Thompson vs. Prattville: Watch Alabama high school football game of the week live Friday night

Prattville celebrates a 30-29 win over Hoover at the Hoover Met in Hoover, Ala., Sept. 11, 2026.Vasha HuntIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.One of Alabama’s premier matchups this season unfolds Friday night when the Prattville Lions travel to Warrior Stadium in Alabaster to face the Thompson Warriors in an AHSAA Class 6A Region 3 battle between unbeatens. Both teams enter at 7-0 overall and 5-0 in region play.Prattville boasts a stout roster led by Kentucky commit Elijah Brown on the defensive line, Georgia Tech commit Jason Crenshaw at linebacker and Clemson commit Jayden Aparicio Bailey in the secondary, with signal-caller Will McKay, offensive lineman Braylon Jackson and playmaking receiver and Auburn commit Deshawn Hall anchoring the offense. The Lions have put up at least 30 points every game this season.• Watch: Prattville broadcast• Watch: Thompson broadcastThompson counters with Alabama commit Trent Seaborn at quarterback, dynamic targets featuring running back CJ Cowley and receiver Darion Moseley, plus defensive standouts Cam Pritchett (Oregon commit) and Wesley Gover (Purdue commit) up front and Baylor commit Micah Fleming patrolling the secondary. Seaborn is in his fifth year of varsity football and has thrown for more than 12,100 passing yards with 127 touchdowns in that span.A Thompson victory would clinch the Warriors’ 12th region title and fifth since 2017, extending their recent dominance under coach Mark Freeman, who is in his 12th season leading the program. Prattville has not captured a region championship since 2011 and is looking to end that drought in coach Bobby Carr’s second season with the Lions. The two coaches bring impressive pedigrees to the sideline, having combined for 20 football state championships across both AHSAA and AISA competition.The Warriors have won the past two meetings, including a 29-15 victory last season. Prattville holds the all-time series advantage at 9-6-1, but both teams enter this clash riding momentum from dominant performances last week. The Lions defeated Oak Mountain 35-10, while Thompson rolled past Hewitt-Trussville 47-17.Opening kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, October 16 with a live TV broadcast on NFHS Network.Alabama high school football on NFHS NetworkWatch high school sports anywhere from wherever you are, and save 50% with an annual subscription.Watch nowCan’t catch the games live? Click the ON DEMAND tab to watch replays of AHSAA football games any time and anywhere.Watch four games all at once. Your two favorite athletes playing at the same time? Multiple games you don’t want to miss? The multiviewer on NFHS Network lets you watch up to four live games on one screen.How to watch Thompson vs. Prattville football livestreamWhat: Two 7-0 teams square off in Region 3 showdown in AlabasterWhen: Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CT on Friday, October 16Where: Warrior Stadium | Alabaster, AlabamaWatch: Watch Thompson vs. Prattville live on the NFHS NetworkThompson coach Mark Freeman works with Wesley Gover after a penalty during the Thompson at Hewitt-Trussville high school football game in Trussville, Ala., Oct. 8, 2026.Vasha HuntCheck out Thursday’s scores from Week 9 of Alabama high school football actionHuntsville rallies past Bob Jones in Class 6A, Region 4 victoryNo. 3 Vigor makes a statement with dominating win over No. 1 WilliamsonWenonah dominates ground game on both sides to knock off Shades Valley Auburn Tigers targeting what they hope will be their version of Julio Jones; See updated Best in Bama rankingsCorey Sheldon has been involved in high school sports coverage since 1998, when he began working in The Oregonian (Portland) newsroom. He was part of a large nighttime crew that fielded faxes and phone calls...