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A New Look for ALFCA & a Lasting Place of Honor
For the first time in more than a decade, the Alabama Football Coaches Association website has received a complete visual redesign. While no new programs or sections have been added, the way our history is presented has been reimagined. Our goal was to create a cleaner, more modern experience while preserving the information and resources that have long served Alabama’s football coaches. Most importantly, we wanted to give greater prominence to the coaches whose achievements represent the...
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Here is the AHSAA 6A Preseason Football Poll with last season's record, the date of their opening game and their opponent. Class 6A 1. Thompson 11-3 August 20 (Thurs) @ Central Phenix City (6A) 2. Central-Phenix City 11-2 August 20 (Thurs) vs. Thompson (6A) 3. Auburn 10-3 August 21 vs Hewitt Trussville (6A) 4. Vestavia Hills 8-3 August 20 (Thurs) vs. Parker (5A) 5. Opelika 10-4 August 27 (Thurs) vs Hoover (6A) 6. Hoover 6-5 August 21 vs Muscle Shoals (5A) 6. Spain Park 9-3 August 21...
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Here is the AHSAA 5A Preseason Football Poll with last season's record, the date of their opening game and their opponent. Class 5A 1. Clay-Chalkville 15-0 August 28 @ Creekside (Ga) 2. Saraland 13-1 August 21 @ Mary Montgomery (6A) 3. Parker 8-4 August 20 (Thurs) at Vestavia Hills (6A) 4. Benjamin Russell 12-2 August 20 (Thurs) @ Mae Jemison (5A) 5. Muscle Shoals 12-1 August 21 @ Hoover (6A) 6. Pike Road 10-3 August 21 @ Enterprise (6A) 7. Homewood 11-2 August 21 @ John Carroll (AA)...
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Sports Illustrated's Top 25 Teams in Alabama
Published by Sports Illustrated Led by Trent Seaborn at quarterback, the Warriors begin the season at number one as they look to win their seventh state championship since 2019. Clay-Chalkville, who defeated Thompson last season, has some key pieces to replace on both sides of the ball. However, they will still field one of the most talented teams in the state as they look to go undefeated in back-to-back seasons. Rounding out the top five, we have Central, Auburn and Saraland who all feature...
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AHSAA 4A Preseason Football Poll - Opening Games
Here is the AHSAA 4A Preseason Football Poll with last season's record, the date of their opening game and their opponent. Class 4A 1. Williamson 13-1 August 21 @ Baker (6A) 2. Vigor 12-3 August 21 @ Blount (5A) 3. Central-Clay Co. 11-2 August 21 vs Fyffe (2A) 4. West Morgan 11-1 August 21 @ Athens (5A) 5. Alexandria 10-2 August 28 vs Coosa Christian (A) 6. Scottsboro 9-5 August 21 vs Fort Payne (5A) 7. Moody 13-2 August 21 vs Briarwood (AA) 8. Hamilton 11-1 August 28 @ Sulligent (1A)...
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AHSAA Preseason 3A Football Poll - Opening Games
Below is the ASWA 3A Preseason Football Poll with last year's record, date of their opening game and their first opponent. Class 3A 1. Plainview 13-1 August 21 @ Good Hope (4A) 2. Jackson 13-2 August 21 vs Citronelle (4A) 3. Geraldine 11-2 August 21 vs Anniston (4A) 4. T.R. Miller 6-5 August 21 vs Orange Beach (4A) 5. Handley 10-2 September 4 vs Weaver (3A) 6. North Jackson 7-4 August 20 (Thur) @ Grissom (6A) 7. W.S. Neal 9-4 August 21 vs Bullock County (3A) 8....
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AHSAA Preseason Class 2A Poll - Opening Games
Here is the ASWA Class 2A Preseason Poll and their opening games for the 2026 season. Their 2025 record, opening date and opponent are listed. CLASS 2A 1. Piedmont 13-1 August 21 vs Jacksonville (4A) 2. Fyffe 8-3 August 21 @ Central Clay County (4A) 3. Luverne 12-1 August 21 @ Pike County (3A) 4. Reeltown 10-4 August 21 @ Beauregard (4A) 5. Pleasant Valley 10-2 August 21 vs White Plains (3A) 6. Southside-Selma 13-1 August 28 vs Selma (4A) 7. Lanett 12-1 August 21 @ Loachapoka...
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ASWA Preseason 1A Top 10- Opening Games
Who are the Top 10 in each AHSAA classification opening up with to start the 2026 high school football season? Here is Class 1A with their last year's record, opening date and first regular season opponent. CLASS 1A 1. Maplesville 15-0 August 28 vs Isabella (2A) 2. Wadley 13-1 August 20 vs Horseshoe Bend (2A - Thursday) 3. Addison 12-2 August 21 @ Winston County (2A) 4. Hubbertville 12-1 August 21 vs University Charter School (1A) 5. Appalachian 11-1 August 21 @ Locust Fork (2A) 6....
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Minutes of the ALFCA Summer Board Meeting
The board of directors of the Alabama Football Coaches Association met Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Montgomery for the annual meeting during the AHSAA Summer Conference. Executive Director Jack Wood and President Richie Busby welcomed everyone, especially several new board members that were attending their first meeting. AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon spoke about rules and reminded everyone that the rules year runs from June to June. Director of Football...
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