
Steve Savarese Joins National High School Football Hall of Fame
A celebrated coach is inducted into the Hall of Fame, highlighting his transformative impact on Alabama high school athletics.
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A celebrated coach is inducted into the Hall of Fame, highlighting his transformative impact on Alabama high school athletics.
The 2025 Alabama high school football season begins August 20, featuring an expanded class structure, early practices, and a five‑day championship run in Mobile.

Prattville Christian Academy has named Conner Giordano as its new boys' soccer head coach, tasked with building a sustainable, competitive program that will debut in the Private School division of the Alabama High School Athletic Association next February.
Florida A&M’s women’s basketball team returns intact after a historic SWAC Tournament win, adding key transfers as coach Bridgette Gordon looks to sustain momentum.

After nine seasons of leading the Lee‑Scott Academy Warriors to two state titles and a perfect 12‑0 campaign, Buster Daniel steps into a new administrative role with the Alabama High School Athletic Association, setting the stage for a fresh start to the upcoming football season.

After a seven‑year tenure that yielded a 47‑19 record and two state championships, Buster Daniel is stepping down as head coach of Lee‑Scott Academy football to take on a new administrative role with the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
The 2026 Montgomery All-Area Baseball Team honors the region’s top performers, highlighting Brue Milner’s Player of the Year award and Coach Brad Parker’s comeback.

A detailed look at when practices begin, regular‑season kickoff, playoff rounds and championship games for both the Alabama High School Athletic Association and the Alabama Independent School Association.

The Alabama Sports Writers Association has released its All‑State baseball teams for the 2025‑26 academic year, recognizing top players, pitchers, hitters and coaches from Class 7A through Class 1A and the AISA division.

Jonah Inman from Cullman was named Class 6A Hitter of the Year, boasting a .375 average, 12 home runs and 42 RBIs, while several local teammates received second‑team and honorable mention accolades.

Cooper Abernathy’s .424 average and 50 RBIs earn him Class 2A Hitter of the Year, alongside local first‑team selections and a broader All‑State recognition process.

After a modest recent record, Satsuma High School appoints Jason Phillips, formerly of Flomaton Excel, as its new head coach, hoping his proven ability to lift a program will restore momentum.

The school announced that defensive coordinator Alex Page will lead the Vikings in the 2026 season, bringing continuity after a standout 2025 campaign and the return of key player Kamron Smith.

The 2026 ESPN broadcast will feature a clash between Tennessee’s Battle Ground Academy and Alabama’s St. Michael Catholic, teams that have each captured recent state titles and boast compelling storylines.

The Mustangs’ new girls’ flag football squad, built around 70 eager tryout participants, will compete in Class 5A Area Region 2 next year, seeking to follow the success of nearby programs while building a sustainable future under Coach Davis.
The Alabama high school basketball scene welcomes a seasoned coach whose five‑year tenure at Clay‑Chalkville culminated in a top‑ranked 6A finish and a state title staff role.

The 2026‑27 season will see Chris Richardson appointed associate head coach at Homewood High, where he aims to build on the program’s recent 25‑8 campaign and three consecutive 20‑plus win seasons.

Albert, who previously coached at Smiths Station High School, brings playing experience and a modest coaching record to a Moody team that captured its first Class 5A state title.

The 30th annual North‑South All‑Star softball and baseball competition rosters have been released, highlighting participants from across Alabama and tying into a week of statewide all‑star events.

The Alabama High School Athletic Association has handed down sanctions to Pell City High School after an ineligible player was used, resulting in a season‑long suspension for coach Jake Ganus and permanent ineligibility for involved students.

The Alabama High School Athletic Association has handed down a series of penalties to Pell City High School, including a postseason ban and coach suspension, as part of a broader effort to curb rule breaches across the state.

The Alabama High School Athletic Association has fined Pell City High School, placed its football program on probation and barred it from the 2026 postseason, while head coach Jake Ganus faces a season‑long suspension.

The Alabama High School Athletic Association imposed severe penalties on the Vikings, suspending head coach Zach Golson and stripping the team of postseason eligibility for 2026.

Mary G. Montgomery High School head coach Zach Golson has been suspended for the upcoming season following a confession of recruiting violations involving out‑of‑district eighth‑grade players.