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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
aamusports.com
Lady Bulldogs Set for Road Test Against Alabama
THE HILL | The Alabama A&M University women's basketball team takes to the road for the first time this season on Thursday as the Lady Bulldogs travel to Tuscaloosa to take on the University of Alabama inside Coleman Coliseum. Tipoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. with the contest streaming live on SEC Network+.
FOX Sports
Alabama and Alabama A&M to meet for cross-conference contest
Alabama A&M Bulldogs (0-1) at Alabama Crimson Tide (2-0) BOTTOM LINE: Alabama faces Alabama A&M in out-of-conference action. Alabama went 24-11 overall a season ago while going 16-4 at home. The Crimson Tide shot 44.1% from the field and 36.4% from 3-point range last season. Alabama A&M went 22-11 overall...
AL.com
thewestsidegazette.com
HBCU basketball: Big-time scoring nights, stunning upset define season openers
HBCU basketball didn’t ease into the 2026-27 season. Monday provided a little bit of everything: a game in the middle of the night, a monster scoring performance, a blowout victory, and an unexpected upset that deserves some attention. Here are five takeaways from Monday’s action. Grambling showed it...
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aamusports.com
One Record Round, Four Bulldogs at the Top
HOUSTON, Texas | After the opening round of the TSU Tiger Fall Classic, AJ Gardner was 5 over par and Kourey Patterson was 4 over. One round later, both were back to even, tied for the individual lead and at the center of the lowest round to par in Alabama A&M men's golf history.
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...
aamusports.com
Alabama A&M Remains No. 1 in Black College Football Poll
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University football team retained the No. 1 position in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision rankings of the Black College Football Poll for the second consecutive week, earning 454 points and 13 first-place votes in Monday's rankings. The Bulldogs finished 24 points ahead...
Hartselle Enquirer
Goldman wins sectional title, Hartselle girls advance to state
Grace Goldman won the individual sectional championship and led Hartselle’s girls to a second-place finish at Point Mallard, securing a berth in the state cross country championship. The Tigers also had two boys qualify individually for state, with Georg Mauthe and Owen Merritt earning spots. Hartselle finished ninth in...
theredstonerocket.com
Nashville women beat Huntsville in rugby clash
NASHVILLE – Trading traditional kits for Halloween costumes, the Nashville “Villains” overpowered the Huntsville “Heroes” 75-19 on Saturday in a festive, high-scoring women’s rugby showdown. Nashville struck early, capitalizing on a quick Huntsville turnover for an opening try and a missed conversion to take...
hbcusports.com
HBCU basketball: Big-time scoring nights, stunning upset define season openers
HBCU basketball didn’t ease into the 2026-27 season. Monday provided a little bit of everything: a game in the middle of the night, a monster scoring performance, a blowout victory, and an unexpected upset that deserves some attention. Here are five takeaways from Monday’s action. 1. Grambling showed...
BroBible
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.
Hartselle Enquirer
Hartselle erases 18-point deficit to beat Jasper 39-35
Hartselle scored three touchdowns in the final 4:15 Friday night to erase an 18-point deficit and defeat Jasper 39-35 on the road, closing the season with a 5-5 record. Maddox Southern scored the winning touchdown on a 2-yard run with 40 seconds remaining. Owen Newton’s extra point gave the Tigers a four-point lead after they trailed 35-17 in the fourth quarter.
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HBCU Gameday
NASCAR bridges Motorsports and HBCUs at Magic City Classic
NASCAR brought motorsports and HBCU culture together Friday night with a block party featuring a specially designed Magic City Classic show car. The post NASCAR bridges Motorsports and HBCUs at Magic City Classic appeared first on HBCU Gameday .