Alabama athletics updates: high school football and SEC soccer

The West Alabama high school football regular season has concluded, determining several teams that will advance to the AHSAA playoffs beginning November 6. Notable postseason qualifiers include McAdory, Holy Spirit Catholic Saints, Brookwood Panthers, Calera, Northridge Jaguars, Greensboro Raiders, American Christian Academy, Minor Tigers, Hillcrest Tuscaloosa, Bessemer City, Central (Tuscaloosa), Northside, Sipsey Valley, Bibb County, and Tuscaloosa Academy.

In collegiate athletics, the Alabama women's soccer team has secured the No. 3 seed for the 2026 SEC Tournament in Pensacola, Florida. The Crimson Tide earned a first-round bye and will face the winner of the Auburn versus LSU matchup on November 10. Head Coach Wes Hart noted the strength of the upcoming opponents, describing LSU as having a dangerous attack and Auburn as possessing one of the top defenses in the country.