4A Region 1 Season Preview

FOX10 Big Friday Kickoff

4A Region 1 Season Preview

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Published on Jul 15, 2026, 7:32:30 PM
Total time: 01:22:30

Episode Description

Vigor and Williamson enter 2026 as the early favorites in the new-look 4A Region 1, but everything behind them is wide open. Orange Beach joins the region after statewide realignment, adding another intriguing contender to a crowded playoff race that also includes BC Rain, Citronelle, LeFlore and Satsuma.

This week on the Big Friday Kickoff Podcast, Sports Director Emily Cochran and Robert Ristaneo break down every team, the top players to watch, the biggest storylines and make their playoff predictions.

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Join FOX10 Sports Director Emily Cochran and Digital Producer Robert Ristaneo each week as they break down the biggest matchups in Alabama high school football’s Region 1, dive into the latest from South Alabama, Auburn, and Alabama, and tackle the top storylines around the NFL. Insight, analysis, and plenty of football talk—all in one place.