The Selma Sun

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save The Selma High School Saints dominated Montevallo High School with a 54-7 victory in a game played Thursday night to avoid Hurricane Isaias. The Saints started strong and finished strong, showcasing their offensive power and defensive dominance throughout the matchup.

Southside High School got their second win of the season Friday night with a strong offensive performance against Sumter Central High and a big score of 56-6. It was also Southside’s homecoming game. Southside wasted no time getting on the scoreboard, as No. 2 Ahmad Moore ran in the opening touchdown and successfully completed the two-point conversion to give the team an early lead.

The Selma High School Saints delivered a dominant performance against the Jemison Tigers, earning a commanding 60-14 victory in an impressive display of offense and defense. With the win, the Saints secured their place in the playoffs. Jemison opened the game with a touchdown on the first play, successfully converting the two-point attempt to take an early 8-0 lead. The Saints quickly responded with a touchdown of their own, but their two-point conversion was unsuccessful.

Morgan Academy and the Clarke Prep Gators battled in a competitive homecoming matchup, with Morgan pulling ahead to secure a 32–20 victory. Morgan opened their Homecoming game with the kickoff, as No. 1 Sean Pope sent the ball to the Clarke Prep Gators. The Senators struck first when No. 9 Ryder Hughey ran in for a touchdown. Morgan’s two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful.

The Selma Saints football machine just keeps on rolling. Friday's game was filled with thrills, fancy footwork and a whole lot of laying of the hands. The game against Shelby County at Memorial Stadium started out as a slow back and forth with both teams at zero for quite a while. Mike Hosea kicks it clean down the field. The NFL scouts had to see that! Wildcats had possession, but they're way back. Stopped at the 40 by the Saints. Third and three. Still Wildcats’ possession. But wait.

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save The Selma Saints battled Sipsey Valley in a hard-fought matchup, coming from behind in the fourth quarter to secure a 20–14 victory. In the second quarter, Dwand Atkins scored the Saints’ first touchdown of the game. Sipsey Valley answered with a touchdown and a successful extra point.

Selma High School claimed the Queen City Classic in dominant fashion Thursday night, shutting out rival Southside High 58-0 on the Panthers’ home field. The annual rivalry carried extra intensity this year after longtime Southside coach Charles Moody left the program last spring to take over at rival Selma High. Several talented Southside players followed him to Selma, including quarterback Kole Moody and four-star wide receiver Cedrick Simmons.

Selma High School claimed the Queen City Classic in dominant fashion Thursday night, shutting out rival Southside High 58-0 on the Panthers’ home field. The annual rivalry carried extra intensity this year after longtime Southside coach Charles Moody left the program last spring to take over at rival Selma High. Several talented Southside players followed him to Selma, including quarterback Kole Moody and four-star wide receiver Cedrick Simmons.

After a difficult 2025 football season, Selma High Saints opened the 2026 season strong with a 62-0 win over GW Carver High at Memorial Stadium Friday night. Selma entered the season with several key changes: a new coach and several new players. The Saints’ new coach, Charles Moody, came to Selma in the spring from rival Southside High where he built a winning program over seven years.

Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Cedrick Simmons Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Save Cedrick Simmons, a Selma football standout, has committed to play for Auburn University. The wide receiver who switched from Southside High to Selma High when his coach Charles Moody moved to the Saints in the spring, announced on Tuesday he will play for Auburn after graduating next spring.