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Published July 23rd, 2026, 12:38 am
Class 3A Region 1 may be the most unpredictable region in South Alabama heading into the 2026 football season. In this episode of the Big Friday Kickoff Podcast, Sports Director Emily Cochran and Robert Ristaneo break down every team in the region, discuss the biggest offseason storylines, identify players to watch, and debate who has the best chance to emerge as region champion.
Then, 2nd year Flomaton head coach Jace Gandy joins the show to discuss taking over one of the area's proudest programs last season, replacing legendary coach Doug Vickery, and the expectations for the Hurricanes in 2026. (53:30)
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