Friday Night Lights Back On | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

High school football’s back with fireworks—tonight’s slate kicks off with the AHSAA Kickoff Classic in Phenix City, where the Red Devils host reigning champs Thompson in a rematch of last year’s nail-biter. Elsewhere, Parker vs. Vestavia Hills, Benjamin Russell (with an Alabama QB) vs. Mae Jemison, and Daphne’s “California Dreaming Bowl” clash with Spanish Fort add spice. Drama hit early too: St. John Paul II’s coach stepped down just before their opener, citing it “no longer the right fit.” But on the bright side, Central’s flag team crushed their opponents 38-0 for their 58th straight…