Alabama high school football game suspended due to power outage

The 2026 season-opener for two Alabama high school football teams was suddenly brought to a halt on Thursday evening. Benjamin Russell and Jemison met at Louis Crews Stadium, the home of Alabama A&M, in Huntsville.

Not long after the game got underway, a breaker at the stadium blew out, causing the stadium lights and scoreboard to malfunction. With no lights and inclement weather on the way, officials soon decided to suspend the game.

Jemison head coach Rico Jackson told Thomas Ashworth of AL.com that the two teams will try and resume play during week 10 later this fall.

This story will be updated with more information.

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