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Friday Night Blitz - November 23, 2012

Spain Park quarterback Nathan Mullens prepares to throw a touchdown pass against Carver-Montgomery on Friday night. (abc3340.com)

A Reeltown running back breaks free from Woodland defenders for a touchdown. (abc3340.com)

Clay-Chalkville's quarterback escapes a Mountain Brook player before racing for a long touchdown run in the Cougars 30-9 win. (abc3340.com)

Oneonta's Cody O'Toole hands the ball to a referee after scoring a touchdown in the Redskins shutout victory over J.O. Johnson. (abc3340.com)

A referee signals a made field goal by St. Paul's in their win over Biarwood on Friday night. (abc3340.com)

Friday Night Blitz: Playoff Scoreboard - November 23, 2012

Brantley 20, Linden 14

Carver-Montgomery 26, Spain Park 20

Clay-Chalkville 30, Mountain Brook 9

Dora 33, Charles Henderson 21

Fayette Co. 24, Leeds 14

Hoover 21, Vestavia Hills 7

Lauderdale Co. 21, Deshler 7

Madison Academy 66, Colbert Co. 28

Madison Co. 35, Brooks 23

Marion Co 41, Hubbertville 22

McAdory 28, Cullman 22

McIntosh 28, Maplesville 18

Muscle Shoals 49, Hartselle 21

Oneonta 33, JO Johnson 0

Opelika 8, Auburn 7

Pickens Co. 53, Berry 32

Reeltown 30, Woodland 24

Spanish Fort 28, Benjamin Russell 17

St. Paul's 24, Briarwood 3

Straughn 17, Midfield 13

Sweet Water 55, Lamar Co. 20

Tanner 14, Fultondale 0

UMS Wright 22, Beauregard 19

Washington Co. 33, Mobile Christian 12

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Republicans and Democrats weigh in on 2013 legislative session
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Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:36:18 GMT
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Investigation continues in Pleasant Grove after woman found with bag over her head.
Investigation continues in Pleasant Grove after woman found with bag over her head.
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:42:08 GMT
Pleasant Grove Police responded to a woman who was found on the side of the road near the Forest Grove Memorial Gardens cemetery Tuesday morning. A 19 year old Hueytown woman told Pleasant Grove PoliceMore >>
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Local woman uses Facebook to connect with family in Oklahoma
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Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:38 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:38:10 GMT
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Real estate investors sentenced in Alabama fraud case
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Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:56:21 GMT
Two real estate investors have been sentenced to nearly two years in prison for bid rigging at public foreclosure auctions and mail fraud. Department of Justice officials said Monday that Jason Brannon,More >>
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University of Alabama SportsMore>>
Alabama comes back to beat Auburn 6-3 in SEC Tournament
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Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:46:23 GMT
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Former Tide WR Woodson transfers to South Alabama
Former Tide WR Woodson transfers to South Alabama
Former Alabama receiver Danny Woodson is transferring to South Alabama.More >>
Former Alabama receiver Danny Woodson is transferring to South Alabama.More >>
Saban, Little Debbie oatmeal cream pies enshrined at Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Nick Saban headlines 2013 class of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame inductees
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 8:33 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:33:05 GMT
By JOHN ZENORAP Sports Writer BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Nick Saban's scowling face now greets fans coming into the state of Alabama Sports Hall of Fame and a box of his cherished oatmeal cream pies restsMore >>
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Alabama softball edges WKU, advances to NCAA Regional championship game
Alabama softball edges WKU, advances to NCAA Regional championship game
Updated: Saturday, May 18 2013 6:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:06:23 GMT
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- In a back-and-forth affair the Alabama softball team held off Western Kentucky, 7-6, Saturday afternoon in day two of the NCAA Softball Tuscaloosa Regional at Rhoads Stadium. WithMore >>
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Nick Saban to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday
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Updated: Friday, May 17 2013 7:39 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:39:48 GMT
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.A native of Fairmont, WV, Saban has been theMore >>
University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame Saturday.More >>

Birmingham Area NewsMore>>
AL schools built safer after 2007 tornado killed students
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Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:37:07 GMT
Over the last few years, deadly tornadoes reduced schools in Central Alabama to piles of bricks. Many of those districts are now rebuilding much stronger and safer schools. A state mandate came afterMore >>
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Republicans and Democrats weigh in on 2013 legislative session
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Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:36:18 GMT
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Arrests made in Birmingham heroin trafficking ring
Arrests made in Birmingham heroin trafficking ring
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:22 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:22:57 GMT
BIRMINGHAM – Federal agents and Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies working with the U.S. Attorney's Office today arrested eight men and are searching for a ninth who are charged in a drug-traffickingMore >>
Federal agents and Jefferson County Sheriff's deputies working with the U.S. Attorney's Office today arrested eight men and are searching for a ninth who are charged in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that brought about $5 million worth of heroin and cocaine into the Birmingham area in less than a year, according to an indictment unsealed following the arrests.More >>
City of Birmingham to collect items for Oklahoma relief
City of Birmingham to collect items for Oklahoma relief
Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:32:09 GMT
Birmingham is taking up a collection, to reach out To Moore, Oklahoma. Mayor William Bell says, "Our thoughts and prayers are with those involved in the tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma. Our people areMore >>
City of Birmingham taking up collection for Oklahoma storm victims.More >>
Alabama comes back to beat Auburn 6-3 in SEC Tournament
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Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:46:23 GMT
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Auburn University SportsMore>>
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Updated: Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:46 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:46:23 GMT
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Auburn AD Jay Jacobs: Football, athletic program will rebound
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Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:03:59 GMT
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College hoops news: SEC/Big 12 Challenge match-ups announced
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Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:26 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:26:54 GMT
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Committee completes review of Auburn Athletics program
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Updated: Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:52 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:52:35 GMT
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Tina Deese dismissed as Auburn softball coach
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Updated: Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:39 PM EDT2013-05-09 03:39:10 GMT
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Judge sets date for hearing for Desmonte Leonard
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More than 70 confirmations die at session's end
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Mysterious illness kills 2 in southeast Alabama
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Ala. man convicted on child sex charges
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The Etowah County District Attorney says a retired naval religious programs specialist has been convicted of sexually abusing a child.More >>

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Thailand urged to explore edible insect market
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Ferris wheel ride world record broken in Chicago
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Denmark's de Forest wins Eurovision song contest
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Funeral home has bicycle hearse for 1 last ride
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SportsMore>>
Thunder star Kevin Durant makes $1M tornado pledge
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Indians' Perez deletes Twitter account
Indians' Perez deletes Twitter account
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Andy Murray out of French Open due to back injury
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Smith makes headlines heading into Hall vote
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Bruton Smith just can't help himself sometimes.More >>
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Pulis leaves as Stoke manager by mutual consent
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The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area
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Clippers won't offer Del Negro new deal as coach
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Golf adopts rule to ban anchored putting stroke
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Yankees, Man City to co-own NYC MLS team
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