The high school sports community is reacting to the news that Alabama splits public, private football. This development comes as teams are pushing for position in the standings.
The 2026- 27 and 2027- 28 football alignment is as follows: Period 6A: 32 largest schools Period 5A: 64 schools Period 4A: 64 schools Period 3A: 64 schools Period 2A: 63 schools Period 1A: 63 schools Private Double A: 16 schools Private Individual A: 32 schools Alabama is arrange to split its football titles throughout the next two seasons into six public and two private school classifications.
Impact on the Season
With impressive skill, the AHSAA voted 13- dual on Friday for the split. Interestingly, (FILE PHOTO: Travis Kirkland) "The landscape of education-based athletics in Alabama is changing -- and the AHSAA must continue to adapt," AHSAA Executive Director Heath Harmon remarked.
"After careful review —– and after listening to our public and private school members — the Central Board determined that at this point is an appropriate time to restructure crown play -- resulting in restructured laurels for public and private schools.
With impressive skill, this model is arrange to be implemented for the next two years." It is the inaugural time in the AHSAA's 104-year the archives that all member schools is arrange to not compete for the same trophies. Demonstrating excellence, part of the reclassification process had been in response to a lawsuit from Gov.
In a noteworthy performance, Kay Ivey spanning the AHSAA's interpretation of the CHOOSE ACT -- which makes refundable tax credits of up to $7,000 for students and their families to employ for education expenses including tuition Furthermore, 2025 Alabama football champions7A — Thompson def. Opelika -- 48-a decad [Replay] 6A — Clay-Chalkville def.
Saraland -- 38- 21 [Replay] 5A — Moody def. Vigor, showcasing great determination, -- 25- 0 [Replay]4A — Jackson def. Anniston -- 52- 0 [Replay] 3A — Mars Hill Bible def. Demonstrating excellence, bayside Acad . -- 38-21 [Replay] 2A — Coosa Christian def.
Lanett -- 29- 22 [Replay] 1A — Maplesville def. Wadley -- 42- 22 [Replay]
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