Story by© Tyler Orsburn/News Herald / USA TODAY NETWORKHunter SheltonTue, February 17, 2026 at 2:54 AM UTC·2 min readAfter winning a state title in 2024, Parker (Ala.) took a step back last season, going 8-4, losing in the second round of the AHSAA Class 6A state tournament. The Thundering Herd out of Birmingham expects better and it now officially knows the road ahead for the 2026 season. It unveiled its upcoming schedule on Monday. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementIt’ll start away from home on Aug. 20 at Vestavia Hills, another one of the top programs in the Yellowhammer State.