UAB Edges Charlotte 23-12 at Home
Ja'Vin Simkins scored twice in the fourth quarter as UAB improved to 5-4 overall and 3-2 in the American Conference.
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Jackson Won Class 4A State Football ChampionshipJackson High School defeated Cherokee County in a dominant performance at Protective Stadium on December 6, 2026.
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