2010 record:  6-4.

Today:  The Saints visit Moody to continue a long-standing county rivalry.  It will be head coach Alan Lee’s first game since retaking the helm at St. Clair during the summer.

Lee’s history with the Saints:  This season begins his third tenure as St. Clair’s head coach.  He first coached the Saints in 1992, guiding them to a state championship in 1993.  

This year’s senior class:  12 players.  “We lost 25 seniors last year, so we have a young team as far as experience goes,” Lee said.  “For some of our kids, (tonight) will be their first time playing — for sure the first time starting for some — a high school game. Our goal is to go out and improve each day.  We want to be a team that gets better as the year goes on.”

Beyond the game:  “I want our players to enjoy playing football and to develop as football players and as young men in our community.”

The Saints’ coaching staff:  Lee, head coach, quarterbacks, and running backs; Lance Smith, defensive coordinator; Matt Hicks, defensive line; Brian Alred, defensive backs and secondary; Rodney Cooper, outside linebackers; Marty Caldwell, offensive coordinator; Shannon Slaughter and Carl Mims, offensive line.

“I feel very fortunate to be working with this staff,” Lee said.  “The coaches have a lot of experience, and they work hard to get our players ready.”

Players to watch:  Offensive linemen Gene Carter and Levi Green, wide receiver and defensive back Mack Dragich, and defensive backs Josh Hardin and Pat Green.

About Moody:  “It’s always a big game for us.  When I coached here before, we always ended the season with it.  Now we’re opening against them.  The kids all know each other, and it’s a big rivalry, so I expect it to be a hard-fought game.  Coach Brown will have his team ready to play, but our guys will be ready too.”

SCCHS Saints Schedule:

Today          Moody                      Away

Sept. 2        Springville                Away

Sept. 9        Locust Fork              Home

Sept. 16      Cleburne County      Away    

Sept. 23      Leeds                       Away

Sept. 30      Oneonta                   Home

Oct. 7          Anniston                   Home

Oct. 14        Jacksonville              Away

Oct. 21        Alexandria                Home

Oct. 28        Childersburg             Home