Week nine of the 2025 football season is history. Many teams have clinched a playoff spot with many more to be claimed this coming week. Here are a few tidbits from this past week's games.

   *   The AHSFHS Podcast is uploaded for our listeners. This week take a look at the playoff possibilities for all 52 regions from 7A down to 1A. Join us as TP gives us some predictions and we pass out helmet stickers.

   *   I want to let everyone know that we are not the official site for anything.  I do my best to figure out all the tiebreakers in all 52 regions but it takes time and can be tiresome.  Most times I am right but do miss a few things because there are so many variables involved.  The AHSAA is the final and only official site for all region standings but we don't get to see those until about Wednesday. 

   *   We at AHSFHS.org want to wish Ron Ingram the best in his retirement.  He has been very instrumental over the past 50 years in making high school sports what they are today in the state.  Ron was always there for me to answer questions when I got confused about something which is often.  He will be missed not only by me but by all high school sports fans. 

   *   Look for the Barber Shop Guru predictions on Tuesday along with the usual content at AHSFHS.org.  The guys struggled a little last week but will bounce back this week I am sure.  You can test your luck in beating them by joining us in the forums.

   *   No out-of-state games this week with a few more to be played the last week of the regular season. Here is how our great state stacks up thus far. Overall the AHSAA schools are 24-16 against other states.  Here are the records against neighboring states.  Georgia (4-6), Florida (12-10), Mississippi (7-0), Tennessee (1-0) and South Carolina (1-0).  There are a handful of out of state games on the slate next week.

   *   The game of the year or at least the game of the week was Williamson taking on Vigor in Mobile.  The Lions took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown and defeated the Wolves 22-14 in overtime.  Both teams played exceptional well especially on defense.

   *   Dominant wins:  Pike Road scored on the first play of the game and ran over previously undefeated Russell County by a score of 49-7.  McKenzie just outscored Brantley 76-45.  Appalachian shocked Woodville 62-7. 

   *   More statement wins.  Auburn dominated Carver Montgomery 41-7 in what was thought to be a close matchup.  Alexandria got past Cherokee County 36-28.  Theodore beat Gulf Shores 20-14 in a huge region one game.  Clay-Chalkville got a little revenge for last year's loss by beating Oxford 40-16. 

   *  We always have a few upsets and this week was no different.  Hoover knocked off 17 point favorite Thompson 33-30 on a last second 55 yard field goal.  G.W. Long surprised Providence Christian as a 12 point underdog.  Ashville upset Hokes Bluff 24-21 and Baker shocked favorite Mary Montgomery 43-28.  Homewood upset Parker 35-28 after jumping out to a quick 21-0 lead.

   *  Comeback wins?  The Baker win over MGM was pivotal for region one.  The Hornets overcame a 28-23 deficit to win the game.  Pleasant Valley came back from being down 20-7 early to defeat North Sand Mountain 42-27.  Hartselle scored on an 8-yard run with 8 seconds remaining in the game to defeat Jasper 17-14. 

   *  Close games?  James Clemens needed a last second 36 yard field goal to get past region foe Austin 33-31.  Jackson-Olin got past Minor 46-40 to keep their playoff hopes alive on Thursday.  Fairview needed every point they could get to defeat Sardis 41-39.  Robertsdale scored a 42-35 victory over Alma Bryant in double overtime to snap a 22 game region losing streak and get their first ever win over a 7A school.

   *   Fyffe has been ranked by the ASWA for an amazing 184 consecutive polls dating back to the 2009 season. The Red Devils were ranked #3 last week in Class 3A and defeated Holly Pond 54-14.

   *   Wadley has the state's longest winning streak currently at twenty-two games. The Bulldogs took last week off in preparation fro their huge game this week against Winterboro.

   *   Columbia holds onto the longest losing streak at 99 straight setbacks. The Eagles fell to Athens 64-14. They hold the all-time record for consecutive losses.

   *   Demopolis owns a string of 32 consecutive region victories. The Tigers knocked off Jemison 35-8 but will have a tougher task this week as the host undefeated Northside.

   *   Columbia has also lost 60 consecutive region games.

   *   West Morgan has won 32 straight regular season games following the Rebels win over Central Florence by a score of 57-19 Friday.

   *   Saraland, ranked #2 in 6A, has reeled off a string of 37 consecutive home victories.  The Spartans shutout Murphy 55-0.

   *   Saraland also has the longest away winning streak with 16 consecutive road wins. They finish the season with four straight home games and will not be back on the road until the playoffs

   *   The Red Devils of Fyffe are currently sitting on a string of 341 games without being shutout.  T.R. Miller tops this list with a string of 354 games.

   *   Coach Darrell Higgins and his Mars Hill Panthers continue to roll following a 55-0 shutout of Colbert Heights. The win gives Coach Higgins the 100th victory of his career.  Through ten seasons his record is an amazing 100-27 at Mars Hill.

   *   The Leroy Bears won the 600th game in program history. Congratulations to the Bears and this great accomplishment.  They first fielded a football team back in 1926 and since have gone 600-407-26.  Plus they won a few state championships along the way.

   *   Jeff Kelly has led the Saraland Spartans the past fifteen seasons to a state championship and 153 wins on the field.  On Friday he won the 200th game of his 22 year career.  His overall record stands at 200-71.

Team approaching the 700 win club
  698  -  Demopolis  (698-338-42)
  694  -  Colbert County  (694-402-22)
  693  -  Enterprise  (693-350-34)

Team approaching the 600 win club
   600  -  Leroy  (600-407-26)
   597  -  Piedmont  (597-420-30)
   595  -  Foley  (595-372-27)

Team approaching the 500 win club
  496  -  Washington County  (496-401-22)
  494  -  Notasulga  (494-441-17)
  493  -  Lamar County  (493-497-46)
  492  -  Parker  (492-364-27)


Coaches approaching the 300 win club
  295  -  Dale Pruitt (Plainview) in Alabama (295-147)
  291  -  Trent Taylor (Andalusia)  (291-155)

Coaches approaching the 250 win club
  249  -  Stacy Luker (South Choctaw Academy)  (249-106)
  247  -  Bob Godsey (Madison Academy)  (247-85)

Coaches approaching the 200 win club
  200  -  Jeff Kelly (Saraland)  (200-71)
  198  -  Jason Allen  (Chambers Academy)  (198-86-1)
  198  -  Keith Etheredge  (Auburn)  (198-63)

Coaches approaching the 150 win club
  147  -  Alton Hudson (Sparta Academy)  (147-140)

Coaches approaching the 100 win club
  100  - Darrell Higgins (Mars Hill)  (100-27)
  99  - Joel Poole (Woodville)  (99-107)
  98  - Ben Berguson (Homewood)  (98-53)
  97  - Josh Floyd (Hewitt-Trussville)  (97-40)
  97  - Matt Geohagan (Bibb County)  (97-33)
  96  - Chris Musso (Oak Grove)  (96-91)
  94  - Sam Adams (Oxford)  (94-48)
  93  - George Bates (Shades Valley)  (93-66)
  93  - Richie Busby (Helena)  (93-48)