High School SportsMonday, November 2
Vestavia Hills and Mountain Brook head into the playoffs under new classes and brackets
The Daily Birmingham team
The Alabama High School Athletic Association eliminated Class 7A, so Vestavia Hills now plays in Class 6A, Region 3. Mountain Brook dropped to Class 5A, Region 4. In 6A, 24 of the 32 teams now make the playoffs, two more per region than before.
Class 6A takes 24 teams to the playoffs while 5A keeps its 32-team bracket
| Detail | 6A (Vestavia Hills) | 5A (Mountain Brook) |
|---|---|---|
| Bracket | 24 of 32 teams | 32 teams |
| Who qualifies | Top six in each of four regions | Top four in each of eight regions |
| First round | Nov. 6 | Nov. 6 |
| Title game | Sat., Dec. 5 | Fri., Dec. 4 |
Sources: VestaviaVoice.com, villagelivingonline.com
A top-four finish in Region 3 would give the Rebels a home playoff game for the first time in 13 years. Mountain Brook is aiming for a playoff run for the 11th straight year. Neither team’s region standings were settled as of press time.
- Region 3: Thompson, Hoover, Hewitt-Trussville, Oak Mountain, Spain Park and more
- Region 4: Homewood, Chelsea, Helena, Pelham, Calera, Chilton County, Ramsay
- 6A byes: top two seeds in each region, entering Nov. 13
- Both title games: Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, a first
12straight road playoff games for Vestavia Hills entering the season
The Rebels’ last home playoff game was Nov. 15, 2013, a 31-28 second-round win over Bessemer City.
Source: VestaviaVoice.com
Sources: VestaviaVoice.com, villagelivingonline.com