Big Friday Kickoff Preseason Special Previews South Alabama High School Football

A preseason edition of Big Friday Kickoff aired this week, giving fans an early look at the sights and sounds of area high school football teams as they prepare for the 2026 season.

Big Friday Kickoff is a recurring preseason broadcast tradition in South Alabama, spotlighting local teams and building anticipation ahead of Week 1 as the region’s Friday night football season gets underway.

About the new season

Alabama High School Athletic Association schools compete in seven classifications, from 1A to 7A, based on enrollment. The association redraws its classes and regions every two years, and the 2026 season is the first under the 2026-28 alignment, which moved some area programs into new classes and regions.