Brooks won its first Bracy Invitational title in 21 years Saturday.

2024 All-Area large school football.

Waterloo picked up two wins at its own tournament Friday to run its winning streak to six.

Deshler and Brooks moved into Saturday’s championship game of the Bracy Invitational, with the host Tigers knocking off South Lamar and Brooks edging Russellville in Friday's semifinals.

EJ King put on a post-Christmas show Thursday in the opening game of Deshler's Bracy Invitational.

Two Shoals players haven’t quite seen the end of their high school football seasons just yet.

Post-Christmas tournaments being hosted by Shoals teams or, if a schedule was submitted, that involve Shoals teams (subject to change):

Loretto, with its leading scorer sidelined, had two others record career highs Saturday.

The 2024 Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State football teams, honorable mentions and coaches of the year.

Mars Hill rebounded from its first loss with by doubling up Sheffield 80-40 on Friday night.

Who all remembers when? And what from today will be remembered in the future?

Checking out Shoals high school basketball:

Mars Hill couldn’t overcome a slow start Tuesday night, as the Panthers fell 74-56 at Class 7A Austin.

Anna Simone scored 16 of her game-high 22 points in the first half as Wilson beat Central 60-31 on Tuesday night.

Eli Pounders drained two late free throws, lifting Mars Hill to a 60-59 win over Brooks on Saturday.

Wilson continued its hot start to the season, beating Covenant Christian 50-16 Thursday night.

Who all remembers when? And what, from today will be remembered in the future?

Looking over all the teams and the top players from the Shoals:

Muscle Shoals had four players reach double-figure scoring in Friday's 64-54 home victory over Deshler.

Who all remembers when? And what, from today will be remembered in the future?

Wayne County senior Blair Baugus, like she has for so much of the last three years, put on a show Tuesday.

Muscle Shoals had three players score in double figures Saturday, beating Brooks 57-48 to set up a showdown with its biggest rival.

Florence rallied from a one-point halftime deficit to knock off Canton (Mississippi) 62-49 in the Lighthouse Classic tournament in Corinth, Mississippi, on Friday.

Ally Weathers scored 22 points to lead Loretto past Mars Hill 58-53 on Tuesday in a matchup of Shoals girls basketball powerhouses in Priceville.

BIRMINGHAM — Just when it looked as if Muscle Shoals was about to spring an upset on Parker in the Class 6A playoffs, the Thundering Herd showed why it is No. 2 for a reason.

The 7A semifinal, 1A-6A quarterfinal and AISA championship scores:

Who all remembers when? And what, from today will be remembered in the future?

Examining the Shoals area's Week 14 matchups.

MUSCLE SHOALS — Brionni Jones knows that certain rules are best followed. Certain rituals adhered to.

Scores from the AHSAA 7A quarterfinals, the 1A-6A second round and the AISA semifinals:

Examining the Shoals area's Week 13 matchups.

Who all remembers when? And what, from today will be remembered in the future?

FAIRVIEW — Shila Marks, after a scoreless first half, tossed in 23 second-half points to lead Lauderdale County in a season-opening win Saturday.

Speedy Coffey scored three times and caught a touchdown pass to lead Brooks past Dora 38-7 in the opening round of the Class 4A playoffs Friday night.

This week’s scores from around the state:

Examining the Shoals area's Week 12 matchups.

Who all remembers when? And what, from today will be remembered in the future?

Muscle Shoals coach Scott Basden has a message for any of his players — or fans — who see this week’s playoff opponent and their win-loss record.

The Alabama Sports Writers Association high school football rankings.

All games at 7 p.m. Friday unless noted.

Peruse the final standings of the 2024 season, complete with playoff berths and other goodness.