Edgewood Academy’s Matt Ford breaks through the Monroe Academy defense during Edgewoods game vs. Monroe on November 20, 200

Crenshaw Christian Academy’s Justin Thrash (4) and Cody Moses (22) tackle Patrician Academy’s Dylan Flowers.

Nine U Girls: Sidney Armstrong, Raylen Barnes, Hannah Calhoun, Cathia Cook, Maori Davenport, Sophia Davenport, Lacy Earles, Sydni Garrett, Kaylin Gibson, Kelsey Gibson, Nelsey Leverette, Ajaylia May, Abigail Salmon, Gracie Scarbrough and Rose Snyder

Head Coach Carl Hollis talks to players during the second half of the Trojans 51-47 victory over the Barbour County Jaguars Friday night.

Junior Wide Receiver Taylor Stephens scores a touchdown during the Patriots’ win over the Bessemer Academy Rebels Friday afternoon. The Patriots defeated the Rebels 36-20 to win their second-straight AISA Class AAA state championship at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium. Inset, Senior Running Back Daniel Powell attempts to elude a Rebels’ defender Friday. Powell scored a 4-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter of the state championship.

The athletes and trainers: Kimberly Tompkins, A.J. Howard, Mario Silva, Reid Merritt, Stephanie Vieira, Sarah Shields, Emily Cobb, Katie Ely, Bastain Maucher, Ben Thompson, Doc Anderson, Emily Strader, Brittany McClelland, Danielle Gissendanner, Cornelius Williams. Dan Parker and Matt Mayotte.

Junior guard Vernon Taylor looks to make a move against a William Carey defender during the Trojans’ 104-88 win on Monday night in Trojan Arena. The Trojans will take on the Florida Gators tonight at 6 p.m. The game will be televised on Troy Cable on channel 42.

13U team posing with the district championship trophy: Baylor Barnes, Jacob Bensinger, Ashlyn Bentley, Ian Busby, Jason Fleming, Nathan Fox, Reilly Fox, Wright Graning, Joel Kervin, Cole Labrant, Daniel Macias, Taylor Montgomery, Joshua Noel, William Price, Benjamin Salmon, Jeffery Saunders, Sara Saunders and Andrew Wilson.

Senior quarterback Trey Walters leads the Patriots into the PLAS gym for the pep rally on Thursday night. Today, the team will look to win its second straight AISA Class AAA state championship against Bessemer in Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. kick off.

Deborah and Freddie Teal stand behind their son, William, as he signs his letter of intent to play for the Troy University baseball team.

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