Dawgs to semis
- Updated: November 21, 2025
Pope accounts four four touchdowns, and Anniston downs Deshler to reach Class 4A semifinals for the first time since 2019.
Area quarterfinal matchups
CLASS 5A
Vigor 14, Central-Clay 0, FINAL
CLASS 4A
Anniston 31, Deshler 7, FINAL
CLASS 3A
Piedmont 28, Gordo 20, FINAL
CLASS 2A
Coosa Christian 17, Tuscaloosa Academy 0, FINAL
CLASS 1A
Wadley 62, Hubbertville 38, FINAL
Semifinal matchups
FRIDAY, Nov. 28
CLASS 4A
Anniston at Plainview
CLASS 3A
Piedmont at Mars Hill Bible
CLASS 2A
Coosa Christian at Pisgah
CLASS 1A
Wadley at Addison
By East Alabama Sports Today
TUSCUMBIA — Damon Pope rushed for three touchdowns and passed for another, and fourth-ranked Anniston eliminated No. 8 Deshler 31-7 in Friday’s AHSAA Class 4A quarterfinals.
The Bulldogs (13-0) advanced to the semifinals and will go on the road to play No. 5 Plainview (13-0) for the right to advance to the Super 7.
Anniston will make its first semifinal appearance since 2019 and seek its first Super 7 appearance since winning its second Class 6A state title in 1994.
Pope ran for touchdowns of one, 42 and four yards. He also threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Quintvious Cunnigham.
Jayden Heard put the cherry on top with a 35-yard touchdown run to provide the final margin.
“The boys played with passion and energy,” third-year Anniston coach Rico Jackson said. “Proud of their play and how they keep their composure in certain situations well.
“Big win on the road.”
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
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