Top 25 Alabama high school football rankings (9/22/2024)

Phenix City remains undefeated and No. 1 as they prepare to welcome IMG Academy into town

Central Phenix City's Cameron Coleman (8) breaks free for a touchdown after a catch as Central Phenix City faces Thompson in the Class 7A football state championship at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Central Phenix City defeated Thompson 21-19. / Jake Crandall / USA TODAY NETWORK

It’s that time of the year, everyone. High school football games continued throughout the state of Alabama Sep. 19-21 and there was plenty of great action taking place.

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The No. 1 team in the Yellowhammer State remains Central-Phenix City followed by the Saraland Spartans and Thompson. As you'll see throughout our rankings things have begun to get shaken up a bit as we are now at the official midway point of the season.

Here’s the complete breakdown of Alabama's elite high school football teams, heading into Week 5 of the 2024 season, as we see it.

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1. Phenix City Central (5-0)

Central Phenix City's Andrew Alford (13) throws the ball as Central Phenix City faces Thompson in the Class 7A football state championship at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023. Central Phenix City defeated Thompson 21-19. / Jake Crandall / USA TODAY NETWORK

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: The Red Devils most impressive win is their most recent, a 34-21 victory over Enterprise.

2. Saraland (5-0)

Saraland's KJ Lacey passes against Mountain Brook during the AHSAA Class 6A State Football Championship Game at Jordan Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Friday December 2, 2022. Ms04 / Mickey Welsh / Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: Last week's 42-17 defeat of Spanish Fort feels like the best win of the season so far for the Spartans.

3. Thompson (4-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: We like Thompson's 27-21 victory over Lipscomb Academy on Aug. 29th as the team's most impressive win thus far.

4. Clay-Chalkville (4-0)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: Best win for the Cougars took place on Aug. 23rd in a 28-7 rout of Hueytown.

5. Auburn (5-0)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: The Tigers 28-21 win over Opelika on Sep. 6th seems to be the best victory to date.

6. Montgomery Catholic (5-0)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: Going into the Florida Panhandle and defeating Pensacola Catholic, 28-14, is the Knights most impressive win yet.

7. Parker (4-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: Aug. 30th's 30-16 victory over Mountain Brook remains the Thundering Herd's best win.

8. Hoover (4-1)

Hoover defeated Western 17-14 in the Broward County Classic High School Football Showcase / Hoover Football/X

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: We like the Buccaneers' 17-14 win over Western in the Broward County Classic as this club's best victory.

9. Carver Montgomery (5-0)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: Looking at the most recent win, 35-28 over Dothan, has become Carver Montgomery's best victory.

10. Hewitt-Trussville (4-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: An 18-14 victory over Vestavia Hills on Sep. 6th is the Huskies' most impressive through five games.

11. Mary G. Montgomery (4-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: The Vikings 21-17 win over Gulf Shores on Aug. 30th is the best so far.

12. Enterprise (3-2)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: A 28-21 victory over Dothan (see below) has been Enterprise's best victory.

13. Dothan (2-3)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: Though the Wolves only have a couple wins to speak of, defeating Chiles (Florida) 27-7 to start the season was impressive.

14. Spain Park (4-0)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: The Jaguars' 39-37 win over Hoover on Aug. 30th is the club's most impressive performance.

15. Oxford (5-0)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: Oxford's thrilling 29-28 victory over Mountain Brook last week is the team's best win thus far.

16. Jackson (4-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: A 20-13 victory over Baker remains the best win for the Aggies.

17. Baker (4-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: Knocking off Daphne 27-21 has been the Hornets' most impressive win through five games.

18. T.R. Miller (5-0)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: Tigers make their way into the rankings because of their most impressive victory, a 33-28 win over Hillcrest.

19. Prattville (4-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: The season-opening 41-37 victory over Pike Road is the best win of Prattville's campaign so far.

20. Hillcrest (4-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: Jaguars defeating Andalusia 13-10 on Aug. 30th is the best win this season.

21. Muscle Shoals (4-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: We'd have to say the 31-13 win over Florence is the team's best victory to date.

22. Gadsden City (3-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: A 33-28 win over Muscle Shoals to start the season has been the top victory.

23. Opelika (4-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: The season-opening 28-14 win over Benjamin Russell is the best one.

24. Central of Clay County (5-0)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: A 35-28 victory over Benjamin Russell, like Opelika (see above) is Central of Clay County's best.

25. Spanish Fort (4-1)

MOST IMPRESSIVE WIN: Defeating Fairhope 42-6 right out of the gates has been Spanish Fort's best win.

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