Moving On to The Next Round – Thursday Night Football

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In this article, we delve into the standout performances from the first round of the AHSAA playoffs, highlighting the exceptional talents and strategic contributions of key players who not only defined the game but also set new standards for excellence in high school football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As always let's dive into some Alabama football!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["260984"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"Washington had an outstanding game, showcasing his versatility and explosive playmaking ability. 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