The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) unveiled its first weekly poll for the 2024 high school football season on August 26, 2024, setting the tone for competition across the AHSAA and AISA divisions.
In Class 6A, Thompson High School of Vestavia Hills tops the chart with 240 points and a 1‑0 record, while Clay‑Chalkville leads Class 5A with the same perfect score. Williamson High School anchors Class 4A with 240 points, and Plainview dominates Class 3A with 237 points. Fyffe holds the Class 2A lead with 232 points, and Maplesville sits at the summit of Class 1A with 240 points despite a 0‑0 start. In the Double A bracket, McGill‑Toolen accumulates 216 points, Bayside Academy leads Single A with 228 points, and Patrician High School tops the AISA poll with 237 points and a 1‑0 record.
The fall sports calendar kicked off on August 20, and the regular season will run through early November, culminating in playoff action that begins on November 6. State championship games are slated for December 2 through 5 in Mobile, while the AISA semifinals will take place on November 12 and the final title match on November 19 at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery.
Rivalry Highlights
A standout rivalry saw Gordo defeat Fayette County 33‑27, extending the Gordo Tigers' streak to eight consecutive victories over their longtime opponents.
Championship Outlook
The upcoming championship schedule promises high stakes as teams vie for top honors in Mobile and Montgomery, with the AISA title game set to be played at the historic Cramton Bowl.