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10/28/2025

10/28/2025

AHSAA Top Prospect of the Week presented by Alabama National Guard Recruiting - joinALGuard.com

Ellis McGaskin - Lillie B. Williamson High School

McGaskin had an outstanding all around night in Williamson's win over Leflore this past Friday. He had 11 total tackles on defense, and 2 rushing TD's on offense... 8 and 28 yards. He plans to continue his playing career for Notre Dame.

10/28/2025

AHSAA Cross Country Spotlight presented by Central Alabama Community College - Central to You, Central to Your Success - cacc.edu

AHSAA section meets set for later this week throughout the state

Vestavia Hills Clocks personal-record
Time at Last Chance Invitational Race

By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA

MONTGOMERY – Vestavia Hills High School senior Jackson Mize broke 16 minutes for the first time and earned the first individual title of his high school career at the Last Chance Invitational in Scottsboro.
Mize ran into this week’s AHSAA Cross Country by clocking 15:38.48, a new PR, in a field of more than 250 runners at John R. Eslinger Trail of Champions in Scottsboro. Two other runners broke 16 minutes – runner-up Ryder Linville of Scottsboro in 15:51.38, the fifth time he’s broken 16 minutes this season; and Chelsea senior Hudson Williams in 15:57.01, his third straight sub-16 minute outing.
Six other runners broke 16:30 at the Last Chance Invitational.
On the girls side, Gardendale junior Caylie Vance won her third straight Jefferson County Championship with a time of 21:05, more than two minutes ahead of runner-up and Center Point sophomore Zarya Jackson. It’s the fifth individual meet victory for Vance this season.
Fort Payne junior Kyndal Hughes ran the week’s fastest girls’ time, clocking a personal-record time of 18:35.06 to win the Last Chance Invitational in Scottsboro. It marked her fourth individual meet win of the season.
This past week marked the final regular season meets of the season, with section meets set for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at various sites throughout the state. The AHSAA Cross Country Championships are scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 8, at Oakville Indian Mounds Park.

10/28/2025

AHSAA Lee County Athlete of the Week presented by Scout Program Management and Lee Apparel

Dylan Wright - Auburn High School Tigers Athletics

DYLAN WRIGHT, AUBURN: Won the East Alabama Championship, finishing the 3K course in 9:41.49 at Kiesel Park in Auburn. Runners from Auburn High and Auburn Junior High took the top 25 spots.
Auburn City Schools

10/28/2025

AHSAA Shelby County Athlete of the Week presented by Central State Bank - centralstatebank.com

Dom Santiago - Helena High School

Santiago continued his strong senior season with a big game in last Fridays win over Calera 39-21. He had 21 carries for 217 yards and 2 TD's. Helena Athletic Association

10/28/2025

AHSAA Quote of the Day presented by Alabama National Guard Recruiting - joinALGuard.com

10/28/2025

AHSAA Volleyball Spotlight presented by Alabama State Games - alagames.com

AHSAA ELITE EIGHT STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

At the Birmingham CrossPlex/Bill Harris Arena

Tuesday-Thursday, Oct. 28-30

CLASS 1A
Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.
Leroy (11-11) vs. Meek (24-21)
Marion County (20-21) vs. University Charter School (27-8)
Appalachian (27-14) vs. Brantley (23-7)
Millry (24-9) vs. Addison (28-14)
Semifinals: 4 p.m.
Championship (Bill Harris Arena): Wednesday, 12:30 p.m.

CLASS 2A
Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.
Samson (17-11) vs. Pleasant Valley (32-14)
Covenant Christian (27-22) vs. G.W. Long (27-12)
Mars Hill Bible (37-12) vs. Tuscaloosa Academy (18-19)
Highland Home (16-11) vs. Winston County (29-13)
Semifinals: 3 p.m.
Championship (Bill Harris Arena): Thursday, noon

CLASS 3A
Tuesday, 9 a.m.
Houston Academy (38-10) vs. Ohatchee (35-9)
Elkmont (14-17) vs. Mobile Christian (29-10)
Westbrook Christian (31-21) vs. St. Luke’s (28-10)
Northside Methodist (12-26) vs. Lauderdale County (36-18)
Semifinals: 4 p.m.
Championship (Bill Harris Arena): Wednesday, 10 a.m.

CLASS 4A
Wednesday, noon
Geneva (26-12) vs. Alexandria (43-11)
Madison County (30-22) vs. Prattville Christian (35-12)
West Morgan (30-30) vs. Orange Beach (35-12)
St. Michael (13-18) vs. Cherokee County (48-9)
Semifinals: 5 p.m.
Championship (Bill Harris Arena): Thursday, 2 p.m.

CLASS 5A
Tuesday, noon
Montgomery Catholic (30-12) vs. Brewer (41-19)
Boaz (41-19) vs. UMS-Wright (37-14)
Arab (31-27) vs. Briarwood Christian (37-7)
Faith Academy (34-13) vs. Guntersville (61-5)
Semifinals: 6 p.m.
Championship (Bill Harris Arena): Wednesday, 2:30 p.m.

CLASS 6A
Tuesday, 1:30 p.m.
Saraland (35-8) vs. Homewood (24-19)
Oxford (29-18) vs. Spanish Fort (57-8)
Hartselle (47-14) vs. Spain Park (37-8)
Northridge (25-20) vs. Hazel Green (35-10)
Semifinals: 6 p.m.
Championship (Bill Harris Arena): Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.

CLASS 7A
Wednesday, 9 a.m.
St. Paul’s (28-15) vs. Austin (45-7)
Bob Jones (39-17) vs. McGill-Toolen (44-2)
Thompson (29-11) vs. Bayside Academy (32-17)
Enterprise (26-16) vs. Hewitt-Trussville (29-11)
Semifinals: 3 p.m.
Championship (Bill Harris Arena): Thursday, 10 a.m.

10/28/2025

AHSAA Volleyball Spotlight presented by Central State Bank - centralstatebank.com

55th Elite 8 Volleyball Championships start Tuesday in Birmingham CrossPlex

McGill-Toolen chases fourth straight AHSAA
State Title as Five other Teams strive to Repeat

By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA

MONTGOMERY – McGill-Toolen Catholic High School won last week’s Class 7A South Super Regional, pushing the Dirty Dozen’s current win streak to 38 in a row.
McGill, led by coach Kate Wood, will put another streak on the line at the AHSAA 55th Elite 8 Volleyball Championships this week in at the Birmingham CrossPlex. McGill has won the last three Class 7A championships.
A total of 56 teams – eight from each of the AHSAA’s seven classifications – will be in action this week. Each classification plays a single-elimination, best-of-five tournament.
Action in Classes 1A, 3A and 5A begins Tuesday with quarterfinal and semifinal matches, with championship matches set for Wednesday. In Classes 2A, 4A, 6A and 7A, the quarterfinal and semifinal matches are Wednesday, followed by championship matches on Thursday.
Six of the seven 2024 champs are back to defend their title this week – Pleasant Valley in Class 2A, Mobile Christian in Class 3A, Prattville Christian in Class 4A, UMS-Wright in Class 5A, Spanish Fort in Class 6A and McGill in Class 7A.
Wood and Spanish Fort coach Gretchen Boykin can join the nine previous AHSAA volleyball coaches to win at least six state titles, led by Bayside Academy coach Ann Schilling with 28 state championships. Schilling’s Bayside squad is also back in the Class 7A state tourney.
All Elite 8 state tournament matches will be live streamed over the NFHS Network with the seven championship matches highlighting this week’s action. by the NFHS Network, marking the AHSAA champions crowned during the 2025-26 school year. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online through GoFan.
Dirty Dozen - McT Volleyball

McGill-Toolen’s Catherine McClain celebrates a point in last year’s Class 7A State tournament as the Dirty Dozen claimed the school’s straight state volleyball crown
(AHSAA PHOTO | David Holtsford)

10/28/2025

The Drive Safe Alabama On the Road with the AHSAA presented by the Alabama Community College System visited the Birmingham area for last weeks game of the week.
Thanks to Coach Frank Warren and DB Johnny Moody with Parker High Athletics for visiting with us and discussing their season to this point.

10/28/2025

The Drive Safe Alabama On the Road with the AHSAA presented by the Alabama Community College System visited Bishop State while in south Alabama. Thanks to Machine Tool instructor Scott Morrow and student Kayla Young for showing us around!
Bishop State Community College

10/28/2025

The Drive Safe Alabama On the Road with the AHSAA presented by the Alabama Community College System visited Birmingham last week for the game of the week. Thanks to Lawson State Community College and Dorian Walyun, the Executive Director for Strategic Relations, for giving us a tour. Lawson State Community College
We had a wonderful lunch at Yo Mamas Cafe in downtown Birmingham... thankful for the great food and service!
Yo' Mama's Restaurant

10/28/2025

The Drive Safe Alabama On the Road with the AHSAA presented by the Alabama Community College System visited St. Michael Catholic High School - Baldwin County, AL to discuss their game of the week vs UMS-Wright Athletics.
Thanks to Coach Phillip Rivers and Gunner Rivers for discussing the season so far and the game this week.