The high school football season kicks off this Friday night with local teams鈥�Briarwood, Chelsea, Oak Mountain, and Spain Park鈥攁ll engaging in non-region matchups. Moody starts the season with a new head coach, Kyle Tatum, following their state championship win last year. Meanwhile, Chelsea welcomes veteran coach Tad Niblett, and Oak Mountain looks to bounce back under Jason Kervin. Each team aims to start the season strong, with significant matchups on the line.

By the Numbers
  • Moody set school records last season with 13 wins and scored 574 points.
  • Spain Park finished last season with a record of 9-3, making it to the second round of playoffs.
State of Play
  • Moody will host Briarwood, looking to extend their winning streak against them.
  • Chelsea plays against Southside with both teams seeking improvement after last year's mediocre performances.
  • New head coaches at multiple schools add an element of unpredictability to the season opener.
What's Next

In the following week, Briarwood faces Homewood, and Moody remains at home to compete against Helena. Chelsea hosts Gardendale while Southside travels to Hokes Bluff. Each team's performance this week will impact their momentum going forward.

Bottom Line

Local football teams are eager to establish their identity this season, especially with new coaching staff and talent on display. The results from this Friday will set the tone for the rest of the season, highlighting both potential and the need for growth moving forward.