Davis Barnett, Bayside Academy down Saint James in Single-A playoffs

South Alabama High School SportsBayside defenders swarm Carson Crum of Saint James in a prep football playoff game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Daphne, Ala. (Mike Kittrell | preps@al.com) Mike Kittrell | preps@al.comDavis Barnett threw 3 TD passes as Bayside Academy defeated Saint James 36-3 in a Single-A first-round game Saturday morning in Daphne.The game was postponed from Friday night because of a power issue.Barnett completed 15-of-22 attempts for 183 yards. He was intercepted once.Mason Edwards, Ladd Powers and Ward Hix had the touchdown receptions.181/18Bayside plays Saint James in a prep football playoff game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, in Daphne, Ala. Mike KittrellWells Smith rushed for 118 yards and a TD on 9 carries. Sam Cunningham had 81 yards and a TD on 7 carries.Mason Edwards and Beckett Peacock each had interceptions.The Admirals (9-2) will host Region 1 rival Cottage Hill in the second round on Friday. They won at Cottage Hill 35-21 earlier this year. St. James finished 3-8.What we learned from the 1st round of the 2026 Alabama HS football playoffsSee high school football photos from Week 1 of playoffs, then save the memoriesSee all of Friday’s scores from Round 1 of Alabama high school football playoff actionNathan Malone, Glenwood oust Philip Rivers, St. Michael from Double-A playoffsPreliminary pairings for the second round of the AHSAA 2026 football playoffsBen Thomas is responsible for prep coverage throughout the state of Alabama. He has been named one of the 50 Legends of the Alabama Sports Writers Association and has won numerous awards, including the National...