In Birmingham, excitement builds as The Super 7 approaches, with semifinal matches leading up to the final showdown for the 7A title. This week’s games set the stage for what fans hope will be an electrifying championship weekend at Protective Stadium.
Friday night, the Central-Phenix City Red Devils took on the Hoover Buccaneers in one semifinal. The Red Devils emerged victorious, winning 17-7 and securing their spot to defend last year’s title. Meanwhile, the Thompson Warriors dominated the Enterprise Wildcats, winning 31-7 to join Central-Phenix City in the championship bout scheduled for December 4.
But the action didn’t stop at the 7A level. Across other classifications, classes 1A to 6A were also down to their semifinals. Highlighted games included Oxford narrowly defeating Fort Payne 28-26 and Saraland decisively taking down Spain Park 45-19. In the 5A quarterfinals, Montgomery Catholic triumphed over Central-Clay County 21-9 while Moody steamrolled Ramsay 49-7.
The intensity ramped up as the matchups progressed. In 4A, Cherokee County edged past Brooks 21-14, and West Morgan obliterated Anniston 50-20. The games were thrilling all around, but perhaps one of the most exciting moments came in the 3A quarterfinal where Piedmont defeated Fyffe in a nail-biting overtime finish 30-28.
As the evening came to a close, fans were left buzzing with anticipation. With everything from exciting finishes to upsets, the playoffs so far have been nothing short of thrilling. The full gamut of scores has highlighted the athletic talent on display across all classifications. Looking ahead, fans can expect even tighter competition as teams gear up for the semifinals next week.
Check back regularly for updates and scores as we get closer to crowning champions in each classification. It’s an exciting time for high school football in Alabama!
