Elba, Eufaula, and Headland secure regional high school football victories
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Local high school football teams completed regional matchups on September 5, 2026. The Elba Tigers defeated the Kinston Bulldogs 44-28 after the Bulldogs entered the game with an undefeated start to their season. Elsewhere, the Eufaula Tigers secured a 19-12 win over the Ashford Yellow Jackets in a contest between two programs meeting for the first time in decades. In Midland City, the Headland Rams handed the Dale County Warriors a 7-6 loss, marking a shift in momentum for the Rams who move to a 2-1 record. The Yellow Jackets are scheduled to host the Headland Rams next week. Meanwhile, the Kinston Bulldogs will return home to face the Brantley Bulldogs, and the Elba Tigers head to play the Samson Tigers. Dale County continues its season at home against the Straughn Tigers.
- •Elba Tigers defeated Kinston Bulldogs 44-28.
- •Eufaula Tigers won 19-12 against Ashford Yellow Jackets.
- •Headland Rams secured a 7-6 victory over Dale County Warriors.
- •Kinston Bulldogs play the Brantley Bulldogs in their next game.
- •Ashford Yellow Jackets face the Headland Rams next week.
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"DALEVILLE, Ala. (WDHN)—The Daleville Warhawks kick off their home opener with a regional matchup against the Geneva Panthers. Daleville enters this matchup coming off a close loss against the Samson Tigers, while the Panthers are looking to improve to 2-1 after last week’s loss to Florala Wildcats. Panthers win 28-21. The Warhawks will have to […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 4:15 AMExtra Point, Week Two: G.W. Long Rebels hosts Highland Home Flying Squadron
SKIPPERVILLE, Ala. (WDHN)—After a dramatic overtime win in their last contest, the G.W. Long Rebels look to kick off a win streak against the Highland Home Flying Squadron in a regional matchup. The last time these two programs met was over two decades ago, when the Flying Squadron came out victorious. G.W. Long wins 31-21. […]
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- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 3:47 AMExtra Point, Week Two: Samson hosts Pleasant Home
SAMSON, Ala. (WDHN)—The Samson Tigers are back inside Alva Hawk Stadium to open regional play with a game against the Pleasant Home Eagles. Samson enters this one as the winner of their last game against the Daleville Warhawks in a 14-7 victory. Samson wins 26-12. The Tigers will be back at home yet again next […]
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