2023 Alabama High School Football Rankings: Classes 1A-3A & AISA

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Matt Melton
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Composite Top 25: Classes 1A, 2A, 3A, AISA

Updated 12/10/2023 – Final

The final update of our 2023 Alabama high school football rankings for Classes 1A-3A sees a new team atop the list, Class 2A’s Fyffe. Alongside the Red Devils, the other state champions who finish the year ranked in the Top-25 are as follows: 1A’s Leroy (No. 2), 3A’s Mobile Christian (No. 3), AISA 3A’s Lee-Scott (No. 11), AISA 2A’s Chambers (No. 20), and AISA 1A’s Lowndes (No. 18).

  1. Fyffe (2A) +1
  2. Leroy (1A) +2
  3. Mobile Christian (3A) +2
  4. Reeltown (2A) -3
  5. B.B. Comer (2A) -2
  6. Madison Academy (3A) E
  7. Saint James (3A) E
  8. Highland Home (2A) E
  9. Geraldine (3A) E
  10. Pisgah (2A) E
  11. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) E
  12. Elba (1A) E
  13. Lauderdale County (3A) E
  14. Sylvania (3A) E
  15. Coosa Christian (1A) E
  16. Gordo (3A) E
  17. Thomasville (3A) E
  18. Lowndes (AISA 1A) E
  19. Mars Hill Bible (3A) E
  20. Chambers (AISA 2A) E
  21. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) E
  22. Locust Fork (2A) E
  23. Pickens County (1A) E
  24. Millry (1A) E
  25. Tuscaloosa Academy (2A) E

Updated 12/3/2023

The latest update of our 2023 Alabama high school football Classes 1A-3A rankings reveals a new No. 1 team, Reeltown, which rises climbs spots from No. 3. Madison Academy (up four) and Mobile Christian (up six) also make big moves, as does Coosa Christian, which jumps eight spots to No. 15.

  1. Reeltown (2A) +2
  2. Fyffe (2A) +2
  3. B.B. Comer (2A) -2
  4. Leroy (1A) +1
  5. Mobile Christian (3A) +4
  6. Madison Academy (3A) +6
  7. Saint James (3A) -5
  8. Highland Home (2A) -2
  9. Geraldine (3A) -2
  10. Pisgah (2A) -2
  11. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) +3
  12. Elba (1A) -2
  13. Lauderdale County (3A) -2
  14. Sylvania (3A) -1
  15. Coosa Christian (1A) +8
  16. Gordo (3A) -1
  17. Thomasville (3A) -1
  18. Lowndes (AISA 1A) -1
  19. Mars Hill Bible (3A) -1
  20. Chambers (AISA 2A) -1
  21. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) E
  22. Locust Fork (2A) E
  23. Pickens County (1A) E
  24. Millry (1A) E
  25. Tuscaloosa Academy (2A) E

Updated 11/19/2023

With AISA action having come to a close, here is the latest update of our 2023 Alabama high school football rankings for that association and Classes 1A-3A. All three AISA champions – Lee-Scott, Chambers, and Lowndes – are in the Top-25, with Chambers at No. 21 after previously being unranked. In addition to the Rebels, two other teams enter the rankings this week: Tuscaloosa Academy at No. 23 and Hackleburg at No. 25.

  1. B.B. Comer (2A) E
  2. Saint James (3A) E
  3. Reeltown (2A) E
  4. Fyffe (2A) +1
  5. Highland Home (2A) -1
  6. Leroy (1A) E
  7. Geraldine (3A) E
  8. Lauderdale County (3A) +1
  9. Sylvania (3A) +1
  10. Pisgah (2A) +2
  11. Mobile Christian (3A) +2
  12. Elba (1A) +2
  13. Gordo (3A) -5
  14. Thomasville (3A) +2
  15. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) +3
  16. Madison Academy (3A) +3
  17. Mars Hill Bible (3A) -6
  18. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) +2
  19. Lowndes (AISA 1A) +2
  20. Locust Fork (2A) +2
  21. Chambers (AISA 2A) NR
  22. Millry (1A) -7
  23. Tuscaloosa Academy (2A) NR
  24. Glenwood (AISA 3A) -7
  25. Hackleburg (1A) NR

Updated 11/13/2023

Entering the second round of the Alabama high school football playoffs, as well as the state title games in the AISA, there was no change in our 2023 Top-25 rankings, as every team won its respective matchup last week.

  1. B.B. Comer (2A) E
  2. Saint James (3A) E
  3. Reeltown (2A) E
  4. Highland Home (2A) E
  5. Fyffe (2A) E
  6. Leroy (1A) E
  7. Geraldine (3A) E
  8. Gordo (3A) E
  9. Lauderdale County (3A) E
  10. Sylvania (3A) E
  11. Mars Hill Bible (3A) E
  12. Pisgah (2A) E
  13. Mobile Christian (3A) E
  14. Elba (1A) E
  15. Millry (1A) E
  16. Thomasville (3A) E
  17. Glenwood (AISA 3A) E
  18. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) E
  19. Madison Academy (3A) E
  20. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) E
  21. Lowndes (AISA 1A) E
  22. Locust Fork (2A) E
  23. Winfield (3A) E
  24. Straughn (3A) E
  25. Sweet Water (1A) E

Updated 11/7/2023

Similar to our Classes 4A-7A rankings, this week’s update of the 2023 Alabama high school football 1A-3A Top-25 sees a minimal amount of movement, with only one real takeaway entering the first round of the playoffs. That takeaway is Class 3A’s Sylvania dropping two spots to No. 10 as a result of its 21-10 loss to No. 5 Fyffe last week.

  1. B.B. Comer (2A) E
  2. Saint James (3A) E
  3. Reeltown (2A) E
  4. Highland Home (2A) E
  5. Fyffe (2A) E
  6. Leroy (1A) E
  7. Geraldine (3A) E
  8. Gordo (3A) +1
  9. Lauderdale County (3A) +1
  10. Sylvania (3A) -2
  11. Mars Hill Bible (3A) E
  12. Pisgah (2A) E
  13. Mobile Christian (3A) E
  14. Elba (1A) E
  15. Millry (1A) E
  16. Thomasville (3A) E
  17. Glenwood (AISA 3A) E
  18. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) E
  19. Madison Academy (3A) E
  20. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) E
  21. Lowndes (AISA 1A) E
  22. Locust Fork (2A) E
  23. Winfield (3A) E
  24. Straughn (3A) E
  25. Sweet Water (1A) E

Updated 10/29/23

The latest update of our 2023 Alabama high school football Top-25 rankings sees a notable change within the top five, as Reeltown rises a spot after defeating Highland Home 21-14 last Friday night. Another notable result came within Class 3A, as Mobile Christian climbed two spots after its 45-14 win over Thomasville.

  1. B.B. Comer (2A) E
  2. Saint James (3A) E
  3. Reeltown (2A) +1
  4. Highland Home (2A) -2
  5. Fyffe (2A) E
  6. Leroy (1A) E
  7. Geraldine (3A) E
  8. Sylvania (3A) E
  9. Gordo (3A) E
  10. Lauderdale County (3A) E
  11. Mars Hill Bible (3A) E
  12. Pisgah (2A) E
  13. Mobile Christian (3A) +2
  14. Elba (1A) +2
  15. Millry (1A) -2
  16. Thomasville (3A) -2
  17. Glenwood (AISA 3A) E
  18. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) E
  19. Madison Academy (3A) E
  20. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) E
  21. Lowndes (AISA 1A) E
  22. Locust Fork (2A) E
  23. Winfield (3A) E
  24. Straughn (3A) E
  25. Sweet Water (1A) E

Updated 10/22/2023

The latest update of our 2023 Alabama high school football Classes 1A-3A rankings sees 3A’s Lauderdale County jump 13 spots after upsetting previous No. 2 Mars Hill Bible, 20-14. Two teams enter the Top-25 as the Straughn Tigers make their return at No. 24, while Class 1A’s Sweet Water (7-1) makes its season debut at No. 25.

  1. B.B. Comer (2A) E
  2. Highland Home (2A) +1
  3. Saint James (3A) +1
  4. Reeltown (2A) +1
  5. Fyffe (2A) +1
  6. Leroy (1A) +1
  7. Geraldine (3A) +1
  8. Sylvania (3A) +2
  9. Gordo (3A) +2
  10. Lauderdale County (3A) +13
  11. Mars Hill Bible (3A) -9
  12. Pisgah (2A) -3
  13. Millry (1A) -1
  14. Thomasville (3A) -1
  15. Mobile Christian (3A) -1
  16. Elba (1A) -1
  17. Glenwood (AISA 3A) -1
  18. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) -1
  19. Madison Academy (3A) -1
  20. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) E
  21. Lowndes (AISA 1A) E
  22. Locust Fork (2A) E
  23. Winfield (3A) +2
  24. Straughn (3A) NR
  25. Sweet Water (1A) NR

Updated 10/15/2023

Our 2023 Alabama high school football rankings for Classes 1A-3A and AISA teams welcome Class 3A’s Winfield to the Top-25 for the first time this season. The Pirates enter the rankings at No. 25 with a 6-1 overall record.

  1. B.B. Comer (2A) E
  2. Mars Hill Bible (3A) E
  3. Highland Home (2A) E
  4. Saint James (3A) E
  5. Reeltown (2A) E
  6. Fyffe (2A) E
  7. Leroy (1A) E
  8. Geraldine (3A) E
  9. Pisgah (2A) E
  10. Sylvania (3A) E
  11. Gordo (3A) E
  12. Millry (1A) E
  13. Thomasville (3A) E
  14. Mobile Christian (3A) E
  15. Elba (1A) E
  16. Glenwood (AISA 3A) +1
  17. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) +1
  18. Madison Academy (3A) +1
  19. Sulligent (2A) +1
  20. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) -4
  21. Lowndes (AISA 1A) E
  22. Locust Fork (2A) E
  23. Lauderdale County (3A) E
  24. W.S. Neal (3A) +1
  25. Winfield (3A) NR

Updated 10/8/2023

The latest update of our 2023 Alabama high school football Classes 1A-3A rankings sees three teams make their Top-25 debuts: Locust Fork, Lauderdale County, and W.S. Neal. Of those three, Locust Fork and Lauderdale County remain undefeated, while W.S. Neal sits at 5-1 overall.

  1. B.B. Comer (2A) E
  2. Mars Hill Bible (3A) E
  3. Highland Home (2A) E
  4. Saint James (3A) E
  5. Reeltown (2A) E
  6. Fyffe (2A) E
  7. Leroy (1A) E
  8. Geraldine (3A) E
  9. Pisgah (2A) E
  10. Sylvania (3A) E
  11. Gordo (3A) E
  12. Millry (1A) E
  13. Thomasville (3A) E
  14. Mobile Christian (3A) E
  15. Elba (1A) E
  16. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) E
  17. Glenwood (AISA 3A) E
  18. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) E
  19. Madison Academy (3A) E
  20. Sulligent (2A) +4
  21. Lowndes (AISA 1A) +4
  22. Locust Fork (2A) NR
  23. Lauderdale County (3A) NR
  24. Flomaton (3A) -2
  25. W.S. Neal (3A) NR

Updated 10/1/2023

The latest update of our 2023 Alabama high school football rankings for Classes 1A-3A and the AISA is one of the most action-packed of the season so far, as four new teams enter the rankings in the Nos. 22-25 spots: Flomaton, Lamar County, Sulligent, and Lowndes. We also have a new No. 1 team atop the rankings for the first time this season, as undefeated B.B. Comer (6-0) takes over.

  1. B.B. Comer (2A) +1
  2. Mars Hill Bible (3A) +1
  3. Highland Home (2A) +2
  4. Saint James (3A) -3
  5. Reeltown (2A) +1
  6. Fyffe (2A) +1
  7. Leroy (1A) +1
  8. Geraldine (3A) +1
  9. Pisgah (2A) +1
  10. Sylvania (3A) -6
  11. Gordo (3A) E
  12. Millry (1A) E
  13. Thomasville (3A) E
  14. Mobile Christian (3A) E
  15. Elba (1A) E
  16. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) E
  17. Glenwood (AISA 3A) E
  18. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) +1
  19. Madison Academy (3A) +1
  20. Houston Academy (3A) +2
  21. Pickens County (1A) -2
  22. Flomaton (3A) NR
  23. Lamar County (2A) NR
  24. Sulligent (2A) NR
  25. Lowndes (AISA 1A) NR

Updated 9/24/2023

After another week of action on the gridiron, here is the latest update of our 2023 Alabama high school football Top-25 rankings for Classes 1A through 3A and the AISA. This week’s update is headlined by the debut of two new teams. The first is No. 21 Ohatchee, which defeated Piedmont on Friday night by a final score of 38-21. The second is Straughn at No. 25; the Tigers sit undefeated at 5-0 in Class 3A.

  1. Saint James (3A) E
  2. B.B. Comer (2A) E
  3. Mars Hill Bible (3A) E
  4. Sylvania (3A) E
  5. Highland Home (2A) E
  6. Reeltown (2A) E
  7. Fyffe (2A) +2
  8. Leroy (1A) +2
  9. Geraldine (3A) -2
  10. Pisgah (2A) +1
  11. Gordo (3A) +2
  12. Millry (1A) +2
  13. Thomasville (3A) +2
  14. Mobile Christian (3A) +2
  15. Elba (1A) +2
  16. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) +2
  17. Glenwood (AISA 3A) +2
  18. Pickens County (1A) -6
  19. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) +1
  20. Madison Academy (3A) +3
  21. Ohatchee (3A) NR
  22. Houston Academy (3A) +2
  23. Piedmont (3A) -15
  24. Wadley (1A) +1
  25. Straughn (3A) NR

Updated 9/17/2023

Similar to our 4A-7A Top 25 update this week, the 2023 Alabama high school football rankings for Classes 1A-3A and the AISA saw very little movement coming out of Week 4. The lone takeaway was the rise of Glenwood three spots to No. 19 after the Gators picked up a big 42-31 win over Lee-Scott on Friday night. The Warriors fell two spots to No. 20 as a result.

  1. Saint James (3A) E
  2. B.B. Comer (2A) E
  3. Mars Hill Bible (3A) E
  4. Sylvania (3A) E
  5. Highland Home (2A) E
  6. Reeltown (2A) E
  7. Geraldine (3A) E
  8. Piedmont (3A) E
  9. Fyffe (2A) E
  10. Leroy (1A) E
  11. Pisgah (2A) E
  12. Pickens County (1A) E
  13. Gordo (3A) E
  14. Millry (1A) E
  15. Thomasville (3A) E
  16. Mobile Christian (3A) E
  17. Elba (1A) E
  18. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) +1
  19. Glenwood (AISA 3A) +3
  20. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) -2
  21. Tuscaloosa Academy (2A) -1
  22. Dadeville (3A) -1
  23. Madison Academy (3A) E
  24. Houston Academy (3A) E
  25. Wadley (1A) E

Updated 9/11/2023

Wadley debuts at No. 25 in the latest update of our 2023 Alabama high school football rankings for Classes 1A-3A and the AISA. The 1A Bulldogs are undefeated, with wins over Horseshoe Bend, Ranburne, and Spring Garden.

  1. Saint James (3A) E
  2. B.B. Comer (2A) E
  3. Mars Hill Bible (3A) E
  4. Sylvania (3A) +1
  5. Highland Home (2A) +1
  6. Reeltown (2A) +1
  7. Geraldine (3A) +1
  8. Piedmont (3A) -4
  9. Fyffe (2A) E
  10. Leroy (1A) E
  11. Pisgah (2A) E
  12. Pickens County (1A) E
  13. Gordo (3A) E
  14. Millry (1A) E
  15. Thomasville (3A) E
  16. Mobile Christian (3A) E
  17. Elba (1A) E
  18. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) +1
  19. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) +1
  20. Tuscaloosa Academy (3A) +1
  21. Dadeville (3A) +1
  22. Glenwood (AISA 3A) +1
  23. Madison Academy (3A) +1
  24. Houston Academy (3A) +1
  25. Wadley (1A) NR

Updated 9/3/2023

As we enter Week 3 of the 2023 Alabama high school football season, two new teams enter our Classes 1A-3A and AISA Top-25 rankings. Geraldine debuts at No. 8 after its 17-6 win over previous No. 2 Fyffe. The second of those new teams, Class 3A’s Houston Academy, comes in at No. 25; the Raiders sit undefeated at 2-0 after victories over Wicksburg and Daleville.

  1. Saint James (3A) E
  2. B.B. Comer (2A) +2
  3. Mars Hill Bible (3A) +2
  4. Piedmont (3A) -1
  5. Sylvania (3A) +1
  6. Highland Home (2A) +1
  7. Reeltown (2A) +1
  8. Geraldine (3A) NR
  9. Fyffe (2A) -7
  10. Leroy (1A) -1
  11. Pisgah (2A) E
  12. Pickens County (1A) E
  13. Gordo (3A) -3
  14. Millry (1A) E
  15. Thomasville (3A) E
  16. Mobile Christian (3A) E
  17. Elba (1A) E
  18. Aliceville (2A) -5
  19. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) E
  20. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) +1
  21. Tuscaloosa Academy (3A) -3
  22. Dadeville (3A) E
  23. Glenwood (AISA 3A) +1
  24. Madison Academy (3A) +1
  25. Houston Academy (3A) NR

Updated 8/27/2023

As we enter Week 2 of the 2023 Alabama high school football season, the latest update to our Classes 1A-3A and AISA Top-25 rankings sees only one new team enter the mix: the Madison Academy Mustangs. The Mustangs opened the season with a big road win last Friday night, routing Deshler by a final score of 42-6. Among the other Week 1 takeaways, Pickens County jumps a spot to No. 12 after its 8-6 win over Aliceville, and Tuscaloosa Academy and Lee-Scott made the biggest upward moves as a result of last week’s contests.

  1. Saint James (3A) E
  2. Fyffe (2A) E
  3. Piedmont (3A) E
  4. B.B. Comer (2A) E
  5. Mars Hill Bible (3A) E
  6. Sylvania (3A) E
  7. Highland Home (2A) E
  8. Reeltown (2A) E
  9. Leroy (1A) E
  10. Gordo (3A) E
  11. Pisgah (2A) E
  12. Pickens County (1A) +1
  13. Aliceville (2A) -1
  14. Millry (1A) E
  15. Thomasville (3A) E
  16. Mobile Christian (3A) E
  17. Elba (1A) +1
  18. Tuscaloosa Academy (2A) +2
  19. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A) +2
  20. Ariton (2A) -3
  21. Trinity Presbyterian (3A) +1
  22. Dadeville (3A) -3
  23. Lexington (2A) E
  24. Glenwood (AISA 3A) +1
  25. Madison Academy (3A) NR

Preseason Top 25 – Updated 8/20/2023

The 2023 Alabama high school football season has arrived, meaning it’s time for our preseason Top-25 rankings for Classes 1A, 2A, and 3A, as well as the AISA. The rankings will be updated weekly throughout the season.

Headlining our 2023 Alabama high school preseason Top-25 is defending Class 3A state champion Saint James at No. 1, with 2A title winner Fyffe following close behind the Trojans at No. 2. Defending Class 1A state champion Leroy begins the season at No. 9, and 2022 AISA 3A champion Lee-Scott is ranked 21st.

  1. Saint James (3A)
  2. Fyffe (2A)
  3. Piedmont (3A)
  4. B.B. Comer (2A)
  5. Mars Hill Bible (3A)
  6. Sylvania (3A)
  7. Highland Home (2A)
  8. Reeltown (2A)
  9. Leroy (1A)
  10. Gordo (3A)
  11. Pisgah (2A)
  12. Aliceville (2A)
  13. Pickens County (1A)
  14. Millry (1A)
  15. Thomasville (3A)
  16. Mobile Christian (3A)
  17. Ariton (2A)
  18. Elba (1A)
  19. Dadeville (3A)
  20. Tuscaloosa Academy (2A)
  21. Lee-Scott (AISA 3A)
  22. Trinity Presbyterian (3A)
  23. Lexington (2A)
  24. Brantley (1A)
  25. Glenwood (AISA 3A)
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