Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell running back Josh Harriell (0)and the Wildcats are averaging 200 rushing yards per game. Their opponent this week, Russell County, is averaging nearly 300 rushing yards per game.
It may be the fifth week of the high school football season for Benjamin Russell, but this week is a big one.
The Wildcats maintained their perfect Class 5A Region 2 record, toppling Stanhope Elmore with ease and taking the 35-9 win last Friday. But now, the Wildcats make the trip near the state border to face off against a formidable and undefeated Russell County team.
Samuel Higgs / TPI Benjamin Russell running back Josh Harriell (0)and the Wildcats are averaging 200 rushing yards per game. Their opponent this week, Russell County, is averaging nearly 300 rushing yards per game.
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 107 expected.
* WHERE...Autauga, Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Chilton, Coosa,
Dallas, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Greene, Hale, Jefferson, Lamar,
Lowndes, Marengo, Marion, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Shelby, St.
Clair, Sumter, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and
Winston Counties.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible
and drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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