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Hall of Fame Alabama high school football coach steps down

IMG_8358by: Andy Villamarzo21 hours agoAndy_Villamarzo
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St. Paul's players take the trophy from St. Paul's coach Steve Mask and celebrate their victory. St. Paul's Episcopal School won the AHSAA Class 5A state championship, beating Pleasant Grove 29-21 on Dec. 3, 2020 at Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Photo/Hannah Saad] Tus Al Stpaulpleasantgrove5achampionship 10933

Theodore (Ala.) was just a touchdown and change away from reaching the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) Class 6A third round of the postseason in a 21-14 loss to Benjamin Russell last week.

Now, the Bobcats will be in search of who their next head coach will be after Wednesday’s news.

According to BamaPreps, AHSAA Hall of Fame coach Steve Mask told his football team he would be stepping down after three seasons at the helm. A news conference is scheduled for Thursday morning regarding Mask’s future plans.

The 69-year old Alabama high school football coaching legend went 20-13 during his three seasons with the Bobcats, compiling a 231-120 record overall, with four state championships. Mask was inducted into the AHSAA Hall of Fame in 2020 for his success as a Alabama high school football coach, leading St. Paul’s Episcopal to four state titles. 

Theodore ended the 2025 season with a 8-4 record, as the Bobcats only losses during the regular season came against Baker, Fairhope and Saraland, all teams that reached the Alabama high school football playoffs.

Before Mask had arrived at Theodore, the Bobcats enjoyed three consecutive 10-plus win seasons as the program was already accustomed to making deep playoff runs during the fall.

Mask has also coached at Bradshaw, Buckhorn, Colbert County, and Pell City, respectively, during his illustrious high school football coaching career.

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