Alabama high school football rankings have a new leader once again as Clay-Chalkville claims the top spot for the first time this season. For the second consecutive week, we’re witnessing a shake-up at the summit of our state rankings, with the Cougars improving to a perfect 7-0 record[-2]. Following their impressive 49-0 shutout victory over Mountain Brook, Clay-Chalkville has established themselves as the team to beat in the alabama high school football playoffs picture.
Meanwhile, the former number one, Hewitt-Trussville, dropped to third position after falling to Thompson, who now occupies the number two spot with a convincing 34-12 win[-2]. Notably, Thompson’s junior quarterback Trent Seaborn delivered a stellar performance, completing 31 passes for 300 yards and two touchdowns. The alabama high school football rankings by class continue to evolve as we approach the business end of the season, with several teams making significant moves both up and down our top 25 list. This includes Carver-Montgomery, who jumped from unranked directly into a tie for No. 18 in this week’s Power 25.
Clay-Chalkville reclaims No. 1 after dominant shutout
The Cougars surged back to the top position in the alabama high school football rankings after an impressive 49-0 shutout victory over Mountain Brook last Friday. Stuart Floyd’s team received all five first-place votes this week to dethrone the Warriors, who had previously held the number one spot throughout the season. This convincing win solidifies Clay-Chalkville’s status as a legitimate title contender in Class 6A.
Aaron Frye leads offense with five total touchdowns
Senior quarterback Aaron Frye delivered an extraordinary performance against the Spartans, accounting for 331 total yards and five touchdowns in the lopsided victory. Demonstrating his dual-threat capabilities, Frye completed 15 of 20 passes for 217 yards and four touchdowns while adding 114 yards on just nine carries, including a spectacular 51-yard touchdown run. His precision passing was on display as he connected on scoring plays of 37, 74, 13, and 17 yards. The Ole Miss commit Corey Barber was on the receiving end of two touchdown passes, while Nasir Ray and Kaleb Amerson each caught one scoring pass. This marks the third consecutive year that the Cougars have defeated the Warriors.
Defense posts second shutout of the season
The Clay-Chalkville defense proved equally formidable, posting their third shutout of the season. The unit completely stifled Mountain Brook’s offense, holding them to just 174 total yards and only two pass completions. Throughout the game, the Spartans struggled to establish any momentum, rarely crossing into the red zone. This defensive masterpiece marked Mountain Brook’s first shutout loss since September 2020. Additionally, the Cougars’ defense has now allowed a mere 24 points through four games this season.
Cougars eye undefeated regular season
With this dominant win, Clay-Chalkville improves to 7-0 overall and 3-0 in region play. The road ahead looks favorable for the Cougars as they have no more ranked opponents scheduled in the regular season. Their next matchup comes against Huffman (1-5), a team they’ve defeated in thirteen consecutive meetings. Furthermore, the Cougars demolished Huffman 66-12 in their previous encounter last October. As a result, Clay-Chalkville appears well-positioned to enter the alabama high school football playoffs with an unblemished record and momentum on their side.
Thompson bounces back to No. 2 with key win
In the game of the week across the state, Thompson Warriors made a decisive statement with a commanding 34-12 victory over previously undefeated Hewitt-Trussville. This impressive win catapulted the Warriors back to the second position in the alabama high school football rankings, demonstrating their championship pedigree despite suffering two losses this season.
Trent Seaborn throws for 300 yards in rebound game
Junior four-star quarterback Trent Seaborn orchestrated a masterful aerial assault against the Huskies, completing an exceptional 31 passes for 300 yards and two touchdowns. His precision was remarkable, hitting 79.5% of his attempts. Seaborn also contributed on the ground, punching in one score himself while accumulating 28 rushing yards—his best ground performance since December 2024.
The Warriors’ receiving corps proved equally impressive, with three Thompson receivers each hauling in seven catches during the contest. Trey Knight emerged as a primary target, accumulating 86 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Pryce Lewis added 70 yards and another score. This balanced attack kept the Hewitt-Trussville defense consistently off-balance throughout the game.
Thompson’s defense deserves substantial credit as well, limiting the Huskies to just three yards per carry. The Warriors’ pass rush generated four sacks, with four different players each recording one. Moreover, Damonte Tabb delivered a game-changing moment by intercepting a pass and returning it for a touchdown.
Warriors prepare for Hillcrest and Hoover showdowns
With this victory, Thompson improved to 5-2 overall and a perfect 4-0 in region play. The win marked their fourth triumph in their last five contests. Throughout this impressive stretch, their defense has surrendered merely 8.6 points per game.
The Warriors now face a critical juncture in their schedule as they prepare to host 14th-ranked Hillcrest this Friday. This matchup begins a challenging final stretch that includes an important road trip to 8th-ranked Hoover the following week. These games will prove decisive in determining thompson’s playoff positioning in the alabama high school football playoffs picture.
Despite their two early-season setbacks, Thompson has now completed a 2-1 record during their five-game gauntlet against ranked opposition. Consequently, they remain firmly in contention for another deep playoff run as they seek to add another alabama high school football championship to their impressive résumé.
Hewitt-Trussville and Central fall in rankings after losses
Formerly top-ranked Hewitt-Trussville dropped to fourth position in the alabama high school football rankings this week after suffering their first loss of the season to Thompson. The Huskies’ 34-12 defeat exposed significant offensive vulnerabilities against elite competition.
Huskies struggle against Thompson’s defense
Thompson’s defensive unit stifled the previously unbeaten Huskies, limiting them to just 144 passing yards and 132 rushing yards. The Warriors’ front seven consistently pressured Hewitt-Trussville’s offense, forcing hurried throws and containing their ground attack. Though four different Huskies recorded seven or more rushing attempts, only senior James Kelly managed to average over 4.0 yards per carry.
Central rebounds from IMG loss with Auburn shutout
Central Red Devils, however, quickly recovered from their first defeat against Florida powerhouse IMG Academy (49-14). The Red Devils responded impressively with a dominant 36-0 shutout victory over Auburn. Junior quarterback Bobby Coleman orchestrated an efficient passing attack, throwing for 242 yards and three touchdowns on just 14 completions. Defensively, four Red Devils recorded six or more tackles in the shutout performance.
Playoff seeding implications for both teams
Both squads remain firmly positioned for postseason success despite these setbacks. Hewitt-Trussville, presently 6-1, is heavily favored to win their final three regular-season games. Similarly, Central (6-1) projects to finish 9-1. Ultimately, these losses could prove valuable learning experiences as both programs navigate the challenging road toward the alabama high school football playoffs.
Top 10 shakeup: Saraland, Hoover, and MGM rise
Several teams in the alabama high school football rankings made significant moves upward this week, particularly within the top 10.
Saraland remains undefeated after bye week
Currently ranked fifth, Saraland maintained their perfect 6-0 record through their bye week. The Spartans have been defensively stellar throughout the season, not allowing any opponent to score more than 14 points in a game. Their season opened with a statement victory over Jackson, but they haven’t faced another ranked opponent since. Saraland now prepares to host St. Paul’s Episcopal, a matchup they’re projected to win by 33 points according to Massey Ratings.
Hoover dominates on the road, still winless at home
The Buccaneers continued their peculiar season pattern by dismantling Oak Mountain 48-21, improving their road record to a perfect 4-0. Paradoxically, Hoover remains 0-3 at the Hoover Met. Earlier this season, they defeated Spain Park 21-10, with key contributions from Jonah Winston, Anderson Clark, and Jeremiah Tabb. The eighth-ranked Buccaneers will finally have a favorable chance for a home victory as winless Tuscaloosa County visits before they host second-ranked Thompson on October 17.
Mary G Montgomery defense continues to impress
The Vikings’ defense has been exceptionally stingy, surrendering just 15 points across their last three games. Their dominant 42-8 victory over Alma Bryant pushed their record to 7-0. Junior running back Kamron Smith starred with 63 yards and two touchdowns, while DJ Broughton added 107 receiving yards and a score. MGM limited Bryant to a meager 3.1 yards per carry. Upcoming contests against Fairhope and Baker will truly test this ninth-ranked squad.
Carver’s offense surges ahead of brutal schedule
The tenth-ranked Wolverines’ offense has been virtually unstoppable, evidently demonstrated in their 49-14 rout of Enterprise. Carver exploded for 21 first-quarter points and never looked back. Senior Zion Crumpton delivered an impressive performance with two passing touchdowns plus a rushing score. Since their season-opening loss to Thompson, the 5-1 Wolverines have averaged over 43 points per game. Their challenge intensifies as they face four top-11 teams to close the regular season, beginning with fourth-ranked Central.