The St. Michael Cardinals closed their season with a bang and a 55-54 win over the T.R. Miller Tigers in overtime. With a bye in Week 11, St. Michael finished the season 6-4 overall and 5-2 in Class 4A Region 1 for the No. 4 seed in the playoffs and its best region record in program history.

The winning play came on a 2-point conversion pass from sophomore receiver Brody Jones to senior receiver Braxton Mills. Although the catch was originally ruled an incomplete pass due to a bobble, the officials eventually overturned the call and the Cardinals walked off with a one-point edge.

The victory set a scoring record for the St. Michael program after it twice tied the previous record of 49 points this season. It also tied a school record as the Cardinals’ sixth win of the season after a 6-3 campaign in head coach Philip Rivers’ first year at the helm in 2021.

Senior running back Martin Corte surpassed his previous season total of 5 rushing touchdowns with a 6-touchdown effort on the ground to go along with 188 rushing yards on 27 carries as well as 7 catches for 45 receiving yards.

Freshman quarterback Gunner Rivers finished 23-of-31 passing for 262 yards to help retain the state lead for passing yards according to MaxPreps stats. On the 10-game season, Rivers registered 2,561 passing yards on 314 completions with 26 touchdowns against 3 interceptions. Junior Preston Lancaster from Tuscaloosa Academy ranked second as of Monday with 2,485 passing yards through nine games.

No. 1 Gulf Shores 42, No. 10 Vigor 12

In the program’s 24th varsity season, Gulf Shores will go into the playoffs as a region champion for the first time.

Senior Ronnie Royal ran for two touchdowns as part of a 53-yard effort on the ground to complement a 37-yard touchdown pass to junior Blaize Thomas. Freshman quarterback Judson Harris finished 4-of-8 passing for 127 yards with a 70-yard touchdown to senior Braden Jackson as well as collected 64 rushing yards on 5 carries with a touchdown.

Sophomore Landon Everett (8 tackles), senior Kingston Lowe (7 tackles, 2 tackles for loss) and junior Jamichael Garrett (6 tackles, 1 sack, 1 fumble recovery) helped lead the Dolphin defense that has allowed an average of 9.1 points per game.

Up next: The Dolphins (9-0, 7-0) return home to face the B.C. Rain Raiders (7-2, 5-2) in Week 11.

Spanish Fort 42, Murphy 9

The Toros led 42-0 at halftime thanks in part to two rushing touchdowns from junior Nehemiah Hixon and a 32-yard pick-six from senior Landon York.

Sophomore quarterback Aaden Shamburger connected on a 51-yard scoring hookup to classmate Justin Bonner and senior Drew Williamson (2 yards) and junior Sawyer Wilson (15 yards) added rushing touchdowns.

Up next: Spanish Fort is open in Week 11 and finished 8-2 overall and 7-1 in Class 6A Region 1. The Toros are scheduled to host the Bessemer City Purple Tigers (5-5, 4-3 in 6A-R4) in the first round of the playoffs on Nov. 10.

OTHER WEEK 10 FINAL SCORES

B.C. Rain 30, Elberta 0

Up next: The Warriors (2-7, 1-6) hit the road for an away game against the Citronelle Wildcats (5-4, 3-4) to close the regular season on Friday.

No. 9 Baker 21, Fairhope 16

Up next: The Pirates (2-7, 1-5) are scheduled to host the Briarwood Christian Lions (5-4, 4-2 in 6A-R3) to wrap up the regular season in Week 11.

Bayside Academy 39, Satsuma 14

Up next: The Admirals (7-2, 5-2) are set to travel for a Week 11 matchup against the Alabama Christian Eagles (6-3, 4-2 in 3A-R3) for their regular-season finale.

Crenshaw Christian 60, Snook Christian 0

Up next: The Eagles finished the 2023 regular season 0-9 and 0-4 in AISA’s Class A Region 2. Snook Christian set a program record with the most points scored between both teams in a 71-46 loss to Clarke Prep on Sept. 7.

Escambia County 28, Orange Beach 15

Up next: The Makos closed the 2023 regular season 1-8 and 1-6 for seventh place in Class 4A Region 1.

No. 4 Mary G. Montgomery 56, Robertsdale 0

Up next: The Golden Bears (0-9, 0-7) are scheduled to host the Baldwin County Tigers (1-8, 1-6) to finish the regular season and Class 6A Region 1 play.

St. Paul’s 44, Baldwin County 25

Up next: The Tigers (1-8, 1-6) will host the Robertsdale Golden Bears (0-9, 0-7) in Week 11 for their final regular-season contest within Class 6A Region 1.