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After dropping from Class 7A to 5A, Hillcrest High School’s football team is determined to break a playoff drought, drawing motivation from a heartbreaking 2025 loss to Prattville.
From Northside to Central, these quarterbacks combine impressive yardage, record‑breaking touchdowns and early college interest, making them the players to watch as the 2026 season unfolds.
As the calendar turns toward August, The Tuscaloosa News unpacks the storylines that will define high school football in the area, from regional realignments to individual player goals.