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40
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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
SHS
----7
TRMHS
----40
Final score provided by S. Thompson.
Tigers
Tigers

Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
#5 N. Commander71173.63610.42022122.3
#7 E. Hubbert11471.00047.00047137.5

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvgLng100+TD
#5 N. Commander3134.31900
#16 Henderson jr...100.0000
#17 T. Battles00000
#21 K. Lett5448.82401
#27 J. Montgomery3248.01400
#29 C. Taylor144.0400
#32 M. Johnson56713.43902
#33 K. Mcqueen133.0300
#36 A. Dees155.0500

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgLngTD
#7 E. Hubbert12222.0221
#14 E. Worrell177.070
#16 Henderson jr...11414.0140
#17 T. Battles1-6-6.000
#18 C. Clifton14747.0470
#22 C. Stanton11414.0140
#34 K. Bell22211.0151

Defense - Defensive Statistics

IntInt YdsFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
#0 K. Floyd0000100
#4 Q. Mccants00124000

Special Teams - Kickoffs

KOYdsAvgLng
#6 G. Little730443.458

Special Teams - Punts

PYdsAvgLngIn 20
#7 E. Hubbert28040.0401

Special Teams - Kickoff and Punt Returns

KO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
#0 K. Floyd100.0000
#27 J. Montgomery14848.04848

Scoring - PATs and Field Goals

PATAtt%FGAttLngTot Pts
#6 G. Little24.50002

Team summary

Total TDs
SHS
TRMHS
5
Passing TDs
SHS
TRMHS
2
Receiving TDs
SHS
TRMHS
2
Rushing TDs
SHS
TRMHS
3
Caused Fumbles
SHS
TRMHS
1
Fumble Recoveries
SHS
TRMHS
1
Completion Percentage
SHS
TRMHS
.667
QB Rating
SHS
TRMHS
138.9
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Offense

Passing
C
-
8
Att
-
12
Yds
-
120
C%
-
.667
Avg
-
15.0
TD
-
2
Lng
-
69
QB Rate
-
138.9
Rushing
Car
-
20
Yds
-
160
Avg
-
8.0
Lng
-
108
TD
-
3
Receiving
Rec
-
8
Yds
-
120
Avg
-
15.0
Lng
-
119
TD
-
2
All Purpose Yards
KR
-
48
Total
-
328
Total Yards
Total
-
280

Defense

Defensive Statistics
Fmb Rec
-
1
FR Yds
-
24
Caus
-
1

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
-
7
Yds
-
304
Avg
-
43.4
Lng
-
58
Punts
P
-
2
Yds
-
80
Avg
-
40.0
Lng
-
40
In 20
-
1
Kickoff and Punt Returns
KO Rets
-
1
Yds
-
48
Avg
-
48.0
Lng
-
48
P Rets
-
1
KR Yds
-
48

Scoring

Points
TDs
-
5
TD Pts
-
30
Conv
-
2
Kick Pts
-
2
Tot Pts
-
34
PATs and Field Goals
PAT
-
2
Att
-
4
%
-
.5
Touchdowns
TD Rush
-
3
TD Rec
-
2
TD FR
-
1
Conversions
C Rush
-
1
Total
-
1

Alabama High School Football - T.R. Miller wallops Straughn

August 30, 2024: Brewton, AL 36426

The T.R. Miller Tigers football squad scored 40 points and limited the visiting Straughn Tigers to 7 in the Tigers non-league triumph on Friday.

The Tigers now sport a 2-0 record. They take the field next when they host Monroe County for a 3A Region 1 test on Friday, September 6. T.R. Miller will meet a Tigers squad coming off a 33-8 non-league loss to Escambia County (Atmore, AL). The Tigers record now stands at 0-2.

With the defeat, Straughn drops to 0-2 on the campaign. The Tigers host Daleville (Daleville, AL) to meet the Warhawks in a 4A Region 2 test on Friday, September 6. The Warhawks come into the test with a record of 1-1. Daleville lost 30-14 in their recent non-league test against Florala (Florala, AL)

Shane ThompsonTigers Reporter
  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Straughn 0, TRMHS 0
    @ 6:10 PM
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 6:10 PM
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 6:10 PM
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Muggy
    @ 6:10 PM
  5. 1st Quarter
  6. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Straughn kicking off to T.R. Miller.
    @ 7:06 PM
  7. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Straughn kicked off to T.R. Miller. T.R. Miller has the ball on Straughn's 36-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 0
    @ 7:07 PM
  8. 0 - 0

    Big Play - Tackle For Loss

    Straughn with a tackle for loss. T.R. Miller has the ball on Straughn's 40-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 0
    @ 7:08 PM
  9. 0 - 0

    Punt

    T.R. Miller has punted to Straughn. Straughn has the ball on their own 1-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 0
    @ 7:09 PM
  10. 0 - 0

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on their own 2-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 0
    @ 7:10 PM
  11. 0 - 0

    Update

    Straughn - 4th down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on their own 3-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 0
    @ 7:11 PM
  12. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Straughn has punted to T.R. Miller. T.R. Miller has the ball on Straughn's 39-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 0
    @ 7:11 PM
  13. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    T.R. Miller - 39 Yd Rushing TD. Straughn 0, TRMHS 6
    @ 7:12 PM
  14. 0 - 6

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    T.R. Miller - 2Pt Conversion Failed. Straughn 0, TRMHS 6
    @ 7:13 PM
  15. 0 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    T.R. Miller kicked off to Straughn. Straughn has the ball on their own 34-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 6
    @ 7:15 PM
  16. 0 - 6

    Update

    Straughn - 3rd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on their own 24-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 6
    @ 7:17 PM
  17. 0 - 12

    Fumble Recovery Returned for Touchdown

    T.R. Miller - 24-yard fumble return touchdown. Straughn 0, TRMHS 12
    @ 7:17 PM
  18. 0 - 14

    Two Point Pass Completed

    T.R. Miller - Pass completed for a 2Pt Conversion. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:18 PM
  19. 0 - 14

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    T.R. Miller kicked off to Straughn. Straughn has the ball on their own 33-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:20 PM
  20. 0 - 14

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 33-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:22 PM
  21. 0 - 14

    Update

    Straughn - 3rd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 32-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:22 PM
  22. 0 - 14

    Update

    Straughn - 4th down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 32-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:23 PM
  23. 0 - 14

    Punt

    Straughn has punted to T.R. Miller. T.R. Miller has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:26 PM
  24. 0 - 14

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 34-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:26 PM
  25. 0 - 14

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Straughn's 47-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:27 PM
  26. 0 - 14

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Straughn's 34-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:28 PM
  27. 0 - 14

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 2nd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Straughn's 34-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:28 PM
  28. 0 - 14

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Straughn's 20-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:29 PM
  29. 0 - 14

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 2nd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Straughn's 20-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:29 PM
  30. 0 - 14

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on Straughn's 5-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:30 PM
  31. 2nd Quarter
  32. 0 - 14

    End of 1st Quarter

    Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:31 PM
  33. 0 - 14

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 2nd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Straughn's 5-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 14
    @ 7:33 PM
  34. 0 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    T.R. Miller - #32 Myles Johnson with a 5 Yd Rushing TD. Straughn 0, TRMHS 20
    Myles Johnson32 - RB, MLB
    @ 7:33 PM
  35. 0 - 21

    Made Point After

    T.R. Miller - PAT Good. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:34 PM
  36. 0 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    T.R. Miller kicked off to Straughn. Straughn has the ball on their own 32-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:36 PM
  37. 0 - 21

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 36-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:36 PM
  38. 0 - 21

    Update

    Straughn - 3rd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 32-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:37 PM
  39. 0 - 21

    Update

    Straughn - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 27-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:38 PM
  40. 0 - 21

    Update

    Straughn - 4th down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 27-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:38 PM
  41. 0 - 21

    Punt

    Straughn has punted to T.R. Miller. T.R. Miller has the ball on their own 47-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:39 PM
  42. 0 - 21

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 2nd down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 47-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:40 PM
  43. 0 - 21

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 3rd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Straughn's 47-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:41 PM
  44. 0 - 21

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Straughn's 39-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:42 PM
  45. 0 - 21

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Straughn's 25-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:42 PM
  46. 0 - 21

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 2nd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Straughn's 18-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:43 PM
  47. 0 - 21

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Straughn's 15-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 21
    @ 7:44 PM
  48. 0 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    T.R. Miller - #34 Kavarius Bell with a 15 Yd Rushing TD. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    Kavarius Bell34 - SB, MLB
    @ 7:44 PM
  49. 0 - 27

    Missed Point After

    T.R. Miller - PAT Missed. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    @ 7:45 PM
  50. 0 - 27

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    T.R. Miller kicked off to Straughn. Straughn has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    @ 7:48 PM
  51. 0 - 27

    Update

    Straughn - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 37-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    @ 7:50 PM
  52. 0 - 27

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 46-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    @ 7:51 PM
  53. 0 - 27

    Update

    Straughn - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on T.R. Miller's 48-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    @ 7:51 PM
  54. 0 - 27

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 48-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    @ 7:53 PM
  55. 0 - 27

    Update

    Straughn - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 46-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    @ 7:53 PM
  56. 0 - 27

    Update

    Straughn - 4th down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on their own 46-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    @ 7:54 PM
  57. 0 - 27

    Big Play - Blocked Punt

    T.R. Miller with a blocked punt! T.R. Miller has the ball on Straughn's 17-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    @ 7:55 PM
  58. 0 - 27

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 2nd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Straughn's 20-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    @ 7:55 PM
  59. 0 - 27

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 3rd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on Straughn's 20-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 27
    @ 7:56 PM
  60. 0 - 33

    Passing Touchdown

    T.R. Miller - 20 Yd pass completed for a TD. Straughn 0, TRMHS 33
    @ 7:58 PM
  61. 0 - 34

    Made Point After

    T.R. Miller - PAT Good. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:00 PM
  62. 0 - 34

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    T.R. Miller kicked off to Straughn. Straughn has the ball on their own 29-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:01 PM
  63. 0 - 34

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 27-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:02 PM
  64. 0 - 34

    Update

    Straughn - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on their own 31-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:03 PM
  65. 0 - 34

    Update

    Straughn - 4th down, Under a minute, ball on their own 31-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:04 PM
  66. Halftime
  67. 0 - 34

    Halftime

    Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
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    @ 8:04 PM
  68. 3rd Quarter
  69. 0 - 34

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    T.R. Miller to kick off to Straughn.
    @ 8:29 PM
  70. 0 - 34

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 34-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:30 PM
  71. 0 - 34

    Update

    Straughn - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 35-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:31 PM
  72. 0 - 34

    Update

    Straughn - 4th down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 39-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:31 PM
  73. 0 - 34

    Punt

    Straughn has punted to T.R. Miller. T.R. Miller has the ball on their own 26-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:32 PM
  74. 0 - 34

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 2nd down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 28-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:33 PM
  75. 0 - 34

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 2nd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on their own 24-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:34 PM
  76. 0 - 34

    Long Run

    T.R. Miller with a long run. T.R. Miller has the ball on Straughn's 29-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:35 PM
  77. 0 - 34

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 2nd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Straughn's 24-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 34
    @ 8:36 PM
  78. 0 - 40

    Rushing Touchdown

    T.R. Miller - #21 Ken Lett with a 24 Yd Rushing TD. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    Ken Lett21 - QB
    @ 8:36 PM
  79. 0 - 40

    Missed Point After

    T.R. Miller - PAT Missed. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:37 PM
  80. 0 - 40

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    T.R. Miller kicked off to Straughn. Straughn has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:38 PM
  81. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on their own 28-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:39 PM
  82. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on their own 39-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:40 PM
  83. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 43-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:40 PM
  84. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 38-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:41 PM
  85. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 3rd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 42-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:42 PM
  86. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on T.R. Miller's 45-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:42 PM
  87. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on T.R. Miller's 30-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:43 PM
  88. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 4th down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on T.R. Miller's 31-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:45 PM
  89. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on T.R. Miller's 21-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:45 PM
  90. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, Under a minute, ball on T.R. Miller's 23-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:46 PM
  91. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on T.R. Miller's 17-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:47 PM
  92. 4th Quarter
  93. 0 - 40

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:47 PM
  94. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on T.R. Miller's 10-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:50 PM
  95. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on T.R. Miller's 8-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:50 PM
  96. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 4th down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on T.R. Miller's 6-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:51 PM
  97. 0 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 4th down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on T.R. Miller's 3-yard line. Straughn 0, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:52 PM
  98. 6 - 40

    Rushing Touchdown

    Straughn - Rushing TD. Straughn 6, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:52 PM
  99. 7 - 40

    Made Point After

    Straughn - PAT Good. Straughn 7, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:53 PM
  100. 7 - 40

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Straughn kicked off to T.R. Miller. T.R. Miller has the ball on their own 25-yard line. Straughn 7, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:54 PM
  101. 7 - 40

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 2nd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 20-yard line. Straughn 7, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:55 PM
  102. 7 - 40

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 12-yard line. Straughn 7, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:55 PM
  103. 7 - 40

    Update

    T.R. Miller - 4th down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 26-yard line. Straughn 7, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:57 PM
  104. 7 - 40

    Punt

    T.R. Miller has punted to Straughn. Straughn has the ball on T.R. Miller's 32-yard line. Straughn 7, TRMHS 40
    @ 8:59 PM
  105. 7 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 2nd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 36-yard line. Straughn 7, TRMHS 40
    @ 9:00 PM
  106. 7 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 3rd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on their own 40-yard line. Straughn 7, TRMHS 40
    @ 9:01 PM
  107. 7 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 42-yard line. Straughn 7, TRMHS 40
    @ 9:02 PM
  108. 7 - 40

    Update

    Straughn - 1st down, Under a minute, ball on their own 35-yard line. Straughn 7, TRMHS 40
    @ 9:02 PM
  109. Final
  110. 7 - 40

    End of Game

    Straughn 7, TRMHS 40
    @ 9:03 PM

Scoretracker Scorers

Shane ThompsonTigers Reporter

Straughn @ T.R. Miller Football Game Info

Fri., Aug. 30, 2024 @ 7p
The T.R. Miller (Brewton, AL) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Straughn (Andalusia, AL) by a score of 40-7.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
SHS
TRMHS
Passing Yds/G
SHS
TRMHS
Receiving Yds/G
SHS
--
TRMHS
Total Yds/G
SHS
TRMHS
Tackles/G
SHS
TRMHS
Sacks/G
SHS
TRMHS
Points/G
SHS
TRMHS

Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
1.1
174.6
Passing Yards/G
6.8
91.5
Receiving Yards/G
-
90.7
Total Yards/G
7.9
266.1
Tackles/G
0.1
0.1
Sacks/G
0.0
0.1
Points/G
0.0
29.9
Pancake Blocks
-
-

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Straughn
4.04.06.45.117.7
T.R. Miller
11.115.26.35.537.8

Season recap

Overall record
5-6
12-1
League
5-2
6-0
Non-League
0-3
4-0
Head to Head
0-1
1-0
Home
3-2
6-0
Away
2-4
4-0
Neutral
0-0
2-1
Playoff
0-1
2-1
In-State
5-6
12-1
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.455
.923
Region %
.714
1.000
PF
195
492
PA
297
113
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Rankings

AL
State Division
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