Overview
- Jackson defeated previously unbeaten St. Michael 44-23 in Fairhope to return to Birmingham’s Protective Stadium.
- EJ Crowell ran for 216 yards and two second-half touchdowns, and Landon Duckworth added 215 rushing yards with two scores plus 134 passing yards and a TD.
- The victory avenged Jackson’s 49-39 regular-season loss to the Cardinals, who closed at 13-1.
- Anniston advanced to 14-0 by edging Plainview 32-29 on a late score, setting the 4A championship kickoff for Friday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m.
- Statewide semifinal results finalized the Super 7 slate for Dec. 3–5, highlighted by Saraland vs. Clay-Chalkville in the 6A title game.