Vote for Montgomery Advertiser's Girls Athlete of the Week

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Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:22am

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The Montgomery Advertiser is asking readers to vote for the Girls Athlete of the Week for March 28-April 3. The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) recently announced a postseason split, and Heath Harmon, the AHSAA executive director, explained the decision-making process behind it.

Why it matters

The Girls Athlete of the Week award recognizes outstanding high school female athletes in the Montgomery area, celebrating their achievements and inspiring other young athletes. The AHSAA's postseason split decision is also significant, as it aims to address long-standing debates about the competitive balance between public and private schools in Alabama high school sports.

The details

Readers can vote for the Montgomery Advertiser's Girls Athlete of the Week for the period of March 28-April 3. The winner will be announced and recognized for their athletic accomplishments. Meanwhile, the AHSAA's decision to implement a postseason split comes after years of discussions about the perceived advantages of private schools in high school sports competitions.

  • Voting for the Girls Athlete of the Week is open from April 6, 2026 until a winner is announced.
  • The AHSAA announced the postseason split decision on Friday, April 3, 2026 in Montgomery.

The players

Montgomery Advertiser

A local newspaper serving the Montgomery, Alabama area.

Vance Law Firm

A law firm sponsoring the Girls Athlete of the Week award.

Heath Harmon

The executive director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).

Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA)

The organization that governs high school sports in the state of Alabama.

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What they’re saying

“Did AHSAA consider a full public-private split?”

— Heath Harmon, AHSAA Executive Director

What’s next

The Montgomery Advertiser will announce the winner of the Girls Athlete of the Week award in the coming days.

The takeaway

This story highlights the ongoing debate around competitive balance in Alabama high school sports, as the AHSAA seeks to address concerns through a postseason split. Meanwhile, the Girls Athlete of the Week award continues to celebrate the achievements of talented female athletes in the Montgomery area.