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Elba Tigers earn Team of the Week honors after upset win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:32 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Elba Tigers earn Team of the Week honors after upset win

Summary

The Elba Tigers were named the Team of the Week for Week Five of Wiregrass Football after a narrow victory over the G.W. Long Rebels, winning 37-36. This marks the Tigers' first win against the Rebels since 2015, following a dramatic game that was decided by a successful two-point conversion. Elba's win extends their record this season to 5-1, with a current five-game winning streak. They will next face the Pleasant Home Eagles on Friday.

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By the Numbers

•Elba Tigers defeat G.W. Long Rebels 37-36.
•Tigers secure their first win against the Rebels since 2015.
•The team improves to 5-1, extending a five-game winning streak.
•Next matchup is against Pleasant Home Eagles on Friday.

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11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Extra Point Team of the Week, Week Five: Elba Tigers

What they're saying

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ELBA, Ala. (WDHN)—After pulling off what some might call a massive upset, the Elba Tigers have claimed the latest Team of the Week honors for week five of Wiregrass Football. Elba is coming off a matchup against the G.W. Long Rebels, a team they haven’t defeated since 2015, in a matchup that came down to […]
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