By Daniel Schmidt

AUBURN – Last year, Auburn High School dominated Vestavia Hills High School at Duck Samford Stadium behind big plays and a strong defensive effort en route to a 52-17 victory.

This time it was the revenge-minded Rebels (2-0) who delivered a crushing defeat after riding a dominant first half to a 42-14 victory over the Tigers (1-1). After the loss, AHS must now regroup and refocus its attention on crosstown rival Opelika High School in the first 7A Region 2 game of the season.

Despite the tough result, there were some bright spots head coach Keith Etheredge and his staff can build on entering region play. Antonio Welch recorded 95 receiving yards and a 66-yard touchdown on eight receptions, Jayden Huff scored his first TD in an AHS uniform and Greg Williams recorded six

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