Central-Phenix City vs. Auburn: Live score, updates from Alabama high school football showdown

Central-Phenix City is the top-ranked 7A team in SBLive's computer rankings

Central-Phenix City and Auburn - two of the best teams in Class 7A Alabama high school football - face off Friday in a game with significant playoff implications. 

The Red Devils (7-0) are ranked No. 1 in SBLive's latest 7A Alabama high school football computer rankings, while Auburn (6-1) is ranked No. 4. The Tigers are the biggest remaining obstacle to an undefeated regular season for Central-Phenix City. Auburn's only loss was a 17-16 heartbreaker to Enterprise on September 1.

Stay with SBLive for live updates, scoring plays and highlights from the Central-Phenix City vs. Auburn game. You can also watch the game live on the NFHS Network.

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FOURTH QUARTER UPDATES

FINAL: Central-Phenix City 41, Auburn 20

Central-Phenix City 41, Auburn 20, 5:51 left in 4th quarter: Oh my goodness Cam Coleman. The Texas A&M commit scores his fourth touchdown of the game, this time on a 26-yard reception. 

Central-Phenix City 34, Auburn 20, 7:34 left in 4th quarter: Henry Allen scores to get Auburn back within two scores. 

Central-Phenix City 34, Auburn 13, 11:10 left in 4th quarter: Texas A&M commit Cam Coleman catches his third touchdown pass of the game, this one a 62-yard TD to extend the Red Devils lead.

THIRD QUARTER UPDATES

Central-Phenix City 27, Auburn 13, 7:43 left in 3rd quarter: Auburn kicker Towns McGough connects on a 28-yard field goal to make it a two-score game early in the third quarter. 

SECOND QUARTER UPDATES

Central-Phenix City 27, Auburn 10, 0:28 left in 2nd quarter: Auburn marches 87 yards for a touchdown just before halftime.

Central-Phenix City 27, Auburn 3, 3:15 left in 2nd quarter: Auburn fumbles deep in Red Devils' territory and Davion Bennett scoops it up and returns it 91 yards for a touchdown. Oh my.

Central-Phenix City 20, Auburn 3, 4:55 left in 2nd quarter: Cam Coleman does it again, hauling in his second touchdown reception of the game to extend the Red Devils' lead.

Central-Phenix City 13, Auburn 3, 9:05 left in 2nd quarter: Auburn gets on the board on a 50-yard field goal from Towns McGough, who is one of the best high school kickers in the country.

FIRST QUARTER UPDATES

Central-Phenix City 13, Auburn 0, 0:56 left in 1st quarter: Charles Paul connects on another field goal, this time from 24 yards. 

Central-Phenix City 10, Auburn 0, 4:55 left in 1st quarter: Red Devils kicker Charles Paul boots a 36-yard field goal to extend Central-PC's lead.

Central-Phenix City 7, Auburn 0, 9:56 left in 1st quarter: Cam Coleman makes an impact right away, scoring on a 64-yard catch-and-run TD to give Central-PC the early lead.

PREGAME UPDATES

This game is loaded with college football prospects. Central-Phenix City wide receiver Cam Coleman might be the biggest prospect. Coleman, a Texas A&M commit, has caught 30 passes for 601 yards and 10 touchdowns in just seven games. Auburn will have its hands full trying to keep the ball out of his hands.

The game is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. CT. Stay with SBLive for live updates once the game kicks off.

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