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Wednesday, November 11, 2026Nov 11

Johnson sparks Chiefs in rally to playoff win

FAYETTE, Ala. – Deuntae Johnson ran 28 times for 228 yards and a second-half touchdown, and North Jackson scored 23 unanswered points in a 30-14 Alabama Class 4A quarterfinal victory Friday over Fayette County.

North Jackson, which rolled up more than 400 yards of total offense, advanced to a semifinal meeting with Deshler, which beat Anniston 35-14 on Friday. Zac Barnard completed 13 of 22 passes for 170 yards, and Kahne Cooper caught five balls for 131 yards for the Chiefs.

Cesar Diaz kicked three field goals and three extra points for the winners, who scored on their last six possessions from the second quarter to the end of the game. After permitting 195 total yards in the first half, the North Jackson defense stiffened in the second, limiting Fayette to 80 yards in the third and fourth quarters.

In other Alabama state playoff action, Briarwood defeated Fort Payne 30-7.