Alabama high school sports enter postseason football and volleyball play

Local high school sports in Alabama enter critical postseason phases for both football and volleyball.

In prep football, Week 9 features several key matchups. Addison (8-0) is scheduled to face Red Bay (7-1), while Cold Springs (6-1) seeks a victory against Southeastern to clinch a first-round home playoff game for the first time since 2003. Other matchups include Parker at Cullman, Crossville at Fairview, and Good Hope at Cherokee County.

In volleyball, area championships and postseason advancement are at stake as twelve teams begin AHSAA tournament play. West Point, Good Hope, and Fairview will compete for the Class 4A Area 13 championship. Additionally, Addison and Meek will begin their pursuit of the Class 1A Area 13 championship at Meek High School. Area finalists in Classes 1A-5A are scheduled to advance to subregional matches on October 19.