See statewide scores from Round One of 2026 AHSAA flag football playoffs

The journey to Mobile for Alabama high school flag football teams begins on Tuesday, Nov. 3 as the AHSAA flag football playoffs begin. With the AHSAA deciding to split public and private schools for the playoffs — it added another two classifications to the postseason for flag football. Single A and Double A schools will compete with each other in the newly formed private classification, while Class 5A and 6A will have their own playoffs. Classes 1A-6A will have four rounds of playoffs, while the private classification will only have three rounds of playoffs. The state championships will take place on Dec. 1 at Hancock Whitney Stadium at the University of South Alabama. Alabama high school flag football scores from Round One of AHSAA playoffs Class 1-4A Brewbaker Tech 34, Vigor 0 Deshler 42, Hale County 0 Wenonah 39, Valley 0 Anniston 34, Fairfield 0 Scottsboro 26, Greene County 0 Holtville 24, LeFlore 0 Selma 25, Pike County 18 Marbury 18, Satsuma 6 Tallassee 39, Greensboro 0 Elmore County 27, Escambia County 0 Northside 54, Madison County 0 Tanner 31, Sipsey Valley 0 BTW-Tuskegee 19, Francis Marion 0 Carroll 34, Wilcox Central 0 Lanett 38, Midfield 24 Moody 44, Loachapoka

Orange Beach Makos Hold Off Top-Seeded Charles Henderson for Historic First Playoff Victory

Makos make school history with first postseason football win. Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — In the opening round of the AHSAA Class 4A playoffs at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Troy, the Orange Beach Makos secured a 21–20 victory over the top-seeded Charles Henderson Trojans. The win marks Orange Beach's first postseason victory and makes head coach Wade Waldrop the program's winningest coach.

Scarborough Middle School teacher Schelissia Toomey wins Golden Apple Award

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Schelissia Toomey, a teacher at Scarborough Middle School, has won the WKRG News 5 Golden Apple Award after receiving nominations from nine students. The Golden Apple Award highlights Gulf Coast educators who inspire students and help them master challenging academic subjects. News 5 anchor Devon Walsh surprised the math teacher in […]

Holtville Flag Football defeats LeFlore in opening round

The Holtville Bulldogs Flag Football team played in their first ever playoff game on Tuesday, traveling almost 200 miles to take on LeFlore High School, the Region 1 champions in Class 1A-4A. The Bulldogs made the trip worthwhile, shutting out LeFlore 24-0 and advancing to the 2nd round of the playoffs next week.

Trojans enter 4A Playoffs on five-game winning streak

The Charles Henderson Trojans (8-2) will host a playoff game for the first time since 2023 this Thursday, Nov. 5, against the Orange Beach Makos (8-2) in the opening round of the Class 4A State Playoffs. CHHS not only claimed home field advantage in the playoffs for the first time...

Long Beach High School wins $25,000 from T-Mobile, needs votes for next round

Long Beach High School has $25,000 from T-Mobile in hand and a chance at much more, but the school needs the community’s help to get there. The school was presented with a $25,000 check during halftime of a recent football game after being named a Division Finalist in the third annual T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest. State Representative Richard Bennett joined the celebration, along with school board members Frank Castiglia and Scott Rishel. The school district also credited Athletic Director Bob Reeves, who took the initiative to apply for the contest.

Robertsdale’s Central Christian School senior class holding Fall Festival fundraiser

ROBERTSDALE, Ala. (WKRG) — Central Christian School’s senior class in Robertsdale will host a Fall Festival to raise money for their class trip. According to a CCS news release, the festival will be this Friday, Nov. 6, from 6-8 p.m. in the school gym at 17395 State Highway 104 in Robertsdale.

WLOX Top Ten High School Football Poll: Week 11

Big Friday Kickoff Podcast: Round 1 Preview

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The road to a state championship starts now. The Alabama High School Football Playoffs are here, and we’re breaking down the biggest first-round matchups across our area on this week’s Big Friday Kickoff Podcast. From undefeated Gulf Shores hosting Ramsay in a rematch of...

Daphne High School Musical theater to compete in district competition

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Daphne High School’s Musical Theatre class is gearing up for the District Trumbauer competition. This year, they are taking the One Act musical Come From Away. The play is based on the true story of the inhabitants of a small town in Newfoundland, Canada. When...

High school football scores: Week 11

Video above: Week 11 High School Football highlights part 1 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Be sure to check out the scores from the biggest games in Mobile County, Baldwin County and the Pensacola area from week 11 of the high school football season. Here are the games that have gone final. Thursday and Friday night scores: […]

Riding the Wave of Perfection As Gulf Shores Dolphins Finish Undefeated

Gulf Shores, AL. — (GSN) — The Gulf Shores High School Dolphins wrapped up a historic football season in dominant fashion, completing an undefeated regular season. The regular-season finale at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium ("The Mick") was a memorable Senior Night celebration for the football team. Honoring their senior leaders before kickoff, the Dolphins delivered a statement performance with a commanding victory over Bayside Academy. Gulf Shores seized control early, executing seamlessly across all phases of the game to seal the perfect regular season.

‘Never put a child in a box’: 17-year-old earns doctorate as mom earns her degree

FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - Alena McQuarter is 17 years old and already has a doctorate. Her mother crossed the same stage the same day. Alena and her mother, Daphne McQuarter, graduated side by side Oct. 23 at Columbia Southern University’s commencement, held at the Foley Event Center in Foley, Alabama. They were among more than 1,300 graduates, a class that included students who traveled together from Vietnam, soldiers and a firefighter. Alena received a Doctor of Education degree. Daphne earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Orange Beach Makos Cap Regular Season with Dominant 50–14 Victory

Orange Beach, AL. — (GSN) — The Orange Beach High School Makos closed out their regular season on a high note, putting on a commanding performance against the Holtville Bulldogs. Demonstrating firepower on both sides of the ball, Orange Beach seized control early and never looked back, storming away to a decisive 50–14 victory.

Cart Dr. Cheer Squad of the Week 10: Baldwin County High School Tigers

BAY MINETTE, Ala. (WKRG) — This week’s Cart Dr. Cheer Squad of the Week is the Baldwin County High School Tigers, led by Head Coach Rebecca Harris and Assistant Coach Ayden Scarborough. The program includes 10 JV and 23 Varsity cheerleaders. JV is led by Captain Paisley White and Co-Captain Alayah Palmer, while Varsity is […]

Baldwin Prep student develops 3D-printed prosthetic hand designed for smartphone control

Most high school seniors are thinking about graduation and what comes next, but one Baldwin County student is already putting his engineering skills to work on an invention he hopes could one day change lives. Carlos Alejo Flores, a senior at Baldwin Preparatory Academy, has developed a 3D-printed prosthetic hand...

Covenant Academy of Mobile holds ribbon cutting for future high school

Covenant Academy of Mobile held a ribbon cutting Wednesday for its first high school campus.

Expert analysis of Gulf Coast high school football action, Week 11: 5th Quarter Extra

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Week 11 of the 2026 High School Football season has officially concluded. WKRG’s Josh Jackson, Gabriella Genereux and Patrick Walsh give their expert analysis of all the big-time games, highlights and moments from the 11th week of play. Check out all of News 5’s...

Zaxby’s Player of the Week: Fairhope defensive star Gus Faulkner

FAIRHOPE, Ala. (WKRG) — Fairhope High School defensive standout Gus Faulkner is making his presence felt on the football field, and his latest performance has earned him our Zaxby’s Player of the Week honors! Faulkner delivered a dominant performance against Daphne, recording two interceptions, 11 tackles and a pass breakup to help lead the Pirates […]