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AHSAA names Briggs new Executive Director

MONTGOMERY – Current Associate Executive Director Alvin Briggs has been selected to become the fifth Executive Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. The unanimously approved the hiring of Briggs at a special Central Board meeting Monday morning and the announcement was made by current AHSAA Central Board of Control president Van Phillips Monday at a press conference held at…

AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese to Retire

Steve Savarese – Photo from AHSAA Alabama High School Athletic Association Executive Director Steve Savarese has announced plans to retire from the position he has held for the last 15 years. He made the announcement at today’s annual Central Board of Control spring meeting. His retirement will be effective July 1. Savarese did agree to remain on the job until…

AHSAA Studying State Plan to Reopen Schools

In a statement, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) says it’s reviewing the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) Roadmap to Reopening Schools, which was released Friday by State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey. The ALSDE, in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), developed its plan as a guidance document for the upcoming school year which is…

AHSAA Issues Statement on Cancellation of Spring Sports

The Alabama High School Athletic Assocation has released a statement regarding the cancellation of all spring sports. The announcement of the cancellation was made by Alabama State School Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey at a news conference yesterday. AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese said in a statement, “Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have…