2006 4A State Champions!
The 2006 Guntersville Wildcat football team won the AHSAA 4A State Championship with a 28-27 victory over the Thomasville Tigers. With this win the Wildcats finished the season 14-1. The only loss coming in double overtime to region rival Alexandria. Other than a comeback win against Scottsboro and the loss to Alexandria, the Cats steamrolled their way through the rest of the season with a potent offense and a stiff defense. In the playoffs the Wildcats faced Ardmore (35-0), Brooks (28-16), East Limestone (37-7), and Alexandria (24-3), along with Thomasville in the State Championship game.
Coaches seated from left to right are: Jeff Gibbs, Richard Smith, Randall Taylor, Phil Isom, Lance Reese, Zach Wallace, and Kenny Chaffin
Guntersville vs. Albertville Rivalry
The Guntersville Wildcats and the Albertville Aggies meet in the final game of the regular season each year. This rivalry is the oldest rivalry in the state of Alabama. The Wildcats and Aggies have met every year since 1914. Guntersville now leads the series 45-44-6.