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Football forfeit amid new AHSAA playoff format

Birmingham, AL · 6d

High School On SI

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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 · 6d

CBS Sports

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Alabama Fans Count Their Blessings at No. 5

Chip Patterson joins CBS Sports HQ to discuss Alabama's ranking.

Alabama · 7d
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blackbeltnewsnetwork.com

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Doe Rodeo in Braggs to feed families in need set for Nov. 27

Cornwallis 1828 is slated to kick off its Fourth Annual Doe Rodeo on Nov. 27 where hunters landowners, businesses, and Alabama communities will gather to help feed families in need. The event will be held through Jan. 31, 2027 and aims to collect 250 legally harvested does for 40,000 people.

Alabama · 6d
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BroBible

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New Alabama High School Football Playoff Format Forces 0-10 Team To Forfeit Against Undefeated Opponent

St. John Paul II is choosing to bow out of the high school football playoffs in Alabama. It has decided to forfeit its upcoming game against Brairwood Christian to preserve the health and safety of its student-athletes. There are not enough players available to compete. As a result, the Lions will advance to the next […] The post New Alabama High School Football Playoff Format Forces 0-10 Team To Forfeit Against Undefeated Opponent appeared first on BroBible.

Birmingham, AL · 8d

bamastatesports.com

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Former Hornet women’s basketball student-athlete and Hall of Famer Shameka Jackson inducted into the Saginaw County Hall of Fame

SAGINAW, Mich. - The Saginaw (Mich.) County Sports Hall of Fame inducted Alabama State women's basketball Hall of Famer Shameka Jackson into its Hall of Fame at its 24th Annual Induction Dinner and Banquet on Sunday at the Horizons Conference Center in Saginaw Township. The event brought together athletes, coaches, and community members to recognize local sporting achievements at every level.

Montgomery, AL · 8d

elmoreautauganews.com

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Holtville Flag Football defeats LeFlore in opening round

The Holtville Bulldogs Flag Football team played in their first ever playoff game on Tuesday, traveling almost 200 miles to take on LeFlore High School, the Region 1 champions in Class 1A-4A. The Bulldogs made the trip worthwhile, shutting out LeFlore 24-0 and advancing to the 2nd round of the playoffs next week.

Deatsville, AL · 7d

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 · 6d

tdalabamamag.com

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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

darkhorsepressnow.com

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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

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 · 7d

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

cnaw2news.com

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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

riverregionsports.com

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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 · 7d

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 · 9d

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 · 7d

talladegatornadoes.com

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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 · 9d

elmoreautauganews.com

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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 · 9d

Alabama Crimson Tide On SI

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Alabama Players on Team's Hunger

Tuscaloosa, AL · 8d

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