Here are our predictions for the second round of the Alabama high school football playoffs in the AHSAA, as well as picks for the state championship games in the AISA.
Class 7A
Class 7A undoubtedly provides the most intriguing 2023 Alabama regional semifinal games, with three taking place between Top-10 teams in our 4A-7A rankings. Each of those games is a rematch, with Central-Phenix City, Hewitt-Trussville, and Thompson winning their respective contests in the regular season.
- Central-Phenix City 33, Auburn 17
- Mary G. Montgomery 24, Enterprise 23
- Hoover 20, Hewitt-Trussville 28
- Thompson 28, Vestavia Hills 17
Class 6A
Similar to 7A, Class 6A features some compelling matchups, include several rematches from the regular season. Of particular interest are Parker vs. Oxford and Clay-Chalkville vs. Mountain Brook.
- Saraland 40, Briarwood Christian 17
- Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 30, Helena 21
- Benjamin Russell 21, Hueytown 23
- Pike Road 27, Spanish Fort 24
- Parker 33, Oxford 28
- Gadsden City 27, Hartselle 34
- Muscle Shoals 38, Fort Payne 17
- Clay-Chalkville 38, Mountain Brook 23
Class 5A
Class 5A likely will see some close outcomes in the 2023 Alabama 5A regional semifinal round. Gulf Shores vs. Charles Henderson is one of the biggest matchups, and two more to keep an eye on are Ramsay vs. Leeds and Russellville vs. Moody.
- Gulf Shores 35, Charles Henderson 24
- UMS-Wright 23, Headland 17
- Demopolis 27, B.C. Rain 24
- Eufaula 24, Faith Academy 28
- Ramsay 33, Leeds 26
- Russellville 28, Moody 27
- Guntersville 27, John Carroll Catholic 17
- Boaz 10, Pleasant Grove 42
Class 4A
Undoubtedly the biggest matchup of the 4A second round is between Jackson and defending state champion Andalusia. This game could easily be close, as could Bibb County vs. Jacksonville.
- Jackson 38, Andalusia 33
- Handley 33, Booker T. Washington 17
- Bibb County 34, Jacksonville 30
- Montgomery Catholic 45, T.R. Miller 17
- Priceville 20, Brooks 27
- Westminster Christian 30, Deshler 17
- West Morgan 38, Corner 17
- Cherokee County 33, Haleyville 17
Class 3A
Class 3A has multiple matchups that might catch your eye this week, headlined by a showdown between Madison Academy and Mars Hill Bible. Other compelling contests are Flomaton vs. Trinity Presbyterian, Straughn vs. Thomasville, Gordo vs. Geraldine, and Sylvania vs. Winfield.
- Mobile Christian 35, Houston Academy 17
- Flomaton 21, Trinity Presbyterian 28
- Saint James 33, Randolph County 24
- Straughn 28, Thomasville 27
- Gordo 30, Geraldine 28
- Lauderdale County 30, Piedmont 24
- Madison Academy 28, Mars Hill Bible 30
- Sylvania 27, Winfield 17
Class 2A
The biggest matchup in 2A this week comes via B.B. Comer vs. Highland Home. The Tigers (11-0) and Flying Squadron (10-1) are both ranked in the Top-5 of our Class 3A-1A / AISA Top-25 rankings.
- Clarke County 20, Goshen 28
- B.B. Comer 38, Highland Home 35
- Reeltown 38, Thorsby 17
- Cottonwood 30, Isabella 27
- Tuscaloosa Academy 30, Southeastern 24
- Tanner 30, Pisgah 37
- Fyffe 40, Lexington 20
- Locust Fork 30, Sulligent 24
Class 1A
The 2023 Alabama Class 1A regional semifinal is headlined by a matchup between Elba and Millry. Both teams are ranked within the Top-15 of our 1A-3A rankings.
- Leroy 35, Georgiana 17
- Loachapoka 30, Brantley 17
- Sweet Water 30, Maplesville 17
- Elba 33, Millry 20
- Lynn 28, Coosa Christian 35
- Hackleburg 33, Valley Head 17
- Winterboro 24, Pickens County 30
- Wadley 33, South Lamar 17
AISA Class 3A
In this rematch of last season’s AISA Class 3A state title game, our pick is for Glenwood to avenge its loss against Lee-Scott. The Gators and Warriors, who are both off to the AHSAA in 2024, previously met earlier this season, when Glenwood won 42-31 at home.
- Glenwood 35, Lee-Scott 30
AISA Class 2A
The prediction to win the AISA Class 2A state championship this week is Chambers over Banks. Chambers defeated the Jets on the road earlier this season by a final score of 67-18.
- Chambers 42, Banks 14
AISA Class 1A
In the AISA Class 1A state title game, our pick goes to the Lowndes Rebels over Wilcox. Lowndes sits undefeated at 12-0 and has outscored opponents 521-44 for the season.
- Lowndes 38, Wilcox 20
