Predictions for the Second Round of the Alabama High School Football Playoffs
It’s time for the second round of the Alabama high school football playoffs. Here are our predictions for this week’s contests.
7A
- Central-Phenix City 35, Theodore 17
- Auburn 28, Enterprise 21
- Thompson 49, Oak Mountain 10
- Hoover 28, Hewitt-Trussville 17
The most-intriguing Class 7A second round matchup comes from Hoover hosting Hewitt-Trussville, as well as yet another potential upset possible when Auburn takes on Enterprise. Expect both Central-Phenix City and Thompson to cruise to wins at home as well.
6A
- Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 35, Baldwin County 14
- Saraland 28, Lee-Montgomery 17
- Hueytown 35, McGill-Toolen 21
- Spanish Fort 24, Opelika 21
- Pinson Valley 35, Oxford 17
- Mountain Brook 28, Jackson-Olin 20
- Gardendale 24, Homewood 17
- Clay-Chalkville 42, Briarwood Christian 24
Class 6A offers many intriguing matchups, many of which you could consider as toss-ups such as Spanish Fort/Opelika and Mountain Brook/Jackson-Olin. While there will be some close games, don’t be surprised if Clay-Chalkville, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, and Pinson Valley win big either.
5A
- Demopolis 28, Andalusia 24
- UMS-Wright 35, Greenville 14
- Faith Academy 28, Central-Clay County 24
- Pike Road 38, St. Paul’s Episcopal 17
- Ramsay 35, Center Point 17
- Pleasant Grove 45, Leeds 14
- Russellville 24, Fairview 21
- Alexandria 28, Parker 24
The most-intriguing Class 5A matchup comes from Alexandria taking on Parker, a game which will feature two of the top 5A teams in the state. While that game will likely be the closest, other matchups could play out similarly such as Faith Academy/Central-Clay County and Russellville/Fairview.
4A
- American Christian 35, Jacksonville 21
- Vigor 42, Cherokee County 14
- Handley 42, Bibb County 10
- St. James 24, Jackson 21
- Madison Academy 45, Priceville 17
- Northside 20, Good Hope 17
- Brooks 38, Randolph School 20
- Gordo 30, Oneonta 17
Class 4A could see some potential blowouts this week with many of the top teams in favorable matchups. There are also two games that could be close in-particular such as St. James/Jackson and Northside/Good Hope.
3A
- Trinity Presbyterian 28, Montgomery Academy 17
- T.R. Miller 24, Opp 17
- Montgomery Catholic 45, Bayside Academy 14
- Slocomb 24, Hillcrest 21
- Fyffe 38, Pennington 7
- Saks 30, Oakman 24
- Piedmont 35, Lauderdale County 17
- Winfield 42, Ohatchee 21
Similar to Class 6A previously, 3A offers many intriguing matchups headlined by Trinity Presbyterian taking on Montgomery Academy. However, in a classification full of must-see games, don’t be surprised if T.R. Miller taking on Opp is the game of the week.
2A
- Comer 28, Isabella 17
- Ariton 35, Clarke County 28
- Lanett 30, Luverne 21
- Elba 38, Highland Home 17
- Southeastern 28, Sulligent 24
- Midfield 21, Cleveland 17
- Mars Hill Bible 35, Tanner 10
- Spring Garden 35, Aliceville 14
Class 2A could see some big wins as well with many of the top teams in favorable matchups. High scoring wins are likely this week in 2A, with the game of week in Midfield/Cleveland likely being a close, low-scoring contest.
1A
- Notasulga 24, Keith 21
- Brantley 42, Millry 28
- Maplesville 35, Linden 17
- Sweet Water 42, Kinston 7
- Meek 28, Woodland 21
- Wadley 42, Hubbertville 35
- Decatur Heritage 32, Ragland 24
- Pickens County 35, Winterboro 21
The game of the week in Class 1A goes to Notasulga taking on Keith, as well as few other intriguing matchups such as Meek/Woodland and Wadley/Hubbertville. Teams such as Maplesville and Sweet Water are also set for potential high-scoring wins this week.
AISA 3A
- Pike Liberal Arts 38, Glenwood 17
- Lee-Scott 24, Tuscaloosa 14
AISA 3A will see a rematch of the 2020 state championship this week as Pike hosts Glenwood in the second round. With trips to the state title game on the line, expect two close games, especially with Lee-Scott/Tuscaloosa.
AISA 2A
- Escambia 28, Chambers 24
- Autauga 45, Patrician 10
Undoubtedly the game of the week in AISA comes from a 2A showdown between Escambia and Chambers. The winner will likely face Autauga in the state title game.
AISA 1A
- Sparta 35, Lowndes 20
- Crenshaw Christian 24, Jackson 20
The AISA 1A semifinals will likely bring two close matchups this week. Each of these games could be considered toss-ups with Sparta and Crenshaw Christian likely coming out on top.
Written by: Matt Melton
