Photo courtesy of Colin Edwards
By Chris McCarthy/Publisher
A number of local football players were recently selected to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State teams for the 2024 season.
Seven student athletes made the first team, three were named to the second team and three received honorable mention recognition.
Making the first team were Gadsden City senior running back T.J. Worthy, Southside senior Jamin Brown (pictured above at right) and Gadsden City junior defensive back Zyan Gibson in Class 6A; Sardis senior punter Seth Cooper in Class 5A; Etowah senior quarterback Jameson Scissum in Class 4A; and Coosa Christin senior linebacker Clete O’Bryant and Coosa Christian sophomore kicker Jorge Cantellano in Class 2A.
Worthy rushed for 924 yards and 14 touchdowns and had 29 receptions for 570 yards and nine TDs. Brown graded out at 93 percent with 71 pancake blocks. Gibson helped the Titans go 6-4 and qualify for the state playoffs for the third straight year. Cooper punted 34 times for 1,462 yards and a 43.1-yard average with seven punts inside the opponent’s 20-yard line. Scissum finished with 2,991 combined rushing and passing yards along with 33 touchdowns. O’Bryant had 125 tackles, including 25 for a loss while helping Coosa Christian post a 9-1 record on the field.
Second team selections were Westbrook Christian sophomore quarterback Brody Blevins Westbrook Christian sophomore kicker Read Barber and in Class 2A and Coosa Christian junior defensive lineman Cade Mickler in Class 2A.
Selected in the Athlete category, Blevins rushed for 1,435 yards and 26 touchdowns and passed for 1,161 yards and 10 scores. Barber was 42 for 46 in extra points and 7 for 8 in field goal attempts. Mickler had 68 tackles, including 10 for a loss, and two sacks.
Honorable mention picks were Sardis junior linebacker Levi Martin in Class 5A, Hokes Bluff junior quarterback Bryce Whitaker in Class 4A and Coosa Christian freshman defensive Back Kylen Johnson in Class 1A.
Martin rushed for 1,026 yards and nine touchdowns on offense and had 128 tackles, including 19 for a loss, on defense. Whitaker finished with 2,056 yards passing and rushing while scoring 24 touchdowns. Johnson ended up with 54 tackles and seven interceptions on the season.
Class 7A
First team offense
Quarterback: Trent Seaborn, So., Thompson
Running back: A.J. Alexander, Jr, Dothan; Omar Mabson, Jr., Auburn; Tristan Williams, Sr., Central-Phenix City
Receiver: Peyton Plott, Sr., Auburn; Jaxon Potter, Sr., Austin; Daylyn Upshaw, Sr., Central-Phenix City
Line: Hugh Bodiford, Sr., Auburn; Barron Criddle, Sr., Thompson; Kyle Epperson, Sr., Opelika; Louis Snell, Sr., Dothan; Mal Waldrep, Central-Phenix City
Kicker: Chandler Dixon, Sr., Florence
First team defense
Line: Malik Autry, Sr., Opelika; Zion Grady, Sr., Enterprise; Tristan Lyles, Sr., Central-Phenix City; Jared Smith, Sr., Thompson
Linebacker: Parker Floyd, Jr., Hewitt-Trussville; Quinterius Robinson, Sr., Baker; Cameron Torbor, Sr., Hoover; Walker Turner, Jr., Enterprise
Secondary: Anquon Fegans, Sr., Thompson; Will Phillips, Jr. Hewitt-Trussville; Andrew Purcell, Sr.; Eric Winters, Sr., Enterprise
Punter: John McGuire, Sr., Thompson
Athlete: Ty Doughty, Sr., James Clemens; Shondell Harris, Jr., Mary Montgomery; Anthony Rogers, Sr., Carver-Montgomery; Jonah Winston, Jr., Hoover
Second team offense
Quarterback: Jackson Kilgore, Sr., Auburn
Running back: Terrance Gray, Sr., Davidson; Calvin Hughley, Sr., Opelika; Christian Richey, So., Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
Receiver: Zack Fitzgerald, Sr., Oak Mountain; Malachi Foster, Sr., Bob Jones; Tristan Norman, Sr., Carver-Montgomery
Line: Cates Blackmon, Jr., Enterprise; Bradley Haizlip, Jr., Oak Mountain; Toby Richard, Sr., Hoover; Wesley Sandefur, Jr., Fairhope; Jon Stephens, Sr., Mary Montgomery
Kicker: Blayne Munson, Sr., Baker
Second team defense
Line: Talib Graham, Sr., Daphne; Caleb Pitts, Sr., Auburn; Cam Pritchett, So., Thompson; Jordan Simmons, Sr., Mary Montgomery
Linebacker: Grayson Bruno, Sr., Vestavia Hills; De’Narrius Crawford, Jr., Hewitt-Trussville; Zo Martin, Jr., Florence; Cayden Williams, Sr., Daphne
Secondary: Jamarion Bennett, Sr., Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa; La’Mychael Gunn, Sr., Auburn; Spence Hanna, Sr., Vestavia Hills; Kevian King, Sr., Opelika
Punter: Owen Simpson, Sr., Vestavia Hills
Athlete
Jaden Barnes, Sr., Dothan; Bryson Kimbrough, Sr., Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa; Khatori Marion, Jr., Baker; Tristian Taylor, Jr., Grissom
Honorable mention
Quarterback: Andrew Alford, Sr., Central-Phenix City; Johnny Jackson, Sr., Bob Jones
Running back: Mike Dujon, Sr., Thompson; Jacobi Harris, Fr., Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
Receiver: Kahden Smith, Jr., Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
Offensive line: A.J. Williams, Sr. Thompson; Clem Womack, Sr., Auburn
Kicker: Reese Beasley, So., Opelika; Hayden Wynn, Sr., Austin
Defensive line: Rock Gearhart, Sr., Fairhope; Marquaes Lambert, Sr., Daphne
Linebacker: Timothy Cole, Sr., Grissom; Brennan Core, Jr., Central-Phenix City
Secondary: Zy Boddie, Sr., Florence; Michael Igbinoghene, Jr., Hewitt-Trussville
Punter: Joseph Daniel, Jr., Auburn; Drew Ollis, Sr., Hewitt-Trussville
Athlete: Kenneth Joshua, Sr., Austin; Caleb Sanders, Sr., Bob Jones
Coach of the Year: Chip English, Hoover
Class 6A
First team offense
Quarterback: K.J. Lacey, Sr., Saraland
Running back: Stuart Andrews, Jr., Mountain Brook; Kolin Wilson, Sr., Gulf Shores; T.J. Worthy, Sr., Gadsden City
Receiver: Corey Barber, Jr., Spain Park; C.D Gill, Sr., Saraland; Jaylin Taylor, Jr., Oxford
Line: Jamin Brown, Sr., Southside; Micah DeBose, Sr., Theodore; Spencer Dowland, Sr., Athens; Daniel Ellis, Sr., Mountain Brook; Devin White, Sr., Northridge
Kicker: Conner Hughes, Sr., Fort Payne
First team defense
Line: Keenan Britt, Jr., Oxford; Antonio Coleman, Sr., Saraland; Jourdin Crawford, Sr., Parker; Robert Taylor III, So., Parker
Linebacker: Bishop Burkhalter, Sr., Spanish Fort; Landon Everett, Jr., Gulf Shores; Anthony Jones, Jr., St. Paul’s Episcopal; Braylon Outlaw, Jr., Pike Road
Secondary: J.J. Bush, Jr., Theodore; Zyan Gibson, Jr., Gadsden City; Na’eem Offord, Sr., Parker; Timothy Merritt, Sr., Parker
Punter: Drew Ginsberg, Sr., St. Paul’s Episcopal
Athlete: Jaquess Greene, Sr., Muscle Shoals; Jordan Holmes, Jr., Pike Road; Tate Johnston, Jr., St. Paul’s Episcopal; D.K. Wilson, Sr., Oxford
Second team offense
Quarterback: Mason Mims, Sr., Oxford
Running back: Jamichael Jones, Jr., Pike Road; Chase Stracener, Jr., Chelsea; Caleb Wynn, Jr., Oxford
Receiver: Denver Harper, Sr., Russell County; Sr., Kylen Newell, Sr., Homewood; Nick Richardson, Sr., Oxford
Line: Terrione Bell, Sr., Pike Road; Harrison Tapscott, Sr., Hartselle; Demetrius Terrell, So., Parker; Eric Thirlkill, Sr., Muscle Shoals; Walker Williams, Sr., Homewood
Kicker: Whit Armistead, Sr., Homewood
Second team defense
Line: Ka’Mhariyan Johnson, Jr., Muscle Shoals; Colton McIntyre, So., Clay-Chalkville; Porter Simmons, Sr., Hartselle; Trent Sellers, Sr., Spanish Fort
Linebacker: Na’Karius Allen, Sr., Clay-Chalkville; Jameson Falciani, Sr., Hartselle; E.J. Kerley, Jr., Jr., Spain Park; Kelby Walker, Sr., Wetumpka
Secondary: Cole Miles, Jr., Hartselle; Lamarien Miller, Jr., McGill-Toolen Catholic; Christian Pritchard, So., Muscle Shoals; Cedric Twyman, Sr., Oxford
Punter: Newton Gardner, Sr., Spanish Fort
Athlete: Justin Godwin, Sr, Wetumpka; E.J. King, Sr., Spanish Fort; Ti Mims, Sr., Baldwin County; Ka Darrius Young, Sr., Calera
Honorable mention
Quarterback: Brock Bradley, Jr., Spain Park; Bryson Riggins, Jr., Russell County
Running back: Arthur McQueen, Sr., Stanhope Elmore; Santae McWilliams, Sr., Saraland
Receiver: Carter Feagin, So., McAdory; Brannon Oliver, Fort Payne
Offensive line: Nykalus Dell, Sr., Russell County; Rocco Gray, Jr., Mountain Brook
Kicker: Joseph Del-Toro, Jr., Clay-Chalkville; Jack O’Neal, Sr, McGill-Toolen Catholic
Defensive line: Elisha Jones, Sr., Baldwin County; Corey Tims, Sr., Pike Road
Linebacker: Noah Abrams, So., St. Paul’s Episcopal; Carter Tinker, Sr., Fort Payne
Secondary: Harris Crumpton, Jr., Mountain Brook; Xavier Starks, Jr., Clay-Chalkville
Punter: Myles Anglin, Sr., Buckhorn; Austin Lewis, Sr., Helena
Athlete: Micah Pledger, Jr., Jasper; Dax Varnadore, Sr., Fort Payne
Coach of the Year: Tim Vakakes, Spain Park
Class 5A
First tram offense
Quarterback: Charlie Johnston, Sr., Moody
Running back: Jake Harper, Jr., Fairview; Cam Phinizee, Jr., Russellville; Spencer Unruh, Jr., Corner
Receiver: B.J. Bedgood, Jr., Catholic-Montgomery; Josiah Dozier, Jr., Moody; Dimitri Howard, Sr., Carver-Birmingham
Line: Neyland Baker, Sr., Russellville; Germaine Gambrill, Sr., Fairview; Lance Johnson, Sr., Ramsay; Carde Smith, Sr., Williamson; Aaron Taylor, Sr., Catholic-Montgomery
Kicker: Jose Arreguin, Sr., Boaz
First team defense
Line: Jabarrius Garror, So., Vigor; Ryan Reese, Sr., Ramsay; Devin Whitsett, Jr., Vigor; Ba’roc Willis, So., Moody
Linebacker: Jeff Holston, Sr., UMS-Wright; Kentonio Kelly Sr., Vigor; Ellis McGaskin, So., Williamson; J.T. Wilkerson, Jr., Central-Clay County
Secondary: Jotavion Pierce, Sr., Catholic-Montgomery; Taijh Overton, Sr., Williamson; Elijah Owens, Sr., Citronelle; Sidney Walton, Sr., Moody
Punter: Seth Cooper, Sr., Sardis
Athlete: Yusuf Clark, Sr., Williamson; DeShaun Gibbons, Sr., Central-Clay County; Conner Nelson, Sr., Leeds; Kolt Redding, Jr., Fairview
Second team offense
Quarterback: Tyler Pierce, Sr., Boaz
Running back: Xavier English, Sr., Jacksonville; Julyon Jordan, Sr., Guntersville; Keishawn Rowser, Sr., Demopolis
Receiver: Darryl Blackmon Fr., B.C. Rain; Gerritt Holcombe, Jr., Vigor; Austin Kightlinger, So., Northside
Line: Nelson Chestang, Jr., Citronelle; Brody Honeycutt, Sr., Northside; Jordan McKinney, Sr., Corner; Nicholas Powe Sr., Vigor; Ricky Wisdom, Jr., Guntersville
Kicker: Caden Lee, Sr., Lawrence County
Second team defense
Line: Dontaye Bush, Williamson; Keviyon Lamons, Sr., Eufaula; Zach Morgan, Sr., Citronelle.
Luke Reinart, Sr., Elmore County
Linebacker: Bryce Allen, Jr., Jacksonville; C.J. Brown, Jr., Corner; Miles Khatri, Jr., Catholic-Montgomery; Caplyn Reed, Jr., UMS-Wright
Secondary: Jaquoryae Busby, Sr., Center Point; Neillex Ferrell, Jr., Andalusia; Elijah Kelley, Sr., Boaz; Quay McNeal, So., Jacksonville
Punter: Kaleb Goff, Sr, Moody
Athlete: Tyler Boyd, Sr., Central-Clay County; Jamarion Osborne, Sr., Vigor; Luke Reynolds, Sr., Briarwood Christian; J.J. Williams, Jr., Catholic-Montgomery
Honorable Mention
Quarterback: Parker Frost, Sr., Lawrence County; Jackson Rhodes, So., Northside
Running back: Jacobi Edmondson, Jr., Scottsboro; Anthony Palmeri, Sr., Shelby County
Receiver: Hunter Knighten, Jr., Brewer; Aubrey Walker, Jr., John Carroll Catholic
Offensive line: Cayden Dees, Jr., Catholic-Montgomery; Taygan Harris, Jr., Scottsboro
Kicker: Brandon Manganaris, Jr., Guntersville; Manny Martinez, Sr., Russellville
Defensive line: Jeremiah Connolly, Jr., Citronelle; Garrett Witherington, Jr., Briarwood Christian
Linebacker: Levi Martin, Jr., Sardis; Ricky Nichols, Sr., B.C. Rain
Secondary: Galvin Goss, Sr., Valley; Cortland Warner, Sr., Carver-Birmingham
Punter: Elijah Headley, Sr., Holtville; Hunter Hensley, Sr., West Point
Athlete: Rhett Cofer, Jr., Corner; Joseph Robinson, So., LeFlore
Coach of the Year: Kirk Johnson, Catholic-Montgomery
Class 4A
First team offense
Quarterback: Gunner Rivers, So., St. Michael Catholic
Running back: E.J. Crowell, So., Jackson; Jayden Griffin, Sr., Dora; MaCarri Johnson, Jr., West Morgan
Receiver: Keeyun Chapman, Jr., Jackson; Brody Jones, Jr., St. Michael Catholic; Tremell Washington, Sr., Pleasant Grove
Line: Sharontae Bailey, So., Anniston; Bo Cagle, Sr., Mobile Christian; Melvin Carrillo, Sr., West Morgan; Cade Channell, Sr., Dora; Asa Holbert, Jr., Cherokee County
Kikcer: Patricio Garcia, Jr., St. Michael Catholic
First team defense
Line: Tae Diamond, Sr., Cherokee County; Jaevin Jenkins, Sr., Mobile Christian; Draco Poole, Sr., North Jackson; Xavier Rhine, Sr., Bibb County
Linebacker: Landon Bagwell, Sr., Good Hope; Tristan Brown, Sr., Cherokee County; A.J. Rice, Sr., Madison Academy; Laquan Whisenhunt, Jr., Jackson
Secondary: Khalil Foster, Sr., Pike County; Jamarion Gordon, Jr., Jackson; Kahleel Green, Sr., Madison Academy; Jason Todd, Jr., Mobile Christian
Punter: Carter Lewis, Jr., Mobile Christian
Athlete: Garrett Burrough, Sr., Brooks; Landon Duckworth, Jr., Jackson; Jameson Scissum, Sr., Etowah; Daquavian Slaughter, Sr., Handley
Second team offense
Quarterback: Kaleb Freeman, So., Pleasant Grove
Running back: Diego Holt, Sr., North Jackson; Noah Moss, Jr., St. Michael Catholic; Josh Williams, Sr., Madison Academy
Receiver: Tucker Tomlinson, Jr., St. Michael Catholic; Dawson Cambron, Sr., New Hope; Chris Payne, Sr., Jackson
Line: Micheal Bowens, Jr., W.S. Neal; Charlie Buttram, Jr., Brooks; Rocco Faiupu, Sr., St. Michael Catholic; Sean Green, Sr., Dale County; Landon Ransum, Sr., Cherokee County
Kicker: Cleat Forrest, Sr., Alexandria
Second team defense
Line: Dylan Duncan, Jr., Cherokee County; Ian Mitchell, Sr., Pleasant Grove; Rico Prince, So., Mobile Christian; Jackson Webster, Sr., West Morgan
Linebacker: Cole Cooper, Sr., Plainview; Bryant Crumpler, Jr., New Brockton; Ty Jones, Sr., West Morgan; Luke Thompson, Sr., Bibb County
Secondary: Hank Hudson, Sr., Good Hope; Jordan King, Sr., Tallassee; Eli Lanier, So., Anniston; Cayne McClure, So., East Lawrence
Punter: Garrett Reid, Jr., Deshler
Athlete: Tyler Cone, Sr., Good Hope; William Mitchell, Sr., Randolph; Justin Murray, Jr., Fairfield; Damon Pope, Jr., Anniston
Honorable mention
Quarterback: Jumaria Hamilton, Sr., Fairfield; Titan Partlow, Sr., West Morgan
Running back: Bryant Hanback, Sr., Central-Florence; Collin Moore, Sr., Pleasant Grove
Receiver: Noah Gaunt, Sr., Randolph
Offensive line: Daniel Davis, Sr., West Morgan; Ben Moseley, Jr., Cherokee County
Kicker: Sanders Semiklose, Sr., Orange Beach
Defensive line: Charles Thomas, Jr., Anniston; Demetrius Wilson, Jr., Jackson
Linebacker: K.J. Austin, Sr., Satsuma; Preston Moore, Sr., West Limestone
Defensive back: Tyler DeOrio, Sr., Randolph; Isaiah Shingleton, Sr., Westminster-Huntsville
Punter: Tasean Love, Jr., Hatton; Arturo Perez-Hernandez, Sr., Pike County
Athlete: Austin Beck, Sr., Orange Beach; Bryce Whitaker, Jr., Hokes Bluff
Coach of the Year: Drew Phillips, West Morgan
Class 3A
First team offense
Quarterback: Kadyn Mitchell, Sr., Houston Academy
Running back: Caden Chandler, Sr., Mars Hill Bible; Aiden Parham, Sr., Sylvania; Mo Winston, Jr., Randolph County
Receiver: Gabe Glover, Sr., Houston Academy; Rollie Pinto, Jr., Piedmont; Cedric Simmons, So., Southside-Selma
Line: Trevontae Dumas, Sr., Thomasville; Will Gant, Sr., Sylvania; J.R. Jernigan, Sr., T.R. Miller; Trip Rane, Sr., Houston Academy; Tucker Wilks, Sr., Fyffe
Kicker: Reed Maloof, Sr., Beulah
First team defense
Line: Kale Austin, Sr., Piedmont; Emory Davis, r., Glenwood; Braden Gordon, So., Montgomery Academy; Samuel Swinney, Jr., Mars Hill Bible
Linebacker: Simon Hicks, Sr., Fyffe; Nate Jones, Sr., Ohatchee; Billy Neill, Jr., Bayside Academy; Shadarius Toodle, Jr., Cottage Hill Christian
Secondary: Kavarious Bell, Sr., T.R. Miller; Xavier Boswell, Sr., Trinity; Lance Presley, Jr., Flomaton; Derick Smith, Sr., Southside-Selma
Punter: Jesse Amos, Sr., J.B. Pennington
Athlete: Kaden Gooden, Sr., Weaver; Hudson Higgins, Jr., Mars Hill Bible; Myles Johnson, Sr., T.R. Miller; Jase Neel, Sr., Gordo
Second team offense
Quarterback: Cole Wilson, Sr., Piedmont
Running back: Jermaine Brown, Sr., Glenwood; Diego Bryant, Sr., Thomasville; Ryder Gipson, So., Fyffe
Receiver: Erick Smith, Sr., Southside-Selma; D.J. Vinson, Sr., Montgomery Academy; Levi White, Sr., Locust Fork
Line: Ethan Carroll, Sr., Walter Wellborn; William Embry, Sr., Mars Hill Bible; Tucker Lambeth, Jr., Flomaton; Graham Martin, Sr., Montgomery Academy; Miles Uter, Sr., Bayside Academy
Kicker: Read Barber, So., Westbrook Christian
Second team defense
Line: Aiden Haecker, Jr., T.R. Miller; Preston Littrell, Jr., Rogers; Caleb Metzner, Jr., Cottage Hill Christian; Micah Merritt, Sr., Alabama Christian
Linebacker: Kyler Beene, So., Collinsville; Bentley Chandler, So., Piedmont; Monroe Partin, Jr., Bayside Academy; Hughes Williams, Sr., Houston Academy
Secondary: Haiden Ballard, Jr., Winfield; Jamarius Barlow, Jr., Hillcrest-Evergreen; Hudson Lash, Sr., Lauderdale County; Derrick Surles, Jr., Southside-Selma
Punter: Max Hammer, Jr., Lee-Scott
Athlete: Brody Blevins, So., Westbrook Christian; Jayden Heard, So., Ohatchee; Kevin Porter, Sr., Hillcrest-Evergreen; Quintavious Rogers, Jr., Collinsville
Honorable mention
Quarterback: Latreyveon Davis, Jr., Southside-Selma; Jake Roberson, Sr., Ohatchee; Dallas Bryant, Sr., Thomasville
Receiver: Ishmael Bethel, Sr., Piedmont; Colby Hester, Sr., Ohatchee
Offensive line: Andre Perez, So., Gordo
Kicker: David Willard, Sr., Whitesburg Christian
Defensive line: Gus Hunter, So., Ohatchee; Ezerick Johnson, Jr., Winfield
Linebacker: Kaden Cantrell, So., J.B. Pennington; Haden Hathcock, Sr., Gordo
Secondary: Blaine Bowen, So., Winfield
Punter: Eli Hubbert, Jr., T.R. Miller
Athlete: Mason McAteer, So., Collinsville
Coach of the Year: Darrell Higgins, Mars Hill
Class 2A
First team offense
Quarterback: Preston Lancaster, Sr., Tuscaloosa Academy
Running back: Austin Crittenden, Sr., Highland Home; Brendan Hall, Sr., Geneva County; Legion McCrary, Sr., Pisgah
Receiver: Chris Clemons, Sr., Winston County; Tae Martin, Sr., Reeltown; Kena Rego, Jr., Tuscaloosa Academy
Line: Bowman Brumbeloe, Sr., Reeltown; Kain Campbell, Sr., Cottonwood; Haston Crawford, Sr., Tuscaloosa Academy; Bryant Owens, Sr., Falkville; Wyatt Sandlin, Sr., Sulligent
Kicker: Jorge Cantellano, So., Coosa Christian
First team defense
Line: Cameron Aderholt, Jr., Winston County; Ty Booker, So., Cottonwood; Baylor Clayton, Sr., Reeltown; C.J. May, Sr., Highland Home
Linebacker: Ford Beeker, Sr., Tuscaloosa Academy; J.J. Faulk, Sr., Highland Home; Grayson Gulde, Sr., Vincent; Clete O’Bryant, Sr., Coosa Christian
Secondary: Tyler Chaney, Sr., Highland Home; Haigen Gann, Sr., Sulligent; Eli Harris, Jr., Falkville; TaMyus Pugh, Sr., Clarke County
Punter: Paxton Tarver, Sr., Decatur Heritage
Athlete: Luke Gilbert, Sr., Pisgah; Jayden McNabb, Sr., Goshen; Jaden Sparks, Jr., Pleasant Valley; JohnWil Spruiel, So., Sulligent
Second team offense
Quarterback: Ja’markius Smith, So., Reeltown
Running back: King Campbell, So., Cottonwood; Traylen Roberts, So., Reeltown; Ronald Wilder, Jr., Greene County
Receiver: Ellis Hamiter, Sr., Tuscaloosa Academy; Hunter Sparks, Sr., Pleasant Valley; Landon Watkins, Jr., Pisgah
Line: Johnathan Bowling, So., Decatur Heritage; Dylan Burks, Sr., Cottonwood; Jamariion Govan, Sr., Ariton; J.J. Williams, Sr., Pisgah; Brock Yeager, Sr., Winston County
Kicker: Yonathan Cobon, Sr., Lanett
Second team defense
Line: Rhodes Baker, Sr., Pike Liberal Arts; Gabe Jones, Jr., Ariton; Cade Mickler, Jr., Coosa Christian; Zephaniah Phillips, Sr., LaFayette
Linebacker: Aly Bakr, Sr., Cottonwood; Landon Chandler, Sr., Goshen; Finn Henderson, Sr., Reeltown; Austin Norman, Sr., Highland Home
Secondary: Colson Love, Jr., Providence Christian; Daniel Taylor So., Decatur Heritage; Mills Turnipseed, Sr., Tuscaloosa Academy; Kaden Tuttle, Jr., Isabella
Punter: Craig Pittman, Jr., Providence Christian
Athlete: Ethan Henson, Sr., Clarke County; Braxton Salster, So., Pleasant Valley; Azariel Todd, Sr., Houston County; Matt Williams, Sr., Cold Springs
Honorable mention
Quarterback: Braylon Morris, Sr., Cottonwood; T.J. Washington, Sr., Highland Home
Running back: Savarius Evans, So., Decatur Heritage; Dalton Jordan, Sr., Pike Liberal Arts
Offensive line: Alton Clark, Sr., Clarke County
Kicker: Ezra Burney, Sr., Decatur Heritage
Defensive line: Houston Jackson, Jr., Falkville
Linebacker: Landon Kelley, Sr., Winston County; Noah Johnson, Sr., Pleasant Valley
Secondary: Cooper Dougal, So., Pleasant Valley; Kylen Johnson, Fr., Coosa Christian
Athlete: Nate Crooms, Sr., Bayshore Christian; Kane Robison, Sr., Sand Rock
Coach of the Year: Caleb Simmons, Winston County
Class 1A
First team offense
Quarterback: Ziquayvion Jackson, Jr., McKenzie
Running back: Alvin Henderson, Sr., Elba; Lake Norris, Jr., Berry; Jaquez Wilkes, Jr., Wadley
Receiver: Kyle Boice, Jr., Billingsley; Elijah McMeans, Sr., Florala; Jaquan Reeder, Sr., Hackleburg
Line: Emmanuel Cooks, Sr., Elba; Nate Finch, Sr., Pickens County; Holt Hendry, Sr., Millry; Noah Morrison, Sr., Berry; Jacob Welsh, Sr., Spring Garden
Kicker: Bruce Downey, Jr., Donoho
First team defense
Line: Brody Anderson, Jr., Lynn; Jabari Burns, Jr., Wadley; Tim Parnell, Jr., Leroy; Von Woods, So., Maplesville
Linebacker: Cayden Atkins, Sr., Elba; Fred Curry, Sr., Georgiana; Hayes Farrell, Sr., Donoho; Sawyer Sullivan, Jr., Leroy
Secondary
KeWilliam Cook, Jr., Autauga Academy; Timothy Kelley, Sr., Sweet Water; Cooper Layton, Sr., Brantley; Ace Norris, Sr., Berry
Punter; Kai Cleckler, Sr., Donoho
Athlete: Keilyn Edwards, Sr., Linden; Braylen Roberts, Sr., Lynn; Frisco Robertson, Jr., Wadley; John Welsh, Sr., Spring Garden
Second team offense
Quarterback: Jayden Parks, Sr., Brantley
Running back: Connor Bates, Sr., Spring Garden; Alex Baty, Sr., Gaylesville; Cortavion Jr., Lynch, Wadley
Receiver: Jahmarren Jackson, Sr., McKenzie; Kaveon Miles, Sr., Georgiana; JQuan Stewart, Sr., Millry
Line: Brayden Johnson, Sr., Donoho; Kadan Ponder, Sr., Winterboro; Julian Scott, Sr., Lynn; Daniel Stidham, Sr., Hackleburg; Kade Watkins, Sr., Hubbertville
Second team defense
Line: Tyshaun Jacobs, Sr., Linden; Logan Murr, Sr., Wadley; Grey Simpson, Sr., Spring Garden; Jaden Stallworth, Sr., Georgiana
Linebacker: Gabe Beck, Sr., Sweet Water; Chip Crowe, So., Lynn; Landon Doggette, Sr., Millry; Kameron Seamon, Jr., Autauga Academy
Secondary: Noah Barber, Sr., Spring Garden; Michael Billups, Jr., Pickens County; Rayshon Coleman, Sr., Florala; Alex Tant, Sr., Holy Spirit Catholic
Punter: Willie Windham, Sr., Pickens County
Athlete: Aidan Abbott, Jr., Maplesville; Isaiah Brown, So., Linden; Ethan Carr, So., Sweet Water; Kaden Dyson, Sr., Addison; Ty Taylor, Sr., Wadley
Honorable Mention
Quarterback: Blaise Vickery, Sr., Hackleburg; Jackson Waite, Sr., Millry
Running back: Ja’Kavien Collins, Jr., Leroy; Kaden Cotton, Jr., Billingsley
Receiver: Damien Dickerson, Jr., Autauga Academy; Jonah Marshall, Sr., Sumiton Christian
Offensive Line: Andrew Cooper, Sr., Appalachian; T.J. Hilliard, So., Brantley
Defensive line: Luke Dolby, Sr., Autauga Academy
Linebacker: Luke Brewer, So., Ragland; Bradley Norman, Sr., Florala
Secondary: Braylan McMullan, Sr., Waterloo
Athlete: Preston Nippers, Sr., Shoals Christian; Pearce Yeargan, Jr., Maplesville
Coach of the Year: Shenan Motley, Wadley
