High School Football Week Delivers Upsets, Records and Emerging Stars
A packed schedule of high‑school football games this week features dominant wins, record‑setting outings and fierce rivalries that set the tone for the season.
Sep 8, 2026
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Thompson High School quarterback Trent Seaborn shatters Alabama passing yard record
Trent Seaborn set a new Alabama high school record with 11,031 passing yards, leading Thompson to a 49‑0 shutout and cementing his status as a top national quarterback prospect.
Sep 6, 2026
Power 25 Rankings Shake Up After Week of Upsets
This week's Power 25 high school football rankings saw dramatic movements, with Columbus (FL) climbing to No. 17 and Bishop Gorman falling to No. 7, while new entrants from Texas, Oklahoma and Maryland shake up the list.
Aug 31, 2026
Clay‑Chalkville and Thompson gear up for season‑opening showdown
Two defending state champions meet in a highly anticipated season‑opening matchup on Aug. 27, 2026, featuring key players Cornelius Eldridge Jr. and Trent Seaborn.
Aug 27, 2026
Thompson Dominates Central‑Phenix City in 2026 AHSAA Kickoff Classic
Thompson’s quarterback Trent Seaborn and running back CJ Cowley led a relentless attack that turned a tightly contested first half into a decisive win over Central‑Phenix City.
Aug 21, 2026
2026 Kickoff Classic Brings Premier Alabama High School Football to Phenix City
The 20th annual Kickoff Classic will showcase top Alabama high school football teams at Garrett-Harrison Stadium, featuring marquee matchups, historic storylines, and live statewide coverage.
Aug 19, 2026
High School Football Season Opens With Star-Studded Showdowns
From rematches between national powerhouses to the return of a championship-winning coach, the opening week of high school football features elite matchups and storylines that could shape the title race.
Aug 18, 2026
Alabama’s 2027 Recruiting Class Falls to 32nd Nationally
Despite a thin roster and few top‑100 prospects, Alabama’s 2027 class is defined by a handful of elite talents and a stark contrast to the program’s usual recruiting clout.
Aug 12, 2026
Top 15 High School Quarterbacks Set to Define the 2026 Season
A look at the standout high school quarterbacks who are shaping the upcoming 2026 football landscape, from record‑breaking performances to early commitments to Power Four programs.
Aug 6, 2026
Alabama Secures Commitment from Selma Wide Receiver Cedrick Simmons, Flipping from Auburn
Three‑star receiver Cedrick Simmons, once committed to Auburn, has pledged to Alabama, highlighting the growing impact of the Iron Bowl on national recruiting.
Jul 27, 2026
Key Matchups Set the Stage for the 2026 High School Football Season
From Florida‑Maryland showdowns to California‑Nevada power‑plays, the preseason Super 25 schedule highlights the games that could decide state supremacy before the playoffs begin.
Jul 25, 2026
Trent Seaborn’s Commitment to Alabama Sets Him Apart
Trent Seaborn, a top high school quarterback, has pledged to Alabama, bringing a unique blend of confidence, humility, and recruiting influence to the Crimson Tide.
Jul 25, 2026
Preseason Super 25 Rankings: IMG Academy Tops National High School Football List
USA TODAY Sports releases its preseason Super 25 high school football rankings, highlighting Florida’s IMG Academy at No. 1 and a diverse set of teams from 11 states, along with the star players and emerging storylines that will shape the upcoming season.
Jul 24, 2026
Kingston Preyear Commits to Alabama, Tide Reacts on Social Media
Kingston Preyear, a four-star quarterback recruit, has committed to the University of Alabama, eliciting enthusiastic reactions from Alabama's football community on social media.
Jul 11, 2026
Alabama Secures Four-Star Quarterback Kingston Preyear in 2028 Class
Four-star quarterback Kingston Preyear pledged to Alabama over Florida and Vanderbilt, underscoring the program's focus on building a dynamic attack through high school talent.
Jul 10, 2026
Alabama Secures Four-Star Quarterback Kingston Preyear for 2028 Class
Four-star quarterback Kingston Preyear pledged to Alabama over Florida and Vanderbilt, becoming the fourth member of the 2028 recruiting class and joining a growing pipeline of signal-callers the program is shaping from high school.
Jul 10, 2026
Osani Gayles Commits to Alabama, Elevating 2027 Recruiting Class
Osani Gayles, a top California prospect, announced his pledge to Alabama on Tuesday, a move that lifts the Tide’s 2027 class and signals strong confidence from elite analysts.
Jun 27, 2026
Four-star wide receiver Osani Gayles commits to Alabama’s 2027 class
The Florida standout becomes the first receiver to pledge to Alabama's 2027 recruiting class, bringing speed, versatility and a high ranking to the Crimson Tide's future.
Jun 27, 2026
Four-Star Wide Receiver Osani Gayles Commits to Alabama’s 2027 Class
The Alabama Crimson Tide secured a significant commitment on June 27 when four-star wide receiver Osani Gayles pledged to the 2027 recruiting class, marking the first receiver pledge and adding depth to a class already anchored by five-star quarterback Elijah Haven.
Jun 27, 2026
Jeremiah Beverly Commits to Alabama’s 2027 Defensive Line
Jeremiah Beverly, a three‑star edge rusher from Tuscaloosa, has pledged to join Alabama’s 2027 recruiting class, bringing a promising pass‑rush outlook to the Crimson Tide.
Jun 26, 2026
Summer Recruiting Rush: How 2027 Classes Are Redefining Power
With summer recruiting in full swing, programs are jockeying for position as blue‑chip talent makes early decisions that could reshape the upcoming class.
Jun 26, 2026
Stafford Willis Commits to Alabama, Bolstering 2027 Offensive Line
Alabama’s 2027 recruiting class gains its first offensive lineman as Stafford Willis, a 6‑foot‑5, 290‑pound prospect, chooses the Crimson Tide over several Power Five programs.
Jun 24, 2026
Alabama’s Recruiting Hurdles Amid Shifting College Football Dynamics
Despite landing a three‑star cornerback, Alabama’s 2027 in‑state haul remains thin, while Georgia’s aerial attack falters and the Crimson Tide secure a No. 3 NCAA seed.
Jun 22, 2026
Alabama Secures Commitment from Top Cornerback Braylen Gibbs, Boosting 2028 Class
Braylen Gibbs, a Knoxville native and former Vanderbilt commit, announced his pledge to Alabama after an unofficial visit, highlighting the Tide's continued dominance in early recruiting.
Jun 19, 2026