There’s a new all-time leader in Alabama high school football coaching victories.
Terry Curtis, the legendary head coach at UMS-Wright, moves to No. 1 in the state after picking-up his 347th victory Friday night with a 56-13 win over Headland in the opening round of the 5A playoffs. The victory moves the 72-year old Curtis by Buddy Anderson (Vestavia Hills), who retired after the 2020 season.
According to the Alabama High School Football Historical Society, Curtis’ record stands at 347-92.
Alabama All-Time Coaching Victories
No. 1 Terry Curtis, UMS-Wright — 347-92*
No. 2 Buddy Anderson — 346-160
No. 3 Danny Horn, Central Clay County — 341-95*
No. 4 Paul Benefield, Fyffe — 333-55*
No. 5 Waldon Tucker — 322-144-3
No. 6 Jamie Riggs — 316-101
No. 7 Glenn Daniel — 302-169-16
