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Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates the title win during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson coach Mark Freeman congratulates MVP Trent Seaborn during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson quarterback Trent Seaborn celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates the title win during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson cheers during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Opelika at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson’s band performs during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Thompson at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson coach Mark Freeman an Opelika coach Bryan Moore hug after the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Opelika at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's band performs during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Thompson at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates a championship win over Opelika at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Opelika at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson celebrates the title win during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson celebrates the title win during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson coach Mark Freeman reflects in the victory late iun the game against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Jeremy Alo-Perry and Chauncy Alo celebrate the win during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Jeremy Alo-Perry and Chauncy Alo celebrate the victory over Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Pryce Lewis celebrates his touchdown catch against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson coach Mark Freeman looks on during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Opelika at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Pryce Lewis grabs a pass and runs it for a touchdown against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Ethan Black kicks an extra point against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's KJ Jackson celebrates his touchdown run against Opelika with Thompson's Jared Fikes during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Trey Knight and Connor Kinnell celebrates a touchdown against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika coach Bryan Moore talks with a referee during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Thompson at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Reese Beasley kicks the game off during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Thompson at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's KJ Jackson celebrates his touchdown run against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Pryce Lewis grabs a pass and runs it for a touchdown against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Trey Knight and Darion Moseley celebrates a touchdown catch by Knight during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Opelika at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika fans cheer during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Thompson at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Pryce Lewis celebrates his touchdown catch with Zayden Felton during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Opelika at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Jalynn Washington and Thompson's Damonte Tabb chase a pass during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Blake Johnson tracks a pass during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Thompson at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Pryce Lewis grabs a pass and runs it for a touchdown against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Trey Knight and Opelika's Jayden Battle track a pass during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Trey Knight celebrates a touchdown catch against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Trent Seaborn is shaken up during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Opelika at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Trent Seaborn throws the ball long for a touchdown against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Tre Stone celebrates a penalty against Thompson during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Braiden Howard dislodges a pass to Thompson's Pryce Lewis during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Ericson Thomas blocks a pass by Thompson's Trent Seaborn during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Braiden Howard dislodges a pass to Thompson's Pryce Lewis during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Jayden Battle deflects the ball away from Thompson's Trey Knight during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Whit Cooper throws the ball during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Thompson at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson coach Mark Freeman directs his team during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Opelika at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Jayden Battle celebrates his defensive play against Thompson's Trey Knight during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Trent Seaborn runs the ball against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Trent Seaborn throws the ball against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Braiden Howard celebrates after a defensive play against Thompson's Pryce Lewis during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson cheers the game’s kickoff during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship against Opelika at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Thompson's Trent Seaborn throws the ball against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika's Nasir Billingsley runs the ball against Thompson during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Opelika coach Bryan Moore talks with an official against Thompson during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson defensive coordinator Shawn Defoor calls signals against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson coach Mark Freeman directs his team against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Urijah Casey tries to get past Opelika's Braiden Howard during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's RJ Evans runs past Opelika's Xavier Thomas during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Urijah Casey celebrates a first down against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's RJ Evans gets past Opelika's Xavier Thomas during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Jeremy Alo-Perry tackles Opelika's Aundray Vann during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Darion Moseley gets past Opelika's Jayden Battle during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Opelika's Aundray Vann finds an opening against Thompson during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Urijah Casey gets past Opelika's Lakeydrick Burts during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Opelika's Matthew Pritchett tackles Thompson's Urijah Casey during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Urijah Casey finds an opening against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Urijah Casey finds an opening against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's KJ Jackson finds an opening against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Urijah Casey tries to get past Opelika's Xavier Thomas and Braiden Howard during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Jeremy Alo-Perry, Chauncy Alo and Junior James stop Opelika's CJ Johnson during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson quarterback Trent Seaborn passes the ball against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Connor Kinnell is stopped by Opelika's Braiden Howard during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson quarterback Trent Seaborn finds an opening against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Opelika's Xavier Thomas reaches for Thompson's RJ Evans during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson backup quarterback Zealand Danielson stiff-arms Opelika's Jamel Griffin during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

A Thompson drum major dances during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson quarterback Trent Seaborn looks for the play call against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Darion Moseley tries to get past Opelika's Jamel Griffin during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson quarterback Trent Seaborn passes the ball against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Jeremy Alo-Perry, Chauncy Alo and Junior James stop Opelika's CJ Johnson during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Darion Moseley finds an opening against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson backup quarterback Zealand Danielson finds an opening against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Micah Fleming eyes Opelika's Aundray Vann during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Opelika's CJ Johnson looks for an opening against Thompson during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Opelika's Isaiah Gray deflects the pass of Thompson quarterback Trent Seaborn during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Referee Rick Johnson salutes during the National Anthem at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Urijah Casey celebrates a touchdown against Opelika that was nullified by a penalty during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson quarterback Trent Seaborn passes the ball against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Brody Campbell celebrates a tackle against Opelika during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson's Chauncy Alo and Cameron Pritchett look to stop Opelika's CJ Johnson during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Opelika's Jayden Battle breaks up a pass intended for Thompson's Trey Knight during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Thompson players react to the pregame video during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 7A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

A new high school football season is on the horizon, and there are plenty of questions to be answered.

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