Briarwood outlasted Chelsea in a back-and-forth battle late to seal a four-set win over their local foes and continue its fast start. Photos by @JrainFromAl & Story:

Thompson battled through multiple late deadlocks to outlast Jasper in a five-set thriller and secure the victory. Story:

Montevallo used a dominant service game and 20 kills from Zoe Jones to secure a sweep over county foe Indian Springs on the road. Photos by @harrisonfamily7 & Story:

The digital version includes the correct Thompson roster. I apologize for the error. We will also run this year's roster in this weekend's edition of the free Alabaster Reporter.

If you haven't gotten your copy of the Shelby County Football Magazine, here is the digital version! It will also be available at any teams who have a home opener this week. DM me if you would like to pick up at our office or to ship one to you.

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The Spain Park Jaguars bounced back from their early Juanita Boddie exit with a commanding sweep of Chilton County on the road. Story:

Couldn't find who has the most solo home runs in the majors but it has to be the Braves.

RT @bhmlegion: 🫡 Another USYNT call-up for Raz. #HammerDown.

RT @AlecEtheredgeSC: Chase Malone joins The Red Zone with Tyler Raley sponsored by AmFirst. He talks week 1 success, what makes this team s….

RT @RyderCupUSA: Bradley & The Boys Are Ready for Bethpage Black 🏆🇺🇸. #GoUSA

Thompson held at No. 1 in Class 7A while Spain Park remained at No. 4 and Vincent fell out of the Class 2A top 10 in the Week 1 edition of the ASWA’s football media rankings. Rankings:

RT @HelenaHSSports: Way to go Flag Football.

RT @Thompsonbaseba1: Congratulations to our own @cooperfullerr on his commitment to @BevillBaseball we love you and are all proud of you! #….

Montevallo’s Zoe Jones surpassed 1,000 career kills as the Bulldogs kicked off the volleyball season with four-straight wins over Fairfield, Holy Spirit Catholic, Sipsey Valley and South Lamar to make the Falcon Frenzy semifinals. Story:

@AlecEtheredgeSC @SpainParkFB @WARRIORNATION20 @FootballOMHS @ThePelhamWayFB @football_helena @Calera_FB @CHHSHornets @SCWildcatsFB @vhsjackets @BriarwoodFTBLL Congratulations to our Week 1 SCR Stars!.-@WARRIORNATION20's @AmiMoala56.-@WARRIORNATION20's @PryceLewis8. -@SpainParkFB's @nic_mckissic2. -@FootballOMHS's @MartyMyricks1.

It's showtime! The Shelby County Football Show is now out on all platforms as @AlecEtheredgeSC and I break down the Week 2 action and hand out our Week 1 SCR Stars. YouTube: Spotify: Apple:

RT @SamfordScoop: Well offense taken, Waco Tribune-Herald.

RT @MontevalloVB: 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗚𝗦𝗖 👏. The 2024 @GulfSouth Freshman of the Year has been named to the Preseason All-GSC Team!. 📰: https://t….

Montevallo came in a tie for sixth in the GSC preseason volleyball poll. West Florida, UAH and Lee are the top three.