Spain Park Climbs to No. 8 in Class 6A
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its final high school football poll of the season on Wednesday.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Football
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Spain Park moved up from No. 10 to No. 8 in the Class 6A rankings after a 48-21 win over James Clemens last week. The team is 6-4 and begins the playoffs at Buckhorn on Friday, Nov. 6.
Why it matters
The final poll sets the picture heading into postseason play for Alabama's high school football teams. Spain Park's ranking change reflects its late-season win in a closing stretch of the regular season.
The ASWA final poll ranks Prattville No. 1 in Class 6A with 228 points and 19 first-place votes, while Thompson is No. 2 with 170 points. Spain Park's playoff path begins Friday against Buckhorn, and the poll does not account for playoff results.
The players
Alabama Sports Writers Association
The ASWA is the statewide organization of sportswriters that conducts and publishes the Alabama high school football polls.
Spain Park High School
Spain Park is a public high school in Hoover, Alabama, whose football program competes in Class 6A.
The details
Spain Park defeated James Clemens 48-21 last week to improve to 6-4 on the season. The ASWA poll also listed Daphne, Opelika and Carver-Montgomery as receiving votes in Class 6A.
Timeline
Last week: Spain Park defeats James Clemens 48-21.
Wednesday: ASWA releases its final high school football poll.
Friday, Nov. 6: Spain Park plays Buckhorn in the first round of the playoffs.
Season Trajectory
The final ASWA poll places Spain Park among the top ten Class 6A teams entering the playoffs, which are seeded by AHSAA's classification system. Prattville's lead at No. 1 with 228 points marks the strongest position in the Class 6A field.
Spain Park's playoff opener at Buckhorn on Friday is the next concrete game for the team. Readers following Alabama high school football can track the bracket as first-round matchups are set.
The takeaway
A final ranking reflects results through the regular season, and a single late win can move a team several spots before the playoffs begin.
What happens next
Spain Park plays Buckhorn in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6.
Further reading
For more on the state's high school competition, explore Football coverage across Alabama.
Source note: This article includes information reported by HooverSun.
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