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Saraland’s Ryan Williams, one of the nation’s top receiver prospects, could become the first player in state history to win back-to-back Mr. Football awards next week.   By JIMMY WIGFIELD Saraland five-star wide receiver Ryan Williams announced on social media Wednesday afternoon he has recommitted to Alabama. “Ain’t Really Leave But I’m Back,” Williams said…

Staff Report Defending state champions Mobile Christian and Gulf Shores moved up in class for football in the 2024-2026 cycle, the Alabama High School Athletic Association announced Monday. The Leopards moved up from Class 3A Region 1 to 4A Region 1 and the Dolphins moved from 5A Region 1 to 6A Region 1, where they…

By ARTHUR L. MACK Faith Academy’s Jack French, pointing to health issues, announced Wednesday he is retiring, ending a 40-year career as one of the most highly regarded coaches in Alabama. “It was kind of a gradual thing,” said French, 70. “It’s kind of hard to pinpoint something like that. I’m not going to lie.…

  By JIMMY WIGFIELD SARALAND — Ryan Williams knew last spring he had done about all he could do in high school football but made pursuing another state championship with his Saraland teammates the most important thing in his life. “And that,” Spartans coach Jeff Kelly said, “tells you everything you need to know about…

    By ARTHUR L. MACK TUSCALOOSA — For most of the season, the motto of the Leroy Bears has been “Next Man Up.” Nowhere was that more evident than in the second half of the season, when defensive coordinator Chan Lowe was called up to take over head coaching duties when Jason Massey was…

    By JIMMY WIGFIELD TUSCALOOSA — Mobile Christian gave quarterback Damien Gatson a slingshot and a stone Thursday and with it slayed the gargantuan specter of two past losses in the state championship game. Gatson repeatedly slung the rock at Madison Academy before finally striking the Mustangs between the eyes with the last of…

By WILLIE GRAY A fatal car crash in Citronelle Monday is under investigation by the Citronelle Police Department and Alabama State Troopers. Police chief Chris McLean said the cause of the crash and the identification of the deceased driver are still in question. However, McLean said authorities confirmed the owner of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro…

Staff Report Vigor High School has been fined and forced to forfeit its win over UMS-Wright earlier in the season for using an ineligible player, according to the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The AHSAA said the school violated its transfer rule and must forfeit the 31-9 win over the Bulldogs on Sept. 22. Coupled…