The Alabama Sports Writers Association high school football rankings with first-place votes, win-loss record and total poll points heading into Week 5 of the AHSAA season. Others receiving votes: Dothan (2-3) 12, Baker (4-1) 5, Vestavia Hills (1-4) 3, Prattville (4-1) 2.

Check out SBLive's custom rankings formula for every division and classification of Alabama high school football ahead of Week 6

The Wildcats are still searching their first win after falling 47-7 to Thompson last week to begin their gauntlet of a 7A, Region 3 schedule. Tuscaloosa County hits the road again this week, travelling to Prattville to continue region play. It will be their first time facing Prattville since 1991. Last week: Ranked No. 6. This week: at Prattville.

Gadsden area teams that have surprised us at the midway point, highlighted by strong starts by Hokes Bluff and Sand Rock.

With Spanish Fort and Murphy meeting in a Class 6A clash, those in attendance got to see the easiest (and shortest) punt return possible in football. Backed up on its own goal line, Murphy was punting from the end zone, and the punter made a critical mistake with pressure in his face.

Here are scores from across Alabama high school football as AHSAA and AISA continue the 2024 season with Week 4.

Madison Academy’s Charleston Owens as Mars Hill plays Madison Academy at Madison Academy on Friday, August 23, 2024 in Huntsville, Ala. (Eric Schultz/preps@al.com) @lede-hsv
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@river-all Eric Schultz | preps@al.com Right at the halfway point of the high school football season, Week 6 is set to provide plenty of incredible matchups.

It's Week 4 of Alabama high school football in the Tuscaloosa-area. Follow along for live updates scores from this week's action.