Thirty-five AHSAA first-round playoff games are set for tonight across the state along with all six AISA state semifinals.

Reigning Class 7A state champion Thompson and reigning 3A champ St. James both begin defense of their titles tonight. The Warriors, looking for a fifth straight 7A title, host Florence. The Trojans host Opp.

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Check back frequently tonight on this special edition of Football High Live for scores, updates and highlights. All the final scores will be available at the end of the night.

7:12 PM, Let’s get it started:

Ramsay 14, West Point 0: Cameron Keenan 38-yard pass to Kristin Stinson and O’Conner Jones 47-yard interception return, 7:47 1st

St. Luke’s 3, Isabella 0, 1:40 1st

West Morgan 7, Etowah 0 … 7:25 1st

Mountain Brook 7, Buckhorn 0: John Cooper to Stuart Andrews, 8:39 1st

Thompson 7, Florence 0: Trent Seaborn TD pass to Michael Dujon

7:04 PM, Welcome to Mayberry: St. Luke’s coach Ronn Lee warmly refers to St. Luke’s home stadium as Mayberry. The Wildcats are at home in Mayberry tonight against Isabella in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs.

6:52 PM, Reigning champs getting ready: Four-time reigning 7A champ Thompson officially starts its quest for No. 5 tonight against 6-4 Florence. Spain Park transfer DL Jared Smith is not dressed out for the Warriors.

6:49 PM, Gearing up: Clarke County hosting Vincent in the Class 2A playoffs tonight.

6:15 PM, Can A’Mon get back? Auburn commit A’Mon Lane suffered a knee injury early this season for Moody. He’s hopeful to get back at some point in the playoffs. AL.com’s Wes Sinor does a great job telling Lane’s emotional story in this IronDoC.

6 PM, Revamped A-List: St. James QB and Arkansas commit KJ Jackson came in at No. 15 in the revamped AL.com A-List of top senior recruits this morning. Jackson and St. James are on the field tonight against Opp. Check out the revamped A-List rankings.

5:30 PM, Waldrop returns: Wade Waldrop returns to James Clemens on Friday night with his new team, the Hoover Bucs, hoping to make another playoff run. Read Mike Perrin’s preview on the matchup here.

5 PM, Matchup of Icons: UMS-Wright coach Terry Curtis and Central-Clay County’s Danny Horn will match up for the first time Friday in the Class 5A playoffs. Curtis leads the AHSAA in all-time wins with 354. Horn has 351. Read Jimmy Wigfield’s preview of the matchup.

TONIGHT’S GAMES

AHSAA

Class 7A

Florence (6-4) at Thompson (8-1)

Class 6A

Wetumpka (5-5) at Helena (8-2)

Sidney Lanier (5-5) at Benjamin Russell (8-2)

Mae Jemison (3-7) at Parker (9-1)

Buckhorn (6-4) at Mountain Brook (7-3)

Class 5A

Marbury (2-8) at Charles Henderson (6-3)

Carroll (4-6) at Demopolis (8-2)

Shelby County (2-8) at Eufaula (7-3)

West Point (5-5) at Ramsay (8-2)

Boaz (5-5) at Southside-Gadsden (8-2)

Lawrence County (6-4) at Pleasant Grove (8-1)

Class 4A

Montgomery Academy (4-6) at Bibb County (9-1)

Fultondale (4-6) at Deshler (7-3)

Etowah (3-7) at West Morgan (10-0)

Central-Florence (6-4) at Cherokee County (9-1)

Class 3A

Providence Christian (5-5) at Trinity (9-1)

Opp (4-6) at St. James (8-2)

Phil Campbell (4-6) at Gordo (9-1)

Oakman (7-3) at Mars Hill (9-1)

Colbert County (6-4) at Winfield (9-1)

Class 2A

Vincent (6-4) at Clarke County (5-5)

Goshen (8-2) at G.W. Long (7-3)

Ariton (6-4) at Highland Home (9-1)

Chickasaw (5-5) at Thorsby (8-2)

Isabella (8-2) at St. Luke’s (6-4)

Collinsville (8-2) at Southeastern (6-3)

Lamar County (7-3) at Tanner (7-3)

North Sand Mountain (5-5) at Locust Fork (10-0)

Hatton (7-3) at Sulligent (8-2)

Class 1A

Southern Choctaw (4-6) at Loachapoka (9-0)

Brantley (6-4) at Linden (6-2)

Choctaw County (4-3) at Maplesville (6-4)

Notasulga (5-4) at Millry (8-2)

Marion County (5-5) at Hackleburg (9-1)

Cedar Bluff (5-5) at Wadley (9-1)

AISA SEMIFINALS

Class AAA

Autauga Academy (8-3) at Glenwood (10-3)

Fort Dale (9-2) at Lee-Scott (9-2)

Class AA

Patrician Academy (8-3) at Chambers Academy (10-1)

Clarke Prep (8-4) at Banks Academy (10-1)

Class A

Jackson Academy (9-2) at Lowndes Academy (11-0)

Southern Academy (7-4) at Wilcox Academy (9-3)