Briarwood vs. American Christian: Watch Alabama high school football game of the week live from Tuscaloosa

Briarwood's Jamison Barnes runs up the middle during the Montgomery Catholic vs. Briarwood Christian game in Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 25, 2026.Jason HomanIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.Two of Alabama’s most explosive offenses will meet for the first time ever when the Briarwood Lions travel to face the American Christian Patriots on Friday night at Freedom Field in Tuscaloosa. Both teams enter the AHSAA Class AA Region 2 clash undefeated — Briarwood at 9-0, 6-0 and American Christian at 8-0, 6-0 — with a region championship hanging in the balance.The Lions, led by eighth-year head coach Matthew Forester, have been a model of consistency all season, averaging 41 points per game behind quarterback Jamison Barnes and a balanced offensive attack featuring running back Jackson Reyer and receivers John Campbell and Sam Canale.• Watch: Briarwood vs. American Christian football is livestreaming on NFHS NetworkBriarwood’s defense has been equally impressive, with defensive linemen Ken Azar and Brooks Robertson anchoring the front seven alongside linebacker Gage Nasworthy and a secondary led by cornerbacks Cooper Johnson and Brandt Aho. The Lions rolled past Randolph 49-14 last week to set up this winner-take-all showdown.American Christian, in just the second season under head coach Austin Grammer, has been even more prolific offensively, putting up more than 45 points per game. Quarterback Drew Jackson directs an attack that features a two-headed rushing threat in Kaden May and BJ Garth, while Logan Morris provides a deep threat at receiver.The Patriots’ defense, featuring linebacker Barrett Jackson, defensive lineman Henry Guthrie and safety Cain Scarbrough, pitched a shutout last week in a 51-0 demolition of Westminster Christian.Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, October 23 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.Alabama high school football on NFHS NetworkWatch high school sports anywhere from wherever you are, and save 50% with an annual subscription.Watch nowHow to watch Briarwood vs. American Christian football livestreamWhat: ACA and Briarwood meet for the first time with a region title on the line Friday night at Freedom FieldWhen: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, October 23Where: Freedom Field | Tuscaloosa, AlabamaWatch: Watch Briarwood vs. American Christian live on the NFHS NetworkCan’t catch the games live? Click the ON DEMAND tab to watch replays of AHSAA football games any time and anywhere.Watch four games all at once. Your two favorite athletes playing at the same time? Multiple games you don’t want to miss? The multiviewer on NFHS Network lets you watch up to four live games on one screen.American Christian's Sawyer Deerman breaks loose from Bibb County during the second half of the Bibb County at American Christian high school football game, Sept. 17, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.Vasha HuntCheck out Thursday’s scores from Week 10 of Alabama high school football action‘We’re in:’ Last-minute TD lifts Alma Bryant past Davidson, into Class 6A playoffsPelham’s Dylan Smith hits Marcus Arnold with late TD pass to edge Mountain Brook Thursday Roundup: Williamson, Bayside Academy, Parker roll to big winsPrattville vs. Vestavia Hills: Watch Alabama high school football showdown live Friday nightCorey Sheldon has been involved in high school sports coverage since 1998, when he began working in The Oregonian (Portland) newsroom. He was part of a large nighttime crew that fielded faxes and phone calls...