AHSAA adjusts private school football playoff format for upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 11:28 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The AHSAA announced changes to the private school football playoff format during a July 29 meeting. Executive director Heath Harmon confirmed that more teams will advance to the playoffs after discussions with the private school advisory committee. The earlier format, established in April, allowed four regions in Single A and two in Double A to field 16 and eight teams, respectively. Harmon emphasized the importance of providing more playoff opportunities for teams.
- •AHSAA announces changes to private school football playoff format.
- •More teams will advance to the playoffs.
- •Changes follow discussions with the private school advisory committee.
- •Original format set four regions for Single A and two for Double A.
- •Harmon highlights the goal of increasing playoff opportunities.
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — AHSAA makes adjustments to private school football playoff format
"After meetings with the private school advisory committee, the AHSAA has made changes to the private school football playoff format.
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