AHSAA splits public and private schools for playoffs: Video breakdown Unpacking AHSAA decision to split public and private schools for playoff, championship competition. USA TODAY-Alabama prep crew video breakdown. The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced a postseason and championship split between its private and public member schools for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 seasons on Friday, Jan. 23. The motion for the split passed with a 13-2 decision by the AHSAA Central Board of Control. The restructured model will have six classifications for public schools and two for private schools, with...
