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AHSFHS.org                               August,  30th, 2015
      A brief history of overtime games.
   Overtime anyone?

AHSFHS.org                               August,  16th, 2015
      A list of teams with consecutive winning seasons all-time.
   Winning seasons.

AHSFHS.org                               August,  14th, 2015
      Some obscure trivia to pass the time before the season.
   Did you know?

AHSFHS.org                               August,  12th, 2015
       A look at the winningest teams over the past 25 years.
   25 seasons

Rosters                               July,  7th, 2015
       AHSFHS.org is working to complete rosters for each of the State Championship teams since the playoffs began in 1966.
   Championship Rosters

Oneonta & T.R. Miller                               May,  19th, 2015
       A fresh look at the team with the most wins in Alabama high school football history.
   All-time winningest programs.



The first all-star high school football game
AHSFHS.org                               February,  6th, 2014
The first Crippled Children's Clinic All-Star football game in Birmingham.


2013 Football Super Six





Class 3A Championship game -
                Leeds vs. Madison Academy
Class 1A Championship game -
                Maplesville vs. Pickens County
Class 5A Championship game -
                Spanish Fort vs. Muscle Shoals

Class 4A Championship game -
                Charles Henderson vs. Oneonta
Class 2A Championship game -
                Washington County vs. Tanner
Class 6A Championship game -
                Hoover vs. Auburn


The 2013 Season

Region Standings
6A    5A    4A    3A    2A    1A


Week-by-week highlights of the 2013 season
AHSFHS.org                               December,  11th, 2013
A look back at the 2013 regular season with the polls, stars and matchups.

ASWA names 2013 Mr. Football and Super 12
AHSFHS.org                               January,  15th, 2014
 Oxford's Racean Thomas named 2013 Mr. Football by Alabama Sports Writers Association.

ASWA All-State Team
AHSFHS.org                               December,  22nd, 2013
 The 2013 ASWA All-State Teams are announced.

The best five year run ever?
AHSFHS.org                               December,  12th, 2013
 Which team has the record for most wins in a five year span?

Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game
AHSAA.com;                              December,  11th, 2013
 Practice begins for the Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star game in Montgomery Dec. 14.

ASWA Back/Lineman of the Year finalists
AHSFHS.org                               December,  29nd, 2013
 The 2013 ASWA Back/Lineman of the Year finalists are announced.

All-Star Roster
AHSFHS.org                               December,  11th, 2013
 Alabama Roster for the 2013 Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star game in Montgomery Dec. 14.

Alabama high school football players in the NFL draft
AHSFHS.org                               July,  16th, 2013
The annual NFL draft and the high school football players from Alabama.


Top Ten Programs over the Past 25 Years
AHSFHS.org                               June,  22nd, 2013
A look back over the past 25 seasons and the best programs during that time span.


Week-by-week highlights of the 2012 season
AHSFHS.org                               December,  2012
A look back at the 2012 regular season with the polls, stars and matchups.

ASWA Players of the Week
AHSAA.com                               November,  27th, 2012
Players of the week from the quarter-finals of the football playoffs.

AHSAA announces 3rd round matchups
AHSAA.com                               November,  20th, 2012
Six unbeaten teams and two defending state champions survived the second round of the AHSAA state football playoffs to advance to the quarterfinal round.

ASWA Players of the Week
AHSAA.com                               November,  20th, 2012
Players of the week from the second round of the football playoffs.

Prep Spotlight
AHSAA.com                               November,  20th, 2012
Prep Spotlight on players from the second round of the football playoffs.

ASWA Players of the Week
AHSAA.com                               November,  13th, 2012
Players of the week from the first round of the football playoffs.

Records and Tidbits from First Round Playoff Action
AHSFHS.org                               November,  11th, 2012
A look back at first round action and things to look for nest week in the 2012 playoffs.

Regular season and Playoff Notes
AHSFHS.org                               November,  3rd, 2012
Regular season wrap up and playoff notes for 2012. Region Championship notes.

Alabama-Mississippi All Star Game
AHSFHS.org                               October,  10th, 2012
Alabama Squad Named For 2012 Ala-Miss Football Game.
 
Champions Challenge
AHSFHS.org                               August,  1st, 2012
2012 Champions Challenge pits Hueytown against Thomasville in Montgomery.
 
Which team has won the most consecutive season openers?
AHSFHS.org                               August 1, 2012
A look at the teams that have the longest current season opening winning streaks going into the 2012 season.
 
What is the longest tenure for a coach at one school?
AHSFHS.org                               August 1, 2012
A look at the longest tenures and most wins by a coach at one school.
 
Five Years of AHSFHS.org
AHSFHS.org                               August 1, 2012
Five short years ago AHSFHS.org became a reality. A recap of the past five years and the future.
 
New Coaches
AHSFHS.org                               August 1, 2012
107 coaching changes in Alabama will change the expectations of many fans across the state.
 
New Schools
AHSFHS.org                               August 1, 2012
Five new teams will join the action in 2012 when the teams take the field later this month.
 
Video Archives
AHSFHS.org                               March,  16th, 2011
We have added 22 games to our list of game footage at AHSFHS.org.
 
AHSAA All-star Game
AHSFHS.org                               March,  16th, 2011
Annual all star event in Tuscaloosa between 1948-1983.
 
2011 ASWA Mr Football Announced
AHSFHS.org                               January, 18th, 2011
Alabama High School Football Mr Football is announced bythe Alabama Sports Writers Association.
 
2011 ASWA All State Teams
AHSFHS.org                               December, 25th, 2011
Alabama High School Football All State teams are announced by the Alabama Sports Writers Association.
 
2011 Mr. Football Finalists
AHSFHS.org                               December, 21th, 2011
Alabama High School Mr. Football Finalists are announced by the AHSAA.
 
Super Six Game Matchups
AHSFHS.org                               November,  26th, 2011
A look into each of the Super Six Championship Games in Tuscaloosa.

2011 Super Six Championship Games Set
AHSAA.com                               November,  26th, 2011
Six New Champions To Be Crowned At Super 6.

Semi-finals Game Matchups
AHSFHS.org                               November,  19th, 2011
A look into every game in the semi-finals of the high school football playoffs.

One Defending Champ Survives To Advance To Semifinals
AHSAA.com                               November,  19th, 2011
Sweet Water is the only defending champion to advance to semifinals.

3rd Round Game Matchups
AHSFHS.org                               November,  13th, 2011
A look into every game in the third round of the 2011 playoffs.

Four Defending Champs Advance To Third Round
AHSAA.com                               November,  13th, 2011
Four Defending Champs Advance To Third Round.

Prep Spotlight
AHSFHS.org                               November,  7th, 2011
Walker County Duo Grabs AHSAA Spotlight In First Week Of Playoffs.

Second Round Tidbits and Notes
AHSFHS.org                               November,  5th, 2011
Notes on the first round of games as well as second round matchups.

2nd Round Game Matchups
AHSFHS.org                               November,  5th, 2011
A look into every game in the second round of the 2011 playoffs.

All Six Defending Champs Advance To Second Round
AHSAA.com                               November,  5th, 2011
Defending champs advance in the AHSAA Football Playoffs.

Regular season and Playoff Notes
AHSFHS.org                               October,  30th, 2011
Regular season wrap up and playoff notes for 2011. Region Championship notes.

Let the Playoffs Begin
AHSAA.com                               October,  29th, 2011
AHSAA Football Playoffs open with six defending champs looking to repeat in 2011.

Playoff Game Matchups
AHSFHS.org                               October,  29th, 2011
A look into every game in the first round of the 2011 playoffs.

2011 Season in Review
AHSFHS.org                               December, 11th, 2011
A week by week look back at the regular season with scores and highlights.
 
12 Selected To AHSAA High School Sports Hall Of Fame
AHSAA.com                               November,  20th, 2011
Roy Knapp and Jackie O'Neal join past members of the AHSAA High School Sports Hall Of Fame.
 
AHSAA Reclassification Announced
AHSFHS.org                               November,  16th, 2011
Reclassification for the 2002-13 seasons are announced and other news from the AHSAA.
 
AHSAA Reclassification Announced
AHSFHS.org                               November,  16th, 2011
Reclassification for the 2002-13 seasons.
 
2011 All Star Team Announced
AHSFHS.org                               October,  6th, 2011
Alabama All-Star Squad Announced For 2011 Alabama-Mississippi Game.
 
2011 Champions Challenge
AHSFHS.org                               August,  17th, 2011
2011 Champions Challenge pits Hueytown against Thomasville in Montgomery.
 
2011 Preseason Poll
AHSFHS.org                               August,  5th, 2011
ASWA Preseason Poll for high school football.
 
1967 Playoff Video
AHSFHS.org                               March,  24th, 2011
A short video clip of the 1967 Jones Valley at Butler semi-final game.
 
2011 Alabama High School Hall of Fame
AHSFHS.org                               January,  16th, 2011
Twelve have been selected to the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame.
 
2010 Mr. Football Selection
AHSFHS.org                               January,  15th, 2011
Jamal Golden Alabama Sports Writers Association Mr. Football Award.
 
2010 All State Team
AHSFHS.org                               December,  27th, 2010
2010 All State selections along with the Super 12 players.
 
SUPER SIX matchups.
AHSFHS.org                               November,  28th, 2010
A historical preview of the Super Six games in Auburn.
 
What is the longest tenure for a coach at one school?
AHSFHS.org                               October 1st, 2010
A look at the longest tenures and most wins by a coach at one school.
 
What is the greatest feat by a team?
AHSFHS.org                               September 30th, 2010
A survey to determine the greatest feat ever accomplished by a team. Your chance to pick a winner.
 
The true dynasty of yesteryear.
AHSFHS.org                               September 27th, 2010
The Tuscaloosa Black Bears put together a dynasty playing high school football in the 1920-30s.
 
Video - 1964 Monroe County vs. Jackson game.
AHSFHS.org                               September 27th, 2010
The Tigers take on Pine Belt Conference foe Jackson.
 
All-time ASWA poll records.
AHSFHS.org                               September 22th, 2010
Streaks and facts about the polls over the years.
 
Lawrence County's First Football Team.
AHSFHS.org                               September 15th, 2010
In 1915 Lawrence County fielded their first football team.
 
Video - 1964 T.R. Miller at Monroe County game.
AHSFHS.org                               August 26th, 2010
A battle of the Tigers. T.R. Miller holds off Monroe County to win their sixth game of 1964.
 
Forty Years of Preseason Polls.
AHSFHS.org                               August 25th, 2010
A look back at the ASWA preseason polls from 1970-2010.
 
Top ten active coaches in high school football.
AHSFHS.org                               August 23rd, 2010
A look at the top ten active coaches that roam the sidelines in Alabama.
 
Fire on the Mountain.
AHSFHS.org                               August 9th, 2010
A new book just hit the shelves at Amazon about the undefeated 1985 Sand Rock Wildcats.
 
We need your help to complete teams.
AHSFHS.org                               August 5th, 2010
Can you assist AHSFHS.org in completing your favorite team? We have put together a list of missing scores back to 1984.
 
1956 Woodlawn vs. West End video
AHSFHS.org                               August 3rd, 2010
A short video of the 1956 Woodlawn Colonels, the Birmingham News State Champions for class AAA.
 
Coach Waldon Tucker
AHSFHS.org                             August 2nd, 2010
Coach Waldon Tucker at Fayette County is likely to break all-time win mark this season.
 
The Foley Lions stadium announcers.
AHSFHS.org                               October 9th, 2010
Three stadium announcers in seventy-two years of football for the Lions.
 
Surprises halfway through the 2010 season.
AHSFHS.org                               September 29th, 2010
After five games in the 2010 season there have been a few surprise teams.
 
Fire on the Mountain.
AHSFHS.org                               August 9th, 2010
A new book just hit the shelves at Amazon about the undefeated 1985 Sand Rock Wildcats.
 
Ten Storylines for 2010.
AHSFHS.org                               August 6th, 2010
As with every season there are storylines that must be played out through the season.
 
Former football players rally around Massey
AL.com                                       August 6th, 2010
Former Grissom, Thomasville and Citronelle head football coach Ronny Massey is battling cancer.
 
We need your help to complete teams.
AHSFHS.org                               August 5th, 2010
Can you assist AHSFHS.org in completing your favorite team? We have put together a list of missing scores back to 1984.
 
Coaching Changes for the 2010 Season
AHSFHS.org                               August 4th, 2010
Seventy-four schools have a new head football coach starting the 2010 season.
 
1956 Woodlawn vs. West End video
AHSFHS.org                               August 3rd, 2010
A short video of the 1956 Woodlawn Colonels, the Birmingham News State Champions for class AAA.
 
Coach Waldon Tucker
AHSFHS.org                             August 2nd, 2010
Coach Waldon Tucker at Fayette County is likely to break all-time win mark this season.
 
2010 Preseason Poll
ASWA                                      August 1st, 2010
Hoover, Reeltown only favorites to repeat in ASWA preseason football poll
 
T.R. Miller debuts Tiger Talk Thursday
Brewton Standard                                July 31th, 2010
Fans of T.R. Miller Football have a new venue to learn more about their favorite high school team.
 
Small Schools Program of the Year UMS-Wright
MAXPREPS                         July 30th, 2010
The Bulldogs dominated the 4A level in Alabama to earn the MaxPreps Small Schools Program of the Year honors. Hoover finished fifth among large programs.
 
25 Years of Football
AHSFHS.org                         July 30th, 2010
You may be surprised at which school has the best record over the past 25 years of high school football in Alabama.
 
Ten Weeks, Ten Games
AHSFHS.org                    July 29th, 2010
We travel the state in search of the most interesting matchups and rivalries each Friday night this fall.
 
Sidney Lanier Poets
SidneyLanier.com              July 25th, 2010
A good article on the history of Sidney Lanier football and the high school in Montgomery.
 
Super Southeast 120
Mobile Press Register              July 25th, 2010
Future college stars from around the Southeast will be showcased this fall.
 
2009 Super Six Championships

The Hoover Bucs return to the top of Class 6A with a 28-23 win over the Prattville Lions.
All 2009 Super Six Photos and Game Recaps.

 * Super Bowl XLIII - The 12-4 Pittsburgh Steelers will square off against the 9-7 Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. It should come as no surprise that more than a few players with ties to the state of Alabama have helped their respective teams make it to this year’s Super Bowl.

  * High School Football & Hollywood - Hollywood portrayals of HS football, whether comedies or dramas, often portray the game at the center of a small town's existence and the focus of its attention. (1/20/09)

  * Football Timeline - A timeline of the history of high school football in Alabama. (1/19/2009)

  * 2008 Super 12 Team - The Alabama Sports Writers Association selects a Super 12 team annually. This is the 2008 edition of that team made up of the best dozen players from across the state. (12/21/08)

  * Malcolm Street Sr. - Malcolm Street Sr. was one of the biggest supporters of high school football (and other sports) in the state of Alabama. (12/1/08)

  * 2008 Playoff Brackets - It is playoff time again in Alabama. View a pdf file of the brackets for each classification. (10/31/08)

  * The Flying Squadron of Highland Home - Tucked away in the northeastern corner of Crenshaw County is the small town of Highland Home, Alabama, the land of the Flying Squadron. (10/25/08)

  * 11/13/1987 & T.R. Miller. - The Tigers have an amazing streak of consecutive games scoring. (10/18/08)

  * 2008 AL-MS All-Star Game. - Details of the Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Classic held annually in Mobile. (10/16/08)

  * Gatorade Player of the Year. - Gatorade selects a player of the year for each state. (10/5/08)

  * AL-MS All-Star Game Rosters.(9/28/08) - Rosters for the Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Classic held annually in Mobile. (9/28/08)

  * USA Today All-USA Teams. - A list of the USA Today All-USA players from Alabama. (9/22/08)

  * Parade All-Americans. - A list of the Parade All-Americans from Alabama. (9/22/08)

  * Tallassee Tigers 1941-47.  - The Tallassee Tigers arguably own one of the most prestigious winning streaks in Alabama high school football history. Over the course of seven seasons they pilled up an amazing record of 57-0-1.(9/2/08)

  * All Southern Teams. - Each year the Orlando Sentinel selects an All SOuthern team comprised of players from the southeast. Here are the players from Alabama. (9/2/08)

  * 1923 AHSAA Members. - The founding members of the Alabama High School Athlectic Association. (8/25/08)

  * 2008 Preview. - A preview of the 2008 season along with some state championship hopefuls. (8/25/08)

  * 2008 Preseason Poll. -  (8/7/08)

  * The Dental Clinic Bowl. -  (8/2/08

  * Early Football Rules. -  (8/2/08

  * 1955 Hanceville Bulldogs Team. -  (7/27/08)

  * Foley's First Football Game. -  (7/26/08)

  * A few Team Photos from the past. -  (7/27/08)

  * Dora's first season of football. -  (7/21/08)

  * Yearbooks at Birmingham Library. -  (7/17/08)

  * Researching 101. -  (7/16/08)

  * Current Head Coaching Tenures. -  (6/27/08)

  * Mac Champion. -  (4/20/08)

  * 1920 Anniston Team. -  (4/20/08)

  * Alabama & Super Bowl XLII. -  (1/28/08)

  * 2007 All-State Team. -  (12/24/07)

  * 2007 AL-MS All-Star Game. -  (12/13/07)

  * 1955 Luverne & Coach Glenn Daniel. -  (12/12/07)

  * 2007 Mr. Football Award. -  (12/11/07)

  * Mythical State Champions. -  (12/7/07)

  * NFL Players from Alabama. -  (10/21/07)

  * A Team For the Rebels.... Emma Sansom's first season. -  (10/11/07)

  * The Beginning of High School Football in Alabama. -  (8/16/07)

 
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Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History

Hazlewood won five consecutive state championships from 1988-1992. During this span the Golden Bears won 29 playoff games in a row.