MOBILE, Ala. — High school football is officially back on the Gulf Coast, with Week 0 producing rivalry drama, shutouts and several statement victories across Mobile and Baldwin counties.
The week began Thursday night at The Hill, where Spanish Fort rallied past Daphne, 18–15, in the latest chapter of the Eastern Shore rivalry. The Toros overcame a Daphne defensive touchdown and scored late to secure the three-point victory.
Friday brought a full slate of action across the area. Gulf Shores opened with a 30–21 victory over Parklane Academy, while Baldwin County defeated B.C. Rain, 40–22. Orange Beach earned a 24–14 win over T.R. Miller, giving the Makos an early-season victory.
Several Mobile-area programs turned in dominant performances. McGill-Toolen defeated Foley 52–35, while Pace shut out Fairhope 41–0. Williamson did the same to Baker, winning 33–0, and Escambia County blanked Elberta 60–0.
Saraland began its season with a 33–14 win over Mary G. Montgomery, with the Spartans producing 367 yards of offense in the victory.
Elsewhere, LeFlore defeated Robertsdale 22–16, Bayshore Christian beat Fruitdale 14–6, Theodore topped Davidson 37–20, and St. Paul’s Episcopal defeated Alma Bryant 58–28. Citronelle earned a 22–13 victory over Jackson, while Mobile Christian shut out McIntosh 36–0. Lagniappe highlighted wins by Citronelle, LeFlore and Bayshore among Friday night’s notable local results.
Satsuma defeated Chickasaw 44–20, Cottage Hill Christian rolled past Millry 53–0, and Jackson Prep edged UMS-Wright 42–35.
One More Game to Go
Week 0 isn’t finished yet.
Vigor and Blount meet tonight at 7 p.m. in the final Mobile-area game of the opening weekend. Vigor enters the season after winning last year’s meeting 21–6 and holds a 40–14 advantage in the historical series.
Week 0 scores covered by Southbound Sports:
Spanish Fort 18, Daphne 15
Gulf Shores 30, Parklane 21
LeFlore 22, Robertsdale 16
Escambia County 60, Elberta 0
Bayshore Christian 14, Fruitdale 6
Theodore 37, Davidson 20
St. Paul’s 58, Alma Bryant 28
Mobile Christian 36, McIntosh 0
Citronelle 22, Jackson 13
Baldwin County 40, B.C. Rain 22
Orange Beach 24, T.R. Miller 14
McGill-Toolen 52, Foley 35
Pace 41, Fairhope 0
Williamson 33, Baker 0
Saraland 33, MGM 14
Satsuma 44, Chickasaw 20
Cottage Hill Christian 53, Millry 0
Jackson Prep 42, UMS-Wright 35
Vigor at Blount — Saturday, 7 p.m.
Southbound Sports will continue covering scores, stories, athletes and games throughout Mobile and Baldwin counties all season long.