Saraland sneaks by St. Paul’s, plus week 8 highlights

MOBILE, Ala. ( WKRG ) — Saraland has claimed sole possession of first place in 6A Region 1 after a close win over St. Paul’s, 19-14.

The game went down to the wire, but it was the Spartans defense that came up with an interception with less than a minute to play to seal the deal.

Check out all the local high school football scores:

Thursday Night Scores:

• Blount 6, McGill-Toolen 24
• Jackson 40, Orange Beach 13
• Robertsdale 3, Davidson 29
• St. Michael 45, Mobile Christian 35
• Hillcrest-Evergreen 40, Monroe County 14

Friday Night Scores:

• Saraland 19, St. Paul’s 14
• Excel 0, T.R. Miller 35
• Williamson 20, UMS- Wright 9
• Fairhope 20, MGM 35
• Gulf Shores 15, Spanish Fort 31
• B.C. Rain 21, Citronelle 22
• Cottage Hill 7, Bayside Academy 27
• Vigor 48, Faith Academy 7
• Daphne 27, Alma Bryant 16
• Baker 41, Foley 7
• Murphy 6, Baldwin County 22
• J.F. Shields 0, Millry 65
• Southern Choctaw 6, Leroy 28
• Hale County 13, Thomasville 56
• Escambia County 13, W.S. Neal 53
• Bayshore Christian 28, Central-Hayneville 26
• Sweet Water 55, Fruitdale 12

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