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Homewood Today
By the People, for the People
Alabama High School Soccer Coaches Release First 2026 Regular Season Poll
Several new teams have emerged as early No. 1 contenders across classifications.
Published on Feb. 17, 2026
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The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has released the first regular season soccer poll for the 2026 season. Since the preseason poll, a number of teams have risen to the top of their respective classifications, including Florence moving up to the No. 1 spot in Class 7A boys and Homewood jumping to the top in their class.
Why it matters
The AHSAA soccer polls are closely watched by fans, players, and coaches across the state as they provide an early indication of which teams are the favorites to win state championships. These rankings can influence playoff seeding and generate excitement for the upcoming season.
The details
In the Class 7A boys rankings, Florence surged from No. 6 in the preseason poll to claim the top spot. Meanwhile, Homewood made a big jump, moving from an unranked team in the preseason to the No. 1 position in their classification.
- The AHSAA released the first regular season soccer poll on February 16, 2026.
The players
Florence
A high school soccer team that moved up to the No. 1 ranking in Class 7A boys.
Homewood
A high school soccer team that jumped to the No. 1 ranking in their classification after being unranked in the preseason.
The takeaway
The early rankings shake-up shows that the 2026 AHSAA soccer season is shaping up to be highly competitive, with several teams emerging as potential state title contenders.
