The Montgomery area dominated Round 2 of the AHSAA flag football playoffs, with 10 out of 12 local teams advancing to either the quarterfinal or semifinal rounds across four classifications. This strong showing guarantees a Montgomery-area presence in multiple state championship games in Mobile.
Montgomery Catholic emerged as one of the top contenders in the Single A-Double A bracket, defeating Mobile Christian 48-13 after earning a first-round bye. The Knights are considered favorites to win the private school title, having won 17 straight games this season following a season-opening loss to Central-Phenix City. Last year’s runner-up kept nearly the same roster from 2025, and only one team has come within a score of beating them this season.
In the Class 1-4A bracket, four Montgomery-area teams have secured spots in the quarterfinals, guaranteeing at least one local team will reach the state championship game. Brewbaker Tech leads this group after a dominant run, with its only three losses coming against teams in higher classifications. The Rams made it to the semifinals last season before falling to Montgomery Catholic.
Tallassee could challenge Brewbaker Tech as the Tigers have also enjoyed a successful season and are familiar with playoff pressure. Marbury remains a contender as well, having recently edged Selma in a thrilling fourth-quarter comeback. Though Marbury struggled against Brewbaker Tech during the regular season, their recent win shows they could push deeper in the playoffs.
Outside the 1-4A bracket, Stanhope Elmore, Wetumpka, and Prattville have also advanced to the quarterfinals in Class 5A and 6A. Prattville faces the toughest opponent in the reigning national champion Central-Phenix City. The Lions struggled to keep pace with the Red Devils during the regular season, making this a challenging matchup.
Stanhope Elmore and Wetumpka have more favorable quarterfinal draws. If both teams win, they would meet in the semifinals, guaranteeing another Montgomery-area team a spot in the state championship for Class 5A.
The River Region’s success across multiple brackets reflects the depth of talent in Montgomery-area high school flag football this season. With several teams on track for deep playoff runs, the state title games in Mobile will feature strong local representation.
Jaeden Day of the Montgomery Advertiser provided the playoff analysis. The next phase of the AHSAA flag football playoffs will reveal which Montgomery-area teams can convert their momentum into state championship appearances.
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