Overview

• Thompson, the defending AHSAA Class 7A champion, opened at home Thursday against Carver-Montgomery in a nonconference matchup scheduled for 7 p.m. CT in Alabaster.
• The AHSAA Kickoff Classic began at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl with Prattville facing Pike Road, marking Bobby Carr’s debut as Prattville’s head coach.
• The NFHS Network streamed both featured games live, with on-demand replays available through the service’s apps and smart TV platforms.
• Storms prompted a weather delay in Montgomery, pushing the Kickoff Classic kickoff to 7:30 p.m., as forecasters warned of gusty thunderstorms in the Birmingham area.
• Jackson High confirmed a one-game suspension for Alabama commit EJ Crowell and said in a statement the issue was resolved after opting to accept the single-game penalty.