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CONTENTS 7 MUST SEE GAMES The 10 best 1A - 7A matchups for the 2022 season

26 BUILDING A WINNER How Chris Foster turned around Priceville football

TEAM PREVIEWS 9 14 18 22 30 34 38 44 48 4

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Hartselle Tigers Brewer Patriots Danville Hawks Priceville Bulldogs Falkville Blue Devils Austin Black Bears Decatur Red Raiders Decatur Heritage Eagles West Morgan Rebels

CONTRIBUTORS

RUSSELL FRYE WRITER

Russell Frye is a freelance sportswriter for the Hartselle Enquirer. He covers sports for Hartselle, Danville, Falkville, Brewer, and Priceville High Schools.

He is married to Tammie and has three children, two who are grown, and Nastia who is in the eighth grade.

DAVID ELWELL WRITER

David Elwell has been a sports writer at The Decatur Daily since 2013. He also worked for the sports department at The Daily from 1981 to 1990. During the first game he ever covered for The Daily in 1981 at Ogle Stadium, he sat in the press box next to “Shorty” Ogle. Elwell is on the board of the Morgan County Sports Hall of Fame.

CALEB SUGGS WRITER

Caleb Suggs is a sportswriter for the Decatur Daily and the sports editor for the Moulton Advertiser.

A Hartselle High alum, he enjoys covering Morgan County high school sports online and in print. He is married to Callie and they have one son, Nash.

JERONIMO NISA PHOTOGRAPHER

Jeronimo Nisa, who is originally from Spain, has been a photojournalist with The Decatur Daily since 2008. He earned a master’s degree in photojournalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He previously worked for radio and news agencies in Italy and South Africa. If he’s not taking pictures, he’ll probably be riding his bicycle.

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Priceville’s Mason Cartee, left, Falkville’s Caden Burnett, center, and Hartselle’s Eli Tidwell.

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1. PRICEVILLE AT FAIRVIEW

6. BROOKS AT WEST MORGAN

2. RANDOLPH AT WEST MORGAN

7. DANVILLE AT MADISON ACADEMY

3. PRICEVILLE AT RANDOLPH

8. FALKVILLE AT TANNER

AUG. 26

Priceville travels to Fairview for a matchup between two playoff teams from a year ago. Fairview advanced to the 5A semi-finals while Priceville fell in the second round. The Bulldogs won the previous matchup in 2019 by a 31-21 score after trailing 21-7 in the first half.

AUG. 19

West Morgan travels to Randolph to open the 2022 season. The matchup features a Randolph team that advanced to the second round of the 4A playoffs last season and a Rebels team looking to get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2017. The Raiders defeated West Morgan 32-25 in their last matchup in 2019.

OCT. 21

This matchup could have region title implications when the two teams meet in the final region game of the season. Both teams finished second in their region last season and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. This game will showcase plenty of talent on the field with Priceville’s Mason Cartee and Jake Langlois sling with Randolph’s Nic Strong and Conner Goodson.

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DANVILLE AT FALKVILLE AUG. 26

This rivalry has been played every year since 1976, with Danville holding a 28-19 edge. The Hawks won last season 27-7, so the Blue Devils will be looking for some revenge with Danville coming to Burl Vest Stadium the second week of the season. Both teams are looking to take the next step back to the playoffs after missing out last season.

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PLAINVIEW AT PRICEVILLE AUG. 19

Priceville opens the 2022 season by welcoming the Plainview Bears to Bulldogs Stadium.

The matchup features two high-scoring offenses looking to get off to a hot start in the 2022 season. The Bears averaged 39.7 points a game last year, while the Bulldogs averaged 37.2.

SEPT. 9

The Rebels will welcome Brooks for their first home game of the season in week three. West Morgan gave the Lions all they had lad season, falling 22-21. The winner of this matchup takes the early lead in region play.

SEPT. 16

The Hawks travel to Madison Academy for their third region game of the season. Danville is looking for a strong performance against the Mustangs to set up the second half of the season for the Hawks in Coach Andro Williams’ second season.

SEPT. 9

Falkville hits the road as they travel to Tanner to open region play. The Rattlers defeated Falkville 35-28 last season, so the Blue Devils will be looking to get a win and a boost up in the playoff race in 2A Region 7.

9. NEW HOPE AT DECATUR HERITAGE SEPT. 23

The Eagles, who have to replace a lot of offensive firepower, welcome New Hope for a nonregion midseason matchup. The 4A Indians finished last season 4-6, while Decatur Heritage was 10-3 and advanced to the third round of the 1A playoffs.

10. WEST MORGAN AT DESHLER SEPT. 30

West Morgan picked up their first win in the series last season with a 28-19 victory. Both teams should be contending for a playoff spot in this midseason region matchup in Tuscumbia. Unfortunately, Howard Chappell Stadium has not been kind to the Rebels, as Deshler has won the previous two matchups by a combined 96-14. But momentum is on the side of the Rebels heading into this matchup.

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The 10 best 5A - 7A matchups for the 2022 season

1. HARTSELLE AT MUSCLE SHOALS

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SEPT. 30

Hartselle travels to Muscle Shoals for a matchup with significant region implications. The Tigers defeated the Trojans 52-35 last season as sophomore Ri Fletcher ran for 220 yards and four touchdowns. The Tigers lead the series 16-11-1. The game falls in a stretch of four consecutive road games for Hartselle.

HARTSELLE AT OXFORD SEPT. 23

In a highly anticipated non-region matchup, the Tigers hit the road to face an Oxford team.

The Yellow Jackets are coming off a down year by their standards, finishing 7-5 after five consecutive double-digit win seasons. Hartselle averaged 41.1 points per game and allowed 17.0 points per game, while Oxford averaged 19.9 points while allowing 27.7.

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GARDENDALE AT AUSTIN SEPT. 23

Austin welcomes Gardendale to Austin Stadium for a mid-season non-region matchup.

Austin is looking to bounce back from its first losing season since 2014. The Rockets are coming off a 10-win season, advancing to the third round of the 6A playoffs.

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AUSTIN AT HARTSELLE AUG. 19

The Tigers and Black Bears open their seasons in a fiercely contested rivalry game. The Tigers won last season 29-0 on the road to open the season. Hartselle leads the all-time series 31-23-1.

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DECATUR AT AUSTIN AUG. 26

The Red Raiders make the short trip across town for a River City Showdown with Austin looking to break a Black Bears’ seven-game win streak in the series. Austin won last season 17-13. Decatur leads the series 36-23.

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ARAB AT BREWER SEPT. 26

The Patriots welcome Arab to Tucker Stadium for a week two matchup. The two teams meet for the 41st time, with Arab leading the series 27-13, dating back to 1978. The Arabian Knights won 49-13 last season.

SEPT. 2

The Tigers and Bearcats open region play for the third consecutive season. The matchup will be 101st in the series, which dates back to 1916. The Tigers won 35-14 last season, leading the all-time series 49-47-4.

8. BREWER AT DANVILLE OCT. 28

Brewer travels across Morgan County for a matchup with the Hawks to close out the 2022 season. Danville won last season 12-7 as their defense forced three Patriot turnovers late in the game to seal the win. The Hawks lead the series 5-4.

9. DECATUR AT HARTSELLE OCT. 14

The Red Raiders come to JP Cain Stadium for the second consecutive season. They will be looking to break the Tigers’ four-game win streak in the series, which dates back to 1917, after Hartselle won 42-21 last season. Decatur leads the all-time series 59-29.

10. AUSTIN AT JAMES CLEMENS OCT. 7

Austin travels to James Clemens for a matchup with potential region implications. The Jets won last season 31-14 on their way to a 10-0 regular season. The series is tied 4-4.

HARTSELLE

TEAM INFORMATION

TIGERS

CLASSIFICATION 6A Region 7 2021 RECORD 10-1 (7-0)

By RUSSELL FRYE

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Last season ended sourly for coach Bryan Moore and his Hartselle Tigers. After finishing the regular season 10-0 and ranked No. 2 in the state, the Tigers fell in the opening round of the 6A playoffs to Gardendale by a score of 35-38.

Heading onto the 2022 season, Moore has improved the schedule that his Tigers will face, which will better prepare them for the postseason. The Tigers will have home games against Austin, Jackson-Olin and Bob Jones while traveling to Gadsden City and Oxford.

The Tigers have plenty of firepower returning, with brothers Izayah and Ri Fletcher leading the way on offense. Also returning are wide receiver Eli Tidwell and four senior offensive linemen.

The defense suffered some losses due to graduation but will be extremely talented, with juniors Peyton Steele, Jake Haynes and Jakaleb Goodwin leading the way. Joining them will be senior Walker Hoyle and sophomore Porter Simmons.

Another addition to the team this season is defensive coordinator Bert Newton, who returns to Hartselle after a year at Vestavia Hills.

His return bolsters an already deep coaching staff and puts one of the best defensive minds in the state back on the Hartselle sidelines.

in only eight games last season. He had an 11.8 yards per carry average to lead the team. He also had 178 yards receiving and three touchdowns, along with 261 return yards and a score. Junior Drew Gatlin and freshman Jayden Morris will provide depth.

“Ri had a tremendous season last season despite an ankle injury early in the season,” said Moore. “He has bulked up this offseason to prepare for this year. He can hurt teams with his running and catching ability out of the backfield.”

Zeke McHan returns for his second season as a starter at fullback. In addition, junior Stinnett Hagemann will see time at fullback and tight end.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Seniors Izayah Fletcher and Eli Tidwell return to lead the wide receiver unit. Fletcher, who has several Power 5 offers, had 52 receptions for 852 yards and eight touch-

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QUARTERBACKS

Senior Jack Smith, who recently committed to the University of Arkansas for baseball, and junior Landon Blackwood are battling for the starting position. Each player offers different skills that will help the team this season. Smith has a strong arm and can run the ball, while Blackwood is more of an accurate passer, similar to his brother JT who led the Tigers last season. Despite who wins the battle, both players will see playing time throughout the season. In addition, sophomore Noah Lee and freshman Carter Lee will provide additional depth.

RUNNING BACKS

Junior Ri Fletcher returns for his third season as a starter for the Tigers. He finished with 1,053 yards and 18 touchdowns

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downs last season. He also had 381 return yards and a touchdown. Tidwell had 35 receptions for 664 yards and five touchdowns.

The two players have different skill sets that complement one another well. Fletcher can stretch the field with speed, while Tidwell excels with his route running on intermediate routes.

Finding a third receiver is vital for coach Moore and his offense. Sophomore Brady Holt will get the first chance to secure the spot.

Ellis and junior Colton Stinson also return as starters for offensive line coach Matt Praytor.

Stinson has started since his freshman season and has garnered interest from numerous Power 5 schools. Senior Ryan Aymett will get the first shot at the other starting spot. Junior Scout Arp will provide some depth.

DEFENSIVE LINE

The defensive line will be led by senior Dalton Green, a three-year starter, and sophomore Porter Simmons, who is going into his second year as a starter. Isaac Nicholson will OFFENSIVE LINE Three-year starters Tyde Witt and Andrew see time at one defensive end spot. In addiCrittenden return to lead a talented and ex- tion, Dylan Green, Zeke Priola and Caden perienced offensive line group. Senior Reid Kelly will provide depth in the position.

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Stinnett Hagemann Sylas Schroeder Manny Siller Blaine Johnson Ethan Haynes Gavyn Taylor Justin Metz Max Hembree Cooper Lang Tyde Borden Garrett Willingham Parker Worley Dylan Green Coen Dutton Tucker Mayo Dalton Green Cy Anton Landen Ledlow Austin Spivey Kaleb Dozier Leon Knapp Noah Gibson Luke Sparks Chandler Keel Tyde Witt Peyton Elder Caden Kelly Colton Stinson Jaxson Austin Harrison Tapscott Cade Reding Dalton Buntain Reid Ellis Elijah Gullion Wesley Evans Tucker Smith Noah Penn

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Lawcyn Hill Will Waters Brayden Huckabee Brasher Lawrence Ryan Aymett Andrew Crittenden Haidain Yeager Elliot Hawes Jaylyn Grissom Scout Arp Carter Kodra Nolan Carroll Kevin Davis Brady Riddlehoover Jeremiah Davis Hayden Gray Elijah Martin Wyatt Carroll Chris Hutson Ethan Arnold Payton Worley Coy Waynick Colton Borden Paxton Ferguson Will Duncan Clark Gamble Lucas Marrotti Austin Payne Jayden Shekell Wenchi Arroyo Crawford Lang Auburn Hearring Tyler Miland Porter Simmons Noah Yates

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SECONDARY

Three-year starter Peyton Steele returns at free safety to lead the secondary along with two-year starters Walker Hoyle and

Drake Borden. Hoyle will move to safety. Jake England saw a lot of time in the secondary last season. Jakaleb Goodwin returns for his third season after missing the second half of last season. He will slide in at the other cornerback position, opposite Borden.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Crawford Lang returns for his third season as a starter on special teams. He battled through some injuries last season that cost him the first four games last season. Despite the injuries, he was 50 of 50 in point after attempts and 4-of-5 in field goals. He will handle field goals and kickoffs. He will be backed up by his brother Cooper and senior Noah Yates. Eli Tidwell will handle the punting duties.

The return game will have Izayah and Ri Fletcher on kickoffs, while Eli Tidwell and Jakaleb Goodwin will see time as punt returners.

BREAKOUT POTENTIAL

It is not often that a senior is considered for a breakout season, but senior Jake Smith has the chance. He has done the work over the last two seasons, learned the offense, and is primed for a big season with the talent around him.

“Smith is a player that everyone rallies around on and off the field,” said Moore. “He has developed well on and off the field to prepare him for this moment.”

Sophomore Porter Simmons who showed flashes of brilliance last season, has had a big offseason and has set himself up for a huge year.

“Porter is a difference maker for our defense,” said Moore. “He will continue to grow and getter better, which is scary for opponents.”

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BREWER

TEAM INFORMATION

PATRIOTS

CLASSIFICATION 5A Region 8 2021 RECORD 2-8 (2-4)

By RUSSELL FRYE

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The Brewer Patriots enter year two of the Matt Plunkett era looking to continue to build on the momentum they gained from the end of the 2021 season.

The Patriots have had a good offseason on and off the field. The gains in the weight room will be seen on the field and will help make a difference in the upcoming season.

Despite finishing 2-8 last season, Brewer is excited about the upcoming season.

They won two of the final three to end their season on a high note.

Returning to lead the team this year will be quarterback Caden Childers, who is entering his second year as a starter. In addition, he has a talented group of receivers to help in the passing game.

The Patriots enter fall camp with several important battles that the outcome will determine starters in a couple of key spots, especially on the offensive and defensive lines.

WIDE RECEIVERS

DJ Burney and Walker Latham return at receiver for their second year as starters.

Burney, a junior, had 33 receptions for 488 yards and three touchdowns, while Latham, a sophomore, had 40 receptions for 415 yards and a team-high five touchdowns. Senior Garrett Clemons and sophomores Will Clemons and Andres Avilla will join them. In addition, some youngsters who could eventually work into playing time are freshman Hunter Knighten and eighth grader Cam Ballinger.

OFFENSIVE LINE

The offensive line will be led by three seniors who have developed into good linemen.

Leading the way will be Noe Perez, Chevy Cantrell and David Ratje. Perez and Cantrell are battling for the left tackle spot. Ratje will start at left guard. Freshman Logan Duke will get the start at center, and coaches are very high on him moving forward. Junior Tim Hunter will start at right guard while senior QUARTERBACKS Kaleb Hall will start at right tackle.

Caden Childers returns for year two as a starter. He finished with 1,647 yards passing and 11 touchdowns and added 338 yards rushing and six touchdowns, which led the team in both categories.

“I have challenged him to take over this team,” said Plunkett. “Caden can help us move the sticks if a play breaks down, which is huge for us.”

Cason Oden will be the primary backup for the Patriots. He has pushed Childers in the offseason and will be prepared if his number is called. Garrett Clemons and freshman Hunter Knighten will provide depth.

RUNNING BACKS

The Patriots enter the 2022 season with Lukas Simpson as the starting running back. Simpson has worked hard in the offseason in preparing for the upcoming season. Austyn Holmes will be the primary backup in his first year of varsity football.

Also providing depth will be JJ Nicholson, CJ Watson, Connor Kirby and Chase Smith.

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HEAD COACH Matt Plunkett RECORD 53-42 (10th year) ASSISTANT COACHES Jordan Miller, Bryan White, Chase Martin, Matt Latham LAST REGION TITLE 1997 LAST PLAYOFF GAME 2018

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Offense Total points: 161 Per game: 16.1 County rank: 9th

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DEFENSIVE LINE

The defensive line will have a different look this season as they have some size this season as opposed to last season. Carson Humphries, 6-foot-5 and 321 pounds, will

start at nose guard. Senior Xavier Toney and freshman Wayne Horton will start at defensive end. Bo Yancey will provide immediate depth, with Kaleb Hall and David Ratje stepping in when needed.

LINEBACKERS

Juniors Connor Kirby and Chase Smith will lead the linebacker unit. Kirby gives the Patriots a true leader who understands

Defense Points allowed: 411 Per game: 41.1 County rank: 9th

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what the Patriots are doing on the field defensively. Starting at the outside linebacker positions will be juniors Victor Correa and JJ Nicholson.

SECONDARY

Senior Lukas Simpson and sophomore Austyn Holmes will start at cornerback. Junior Will Clemons and sophomore Walker Latham will start at the safety position. Latham is a returning starter in the secondary. Garrett Clemons and Michah Edwards will provide depth at cornerback. Hunter Knighten will see time in the defensive backfield. Andres Avilla and DJ Burney will provide additional depth.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Senior Noe Perez will handle kickoffs and longer field goals, while his brother, freshman David Perez, will handle extra points and shorter field goals. Caden Childers will handle the punting duties. He can flip the field if needed. Cooper Smith and Colton Hardy will play on every special team.

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DJ Burney WR/DB Andres Avilla WR/DB Will Clemons WR/DB Cason Oden QB/DB Quamaine Anderson DB Colton Hardy LB Micah Edwards DB/RB Hunter Knighton DB/WR Austyn Holmes RB/DB Caden Childers QB Victor Correa LB Walker Latham WR/DB Garrett Clemons WR/DB Aaron Sharpe WR/DB Trenton Cowley DB Connor Kirby LB/RB Chase Smith LB/RB London Wood DB CJ Watson RB

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Lukas Simpson and Austyn Holmes can potentially be breakout performers for the Patriots. Both players have had tremendous offseason and have worked hard to learn the running back position. Simpson will be the starter, while Holmes will be the backup.

Both players will also start in the secondary.

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CLASSIFICATION 3A Region 7 2021 RECORD 5-5 (2-4)

By RUSSELL FRYE Entering his second year as head coach at Danville, Andro Williams is working to rebuild the Hawks program.

This year’s team will be the youngest group of players that he has ever fielded during his 16 years as a head coach. But he is excited about his team and what they can develop into this season.

The Hawks started last season with a three-game win streak, including wins over county rivals Brewer and Falkville.

Unfortunately, they dropped five of their last seven games and missed out on a playoff spot.

This season, Danville moves into a new region will all new opponents.

However, the young Hawks look to get off to another hot start to put them in a position to get back to the playoffs.

Gage Taylor will lead the way for coach Williams, who started at quarterback and safety last season.

down the jump balls. John Salvia and Jaegon Barnett will anchor the tight end position.

ATHLETE

Gage Taylor will be called on to play multiple positions on offense. According to Williams, he is one of the fastest players on the team, and we have to find a way to get the ball in his hand.

OFFENSIVE LINE

Three returning starters will anchor the line from last season. Sophomores Caden and Cole Flowers and Ryder Reeves saw

HEAD COACH Andro Williams RECORD 129-54 (16th Year) ASSISTANT COACHES Caterius Hinton, John Johnson, Noah Armstrong, Tim Hodson, James Hurley, Cody Bowers, Joshua Scott, Landon Garner, Buck Williams, Rod Gillott LAST REGION TITLE 1995 LAST PLAYOFF GAME 2019

QUARTERBACKS

Sophomore Ben Ellenburg will get the first look at the starting quarterback position. He saw time as a reserve last season. Last year’s starter, Gage Taylor, is being shifted around on the offense but can be used if needed in the position. Providing depth at the position will be freshman Jace Glenn.

RUNNING BACKS

The running backs will be young and inexperienced. Williams is looking for sophomore Sawyer Tapscott and freshman Kade Taylor to get starting reps early in the season. In addition, Cody Barber, a sophomore, will see time in the backfield.

WIDE RECEIVERS

Senior Tristan Bishop, one of the most improved players on the team, and Jacobi Batts will see time as starters. Bishop joined the team last season and saw limited time. Batts is a big target who will be able to go up and pull Danville High students cheer on their team during the game in Danville.

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starts last season. Sophomore Landon Hanserd, who has developed into the strongest guy on the team, will move into a starting role and transfer Lane Strawser.

Freshman Cory Thibodeaux, who started a couple of games as an eighth grader, will be the first one off the bench for the Hawks. Building depth early on will be critical to start the season.

DEFENSIVE LINE

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12-7

Falkville

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27-7

Colbert Heights

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28-3

Lauderdale County

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33-17

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20-7

@ Priceville

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35-12

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41-7

Clements

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28-16

@ Phil Campbell

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2021 STATS Offense Total Points: 22.3 Per Game: 22.3 County Rank: 7th Defense Points Allowed: 208 Per Game: 20.8 County Rank: 3rd

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Jackson Maxwell

TE/OLB 10

54

Mitchell Owens

OL/DL 9

Kade Taylor

RB/OLB 9

22

Talan Cross

RB/LB

10

55

Ryder Reeves

OL/DL 10

4

Jace Glenn

QB/DB 9

23

Czar Gideon

RB/DB 10

56

Conner West

OL/DL 10

7

Ben Ellenburg

QB/DB 10

24

Houston McCleskey SE/DB

9

57

Jayden Summerford OL/DL 9

8

Jacobie Batts

SE/DB

10

29

Evan Smith

9

58

Carlos Soto

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Tristan Bishop

SE/OLB 12

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Wyatt Summerford HB/DB 9

59

Lane Strawser

OL/DL 10

11

Jaegon Barnett

E/DL

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32

Sawyer Tapscott

RB/OLB 10

62

Daniel Lindman

OL/DL 9

12

Avery Muhammad

SE/DB

10

50

Caden Flowers

OL/DL 10

64

Cory Thibodeaux

OL/DL 9

13

Cody Barber

HB/DB 10

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Frankie Aldridge

OL/DL 9

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Cole Flowers

OL/LB

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Jackson Randolph

HB/DB 11

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Blake Huckaba

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Gabriel Ocampo

OL/DL 9

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John Salvia

TE/OLB 9

53

Matthew Tidwell

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Landon Hanserd

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and Cory Thibodeaux will see time at the nose guard position. In addition, Sawyer Tapsott, Caden Flowers, John Salvia and Mitchell Owens will see time at the end positions.

LINEBACKERS

Cole Flowers and Matthew Tidwell will anchor the linebackers in the middle positions. Kade Taylor and Tristan Bishop will man the outside linebacker positions.

SECONDARY

Gage Taylor will return as a starter at safety for another year. Cody Barber and Ben Ellenburg will see time at the cornerback position. Jacobi Batts and Jackson Randolph will provide some depth for Danville.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Senior Carlos Soto, who joined the team this offseason, will handle field goals and kickoffs. Gage Taylor and Kade Taylor have been battling to handle punting duties.

Cody Barber and Jackson Randolph will see time as returners.

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PRICEVILLE

BULLDOGS

By RUSSELL FRYE

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Priceville enters year four of the Chris Foster era looking to make another step in the evolution of its program.

The Bulldogs, winners of a school record 10 games last season, returned to the playoffs for the second time in three years.

They opened with a big win over visiting Etowah. Unfortunately, Priceville fell on the road at Madison Academy in the second round.

The offensive line, which has been a strength for the team the last three years, will be inexperienced heading into the season.

Fortunately, the skill positions will be the strength of the offense and should help deal with the growing pains in the offensive line.

The game plan starts with Mason Cartee at running back. He stepped in for all-state performer Jerry Burton, and the Bulldogs’ offense didn’t miss a beat. Joining him will be returning starter at quarterback Jackson Prickett and wingback Xander Gaines.

The defense will be young and inexperienced. Fortunately, Jake Langlois, returning for his third year as a starter at linebacker, will anchor the defense.

good touch and feel on throwing the ball.

Mason Cartee will be the backup if needed.

RUNNING BACKS

All-State running back Mason Cartee leads the way for Priceville. As a junior, he rushed for 2,363 yards and 32 touchdowns.

Jaylen Mosely will be the primary backup to Cartee. Moseley is a transfer from Hazel Green. Xander Gaines and Blitz Clemons return as wing-backs. Gaines ran for 444 yards and two touchdowns while adding 282 yards receiving and a touchdown.

TEAM INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION 4A Region 8 2021 RECORD 10-2 (6-1) HEAD COACH Chris Foster RECORD 24-10 (fourth year) ASSISTANT COACHES Preston Potter, Austin Borden, Mahlon LeCroix, Matt Morris, Jonny Pool LAST REGION TITLE 2015 LAST PLAYOFF GAME 2021

QUARTERBACKS

The Bulldogs have senior Jackson Prickett returning for his second year as a starter in the run-heavy offense. He is not called on to throw the ball that much but has a

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Jake

LANGLOIS WIDE RECEIVERS

Brody Oliver and Isaiah Mendoza, who Gaines, Cartee and Mosely will be used saw some playing time last season, have as receivers in specific packages. Due to positioned themselves to become starters the run-heavy nature of the offense, the this season. The position group has the passing game is used sparingly. However, most players of any position group on the coaches are intrigued by what can be ac- team. Filling the final two starting positions and creating depth is essential to ancomplished in this passing package. other successful season.

OFFENSIVE LINE

The offensive line will look different this DEFENSIVE LINE season as Blaxton Royster is the only reBrody Oliver is the only returning startturning starter for the Bulldogs. Juniors er on the defensive line. The defensive line,

2021 RESULTS Bye Brewer West Morgan @ Brooks @ Wilson Danville Rogers @ Central-Florence @ Deshler West Limestone @ St. John Paul II Etowah * @ Madison Academy *

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70-0 24-7 48-23 18-0 35-12 58-43 41-20 28-16 56-50 55-0 31-14 35-7

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due to graduation, is probably the weakest position on the field in terms of starters. Fortunately, the Bulldogs have several players who can step up and help the defensive line. Look for Isaiah Mendoza and freshman Cole Oliver to get significant time on the line.

returns for his third year as a starter and is the unquestioned leader on the defensive side of the ball. Joining him in the middle linebacker position will be senior Larson Speegle. Speegle has had an injury-plagued career but was able to see meaningful time on the field last season. Coach Foster thinks that the duo of Langlois and Speegle could be one of the best duos in the area.

LINEBACKERS Joining them on the outside will be Xander Jake Langlois, an honorable mention AllState selection, led the team with 111 tack- Gaines, Brody Maddox and transfer Sage les and six interceptions last season. He Smothers.

2021 STATS Offense Total points: 446 Per game: 37.6 County rank: 3rd Defense Points allowed: 245 Per game: 20.4 County rank: 2nd

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SECONDARY

The Bulldogs will have four new starters in the secondary.

Jackson Prickett and Mason Cartee will see time at the safety spots. Luke Bragwell will man one of the corner spots while the other will be one of the biggest battles in fall camp.

Good Luck Priceville Bulldogs!

Have a Great Season

SPECIAL TEAMS

Special teams are one of the most prominent question marks for the team. Finding a solution in the kicking game will need to happen quickly. Mason Cartee can handle kickoffs. Look for Cartee, Clemons and Gaines to anchor the returner positions.

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Blitz Clemons has had a good offseason in the weight room, and coach Foster expects that to show on the field this season. He had a good spring game as he had to play several different positions. The other player that Foster expects to have a breakout season is Larson Speegle. He returned last season after back-to-back knee injuries and performed well on the field. He has had a good offseason and will be called on to help anchor the middle of an inexperienced defense.

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BUILDING

A WINNER How Chris Foster turned around Priceville football

By RUSSELL FRYE

Photos by JERONIMO NISA

Before Chris Foster was hired in July 2019, the Priceville Bulldogs had experienced just three winning seasons in 13 seasons of varsity football.

Their record during those seasons was a combined 39-93.

The Bulldogs’ best season came in 2015 when they finished 8-3 with a region championship.

Unfortunately, the season ended in heartbreak, losing 29-28 to Hamilton in the first round of the 4A state playoffs. Priceville was led by head coach Dirk Strunk and quarterback Kaleb Barker, who was named to the 4A 1st All-State Team and 4A Back of the Year. He was the first player in Priceville history to be named All-State.

Fast forward to July of 2019. Head coach Jason Simmons left after one year to take a job as an assistant at Oxford. The Bulldogs were coming off their second consecutive 2-8 season and winners of four games in the previous three years.

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Principal Mark Mason took a chance on Foster by naming him head coach without any previous head coaching experience.

“He comes highly recommended by his former head coach and his current and former administrators,” said Mason after hiring Foster. “He is very knowledgeable about both sides of the football. In addition, he has experience as a coordinator, both offensively and defensively.”

He previously had coached at Aliceville and Samson before spending four years at his alma mater Brookwood. While at Brookwood as offensive coordinator, his teams broke several school records.

“I know with the timing of my hire that this will be a challenging start for Priceville, but we are not going to give up on the year,” Foster said when he met team parents for the first time. “We will go out and work hard to prepare for the upcoming season.”

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The eight wins in his first season tied the school Just weeks before their first game of the season, he installed a run-first offense powered by Jerry record for wins in a season and the most for a firstyear Priceville coach.

Burton and a solid offensive line.

Heading into his second year, the Bulldogs reAfter dropping their first game on the road at Good Hope, Foster and his Bulldogs won four turned Burton and Cappi to lead a young but talstraight with wins over St. John Paul II, Randolf, ented offense. After defeating Brewer 38-21 to Fairview, and Falkville. However, they dropped start the season, the Bulldogs dropped a 7-3 game two of their next three before on the road at West Morgan to closing the season with wins fall to 0-1 in region play. The “We will go out over West Morgan and Brewer. loss would come back to haunt and work hard to They finished the regular seathem at the end of the season.

However, they reeled off four son 7-3 with a second-place prepare for the straight wins to move to 3-1 in finish in the region. upcoming season.” area play heading into the last The Bulldogs hosted the four games of the season. school’s second home playoff - Chris Foster The Bulldogs suffered fourthgame as they welcomed Rogers to Bulldog the Stadium. Fosters’ powerful offense quarter losses to Central Florence and Deshler to dominated the second half, with Burton and Jax- drop to 3-3 in region play and tied with Brooks on Cross scoring three touchdowns to lead Pricev- and West Morgan for the final playoff spot heading ille to a 44-23 win and the school’s first-ever play- into their final region matchup with West Limeoff victory. A loss to Northside in the second round stone. Unfortunately, the Bulldogs dropped the was heartbreaking, but history was made. game 41-14 and missed the playoffs.

Burton finished the year with a school-record Three of their four losses in the region were by 2,510 yards rushing and was named to the 4A All- six points or less, including the four-point loss State first team. Joining him on the first team was to West Morgan and a two-point loss to Deshler. senior offensive lineman Michael McNutt. Tyler Twelve points were the difference between a 9-1 Cappi was named to the 2nd team. season and their 6-4 final record.

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Cappi was named 4A 1st Team All-State, while Burton was an honorable mention selection after dealing with injuries throughout the season.

Heading into year three, Foster was looking to replace his starting running back and quarterback. Instead, in what looked to be a rebuilding season, Foster built on his previous success and took the Bulldogs to even great heights than ever before.

They started the season with a record-breaking 70-0 win over Brewer and a 24-7 win over West Morgan. Then, after a loss on the road at Brooks, Priceville won seven in a row to close the season with a 9-1 record and a second-place finish in region play.

The Bulldogs opened the playoffs with a 31-14 win over a talented Etowah team who finished in a three-way tie for first in their region.

Priceville hit the road again for Mason Cartee finished the season with 2,363 the second round as they traveled to Madison Academy. The Mustangs jumped out in front early, yards rushing and 32 touchdowns to lead the Bulland the Bulldogs couldn’t recover in a 35-7 loss. dogs’ offense. He was named to the 4A 1st team along with Cappi. In addition, linebacker Jake Langlois and offensive lineman Tristan Holmes were named honorable mention all-state.

“The biggest difference in my first three years and previous Priceville teams was their physicality,” said Foster. “Players have worked hard and developed a mindset to pound their opponents, which has paid off.”

His team averaged 29.7 points per game in his first season while giving up 27.3. However, his offense increased their average per game to 31.8 in 2020 and then 37.2 in 2021. Improvement was also seen on the defensive side as they allowed 24.7 in 2020 and 20.4 in 2021.

The 2021 team produced the second-best offensive and defensive seasons in school history.

Looking back to his time before coming to Priceville, Foster said that he was fortunate to see how coaching changes were successful and unsuccessful. That taught me what I needed to do when I got my first head coaching position.

“Coaching at my alma mater Brookwood, we had to do things differently due to our talent level,” Foster said. “I have been able to take some of those concepts and use them here in building the program and foundation for years to come.”

Look for Foster and his Bulldogs to continue their success this season as they move to a new region with new opponents.

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FALKVILLE

BLUE DEVILS

By RUSSELL FRYE

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The Falkville Blue Devils move into a new region in year two under head coach Seth Ward. They leave 2A Region 7 and join 2A Region 8.

The Blue Devils enter the 2022 season after missing the playoffs last season for the first time since 2016. In addition, their season was plagued by injuries to multiple key starters.

Falkville will take the field looking to learn from last season’s mistakes and make a return trip to the playoffs.

The Blue Devils look to contend for a region championship with eight starters returning on offense and seven on defense.

They have question marks at running back, wide receiver, and the kicking game.

However, Ward has a two-year starter in Caden Burnett returning at the quarterback position and four offensive linemen with three years of experience leading the team.

be sophomore Landon Powers. Powers started one game last season and stepped in for Burnett after an injury in the Tanner game.

RUNNING BACKS

Ward will be looking to replace last year’s starter, Jordan Greenfield. The first man up will be sophomore Denver Comstock. He has impressed his coaches with his work ethic and knowledge of the game

QUARTERBACKS

2022 SCHEDULE

*Region game

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CLASSIFICATION 2A Region 8 2021 RECORD 4-6 (2-4) HEAD COACH Seth Ward

Senior Caden Burnett will return to Falkville for his second year as a starter.

The 6-foot-3, 175-pound quarterback has had a strong offseason and has matured to be Ward’s coach on the field. Last season, Burnett totaled 1,208 yards passing and 11 touchdowns while throwing only three interceptions in nine games. His backup will

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TEAM INFORMATION

Coach Seth

WARD

RECORD 4-6 (second year) ASSISTANT COACHES Jace Wilemon, Cody McClain, Billy Eason, Trace Donahoo, Tim Womack, Chance Ellsworth, Austin Bentley LAST REGION TITLE 2018 LAST PLAYOFF GAME 2020

Falkville’s Caden Burnett, left, and David Lockhart (3) will be seniors for the Blue Devils this season.

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over the summer. They have several other options, including senior Lawson Tew and freshman Brody Bennett.

Good Luck Blue Devils, Have a Great Season!

WIDE RECEIVERS

Returning for the Blue Devils will be senior Isaiah Warnick. Warnick can stretch the field in the Falkville offense. Kole Fitzgerald and Tew. Tew is the Blue Devils’ best route runner and will be called on to get those tough yards in short yardage situations. Hunter Franklin and Powers will also see time at receiver.

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2021 RESULTS Decatur Heritage W @ Danville L @ Whitesburg Christian W Pisgah W Bye week Cold Springs W Section L @ Tanner L @ Ider L North Sand Mountain L Winston County L

34-30 27-7 54-12 35-22 49-7 21-6 35-28 14-0 29-13 64-22

2021 STATS Offense Total points: 248 Per game: 24.8 County rank: 5th Defense Points allowed: 251 Per game: 25.1 County rank: 7th

5-YEAR WIN TREND 2021: 2020: 2019: 2018: 2017:

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starter, while Lorenzo Ochoa and Cody White are entering their third year as a starter. Joining them is Austin Melson, who would be entering his third year as a starter if not for losing time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, Trey Hemming, Bryant Owens, Jacob Jackson and Jackson Dabbs are fighting for the fifth spot.

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Landon Powers QB/WR/DB 10 Judson Tew WR/S 9 David Lockhart LB/RB 12 Lawson Tew OLB/WR 12 Jackson Edmonson LB 11 Caden Burnett QB/DB 12 Ryan Childers WR/DB 9 Logan Fowler WR/DB 9 Levi Lynn WR/LB 11 Hunter Franklin WR/DB 12 Cash Lawrimore WR/DB 9 Ancel Meza DL/TE 9

15 21 22 24 25 28 32 33 34 40 42 52

Brodie Bennett Landen Horton Kole Fitzgerald Thomas Williams Avery Bramlett Denver Comstock Caden McDonald Isaiah Warnick Mason Moore Caleb Duling Malachi Collett Brock Puckett

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POSITION GRADE

RB/DB DL/TE WR/DB TE/LB WR/LB RB/LB LB/TE WR/DB LB/WR DL/TE LB OL/DL

9 9 11 11 11 10 11 12 10 11 11 12

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Trey Hemming Jackson Dabbs Lorenzo Ochoa Asa Key Austin Melson Cody White Bryant Owens Landon Wilhite Jacob Jackson Cedric Beavers

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“The line will be the strongest unit on the offense,” Ward said. “They have the experience to lead in tough situations.”

Freshmen Asa Key and Landon Wilhite will grow into the position and eventually provide additional depth.

DEFENSIVE LINE

Ochoa, Melson and White will lead the defensive line.

Ochoa is a four-year starter, having seen time as a freshman. Melson and White saw time last season as starters.

Owens, Dabbs and Hemming will provide depth.

LINEBACKERS

Jackson Edmonson is the leader at linebacker for the Blue Devils. Dave Lockhart and Malachi Collett, who led the team in tackles last season, also return as starters. In addition, Thomas Williams, Caden McDonald, Levi Lynn, and Avery Bramlett will be called to provide additional depth.

“The strength of the defense is our linebackers,” Ward said. “We have eight or nine guys who can play the position.”

SECONDARY

Burnett will be the secondary leader as he enters his third year as a starter. Joining him will be Franklin and Powers at the corners. Tew is returning to the safety position. Also, Warnick and Bennett will see time in secondary.

SPECIAL TEAMS

Our placekicking position will be a work in progress as the Blue Devils are still searching for someone to take over following the graduation of Greenfield. Burnett will handle the punting duties.

BREAKOUT POTENTIAL

Trey Hemming, who saw some playing time as a freshman, has had a good offseason and has positioned himself to become a special player in the Blue Devils’ offensive line. Sophomore Landon Powers will see time at multiple positions on both offense and defense. Denver Comstock, who is getting the first shot at the running back position, has worked on and off the field to have a big season.

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AUSTIN

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BLACK BEARS

LAY OF THE LAND

After six straight seasons of making the playoffs, the Black Bears (4-6, 3-4) missed out in 2021 with a young squad that went through some growing pains during a 1-5 start.

The good news is that last season’s youth movement means lots of experience returns this season. Austin’s defense has 10 players back who started at least one game last season. Several of those players are in new positions.

Nine starters return on offense, including senior quarterback De’Air Young, three in the offensive line who started all 10 games and speedster Maurice Jones.

HEAD COACH

The previous two-year starters at quarterback were Paxton Montgomery (2016 and 2017) and Quincy Crittendon (2019 and 2020).

“De’Air is a real leader for our team,” Perkins said. “He throws the ball really well and does a great job of running our offense.

The most important thing is that he protects the football.”

Last season Young threw for 1,165 yards and 12 touchdowns while rushing for 440 yards and a touchdown.

OFFENSE

If it’s what up front that counts, Austin has a lot to count on upfront in the offensive line with four seniors. They are Payson Hubbard (5-foot-11, 280 pounds)

TEAM INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION 7A Region 4 2021 RECORD 4-6 (3-4) HEAD COACH Jeremy Perkins RECORD 83-53 (13th year) ASSISTANT COACHES Kinte Welch, Matthew Humphries, Terrius Ashford, Lamont Crittendon, Harold Wisdom, Steve Kerby, Malieq Senior, Kevin Huff LAST REGION TITLE 2020 LAST PLAYOFF GAME 2020

Jeremy Perkins is starting his 13th season as head coach at Austin. He has the longest tenure of any Austin football head coach. He has the most career wins with an 83-53 record. The Black Bears are 5826 over the last seven seasons with three region championships.

LAST SEASON

Austin’s offense averaged just 21.9 points a game. The Black Bears were shut out in the season opener by Hartselle, 29-0, and the season finale by Mountain Brook, 340. The defense allowed 26.8 points a game with one shutout, 42-0, over Albertville.

LAST THREE SEASONS

The Black Bears are 19-13 over the last three seasons.

WORDS TO GROW ON

“We have a lot more experience returning on both sides of the ball and in the kicking game,” Perkins said. “Depth is a concern, Austin players take a break but we really have a stronger nucleus than we did a year ago.” at center, Quade McAfee (6-3, 300) and Jalen Verser-Jackson (6-0, 295) at the guards and Wyatt Albrecht (6-11, 270) at QUARTERBACK Young (5-foot-9, 165 pounds) returns tackle. They will be joined by sophomore for his second season as the starting quar- tackle Josiah Flood (6-4, 270).

Leading a host of offensive threats is terback. The last two times Austin had two-year starters at quarterback, the Black sophomore running back Maurice Jones.

Last season as a Class 7A All-State honorBears won region championships.

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able mention, Jones (5-8, 195) totaled 15 receptions for 230 yards and four touchdowns, 13 kick returns for 373 yards and two touchdowns and six punt returns for 104 yards and one touchdown.

“We have to find unique ways to get him the football as much as we can,” Perkins said.

The receiving corps has three who stand

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L

29-24

Huntsville

W

31-21

@ Albertville

W

42-0

Bob Jones

W

42-28

@ Mountain Brook

L

34-0

Bye week

2021 STATS Offense Total points: 219 Per game: 21.9 County rank: 8th De’Air

YOUNG

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6-3 and can jump in returning starter junior Nicholas Crayton, senior Cam Collins and junior Ethan Wynn. Sophomore Jaxon Potter is a receiver with great hands who has a knack for picking up first downs.

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DEFENSE

Senior Druce Clarke leads the defense at inside linebacker. He led the Black Bears last season with 99 tackles. Joining Clarke at linebacker are seniors Mykael Burton, LaJaylan Fletcher and junior Solomon Lyle.

The defensive line is solid with seniors Jaidon Jamison and Jeremiah Ayers joined by junior Achilles Wood.

5-YEAR WIN TREND 2021: 4 2020: 8 2019: 7 2018: 7 2017: 12 “We feel really good about our front seven,” Perkins said. “All seven are athletic and fast for their positions. They have the ability to stop the run and affect the passing game with the pass rush.”

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2022 AUSTIN ROSTER NO.

NAME

POSITION GRADE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

Easton Palmer De’Air Young Martel Munday Maurice Jones Jaxon Potter Cameron Collins Charles Perry Braylin Boulden LeNarion Wynn Druce Clarke Jadyn Maclin Judd Bailey Bryson Claiborne Ethan Wynn Braylon Payton Jalen Mitchell JL Davis Cameron Schreiber Nicholas Crayton Gavin Fuqua Kylan Young Braeden Young Fred Porter Nathan Gray Cory Smith Ruben Guevara Maddox Mitchell Lyle Deloney Achilles Woods Solomon Lyle Kenneth Joshua

DB QB DB RB WR WR DB FB TE LB DB QB DB WR DB DB QB QB WR RB DB RB RB DB RB K FB WR DE OLB OLB

11 12 12 11 10 12 12 12 12 12 12 11 12 11 11 12 10 12 11 10 12 12 12 10 10 11 11 11 11 11 10

NO.

NAME

33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64

Kam’Ron Powell Jayden Burton Mykael Burton Azarion McCall Karl Pettway Hunter Carnes Brooks Olinger Adrian Haavik Sean Bannister LaJaylan Fletcher Kaleb Taylor Malachi Morgan Trentyn Harris Ahmaad Pointer Colby Ward Bryant Jones Jeremiah Carter Zion Orr Corey House Kenley Coffey Brayden Palma Nathan Taylor Wyatt Albrecht Tristian Valencia Obie Smith Camoris Hullett Braxton Dozier Carlos Becerra Zachary Brewington Ruben Zaragoza Quade McAfee

Senior Bryson Claiborne and junior Easton Palmer are returning starters in the backfield.

Junior Braylon Payton moves from linebacker to safety. Senior Charles Perry brings experience at the other safety spot.

MUST-SEE GAMES

The big games come in a hurry for the Black Bears. Austin opens the season Friday a Hartselle. The next week finds Decatur visiting Black Bear country. Region play starts the following week with Sparkman visiting Austin.

FINAL WORD

“We like our experience on both offense and defense, but it’s important that we develop depth on both sides of the ball,” Perkins said. “You can’t go through a schedule like ours with just 11 guys playing on offense and 11 playing on defense.”

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POSITION GRADE

LB FB LB DB DB DB DB FB DB OLB DB DB DB DB DE FB LB LB OLB LB LB DL OL DL DL LB DL OL OL OL OL

11 12 12 10 10 10 11 11 10 12 11 10 10 11 12 10 11 10 11 11 10 11 12 10 11 10 10 11 11 11 12

NO.

NAME

POSITION GRADE

65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 81 83 84 85 86 87 88 90 91 92 93 95 96 97 98 99

Malik Swoopes OL Austin Rice OL Travin Elliott OL Marcus Fuller OL Jaylan Austin OL Jer’Tavius Stowe DL Darrius Holmes DL Jeremy Williams OL Josiah Flood OL Payson Hubbard OL Jalen Verser-Jackson OL William Orr OL Jamari Moody OL Nigel Carter OL Hayden Wynn K AJ Bel WR Darion Moore WR Kadin Vinson WR Brooks Ward TE Chet Lowman P Jaden Jackson WR Amarion Chapman DL Camron Riley DE Jeremiah Ayers DL Cortavious Mason DL Reco Willingham DL Kamarion Swinney DE Brayden Whitt OLB Ryan Keenum LB Jaidon Jamison DL

10 10 10 10 11 11 10 10 10 12 12 10 11 11 10 11 10 10 11 11 10 12 11 12 10 10 12 10 12 12

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RED RAIDERS

LAY OF THE LAND

The Red Raiders were looking for a turnaround season last year and they got it. After back-to-back seasons with 2-8 seasons, Decatur went 4-7.

It was not your normal four-win season.

Decatur opened with four straight losses.

The Red Raiders then turned it around by winning four of their next five. The season ended in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs with a loss to eventual Class 6A state champion Clay-Chalkville.

HEAD COACH

Jere Adcock (178-117) is entering his 27th season leading the Red Raiders.

LAST SEASON

Decatur played in so many close games that the record could have easily been flipped to as many as seven wins. The Red Raiders lost to Austin, 17-13, to Muscle Shoals, 24-22, and Cullman, 17-14.

The season produced some other interesting numbers. The offense averaged 23.4 points a game. The defense allowed an average of 23.7 points. Decatur’s opponents were a combined 69-51.

ing out 0-4 and coming back like we did to make the playoffs says a lot about the character of these players. They played hard and never quit.”

QUARTERBACK

Ellis Dickman (5-foot-11, 160 pounds, Sr.) is back at quarterback. His backup is Mac Hillis (6-4, 220, Sr.).

OFFENSE

The Red Raiders will line up in the spread formation like just about every team in the state. The big difference is that Decatur still wants to have a physical rushing attack.

That hasn’t been easy over the last few seasons. There hasn’t been that physical back to set the tone. It may be different this year. Ryan Kirk (5-9, 195, Sr.) showed some flashes last season of being that kind of back.

LAST THREE SEASONS

Decatur is 8-23 over the last three seasons with one trip to the playoffs.

WORDS TO GROW ON

“We have a lot of kids back who played a lot last season,” Adcock said. “After start-

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Ryan

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TEAM INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION 6A Region 7 2021 RECORD 4-7 (4-3) HEAD COACH Jere Adcock RECORD 178-117 (27th year) ASSISTANT COACHES Jackson Hall, Austin Dupper, Ryan Watson, Chandler Allen, Caleb Finn, Tyler Mitchell, Riley Adcock, Xavier Jarman, Kevin Lockhart, Kevin McCravy, Levi Terry, Ben Smith LAST STATE TITLE 1971 LAST REGION TITLE 2007 LAST PLAYOFF GAME 2021

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NAME

1 1 3 3 4 4 5 5 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 12 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 23 23

Derek Cutler Josh Turner Ryan Kirk Chandler Moore Ellis Dickman Kaden Watkins Tommy Cazier Zayne Pointer ZJ Matthews Cayden Oliver Reeves Waller Put Webster Max Birgans Jayden Brown Bradin Dupper Jackson Thatch Mac Hillis Turner Weinman Kevin Duke Trey Ayers Jamarri Vinson Trey Greenwell Jakobe Foster Paxtin Dupper Jack Waller Bo Belcher DeAndre Troupe Jyron McDaniel Drei Netherton Dayton Swoopes

POSITION GRADE

LB DB RB DB QB DB LB H DB LB QB WR WR WR H DB QB WR WR LB TE DB DB LB WR WR DB DB LB RB

10 12 12 11 12 9 11 10 12 9 9 11 9 12 11 12 12 9 10 12 10 10 11 12 12 12 9 12 9 11

“Ryan has really dedicated himself to having a big season,” Adcock said.

“I don’t think anyone has worked as hard as he has this summer.”

Going into fall camp the Decatur offensive line featured Kody Asher (6-1, 185, Sr.) at center. The guards are Compton Mullican (5-9, 240, Sr.) and Nate Steeples (6-0, 240, Jr.). The tackles are Luke Bouchillon (6-1, 210, Jr.) and Crawford Fite (6-0, 210, Jr.).

The receiving corps features three seniors in Jayden Brown (6-2, 175), Jack Waller (5-11, 175) and Devin Walker (6-2, 175). Brown was the No. 1 receiving target last season with 43 catches for 883 yards and six touchdowns.

Wyatt Smith (6-4, 160, Jr.) is projected at tight end with Bradin Dupper (5-10, 160, Jr.) leading the way at H-back.

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NO.

NAME

24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 54 57

Devin King DB Donte Ross RB Devin Walker WR Timothy Terry DB Dailon Clay DB Buel Lambert DB Jeremy Jones RB Jajuan Grier DB Holden Gray LB Kevin Mendez Torres RB Mylon Miller LB Devin Haley RB Isaac Vernon WR Tristan Chambers DB Brayden Simpson DB Kolby Brown DL Wyatt Smith TE Ben Strickland H Reeves Hardin LB Austin Cammon LB Te’narius Fennell DL Edward Angeles WR Frank Bentley WR Dylon Martin LB Max Parker DL Adolfo Soto DL Jacob Goodwin OL Isaiah Patrick LB Fernando Ixchajchal OL Warren Schlangenhauf LB

Mac

HILLIS

POSITION GRADE

11 10 12 12 10 12 10 10 11 9 12 8 10 9 9 11 11 9 11 12 12 9 9 10 12 12 9 9 11 9

NO.

NAME

POSITION GRADE

58 61 62 63 64 67 68 73 74 75 76 77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 93 97 97 98 99

Thomas Fisher Nate Steeples Levi Jeffers Brayden Smith Crawford Fite Cody Dobbins Ethin Smith Luke Bouchillon Kody Asher Harris Penley Compton Mullican Martin Johnson Jake Burnes Ace Vasquez Louis Truffa Jaylan Davenport Zorey Barr Owen Anderson Mason Sinclair Bryce Parker Max Godwin Rodie Mathews CJ Brown Axel Almesan Ty Asher Isaiah Sharpley Wallace Roby Nolen Willingham Roberto Toto Jayden Davenport

OL OL OL OL OL DL OL OL OL OL OL OL OL WR WR WR DL K K WR WR WR WR DL DL LB LB DL K TE

11 11 10 10 11 11 10 11 12 9 12 10 11 9 10 10 12 9 9 10 9 10 11 9 10 9 9 12 11 9

2021 RESULTS @ Russellville

2021 STATS

L

27-15

Austin L

17-13

Muscle Shoals

L

24-22

@ Hartselle

L

42-21

Buckhorn

W

16-14

@ Cullman

L

17-14

@ Hazel Green

W

24-17

Columbia

W

69-6

@ Athens

W

56-34

Huntsville

L

21-7

@ Clay-Chalkville *

L

42-0

Bye week

* Playoff game

5-YEAR WIN TREND 4 2 2 7 4

Defense Points allowed: 261 Per game: 23.7 County rank: 5th

The defensive backfield may be the most experience part of the team with four senior starters. They are ZJ Matthews (6-0, 190), Jyron McDaniel (5-10, 160), Josh Turner (6-0, 185) and Jackson Thatch (5-11, 170).

Turner had 81 total tackles last season, including five for losses. He broke up four passes and had one interception.

MUST-SEE GAMES

The Red Raiders open on the road in DEFENSE Huntsville vs. Mae Jemison. The next week Last year the Decatur defense held five opponents to 17 points are less. That’s a is a trip across town to visit Austin. The good sign in this era of high-scoring of- Black Bears have won the last seven meetfense. Nine seniors are expected to start ings. on defense this season. That’s an even better sign.

FINAL WORD The line should be solid with Adolfo Soto “This senior class has been a big part of (5-10, 245, Sr.) and Te’narius Fennell (5- our program since they were young,” Adcock 10, 235, Sr.) at the ends. The nose guard is said. “Several had to play on the varsity as freshmen. Several started as sophomores.

Kolby Brown (6-0, 230, Jr.).

The linebackers are Mylon Miller (5-10, Last year they were our leaders as juniors.

“Now it’s time for something good to hap215, Sr.), Tommy Cazier (5-10, 180, Jr.), Paxtin Dupper (5-9, 165, Sr.) and Trey pen to them as seniors. They’ve worked Ayers (5-11, 190, Sr.). Cazier led the team hard and should be rewarded for everything last season with 101 tackle. they’ve given this program.”

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LAY OF THE LAND

It’s a new day for Decatur Heritage football. Steve Meek has retired after 11 seasons, 86 wins and four region championships. Nikita Stover is the new man in charge. The former receiver at Hartselle and then later for the Alabama Crimson Tide takes over a team that lost 10 seniors, including two-time Class 1A Back of the Year Brayden Kyle.

HEAD COACH

the right way to play will be important.”

After coaching in youth football for several years, Stover coached the Decatur Heritage Middle School team last season to a 6-1 record. The only loss was in the season finale to Mars Hill Bible.

LAST SEASON

Decatur Heritage went 10-3 with a region championship and two wins in the state playoffs. The Eagles had five senior All-State selections in Kyle, receiver Alex Malone, linebacker Nash Rippen, offensive lineman Saxon Sample and defensive back Tyler Founds. Kyle has moved on to play at UNA. Founds is playing at Troy.

Stover, 37, has a strong coaching pedigree having played at Hartselle for head coaches Michael Smith and Bob Godsey and later at Alabama for Mike Shula and Nick Saban.

“I learned from Coach Saban how imporLAST THREE SEASONS tant it is to teach our players the right way Decatur Heritage is 31-7 over the last to play the game,” Stover said. “We are go- three seasons with three region championing to be young this season and teaching ships and five playoff victories.

Bo

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TEAM INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION 1A Region 7 2021 RECORD 10-3 (7-0) HEAD COACH Nikita Stover RECORD 0-0 (first year) ASSISTANT COACHES Lymos McDonald, Tucker Dodd, Chris Coffey, TJ McGee, Darren Waldrep, Alonzo Pettiford-Massey, Brunson Young, Trey Rikard, Donnie Waddle LAST REGION TITLE 2021 LAST PLAYOFF GAME 2021

2022 SCHEDULE Aug. 19: @ Section Aug. 26: Carbon Hill Sept. 2: @ Valley Head * Sept. 9: Coosa Christian * Sept. 16: @ Cedar Bluff * Sept. 23: New Hope Sept. 30: Appalachian * Oct. 7: @ Woodville * Oct. 14: @ Gaylesville * Oct. 21: Bye week Oct. 27: @ Colbert Heights *Region game

WORDS TO GROW ON

“A lot of great players left this program after last season,” Stover said. “Because of that a lot of people may think we don’t have what it takes to be successful. From what I have seen from our players, I think we can surprise a lot of people.”

Coach Nikita

STOVER

“I see Bo Solley being like a Johnny Manziel or a Baker Mayfield type quarterback who can make things happen with his style QUARTERBACK of play,” Stover said. “I’ve told him to not Bo Solley takes over for his senior season. Solley was the team’s starting running try to be the next Brayden Kyle. He has to be Bo Solley. That will work for us.” back last season.

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OFFENSE

The offense will definitely look different. After two seasons of living off Kyle’s talented arm, the Eagles look to be more of a 50/50 attack between running and passing.

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2021 RESULTS Falkville @ Colbert Heights Phillips - Bear Creek Vina Shoals Christian @ Woodville @ Waterloo R.A. Hubbard @ Cherokee @ Hackleburg Bye week Marion County * @ Ragland * Pickens County *

L L W W W W W W W W

34-20 29-27 41-10 1-0 # 46-0 55-14 52-14 48-16 47-0 52-28

W W L

48-28 76-60 60-46

* Playoff game # Forfeited game

2021 STATS Offense Total points: 559 Per game: 43.0 County rank: 1st Defense Points allowed: 293 Per game: 22.5 County rank: 4th

5-YEAR WIN TREND 2021: 2020: 2019: 2018: 2017:

10 9 12 7 8

Two starters return in the offensive line in senior Mac Hurst and sophomore Luke McGee. They will be blocking for a young running back group of junior Jackson Thomas, sophomore Nash Thomas and eighth graders Savarius Evans and Daniel Taylor.

Sophomores Paxton Tarver and Harrison Hardy are expected to be valuable weapons at receiver.

Stover, left, and defensive coordinator Lymos McDonald

2022 DECATUR HERITAGE ROSTER NO.

NAME

POSITION GRADE

NO.

NAME

0

Daniel Taylor Jr.

RB/DB

1

Shone Tapscott

2

POSITION GRADE

8

17

Slayden Eleazer

WR

11

DB/WR

9

18

Tag Love

WR

9

Jackson Thomas

RB/DB

11

21

Ford Sparkman

LB/FB

9

3

Jordan Davis

DB/WR

8

23

Hunter Ward

DB

12

4

Nash Thomas

QB/WR/S 9

24

Savarius Evans

LB/RB

8

5

Aiden Waldrep

LB

12

25

Zavier Johnson

DE/LB

10

6

Ethan Henry

LB/WR

11

50

Johnathan Bowling

OL

8

7

Harrison Hardy

WR/S

10

52

Braydon Blankenship OL

8

8

Mason Baxley

LB/WR

12

54

Andrew Rodriguez

OL

10

9

Willis Orr

WR/DB

12

55

Mac Hurst

OL

12

10

Bo Solley

QB/S

12

56

Jake Belcher

OL

11

11

Jayden Cooper

WR/LB

9

62

Ben Abercrombie

OL

11

12

Dylan Germany

DE/LB

10

68

Sam Cochran

OL

10

13

John Owen Vincent

DE

9

70

Connor Sivley

OL

10

14

Paxton Tarver

WR/QB/DB 10

72

Luke McGee

OL

10

DEFENSE 15 Ian Wickwire LB/WR 10 77 Trey Letson OL 10 The defense will have a new look with a 4-4 alignment. Returning from last season are senior outside linebacker Mason MUST-SEE GAMES FINAL WORD Baxley, freshman middle linebacker Ford Start with the first game on the road at “Coach Meek laid a great foundation for Sparkman and McGee at defensive tackle. Section on Friday. The first home game is a highly successful program,” Stover said.

Freshman Shone Tapscott looks to be a Aug. 26 at West Morgan vs. Carbon Hill. “Our goal is to build off that and take this leader in the defensive backfield.

The Eagles have just four home games. program to an even higher level.”

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CLASSIFICATION 4A Region 7 2021 RECORD 5-5

By CALEB SUGGS

T

LAY OF THE LAND

QUARTERBACK

The Rebels with be in Class 4A Region Junior Braxton Peters returns as quarter7 with Brooks, East Lawrence, Rogers, back after starting as a sophomore in 2021.

Deshler, Central-Florence, West Limestone Peters threw for 378 yards and four touchand Wilson. downs a season ago in a mostly run heavy offense. Phillips expects him to take a bigger step in 2022.

HEAD COACH Drew Phillips will enter his second season as coach of West Morgan. The Rebels went OFFENSE 5-5 under Phillips in 2021.

Heading into the 2022 season, the Rebels will have to replace some key players, speLAST SEASON cifically on the offensive line where they lost West Morgan (5-5, 3-4) finished sixth in four of five starters.

Class 4A Region 7, missing out on the playoffs. “Marcus Jones and Cam Seals signed to play at the next level and we also lost our center and right guard,” Phillips said. “Those LAST THREE SEASONS guys were instrumental in laying the foundaWest Morgan has gone 11-19 with zero playoff appearances under two head coaches tion of what we want this program to be.”

Drew Phillips (5-5) and Mikel Riggs (6-14).

Left tackle Eli Bice will be the lone returning lineman this fall. The Rebels will look to Melvin Carrillo to take over at center, Wiley WORDS TO GROW ON Despite just missing the postseason, Phil- Garrison and Dallas Draper at the guard polips believes overall that 2021 was a major sitions and Jacobie Fletcher at right tackle. success for his team and a solid foundation What West Morgan lost in linemen, howwas set for the program. ever, they made up for in returning skill “I think the biggest thing is our guys came players. Jalen Fletcher and Connor Dillard together as a team and really that was our return as running back/receiver hybrid playmain goal in the first year,” Phillips said.

“We won some big games and we were just a couple points away from the playoffs. I think that the taste of winning and competing against good teams was important for our team, to let them see what can be done to continue to work.”

HEAD COACH Drew Phillips RECORD 5-5 (second year) ASSISTANT COACHES Bryan Styles, Will Kilpatrick, DJ McGuire, Russ Freeman, Bradley Willis, Taylor Warren, Caleb Graham LAST REGION TITLE 2017 LAST PLAYOFF GAME 2017 ers. Fletcher rushed for over 1,000 yards and 14 touchdowns in 2021.

Ja’Maury Burgess and Harrison Johnson return as receivers, Gavin Walden at fullback and Ty Jones at tight end.

DEFENSE

On defense the Rebels return nine starters, with Sebastian Pendagraph being the biggest loss.

Toni Townsend and Seth Alexander will return at defensive line, while Jaxon Stutts,

2022 SCHEDULE Aug. 19: Randolph Aug. 26: @ Ardmore Sept. 2: Brooks * Sept. 9: @ Central - Florence * Sept. 16: Rogers * Sept. 23: Bye week Sept. 30: @ Deshler * Oct. 7: West Limestone * Oct. 14: East Lawrence * Oct. 21: @ Wilson * Oct. 28: Haleyville *Region game

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Braxton

PETERS

2021 RESULTS @ Good Hope

W

34-28

East Lawrence

W

48-34

@ Priceville

L

24-7

Deshler W

28-19

@ West Limestone

L

31-14

Leeds L

37-13

Central-Florence

W

27-24

@ Brooks

L

22-21

Wilson

W

38-8

@ Rogers

L

23-20

Bye

2021 STATS

Tyler

MOSELY

Offense Total points: 250 Per game: 25.0 County rank: 4th

2022 WEST MORGAN ROSTER NO.

NAME

POSITION GRADE

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 29 30 32 33 34

Jeremy Strong RB/LB Wes Bradford DB Lou Segars OLB Ja’Maury Burgess WR Jaxon Stutts OLB Connor Dillard ATH Kaylin Daniels WR Toni Townsend LB/FB Harrison Johnson WR Tyshon Tucker DB/WR Gage Waits WR Keithan Deloney DB Gunner Karr RB/OLB Braxton Peters QB Dylan Draper DB Gavin Walden FB/LB Jay Garland DB Tanner Terry DB ShaMarvion Mosley OLB/WR Matthew Jones DB/WR Jalen Fletcher ATH Cole Thorn OLB/WR Maccari Johnson RB/DB Josh Garland K/WR Ashton Vess WR Nathaniel Smith WR Trenton Pittman TE Blake Suggs LB Jackson Webster LB Paxton Cottingham LB Tyler Mosley WR Ashton Garland LB

11 11 11 11 12 12 10 12 11 10 12 9 10 11 12 11 11 12 11 12 11 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 10 11 9 11

NO.

NAME

40 42 43 44 47 50 51 52 54 57 58 60 61 62 64 65 67 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 80 81 82 84

Ti’arrius Mosley WR/DB Landon McClemore LB Karson Gilliand DB Cole Wallace QB Ty Jones LB/TE Seth Alexander DL/TE Melvin Carrillo OL Nick Jones OL Ty’us Smith DL/TE Maurice Johnson DL/OL Maddox Pendegraph OL/DL Cole Podschweit LB Jacobie Fletcher OL Easton Hutto OL Daniel Davis OL Zavian Martin OL Carlos Hernandez OL Gissel Ramirez DL Krishawn Goode OL/DL JD Kirby OL Connor Rikard OL Eli Bice OL/DL Dominic Gant DL Wiley Garrison OL/DL Dallas Draper OL/DL Braxton Letson LB Deacon Vaughn DL/OL Jacob Johnston WR/DB Tylan Swopes RB Dylan Bradley WR/DB Landon Rodriquez DB

Defense Points allowed: 250 Per game: 25.0 County rank: 6th

POSITION GRADE

11 11 10 11 10 10 10 12 12 12 9 9 11 10 10 9 10 12 9 9 10 12 9 10 12 11 10 9 12 9 10

5-YEAR WIN TREND 2021: 2020: 2019: 2018: 2017:

5 3 3 1 10

Lou Segars, Ashton Garland, Ty Jones will return at linebacker. Jeremy Strong will also play in the front seven.

In the defensive backfield, Wes Bradford, Dyaln Draper and Matthew Jones all return, The defense gave up 25 points per game a season ago, but Phillips expects that number to improve in 2022.

“I think a year in the weight room is going to really show,” Phillips said. “We have a chance to be a fast defense.”

MUST SEE GAMES

A four game region stretch of Brooks, Central-Florence, Rogers and Deshler from 9/2 to 9/30 will define the Rebels’ season.

FINAL WORD

“Reaching the postseason I think is definitely a goal we want to accomplish,” Phillips said. “I know it may be cliche, but being the best version of West Morgan football we can be, that’s what we’re striving for.”

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STATE RECORDS INDIVIDUALS

OFFENSE - MOST POINTS SCORED, Game 52 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage vs Ragland, 2021 - 4th OFFENSE - MOST POINTS SCORED, Season 212 - Asa Martin, Austin, 2017 - 40th 208 - Mason Cartee, Priceville, 2021 - 43rd 206 - Jerry Burton, Priceville, 2019 - 45th 198 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2021 - 50th OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWNS, Game 8 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage vs Ragland, 2021 - 2nd OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWNS, Season 34 - Jerry Burton, Priceville, 2019 - 51st 33 - Mason Cartee, Priceville, 2021 - 61st 30 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2021 - 71st

OFFENSE - TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS ACCOUNTED FOR, Game 11 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage vs Ragland, 2021 - 1st 8 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville vs J.B. Pennington, 2015 - 5th OFFENSE - TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS ACCOUNTED FOR, Season 68 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2021 - 1st 52 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2015 - 15th OFFENSE - TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS ACCOUNTED FOR, Career 121 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2020-21 - 14th OFFENSE - MOST FIELD GOALS MADE, Game 5 - Josh Woodard, Decatur vs Grissom, 2001 - 1st 4 - Chip Walters, Decatur vs Lee-Huntsville, 1997 - 6th OFFENSE - LONGEST FIELD GOAL MADE, Game 55 - Josh Woodard, Decatur vs Bob Jones, 2001 - 18th 51 - Josh Woodard, Decatur vs Grissom, 2001 - 50th OFFENSE - MOST FIELD GOALS OVER 50 YARDS, Season 2 - Josh Woodard, Decatur, 2001 - 3rd OFFENSE - MOST POINTS KICKING, Game 16 - Chip Walters, Decatur vs Lee-Huntsville, 1997 - 4th 15 - Josh Woodard, Decatur vs Grissom, 2001 - 8th OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING, Game 8 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage vs Ragland, 2021 - 1st OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWNS RUSHING, Season 33 - Jerry Burton, Priceville, 2019 - 20th 32 - Mason Cartee, Priceville, 2021 - 23rd 30 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2021 - 26th OFFENSE - MOST YARDS RUSHING, Season 2,510 - Jerry Burton, Priceville, 2019 - 27th 2,363 - Mason Cartee, Priceville, 2021 - 37th OFFENSE - MOST YARDS RUSHING, Career 5019 - Jerry Burton, Priceville, 2018-20 - 36th OFFENSE - HIGHEST YARDS PER CARRY, Season 14.2 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2021 - 3rd OFFENSE - MOST RUSHING ATTEMPTS, Game 43 - Jerry Burton, Priceville vs North Jackson, 2019 - 18th 42 - TC Lowe, Austin vs Bob Jones, 2015 - 23rd 40 - Jerry Burton, Priceville vs St. John Paul II, 2019 - 28th OFFENSE - MOST RUSHING ATTEMPTS, Season 347 - Jerry Burton, Priceville, 2019 - 5th 296 - Mason Cartee, Priceville, 2021 - 10th OFFENSE - MOST RUSHING ATTEMPTS, Career 763 - Jerry Burton, Priceville, 2018-20 - 10th OFFENSE - MOST YARDS PASSING, Game 503 - Aaron Dove, Falkville vs Coosa Christian, 2018 - 12th 489 - Chance Ellsworth, Priceville vs Danville, 2011 - 17th 442 - Aaron Dove, Falkville vs Decatur Heritage, 2018 - 40th 410 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville vs West Morgan, 2015 - 63rd OFFENSE - MOST YARDS PASSING, Season 3,021 - Aaron Dove, Falkville, 2018 - 39th 2,985 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2021 - 41st 2,848 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2015 - 52nd 2,752 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2020 - 64th

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OFFENSE - MOST YARDS PASSING, Career 6,666 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2012-15 - 31st 6,394 - Chris Sparkman, Austin, 2010-13 - 37th 5,737 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2020-21 - 46th

Morgan County

TOTAL OFFENSE (Rushing, Passing & Receiving), Season 4,563 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2021 - 2nd 4,343 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2015 - 8th 3,805 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2020 - 20th

TOTAL OFFENSE (Rushing, Passing & Receiving), Career OFFENSE - MOST YARDS PASSING BY 2 QBs IN SAME Game 932 - Aaron Dove (503), Falkville & Caiden Lipscomb (429), Coosa 9,782 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2012-15 - 10th 8,368 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2020-21 - 17th Christian, 2018 - 1st OFFENSE - MOST PASSES ATTEMPTED, Career 739 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2012-15 - 21st OFFENSE - MOST PASSES COMPLETED, Game 31 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville vs J.B. Pennington, 2015 - 18th OFFENSE - MOST PASSES COMPLETED, Season 182 - Aaron Dove, Falkville, 2018 - 69th 181 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2015 - 71st OFFENSE - MOST PASSES COMPLETED, Career 524 - Chris Sparkman, Austin, 2010-13, 16th 432 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2012-15 - 25th OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES THROWN, Game 8 - Aaron Dove, Falkville vs Coosa Christian, 2018 - 3rd 8 - Aaron Dove, Falkville vs Decatur Heritage, 2018 - 9th OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES THROWN, Season 46 - Aaron Dove, Falkville, 2018 - 4th 38 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2021 - 21st 34 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2020 - 44th 31 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2015 - 56th OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES THROWN, Career 85 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2012-15 - 12th 72 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2020-21 - 25th 52 - Chris Sparkman, Austin, 2010-13, 49th

ALL-PURPOSE YARDS (Rushing, Passing, Receiving, KO & Punt Returns), Season 4,563 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2021 - 3rd 4,343 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2015 - 6th 3,805 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2020 - 14th 2,680 - Justin Youngblood, Hartselle, 2006 - 42nd ALL-PURPOSE YARDS (Rushing, Passing, Receiving, KO & Punt Returns), Career 9,782 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2012-15 - 11th 8,368 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage, 2020-21 - 19th DEFENSE - MOST INTERCEPTIONS, Game 4 - Jerry Tomlin, Falkville vs Holly Pond, 1997 - 5th DEFENSE - MOST TACKLES, Game 27 - Josh Staggs, West Morgan vs Colbert Heights, 1999 - 10th LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWN, Game 99 - Jarraud Powers, Decatur vs Hartselle, 2004 - 1st

TEAM

OFFENSE - MOST POINTS SCORED (By Both Teams), Game 136 - Decatur Heritage (76) & Ragland (60), 2021 - 3rd 111 - West Morgan (57) & Brewer (54), 2019 - 38th 111 - Falkville (70) & Decatur Heritage (41), 2018 - 38th 109 - Priceville (68) & J.B. Pennington, 2015 - 48th 101 - Priceville (58) & Rogers (43), 2021 - 77th

OFFENSE - PASS COMPLETION PCT. (Minimum 175 attempts), Season OFFENSE - MOST POINTS SCORED (By Losing Team), Game 54 - Brewer vs West Morgan, 2019 - 6th 70.3 - Aaron Dove, Falkville, 2018 - 12th OFFENSE - PASS COMPLETION PCT. (Minimum 500 attempts), Career OFFENSE - MOST POINTS SCORED, Season 591 - Austin, 2017 - 72nd 58.5 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville, 2012-15 - 13th 573 - Falkville, 2018 - 92st 559 - Decatur Heritage, 2021 - 109th OFFENSE - MOST PASS RECEPTIONS, Game 535 - Decatur Heritage, 2015 - 135th 16 - Martin Warren, Austin vs Hartselle, 2003 - 11th 509 - Hartselle, 2011 - 184th OFFENSE - MOST PASS RECEPTIONS, Season OFFENSE - MOST YARDS PASSING, Game 86 - Martin Warren, Austin, 2003 - 22nd 503 - Falkville vs Coosa Christian, 2018 - 9th 64 - Malieq Senior, Austin, 2016 - 59th 60 - Noah Holmes, Falkville, 2018 - 65th OFFENSE - MOST PASSING YARDS, GAME (BOTH TEAMS) 932 - Falkville (503) vs Coosa Christian (429), 2018 - 1st OFFENSE - MOST PASS RECEPTIONS, Career 172 - Martin Warren, Austin, 2003 - 21st OFFENSE - MOST COMPLETIONS, Game 31 - Priceville vs J.B. Pennington, 2015 - 6th OFFENSE - MOST PASS RECEPTIONS FOR TOUCHDOWNS, Game 4 - Christian Angulo, Falkville vs Coosa Christian, 2018 - 11th OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES, Game 4 - Nick Bell, Priceville vs Danville, 2011 - 11th 8 - Falkville vs Coosa Christian, 2018 - 2nd 8 - Falkville vs Decatur Heritage, 2018 - 2nd OFFENSE - MOST YARDS RECEIVING, Game 246 - Noah Holmes, Falkville vs Decatur Heritage, 2018 - 24th OFFENSE - MOST FIELD GOALS, Game 246 - Herman Banks, Hartselle vs Austin, 1995 - 24th 5 - Decatur vs Grissom, 2001 - 1st 237 - Nick Bell, Priceville vs Danville, 2011 - 34th DEFENSE - FEWEST FIRST DOWNS ALLOWED, Game OFFENSE - MOST YARDS RECEIVING, Season 0 - Decatur vs Lee-Huntsville, 1995 - 1st 1,188 - Martin Warren, Austin, 2003 - 46th 1,125 - Noah Holmes, Falkville, 2018 - 69th COACHING - MOST CAREER WINS (More than 50% in AHSAA) 1,112 - Tre Shackleford, Austin, 2020 - 74th 253 - H.L. “Shorty” Ogle, 1929-63, Hanceville & Decatur, (253-771,064 - Malieq Senior, Austin, 2016 - 90th 17, .767) 1,031 - John Hardin, Falkville, 1999 - 106th 210 - Bob Godsey, 1998-2021, Brooks, Hartselle & Madison 1,018 - Christian Angulo, Falkville, 2018 - 112th Academy, (210-75, .737) 203 - Earl Webb, 1952-80, Falkville, Arab, Lanett & Decatur, (203OFFENSE - MOST YARDS RECEIVING, Career 92-14, 680) 2,270 - Martin Warren, Austin, 2001-03 - 38th 178 - Jere Adcock, 1996-2021, Decatur, (178-117, .603) TOTAL OFFENSE (Rushing, Passing & Receiving), Game 629 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage vs Ragland, 2021 - 2nd 596 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville vs J.B. Pennington, 2015 - 7th 585 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville vs West Morgan, 2015 - 9th 527 - Brayden Kyle, Decatur Heritage vs Marion County, 2021 - 19th 489 - Chance Ellsworth, Priceville vs Danville, 2011 - 35th 450 - Kaleb Barker, Priceville vs Westminster Christian, 2015 - 55th

COACHING - BEST WINNING PERCENTAGE (Minimum 100 Wins in AHSAA) 82.7 - Andro Williams, Linden, W.S. Neal, Danville (110-23) 78.5 - John Edward “Hot” O’Brien, Falkville, Tallapoosa Co., Tallassee (157-40-8) 75.9 - Hugh O’Shields, Hanceville, Decatur (244-73) 75.4 - H.L. “Shorty” Ogle, Hanceville, Decatur (253-77-17)

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