toward the end of the game, the Lady Pirates started to close the gap, but the Lady Raiders held firm until the buzzer sounded on a 61-47 victory for Marion County.