Fueled by the sting of last year's state championship loss, Vigor begins a new chapter in Class 4A with unfinished business and another roster built to compete for a Blue Map.
Class 1A Region 1 enters 2026 with a familiar name at the top and a significantly stronger middle after reclassification removed Sweet Water and J.F. Shields and added Washington County and Choctaw County.
LeFlore opens 2026 fall camp under first-year head coach Jonathan Mitchell with a healthy quarterback, experienced defense and hopes of ending its playoff drought.
After capturing their first Region 1 championship since 1989, the Baker Hornets are back, with veteran quarterback Tate Graham and an experienced defensive core leading the way.
With an explosive offense, veteran offensive line and experienced secondary, Cottage Hill enters 2026 looking to build on one of the best football season in school history.
McGill-Toolen returns a veteran offensive line and experienced defense in 2026 while a quarterback battle headlines the Yellow Jackets' new Private Double-A season.
St. Michael finished 8-0 to win the Daphne 7-on-7 tournament. Head coach Philip Rivers says the Cardinals are building confidence ahead of a nationally televised season opener.
Saraland enters the 2026 football season with Oklahoma commit Jamison Roberts, an experienced defense and the motto "Earn the Right" as the Spartans look to build on four straight state championship game appearances.
Mobile Christian enters the 2026 season with a deeper roster, returning quarterback Israel Benard and a move into Alabama's new Single-A Private class after the AHSAA playoff split.
UMS-Wright football enters the 2026 season with veteran quarterback Max Fowler, a deep receiving corps and renewed rivalries in Alabama's new Private AA classification.
Year three under head coach Wade Waldrop brings renewed optimism to Orange Beach football as the Makos prepare for their first season in the new Class 4A Region 1.
Spanish Fort returns just five seniors in 2026 as head coach Chase Smith looks to lead the Toros back to the playoffs behind new quarterback JJ Thibodeaux and an energetic young roster.
After missing the playoffs for the first time since 2009, St. Paul's enters the 2026 football season with a veteran roster, renewed motivation and a new path to a state championship in Class Double-A Private Region 1
Gulf Shores enters the 2026 football season with a veteran defense, a quarterback battle, a new indoor facility and high expectations under head coach Mark Hudspeth.
Hundreds of high school football players from Alabama, Mississippi and Florida competed in South Alabama's annual 7-on-7 tournament while Jaguars players and coaches helped mentor the next generation of talent.
