{
  "id": 3371855,
  "title": "Prep notebook: First week of high school football left plenty of highlights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/prep-notebook-first-week-of-high-school-football-left-plenty-of",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T23:03:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/prep-notebook-first-week-high-230300130.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The first week of high school football brought numerous memorable moments, including significant victories and impressive individual performances. In Hartselle, the Tigers showed no signs of change despite losing nearly 30 seniors and hiring a new offensive coordinator. Freshman quarterback Asa Priola led the team to a 35-6 victory over Bob Jones with 133 passing yards and two touchdowns, while sophomore Maddox Southern rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown. The Tigers' defense also shined, forcing three turnovers, a safety, and a blocked punt.\n\nPriceville welcomed a new head coach after Seth Parker's departure, and the Bulldogs quickly proved their mettle. Led by defensive coordinator Austin Burke, Priceville shut out Brewer 46-0, with Burke's defense forcing four interceptions, including two from Tripp Sivley. Quarterback Jack Eubanks, who had an All-State season the previous year, passed for 134 yards, rushed for 43 yards, and scored three touchdowns. The team maintained their strong running game, with seven players contributing to 244 rushing yards.\n\nLawrence County's running back Tavian Jones delivered the game's standout performance, rushing for 252 yards and four touchdowns in a 34-12 win over East Lawrence, including a school-record 97-yard touchdown run. The various highlights and storylines from the first week of high school football showcase a season filled with change, improvement, and exceptional individual talent.",
  "summary": "Aug. 25—The first week of high school football has come and gone but not without plenty to talk about. Key wins, including a program's first ever, as well as some monster individual performances headlined an eventful first Friday night. Here were some of the biggest highlights: — New faces, same Hartselle Hartselle went through a lot of changes this offseason by replacing nearly 30 seniors ...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}