Autauga Returns to AISA Amid Shift | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Autauga Academy is making a dramatic return to the AISA after just two years in the AHSAA, sparking questions about whether other private schools will follow — especially as the AHSAA just split public and private schools for championships. AISA exec Michael McLendon says no other schools are planning to switch this year, citing logistical hurdles with football schedules already set. Autauga’s move opened up space after Lakeside dropped to eight-man football — and while McLendon sees future growth for AISA, he admits the next moves are anyone’s guess. Meanwhile, the AHSAA has formed a new…