Week 1 of the 2026 Alabama high school football season delivered plenty of movement in the High School On SI Top 25, but there was no change at the top.Thompson strengthened its hold on No. 1 with a dominant 41-14 victory over Central-Phenix City, and the Warriors won't have much time to celebrate. No. 2 Clay-Chalkville visits this week in an early-season showdown between the state's top two teams.Saraland, Vestavia Hills and Hewitt-Trussville all move up after impressive victories to round out the top five, while Central-Phenix City and Auburn remain in the Top 10 despite season-opening losses.Vigor, Williamson and Mountain Brook made the week's biggest jumps, each climbing eight spots, while Dothan, Oxford and Gulf Shores are newcomers to the rankings.High School On SIPREVIOUS: PRESEASON | WK 1 |1. Thompson (1-0)Previous ranking: 1Last week: Defeated Central-Phenix City 41-14Next up: vs. Clay-ChalkvilleLed by Trent Seaborn's four touchdown passes, the Warriors dominated Central-Phenix City in a statement-making opener. Now comes another major test as No. 2 Clay-Chalkville visits for a showdown between the state's top-ranked teams.2. Clay-Chalkville (1-0)Previous ranking: 2Last week: Defeated Creekside (GA) 29-20Next up: at ThompsonThe Cougars opened the season with an impressive win over Creekside, thanks in part to Cornelius Eldridge Jr.'s three-touchdown performance. Now they get an immediate opportunity to make their case for No. 1 at Thompson.3. Saraland (1-0)Previous ranking: 5Last week: Defeated Mary G. Montgomery 33-14Next up: vs. Gulf Shores on Sept. 4The Spartans rushed for four touchdowns in a convincing season-opening victory over Mary G. Montgomery.4. Vestavia Hills (1-0)Previous ranking: 6Last week: Defeated Parker 32-14Next up: at Benjamin RussellThe Rebels put together a solid defensive effort in their 18-point win. 5. Hewitt-Trussville (1-0)Previous ranking: 9Last week: Defeated Auburn 56-42Next up: vs. HillcrestThe Huskies' offense exploded for more than 500 total yards in a shootout victory over Auburn.6. Hoover (1-0)Previous ranking: 8Last week: Defeated Muscle Shoals 14-8Next up: at OpelikaThe offense sputtered at times, but the defense showed potential to be one of the best in the state this season. 7. Opelika (0-0)Previous ranking: 7Last week: Open dateNext up: vs. HooverWhile most of the state opened the season last week, the Bulldogs had an open date and now begin their season with a major test against No. 6 Hoover.8. Auburn (0-1)Previous ranking: 4Last week: Lost to Hewitt-Trussville 56-42Next up: vs. Choctawhatchee (FL)Quarterback Cason Myers had little trouble moving the ball against Hewitt-Trussville, but the Tigers will need to limit turnovers against a Choctawhatchee team that returns several starters from one of Florida's top defenses in 2025.9. Central-Phenic City (0-1)Previous ranking: 3Last week: Lost to Thompson 41-14Next up: at Pell CityThe Red Devils' offense showed some promise in the first half of last week's defeat, and they will look to build upon some of the positives they took away from their matchup with Thompson. 10. Spain Park (1-0)Previous ranking: 10Last week: Defeated Sparkman 17-13Next up: vs. Bessemer CityThe passing attack for the Jaguars got off to a good start with 276 yards and two touchdowns through the air. 11. Carver (1-0)Previous ranking: 11Last week: Defeated Percy Julian 44-0Next up: at DaphneCarver will look to carry the momentum from its season-opening rout into this week's trip to Daphne before a huge Week 3 showdown with Auburn.12. Enterprise (1-0)Previous ranking: 14Last week: Defeated Pike Road 40-38Next up: vs. Crestview (FL)Running back Darrian Beauford rushed for 132 yards and two touchdowns in the win. 13. Prattville (1-0)Previous ranking: 20Last week: Defeated Niceville (FL) 49-7Next up: at Stanhope ElmorePrattville dominated all three phases of the game in the win over the Eagles. 14. Hillcrest (1-0)Previous ranking: 21Last week: Defeated Tuscaloosa County 64-0Next up: at Hewitt-TrussvilleThe Patriots dominated crosstown rival Tuscaloosa County from start to finish in a 64-0 season-opening victory.15. Vigor (1-0)Previous ranking: 23Last week: Defeated Blount 28-7Next up: vs. Mary G. MontgomeryThe Wolves were another team in the state that got the season started with a dominant defensive performance. 16. Williamson (1-0)Previous ranking: 24Last week: Defeated Baker 33-0Next up: vs. RainQuarterback Thaddeus Wilder passed for 251 yards and three touchdowns in the win. 17. Mountain Brook (1-0)Previous ranking: 25Last week: Defeated Hueytown 60-18Next up: at UMS-Wright PrepThe Spartans came out firing in all three phases of the game. 18. Pike Road (0-1)Previous ranking: 13Last week: Lost to Enterprise 40-38Next up: vs. HueytownThe Patriots found offensive success despite the loss, passing for more than 200 yards and rushing for more than 100.19. Benjamin Russell (0-0)Previous ranking: 19Last week: Game vs. Mae Jamison suspendedNext up: vs. Vestavia HillsDue to a blown transformer in the first quarter, the game versus the Jaguars was suspended. The two schools plan to resume play at a later date this fall. 20. Muscle Shoals (0-1)Previous ranking: 16Last week: Lost to Hoover 14-8Next up: vs. FlorenceThe Trojans fell just short against Hoover in a defensive battle and get an immediate opportunity to bounce back against Florence.21. Dothan (1-0)Previous ranking: UnrankedLast week: Defeated Bay (FL) 35-28Next up: at Rickards (FL)The Wolves enter the rankings after opening with a road victory over Bay and will play two more games before a challenging midseason stretch begins against Carver.22. Oxford (1-0)Previous ranking: UnrankedLast week: Defeated Gadsden City 56-28Next up: vs. JacksonvilleThe Yellow Jackets rushed for 360 yards and five touchdowns in an impressive season-opening victory over Gadsden City.23. Parker (0-1)Previous ranking: 12Last week: Lost to Vestavia Hills 32-14Next up: vs. James ClemensDespite the loss, the Thundering Herd rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns.24. Mary G. Montgomery (0-1)Previous ranking: 17Last week: Lost to Saraland 33-14Next up: at VigorThe Vikings struggled to find offensive consistency throughout the loss to Saraland, although running back Kamron Smith still rushed for more than 60 yards.25. Gulf Shores (1-0)Previous ranking: Not rankedLast week: Defeated Parklane Academy (MS) 30-21Next up: vs. St. Paul's EpiscopalQuarterback Major Hudspeth passed for 313 yards and one touchdown in the win. Dropped Out: Baker, Jackson, Moody, Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow