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Football forfeit amid new AHSAA playoff format

Birmingham, AL · 16h

USA TODAY

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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

Huntsville, AL · 3d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Picking every AHSAA football playoff first round game around Alabama

The Alabama high school football playoffs get started this week with the first round. The new AHSAA football championship format starts with flag football title games on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The private school games are on Dec. 2 followed by the 1A and 4A games on Thursday. Friday will see the 2A and 5A games with the 3A and 6A wrapping the new five-day event on Saturday. The Gadsden Times' sportswriter Maxwell Donaldson has been picking games around the Gadsden-area, going 41-13 on the season. Now, it's time for him to pick every first-round game across the state. Here are his predictions. Class 6A Gadsden City (5-5) at Hewitt-Trussville (6-4) : Hewitt-Trussville 35, Gadsden City 21 J.A.G. (2-7) at Foley (6-4) : Foley 38, J.A.G 7 Spain Park (6-4) at Buckhorn (6-4) : Spain Park 45, Buckhorn 14 Robertsdale (2-8) at Carver-Montgomery (6-4) : Carver 35, Robertsdale 7 Enterprise (6-4) at Baker (5-5) : Enterprise 31, Baker 27 Huntsville (4-6) at Vestavia Hills (7-2) : Vestavia Hills 42, Huntsville 14 Alma Bryant (3-7) at Opelika (4-5) : Opelika 28, Alma Bryant 14 Hoover (4-6) at Bob Jones (5-5) : Hoover 28, Bob Jones 21 Class 5A Theodore (5-5) at Homewood

Gadsden, AL · 1d

WHNT News 19

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‘Never easy’: John Ritter out as Decatur High football coach

Ritter spent three seasons at Decatur and posted a 6-24 record.

Decatur, AL · 2d

The Gadsden Times

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Top 25 Gadsden-area high school football players heading into AHSAA playoffs

The Alabama high school football playoffs get started this week with the first round and Gadsden area players are ready to standout. Fifteen Gadsden-area teams made the playoffs, headlined by five from Etowah County. Westbrook Christian led the way for region champs, joined by Boaz, Fyffe, Piedmont and Plainview. Those four will host first-round games joined by two-seeds that include Etowah, Cherokee County, Collinsville and Geraldine. The new AHSAA football championship format starts with flag football title games on Tuesday, Dec. 1. The private school games are on Dec. 2 followed by the 1A and 4A games on Thursday. Friday will see the 2A and 5A games with the 3A and 6A wrapping the new five-day event on Saturday. Here are 25 Gadsden-area players to watch heading into the playoffs. Cole Austin, Piedmont Austin has thrown for 1,650 yards and 17 touchdowns, while running for 474 yards and eight touchdowns. Ben Baker, Spring Garden Baker has ran for 1,070 yards and has 60 tackles on defense. Read Barber, Westbrook Christian Barber has hit 11 field goals this year, with a long of 55 yards. He is 37-of-38 on extra points and averages 37 yards a punt. He has 50 touchbacks

Gadsden, AL · 1d

AL.com

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5 things to know about Round 1 of high school football playoffs in the Huntsville area

Here are five things to know about the first round of the 2026 high school football postseason in the Huntsville area.

Huntsville, AL · 1d

The Gadsden Times

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Previewing the top Round 1 AHSAA high school football games in Gadsden, plus predictions

High school football postseason has returned to the Gadsden area , and there are plenty of big-time matchups set for Round 1 this weekend. Fifteen Gadsden-area teams made the playoffs, headlined by five from Etowah County. Westbrook Christian led the way for region champs, joined by Boaz, Fyffe, Piedmont and Plainview. Those four will host first-round games joined by two-seeds that include Etowah, Cherokee County, Collinsville and Geraldine. Each week of the season, Gadsden Times sports reporter Maxwell Donaldson has picked and previewed games in the area. This week, he takes a look at each game in Etowah County and picks 10 others. Max went 3-2 on his Week 9 picks, moving to 41-13 this season. Game of the Week: Gadsden City (5-5) at Hewitt-Trussville (6-4) What Ali Smith said: "The tempo of their offense, the offensive side, just the different looks that they give you in the secondary defensively, they are a solid football team." These two teams had played in the regular season since 2020 and a total of 20 times since Gadsden City opened in 2006. The Titans have averaged 30 points per game, not scoring under 20 since a loss to James Clemens on Sept. 11,

Gadsden, AL · 2d

The Cullman Tribune

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Wallace State welcomes Morgan County counselors, career coaches for campus luncheon

HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College hosted counselors and career coaches from Morgan County Schools on Wednesday, Nov. 4, for its Counselor and Career Coach Luncheon at the Peinhardt Conference Center in the college’s School of Nursing and Center for Science. “We appreciate Wallace State for hosting Morgan County’s counselors and career coaches and for continuing to invest in partnerships that help us better prepare our students for life after graduation,” MCS career coaches shared after the visit. “Today we’re here at our Counselor and Career Coach Luncheon, inviting tons of counselors … ready to showcase all about Wallace State,” said Logan Edmonds, Wallace State’s director of recruiting. “We’re going to go over great updates, admissions processes, scholarships, housing opportunities, all for our students.” Guests began the morning with a general tour and overview of the Hanceville campus, followed by a welcome from Wallace State Vice President for Advancement and Innovation Suzanne Harbin and introductions of the college’s deans. After an icebreaker, guests sat down to lunch, prepared and served by Wallace State’s culinary students. The main course featured roasted chicken over mashed sweet potatoes with Brussels sprouts. The afternoon focused on the programs and services counselors can share

Morgan County, AL · 19h

256 Today

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Tennessee Tech brings free admissions event to Huntsville, highlighting in-state tuition for North Alabama students

Tennessee Tech University is bringing its admissions team to Huntsville next week, giving prospective North Alabama students a chance to explore their college options and learn more about new in-state […] The post Tennessee Tech brings free admissions event to Huntsville, highlighting in-state tuition for North Alabama students appeared first on 256 Today .

Huntsville, AL · 23h

The Cullman Tribune

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St. Bernard Prep launches podcast: ‘The Benedictine Beat’

CULLMAN, Ala. – Conversations about history, language and the people behind one of Cullman’s historic institutions are at the heart of “The Benedictine Beat,” a new podcast from St. Bernard Preparatory School. The short podcast invites listeners from Cullman and surrounding communities to get to know the school’s teachers, staff, coaches and others through relaxed, personal conversations. Each episode explores their backgrounds and interests, with topics that reach beyond campus life. The first episode features James Griffin, a history teacher at St. Bernard who also works as a lawyer. The conversation covers his background, how history and law connect and why studying the past helps us understand human nature. The second episode features Brother Damien Jackson, O.S.B., a Latin teacher at St. Bernard. It explores how language, monastic life and Benedictine traditions can offer lessons that extend beyond the classroom. Listeners do not need a connection to St. Bernard to enjoy the series. Whether they are interested in history, curious about life at a boarding school or simply enjoy hearing people’s stories, “The Benedictine Beat” offers an opportunity to learn more about their neighbors. Founded in 1891, St. Bernard Preparatory School is a Catholic college-preparatory day and boarding school for

Cullman, AL · 2d

WAFF

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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...

Huntsville, AL · 3d

speakinoutweeklynews.net

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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...

Huntsville, AL · 3d

The Cullman Tribune

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PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs finishes 9-1 as Cullman County teams close regular season

CULLMAN, Ala. – Cold Springs completed a nine-win regular season with a 57-20 victory over Tanner on Thursday, Oct. 29, while Good Hope’s loss at Scottsboro on Friday settled the Raiders into third place in their region. Cullman, Fairview, Holly Pond and Hanceville closed their seasons with road losses Friday, Oct. 30. Vinemont had already completed its regular season and secured a playoff berth. Cold Springs, Good Hope and Vinemont will represent Cullman County in the postseason. Neighboring Addison and Meek also qualified, with Meek winning its fifth straight game on Friday and Addison entering the playoffs unbeaten. The first round begins Friday, Nov. 6. Rankings referenced below reflect the Oct. 28 Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. No. 10 Cold Springs 57, Tanner 20 Cooper Johnson rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns on 17 carries as Cold Springs defeated Tanner on senior night Thursday, Oct. 29, in Bremen. After falling behind 7-0, the Eagles scored 27 unanswered points before halftime. Johnson scored on runs of 1 and 11 yards, Cason Alexander added a 3-yard touchdown and Sam Hunt kicked a 30-yard field goal. Tanner opened the second half with an 87-yard touchdown pass to cut the margin to 27-14.

Cullman County, AL · 2d

BroBible

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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.

Birmingham, AL · 2d

WAFF

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‘Visibility always wins’: New Lawrence County superintendent outlines vision for district

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) -Lawrence County Schools has a new leader at the helm as Dr. Jeremy Madden officially steps in as the district’s superintendent of education. Madden, who was recently sworn in to fulfill an open term, brings nearly three decades of Alabama public education experience to the role.

Lawrence County, AL · 4d

thesandmountainleader.com

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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.

Fyffe, AL · 3d

AL.com

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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...

Birmingham, AL · 6d

WAFF

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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...

Scottsboro, AL · 6d

WHNT News 19

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UAH gets over $3M to help students prepare for college, careers

The University of Alabama in Huntsville has secured a $3,231,252 federal GEAR UP grant that will serve about 700 students in Limestone and Marshall counties over the next six years.

Huntsville, AL · 5d

mainstreetmediatn.com

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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,...

Pulaski, TN · 6d