The 2025 campaign marked a rare downturn for Fyffe’s football program, finishing with just eight victories — the lowest tally since 2009 and an early exit from the postseason after the second round.
Coach Paul Benefield, a stalwart of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) with the second‑most career wins in league history, remains confident that the Red Devils can restore their traditional dominance.
A New Chapter for the Red Devils
Returning starters such as Ryder Gipson, Weston Evans and Hunter Lantham give the squad a solid foundation, while Benefield emphasizes discipline, respect and hard work as the cornerstones of success.
The team opens the 2026 season on August 21 against Central‑Clay County, a matchup that will also pit Benefield against AHSAA all‑time wins leader Danny Horn, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the early schedule.
With a storied legacy that includes seven state championships since 2014, Fyffe hopes to leverage its rich tradition and the coach’s proven track record to climb back into the upper echelon of high school football.