WRBL is now in week three of News 3 PrepZone coverage! Stick with WRBL on air and online throughout the football season as we cover high school football games in Alabama, Georgia and across the Chattahoochee Valley.

Alabama delivered an emphatic statement in its first game of the 2026 season.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Week 3 of high school football in Alabama is in the books. We were treated to another No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in 6A. #2 Vestavia Hills paid a visit to #1 Thompson. The Warriors had no issues and dispatched the Rebels 49-0.

With the Alabama football program preparing for Week 1 of the regular season against the East Carolina Pirates on Saturday, Sept. 5, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb would reveal a goal that the team has this upcoming year.

Yhonzae Pierre proved he could do more than just rush the passer on Saturday. Alabama football’s top sack threat did that once against East Carolina, during the Crimson Tide’s 48-10 win, but he also contributed in a less-expected manner.

The second week of Alabama high school football delivered another jam-packed slate. On Friday night in Hoover, No. 9 Spain Park started slow before blowing out Bessemer

Keelon Russell showed off in his first career start during Alabama football's 48-10 win over East Carolina. He also set a new school record.