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The Tuscaloosa News

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Vote for top preseason AHSAA boys basketball star in West Alabama

It was a historic season for boys high school basketball around West Alabama from 2025-26, and another promising season appears to be in store this year. Last season, Tuscaloosa County grabbed a state title for the first time in 66 years, while Hubbertville made history in its first championship game appearance since 1948. As the 2026-27 season officially begins Thursday, Nov. 5, The Tuscaloosa News named 36 of the biggest up-and-coming boys basketball stars around West Alabama. Now, it's your turn to decide which player should be named the 2026 Tuscaloosa News preseason player of the year. Readers can cast their vote now in our poll below. Voting closes at noon Thursday, Nov. 12. REQUIRED READING: Here are the West Alabama boys basketball players to know in AHSAA 2026-27 season GIRLS: Who is the top preseason girls basketball player in West Alabama? Vote now Who is the 2026-27 Tuscaloosa News preseason high school boys basketball player of the year? Amelia Hurley covers high school and college sports for The Tuscaloosa News and USA TODAY Network. You can find her on X at ameliahurley_ or reach her at ahurley@usatodayco.com . This article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Vote for top

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Biggest takeaway from Alabama defeating Sam Houston

The Alabama Crimson Tide defeated the Sam Houston Bearkats in dominating fashion tonight. Alabama won by a final score of 96-74, as transfer forward Drew Fielder and sophomore London Jemison led the way with a team high 15 points. The Tide got off to an underwhelming start on the offensive end of the floor in the first half, but Alabama was able to bounce back in dominating fashion and shoot lights out throughout the final 20 minutes of play.

Tuscaloosa, AL · 7d
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Jackson State’s final two regular-season football games picked up by ESPN+

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southwestern Athletic Conference and ESPN have announced the matchups the network has picked up for the next two weeks of conference action, including a pair of games featuring Jackson State. Jackson State (6-2, 3-2 SWAC) will face Alabama State on Nov. 14 in Montgomery on...

Jackson, MS · 8d
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Seattle ON Tap

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Tommy Tuberville Went 13-0 and Got Snubbed: Now He's Alabama's Governor

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville secured another massive victory, getting elected Alabama’s governor. He straight up defeated Democratic challenger Doug Jones, adding a huge political win to his already wild […]

Alabama · 6d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Final 2026 ASWA high school football rankings for AHSAA and AISA

The regular season of Alabama high school football is over, which means the Alabama Sports Writer Association's weekly high school football rankings will also conclude. But the ASWA will release a final round of rankings of the AHSAA eight classifications and AISA teams before the first round of playoffs begin this week. See the final round of ASWA high school football rankings from all AHSAA classifications and the AISA in the 2026 season below. Class 6A Team (first-place); W-L; Pts 1. Prattville (19); 10-0; 228 2. Thompson; 8-1; 170 3. Central-Phenix City; 9-1; 153 4. Vestavia Hills; 7-2; 128 5. Hewitt-Trussville; 6-4; 87 6. Auburn; 7-3; 83 7. Fairhope; 8-2; 75 8. Spain Park; 6-4; 63 9. Sparkman; 8-2; 42 10. James Clemens; 8-2; 30 Others receiving votes: Daphne (7-3) 10, Opelika (4-5) 8, Carver-Montgomery (6-4) 6. Class 5A Team (first-place); W-L; Pts 1. Clay-Chalkville (8); 7-2; 170 2. Parker (3); 9-1; 161 3. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (3); 9-0; 159 4. Saraland (2); 9-1; 150 5. Gulf Shores (3); 10-0; 145 6. Homewood; 9-1; 96 7. Benjamin Russell; 7-2; 75 8. Florence; 9-1; 48 9. Oxford; 7-2; 28 10. Pike Road; 7-3; 26 Others receiving votes: Russellville (9-1) 18, Boaz (8-2) 4,

Alabama · 7d

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Friday Night Lights Forecast: Dry Everywhere, Mid-50s by the Fourth Quarter

What will the weather be at Friday night high school football games around Columbus and Auburn?. Friday night games across west Georgia and east Alabama will be dry and nearly calm, with kickoff temperatures from 59 degrees in Greenville to 65 in Columbus and Phenix City, falling into the mid to upper 50s by the fourth quarter.

Columbus, GA · 6d

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PREP CAPSULES (PLAYOFFS Wk 1): New format gives hope to teams, byes for others

It would take incredibly long to explain all of the nuances of the state football playoffs in both the AHSAA and AISA. But all you need to know is there are teams in both that have no wins, one or two wins that will be playing this week. It’s another...

Alabama · 6d

High School On SI

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Alabama High School Football Playoff Brackets 2026: Every First-Round Matchup and State Championship Schedule

Complete 2026 Alabama high school football playoff brackets with all AHSAA first-round matchups, Classes 1A-6A, private divisions and Super 7 championship schedule.

Montgomery, AL · 8d

AL.com

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5 things to know about Round 1 of the Coastal Alabama playoffs

A lot to like about the first-round football matchups involving Coastal Alabama teams.

Alabama · 6d

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Talladega College Men's Basketball Makes Statement with 97–90 Victory Over No. 23 William Carey

Tornadoes secure first nationally ranked win of the season and continue impressive start to 2026–27 campaign. The Talladega College men's basketball team is making an early statement in the 2026–27 season after securing an impressive 97–90 victory over No. 23 William Carey University on Friday, October 30, during the Jimmy Faulkner Classic in Montgomery, Alabama.

Talladega, AL · 8d

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Prattville Linebacker Jason Crenshaw chooses Texas

Prattville linebacker Jason Crenshaw went on an official visit to Texas last weekend when the Longhorns hosted Ole Miss in a night game that was nationally televised. A few days later, Crenshaw changed his commitment from Georgia Tech to Texas. “It was really Coach Nansen telling me what the program...

Prattville, AL · 8d

Alabama Crimson Tide On SI

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Alabama Players on Team's Hunger

Tuscaloosa, AL · 7d

The Montgomery Advertiser

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Montgomery Advertiser's final high school football rankings

The regular season of Alabama high school football in the Montgomery area is over, and so is the Montgomery Advertiser's team rankings. For the final rankings of the high school football season in the Montgomery area, it was Prattville that finished at the No. 1 spot in both the public school rankings and Super 10 rankings. The Lions' shining moment was when it took down Thompson, but Prattville went undefeated in one of the toughest regions in the state. On the private school side of the rankings, Montgomery Academy finished at the No. 1 spot as the Eagles also went through 2026 undefeated. The Eagles remained dominant throughout the season, outscoring opponents 446-54 over the course of 10 games. Montgomery Academy remains a favorite to win the Single A title. Montgomery Advertiser's final high school football rankings Public Prattville (10-0, 7-0) Last week: 20-17 win over Opelika Carver-Montgomery (6-4, 5-2) Last week: 48-14 win over Enterprise Pike Road (7-3, 6-1) Last week: 21-14 loss to Hewitt-Trussville Stanhope Elmore (6-4, 4-3) Last week: 55-14 win at Hueytown Marbury (9-1, 6-1) Last week: 42-7 win over Demopolis BTW-Tuskegee (5-5, 5-2) Last week: Open Elmore County (6-4, 4-2) Last week: 58-14 loss to

Montgomery, AL · 9d

The Tuscaloosa News

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West Alabama high school football top 10 rankings ahead of AHSAA playoffs

The road to the 2026 AHSAA football state championships begins this week as West Alabama teams prepare for the first round of the playoffs . With the regular season in the rearview mirror, the stakes are higher for teams hoping to keep their seasons alive and make a run at a state title. Here's a look at our final West Alabama high school football top 10 rankings until the conclusion of the AHSAA playoffs and state championships in December. Note: These weekly rankings weigh performance, talent, strength of competition and each team’s realistic path toward a state championship, balancing postseason potential with the difficulty of the classification in which a team competes. FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS: American Christian Academy football snaps 14-year losing streak to Northside MORE: Alabama high school football Week 10 schedule for Tuscaloosa area AHSAA football Round 1 playoff rankings from West Alabama 1. Hillcrest (9-0, Class 5A, Region 3) The Patriots enjoyed an extra week of rest before the postseason after their regular-season finale against Daphne was canceled. This week: vs. Stanhope Elmore. 2. American Christian Academy (9-1, Double A, Region 2) The Patriots burst a 14-year drought with a 37-21 win over Northside, ending the Rams'

Alabama · 7d

Praise 93.3

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Where Alabama Ranks in Polls After Bye Week

Alabama remained idle on the football field, but not in the polls after week nine of college football.

Montgomery, AL · 9d

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Big Friday Kickoff Podcast: Round 1 Preview

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The road to a state championship starts now. The Alabama High School Football Playoffs are here, and we’re breaking down the biggest first-round matchups across our area on this week’s Big Friday Kickoff Podcast. From undefeated Gulf Shores hosting Ramsay in a rematch of...

Mobile, AL · 8d

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Elmore and Autauga County football teams secure postseason bids

High school football teams from Elmore and Autauga counties have secured their places in the postseason. They are now preparing for what looks like an exciting playoff run in both the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and the Alabama Independent School Association (AISA). Prattville leads the local teams, earning...

Elmore County, AL · 8d

Ball Exclusives

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Texas A&M Aggies Beat Alabama State Hornets 97-66

PJ Haggerty scored 22 points and Jalen Shelley had 14 points and 12 rebounds as Texas A&M opened men's college basketball with a 97-66 win over Alabama State. The post Texas A&M Aggies Beat Alabama State Hornets 97-66 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Montgomery, AL · 7d

Alabama's 42

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Alabama's 42 News 9 p.m

Alabama · 7d

Seattle ON Tap

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Andrew Body Is Suiting Up With a Cast On, and Nobody in Birmingham Knows What Happens Next

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Alabama State football fans just saw something wild: quarterback Andrew Body, the guy who’s been out for weeks with a wrist injury, just took the field in full pads […]

Montgomery, AL · 10d