Alabama High School Football News

In a makeshift scrimmage the Auburn Tigers defeated the Furman Paladins 63-31. This could not have played out any better.

November 14, 2009 1:39 a.m. FAIRHOPE - It took Fairhope 13 years to get its third win over Daphne.

The homestanding Sweet Water defense stopped visiting McKenzie's game-opening drive at the goal line, then took the ball the entire distance back to score on its opening drive, as the Bulldogs got a 42-6 second-round playoff win over the Tigers on Friday.

November 13, 2009 11:55 p.m. Briarwood Christian had to wait until the last play of the game to ensure the victory over Carver-Montgomery in the second round of the Class 5A playoffs on Friday night in a battle of ranked teams.

Two years ago, Georgia coach Mark Richt was a genius, the toast of the SEC. He ordered his players - all of the them - to rush the field and draw a celebration penalty after scoring their first touchdown against rival Florida, and the inspired Bulldogs rolled to 42-30 victory.

Landon Stephens heard several times this week about the heartbreaking loss his Tanner team suffered to Sulligent in their final game last season.

Oppa s Gavin Free hands the ball off to Josh Scarbrough as Richard Davis provides a block during the first round of the playoffs against Andalusia last week.

AUBURN -- Josh Bynes sensed a new purpose among Auburn's defensive front last weekend.

Trooper Taylor has never kept his ambitions secret. Ultimately, the Auburn wide receivers coach wants to be a head coach someday.

Justin Shade and his Briarwood Christian teammates will battle Carver-Montgomery in the next round of the AHSAA playoffs.

Sometimes scorelines can be deceiving. And not just in Cullman's case. Fairfield Prep's football team beat Springville 13-12 in the first round of the Class 5A playoffs last week to advance to this weekend's second-round matchup at Cullman.

Saturday's collegiate football action was very good for the state of Alabama. Both Alabama and Auburn won big games.

Edgewood center Chase Thornton recovers a Wildcat fumble deep in Pirate territory Friday night during the season's first playoff game.

Linebacker Qushaun Lee steals a Dothan pass for the Lions in the first half of play during the first-round playoff game Friday night in Prattville.

Here are the actual rankings . Let the wild rumpus start. By the way, if you care - my Final Four is Texas, Kansas, Kentucky and wait for it Seton Hall.

The Vinemont Eagles were ambushed Friday night at Boss Hill Stadium. With the game tied 7-7, Elkmont High exploded for five touchdowns in less than six minutes late in the first half en route to a 56-7 victory in the first round of the Class 3A playoffs.

KICKOFF: 2:30 p.m. TELEVISION: CBS. SITE: Bryant-Denny Stadium , Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Freshman quarterback Kent Riley scored three touchdowns to help lead No. 2 Greenville to a 40-7 win over visiting Moody in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs on Friday night.

Top 25 Overview It was over when... Jeremy Avery's 43-yard TD run put the game out of reach for the rallying Bulldogs.

Eufaula's season ended on a disappointing note Friday as the Tigers were trounced by sixth-ranked Spanish Fort 45-14 in the first round of the AHSAA Class 5A Playoffs.