Athens 29, Gardendale 22

The Rockets lost two fumbles and were called for eight penalties on Friday night in the home opener, as Athens (1-0) stole a 29-22 victory.

Gardendale (1-1) did manage to block a punt in the final minute, which resulted in a safety and cut the Eagles’ lead to 7 points. But the Rockets’ final heave was spiked down in the end zone as the clock ran empty.

Backup quarterback David Harris finished the game with two touchdown passes and another rushing. Normal starter Goose Crowder was not present on the team’s stat sheet.

Harris connected with Jonah Wright on a 25-yard score in the first half and later found Colt Belcher on an 11-yard touchdown toss in the second. The junior finished up with an 11-yard dash that cut Athens’ lead to 22-20, but the 2-point conversion failed.

That’s as close as the Rockets would get.

Gardendale opens Class 6A, Region 6 play next Friday when Huffman visits Driver Stadium.

Pinson Valley 41, Ramsay 12

The Indians earned their first win of the 2018 season in convincing fashion.

Breaking in a new artificial playing surface, the Tribe (1-1) jumped out to a 28-6 halftime lead and cruised to a runaway 41-12 decision over Ramsay Friday night.

Running back Jay Sharp went for 87 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries in the win. He scored from 1, 15 and 26 yards out on the Rams. Quarterback Bo Nix went 10 of 21 through the air for 89 yards and two scores. Geordan Pollard and Gaquincy McKinstry pulled in those touchdown receptions.

Pinson Valley visits Shades Valley next Friday in Class 6A, Region 6 action.

Corner 56, Oak Grove 13

Game details have not yet been provided.