Alabama Private Schools Divided Into New Baseball Areas

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The Alabama High School Athletic Association's Central Board of Control has voted on the new classifications and area alignments for private school baseball teams in the 2027 and 2028 seasons. The private schools will now be separated from public schools for championship play, with eight new areas created across the state.

Why it matters

This realignment marks a significant shift in how high school baseball is structured in Alabama, with private schools now competing independently from public schools for state titles. The new areas will impact recruiting, scheduling, and competitive dynamics across the state.

The details

The eight new private school baseball areas are as follows: Area 1 (Faith Academy, McGill-Toolen, St. Michael, St. Paul's, UMS-Wright), Area 2 (Glenwood, Houston Academy, Lee-Scott, Montgomery Catholic), Area 3 (American Christian, Briarwood, Indian Springs, John Carroll), Area 4 (Madison Academy, Randolph, St. John Paul II, Westminster Christian), Area 5 (Altamont, Cornerstone School, Jefferson Christian, Sumiton Christian, Westminster-Oak Mountain), Area 6 (Faith Christian, Hope Christian, Jacksonville Christian, Donoho, Victory Christian), Area 7 (Athens Bible, Covenant Christian, Lindsay Lane, Mars Hill Bible, Shoals Christian), and Area 8 (Coosa Christian, Decatur Heritage, Westbrook Christian, Whitesburg Christian).

• The AHSAA's Central Board of Control voted on the new private school baseball areas on Friday, March 13, 2026.
• The new private school baseball areas will be in effect for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.