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Alabama High School Football Playoff Predictions 2026: Picks for Every First-Round Game

Alabama high school football playoff predictions for 2026, featuring first-round picks and win probabilities for all 104 AHSAA matchups.

Montgomery, AL · 1d

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Alexander City school board names interim superintendent

The Alexander City Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday night to appoint Beverly Price as interim superintendent.

Alexander City, AL · 2d
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AL.com

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ASWA poll: Check out the final Alabama high school football rankings of 2026 season

Check out the final high school football rankings of the season from the Alabama Sports Writers Association.

Alabama · 2d
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AL.com

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Flag football playoffs: Top-ranked Moody rolls over Loachapoka as Round 1 wraps up

The opening round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association flag football playoffs wrapped up on Thursday with four games – three in Class 1A/4A and one in Class 5A. Most of the first round played out on Tuesday with a pair of games on Wednesday. Wednesday, Class 6A...

Alabama · 10h
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The Montgomery Advertiser

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Top Round 1 Montgomery-area football playoff games, and our predictions

The 2026 Alabama high school football playoffs in the Montgomery area have arrived with Round 1 action on Friday, Nov. 6. Six area teams have earned the right to host a game in the first round. The Montgomery Advertiser broke down the top AHSAA playoff football games featuring Montgomery-area teams in Round 1, and also threw in some predictions. Here are our predictions for the top AHSAA playoff football games in the Montgomery area in Round 1. Watch AHSAA football games on NFHS Network for the 2026 season Pike Road vs. Bessemer City Pike Road 35, Bessemer City 28: This is an interesting game between two teams who have had similar paths during the regular season. Advantage to Pike Road: Not because of home field, but experience. The Patriots aren't strangers to the playoffs — it'll be them coming out on top. Marbury vs. Citronelle Citronelle 28, Marbury 21: The advantage the Wildcats have over the Bulldogs is strength of schedule. Citronelle might've lost in a big way to two of the heavyweights in Class 4A, but it's also beat top 10 teams in Class 4A and 3A. The Bulldogs will put up a fight, but it'll be the Wildcats

Montgomery, AL · 2d

Shelby Reporter

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Column: Don’t blame JPII, blame the AHSAA for a bad playoff format

Editor's Note: A previous version of the story mentioned a lawsuit launched by Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth against the AHSAA. The lawsuit was fronted by Governor Kay Ivey. SCR regrets the error. The past year in Alabama high school athletics has been turbulent to say the least, as all of...

Alabama · 2d

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New access road now open for Pike Road Elementary

An exciting upgrade is coming to Pike Road elementary school.

Pike Rd, AL · 2d

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MPS encourages parents to attend meeting about new program that gives high school students a head start on college or career

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Montgomery Public Schools students will have an opportunity to get a head start on college and career training through a new dual enrollment initiative. MPS is partnering with Trenholm State Community College to launch a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Dual Enrollment program, allowing eligible...

Montgomery, AL · 2d

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29-point fourth quarter turns game into a rout

In the first-ever meeting between two state football powers, No. 3 Central High (6A) secured a hard-fought 64-46 victory over No. 1 Clay-Chalkville (5A) last Friday night at Cougar Stadium. It took all four quarters, but the Red Devils ultimately pulled away with an explosive 29-point fourth quarter. With the victory, Region 2 champion Central earns a well-deserved first-round playoff bye before hosting the winner of Baker High of Mobile and Enterprise High on Friday, November 13.

Phenix City, AL · 2d

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BBA’s Magic City HBCU Breakfast Highlights Workforce Development, Talent Retention

Business and community leaders gathered in Birmingham last week to discuss how Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities can help shape the state’s workforce, strengthen economic development and create opportunities for the next generation of professionals. The Birmingham Business Alliance hosted its 2026 Magic City HBCU Breakfast on...

Birmingham, AL · 2d

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Russell County school board begins search for new superintendent

RUSSELL COUNTY, Ala. (WTVM) - The Russell County School Board established a plan Thursday to begin searching for a new superintendent. The board made the plan at a special called meeting. Superintendent search. Superintendent Dr. Brenda Coley announced her retirement in September. She has worked in the Russell County School...

Russell County, AL · 22h

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Lady Red Devils streak now at 65

With a decisive 45-7 victory over Prattville High at Garrett-Harrison Stadium, the Central High Lady Red Devils captured their 65th consecutive win against an Alabama high school flag football team and their 14th win of the 2026 season. Now holding a 14-2 overall record, Central has secured the 6A Region 2 title and a first-round bye. The team will return to action next Tuesday at Wayne Trawick Field to face the winner of the matchup between Mary G. Montgomery High and Carver-Montgomery High.

Prattville, AL · 2d

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Ariton faces Thorsby’s high-powered offense in class 2A playoffs

The Ariton Purple Cats (7-3) will host the Thorsby Rebels (8-2) on Friday in the opening round of the Class 2A State Playoffs. It’s the 12th straight year the Cats have made the playoffs and Ariton has advanced to at least the second round in seven of the past 11 seasons.

Thorsby, AL · 1d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Alabama administrator named Universities of Wisconsin president

A longtime University of Alabama System administrator has been selected as the next president of the Universities of Wisconsin. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Oct. 30 voted unanimously to appoint Tonjanita "Tonja" L. Johnson as the system's next president. Johnson, 57, currently serves as senior vice chancellor for academic and student affairs for the University of Alabama System, a position she has held since 2019. She is expected to begin her new role on or about Jan. 1. Johnson oversees academic and student affairs across the UA System, including academic planning, student success initiatives, institutional research and statewide policy development. She also serves as a liaison to the UA System board of trustees and represents Alabama's public universities before government agencies and national higher education organizations. "I am deeply honored by the confidence the Board of Regents has placed in me and excited about the opportunity to serve the people of Wisconsin," Johnson said in a statement. "Public higher education has the power to improve lives, strengthen communities and shape a state's future." Johnson will become the 10th president of the Universities of Wisconsin, which includes 13 public universities and serves more than 160,000 students statewide. More:

Wisconsin · 3d

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

Alabama · 1d

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Russell County girls blank Valley on Senior Night

Kora Perry threw for 270 yards and three touchdowns, and the Russell County High defense never let Valley find the end zone as the Lady Warriors celebrated senior night with a 27-0 win over the Lady Rams on Thursday. Russell County (10-4) got its scoring from three different receivers, while...

Seale, AL · 2d

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New MPS Magnet School Fair Gives Families a Head Start on Educational Opportunities

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — Parents and students interested in exploring specialized educational opportunities will have a chance to learn more about Montgomery Public Schools’ magnet programs during the district’s first annual Magnet School Fair Thursday evening. The new event is scheduled for Nov. 5 from 6 to...

Montgomery, AL · 1d

The Tuscaloosa News

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Predicting every AHSAA football first-round playoff game in West Alabama

West Alabama is taking on the AHSAA football postseason starting this week. The road to an AHSAA football state championship begins Friday, Nov. 6, as teams around the state kick off the first round of the 2026 playoffs. We've broken down 18 first-round playoff matchups featuring West Alabama teams. Here's who we predict will advance to the second round. RANKINGS: West Alabama high school football top 10 rankings ahead of AHSAA playoffs PATRIOTS: American Christian Academy football snaps 14-year losing streak to Northside West Alabama AHSAA football playoff predictions Stanhope Elmore at Hillcrest (Class 5A) Undefeated Hillcrest has been dominant all season, averaging more than 52 points per game. Stanhope Elmore has struggled against stronger competition, and the Patriots should have enough firepower and defensive strength to pull away early. Our Pick: Hillcrest 49, Stanhope Elmore 17 Central at Benjamin Russell (Class 5A) Central has the explosive offense in this matchup with Ole Miss commit Tra'Von Hall and athlete Anthony Dixon, but Benjamin Russell's defense has allowed just over 11 points per game. The Wildcats have been tested in their tough 2026 schedule, and they should take the edge in what could be a competitive first half. Our Pick: Benjamin

Alabama · 1d

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Football forfeit amid new AHSAA playoff format

Birmingham, AL · 1d

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Alabama High School Offering $180K Salary For Head Football Coach

Taking home $180,000 as a head football coach is a bit much, no? Not in Alabama... Dexerto – An Alabama high school is offering up to $180,000 a year for a new football coach, nearly three times what the state’s average teacher earns. Dothan High School is looking...

Alabama · 1d