Top 25 Alabama high school football rankings (9/28/2024)

Despite no game because of Hurricane Helene, Phenix City holds strong at No. 1

Central Phenix City's Cameron Coleman (8) celebrates his touchdown 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. 26-27 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 after no game with IMG Academy and then 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 officially past the midway point of the season.

Here’s the complete breakdown of Alabama's elite high school football teams, heading into Week 6 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

No game with IMG Academy because of Hurricane Helene equals no movement at the top of this week's rankings. The Red Devils face No. 5 Auburn this upcoming week. Buckle up.

2. Saraland (5-0)

Saraland's Ryan Williams (1) scores his second touchdown of the night against Clay-Chalkville during the AHSAA Class 6A football state championship game at Bryant Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Friday December 8, 2023. / Mickey Welsh / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Spartans enjoyed a bye week before they take on Baldwin County at home this upcoming week.

3. Clay-Chalkville (5-0)

It's literally that close between Clay-Chalkville and a Thompson. A mere one point separated the two in a 14-13 decision that went the Cougars' way.

4. Thompson (4-2)

Got to feel for the Warriors as they've lost both of their games by one point this season. Ouch.

5. Auburn (5-0)

Tigers had a bye week and gear up for what will be Game of the Week this Friday when they take on No. 1 Phenix City Central.

6. Montgomery Catholic (5-0)

Catholic's Zaylan Jackson-Ligon (8) runs the ball at Montgomery Catholic Preparatory School in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. Catholic leads Charles Henderson 28-6 at halftime. / Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Knights had a bye week and take on Carroll at home this upcoming Friday night.

7. Parker (5-1)

The Thundering Herd escaped Hoover with a thrilling 14-10 victory over the Buccaneers. They'll take on Jackson-Olin this week.

8. Carver Montgomery (5-0)

Carver takes the field for the Vestavia Hills game at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., on Friday August 23, 2024. / Mickey Welsh / Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Wolverines had a bye week and take on Enterprise at home this upcoming Friday night.

9. Hoover (4-2)

Hoover Buccaneers head into the classic under interim head coach Chip English /

Hard top drop these guys too far down after only falling 14-10 to Parker. A meeting with Oak Mountain is coming up.

10. Hewitt-Trussville (5-1)

The Huskies made easy work of Pinson Valley in a 59-7 rout. Now they get ready for a showdown with Thompson.

11. Mary G. Montgomery (5-1)

The Vikings kept the good times rolling when they cruised to a 42-0 victory over Baldwin County.

12. Enterprise (3-2)

The Wildcats had a bye week and take on Carver Montgomery at home this upcoming Friday night.

13. Dothan (2-3)

Dothan's Tamarion Peterson (5) pitches the ball to Dothan's Raymon Blackmon (0) at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. Dothan leads Jeff Davis 31-6 at halftime. / Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Wolves had a bye week and take on Opelika at home this upcoming Friday night.

14. Spain Park (5-0)

Not many teams can lay the claim to playing as well as Spain Park right now. The Jaguars remained undefeated after a 34-24 win over James Clemens.

15. Oxford (6-0)

The Yellow Jackets just keep rolling as they took care of business in a 35-10 win over Helena.

16. Jackson (5-1)

The Aggies left no doubt out on the field when they cruised to a 42-6 victory over LeFlore.

17. Baker (4-1)

The Hornets had a bye week and take on Robertsdale at home this upcoming Friday night.

18. T.R. Miller (6-0)

If you thought T.R. Miller was going to slow down at all, you would've been dead wrong. The Tigers remained undefeated after a 28-14 win over UMS-Wright Prep.

19. Prattville (4-1)

The Lions had a bye week and take on Vestavia Hills at home this upcoming Friday night.

20. Hillcrest (5-1)

Hillcrest bounced back from the loss to T.R. Miller last week with a 29-20 win over Greenville.

21. Muscle Shoals (4-1)

The Trojans had a bye week and take on Athens at home this upcoming Friday night.

22. Gadsden City (4-1)

The Titans are winners of three in a row after a 40-27 victory over Bob Jones.

23. Opelika (5-1)

One of the more impressive wins on Friday was that of Opelika when they defeated Pike Road, 31-20.

24. Central of Clay County (6-0)

The Volunteers made sure they kept the undefeated record intact with a 35-21 win over Scottsboro. Solid win for Central of Clay County.

25. Spanish Fort (5-1)

Impressive win after impressive win for the Toros and they added another under their belt with a 21-7 victory over Daphne this past Friday.

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