Why are flags at half-staff in Alabama? Here's what to know about the extended observance and who orders the flags to fly at half-staff.

The second round of the Alabama high school flag football playoffs is underway and scores from across the AHSAA are rolling in. The playoffs kicked off last week with the opening round. The second round will wrap up with a few games Wednesday and one Thursday.

Meet 23 standout Tuscaloosa-area flag football players to watch as the 2025 Alabama high school playoffs kick off.

Round 3 takes place Nov. 17-20, with the semifinals running from Nov. 24-27. The state championship will be a part of the Super 7 at Birmingham's Protective Stadium. The Class 1A-5A game will kick off the event on Dec.

Here are the nominees from play in the second round of the playoffs: Peyton Hall, Boaz: The sophomore quarterback completed 17-of-22 passes for 128 yards and 4 touchdowns in a 27-6 win over Wenonah. She also ran for 81 yards on 11 carries and led the Pirates with 13 flag pulls and had an interception.

The AHSAA announced the pairings for the first round of the Alabama High School flag football playoffs Sunday night. The playoffs can officially kick off on Monday and can go through Thursday. Most games are on either Tuesday or Wednesday, though.

Alabama high school flag football playoffs second-round schedule, bracket, pairings for AHSAA round two as the march to the Super 7 continues.

Class 6A/7A fifth-ranked Alma Bryant rallied in the second half to beat No. 4 Auburn 20-13 at Irvington on Wednesday in the second round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association flag football state playoffs.