BIRMINGHAM — Maplesville football got its revenge and won the AHSAA Class 1A state title on Thursday at Protective Stadium.

The Red Devils (15-0) pulled away for a 42-14 win over Wadley (13-1), which beat Maplesville in this game last year. Class of 2028 linebacker Nehemiah McCary, who holds Alabama and Auburn offers, ran for 182 yards and two scores in the win.

Auburn signee Jaquez Wilkes, who was held to 43 rushing yards and a touchdown with five tackles, did not play in the second half for Wadley. He appeared near the end of the third quarter on crutches.

Maplesville ran out to a early two-touchdown lead, thanks in part to a fumble on Wadley's first offensive play. It extended a seven-point halftime lead with 21 points in the second half, thanks to two touchdowns by McCary, who a

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