Alabama High School Athletic Association

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House committee passes bill ensuring athletics eligibility for CHOOSE Act students

Lawmakers advanced legislation Wednesday to prevent the Alabama High School Athletic Association from penalizing transferring students who utilize educational savings accounts.

March 19, 2026

A college football at the goal line on a grass field

Growing is the purpose: keeping education first in high school sports

As youth sports became a multibillion-dollar industry, the AHSAA prioritized an educational mission that focused on student character over college scholarships.

February 18, 2026

Alabama high school sports are screwed after politicians got involved

The bickering among private and public schools over AHSAA rules likely would have been worked out amicably. But then the politicians got involved.

January 27, 2026

Alabama High School Athletic Association comms director to retire

Ron Ingram, an award-winning sportswriter, served as communications director for 18 years.

October 14, 2025

Former associate director sues AHSAA for gender, age discrimination

The former associate director claims she was forced to train the less qualified man selected over her to lead the AHSAA.

July 28, 2025

AHSAA names 7 “Making a Difference” Award recipients

AHSAA recognized seven individuals for making a profound positive impact as exemplary role models in their schools and communities.

May 29, 2025

Religious liberty in Alabama: Pretty good, could be better

Alabama is one of just 10 states that does not include religion as an acceptable reason for absentee voting in elections.

September 29, 2022

The 2021 Legislative Session: Lots of talk, little action

"There were plenty of big issues and big ideas going into this session. There were very few big accomplishments."

May 18, 2021

Alabama high school football is back

Alabama high school athletes take to the field Thursday to open the 2020 high school football season, despite coronavirus fears. The season opens on Thursday with 22 games, followed by 122 on Friday and four games on Saturday. There was speculation early on that the global pandemic would halt high school football. Arizona has delayed … Continued

August 20, 2020

AHSAA schools can receive free Pixellot production units

The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced today a new program that will enable its member schools that currently lack production capabilities to receive up to two free Pixellot automated production units for use in their primary sports venues. The program is being offered by the NFHS Network, the leader in streaming live and on-demand … Continued

July 9, 2020