Daphne’s T.J. Yeldon breaks free from tacklers for a touchdown in Alabama’s win over Mississippi on Saturday. (Photo by William Gordon)

Combined Reports
(December 11, 2011)

Jameis Winston. Reggie Ragland. Ryan Anderson. Terris Lewis.

All had MVP-type performances in Alabama’s 31-12 victory over Mississippi in the 25ht annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game at Cramton Bowl on Saturday.

But it was Daphne running back T.J. Yeldon who did most of the damage, rushing  for 116 yards and three touchdowns on 16 carries and adding three receptions for 37 yards to lead Alabama to its fourth-consecutive win in the series.

Combined Reports
(December 9, 2011)

Auburn University head football coach Gene Chizik will be the featured speaker at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast for the Alabama and Mississippi All-Stars Saturday morning at Montgomery’s First United Methodist Church… Mississippi and Alabama coaches lauded the work of their quarterbacks Thursday. Alabama quarterbacks Jameis Winston of Hueytown and Jonathan Wallace of Central-Phenix City each guided their teams to the state playoff semifinals – Winston in Class 5A and Central in Class 6A (MORE)

Jameis Winston is considered the top quarterback prospect in the state and plans to lead Alabama to a win on Saturday. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(December 8, 2011)

On Saturday, when Alabama and Mississippi meet for the 25th time in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic, most eyes will be on the top quarterback in the country, according to national recruiting services.

Jameis Winston entered the 2011 season as the top prespect in the state and the No. 1 rated quarterback by most recruiting analysts. He didn’t do anything during the season to change that

Combined Reports
(December 7, 2011)

Cleburne County High School running back and wide receiver Rocky Hayes has been added to the Alabama roster for the 25th Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Football Game scheduled to kick off Saturday at 12:30 p.m. at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association Director Alvin Briggs announced Monday… Unlike recent years, college coaches will be able to attend this year’s game at Cramton Bowl. According to Greg Sankey, Associate Commissioner of the Southeastern Conference office who requested NCAA clearance for coaches to attend. (MORE)

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.

The Prattville Lions celebrated a semifinal win over Central-Phenix City last Friday. They hope to do the same in Tuscaloosa this week. (Photo by Mark Dunn)

Staff Report
(December 2, 2011)

Despite being a team full of seniors, Prattville head football coach Jamey DuBose saw something lacking in the midway point of the 2011 season.

Maturity.

It was evident during a surprising loss in the fifth game of the season at home against Opelika.

Staff Report
(December 1, 2011)

Michael Butler and Graham Dunn had identical weeks, leaving them in a tie for first place in this week’s Press Picks.They maintain a slim one-game lead over Stu McCann and three games over Jeff Shearer heading into championship week in both high school and college.

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.