Orange Beach, AL. — (GSN) — Braving chilly November weather on the road, the Orange Beach Makos continued their postseason run on Friday night, holding off the Sipsey Valley Bears for a 42-37 victory in the second round of the AHSAA Class 4A playoffs. With the win, the Makos now sport a 10-2 overall record.

Despite the cold temperatures, the Makos' offense came out hot, showcasing explosive playmaking across all phases. Orange Beach set the tone on the ground with a rushing touchdown and energized the sideline with a kickoff returned for a score.

Quarterback #14 Tucker Wade led the Makos with poise, passing for a score and orchestrating the offense effectively throughout the contest. In the backfield, #6 Deundrea Gray rushed the ball with command of the field, setting the tempo as Orange Beach continued its climb up the playoff ladder.

The game tightened up significantly in the fourth quarter. Sipsey Valley launched a furious late push, using a relentless ground attack to close the gap and challenge the Makos' lead. However, Orange Beach held strong down the stretch to preserve the 42-37 win.

Up Next: Rematch with Vigor

The victory sets up an exciting quarterfinal showdown against Vigor. Orange Beach previously defeated Vigor 21-19 in a tight regular-season contest earlier this year, setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch in the next round. The away playoff game will be across the bay on Friday, Nov 20, 2026 at 7:00pm CST.