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Hartselle Tigers prepare for 2026 football season in new classification

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:04 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

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Summary

The Hartselle Tigers are set to compete in Class 5A, Region 7 this season, which includes teams like Athens and Decatur. Head coach Bert Newton enters his third season with a 19-5 record and two playoff appearances. The team must adjust after losing nearly 30 seniors and longtime offensive coordinator Will Lang. Key positions, including quarterback, remain competitive as Davis Amos and Asa Priola vie for the starting role. Additionally, Hartselle is working to rebuild its offensive and defensive lines with new players promoted from other positions.

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•Hartselle is in Class 5A, Region 7 with teams like Muscle Shoals.
•Coach Bert Newton replaces multiple coaches, including offensive coordinator Will Lang.
•Team must find a new starting quarterback from Amos or Priola.
•Tigers lost key players at running back and need replacements.
•Defensive line adjustments are necessary after losing six starters.

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What they're saying

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Aug. 19—Lay of the land Hartselle will be in Class 5A, Region 7 with Athens, Austin, Decatur, East Limestone, Florence, Muscle Shoals and Russellville. — Head coach Bert Newton is entering his third season. The Tigers are 19-5 under Newton with two playoff appearances. — Last season Hartselle (10-2, 5-1) finished second in Class 6A, Region 7 and advanced to the second round of the Class 6A ...
— Yahoo Sports

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