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West Morgan football prepares for challenging schedule in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 12:31 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Summary

West Morgan football, under coach Drew Phillips, gears up for a demanding 2026 season after a successful run. The program has recorded a 51-10 record over five years, including four playoff appearances and three consecutive region championships. Facing a new challenge with the Alabama High School Athletic Association's classification changes, West Morgan now finds itself one of the smallest schools in Class 4A. The Rebels have bolstered their non-region schedule against stronger teams such as Athens and Cullman. Phillips believes the team's emphasis on strength and experience will be crucial as they navigate this tougher competition.

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  • •West Morgan has a 34-game regular-season winning streak.
  • •Coach Drew Phillips emphasizes building a strong program.
  • •The team faces a new classification challenge in 2026.
  • •Non-region schedule includes stronger opponents like Athens and Cullman.
  • •All five starting offensive linemen return this season.
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  • 12:31 PMYahoo Sports — West Morgan football ready to take next step against a daunting schedule
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Jul. 3—TRINITY — When Drew Phillips took over as West Morgan's head football coach in 2021, he had a vision of what he wanted to accomplish. For Phillips, it wasn't good enough to build just a good team at West Morgan; he wanted to build a program. He felt it was important to build a program that could find consistent success instead of just having a great season every few years. Five years ...

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