Montgomery Catholic and Reeltown have qualified for the Super 7 AHSAA football championships in Tuscaloosa, while Saint James and Pike Road were eliminated in the semifinals. Saint James lost to Mobile Christian, despite a stellar performance from quarterback KJ Jackson, who passed for 260 yards and rushed for 189 yards with four touchdowns. Pike Road's impressive playoff run came to an end against Saraland, but they can take pride in senior Malik Blocton's leadership and head coach Granger Shook's successful first season. Looking ahead, Montgomery Catholic and Wenonah will compete in the CLASS 1A/5A flag football finals, Fyffe will face Reeltown in the CLASS 2A finals, and Montgomery Catholic will take on Cherokee County in the CLASS 4A finals.

Why It Matters

The semifinal round of the Alabama high school football championships has seen the elimination of two Montgomery-area teams, Saint James and Pike Road. This highlights the competitiveness of the tournament and the challenges faced by these teams as they strive for a Super 7 appearance. It also showcases the talent of standout players such as KJ Jackson and Malik Blocton.

By the Numbers
  • Saint James lost to Mobile Christian by a score of 34-30.
  • KJ Jackson passed for 260 yards and rushed for 189 yards with four touchdowns.
  • Pike Road fell to Saraland with a final score of 46-7.
  • Malik Blocton led Pike Road to 43 wins and will be heading to Auburn University next fall.
State of Play
  • Montgomery Catholic and Reeltown have qualified for the Super 7 AHSAA football championships in Tuscaloosa.
  • Saint James and Pike Road were eliminated in the semifinals.
  • Montgomery Catholic and Wenonah will compete in the CLASS 1A/5A flag football finals.
  • Fyffe will face Reeltown in the CLASS 2A finals.
  • Montgomery Catholic will take on Cherokee County in the CLASS 4A finals.