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AHSAA Weighs Public-Private Postseason Split, Delays Reclassification to January

The association is reviewing a postseason separation after months of private-school objections during mediation that stalled its normal reclassification calendar.

Alabama High School Athletic Association office sign in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.
Alabama High School Athletic Association office sign in Montgomery, Ala. on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025.

Overview

  • Montgomery Advertiser reports the AHSAA is exploring placing private schools in separate postseason brackets, though no change has been announced.
  • AHSAA moved its reclassification decision from Dec. 15 to Jan. 23, citing “current mediation” without detailing the parties or scope.
  • On Dec. 15, private-school representatives formally challenged the 1.35 enrollment multiplier, competitive-balance movement, CHOOSE Act interpretation, AISA scheduling limits, and board representation.
  • AHSAA Director Heath Harmon was unavailable for comment, and the organization declined to confirm any public-private split under consideration.
  • ALFCA says it will not support policy changes without unanimous board approval, and Board President Terry Curtis referenced an ongoing CHOOSE Act lawsuit and similar disputes in other states.