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Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville celebrates a championship win over Wadley at the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Pearce Yeargan scores a touchdown past Wadley's Frisco Robertson during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Wadley's Jaquez Wilkes runs the ball for a touchdown against Maplesville during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Pearce Yeargan celebrates with Ty Bailey after they combined on a long touchdown pass against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Pearce Yeargan throws the ball against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Wadley's Jaquez Wilkes sits on the bench after an injury during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Maplesville at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville coach Brad Abbott reacts to during two timeouts in three plays on the opening drive during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Wadley at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville gathers up before the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Wadley at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Pearce Yeargan celebrates his second touchdown against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Wadley takes the field during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Maplesville at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Pearce Yeargan throws the ball against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville fans cheer during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Wadley at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Pearce Yeargan celebrates his second touchdown against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Wadley takes the field during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Maplesville at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville coach Brad Abbott (grey stocking cap) looks on during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Wadley at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Wadley coach Dake Rivers signals in to his players during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Maplesville at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville takes the field during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Wadley at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Pearce Yeargan grabs a pass to score a touchdown against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville coach Brad Abbott reacts to a play during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Wadley at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Colby Mitchell runs the ball against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Pearce Yeargan celebrates his second touchdown against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Ty Bailey runs a pass in for a touchdown against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville takes the field for the count toss during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Wadley at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Wadley's Jaquez Wilkes runs the ball against Maplesville during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville takes the field during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Wadley at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Nehemiah McCary runs the ball against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Ty Bailey runs a pass in for a touchdown against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

A pair of fans enjoy a lofty search as the watch Maplesville vs. Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Ty Bailey runs a pass in for a touchdown against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Wadley fans cheer during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Maplesville at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Ty Bailey grabs pass and runs it in for a touchdown against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Eli Hubbert celebrates with Ty Bailey after Bailey’s touchdown during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Wadley at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Wadley takes the field for the count toss during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship against Maplesville at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Wadley's Frisco Robertson draws an interference call from Maplesville's Ethan Rencher during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Maplesville's Colby Mitchell can’t reach a pass in the end zone with defense by Wadley's Frisco Robertson and Jaylon Marable during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium, in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
(Vasha Hunt | preps.al.com)

Wadley's Jaquez Wilkes eyes Maplesville quarterback Pearce Yeargan during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Maplesville's Pearce Yeargan catches a TD pass against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Wadley's Jaquez Wilkes pressures Maplesville's Pearce Yeargan during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Wadley's Cortavion Lynch runs behind the block of Jaquez Wilkes on Maplesville's Ethan Rencher during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Maplesville's Cade Smith reaches for Wadley's Cortavion Lynch during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Wadley's Jaquez Wilkes finds an opening against Maplesville during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Maplesville coach Brad Abbott directs his team during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Wadley's Cortavion Lynch finds an opening against Maplesville during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Wadley coach Dake Rivers directs his team during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Wadley's Jaquez Wilkes stops Maplesville's Nehemiah McCary during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Wadley's Jaquez Wilkes is stopped by Maplesville's Draden Brown and Luke Gray during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Maplesville's Ethan Rencher and Daniel Heard celebrate a defensive stop against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Maplesville's Pearce Yeargan eyes Wadley's Damarious Spraddling during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Maplesville quarterback Pearce Yeargan finds an opening against Wadley during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Wadley's Demon Spraddling attempts to block the PAT of Maplesville's Jace Hood during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Wadley's Frisco Robertson gets past Maplesville's Ethan Rencher during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Maplesville's Ethan Rencher interferes with Wadley's Frisco Robertson during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Maplesville's Cade Smith stops Wadley's Jaquez Wilkes during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Wadley's Frisco Robertson can't make the catch against Maplesville's Ethan Rencher during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Wadley's Cortavion Lynch runs for a TD against Maplesville during the AHSAA Super 7 Class 1A football state championship at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Ala., Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (Dennis Victory | preps@al.com)

Four defending state champions will start the season ranked No. 1 in the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s preseason high school football rankings.

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