Action 8’s Lace Up Sports delivered a comprehensive roundup of the first‑round high school football playoffs held on Friday, November 6, 2026. The contests spanned every classification in the Alabama High School Athletic Association, showcasing the depth of talent and community spirit across the state.
6A Division Highlights
Baker edged Enterprise 31‑27 in a tightly contested game, while Hoover dominated Bob Jones with a 50‑3 blowout. Spain Park secured a 38‑28 win over Buckhorn, and Carver Montgomery defeated Robertsdale 47‑25. Foley’s offense clicked for a 49‑28 victory against Johnson Abernathy Graetz (JAG). Hewitt‑Trussville survived a close battle, winning 38‑35 over Gadsden City. Opelika rolled past Alma Bryant 41‑7, and Vestavia Hills capped the night with a 50‑12 triumph over Huntsville.
5A Division Highlights
A.H. Parker posted a 54‑12 rout of Mae Jemison, and Benjamin Russell edged Central, Tuscaloosa 20‑10. Boaz squeaked past Gardendale 28‑27, while Clay‑Chalkville exploded for a 62‑7 win over Austin. Douglas beat Mortimer Jordan 33‑27, and Florence overcame St. Clair County 35‑21. Gulf Shores defeated Ramsay IB 33‑7, and Spanish Fort held Helena to 13‑3. Hillcrest, Tuscaloosa dominated Stanhope Elmore 50‑7, and Homewood beat Theodore 36‑14. McAdory outscored Russell County 55‑48, Minor topped Arab 26‑21, and Muscle Shoals beat Oxford 31‑14. Pike Road won 28‑17 over Bessemer City, Russellville beat Pell City 42‑33, and Saraland crushed Pelham 61‑28.
4A Division Highlights
Alexandria defeated Hamilton 47‑35, and Sipsey Valley beat Andalusia 35‑28. Cherokee County held Shades Valley 19‑7, while Deshler won 24‑7 over Central of Clay County. Eufaula outscored Shelby County 35‑14, and Good Hope edged Fairfield High Preparatory School 24‑21. Leeds dominated Brooks 45‑7, Marbury beat Citronelle 17‑6, and Northside routed Ashford 49‑13. Oak Grove shut out Guntersville 7‑0, Scottsboro beat Center Point 51‑14, Selma defeated Carroll 48‑8, Vigor won 37‑7 over Valley, Moody beat West Morgan 20‑14, and Williamson blanked Elmore County 42‑0.
3A Division Highlights
Bibb County shut out Slocomb 41‑0, and Bullock County edged Corner 17‑14. Vinemont beat Central, Florence 16‑8, while Cleburne County dominated Escambia County 49‑13. Etowah won 21‑14 over Wilson, Fayette County beat North Jackson 43‑7, and Curry topped Geraldine 13‑6. W.S. Neal outscored Handley 43‑33, Hatton defeated New Hope 46‑8, and Jackson beat White Plains 48‑31. Lauderdale County routed Hokes Bluff 49‑14, Oneonta crushed Rogers 63‑21, Cordova beat Pike County 47‑21, Plainview won 40‑20 over East Lawrence, Pleasant Grove beat Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee 48‑21, and T.R. Miller edged Talladega 22‑14.
2A Division Highlights
Aliceville beat Highland Home 26‑7, and Ariton defeated Thorsby 35‑16. Cold Springs won 42‑34 over Pisgah, Collinsville edged Lamar County 35‑34, and Cottonwood shut out Greensboro 44‑0. Fyffe dominated Cleveland 48‑14, Gordo beat Ider 52‑8, and Isabella topped GW Long 28‑20. Clarke County outscored Lanett 30‑25, Lexington beat Ohatchee 28‑21, Luverne blanked Ranburne 53‑0, Pleasant Valley beat Phil Campbell 35‑6, Piedmont routed J.B. Pennington 48‑7, Reeltown crushed J.U. Blacksher 62‑7, Dadeville beat Thomasville 28‑0, and Walter Wellborn defeated Colbert County 36‑8.
1A Division Highlights
Addison overwhelmed Fayetteville 55‑13, and Elba beat J.F. Shields 52‑22. Wadley topped Hackleburg 44‑25, Hubbertville shut out Cedar Bluff 52‑0, and Kinston beat Sweet Water 47‑8. Leroy blanked Verbena 47‑0, Brantley beat Linden 29‑0, Loachapoka routed Meek 55‑14, and Maplesville crushed Choctaw County 66‑14. Billingsley edged McIntosh (AL) 14‑8, McKenzie beat Southern Choctaw 38‑8, Spring Garden won 20‑15 over South Lamar, Sulligent beat Appalachian 44‑26, University Charter School dominated Samson 54‑0, Winterboro beat Red Bay 34‑12, and Woodville topped Berry 76‑36.
Single‑A and Double‑AA Highlights
Whitesburg Christian Academy defeated Hope Christian Academy 21‑7, and Mars Hill Bible School routed Pickens Academy 57‑0. Mobile Christian School beat Alabama Christian Academy 31‑12, while The Montgomery Academy won 50‑6 over Providence Christian School. Cottage Hill Christian Academy beat Trinity Presbyterian School 34‑17, and Tuscaloosa Academy outscored Coosa Christian School 37‑7. Westbrook Christian School beat Victory Christian School 52‑14. In Double‑AA play, American Christian Academy dominated Westminster Christian Academy 55‑14, Briarwood Christian School edged St. John Paul II Catholic 1‑0, Lee‑Scott Academy beat Madison Academy 24‑21, St. Paul’s Episcopal School won 6‑3 over Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School, John Carroll Catholic beat Randolph School 28‑7, Glenwood School edged St. Michael Catholic 42‑35, and UMS‑Wright Preparatory School beat Houston Academy 35‑0.
These results set the stage for the next round of competition, with many teams looking to build on their strong performances and continue representing their schools and communities with pride.
Original reporting: Alabama News Network — read the source article.
