7 local schools are now in the high school football playoffs — here's who made the cut

Buckhorn players preparing for the playoffs — Buckhorn players are definitely amped after making the AHSAA football playoffs. (Buckhorn Football Facebook)

Seven high schools from the Huntsville, Madison County and Madison City districts have been selected to continue their season in the 2026 AHSAA football playoffs.

Games will begin on Friday, November 6.

👀 Here’s a sneak peek: Two Huntsville City teams made the cut, three Madison County teams made the cut and two Madison City schools were selected. Let’s take a look at which schools are continuing their season! 👇

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Which Huntsville City schools made the AHSAA playoffs?

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Two Huntsville City Schools made the AHSAA football playoffs: Jemison High School and Huntsville High School.

Jemison finished the regular season with a 5-4 record, while Huntsville finished 4-6. Both teams will be traveling to the opposing teams’ field to play.

Huntsville High School @ Vestavia Hills
- 📅 7PM on November 6
- Tickets

Jemison High School @ Parker
- 📅 7PM on November 6
- Tickets

Which Madison County schools made the AHSAA playoffs?

Three schools in the Madison County district made the AHSAA football playoffs: Sparkman High School, Buckhorn High School and New Hope High School.

Sparkman leads the pack with an 8-2 record, while New Hope and Buckhorn finished at 7-3 and 6-4 respectively.

Sparkman High School vs. TBD
- 📅 7PM on November 13
- Sparkman received a first round bye, so they will be waiting until round two of the playoffs to hit the gridiron again.

New Hope High School @ Hatton
- 📅 7PM on November 6
- Tickets

Buckhorn High School vs. Spain Park
- 📅 7PM on November 6
- Tickets

Which Madison City Schools made the AHSAA playoffs?

Two Madison City Schools were chosen to continue their season in the AHSAA football playoffs: James Clemons High School and Bob Jones High School.

James Clemons finished the regular season at 8-2, while Bob Jones finished an even 5-5.

James Clemons High School vs. TBD
- 📅 7PM on November 13
- James Clemons earned a first round bye, so they won’t be playing until the second round.