The Hackleburg (AL) varsity football team will face off against Pickens County (Reform, AL) in a neutral playoff game on Friday, November 8 at 5 p.m. This matchup is part of the 2024 AHSAA Football Playoffs in the 1A division, where both teams aim to advance further in the tournament.
Here’s what you need to know:
- What: Alabama High School Football
- Who: Pickens County (AL) vs Hackleburg (AL)
- When: Friday, November 8, 2024
- Time: 5:00 p.m.
- Bracket: 2024 AHSAA Football Playoffs – 1A
- Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
You can watch Alabama high school football live on the NFHS Network, there are multiple options depending on your device.
- For smartphones and tablets, you can use the NFHS Network app to stream football games live and on-demand. You can also access the website, NFHSnetwork.com, through a web browser on any device, including computers and tablets, to watch games, highlights, and even non-sports events like graduations.
- On your desktop or laptop, simply sign in and subscribe to enjoy all the NFHS Network features, such as the ‘watch later’ option and access to the NFHS Store. You can also stream games on connected devices like AppleTV, Roku, FireTV, and GoogleTV.
- An annual subscription costs $79.99, or you can opt for a monthly plan at $11.99. Be sure to support your school while watching! Catch all the high school football action this season on the NFHS Network! Stay connected with your family’s team or your alma mater and never miss a game.
Top 25 AL High School Football Rankings
The Alabama high school football rankings are based on overall performance, strength of schedule, and other factors like recent performance changes (marked by +/-). For example, Auburn holds the top position with a perfect 9-0 record and a strong rating of 68.40. Other notable teams like Saraland and Spain Park, both undefeated at 9-0 and 10-0, follow closely. Teams like Vestavia Hills, at 5-5, show a significant ranking boost with a +4 change despite their losing record. Strength of schedule is a key differentiator, as seen with Hoover’s high strength rating (41.8). Additionally, the rankings reveal the importance of overall win-loss records and strength, making these rankings crucial for playoff positioning.View Full Rankings On MaxPreps
| # | School | Ovr. | Rating | Str. | +/– |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | 9-0 | 68.40 | 34.8 | — |
| 2 | Saraland | 9-0 | 57.40 | 26.8 | +1 |
| 3 | Spain Park (Hoover) | 10-0 | 56.10 | 21.1 | +1 |
| 4 | Parker (Birmingham) | 9-1 | 56.00 | 27.1 | +1 |
| 5 | Oxford | 10-0 | 55.90 | 27.7 | -3 |
| 6 | Hoover | 8-2 | 55.50 | 41.8 | — |
| 7 | Thompson (Alabaster) | 7-3 | 54.80 | 41.0 | +3 |
| 8 | Opelika | 8-2 | 53.70 | 35.5 | +1 |
| 9 | Central (Phenix City) | 7-2 | 53.60 | 36.4 | -1 |
| 10 | Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville) | 8-2 | 52.40 | 31.5 | +1 |
| 11 | Clay-Chalkville (Pinson) | 8-2 | 51.10 | 29.8 | -4 |
| 12 | Carver Montgomery (Montgomery) | 6-3 | 49.60 | 37.7 | — |
| 13 | Vestavia Hills | 5-5 | 47.10 | 43.7 | +4 |
| 14 | Jackson | 9-1 | 44.70 | 15.0 | +1 |
| 15 | Montgomery Catholic (Montgomery) | 9-0 | 44.70 | 9.8 | -1 |
| 16 | Enterprise | 6-4 | 43.80 | 36.7 | -3 |
| 17 | Mountain Brook (Birmingham) | 7-3 | 43.10 | 28.6 | -1 |
| 18 | Spanish Fort | 8-2 | 42.70 | 27.1 | +6 |
| 19 | Mary G. Montgomery (Semmes) | 9-1 | 42.50 | 22.1 | +3 |
| 20 | Baker (Mobile) | 8-2 | 41.30 | 25.3 | +6 |
| 21 | Moody | 7-2 | 40.40 | 20.0 | -1 |
| 22 | St. Paul’s Episcopal (Mobile) | 8-2 | 39.80 | 22.6 | -3 |
| 23 | Central of Clay County (Lineville) | 10-0 | 39.50 | 9.9 | -2 |
| 24 | Vigor (Prichard) | 9-1 | 39.00 | 13.1 | -6 |
| 25 | Hillcrest (Tuscaloosa) | 6-4 | 38.10 | 35.4 | +3 |
Top 25 High School Football Rankings
Mater Dei High School from California leads the national high school football rankings, maintaining a perfect 9-0 record. Georgia and Texas have strong showings, with Milton (10-0) and Duncanville (8-0) in the top three, while Carrollton and North Shore are also highly ranked with undefeated records. St. Frances Academy from Maryland saw a notable rise, climbing nine spots to rank 8th. Other undefeated teams, like Mission Viejo in California and Archbishop Spalding in Maryland, bolster the diversity of top-ranking states. Notably, IMG Academy dropped twelve spots to 17th, making way for other contenders in the national rankings..View Full Rankings On MaxPreps
| # | School | State | Ovr. | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mater Dei (Santa Ana) | CA | 9-0 | — |
| 2 | Milton | GA | 10-0 | — |
| 3 | Duncanville | TX | 8-0 | — |
| 4 | Bishop Gorman (Las Vegas) | NV | 9-1 | — |
| 5 | Carrollton | GA | 10-0 | +1 |
| 6 | North Shore (Houston) | TX | 9-0 | +1 |
| 7 | St. John Bosco (Bellflower) | CA | 9-1 | +1 |
| 8 | St. Frances Academy (Baltimore) | MD | 7-3 | +9 |
| 9 | Mission Viejo | CA | 10-0 | — |
| 10 | North Crowley (Fort Worth) | TX | 9-0 | — |
| 11 | Archbishop Spalding (Severn) | MD | 10-0 | — |
| 12 | Buford | GA | 9-1 | — |
| 13 | Boyle County (Danville) | KY | 11-0 | — |
| 14 | Lakeland | FL | 8-0 | — |
| 15 | Chaminade-Madonna (Hollywood) | FL | 8-2 | +1 |
| 16 | Orange Lutheran (Orange) | CA | 7-3 | -1 |
| 17 | IMG Academy (Bradenton) | FL | 6-2 | -12 |
| 18 | Venice | FL | 9-1 | — |
| 19 | Atascocita (Humble) | TX | 8-1 | — |
| 20 | Corner Canyon (Draper) | UT | 10-1 | — |
| 21 | Bergen Catholic (Oradell) | NJ | 8-1 | — |
| 22 | De La Salle (Concord) | CA | 9-0 | — |
| 23 | Centennial (Corona) | CA | 8-2 | — |
| 24 | DeMatha (Hyattsville) | MD | 8-1 | — |
| 25 | DeSoto | TX | 7-2 | — |
