Winter sports reclassification brings significant changes for several local teams, with Chelsea, Spain Park, Montevallo, and Briarwood among the key schools affected. The reclassification, announced by the AHSAA, sees shifts in classes for various sports teams, with notable movements such as Chelsea and Spain Park returning to Class 6A, Montevallo moving up to Class 5A, and Briarwood dropping to Class 5A. Other schools like Indian Springs and Oak Mountain maintain their classifications. Basketball areas for different classes were revealed, setting up new matchups for the upcoming seasons.

The Big Picture

The winter sports reclassification signifies a restructuring of classes for local teams, creating a new competitive landscape for the upcoming seasons.

By the Numbers
  • Montevallo transitions to Class 5A in all sports.
  • Briarwood moves down to Class 5A.
  • Thompson and Oak Mountain share Class 7A, Section 2 in boys wrestling.
  • Helena, Pelham, Chelsea, and Spain Park to compete in Class 6A, Section 1 for boys wrestling.
  • Calera, Chelsea, Helena, Oak Mountain, Pelham, Spain Park, and Thompson will share Region 4 for boys and girls bowling.
State of Play
  • Chelsea and Spain Park have returned to Class 6A for winter sports.
  • Montevallo moves up to Class 5A across all sports.
  • Briarwood shifts to Class 5A in basketball and indoor track and field.
  • Thompson and Oak Mountain will share wrestling sections in different classes.
What's Next

The reclassification sets the stage for new rivalries and challenges as teams adjust to their new classifications and prepare for the upcoming winter sports seasons.

Bottom Line

The winter sports reclassification brings about significant shifts for local teams, reshaping the competitive landscape and setting the stage for new opportunities and challenges in the upcoming seasons.