Birmingham — Another exciting Friday night of high school football played out across Alabama with teams putting on thrilling performances. The week opened with strong showings from the Class 7A teams. Hoover took down Fairhope with a decisive score of 35-10. Meanwhile, Vestavia Hills showed their strength by beating Mary Montgomery with a score of 42-21.

Moving to Class 6A, Saraland dominated Chelsea with a resounding 42-3 victory. The Class 4A match-up showcased St. Michael as they triumphed over Handley, finishing with a notable score of 63-40.

The Class 3A games included a solid performance by Bayside Academy, who defeated Hale County 36-6. Fyffe proved their prowess on the field with a remarkable win against Ohatchee, securing a score of 66-30. Finally, Southside-Selma edged past Hillcrest-Evergreen in a thrilling game that ended 36-35.

In the Class 2A category, Susan Moore triumphantly beat Decatur Heritage with a score of 34-27. In Class 1A, Linden showcased their strength against Southern Choctaw with a convincing victory of 63-14.

The AISA saw Chambers Academy defeat Clarke Prep with a score of 53-13 in Class AAA. Lowndes Academy shut out Jackson Academy entirely, winning 47-0 in Class AA. This week’s games highlighted the competitive spirit and skill exhibited by our young athletes, setting the stage for an exciting playoff season ahead.