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Winless Alabama high school football team makes playoffs, forfeits first game
After going 0-10 during the regular season, St. John Paul II (AL) has opted to forgo its opening postseason game against Briarwood Christian (AL) and end its season. Bn Thomas of AL.com reported on Monday, Nov. 3, that the Huntsville-area school's decision comes after it finished its season with a 21-17 loss to Danville (AL). The school released a statement stating that the decision was made to ensure the safety and well-being of its players. The release states that they entered their regular season finale with just 22 players and after suffering six more injuries, would have only 16 available players for the game against Briarwood Christian. Earlier in the season, the two teams played with Briarwood Christian winning that game 56-7. “While this is an incredibly unfortunate situation that is entirely out of our control, the safety of our student-athletes must always come first,” the release states. “We deeply wish we could take the field this Friday, but we cannot compromise the health and safety of our young men. We extend our sincere apologies to Briarwood Christian School’s players, coaches and fans for the disruption to their schedule, and we thank our own school community for their understanding and
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WAFF
St. John Paul II forfeits upcoming football game over player safety concerns
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - St. John Paul II Catholic High School announced Monday that its varsity football team will forfeit its scheduled game this Friday against Briarwood Christian Academy, citing severe roster shortages and player safety concerns. School officials stated that after entering last Friday’s matchup against Danville High School...
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AAMU Students Help Shape Solar Farm’s Future
Alabama A&M University students are gaining paid research experience while exploring how land surrounding the campus solar farm could support agriculture, recreation and renewable energy. The interdisciplinary initiative involves urban planning, engineering, computer science and agricultural sciences, giving students opportunities to help shape campus development. “Students need to have a...
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New Alabama High School Football Playoff Format Forces 0-10 Team To Forfeit Against Undefeated Opponent
St. John Paul II is choosing to bow out of the high school football playoffs in Alabama. It has decided to forfeit its upcoming game against Brairwood Christian to preserve the health and safety of its student-athletes. There are not enough players available to compete. As a result, the Lions will advance to the next […] The post New Alabama High School Football Playoff Format Forces 0-10 Team To Forfeit Against Undefeated Opponent appeared first on BroBible.
thesandmountainleader.com
Lady Red Devils fall in state semi-finals
BIRMINGHAM — The Fyffe Lady Red Devils season came to a close on Wednesday in the semi-finals of the AHSAA Class 2A volleyball playoffs. The Red Devils would fall to the G.W. Long Rebels in three sets, 25-23, 25-19, 25-21. It was the first semi-final appearance for the Red Devils since 2022. Fyffe closes out their season with a 33-17 record.
AL.com
HBCU students sound off on the Magic City Classic band rivalry
Alabama A&M and Alabama State students may be on opposite sides of the football at Legion Field on Oct. 31, but there’s at least one Magic City Classic event that unites them. Students said the “Fifth Quarter” marching band competition is everything. AL.com spoke with students from...
WAFF
Scottsboro High School principal and SRO credited with saving student who collapsed
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WAFF) - A Scottsboro High School principal and school resource officer helped save the life of a student who collapsed during a senior tradition on campus. The student has since returned to the classroom. Student collapses during parking spot painting. Seniors were gathered on campus before school started...
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UT Southern Climbs in Best Colleges Rankings
The University of Tennessee Southern has earned higher marks across the board in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, reflecting the university’s continued momentum as the University of Tennessee System’s newest campus. UT Southern rose to No. 43 in the Regional Colleges South category,...
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Geraldine High School student suspended after statement interpreted as possible threat
A Geraldine High School student has been suspended after making a statement that could be interpreted as a threat to students and the school, according to the principal. In a message sent to parents Thursday, Principal Robert Richey said the statement was made Thursday afternoon. School administration and the school resource officer were made aware of the situation, and the student was interviewed.
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Blue Origin launches space manufacturing apprenticeship with Drake State
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Blue Origin in Huntsville launched its ATLAS Apprenticeship program Thursday in partnership with Drake State Technical College. It is the first Department of Labor-registered educational program designed exclusively for space manufacturing. The curriculum includes material that standard machinist training does not cover. The program currently offers...
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Jags roll past James Clemens in regular season finale
Spain Park High School’s football team beat James Clemens 48-21 on Thursday night in its regular-season finale. Spain Park gained 467 total yards, 259 of them on the ground, and scored 34 straight points after James Clemens tied the game at 7-7 on a 93-yard kickoff return. Spain Park...
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Sheffield superintendent addresses allegation student took items from cars at away football game
SHEFFIELD, Ala. (WAFF) - A Sheffield City Schools student was accused of taking items from cars parked at an away football game and putting them in his backpack, Superintendent Dr. Carlos Nelson said in a statement. Nelson said the incident happened on September 18 at Winston County High School. According...