Locals named to ASWA All-State football team

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By Chris McCarthy/Editor 

Nine area student-athletes were recently selected to the 2014 Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State high school football team.

Class 3A state semifinalist Glencoe placed the most players with five. In addition, Lee Ozmint was named Coach of the Year after guiding the Yellow Jackets to a 13-1 record, a region championship and the school’s first semifinal berth since 1993. 

Selected from the Yellow Jackets were senior running back Thomas Ozmint, senior offensive lineman Ty Minshew, senior linebacker Mason Brown, senior defensive lineman Chance Duncan and junior defensive back Pace Ozmint. 

Ozmint rushed for 2,316 yards and 27 touchdowns on 299 attempts; Brown finished with 141 tackles and seven sacks; Duncan had 104 tackles and 10.5 sacks; and Ozmint had 94 tackles, two interceptions and five pass breakups.

Other area first-teamers were senior center Nolan Boatner from Class 7A Gadsden City, senior offensive lineman Tyler Carr from Class 6A Southside, junior linebacker Darius Moore from 5A Etowah and senior defensive back Jesse Hubbard from Class 4A Sardis. Moore had 160 tackles and eight sacks, while Hubbard totaled 132 tackles along with five interceptions.

In addition, 14 locals made the second team, including senior linebacker Blair Edwards from Gadsden City; senior wingback Holt Keeling, junior linebacker Hunter Armstrong and sophomore kicker Carter West from Southside; junior running back Paul Ruiz and junior defensive lineman Crishun Young from Etowah; junior running back Keeman Lewis and senior linebacker Bryan Noblitt from Sar-dis; senior linebacker Noah Click from 4A Hokes Bluff; junior offensive lineman Devin Chappell, senior linebacker Javonte Pope and senior defensive back Albert Lewis from 2A Gaston; junior quarterback Hunter Grant from West End; and sophomore receiver Wesley Grizzard from 1A Coosa Christian.

Receiving honorable mention status were Glencoe senior quarterback Dylan Stone, Westbrook Christian senior kicker Chris Underwood (Class 3A) and Gaston senior running back Mitchell Smith.

With the addition of Class 7A, the ASWA changed its format for its All-State team this year, adding a second team and limiting honorable mentions to no more than two at each position. The panel also held a preliminary vote in mid-November in order to pare down the field at the all-state meeting.

The ASWA will release its three finalists for back and lineman of the year in each class on Sunday, Dec. 28. The winners, along with the Mr. Football award, will be revealed at the annual Player of the Year Banquet, to be held in Montgomery on Jan. 14, 2015 and sponsored by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association.

2014 ASWA ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM

Class 7A first team offense

Quarterback

Grey Jackson, Sr., Fairhope

Running back

Maceo Booker, Jr., James Clemens; Dave Kirksey, Sr., Fairhope; Marcus Webb, Sr., Hoover

Receiver

Makenzie Graham, Sr., Buckhorn; Patrick Haywood, Sr., Thompson; Miles Whitlow, Sr., James Clemens

Line

Nolan Boatner, Sr., Gadsden City; Zyggy Arledge, Sr., Hoover, Sr.; Zeke Mayblen, Sr., Theodore; Tyler Pritchett, Jr., Auburn, Jr.; Kenny Thomas, Sr., Prattville, Sr.

Kicker

Sage Ledbetter, Jr., Auburn

Class 7A first team defense

Secondary

John Broussard, Jr., Central-Phenix City; P.J. Hall, Jr., Hoover; Justen Little, Jr., Tuscaloosa Co.; Daniel Miller, Jr., Fairhope

Linebacker

R.J. Arnold, Sr., Hoover; Amonte Caban, Sr., Smiths Station; Jalen Henry, Sr., Foley, Sr.; Darrell Williams, Sr., Hoover

Line

Darius Ellis, Sr., Tuscaloosa Co.; U’Vakeous McGhee, Sr., Jeff Davis; T.J. Rayam, Jr., Thompson; Alex Robin, Jr., Vestavia Hills

Punter

Dylan Crutcher, Sr., Baker

Athlete

Kennedy Obiyor, Sr., Hazel Green; Traveon Samuel, Sr., Central-Phenix City; Zach Thomas, Jr., Hewitt-Trussville; Eddie Williams, Sr., Tuscaloosa Co.

Coach of the Year

Chad Anderson, Prattville

Class 7A second team offense

Quarterback: Heath Burchfield, Jr., James Clemens

Running back: Kingston Davis, Jr., Prattville; Isaiah Lewis, Sr., Foley; Bradrick Shaw, Sr., Hoover

Receiver: Chazz Garrett, Jr., Sparkman; Drew Odum, Sr., Mountain Brook; Jonathan Rice, Sr., Bob Jones

Line: Landon Davidson, Sr., Baker; Nick Eldridge, Jr., Hoover; Justice Hammond, Jr., Oak Mountain; Kyle Miskelley, Jr., Hewitt-Trussville; Logan Stenberg, Sr., James Clemens

Kicker: Hunter Nickolson, Jr., Enterprise

Class 7A second team defense

Secondary: Micah Bagley, Sr., Hoover; Nigel Lawrence, Sr., Smiths Station; Alex Payne, Sr., Tuscaloosa Co.; Braston Simmons, So., Mary Montgomery

Linebacker: Blair Edwards, Sr., Gadsden City; Kendric Haynes, So., Murphy; Jared Strickland, Sr., Tuscaloosa Co.; Christion Taylor, So., Oak Mountain

Line: Jayson Cook-Calhoun, Sr., Hoover; Mose Hall, Sr., Murphy; Silas Owens, Sr., Buckhorn; Carmarcus Williams, Sr., Central-Phenix City

Punter: William Johnston, Sr., Prattville

Athlete: Tripp Cobb, Sr., McGill-Toolen, Sr.; Deondra Douglas, Sr., Bob Jones; A.J. Smiley, Sr., Spain Park; Jarrion Street, Jr., Hewitt-Trussville

Class 7A honorable mention

Quarterback: Seth Franks, Sr., Tuscaloosa Co.; Keith Wa-shington, Sr., Prattville

Running Back: Tyus Flakes, Jr., Auburn; LaMical Perine, Jr., Theodore

Receiver: Torrey Hunt, Sr., Bob Jones; Leonard Wood, Sr., Hoover

Offensive Line: Blake Snow, Sr., Oak Mountain; Cody Wyatt, Jr., Prattville

Kicker: A.J. Reed, Jr., Prattville; Harrison Ritchie, Jr., Mountain Brook

Defensive Back: Trent Archie, Sr., Baker

Linebacker: Jordan Allen, Sr., Sparkman; Bailey McElwain, Jr., Hewitt-Trussville

Defensive Line: Daniel McCool, Sr., Mountain Brook; Jonah Tibbs, Jr., Spain Park

Punter: Justin Farmer, Sr., Auburn; Tyler Sumpter, Jr., Spain Park

Athlete: Nick Moreno, Sr., Hazel Green

Class 6A first team offense

Quarterback

Ty Pigrome, Jr., Clay-Chalkville; 

Running back

Tredarian Gamble, Sr., Oxford; T.J. Reed, Sr., Daphne; Demetrice Vaughan, Sr., Blount

Receiver

Velus Jones, Jr., Saraland; T.J. Simmons, Jr., Clay-Chalk-ville; Darnell Webb, Sr., Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa

Line

Tyler Carr, Sr., Southside; Deonte Brown, Jr., Austin; Brandon Kennedy, Sr., Wetumpka; Chris White, Sr., Daphne; Darryl Williams, Sr., Bessemer City

Kicker

Francisco Tirado, Sr., Decatur

Class 6A first team defense

Secondary

Tranealius Abrams, Sr., Blount, Sr.; Willie Ezell, Sr., Stanhope Elmore; Jarmarkus Sims, Sr., Dothan; Maurice Smitherman, Sr., Minor

Linebacker

Keaton Anderson, Sr., Florence; Thomas Johnston, So., Spanish Fort; Skylar Mosley, Sr., Saraland; Lyndell Wilson, Jr., Carver-Montgomery

Line

Malik Manciel, Sr., Florence; Nick McDaniel, Sr., Clay-Chalkville; Alex Medina, Jr., Walker; Justin Patterson, Jr., Cullman

Punter

Rhett Morrison, Sr., Muscle Shoals

Athlete

Jaylan Jackson, Sr., Hartselle; James Leatherwood, Sr., LeFlore; Keith Mixon, Sr., Shades Valley; Chris Weaver, Sr., Saraland

Class 6A Coach of the Year

Jere Adcock, Decatur

Class 6A second team offense

Quarterback: Matthew Christian, Sr, Opelika, Sr.; 

Running back: DeKarlos Billingsley, So., Scottsboro; Nick Gibson, Sr., Pinson Valley; Terelle West, Sr., Clay-Chalkville

Receiver: Nico Collins, So., Clay-Chalkville; Kristian Cotton, Sr., Spanish Fort; Josh Pearson, Sr., Austin

Line: Tyler Brentzel, Sr., Spanish Fort; Chandler Brewer, Sr., Florence; Justin Daniel, Sr., Clay-Chalkville; Drew Kyser, Sr., Opelika; John Yarbrough, Sr., Homewood

Kicker: Carter West, Jr., Southside

Class 6A second team defense

Secondary: Tae Hayes, Sr., Decatur; Dylan Montgomery, Sr., Muscle Shoals; Renardo Pratt, Sr., Bessemer City; Dee Smith, Sr., Florence

Linebacker: Hunter Armstrong, Jr., Southside; Jamal Brooks, So., Bessemer City; Tavarius Hutchinson, Sr., McAdory; Roy Yancey, Sr., Opelika

Line: Griffin Gentry, Jr., Homewood; Kendell Jones, Sr., Clay-Chalkville; Tae Robinson, Jr., Benjamin Russell; Quandeski Whitlow, Sr., Opelika

Punter: Griffin McCollum, Sr., Decatur

Athlete: Holt Keeling, Sr., Southside; Austin Hicks, Sr., Gardendale; Khaliq Jones, Sr., Wetumpka; Chad Hunter Wyatt, Sr., Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa

Class 6A honorable mention

Quarterback: Blake Hawkins, Sr., Florence; Kalen Whitlow, Sr., Northview

Running back: Roland Adams, Sr., Florence; Josh Johnson, Jr., Opelika

Receiver: Grant Larson, Jr., Brookwood; Gerladmy Mason, Sr., Bessemer City

Offensive Line: Brayden Briggs, Sr., McAdory; Nick DeLuna, Sr., Muscle Shoals; 

Kicker: Patrick Millican, Sr., Clay-Chalkville

Defensive Back: Juray Smith, Sr., Pinson Valley; Jaewon Taylor, Jr., Park Crossing

Linebacker: Vincent Burrell, Jr., Bessemer City; Trey Hayes, Sr., Decatur

Defensive Line: Chris Faulkner, Jr., Baldwin Co.; Daron Payne, Sr., Shades Valley; 

Punter: Winston Smith, Sr., Opelika; Jordan Whitehead, Sr., Scottsboro

Athlete: Juan Jackson, Sr., Gardendale; Matravious Sr., Williams, Valley

Class 5A first team offense

Quarterback

Brick Pugh, Sr., East Limestone; 

Running back

Brandon Baynes, Sr., Tallassee; Ostin McPherson, Jr., St. Paul’s; ShaKeith Tyes, Sr., Calera

Receiver

Marquise Irvin, Sr., Madison Co.; Justin Perdue, Sr., Carver-Birmingham; Raheem Moore, Sr., Greenville

Line

Sean Brown II, Jr., Pleasant Grove; Lester Cotton, Sr., Central-Tuscaloosa; Dakota Sams, Jr., Alexandria; Troy Thingstad, Sr.,St. Paul’s Sr.; Ethan Thompson, Sr., Calera

Kicker

Morgan Finley, Sr., Madison Co.

Class 5A first team defense

Secondary

Ke’Juan Feagan, Sr., Pleasant Grove; Lee Menefee, Sr., Guntersville; Jalen Thompson, Sr., St. Paul’s; D.J. Williams, Sr., Vigor

Linebacker

Darius Moore, Jr., Etowah; Richard McBryde, Sr., Charles Henderson; Colton Parton, Jr., Madison Co.; Martez Wheeler, Sr., Jackson

Line

Tim Bonner, Sr., Demopolis; Dontrez Green, Sr., Mortimer Jordan; Tadarrius Patterson, So., Carver-Birmingham; A.J. Smoot, Sr., Dora

Punter

Zack Gaines, Jr., Calera

Athlete

Tyler Gurley, Sr., Madison Co.; Solomon Muhammed, Sr., Parker; Landon Smith, Sr., Mortimer Jordan; Sylvaughn Turner, Jr., East Limestone

Coach of the Year

Jim Elgin, Pleasant Grove

Class 5A second team offense

Quarterback: Austin Ingram, Sr., Charles Henderson

Running back: Paul Ruiz, Jr., Etowah; Jordan Bentley, Jr., Guntersville; Terence Humphrey, Sr., Columbia

Receiver: Wesley Burns, Sr., Boaz; Javarius Cheatham, Sr., Greenville; Jalante Smith, Jr., Charles Henderson

Line: Will Edmonds, Sr., Madison Co.; Travares Hall, Jr., Demopolis; Omar Norris, Sr., Ramsay; Eastwood Thomas, Sr., Jackson; Joshua Williams, Sr., Vigor

Kicker: Brad Moreau, Sr., East Limestone

Class 5A second team defense

Secondary: Jaquan Lewis, Jr., Greenville; Myles Mason, Fr., Pleasant Grove; Kevin McDaniel, Sr., Carver-Birmingham; Martavious Myhand, Sr., Beauregard

Linebacker: Ernesto Cordova, Sr., Guntersville; Lee Montgomery, Sr., Parker; Payton Reynolds, Sr., Central-Clay Co.; Alex Rodriguez, Sr., East Limestone

Line: Crishun Young, Jr., Etowah; Trent Campbell, Sr., West Point; David Dubose, Jr., Columbia; Queneris Pollard, Sr., Moody

Punter: Hunter Hilyer, Sr., Beauregard

Athlete: Isaiah Benson, Sr., Springville; Logan Palmer, Sr., Rehobeth; Jack Peavey, So., Madison Co.; Quay Wright, Jr., Beauregard

Class 5A honorable mention 

Quarterback: De’Juan Feagan, Sr., Pleasant Grove; Miller Mosley, Jr., St. Paul’s

Running Back: Colton Knight, Jr., Rehobeth; Jaylon Lyles, Sr., Central-Clay Co.

Receiver: KeeShawn Wilder, Sr., Parker

Offensive Lineman: Paul Daniels, So., Dallas Co.; Cory Eddy, Jr., Dora

Kicker: Austin Ford, Sr., Calera; Jack Spradlin, Fr., Dora

Defensive Back: Raheem Cole, Jr., Pleasant Grove; Hayden Mezick, Sr., St. Paul’s

Linebacker: Mikus Peoples, Sr., J.O. Johnson; Zac Thrift, Sr., Mortimer Jordan

Defensive Lineman: Rahmeel Cook, Jr., Demopolis; Joey Purifoy, Sr., Greenville

Athlete: Thomas Espy, Sr., Eufaula

Class 4A first team offense

Quarterback

Conner Kiser, Sr., Haleyville

Running back

Troy Dixon, Sr., UMS-Wright; Kyle Nalls, Sr., Fayette Co.; Tre’ Nation, Jr., Leeds

Receiver

Noah Ard, Jr., Cordova; C.J. Chapman, Sr., Munford; Dillon Posey, Sr., Haleyville

Line

Cameron Campbell, Sr., West Blocton; Jeremy Clark, Sr., Leeds; Brett Patterson, Sr., UMS-Wright; Dakota Siniard, Sr., West Limestone; Monty Young, Sr., Saks

Kicker

David Teitge, Sr., Westminster Chr.

Class 4A first team defense

Secondary

Jesse Hubbard, Sr., Sardis; Jacoby Lockhart, Sr., Leeds; Jawon McDowell, Sr., UMS-Wright; Jake Vick, Jr., West Blockton

Linebacker

Riley Cole, Jr., Oneonta; Jacorey Morris, Jr., Clarke Co.; Davonta Williams, Sr., Ashford; Tyler Wright, Sr., Leeds

Line

Anfernee Jennings, Sr., Dadeville; Will Hogan, Sr., Holtville; Isaiah Sharp-Perry, So., Leeds, So.; Josephus Smith, Jr., Leeds

Punter

Reid Rials, Sr., Satsuma

Athlete

Jared Bailey, Sr., Elkmont; Xavier Burden, Sr., Clarke Co.; Octavius Matthews, Sr., North Jackson; Sid Thurmond, Sr., Jacksonville

Coach of the Year

Michael Statom, Deshler

Class 4A second team offense

Quarterback: Sam Howard, Sr., Deshler

Running back: Keenan Lewis, Jr., Sardis; Denzel Mitchell, Jr., Hamilton; Tomoka Nelson, Sr., Westminster Chr.

Receiver: B.J. Bailey, Sr., Deshler; Jeremiah Blake, Jr., Cleburne Co.; Luke Wall, Sr., Oneonta; 

Line: DeAndre Acklin, Sr., Deshler; Austin Kilgore, Sr., Saks; Mike Rankins, Jr., Leeds; Ed White, Sr., St. James; John Micah Whited, Sr., Oneonta

Kicker: Morgan Coston, Jr., Leeds

Class 4A second team defense

Secondary: Zach Dimmock, Jr., Oneonta; Kell Floyd, Jr., Elmore Co.; Isaiah Hicks, Jr., Dadeville

Linebacker: Noah Click, Sr., Hokes Bluff; Bryan Noblitt, Sr., Sardis; LaDrelin Cheatum, Sr., Deshler; Tiff Lyons, Sr., UMS-Wright

Line: Paul Jackson, Jr., UMS-Wright; Travis Salio, Jr., Sipsey Valley; Christian Smith, So., Leeds; Cody Tolbert, Sr., Oneonta

Punter: Robert Adams, Jr., Trinity

Athlete: Chris Evans, Sr., Cordova; Shawn Jennings, Jr., Dadeville; Jake Parks, So., West Blocton; Deangelo Webster, Sr., Leeds

Class 4A honorable mention

Quarterback: Brandon Butts, Sr., J.B. Pennington; Devin Harris, Sr., Saks

Running Back: Thomas Stokes, Jr., Montgomery Catholic; A.J. Travis, Sr., Northside

Receiver: Jalen Harris, Sr., St. James

Offensive Line: Brock Burkhalter, Sr., Fayette Co.; Trey Roberson, Sr., Munford

Kicker: Lane Sanford, Sr., Northside; Bryant Wallace, So., Rogers

Linebacker: Jaquan Alvies, Sr., Dadeville; Savon Parker, Sr., Jacksonville

Defensive Line: Cade Adkins, So., Cordova

Athlete: Jason Futrell, Sr., Wilson

Class 3A first team offense

Quarterback

Josh Thomas, Sr., Montgomery Aca.

Running back

Thomas Ozmint, Sr., Glencoe; Kerryon Johnson, Sr., Madison Aca.; Malik Miller, Jr., Madison Aca.

Receiver

Purvis Coger, Sr., Oakman; Tobias Qualls, Sr., Colbert Co.; C.J .Savage, Sr., Piedmont

Line

Ty Minshew, Sr., Glencoe; Steven Clark, Sr., Brindlee Mountain; John Crider, Sr., Madison Aca.; Quincy McKay, Jr., Dale Co.; Tyler Mitchell, Sr., Montgomery Aca.

Kicker

Nathan Geis, Sr., Madison Aca.

Class 3A first team defense

Secondary

Pace Ozmint, Jr., Glencoe; John David Ballard, Sr., Slocomb; Trey Guthery, Sr., Vinemont; Will Kirk, Jr., Plainview

Linebacker

Mason Brown, Sr., Glencoe, Sr.; Taylor Hayes, So., Piedmont; Tyler Springer, Sr., Lauderdale Co.; Ethan Williams, Sr., Midfield

Line

Chance Duncan, Sr., Glencoe; Chase Bobbitt, So., Piedmont; Jeffery Whatley, Sr., Dale Co.; Kaine Yates, So., Hanceville

Punter

Deacon Medders, Jr., Hale Co.

Athlete

Jamarius Henderson, Sr., Dale Co.; Trey McMillian, Sr., Dale Co.; Zack Simbeck, Sr., Lauderdale Co.; Derek Thompson, Sr., Piedmont

Coach of the Year

Lee Ozmint, Glencoe

Class 3A second team offense

Quarterback: Blake Coward, Sr., Madison Aca.

Running back: Chris Austin, Sr., Oakman; Xavier McCollum, Sr., Winfield; Myron Smith, Sr., Colbert Co.

Receiver: Darrylvontaye Campbell, Sr., Greensboro; Bret Clark, So. New Hope; Carter McGill, Jr., American Chr.

Line: Hunter Barclay, Sr., Ohatchee; Zac Bobo, Sr., Sand Rock; Call Dyer, Sr., Gordo; Jack Heebe, Jr., Bayside Aca.; James Peach, Sr., T.R. Miller

Kicker: Fernando Limon, Sr., Plainview

Class 3A second team defense

Secondary: Grant Atkins, Jr., American Chr.; Wade Castle, Sr., Dale Co.; Sam LaPlatney, Sr., Montgomery Aca.; Bryant Thomas, Sr., Oakman; Ben Davis, Jr., Gordo, Jr.

Linebacker: Isaiah Glover, Sr., Plainview; Landon Machristie, Sr., Walter Wellborn; Tyler Smith, Sr., Slocomb

Line: Jeremy Denton, Sr., Lamar Co.; Adam Mann, Sr., Madison Aca.; Austin Moore, Jr., Brindlee Mountain; P.J. Sledge, So., American Chr.

Punter: Daniel Rolf, Sr., Slocomb

Athlete: Tony Brown, Sr., Beulah; Drew Hankins, Sr., Gordo; Justin Henderson, Sr., Cottage Hill, Sr.; Dant’e Reese, Sr. Hanceville, Sr.

Class 3A honorable mention

Quarterback: Dylan Stone, Sr., Glencoe; Tyler Lusk, Sr., Piedmont

Running Back: Raheem Bonam, Jr., Opp

Receiver: Chase Willingham, Sr., Plainview

Offensive Line: Branden Davis, Jr., Oakman; Jesse Dison, Sr., Lauderdale Co.

Kicker: Chris Underwood, Sr., Westbrook Christian; Jimmy Massey, Sr., Montgomery Aca.; 

Linebacker: Neonta Alexander, Jr., Piedmont; Dariyan Morris, Jr., Geneva

Defensive Line: Drake Jones, Sr., Gordo; Corri Tignor, Sr., Walter Wellborn

Athlete: Dezmond Johnson, Jr., Slocomb; Patrick Manning, So., Gordo

Class 2A first team offense

Quarterback

Peyton Gilliland, Jr., Cleveland, Jr.

Running back

Damonta Brooks, Sr., Tarrant; DeAnthony Holcombe, Sr., Washington Co.; Austin Stiefel, Jr., Fyffe

Receiver

Blake Edwards, Jr., Elba; Jace Green, Sr., Vincent; Brayden Wilson, Sr., Ranburne, Sr.

Line

Branqavious Bussey, Sr., Lanett; Blaine Hudson, Jr., Elba; Deshon Kilpatrick, Sr., Sweet Water; Austin Lewter, Jr., Tanner; Rodney Shorter, Sr., Tarrant

Kicker

Daniel Macias, Sr., Goshen

Class 2A first team defense

Secondary

Corey Donaldson, Sr., Washington Co.; Takoreyon Edwards, Jr., Reeltown; Grant Griffin, Jr., New Brockton; Chance Johnson, Sr., Elba, Sr.

Linebacker

Edward Carreker, Sr., Reeltown; Jamar Goodwin, Sr., Leroy; Dakota Newsome, Sr., Fyffe; Deandra Smith, Sr., Washington Co.

Line

Paul Hodges, Sr., Reeltown; Darrian McMillian, Sr., St., Luke’s; Cameron Moss, Sr., Washington Co.; William Wright, So., Reeltown

Punter

Austin Cates, Sr., Southeastern

Athlete

Grant Akridge, So., Elba; Kolby Kirk, Sr., Addison; Jatarvious Whitlow, So., Lafayette, So.; Ar’Shon Willis, So., Vincent, So.

Coach of the Year

Paul Benefield, Fyffe

Class 2A second team offense

Quarterback: Cory Gill, Sr., Cottonwood

Running back: Marlon Bridges, Sr., Lanett; Tyler Reach, Sr., Red Bay; Zacc Weldon, Sr., G.W. Long

Receiver: Andrew Prestridge, Fr., Randolph Co.; Denzel Woodard, Jr., Leroy, Jr.; 

Line: Devin Chappell, Jr., Gaston, Jr.; Collin Day, Sr., Cold Springs; Ryan Gagliano, So., Flomaton; Braxton Kinsey, Sr., Washington Co.; Thomas Robinson, Sr., Houston Aca.

Kicker: Garrett Sanders, So., G.W. Long

Class 2A second team defense

Secondary: Albert Douglas, Sr., Gaston; Octaviuse Hardrick, Sr., Cottonwood; Anquavis Simpson, Sr., Lanett; Fisher Willoughby, So., Cold Springs, So.

Linebacker: Javonte Pope, Sr., Gaston; DeAmonte Greene, Sr., Sweet Water; Issac Holt, Jr., Horseshoe Bend; John Michael Lauderdale, Sr., Cleveland

Line: Justus Herring, Sr., Woodland; Jalen Johnson, Sr., Hatton; Zach Patterson, Sr., Ranburne; Dewayne Whigham, Sr., G.W. Long

Punter: Jake Smith, Sr., Holy Spirit

Athlete: Hunter Grant, Jr., West End; Nick Carroll, Sr., Geneva Co.; Andrew Hardrick, Sr., Cottonwood; Kyle Lovvern, Sr., Ranburne

Class 2A honorable mention

Quarterback: Ramsey Rigby, Jr., Elba; Kenterius Womack, Sr., Luverne

Running Back: Mitchell Smith, Sr., Gaston; Jamel Grace, Jr., Flomaton 

Offensive Line: Trent Tatum, Sr., Cleveland; 

Defensive Back: Brandon Jones, Jr., Southeastern

Linebacker: Tyler Phillips, Sr., Goshen; Pate Smith, Jr., G.W. Long

Defensive Line: Matt Gagliano, Sr., Flomaton; Jerrionda Lloyd, Sr., Lanett

Punter: Randall Coxwell, Sr., Washington Co.; Jackson Sexton, Sr., Horseshoe Bend

Class 1A first team offense

Quarterback

Cole Spencer, Jr., Maplesville

Running back

Terence Dunlap, So., Maplesville; D’Shawn Fife, Sr., Cedar Bluff; Xavier Thornton, Jr., Millry

Receiver

Tyler Crumpton, Sr., Phillips; Desmond Dean, Sr., J.U. Blacksher; Keivonte Gallmon, Sr., Chickasaw

Line

Charles Evans, Jr., Chickasaw; Jake Mintz, Sr., Cedar Bluff; Sam Parris, Jr., Spring Garden; Kennedy Sewell, Sr., Linden; Phillip Treadwell, Sr., Marengo

Kicker

Braden Pyron, 8th grade, Marion Co.

Class 1A first team defense

Secondary

Kendarius Bradley, Sr., Maplesville; Jordan Johnson, Sr., R.A. Hubbard; Jaytarius Steele, Sr., Billingsley; Blake Terry, Sr., Cedar Bluff

Linebacker

Tyler Armstrong, Sr., Maplesville; Deontae Carter, Sr., R.A. Hubbard; Will Harrison, Jr., Maplesville; Connor Roberts, Jr., Marion Co.

Line

Jalen Bell, Sr., Linden; Justin Foster, Sr., Donoho; Tony Harris, Sr., R.A. Hubbard, Sr.; Troy Locke, Jr., Berry

Punter

Ryan Cagle, Jr., Lynn

Athlete

Dax Benton, So., Hubbertville; Daylon Brackett, Sr., Jacksonville Chr.; A.J. Johnson, Jr., Berry; Chandler Rigdon, Sr., Chickasaw

Coach of the Year 

Lamar Harris, Hubbertville

Class 1A second team offense

Quarterback: Matt Harper, So., Hackleburg

Running back: Kamaury Avery, Jr., Wadley; Kristian Jones, Jr., Hackleburg; K.J. Moody, Sr.,  Fruitdale

Receiver: Wesley Grizzard, So., Coosa Christian; Raheem Sr., Menefield, Notasulga, Sr.; Jared Wallace, Sr., Marion Co.

Line: Cullen Bush, Sr., Brantley; Morris Collins, Jr., Keith; Bryant Crow, Jr., Marion Co.; Josh Gunn, Sr., Millry; Demarcus Johnson, Sr., Brantley

Class 1A second team defense

Secondary: Keith Gallmon, Fr., Chickasaw; Ryan Howton, Jr., Berry; Coreonte O’Neal, Sr., Notasulga

Linebacker: Hunter Cole, Jr., Fruitdale; Corey Hall, Jr., Maplesville; Doug Salter, Sr., Brantley; Jason Williams, Sr., Notasulga

Line: Justin Cheeks, Sr., South Lamar; D.J. Pitts, Jr., Hubbertville; Tanner Swinney, Jr., Hackleburg

Punter: Jacob Free, So., Brantley

Athlete: Vess Benton, Sr., Hubbertville; Anfernee Dukes, Sr., Notasulga; Tyler Smith, Sr., Isabella

Class 1A honorable mention

Quarterback: Aaron Pollard, Sr., Marion Co.; James Raines, So., Berry

Running Back: Travarious Harris, So., Marengo; Domonique Jones, So., Keith

Receiver: Darian Jones, Sr., Brantley; Davonta Young, Sr., Millry

Linebacker: Payton Wates, Sr., Marion Co; Nathan Young, Sr., Hubbertville

Punter: Mikey Reagan, Sr., Kinston; Trevor Wallace, Jr., Maplesville

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