Pelham beat Mountain Brook 25-21 on a touchdown with 25 seconds left, leaving the Spartans’ playoff hopes dependent on two Friday results. Mountain Brook can advance only if Ramsay beats Homewood and Calera beats Helena; any other outcome ends its season.

By the Numbers
  • Beau Payne ran for 156 yards and 3 touchdowns on 27 carries.
  • Mountain Brook totaled 244 rushing yards; Pelham’s Marcus Arnold had 226 receiving yards on 11 catches.
Yes, But

Mountain Brook had a chance to respond after Pelham’s late score, reaching inside the 5-yard line, but its final pass fell incomplete with 6 seconds left. The Spartans also missed a 45-yard field goal earlier in the fourth quarter.

State of Play
  • Mountain Brook finished 6-4 overall and 4-3 in Region 4.
  • Pelham improved to 7-2 overall and 5-2 in the region, clinching a playoff spot.
  • If both required Friday results go Mountain Brook’s way, the Spartans would earn the No. 4 seed and Helena would be eliminated.
What’s Next

Mountain Brook has an open date next week while awaiting Friday’s results. Pelham hosts Pinson Valley next week.

Bottom Line

The Spartans’ season is still alive, but their playoff path is narrow: they need two specific wins Friday to turn a heartbreaking loss into another game.