With practices having opened across the state this week, and the first games slated for Aug. 20, the Alabama Sports Writers Association released its preseason high school football rankings for the 2026-27 season. Per the AHSAA, the remaining breakdown is Class 5A (64 schools); Class 4A (66); Class 3A (66); Class 2A (65); Class 1A (69); Private Class Double A (17); and Private Class Single A (43). The rankings, which will be updated every week, include first-place votes, last year’s record and total poll points. Class 6A Team (first-place); 2025 W-L; Pts1. ; 5-6; 129Others receiving votes: Autauga Aca.