Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Darrian Meads (pictured), Etowah’s Jerrin Wright and Westbrook’s Court Coley were first-team selections for the 2017 ASWA All-State football teams.
By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor
Twenty local athletes were recently named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s 2017 All-State high school football teams.
Three players were selected to the first team, 14 to the second team and three to the honorable mention team.
Making the first team for the second straight year in Class 4A was Hokes Bluff’ Darrian Meads. The sophomore running back ran 299 times for 2,036 yards (a 157-yard average per game) and 27 touchdowns while helping the Eagles go 10-3 and reach the state quarterfinals for the second year in a row.
Etowah junior linebacker Jarren Wright was picked for the Class 5A first team after finishing with a team-high 140 tackles, including six for a loss. He helped the Blue Devils go 11-2, win the program’s first region title in six years and qualify for the state quarterfinals for the first time since 1999.
Class 2A first team selection Court Coley had a team-high 114 tackles – 31 for a loss – along with two fumble recoveries for Westbrook Christian. The senior linebacker helped the Class 2A Warriors rebound from an 0-3 start to a five-game winning streak that resulted in the program’s first state playoff berth in five years.
Gadsden City senior kicker Jonathan Kilgo made the Class 7A second team as a punter after putting together a standout season as both punter and kicker for the Titans. He averaged 50.9 yards on 32 punts, including a state record 92-yarder, while making 7-of-10 field goal attempts and 24-of-27 extra points.
Making the Class 5A second team from Etowah were senior offensive lineman Seth Lowry, junior linebacker Carter Dingler and junior defensive end Alex Howard.
Dingler finished the season with 128 tackles and four sacks, while Howard ended up with 64 tackles, (29 for a loss), 11.5 sacks and a pair of fumble recoveries. He also started at offensive tackle, where he graded out at 87 percent with 53 pancake blocks and 78 nasty blocks.
Four players from Hokes Bluff were selected to the se-cond team – senior offensive lineman Jack Busch, senior linebacker Levi Taliaferro, senior punter Landon Johnson and sophomore safety Austin Gulledge.
Taliaferro finished with 154 tackles while Gulledge led The Messenger’s coverage area with 164 stops. Johnson punted 41 times for 1,595 yards and a 39.0 average.
Senior safety Chase Bright and junior defensive tackle represent Sardis on the Class 4A second team. Bright had 42 tackles, five interceptions and six pass break-ups. Holcomb had 88 tackles seven sacks.
A pair of Westbrook players made the Class 2A second team.
Senior safety Caeden Godfrey finished with 54 tackles (11 for a loss), three interceptions and two sacks, while junior defensive end Jackson Luttrell had 64 tackles (22 for a loss) and four sacks. Also on the 2A second team were Gaston junior linebacker Lane Talbot and West End senior defensive tackle Dwayne Miller.
Talbot had 123 tackles (24 for a loss), five sacks and one interception. Miller, who was picked for the team in the Athlete category, was a two-way starter for the Patriots at offensive and defensive tackle. He had 65 tackles and six sacks on defense.
Making honorable mention were Etowah junior defensive lineman Jesse Altman in 5A, Sardis senior offensive lineman Braydon Lacey in 4A and Coosa Christian senior tight end Jackson Justus in 4A.
Altman ended up with 73 tackles (30 for a loss), six sacks and three forced fumbles, while Justus caught 38 passes for 592 yards and five touchdowns.
The complete ASWA All-State list is as follows:
Class 7A first team
Offense
Quarterback
Taulia Tagovailoa, Jr., Thompson
Running back
Hunter Gibson, Sr., Sparkman; Bryan Hill, Sr., McGill-Toolen; Larry McCammon, Jr., Hoover
Receiver
Demontrez Brown, Sr., Bob Jones; Ahmad Edwards, Sr., Thompson; Justyn Ross, Sr., Central-Phenix City
Line
Amari Kight, Jr., Thompson; Mike Maye, Sr., Hoover; Jahlil Ryles, Sr., Central-Phenix City; Pierce Quick, Jr., Hewitt-Trussville; Trey Simpson, Sr., McGill-Toolen
Kicker
Parker Colburn, Jr., Hewitt-Trussville
Defense
Secondary
Ethan Caselberry, Sr., Sparkman; Jakory Hawkins, Sr., Lee-Montgomery; Jaydon Hill, Jr., Bob Jones; Brett Howell, Sr., Fairhope
Linebacker
Wes Baumhower, Sr., Fairhope; Jakob Cummings, Sr., Auburn; Kade Koler, Sr., Bob Jones; Simon Miskelley, Sr., Hewitt-Trussville
Line
Daevion Davis, Jr., James Clemens; Mohamoud Diabate, Jr., Auburn; Allen Love, Sr., Huffman;
Timaje Porter, Sr., Theodore
Punter
Taderrian Murray, Jr., Lee-Montgomery
Athlete
Eric Garror, Sr., McGill-Toolen; Elliott McElwain, Sr., Hewitt-Trussville; George Pickens, Jr., Hoover; Kevontae Ruggs, Sr., Lee-Montgomery
Coach of the Year
Laron White, Sparkman
Class 7A second team
Offense
Quarterback
Paul Tyson, Jr., Hewitt-Trussville
Running back
Kolbe Blunt, Jr., Davidson; Shad Byrd, Jr., Thompson; A’montae Spivey, Jr., Central-Phenix City
Receiver
C.J. Edwards, Sr., Fairhope; Shedrick Jackson, Sr., Hoover; Chance Warren, Sr., Enterprise
Line
Isaac Edwards, Sr., Sparkman; Jacob Feenker, Sr., Oak Mountain; Cameron Hill, Sr., Lee-Montgomery; Colby Murrell, Jr., Bob Jones; Anderson Tomlin, Sr., Mountain Brook
Kicker
Joe Montano, Jr., Davidson
Defense
Secondary
Chase Brown, Sr., Hoover; Tyrese Douglas, Sr., Davidson; Devonte Mathews, Jr., Central-Phenix City; Zach Nelson, Sr., Oak Mountain
Linebacker
Nate Jones, Sr., Central-Phenix City; Michael Moynihan, Sr., Buckhorn; Jalen Rayam, Sr., Thompson; Chris Ware, Sr., Lee-Montgomery
Line
Phillip Hopkins, So., Lee-Montgomery; P.J. Lucas, Jr., Prattville; Rodney Mason, Sr., Huffman; Mackie McNeal, Sr., Thompson
Punter
Jonathan Kilgo, Sr., Gadsden City
Athlete
Avery Atkins, Sr., Auburn; Matthew Evans, Sr., Buckhorn; Demario Patton, Sr., Huntsville; Clay Stearns, Sr., Mountain Brook
Class 7A Honorable Mention
Quarterback: Peter Parrish, Jr., Central-Phenix City; Jaquan Williams, Sr., Jeff Davis
Running back: Mel Dantzler, Jr., Grissom; Nyree Holden, Sr., Huffman
Receiver: Mo Edwards, Sr., Thompson; Logan Pitts, Sr., Hewitt-Trussville
Offensive line: Ashton Johnson, Sr., Theodore; Alex Pearman, Sr., Thompson
Kicker: Jackson Bruno, Sr., Huntsville; Cole Starr, Sr., Spain Park
Secondary: Kameron Brown, Jr., Theodore; Myles Brown, Sr., Thompson
Linebacker: Cooper Bishop, Jr., Vestavia Hills; Zach Hopkins, Jr., James Clemens
Defensive line: Darius Cox, Jr., McGill-Toolen; Cedric Tooson, Jr., Spain Park
Punter: Brody Droppleman, Sr., James Clemens; Tripp Vining, Sr., Smiths Station
Athlete: Terrell Jennings, Sr., Bob Jones
Class 6A first team
Offense
Quarterback
Bo Nix, Pinson Valley, Jr.,
Running back
Armoni Goodwin, Fr., Florence; Tyetus Lindsey, Jr., Oxford; Asa Martin, Sr., Austin
Receiver
LiAllen Dailey, Sr., Pinson Valley; Cadarrius Thompson, Jr., Florence; Seth Williams, Sr., Paul Bryant
Offensive line
Jake Andrews, Dr., Stanhope Elmore; Grant Betts, Sr., Spanish Fort; Marcus Jenkins, Sr., Park Crossing; Marquice Robinson, Sr., Austin; Clay Webb, Jr., Oxford;
Kicker
Evan McPherson, Jr., Fort Payne
Defense
Defensive back
C.D. Daniels, Sr., Homewood; Justin Lewis, Sr., Opelika; Reddy Steward, Jr., Austin; Deshazio Williams, So., Pinson Valley
Linebacker
Jacquez Jones, Sr., Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa; Josh Marsh, Sr., Decatur; Brett Staples, So., Pell City; Brody Syer, Sr., Oxford
Defensive line
D.J. Dale, Jr., Clay-Chalkville; Marese McBride, Sr., Daphne; Desmond Scott, Sr., Pinson Valley; Alfred Thomas, Sr., Sidney Lanier
Punter
Jay Bramblett, Jr., Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
Athlete
Kris Abrams-Draine, Sr., Spanish Fort; Dilan Henderson, Sr., Pinson Valley; J.D. Martin, Jr., Wetumpka; Cam Taylor, Sr., Park Crossing
Class 6A second team
Offense
Quarter back
Desmond Trotter, Sr., Shades Valley
Running back
Carlos Davis, Sr., Muscle Shoals; Kavosiey Smoke, Sr., Wetumpka; Roydell Williams, So., Hueytown
Receiver
Roderick McCloud, Sr., Clay-Chalkville; Cameron McKinney, Sr., Carver-Birmingham; KeiAndre Sanders, Jr., Shades Valley
Offensive line
Edward Collins, Sr., Ramsay; James Dawson, So., Opelika; Lonnie Hollman, Sr., Pinson Valley; Tyler Nunnelley, Sr., Cullman; Tavien White, Sr., Wetumpka
Kicker
Matthew Quinn, Jr., Spanish Fort
Defense
Defensive back
Randale Hinton, Sr., Saraland; Eric James, Jr., Dothan; De’marquis Russell, Sr., Carver-Montgomery; Jordan Swain, Sr., Oxford
Linebacker
Colton Adams, Jr., Wetumpka; Jackson Bratton, So., Muscle Shoals; Perry Kirby, Sr., Athens; Terry Perry, Sr., Shades Valley
Defensive line
Reco Bozeman, Sr., Wetumpka; Albany Casey, So., Baldwin Co; Cortlin Martin, Jr., Blount; K.J. Stokes, Sr., Stanhope Elmore
Punter
Sergio Alverez, Sr., Pell City
Athlete
Cagan Campbell, Sr., Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa; Conner Howell, Sr., Gardendale; Antonio Robinson, Sr., Austin; AJ Toney, Jr., Jackson-Olin
Class 6A Honorable Mention
Quarterback: James Foster, Sr., Sidney Lanier; Jack Samsel, Sr., Spanish Fort
Running back: Dwan James, Sr., LeFlore; Uziah McDaniels, Sr., Park Crossing
Receiver: Cameron Morson, Jr., Decatur; Justin Stuckey, Sr., Helena
Offensive line: Kannon Biggs, Jr., Athens; Nate Cooper, So., Dothan
Kicker: Greg Blue, Jr., Pelham; Diego Guajardo, Jr., Daphne
Defensive back: Braxton Knight, Sr., Florence; Jaylin Mack, Jr., Clay-Chalkville
Linebacker: D’Markus Davis, Sr., Clay-Chalkville; La’Dedric Jackson, Sr., Sidney Lanier
Defensive line: Jack Cushman, Sr., Daphne; Landon Perry, Sr., Paul Bryant
Punter: Nathan Cobb, Sr., Florence; Joseph Molstead, Sr., Homewood
Athelete: Kyle Cass, Sr., Bloun; George Obiyor, Sr., Hazel Green
Coach of the Year
Tim Perry, Wetumpka
Class 5A first team
Offense
Quarterback
Swift Lyle, Sr., St. Paul’s
Running back
Hunter Persall, Jr., West Point; Noah Turbyfill, Jr., Brooks; La’Damian Webb, Sr., Beauregard
Receiver
Fred Dickerson, Sr., Talladega; Anthony Hudson, Sr., Wenonah; Ja’varrius Johnson, Jr., St. Clair Co.
Offensive line
Garrett Bell, Sr., Briarwood Chr.; Kylon Campbell, Sr., Mae Jemison-Huntsville; Deakon Hembree, Sr., West Point; Jayson Jones, So., Calera; Kameron Stutts, Sr., Brooks
Kicker
Wilson Beaverstock, Sr., St. Paul’s
Defense
Defensive back
Cade Dickinson, Jr., Briarwood Chr.; Eric Felts Jr., Sr., Vigor; Garrett Sanders, Sr., St. Clair Co.; Andrew Tucker, Sr., Brooks
Linebacker
Jarren Wright, Jr., Etowah; Cortez Brooks, Sr., Lee-Huntsville; Jamall Hickbottom, Sr., Williamson; Gabriel Russell, Sr., Briarwood Chr.
Defensive line
Jalen Cunningham, Sr., St. Clair Co.; Ethan Edmondson, Sr., Scottsboro; Malik Langham, Sr., Lee-Huntsville; Marlon Pritchett, Sr., Jackson
Punter
Zack Godwin, Jr., Guntersville
Athlete
Jalyn Armour-Davis, Sr., St. Paul’s; Jacob Gholston, Sr., Lawrence Co.; Roger McCreary, Sr., Williamson; J.R. Tran-Reno, Jr., Briarwood Chr.
Class 5A Second Team
Offense
Quarterback
Cornelius Brown, Jr., Calera;
Running back
Eric Evans, Sr., Jemison; Joe Green, Jr., Eufaula; Camerun Peoples, Sr., Central-Clay Co.
Receiver
Justin Anderson, Sr., Mortimer Jordan; DeDe Davis, Sr., Demopolis; Carson Eddy, Sr., Briarwood Chr.
Offensive line
Seth Lowry, Sr., Etowah; Dillard Doggett, Sr., St. Paul’s; Konner Register, Sr., Hayden; Chris Williams, Sr., Demopolis; Hunter Willis, Sr., Mortimer Jordan
Kicker
Cameron Bush, Sr., Charles Henderson
Defense
Defensive back
Reggie Bracy, So., St. Paul’s; Carson Donnelly, Sr., Briarwood Chr.; C.J. Williams, So., Demopolis; Trent Yowe, So., Calera
Linebacker
Carter Dingler, Jr., Etowah; Russ Logan, Sr., Demopolis; Tim McClendon, Sr., Carroll; Ethan Mills, Sr., Moody
Defensive line
Alex Howard, Jr., Etowah; Logan Graham, Sr., Guntersville; Jeremiah Hickbottom, Jr., Williamson; KaDarian Hill, Sr., Eufaula
Punter
John Goolsby, Jr., Carroll
Athlete
Grayson Chaffin, Sr., Alexandria; Harry Crump, Sr., Mae Jemison-Huntsville; Jeremiah Owens, Sr., Greenville; Bernard Phinizee, Sr., Russellville
Class 5A Honorable Mention
Quarter back: Taylor Gover, Jr., Eufaula; Michael Hiers, Sr., Briarwood Chr.
Running back: A.J. Jackson, Sr., Demopolis; Javonta Leatherwood, So., Central-Tuscaloosa
Receiver: Banks Jolley, Sr., Crossvill; Taylor Smith, Jr., Boaz
Offensive line: Colin Langford, Sr., Guntersville; Dontavius Mayfield, Sr., Shelby Co.
Kicker: Zach Ford, Jr., Calera
Defensive back: Yates Grehan, Jr., St. Paul’s; Damon Miller, Jr., Fairfield
Linebacker: Hunter Feaster, Sr., Beauregard; Jalen Humphrey, Sr., Lee-Huntsville
Defensive line: Jessie Altman, Jr., Etowah; Zack Myers, Sr., Curry
Athlete: Jacob Callaway, Sr., Beauregard; Carlos Rogers, Sr., Wenonah
Coach of the year
Matt Glover, St. Clair County
Class 4A First Team
Offense
Quarter back
Tucker Brown, Sr., Wilson
Running back
Darrian Meads, So., Hokes Bluff; Caleb Danner, Sr., Dora; Symon Smith, So., UMS-Wright
Receiver
Bridges Anderson Jr., Sr., Andalusia; TK Kenebrew, Sr., Childersburg; Darius Nalls, Sr., Fayette Co.
Offensive line
Jordan Brooks, Sr., Saks; Nick Canfield, Jr., Rogers; Luke Kynard, Sr., Thomasville; Hunter Middleton, Jr., UMS-Wright; Tristan Nichols, Sr., Fayette Co.
Kicker
Preston Harvey, Sr., Jacksonville
Defense
Defensive back
Amarea Abney, Sr., Saks; Tyren Dupree, Sr., Cherokee Co.; Kolbi Fuqua, Sr., Cordova; T.R. Robertson, Sr., St. James
Linebacker
Marshall Clark, Sr., Munford; Russ Myers, Sr., UMS-Wright; Riley Russell, Sr., Cherokee Co.; Caleb Storie, Sr., Rogers
Defensive line
Jaylin Brackett, Sr., Madison Acad.; Jonah Danley, Sr., Rogers; DeAndre Freeman, Jr.,Escambia Co.; Marreo Thomas, Jr., Saks
Punter
Reece Solar, Jr., Alabama Chr.
Athlete
Zay Britt, So., Munford; Trent Cochran-Gill, Jr., Tallassee; Matthew Flint, Sr., Madison Co.; Sam Kimel, Sr., Randolph
Class 4A Second Team
Offense
Quarterback
Ethan Wilson, Sr., Andalusia;
Running back
Tony Amerson, Jr., St. James; Macey Carr, Sr., Jacksonville; John Robertson, Sr., Northside
Receiver
Tyler Greene, Sr., Madison Acad.; Michael Parker, Sr., Westminster Chr.; Braylon Washington, Jr., Thomasville
Offensive line
Jake Busch, Jr., Hokes Bluff; Dalton Elam, Sr., Wilson; Houston Hamilton, Sr., St. James; Donjea Hutchins, Sr., North Jackson; Dawson Wells, Sr., Saks
Kicker
Sean Dorney, Sr., Madison Acad.
Defense
Defensive back
Chase Bright, Sr., Sardis; Ashton Gulledge, So., Hokes Bluff; Cole Crawford, Sr., Northside; Deion Pickens, Jr., Satsuma
Linebacker
Levi Taliaferro, Sr., Hokes Bluff; Jalon Atkins, Sr., Thomasville; Kaynan Mays, Sr., Saks; Braxton Ragland, Jr., Leeds;
Defensive line
Tristen Holcomb, Jr., Sardis; CJ Person, Jr., Montgomery Catholic; Chance Thompson, Sr., Dora; Grant Wisdom, So., Deshler
Punter
Landon Johnson, Sr., Hokes Bluff
Athlete
Erin Heard, Sr., Bibb Co.; Cam Horne, Sr., Dale Co.; Avery Moates, Sr., Wilson; Torrance Pollard, Sr., Leeds
Class 4A Honoracle Mention
Quarterback: LaDerrick Bell, Sr., Saks; Chance Stevenson, Sr., Fayette Co.
Running back: Johnathon Cobb, Jr., Saks; Roosevelt Weaver III, Jr., Andalusia
Receiver: Kalvin Levett, Jr., Tallassee; Cal Taylor, Sr., Haleyville
Offensive line: Braydon Lacey, Sr., Sardis; Luke Craig, Sr., Montgomery Catholic
Kicker: Greg Dawkins, Sr., Leeds; Jackson Spradlin, Sr., Dora
Defensive back: Cade Meyer, Sr., Rogers; Levon Fletcher, Sr., Randolph
Linebacker: Caden Best, Jr., Westminster Chr.; Josh Glass, Sr., Jacksonville
Defensive line: Devonte Green, Jr., Leeds; Patrick Lovelace, Sr., W.S. Neal
Punter: Dylan Campbell, Sr., Munford; Addison Powell, Sr., Thomasville
Atheletes: Steven Moon, Sr., Satsuma
Coach of the Year
Bart Lockhart, Dora
Class 3A First Team
Offense
Quarterback
Ryan Nettles, Jr., Hillcrest-Evergreen;
Running back
Isaac Huguley, Sr., West Morgan; Austin Kinsey, Sr., Clarke Co.; Lee Stanley, Sr., Piedmont
Receiver
Joshua Jackson, Sr., Hillcrest-Evergreen; Cole Littleton, Jr., J.B. Pennington; Nick Moody, Sr., Oakman
Offensive line
Riley Benavides, Sr., Weaver; Jac Cox, Sr., Clarke Co.; Austin Guyse, Sr., West Morgan; Mario Locke, Sr., Mobile Chr.; Nick Pounders, Sr., Gordo
Kicker
Matthew Morgan, So., T.R. Miller
Defense
Defensive back
Auston Brown, Sr., West Morgan; Keith Gallmon, Sr., Mobile Chr.; Javon Ivory, Jr., Clarke Co.; Rayshawn Reynolds, So., Pike Co.
Linebacker
Alex Atkins, So., Carbon Hill; Ethan Hearn, Jr., Mobile Chr.; Drew Rogers, Sr., Locust Fork; Ja’len Sims, Fultondale
Defensive line
Logan Beadles, Sr., Piedmont; Dalton Beck, Sr., American Chr.; Andres Fox, Sr., Mobile Chr.; Hunter Mosley, Sr., Lexington
Punter
Henry Beckett, Jr., Houston Aca.
Athlete
Noah Allison, Jr., J.B. Pennington; Kobe Bradley, Sr., Hillcrest-Evergreen; Jayson Jones, So., Fultondale; Cardavion Myers, Sr., Piedmont
Class 3A Second Team
Offense
Quarterback
KaRon Coleman Jr., Jr., Greene Co.
Running back
Will Foreman, Sr., Clarke Co.; Aaron Knight, Jr., Randolph Co.; Keefe White, Sr., Montgomery Aca.
Receiver
Jahkil Edwards, Sr., Greene Co.; Sam Ladner, Sr., Mobile Chr.; Dan Parker, So., American Chr.
Offensive line
Tristn Bailey, Sr., Wicksburg; Mason Greene, Sr., American Chr.; Chris Harris, Sr., Midfield; Malcom Morgan, So., Locust Fork; Sean Watson, Jr., J.B. Pennington
Kicker
Andray Pope, So., Hillcrest-Evergreen
Defense
Defensive back
C.J. Hall, Sr., Oakman; Keenan Isaac, Sr., Midfield; Spurlin Kelley, Sr., Opp; Cameron Pettus, Sr., Lauderdale Co.
Linebacker
Luke Cassity, Jr., J.B. Pennington; Tyler Ellenburg, Sr., Wicksburg; Collin Herring, Sr., Gordo; Jacob Wooten, Sr., Plainview
Defensive line
Richard Bledsoe, Sr., Randolph Co.; Jamari Reeves, Sr., Greene Co.; Matthew Thornton, Jr., Piedmont; Isaiah Woods, Jr., Weaver
Punter
Jonathan Grisham, Sr., Montevallo
Athlete
Chance Bates, Sr., Colbert Co.; Dequan Johnson, So., Flomaton; London Knight, Sr., Weaver; Reggie Thompson, Sr., Opp
Class 3A Honorable Mention
Quarterback: Jon Avery, Sr., Oakman; Gabe Peluso, Sr., West Morgan
Running back: Shawn Bowden, Sr., Wicksburg; Jahzarian Lampley, Sr., Pike Co.
Receiver: Maurice Gray, Sr., West Morgan; Carson McGinnis, Jr., Carbon Hill
Offensive line: Cain Phifer, Sr., Colbert Heights; Daris Reed, Sr., Opp
Defensive back: Kaedon Jenkins, Jr., Piedmont; Brandon Rudolph, Sr., Hillcrest-Evergreen
Linebacker: Tyler Olds, Jr., Montevallo; Quentin Morris, Sr., Clarke Co.
Defensive line: Jeremy Dees, Jr., Hillcrest-Evergreen; James Pratt, Sr., Colbert Heights
Punter: David Mejia, Jr., Plainview
Athletes: Kyler Chaney, So., Holly Pond; Parker Davis, Sr., American Chr.
Coach of the Year
Taylor Leathers, Colbert Heights
Class 2A First Team
Offense
Quarterback
Kristian Story, So., Lanett
Running back
Payton Anderson, Jr., Fyffe; Kelston Fikes, Fr., Leroy; Robert Houston, Sr., LaFayette
Receiver
David Baldwin, Sr., Central-Hayneville; Zavien Kelley, Sr., Vincent; Matt Sherrill, Sr., Hatton
Offensive line
Tyler Harris, Sr., Luverne; John Karr, Sr., Leroy; Cole Lyles, Sr., Fyffe; Matthews Spencer, Jr., Ariton; James Aaron Tranham, Sr., Sulligent
Kicker
Dawson Hamlin, Sr., Goshen
Defense
Defensive back
JaQuavion Boston-Gaines, Jr., LaFayette; Trikweze Bridges, Jr., Lanett; Ellian Harris, Jr., Luverne; Jaquan Kincey, Jr., Abbeville
Linebacker
Court Coley, Sr., Westbrook Christian; Parker Branch, Sr., Horseshoe Bend; Chase Cardwell, Sr., New Brockton; Andrew Kelley, Sr., Winston Co.
Defensive line
Avery Bishop, Sr., Aliceville; Lajareon Bryant, Jr., LaFayette; Baraskious Dowdell, Sr., Lanett; D’terrion Glaze, Jr., Lanett
Punter
Cooper Dean, Sr., J.U. Blacksher
Athlete
Aaron Benefield, Sr., Ranburne; Jermaine Brown, Jr., St. Luke’s; Jaron Scott, Sr., Sulligent; Terrion Truitt, Sr., Lanett
Class 2A Second Team
Offense
Quarterback
Brock Snyder, Sr., Goshen
Running back
Chris Hardie, Jr., Vincent; Tyreke Metcalf, Sr., Sulligent; Caleb Vinson, Sr., Falkville
Receiver
Zack Alford, Sr., Goshen; Christian Angulo, Fr., Falkville; Anquaevious Pollard, Sr., Lanett
Offensive line
Gable Allred, Jr., Lamar Co.; Dakari Siler, Sr., Goshen; Lane Sims, Jr., J.U. Blacksher; Jonathan Stone, Sr., Sand Rock; Brooks Thompson, Jr., Mars Hill
Kicker
Juan Castro, Sr., Cleveland
Defense
Defensive back
Caeden Godfrey, Sr., Westbrook Christian; Trey McFarland, So., Woodland; Bryson Peavy, Jr., Ariton; Kaleb Thomas, Jr., Lanett
Linebacker
Lane Talbot, Jr., Gaston; Omar Boston, Sr., LaFayette; Jawon Howell, Sr., Lanett; Dristin Weaver, Sr., Leroy
Defensive line
Jackson Luttrell, Jr., Westbrook Christian; Jacob Brewer, Sr., Leroy; Hunter Motichek, Sr., Sulligent; Hayden Simmons, Sr., Ranburne
Punter
Russell Weeks, So., New Brockton
Athlete
Dewayne Miller, Sr., West End; Malik Callens, So., Billingsley; Kaleb Jones, So., Collinsville; Kavon McGraw, Jr., Aliceville
Class 2A Honorable mention
Quarter back: Keegan Blackman, Sr., Central-Hayneville; Aaron Dove, Jr., Falkville
Running back: Craig Kinsey, Sr., Abbeville; Jeremiah White, Sr., Geneva Co.
Receiver: Carson Carver, Sr., Sand Rock; Satyler Wilson, So., Luverne
Offensive line: J.T. Youngblood, So., Vincent
Kicker: Humberto Hernandez, Sr., Ariton; Austin Hollis, Sr., Sulligent
Defensive back: Brant Rowell, Sr., Fyffe
Linebacker: Arian Gregory, So., Luverne; Colt Smith, Jr., Mars Hill
Defensive line: Devin Bell, Sr., Goshen; Josh Cardwell, So., New Brockton
Athlete: Landon Woodard, Sr., Ranburne
Coach of the Year
Daniel Merchant, Sulligent
Class 1A First team
Offense
Quarterback
Jamichael Stallworth, Sr., Georgiana
Running back
Adam Sanders, Sr., Ragland; Stone Fincher, Jr., Hackleburg; John Mark Abercombie, Sr., Meek
Wide receiver
EJ Petty, Sr., Pickens Co.; Jeff Hunter, Sr., Decatur Heritage; Isaiah Scott, Sr., Linden
Offensive line
Tyrone Davis, Sr., Maplesville; Noah Barnett, Sr., Hackleburg; Chaz Harmon, Jr., Wadley; Andrew Pickett, Sr., Marengo; Bobby Talley, Sr., Lynn
Kicker
Nate Tomey, Sr., Cedar Bluff
Defense
Defensive back
Cameron Borden, Sr., Winterboro; Tyler Booker, Jr., Brantley; Jamarcus Sims, Sr., Georgiana; Jonah Smith, Sr., Sweet Water
Linebacker
Timothy Bradley, Jr., Maplesville; Jaheim Greer, So., Notasulga; De’Angelos Crispin, Sr., Marengo; Jaccaurian Washington, Jr., Pickens Co.
Defensive line
Deshaun Blanks, Sr., Sweet Water; Lecedric Haynes, Jr., Georgiana; Chris Hodges, Jr., Wadley; Devin March, Sr., Houston Co.
Punter
Brandon Hill, Fr., Lynn
Athlete
Quae Drake, Sr., Wadley; Zayne Guthrie, Jr., Addison; Shamar Lewis, Sr., Sweet Water; Nathaniel Watson, Sr., Maplesville
Class 1A Second Team
Offense
Quarterback
AlJaron Edwards, So., Pickens Co.
Running back
Ryan Morrow, So., Maplesville; Kylen Cross, Sr., Talladega Co.-Central; Alphonzo Lewis, Jr., Marengo
Wide receiver
Walter Tatum, Sr., Notasulga; RJ Hart, Sr., Phillips; Peyton Dean, Sr., Appalachian
Offensive line
Ethan Teague, Jr., Cedar Bluff; Ethan Flowers, Sr., Brantley; Kendall Long, So., Georgiana; Hayden Ray, Jr., Addison; Grant Williams, Jr., South Lamar
Kicker
Cameron Gilbert, Sr., Lynn
Defense
Defensive back
Isaiha Jones, Sr., Cedar Bluff; Kevin Green, Jr., Linden; Trent Sams, Sr., Sweet Water; Jarrett Bryant, So., South Lamar
Linebacker
Keith Darden, Sr., Ragland; Jacory Brown, Jr., Sweet Water; Nick Lundberg, Sr., Kinston; Xyron Giles, Jr., Pickens Co.
Defensive line
Jarred Campbell, Sr., Isabella; Tristan Thetford, Jr., Maplesville; Willie Lewis, So., Sweet Water; Ronald Bouler, So., Marengo
Punter
Keywun Rowles, Sr., Notasulga
Athlete
Parker Driggers, Jr., Brantley; Buster Griffin, Jr., South Lamar; Coby Nunn, Sr., Wadley; Tate Warr, So., Millry
Class 1A Honorable Mention
Quarterback: Austin Calhoun, Jr., Kinston; Jacob Hammac, So., Florala
Running back: Mack Wise, Sr., Brantley; Herachio Washington, So., South Lamar
Receiver: Jackson Justus, Sr., Coosa Christian; Dylan Rogers, Sr., Spring Garden
Offensive line: Je Norris, Sr., Maplesville; Justin Presswood, Jr., Linden
Kicker: Ian Harper, Jr., South Lamar
Defensive back: Evan Crowe, Sr., Hackleburg; Cameron Baldy, Sr., Lynn
Linebacker: Matthew Harris, So., Addison; Darien Collier, Fr., Houston Co.
Defensive line: Jalen Nettles, Jr., Georgiana; Johnny Kennedy, Sr., Marengo
Punter: Cameron Williams, Jr., Houston Co; Sam Contorno, Jr., Holy Spirit
Athletes: Quindaris Ausbon, Sr., Marengo; Donaven Roberson, Jr., Highland Home
Coach of the Year
Eberne Myrthil, Marengo