Alabama high school football: Defending champions Thompson and Clay-Chalkville face off

The 2026 Alabama high school football season is underway, featuring hundreds of games across the state leading up to the AHSAA Super 7 finals in Mobile this December.

A highly anticipated nonregion matchup features defending state champions Clay-Chalkville and Thompson. Clay-Chalkville, the 6A champions, enters the game following a Week 1 victory against Creekside, while Thompson, the 7A champions, secured a 41-14 win over Central-Phenix City. The game is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, at Thompson High School in Alabaster.

Live broadcasts and replays for AHSAA games, including those featuring previous champions such as Moody and Mars Hill Bible, are available via the NFHS Network.