Tuscaloosa Academy Knights

On a cold, fall Friday evening, the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights traveled to Montgomery, Ala., for the 3A AISA State Championship to play the Pike Liberal Arts Patriots. “Disappointed with the loss, not with the effort. They played hard, played with class and laid it all out there… I couldn’t be more happier for them,” said Tuscaloosa Academy head coach Josh Wright. Pike received possessi ... Read M

The Tuscaloosa Academy Knights (7-4, 5-0) defeated the Lee-Scott Academy Warriors (8-3, 3-2), 26-13, in the semifinals of the AISA 3A playoffs.

Tuscaloosa Academy Knights defeat Valiant Cross Warriors 31-6 in the first round of the AISA playoffs.

The Tuscaloosa Academy Knights (4-4, 4-0) defeated the Morgan Academy Senators (4-4, 2-2) on homecoming 17-7 to win the AISA 3A Region 2. The Knights defense held strong throughout the evening only allowing one touchdown and holding the Senators to just 1-for-6 on fourth down.

High school football “Week One” is in two weeks, and five Tuscaloosa-area programs are represented in the Alabama Sports Writers’ Associations Poll. From the Green Wave of Gordo High School to the AISA Tuscaloosa Academy Knights, there is a lot to be excited about if you are a fan of preps football in west Alabama. In 6A, the hi...