The Alabama offense worked through the rain on Tuesday in preparations for Saturday’s clash against the Mississippi All-Star team. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(December 7, 2011)

Rain was falling most of the afternoon on Tuesday but the weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the 40 players from the state who are participating in the 25th Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic, slated for Saturday at Cramton Bowl.

The team went through its first two practices of the week at the John Mark Stallings Field on the campus of Faulkner University, looking to continue the winning streak against Mississippi that dates back to 2007.

Rials built Elba into a Class 2A power and has his team in the Super 6 championship game. (Photo contributed)

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
(December 1, 2011)

It’s no secret in today’s world of coaching - in order to keep a job, keep winning.

Scott Rials is proof.

After building the football program at South Montgomery County Academy into a AISA state title contender, he moved on to Elba in 2004.

Prattville’s Mike Smith had two touchdowns in the Lions’ win over Central-Phenix City on Friday. (Photo by Mark Dunn)

Staff Report
(November 26, 2011)

As has been the case throughout the playoffs, the combination of quarterbacks Justin Thomas as Jalen Whitlow was too much for Central-Phenix City in the Lions’ 45-12 victory in the Class 6A semifinals at Stanley-Jensen Stadium  on Friday.

Results for the semifinal round of the AHSAA state football playoffs on Friday. Winners advance to the Super Six championships at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Thursday and Friday.

Staff Report
(November 25, 2011)

One more step to the Super Six.

That’s what 24 teams have in mind on Friday as the semifinal round of the AHSAA playoffs take place.

Only one team in the River Region has survived. No surprise that it’s the Prattville Lions, who have been impressive in the post season.

Staff Report
(November 23, 2011)

With the Iron Bowl looming, the race for the top of the Press Picks panel continues to be tight.

Staff Report
(November 18, 2011)

The Alabama Independent School Association will crown three champions on Friday. Two of those may come from the River Region

Montgomery Academy athletic director and head football coach Anthony McCall will begin play in Class 2A next fall. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(November 16, 2011)

As of Wednesday, the landscape of the Alabama High School Athletic Association has changed.

On Wednesday, the AHSAA officially released its new classifications for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 calendar years. The news created a stir for many of the schools in the River Region.

Several schools moved into new classifications while others have new regional and area rivals.

Combined Reports
(November 16, 2011)

Schools in the Alabama High School Athletic Association have been reclassified for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years, according to an announcement Wednesday by Steve Savarese, Executive Director.

Staff Report
(November 11, 2011)

It may not earn the "Game of the Century" moniker but Friday’s second-round game between Prattville and Daphne is certainly on the large scale.

The two teams battle in the Class 6A bracket and lead the four games involving teams from the River Region this week.