The nickname for Northridge sports teams is the "Northridge Jaguars." As of 2025, the school competes in class 6A of the
Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA).
Football In their 2011 season the Northridge Jaguars finished with a 10-2 record, the best record in school history, moving on to the second round of the Alabama 6A playoffs. Notable alumni include
Brodric Martin, NFL defensive tackle for
Detroit Lions;
Malcolm Johnson, NFL fullback for
Cleveland Browns;
Bo Scarbrough, NFL running back for the
Detroit Lions and USFL running back for the
Birmingham Stallions; and
Vinnie Sunseri,
NFL safety with
New England Patriots.
Volleyball In 2023, Northridge volleyball won the 6A AHSAA state championship, with a final record of 26-8-1.
Baseball The Northridge baseball team has had four consecutive 20+ win seasons. The Jags won the area championship in 2012 for the first time in school history.
Soccer In 2015, The varsity girls' team competed in the Final Four and came in 3rd in the state. In 2016, both varsity teams traveled to Huntsville, with the boys coming 3rd in the state and the girls competing in the finals. The varsity girls' team came second in the state. The soccer teams have competed in more playoff games than any other sport.
Golf Notable alumni include
Patton Kizzire, an Auburn University and current PGA golfer.
Tennis The Northridge varsity girls' team won the 6A state championship in 2018. The Northridge varsity boys’ team won the 6A state championship in 2022. == Notable alumni ==