Shelby County Footbal

Table of Contents Supporting the team

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Jaguars count on Ward to fill many roles

4 Friday night ďŹ elds

How stadiums got their names

Photography by Jon Goering

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STAFF

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Montevallo

Management

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Calera

24

Briarwood

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Chelsea

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Shelby County

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Oak Mountain

Wesley Hallman Katie Cole Amy Jones Neal Wagner Christine Boatwright Brad Gaskins Kala Bolton

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Pelham

Creative

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Spain Park

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Thompson

53

Coosa Valley

57

Cornerstone

61

Kingwood

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Hope

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Evangel

On the cover Impact player Jake Ganus Chelsea High School senior Jake Ganus enters the season as one of the best athletes in school history. Read more about Ganus and other impact players starting on page 8.

Tim Prince Jan Griffey

Editorial

Daniel Holmes Jamie Sparacino Jon Goering

Sales & Marketing Matthew Allen Jessica Hardin Matt Hooper Steven Kilpatrick Meagan Mims Diane Fant LaShan Johnson Tracy Jones

Administrative Mary Jo Eskridge Annie McGilvray Catherine Cousins

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friday night fields How stadiums got their names

By Neal Wagner

Photographs by Jon Goering and Corey Nolen

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Stadiums named in someoneÕ s honor Spain Park’s Finley Field is named for longtime Berry High School coach Bob Finley, who compiled a 198-87-5 record while coaching the Bucs from 1968-1993. Pelham’s Ned Bearden Stadium is named for the man who donated much of the land for the Pelham campus. The school’s Bobby Hayes Field is named for the longtime Pelham mayor, who still strongly supports the school.

Former THS football coach Larry Simmons will forever be tied to the school’s football stadium. Simmons returns to the stadium every year to watch the Warriors play.

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arry Simmons still remembers the play like it was yesterday.

Thompson High School was playing against Eufaula in the 1981 Alabama Class 3A semi-finals, and Simmons’ Warriors were leading the Tigers with a little more than a minute left in the game.

The Tigers had entered the Warriors’ territory, and one of Thompson’s starting defensive ends had to leave the game due to injury.

“I had to send in one of my second-string guys, and I told the kid a thousand times ‘You’ve got to watch for the screen pass.’ That was what Eufaula was known for that year,” Simmons said. “When the next play started, the Eufaula kid, who later went to Mississippi State, ran by our back so fast his head spun.”

The Eufaula player took the ball to the half-yard line before he was brought down.

Two plays later, the Tigers scored to take the lead, and went on to win the game 23-12. The next week, Eufaula rolled over Hartselle 39-20 to take its second state championship in four

years.

“It’s crying over spilled milk, but I honestly believe we had a good enough team to win the state championship that year,” Simmons said.

Though his team missed winning a 1981 championship ring by one game, Simmons and his Warriors made it all the way the next year. In 1982, Thompson won 14 straight games, a 3A state championship and scored 362 points in the process.

The 1982 state championship game was Simmons’ last as a high school coach, but his name still lights up Thompson’s James L. Simmons Stadium at every Warrior home game.

“It was a very humbling experience when (they named the stadium after me),” Simmons said, noting he holds a lifetime pass to the stadium and still attends “at least a few” THS games every season.

“To think someone thought enough of you to get the ball rolling to get the stadium named after you, it’s just really special,” he added.

“To think someone thought enough of you to get the ball rolling to get the stadium named after you, it’s just really special.”

— Larry Simmons

Shelby County’s Papa McCombs Stadium is named in honor of the school’s longtime football supporter Charles McCombs, who cheered the Wildcats from the sidelines for many years. Calera’s Ricky M. Cairns Stadium is named for the coach who led the Eagles to region championships in 1975, 1977 and 1978 and the school’s first playoff appearance in 1975. Montevallo’s Theron Fisher Stadium is named for the longtime coach who led the Bulldogs to two region championships.

Montevallo’s Richard Gillam Field is named for the coach who led the Bulldogs to five region championships from 1974-1987. Gilliam also played a key role in desegregation at the Shelby County school. Vincent’s Harold Garrett Field is named in honor of the first coach to lead the Yellow Jackets to a region championship. Cornerstone Christian’s Michael B. Willis Memorial Stadium is named for a 16-yearold Cornerstone football player who passed away a few days after suffering a hit while playing against Tuscaloosa Academy in 1999. Coosa Valley’s Don Greene Stadium is named for the president of the school’s first board of directors in 1970.

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Supporting

the team

Jaguars count on Ward to fill many roles

By Kala Bolton Photographs by Jon Goering

“He really boosts the morale of the team.

He was just a motivator every day.”

— Nick Mullens

T

he makeup of a team seems simple.

Players play and coaches coach. But some have an extra spark that drives the team further toward success.

For the Spain Park Jaguars, that’s where Will Ward comes in.

Ward, who is an example of the many team managers and program supporters in Shelby County, spent his last two years of high school helping the

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baseball team and signing on to help with football his senior year.

In the dugout or on the sideline for every practice and game, Ward as the Jaguars’ go-to man.

“I have many different jobs,” Ward said. “Whatever they asked me to do, I’d do it.”

Because of the variety of tasks Ward was asked to perform, including managing equipment, aiding with athletic training and assisting in coaching on occasion, baseball coach Will

Smith hesitates to limit the scope of Ward’s role to “manager.”

“It is not necessarily a managerial role because you can find anybody to set the practice equipment out,” Smith said.

Instead, coaches and players say Ward’s expertise lies in his ability to pump the team up.

“He doesn’t only do physical things, he really boosts the morale of the team,” said Jaguars’ quarterback Nick Mullens. “He was just a motivator every day.”

Ward, a 2011 graduate of Spain Park, plans to continue aiding both the football and baseball teams as a graduate assistant for the next two years while attending Jefferson State Community College. Ward said he then plans to transfer to the University of Alabama and become a baseball manager for the Crimson Tide.

While Ward hasn’t played baseball since he was a child, he said it was his love for the game

Will Ward serves several purposes on the sideline each Friday night at Spain Park High School.

that drove him to volunteer.

“I started managing baseball my freshman year, so I’ve been doing it my whole high school career,” said Ward, who moved to Spain Park from Naperville, Ill. before the start of his junior year.

Smith said Ward sought him out immediately.

“I taught him when he moved his 11th grade year. He was in one of my history classes, and he said, ‘Coach, you know I want to be a manager this year,’” Smith

said.

Smith told Ward to come to the first practice in January, and he did.

“To be honest with you, I had kind of forgotten about the it,” Smith said. “We’re starting team practice, and he shows up. I kind of thought that day that this will be a something he kind of does half-hearted.”

Boy, was Smith wrong.

“He’s as committed as any coach or any player is,” Smith

said of Ward, who helped the baseball team to 68 wins during his two years with the Jaguars.

Ward, who likened his bond with teammates to that of siblings, said his time with these two teams has helped him grow and has taught him valuable lessons.

“What I learned from this experience is that everyone has to help out with each other and have good leadership,” Ward said. “It basically helped me get ready for the real world.”

Just like any team or family, Ward and the players learned how to work together.

“We all take care of him, and he takes care of us,” Mullens said.

“We make sure that he’s right on time doing what he’s supposed to do and doing the same with us.

He just keeps us going.”

And along with lessons learned, friendships were

formed. Smith said he has seen the bond between Ward and teammates strengthen over the last two seasons.

“There is always a camaraderie that he carries on in the locker room with the guys because it is a special bond, a special friendship, especially with this past senior class we had that were his age,” Smith said. “It was a unique bond they had.”

Coaches and players say Ward’s contribution was invaluable. During this year’s Senior Night, Ward was recognized for his proactive support of Spain Park athletics.

“We’re going to put his picture up there so we recognize him just like we do any other player,” Smith said. “We want him to feel as apart of it as anybody because he is as important to our program as any other coach or any other player would be.”

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Impact players

Foes become friends

By Wesley Hallman Photographs by Jon Goering

Jake Ganus Chelsea The book on Ganus: The UAB commitment is a dangerous player on both sides of the ball for the Hornets. Ganus, who took over at quarterback midway through his sophomore season, is an accurate passer and can also get outside of the pocket and take off. Ganus is a ballhawking safety on defense.

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Chelsea High School senior quarterback Jake Ganus and Briarwood Christian School senior signal caller Ben Craft are divided in many ways.

As the current faces in a budding rivalry between their respective schools, Ganus and Craft lead their teams in one of Shelby County’s fiercest battles on the gridiron on Friday nights in the fall.

Despite having plenty of reasons for the two to build a wall between them, Ganus and Craft found a common bond that built a friendship on and off the field — the pressure of being hated by the other team’s fan base.

It first began when Ganus was heckled during and after the Hornets’ battle with the Lions in the first game with the two starting at quarterback for their respective teams last fall.

Craft, who could have easily joined the party and basked in the glory of the Lions’ 41-7 victory over his former school, instead asked his fellow Briarwood Christian students to knock it off.

“I hated to see that,” said Craft, who experiences the same harassment from Chelsea students. “It’s never good. I felt bad for him.”

Likewise, Ganus has Craft’s back in the halls at Chelsea High School. Whenever Ganus senses a personal attack on his friend, he puts an end to the conversation.

“I’ll stick up for him,” Ganus said. “I’ll ask, ‘What did he do to you?’”

The friendship between the duo is still young and will grow stronger in the future when the players enroll together at UAB in the fall of 2012. Craft will play quarterback for the Blazers,

while Ganus will play safety.

Ganus and Craft, who each committed to the Blazers in a span of three days in July, plan to room together during their four years at UAB. Craft said he and Ganus are excited about playing a role in changing the perception of the Blazers’ football program.

“We’ve been hanging together ever since we committed,” said Craft, who became Ganus’ main recruiter for the Blazers following his commitment.

“We can’t wait to get this thing started at UAB.” Don’t let the friendship between the two players fool you. They may be friends, but they’re still ultra competitive both on and off the football field.

For instance, a summer afternoon on the driving range at Eagle Point Golf Club in North Shelby County turned into a battle over who’s got the best golf game, Ganus said.

“I’m the worst golfer in the world,” Ganus commented, “but we’re out here hitting balls and competing.”

The competitive nature of the friendship between the two quarterbacks at rival schools has spawned a mutual respect for each other for their ability on the field.

Craft said he’s been impressed with Ganus’ development at Chelsea.

“He’s the leader of that football team,” Craft said. “He’s done a lot better job than I would have done.”

Meanwhile, Ganus took notice of Craft’s play as he led the Lions to the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 5A championship game a year ago.

“He’s a great leader,” Ganus said. “You can’t hate him for what he does.”

Despite the animosity surrounding the gridiron rivalry between the Hornets and the Lions, there’s certainly no hatred between the teams’ star players.

“On the field we’re competitors, but off the field we’re friends,” Ganus said. “It’s fun playing against each other.”

Ben Craft Briarwood The book on Craft: The Briarwood Christian senior lives up to his name as a crafty quarterback who can beat opponents with both his arm and his feet. Craft, a UAB commitment, is quickly climbing his way up the Lions’ offensive record book.

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Chris Humes Spain Park The book on Humes: The hard-hitting cornerback will have his pick among several offers from Southeastern Conference schools. Humes enters his senior season as a three-year starter for the Jaguars. The rising star is the most wanted on a defense stacked with college prospects.

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Garrius Chappell Montevallo The book on Chappell: The powerful running back uses his low center of gravity to bowl over defensive linemen.

Chappell is also capable of taking it all the way to the house. The Bulldogs’ senior leader is also one of the team’s best players on defense at linebacker.

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Demauntey Johnson

Vincent Yellow Jackets

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incent isn’t a stranger to the postseason, but the Yellow Jackets will be looking to take the next step and experience playoff success under first-year head coach Anthony “Zeb” Ellison. Ellison inherits a squad with only five seniors in his first season at the helm.

Quarterbacks Returning starter Demauntey Johnson, a junior, will battle fellow junior Terio

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By Wesley Hallman/Photographs by Jon Goering

Rogers, who sat out last season, for the starting job. Both have previous experience behind center. Sophomore Michael Gilham and freshman Delvechio Hamilton will battle for backup duties.

Running backs Senior ShaCorry Lilly is back after playing a key role in the Yellow Jackets’ rushing attack a year ago. Lilly will lead an inexperienced pack of running backs, with sophomores Jeremiah Gage and Rodney Groce and freshman Neil Glaze contributing.

Wide receivers The wide receivers will play a bigger role in the offensive plans under Ellison. Seniors Tyler Roper, Beau Blevins, Dontravious Moon, and Tanner Sands, along with sophomores Daniel Hawkins, Ryan Kelow and Sedarius Lawson, will all see playing time this season.

Offensive line Senior Ryan Brasher is back for his final season after being a stalwart member of the Yellow Jackets’

ShaCorry Lilly

Linebackers Senior ShaCorry Lilly and junior Demauntey Johnson, both returning starters, will lead the Yellow Jackets’ defense. The duo will be joined by sophomores Rodney Groce and Jeremiah Gage.

Secondary

offensive and defensive lines the past few seasons. Juniors Scott Darty, Drae Dates, Chase Howard, Jarrod Spates and Bryant Williams will battle for the remaining starting positions.

Defensive line The Yellow Jackets will feature a lot of two-way players this season. The defensive line will be led by senior Ryan Brasher, who is a returning starter. Juniors Scott Darty, Drae Dates, Chase Howard, Jarrod Spates and Bryant Williams will also play key roles up front.

The Yellow Jackets feature a couple of experienced players in the defensive backfield in junior Terio Rogers and sophomore Ryan Kelow. Seniors Beau Blevins, Tyler Roper and Tanner Sands, will need to step up and fill in the remaining holes.

Special teams Kicking and punting duties were still up in the air entering fall practice.

Players to watch RB/LB ShaCorry Lilly, OL/LB Ryan Brasher, WR/DB Tyler Roper

Key losses Key losses: RB/LB Ben McKinney, WR/DB Judd Moore

AHSAA 2A, REGION 4 2010: 5-6 (5-2) Head Coach: Anthony Ò ZebÓ Ellison (First year) Assistants: Nathan Fordham, Jim

Adams, Brent Lightsey and Ted Gipson

Last region title: 2006 Last playoff game: 2010 2011 VINCENT SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 26

@ Maplesville

Sept. 2

Central-Hayneville*

Sept. 9

@ Billingsly*

Sept. 16

@ R.C. Hatch*

Sept. 23

@ Montevallo

Sept. 30

Francis Marion*

Oct. 7

@ Isabella*

Oct. 14

Thorsby*

Oct. 21

@American Christian*

Oct. 27

Winterboro

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Vincent High School roster No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

1

Dontravious Moon

WR/DB

6-4

190

Sr.

51

Jarrod Spates

OL /DL

6-2

180

Jr.

1

Terio Rodgers

QB/DB

6-2

175

Jr.

55

Ryan Brasher

OL /DL

6-0

165

Sr.

6

Demauntey Johnson

QB/LB

6-1

200

Jr.

57

Chris Kelly

OL /DL

5-10

225

So.

12

Ryan Kelow

WR/DB

5-8

160

So.

57

Cody Pate

OL /DL

5-9

165

8th

16

Jace Green

WR/DB

6-1

160

Fr.

58

Tyler Brown

OL /LB

5-8

150

Fr.

16

Emanuel Hale

WR/DB

5-4

125

So.

58

Scott Darty

OL /DL

6-1

240

Jr.

26

Michael Gilham

QB/DB

6-0

170

So.

60

Chase Howard

OL /DL

6-0

240

Jr.

28

Beau Blevins

WR/DB

5-1

160

Sr.

65

Judson George

OL /DL

6-0

200

Fr.

28

Delvechio Hamilton

QB/DB

5-8

150

Fr.

65

Jacob Fields

OL /DL

5-11

240

So.

30

ShaCorry Lilly

RB/LB

5-1

185

Sr.

67

Elex Harris

OL /DL

6-1

200

Jr.

31

Rodney Groce

RB/LB

5-8

180

So.

70

Bryce O’Steen

OL /DL

6-1

270

So.

35

Trevor Lambert

WR/DB

5-7

140

Fr.

79

Justin Martin

OL /DL

6-2

260

Fr.

35

Tyler Roper

WR/DB

5-8

125

Sr.

80

Tanner Sands

WR/DB

6-2

150

Sr.

42

Jeremiah Gage

RB/LB

5-10

150

So.

85

Daniel Hawkins

WR/DB

6-3

170

So.

43

Neil Glaze

RB/LB

5-9

155

Fr.

85

Austin Young

WR/DB

5-8

140

So.

50

Drae Dates

OL /DL

6-0

225

Jr.

88

Sedarius Lawson

6-0

170

So.

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WR/DB

yellow jacket football

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David Shirah

Montevallo bulldogs

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By Brad Gaskins/Photographs by Jon Goering

he Bulldogs return seven starters on offense and defense and will be led by second-year coach Jamie Williams. Can Montevallo win more than three games this year? That depends on the play of Garrius

Chappell.

Quarterbacks Taylor Burr, a senior, will start again behind center for the Bulldogs. A quarterback for most of his life, he’s a solid decision-maker with a high football IQ and plenty of athletic ability. Sophomore Will Snyder will serve as Burr’s backup.

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Running backs Senior Garrius Chappell is a big, strong runner with the potential to be a Division I athlete. He is the key player for the Bulldogs. If Chappell has a great season, the team could win six or seven games. If he has an average season, the Bulldogs could be looking at another three-win season. Fellow senior Eugene Rodgers is a tremendous athlete with great speed. Sophomore Lance Boothe will also provide depth.

Wide receivers The Bulldogs have about six receivers they’ll put on the field, mostly to block in the Wing-T formation. Tight end Korey Cunningham, a 6-foot-4 junior, has received college football interest

from Samford and UAB. The center on the basketball team, Cunningham knows how to go up high and snag passes. Senior Darian Mounticure will also play a key role, along with juniors Deantray Freeman and D’Andre McCary.

Offensive line Senior Trey Colley will play center because he’s capable of making the most complicated blocks in Montevallo’s offensive scheme.

The “heart and soul of the team,” according to coaches, Colley has yet to play a full high school season. He was injured during his sophomore year and broke two bones in his leg during last year’s jamboree. Senior offensive tackle Patrick Lawley has a mean

Garrius Chappell player. Senior David Shirah is a solid, all-around player. Senior Garrius Chappell will see time at linebacker.

Akheem Purnell, a junior, will also see playing time.

Secondary

streak on the field and is a throw-back, hard-nosed player. Seniors Zack Smith, Colby Taylor and Chris Terrill will also be in the mix for playing time up front.

Sophomore Artez Ferrell is a solid tackler. The rest of the secondary duties will be done by committee. Seniors Taylor Burr and Darian Mounticure, along with juniors Markes Rodgers, Tre McClendon and D’Andre McCary, will see plenty of playing time.

Special teams

AHSAA 3A, REGION 4 2010: 3-7 (1-6) Head Coach: Jamie Williams (Second year, 3-7) Assistants: Richard Colley, Trey Simpson, Donald McMahon, Matt Taylor, Lawrence Lilly and Travis Gates Last region title: 1995 Last playoff game: 2009 2011 MONTEVALLO SCHEDULE

Senior Brett Gray, a college football prospect, will handle punting and kicking duties for the Bulldogs.

DATE

OPPONENT @ Calera

Players to watch

Aug. 26 Sept. 2

Greensboro*

RB/LB Garrius Chappell, QB Taylor Burr, OL/DL Trey Colley

Sept. 9

Aliceville* @ Sipsey Valley*

Key losses

Sept. 16 Sept. 23

Vincent

OL/DL Jesse Lee, LB Lincoln Crider, TE Lionel Watkins

Sept. 30

Francis Marion* Northside*

Linebackers

Bulldog to Saturday

Oct. 7 Oct. 14

Gordo*

Sophomore Lance Booth, a backup running back, hits opponents with everything he has. He’s a tough

Marquel Nelson, a 6-foot-5, 285-pound freshman defensive lineman at Morgan State University

Oct. 21

@ Hale County*

Oct. 28

@ Central-Coosa

Defensive line Senior Trey Colley, the son of offensive coordinator and long-time Montevallo assistant coach Richard Colley, will play on the defensive line as well.

Senior Patrick Lawley also will play both ways for the Bulldogs. Expect seniors Zack Smith, Colby Taylor and Chris Terrill to also play both ways.

watch

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Montevallo High School roster No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

1 2

Garrius Chappell

RB/LB

5-11

Eugene Rodgers

RB/LB

5-8

3

Taylor Burr

QB/DB

5

Deantray Freeman

WR/LB

6

Markes Rodgers

7

J.D. Hanna

9

Year

No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

179

Sr.

30

153

Sr.

33

John Pate

RB/LB

5-9

167

So.

Aaron Terrill

TE/LB

5-8

165

So.

5-9

138

Sr.

50

Jacouri Burns

OL /DL

5-5

212

So.

6-0

175

Jr.

51

Chris Smith

OL /DL

5-9

165

Jr.

RB/DB

5-6

QB/DB

5-4

123

Jr.

52

Colby Lucas

OL /DL

5-10

179

Fr.

122

Fr.

53

Trey Colley

OL /DL

6-1

225

Sr.

Korey Cunningham TE/DE

6-5

216

Jr.

54

Zack Smith

OL /DL

5-11

180

Sr.

10

Lance Boothe

RB/LB

5-10

145

So.

55

Patrick Lawley

OL /DL

5-10

135

Sr.

11

Artez Ferrell

WR/DB

5-11

12

Will Snyder

QB/LB

5-10

144

So.

57

Aaron Zamecnik

OL /DL

5-10

218

Jr.

150

So

62

Devin Zeigler

OL /DL

5-9

159

Fr.

13

Daymon Smith

RB/LB

5-10

185

Fr.

64

Caleb Lilly

OL /DL

5-9

217

Jr.

15

Brett Gray

K

6-1

183

Sr.

65

Jake Gentry

OL /DL

5-9

192

Jr.

18

Jose Mendjivar

19

Darian Mounticure

RB/LB

5-5

125

Fr.

71

Colby Taylor

OL /DL

6-0

178

Sr.

WR/DB

5-8

140

Sr.

73

Brian Hodge

OL /DL

5-9

252

Fr.

20

Akheem Purnell

RB/LB

5-10

177

Jr.

75

Timmy Hayes

OL /DL

5-9

241

Fr.

21

Tre McClendon

RB/DB

5-3

114

Jr.

76

Ryan Edwards

OL /DL

5-10

169

So.

22

D’Andre McCary

WR/DB

5-10

138

Jr.

79

Chris Terrill

OL /DL

5-9

178

Sr.

23

David Shirah

RB/LB

5-10

164

Sr.

80

Mitch Sanders

TE/DL

5-8

156

So.

24

Quindarius Jackson RB/LB

5-9

180

So.

83

Kolby Todd

WR/DB

5-7

120

Fr.

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Wt.

Wt.

Year

bulldog football Montevallo by the numbers Total seasons: 82 Overall record: 262-339-12 Winning seasons: 26 Most wins in a season: 10 (1983)

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D.J. Johnson

Calera eagles

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alera returns seven starters from last year. The Eagles have a new head coach in Wiley McKeller and lost star quarterback Brandon Wells to graduation and Alabama A&M. Can Calera recover?

The answer is yes, according McKeller, who spent the previous two years as Calera’s offensive coordinator.

Quarterbacks Zack Reneau replaces Wells at quarterback. Reneau, a 6-foot-1, 175-pound junior, is a tremendous decision-maker who throws the ball well and doesn’t make many mistakes.

Reneau controls the tempo of the game, and rarely forces his passes. Junior

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Nick Ballard-Henry and freshman Cody Thompson will provide depth.

Running backs Calera fans will finally get to see what Sam Adams is capable of on the field.

Adams, a junior, transferred to Calera as a sophomore but was ineligible to play and limited to practicing with the team only. A hard-nosed player, Adams is a hard runner with breakaway speed. Seniors Justin Brickler and Tony Elkins will also be part of the rotation in the backfield.

Wide receivers Jeremy Hyde, the school’s all-time leading receiver, returns for his senior season. Hyde will move from inside to outside receiver, which coaches hope

will create favorable matchups and allow him to stretch the field. Ronnie Clark, a sophomore, is a good athlete and “Mr. Do Everything,” according to his coach. Sophomore Jordan Bishop is a big target at 6-foot-3 and should see a lot of passes his way. Seniors Nick Pennington and Boise Oden will provide depth at the position.

Offensive line Calera returns just one starter on the offensive line, which will be anchored by senior Auggie Mustoe. He’s a smart player who has developed and improved since his sophomore year.

When Calera runs the ball, it will run behind Mustoe. Fellow seniors T.J. Killingsworth, R.J. Davis, Darrian Johnson, Cameron Johnson and Kyle

Brasher will likely battle for the remaining starting positions.

Titus Adams

Defensive line Two starters return on the defensive line. At 5-foot-10 and 190 pounds, senior Tony Elkins is undersized for a defensive end but plays with a lot of heart. He’s also the leader of the defense, is strong and has great athletic ability. D.J. Johnson, a senior, is strong and will be looked to stop the interior run. Seniors Auggie Mustoe, R.J. Davis and Cameron Johnson should also see playing time up front.

Linebackers Junior Sheldon Nixon plays with enthusiasm and it shows. He always seems to be around the ball. Opponents can block him but had better stay on him. He has a knack for sniffing out the ball. Seniors Justin Brickler, T.J. Killingsworth and Kyle Brasher will likely be in the mix for the remaining starting positions.

Secondary Sophomore Ronnie Clark and senior Jeremy Hyde can catch balls on offense, and they’ll try to stop the passing attack on defense. No one can stop the pass better than Nick Pennington, a 5-foot-11 senior, who can shut down his side of the field. Juniors Zack Reneau, Sean Johnson and Keith Dowdell should also see playing time in the defensive backfield.

Special teams Hyde handled Calera’s punting duties last year, and this year will add kicking duties to his special teams responsibilities. He’s never kicked before but is capable of getting it done.

2011 CALERA SCHEDULE

AHSAA 4A, REGION 3 2010: 6-6 (4-3) Head Coach: Wiley McKeller (First year) Assistants: Mike Reynolds, Gary Griffith, John Limbaugh, Todd Davis and James Knowles Last region title: 2008 Last playoff game: 2010

Players to watch WR/K Jeremy Hyde, RB/DL Tony Elkins, OL/DL Auggie Mustoe

Key losses QB Brandon Wells, LB A.J. Nixon, OL/ LB Kevin Johnson

DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 26

Montevallo

Sept. 2

Beauregard*

Sept. 9

@ Dadeville*

Sept. 16

@ Elmore County*

Sept. 23

@ Jemison

Sept. 30

Holtville*

Oct. 7

@ Lincoln*

Oct. 14

Munford*

Oct. 21

@Childersburg*

Oct. 28

Dallas County

* Region game

Eagles to Saturday

watch

on

Kaderius Lacey, a 6-foot, 218-pound junior running back at Alabama A&M University; Brandon Wells, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound freshman quarterback at Alabama A&M University

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Calera High School roster No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 32 35 37

Ronnie Clark Zack Reneau Sean Johnson Shakeith Tyes Sam Adams Titus Adams Jordan Bishop Jeremy Hyde Nick Pennington Tyler Harrell Daillon Kennedy Cody Thompson Nick Ballard-Henry Ryne Phelps Keith Dowdell Dylan Reddin Frank Thomas Justin Brickler Tony Elkins Brian Stone Garrett Reddin Braxton Starks Christian Gilliland J.B. Burns Joel Rivera Preston Waid Henry Davis Billy Stiff Sheldon Nixon

WR/DB QB/DB WR/DB RB/DB RB/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB QB/DB QB/LB WR/DB WR/DB WR/LB WR/DB RB/LB RB/DE RB/LB RB/DE FB/DL WR/DB RB/DB K/P WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/RB

6-2 6-1 5-11 5-6 6-0 6-3 6-2 6-3 5-11 5-10 5-9 6-1 6-2 5-7 6-0 6-1 5-9 5-9 5-10 5-9 5-9 5-8 5-10 5-7 5-8 5-11 5-8 5-8 5-10

185 175 135 155 175 190 188 210 188 150 155 165 190 150 180 165 140 180 190 175 160 165 145 140 135 145 145 145 170

So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. So. So. So. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr.

39 41 43 44 46 50 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 63 64 65 66 67 69 72 73 75 76 77 78 79 82

Jacob Danley Jason Grooms Boise Oden John Killingsworth Austin Dowdy Spencer Riggs Jacob Tidwell Brandon McGiboney Tucker White T.J. Killingsworth Lane Johnson R.J. Davis Braxton Stokes D.J. Johnson Kris King Adam Meadows Brandt Kernop Cameron Johnson Josh Wood Brandon Acker Kyle Brasher Jalon Pruitt Lewis Gaines Auggie Mustoe Cody Thomaston Gray Gaines Sean Reardon Travis Swafford Stephen Ellison

WR/LB WR/DB WR/DE RB/LB K/DB OG/LB OL /LB OL /DL C/LB C/LB OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL C/DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /LB OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL WR/K

5-10 5-11 6-0 5-10 5-8 5-10 5-9 5-11 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-9 5-8 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-11 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-9 5-8 6-1 5-10 5-9 5-8 5-8 5-11

170 160 165 185 130 190 160 170 180 210 175 245 192 245 265 180 172 205 201 255 210 190 148 240 155 230 205 265 135

Jr. Jr. Sr. Fr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Fr. So.

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Canon Smith

Briarwood Christian Lions

B

riarwood Christian School welcomes back 16 starters from a team that advanced to the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 5A championship game a year ago. With so much experience returning, the Lions have their eyes set on a fourth state title.

By Wesley Hallman/Photographs by Jon Goering

Running backs

Offensive line

Senior Matthew Furuto at H-back and senior Sam Whitaker at fullback lead the pack of Briarwood Christian running backs. Furuto will see plenty of time at receiver as well in his H-back position. Seniors David Hodges and Keaton Russell will also play key roles this season.

The Lions return four starters from the championship game. Senior Patrick Morton is set at center. Senior Nick Maxey will start at one guard position and will be joined by junior Jonathan Paramore on the opposite side of the line. Seniors Preston Pittman and Tim Crenshaw will hold down the starting tackle positions. Senior Arjan Meter and junior Kyle Jennings will provide depth.

Quarterbacks

Wide receivers

Senior Ben Craft, a UAB commitment, enters his second year as the starter after a junior season that cemented his name as one of the top quarterbacks in school history. Craft is versatile in the pocket and can beat defenses with his arm and his feet. Senior Jon Stapleton and sophomore Will Edwards will back up Craft.

Craft will have plenty of speedy targets to throw to in seniors Cole Pearson, Michael Latham and Kevin McKelvey, along with juniors Tanner Cunningham and Daniel Robert.

Senior Canon Smith, who has great hands for his size, will start at tight end. Latham will also line up at tight end on occasion.

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Defensive line Seniors Jackson Thomas, a tackle, and Jake Whaley, an end, lead the Lions up front on the defensive side of the ball as three-year starters. Senior Wesley Jones, who started on the offensive line last season, will move to nose guard.

AHSAA 5A, REGION 5 2010: 13-2 (8-0) Head Coach: Fred Yancey (22nd year, 207-63) Assistants: Joe Craddock, Mike Sanders, Ernest Carroll, David Hannah, Jay Mathews, Matthew Forester, Shane Harmon, Chris Donnelly and Jared Walker Last region title: 2010 Last playoff game: 2010 2011 BRIARWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHEDULE

Devin Bowman Senior Dahler Battle and junior Jordan Carroll will also see playing time.

Linebackers The Lions return two of their three starting linebackers. Seniors Roy Gilbert and Tom Muir-Taylor are back after playing a key role last season.

Seniors David Townes and Michael Day, along with junior Justin Palmer, will battle for the final starting position.

Secondary The defensive backfield should be a strength for the Lions with four veteran players returning, including senior safety Chad Davis and senior cornerback Devin Bowman. Senior cornerback Kalan Reed, who missed

a majority of his junior season due to injury, has the most potential in the group. Will Byers, a junior who started several games a year ago, will round out the starters. Senior Michael Belling and junior Barnes Bankston will provide depth.

Special teams Zachary Bekken and Benson Mulvaney, both seniors, will battle each other for placekicking duties. Senior Ben Craft will serve as the team’s punter.

Players to watch QB Ben Craft, TE Canon Smith, DB Kalan Reed

Key losses

DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 26

@ Eagles Landing (Ga.)

Sept. 2

Moody*

Sept. 9

Erwin*

Sept. 16

@ Chelsea*

Sept. 23

Vestavia Hills

Sept. 30

Talladega*

Oct. 7

Pinson Valley*

Oct. 14

@ Shelby County*

Oct. 21

@ Sylacauga*

Oct. 27

@ Anniston

* Region game

WR/K Wilson Whorton, WR/DB Cooper Harrington, DL Caleb Ward

Lions to watch on Saturday Barrett Trotter, a 6-foot-2, 206-pound junior quarterback at Auburn University; Walker May, a 6-foot-5, 235-pound sophomore defensive end at Vanderbilt University 2011 SHELBY COUNTY FOOTBALL

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Briarwood Christian School roster No. Name

Pos. Ht.

Wt.

No. Name

Pos. Ht.

Wt.

1

Cole Pearson

WR

5-9

160

Sr.

34

Jordan Carroll

DE

6-1

210

Jr.

67

Andrew McGehee

OL

5-10

215

2

Ben Craft

QB

6-1

200

Sr.

35

Michael Day

LB

5-10

160

Sr.

68

Karson Jones

DE

5-11

190

Sr.

3

Zach Bekken

DB

5-10

150

Sr.

36

Scottie Dreher

FB

5-8

155

Jr.

69

Jake Overstreet

OL

6-1

160

So.

4

Kalan Reed

DB

5-10

170

Sr.

37

Alex Patillo

FB

5-10

160

So.

70

Jake Whaley

DE

6-4

215

Sr.

5

Regan White

FB

5-9

165

Jr.

38

David Townes

LB

6-1

170

Sr.

71

Jackson Thomas

DL

6-0

235

Sr.

6

Matthew Furuto

HB

5-9

170

Sr.

39

Michael Belling

DB

5-9

170

Sr.

72

Nick Maxey

OL

5-10

260

Sr.

7

Jon Stapleton

QB

6-0

170

Sr.

40

John Dutton

FB

5-6

160

Jr.

73

Tim Crenshaw

OL

6-4

280

Sr.

8

Keith Shamblin

WR

5-7

150

Jr.

41

Tom Muir Taylor

LB

6-1

200

Sr.

74

Landon Donahoo

OL

6-2

260

So.

9

Kevin McKelvey

WR

6-1

175

Sr.

42

Roy Gilbert

LB

5-10

190

Sr.

75

R.J. Thompson

OL

5-10

200

So.

10

Tanner Cunningham QB/HB

5-9

155

Jr.

43

Victor Jerald

HB

5-6

130

So.

76

Johnny Hodges

OL

5-10

185

So.

11

Daniel Robert

DB

6-3

200

Jr.

44

Zach Harrison

HB

5-7

145

So.

77

Preston Pittman

OL

6-2

290

Sr.

12

Sam Morris

DB

5-10

160

Jr.

45

David Hodges

FB

5-10

170

Sr.

78

Kaleb Dillard

LB

5-9

185

So.

13

Sam Whitaker

FB

5-10

200

Sr.

46

Andrew Schaper

WR

5-9

140

So.

79

Camdon Condo

OL

5-10

280

Jr.

14

Phillip Smith

QB

6-1

200

Sr.

47

Benson Mulvaney

K

5-9

140

Sr.

80

Taylor Bussell

WR

6-0

180

Sr.

15

Barnes Bankston

DB

6-0

190

Jr.

48

Chris Walz

LB

5-10

185

Jr.

81

Michael Latham

WR

6-2

190

Sr.

16

Chase Clark

QB

5-10

170

Sr.

49

John Roberson

LB

5-9

185

Jr.

82

Sawyer McKenzie

WR

6-1

155

So.

17

Will Edwards

QB

6-1

200

So.

50

Drew Campbell

OL

5-10

175

Jr.

83

Will Dyson

DB

5-9

150

Jr.

18

Chad Davis

DB

6-1

195

Sr.

51

Collier Kauffman

OL

5-9

200

So.

84

Phillip Johnson

WR

6-0

180

Jr.

19

Justin Palmer

LB

5-10

190

Jr.

52

Reagan Reeves

OL

5-9

230

So.

85

Devin Bowman

DB

5-9

175

Sr.

20

Ethan Simmons

LB

5-10

170

So.

53

Jake Bracewell

DE

5-10

160

So.

86

Harlan Bailey

DE

6-1

200

Jr.

21

Conner Lee

WR

5-9

160

Jr.

54

Patrick Morton

OL

5-10

270

Sr.

87

James Graham

DB

5-9

150

So.

22

Gunner Patrick

DB

5-9

145

Jr.

55

Jake Proctor

DE

5-9

160

Jr.

88

Blake Coggins

LB

5-9

150

So.

23

Alex Bisignani

WR

5-9

130

So.

56

Jonathan Paramore OL

6-0

235

Jr.

89

Carter Tyra

WR

5-9

155

Sr.

24

Will Byers

DB

6-0

200

Jr.

57

Tyler Mitchell

NG

5-10

220

Sr.

90

Jim Bosley

WR

5-9

150

Sr.

25

Matthew Caldwell

HB

5-10

160

Sr.

58

Kyle Jennings

OL

5-11

200

Jr.

91

Doug Battle

WR

6-1

175

So.

26

Gabe Partain

DB

5-9

140

Jr.

59

Brooks Bell

OL

5-10

170

Sr.

92

Salvatore Cuneo

WR/K

5-9

150

So.

27

Keaton Russell

HB

5-7

140

Jr.

60

Dahler Battle

DE

6-1

200

Sr.

93

Zach Sharp

WR/K

5-9

160

So.

28

William Rutledge

WR

5-10

160

Sr.

61

Chris Tyra

DE

5-10

210

So.

94

Garon McGuire

WR

5-9

140

So.

29

Brayden Housel

WR

5-10

140

So.

62

Matthew Drennen

LB

5-9

170

Jr.

95

Wade Cline

DB

5-1

155

Jr.

30

Collier Smith

DB

5-11

180

So.

63

Wesley Jones

NG

6-1

275

Sr.

96

Daniel Scott

DB

6-0

175

So.

31

Luke Cunningham

DB

5-9

150

So.

64

Jared Core

DE

5-9

160

Jr.

98

Kurt Holiday

WR

5-9

145

So.

32

Gabe Schrade

WR

6-0

160

So.

65

Evan Russell

DE

5-10

200

So.

99

Canon Smith

WR

6-2

240

Sr.

33

Phillip Botes

LB

5-9

140

So.

66

Arjan Meter

OL

5-10

220

Sr.

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No. Name

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Wt.

Year So.

lion football Briarwood Christian by the numbers Total seasons: 39 Overall record: 285-135-1 Winning seasons: 29 Most wins in a season: 15 (2003)

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Jake Ganus

Chelsea Hornets

C

helsea surprised a few folks on its way to a second-place finish in its region last season. The Hornets won’t sneak up on anyone this year with a veteran quarterback and a lot of size up front on both offense and defense.

Quarterbacks Senior Jake Ganus, a UAB commitment, enters his third season as the starting quarterback. There isn’t much Ganus can’t do. Ganus can fire a precision bomb deep downfield or tuck it and run for a first down and more. Senior Matt Mann, who will step in occasionally when Ganus is moved to receiver, sophomore Trenton Hagin and freshman David Mock will serve as

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By Wesley Hallman/Photographs by Jon Goering

backups.

Running backs The Hornets are in good shape in the backfield with veterans Julius McCall and Antwon Williams, both juniors, returning. There is plenty of depth behind the duo, including senior Jenoah Finch, and a host of sophomores in Aki Coles, Micah Wallace and Austin Washington.

Wide receivers Senior Matthew Graben, a returning starter, leads the group of receivers.

Juniors J.R. Appling and Cooper Page, along with sophomores Taylor Martindale and Connor Alder, will likely play key roles. The Hornets welcome back a returning starter at tight end in senior Jackson Hyde, but

he’s in a battle with junior Keelan Gregg and sophomore Van Carlisle for playing time.

Offensive line The Hornets feature their biggest offensive line in more than a decade.

Senior Jonathan Rush and sophomore Nathan George are in the mix at center. Seniors Neal Gray, Jonathan Shoop and Daniel Parker, along with junior Darien Golden, will make up the guards. Seniors Aaron Paramore, Austin Dean and Joey Mock, who moves to the offensive line from tight end, along with junior Kyle Fine will get the majority of playing time at tackle.

Defensive line The strength of the defense lies up

Russ Birdsong

will occupy two of the starting spots.

Senior Jake Ganus and junior Julius McCall will be available, but Waldrop wants to limit the amount of time the duo is playing both ways. Seniors Zac Cotney, Toney Hicks and Michael Bell will battle juniors J.R. Appling and sophomore Taylor Martindale for playing time.

Special teams

front at the line of scrimmage. Several starters return, including senior ends Joey Mock and Neal Gray in addition to senior tackle Jay Chisholm. Junior Chase Parker and sophomore Troy Marshall will provide depth at tackle.

Juniors Shane Paramore and Cody Garrard will get snaps at defensive end.

Senior Joey Mock returns as the long snapper. Senior Matthew Graben is back at holder. Senior Matt Mann will battle Connor McVay for punting duties, while sophomore Taylor Martindale will handle placekicking duties.

Players to watch QB/S Jake Ganus, OL /DL Joey Mock, OL /DL Neal Gray

Linebackers

Key losses

The Hornets return two players at this position in seniors Russ Birdsong and Preston Sorrell. Juniors Keelan Gregg and Kameron Ward, along with sophomores Aki Coles and Jonathan Wilson, will be in the mix for playing time.

WR/DB Jake Campbell, RB D.J. Washington, OL /DL Woody Searcey

Secondary Senior safety Nathan Roddy and junior cornerback Davis Shoemaker

Hornets to Saturday

watch

on

Randall Zeegers, a 6-foot, 205-pound sophomore offensive lineman at West Point Military Academy; David Strider, a 6-foot, 265-pound senior fullback/defensive lineman at Samford University

AHSAA 5A, REGION 5 2010: 8-3 (6-1) Head Coach: Wade Waldrop (6th year, 30-24) Assistants: Jason Hill, Russell McCartey, Lee Miller, Gerald Neaves, Michael Stallings, Lucas Weatherford, Chris Bell and John Pledger Last region title: 2006 Last playoff game: 2010 2011 CHELSEA SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 25

Brookwood

Sept. 2

Sylacauga*

Sept. 9

@ Shelby County*

Sept. 16

Briarwood Christian*

Sept. 23

@ John Carroll

Sept. 30

@ Pinson Valley*

Oct. 7

Erwin*

Oct. 14

@ Talladega*

Oct. 21

Moody*

Oct. 27

@ Oak Grove

* Region game 2011 SHELBY COUNTY FOOTBALL

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Chelsea High School roster No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

No.

Name

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 33 34 35 37 38 39 40

Zac Cotney Jake Ganus Russ Birdsong Matt Mann Davis Shoemaker Matthew Graben Joey Mock J.R. Appling Julius McCall Antwon Williams Cooper Page Adam Holliday John Shelton David Mock Preston Sorrell Kameron Ward Trenton Hagin Van Carlisle Connor McVay Aki Coles Nathan Roddy Taylor Martindale Ethan Brown Keelan Gregg Jonathan Wilson Jenoah Finch Micah Wallace Austin Washington Jacob Green Ryan Traylor Ben Burdette Jay Chisholm Austin Chadwick Michael Early Alex Dean Toney Hicks Christian Emmerke

DB QB/FS LB QB DB WR DE WR/DB RB/DB RB/DB WR TE DB QB LB LB QB TE RB/LB RB/LB DB WR/DB DB LB/TE LB RB RB/DB RB/DB RB/DB DB DB DT RB/DB LB LB DB LB

5-7 6-3 6-0 5-11 5-9 5-8 6-5 5-8 5-10 5-9 5-8 6-1 5-9 6-1 5-9 5-9 5-11 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-10 5-11 6-3 6-0 5-9 5-8 6-0 5-10 5-8 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-7 5-10 5-10 5-10

155 190 205 170 155 160 244 165 185 180 165 180 150 175 185 185 170 170 180 194 180 165 175 205 185 160 165 175 165 160 155 280 165 130 180 170 165

Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. So. Sr. So. So. Jr. So. Sr. So. So. Fr. So. So. Sr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr.

42 43 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 60 61 62 63 64 66 67 68 70 72 73 75 76 78 79 80 82 83 84 85 86 89 90 91 92

Brian Fulton Michael Bell Jonathan Shoop Darian Golden Shane Paramore Neal Grey Chase Parker Casey Foshee Hunter Needham Jonathan Rush Micah McLaughlin Daniel Parker Damien Tinney Nathan George Jacob McCrary Zack Lee Austin Dean Mitchell Porter Chase Zeegers Nick Clancey Bakari Stanford Troy Marshall Tyler Downard Aaron Paramore Kyle Fine Shane Sibert James Calhoun Kody Chambers Mason Moore Tyler Blackburn Hunter Howard Connor Alder Cody Garrard Jackson Hyde Zak Van Der Geest Will Roddell

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Pos. LB DB OL OL DE OL /DE DT OL /DL DE OL OL OL OL OL DT OL OL OL OL OL OL /DL DT DT OL OL OL DL WR WR/DB WR DB WR DT TE DE DT

Ht.

Wt.

Year

5-8 6-0 6-2 5-9 5-10 6-2 5-8 6-3 5-9 5-10 5-8 5-8 5-7 6-1 5-8 5-8 5-11 5-10 6-1 5-8 6-3 6-3 5-11 5-7 6-1 5-11 6-0 5-7 5-9 5-8 5-10 5-8 6-1 6-0 5-10 5-10

135 165 215 260 205 235 235 185 175 245 165 165 180 205 185 195 245 165 235 190 225 255 235 245 275 195 210 165 165 150 155 140 205 185 180 200

So. Sr. Sr. Jr Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr. So. So. So. So. Sr. So. So. Sr. So. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr.

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Evan McNeal

Shelby County Wildcats

S

helby County is poised for a return to the playoffs following a down year in which the Wildcats struggled in region play.

Several experienced skill position players return for coach Ryan Herring, which allows for more optimism this season.

Quarterbacks Sophomore Ty Proctor will earn the starting nod after splitting time running the offense with senior Evan McNeal a year ago. Proctor has the best arm on the team. McNeal will also see time at quarterback in a wildcat package.

Freshman Cody Jones will back up Proctor.

Running backs A solid stable of running backs return, including senior Denzel Williams.

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By Wesley Hallman/Photographs by Jon Goering

Williams provides plenty of speed, while senior Brent Wooley, junior Nathan Sawyer and sophomores Marterius McGregor and Justin Webber lead a bruising power rushing attack.

Wide receivers Senior Evan McNeal will spend most of his time at wide receiver. He will lead a pack of receivers, including juniors Jacob Tidmore and Jose Vazquez and sophomore Nick Ray. Senior Mike Pate, the Wildcats’ best blocker last season, will move from offensive tackle to tight end and will be an imposing eligible receiver.

Offensive line The starting five up front is set with senior Harrison Adams at center, juniors Joey Guthrie and Jordan Tucker at the guard positions and juniors Jacob Oliver and David Brown at the tackle positions.

Seniors Brandon Smith and Nikola McCullough will provide depth.

Defensive line Several players will play both ways for the Wildcats. Herring expects senior Harrison Adams and juniors Joey Guthrie, Jordan Tucker, Jacob Oliver and David Brown to help out on the defensive line. Juniors Nathan Sawyer and Skylar Martin will also be part of the rotation.

Linebackers Seniors Evan McNeal, Denzel Williams and Brent Wooley will return with plenty of experience at linebacker. The trio will be joined by sophomores Marterius McGregor and Austin Poe.

Secondary Senior Evan McNeal will also see time at defensive back. The rest of the secondary

AHSAA 5A, REGION 5 2010: 2-8 (2-5) Head Coach: Ryan Herring (36-19, 6th year) Assistants: Shane Beasley, Michael Harrison, Heath Childers, Chris Perkins, John Watkins and Mike Forester Last region title: 2008 Last playoff game: 2009

Brent Wooley

will be young with juniors Jacob Tidmore and Jose Vazquez, along with sophomores Justin Webber and Nick Ray. Sophomore Brandon McGill will also be part of the defensive backfield.

Special teams Senior Denzel Williams will serve as the Wildcats’ kicker, while senior Evan McNeal will be the team’s punter.

2011 SHELBY COUNTY SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

Players to watch

Aug. 26

@ Pell City

RB/LB Denzel Williams, WR/DB Evan McNeal, TE Mike Pate

Sept. 2

@ Erwin*

Sept. 9

Chelsea*

Key losses

Sept. 16

@ Talladega*

OL /DL Matt Mitchell, OL /DL Jonathan Sickles, DL Darius Brown

Sept. 23

Southside-Gadsden

Sept. 30

Moody*

Wildcats to Saturday

Oct. 7

@ Sylacauga*

Oct. 14

Briarwood Christian*

Oct. 21

@ Pinson Valley*

Oct. 28

Chilton County

watch

on

Andrew Burns, a 6-foot-4, 267-pound senior defensive lineman at the University of Southern Mississippi; Darion Sutton, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound junior linebacker at Samford University

* Region game

EQUAL HUSING LENDER

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Shelby County High School roster No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 15 17 18 22 24 25 26 27 30 33 34 42 44 46 47

Denzel Williams Marterius McGregor Austin Horton Tyler Carter Austin Rogers Jacob Tidmore Ty Proctor Cody Jones Dustin Wooley Evan McNeal Austin Tolleson Zac Scott Jose Vazquez Colton Davis Tyrin Johnson Nick Ray Nathan Sawyer Justin Webber Josh Stone Josh Hench Tanner Carter Stephen Abrams Dorian Cotton Demarcus Griffin Austin Poe Mike Pate Cody Venable Brent Wooley

RB/DB RB/LB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB QB QB/DB WR/DB RB/DB RB/LB WR/DB WR/DB WR/LB WR/DB WR/DB RB/DL WR/DB RB/LB WR/LB RB/LB WR/DB RB/DB RB WR/LB TE/DL WR/DB RB/LB

5-9 5-8 5-5 5-2 5-7 5-6 5-7 5-6 5-2 5-8 5-8 5-6 5-5 5-7 5-6 5-7 5-6 5-7 5-4 6-0 5-2 5-5 5-6 5-5 5-4 6-3 5-4 5-7

185 180 145 115 145 145 150 145 115 155 150 135 135 145 145 145 155 145 135 165 115 130 135 150 145 250 125 210

Sr. So. Fr. Fr. So. Jr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. So. Jr. So. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Sr.

48 50 51 52 54 55 58 61 63 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 83 85 89

Brandon McGill Joey Guthrie Jordan Tucker Nikola McCullough Jacob Oliver David Brown Wesley Walton Dylan Wilcox Tristan Chandler Brandon Smith Quintin Burns Jake Edwards Justin Smith Matt Youngblood Beyton Yager Hayden Leeper Jaylen Woods John Daniel Peel Clint Davis Daniel Horton Dylan Grantham Heath Phillips Harrison Adams Hunter Horton Michael Kenny Alan Grindle Skylar Martin Blake Tillary

WR/DB OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL OL /DL TE/DL WR/DB WR/DB TE/DL OL /DL

5-7 5-8 5-9 5-9 6-1 6-3 6-1 5-9 5-8 5-10 6-3 5-9 5-7 5-6 5-8 5-5 5-8 6-1 5-5 5-11 5-10 5-9 6-3 5-7 5-8 5-2 6-2 5-10

135 210 180 210 260 270 240 155 220 230 230 230 185 170 210 190 215 230 185 195 285 175 210 145 160 115 185 165

So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Fr. Fr. So. Sr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr. Sr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Fr.

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Cameron Bice

Oak Mountain Eagles

O

ak Mountain is thirsty for success as head coach Jeff Harris enters his third season at the helm. The Eagles hope to turn the corner in 2011 with several returning veterans, who plan to play on both sides of the ball, leading the way.

Quarterbacks Sophomore Mickey Forrest was called into action early in his career after injuries sidelined everyone else on the depth chart a year ago. Forrest, who picked up valuable experience as a freshman, has had a good spring and summer. Junior Jake Adams will likely serve as Forrest’s back up in his first season with the Eagles.

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Running backs

Clopton will provide plenty of depth.

Senior Bradley Bostick has cemented his status as the Eagles’ top rushing threat. Bostick is one of the fastest running backs around and is adept at finding an open hole, no matter how small. Junior Barrett Gossett will give Bostick a breather every once in a while.

Offensive line

Wide receivers Forrest will have several options at receiver, including seniors Heath Quinn and Jakaryus Redwine, junior Adrian Williams and sophomore Kory Vanderbilt. Senior Jordan Pierce and junior Scott Hester, who will line up at tight end and H-back, are returning veterans. Seniors Jordan McLain, Matthew Bass, Austin Smith and Jaleel

The Eagles bring back two returning starters up front in senior tackle Jacob Guillary and sophomore guard Christopher Richmond.

Senior Harmon Guraya will likely start at center. Junior Austin Moro will fill another spot on the line, and the Eagles are still searching for a fifth starter.

Expect seniors Will Schweer, Tyler Sockwell and Josh Self, along with junior Billy Dasher, to battle for the lone remaining spot.

Defensive line Several key players return up front on the defensive side of the ball, including juniors Tommy McGowan and Austin Moro, who are returning starters.

Mickey Forrest Kimbrough saw plenty of playing time in 2010 and should be ready for a bigger role this season. Junior Jake Kelley will also get plenty of playing time after shining in the spring. Senior Bradley Bostick, along with juniors Bowen Gurkin and Adrian Williams and sophomore Kory Vanderbilt, will also be in the mix for playing time.

Special teams Seniors Jordan Pierce and David Sauers, along with juniors Lloyd Time and Scott Hester, will also be part of the rotation on the line of scrimmage.

Senior Mitch Mathias, who one of the strongest legs returns as the kicker. Junior Cole is the favorite to win duties.

Linebackers

Players to watch

The Eagles must replace two starters in the middle of the defense, but Oak Mountain should be in good shape with senior Chris Jones and junior John Michael Miller returning. Senior Justin Woodall will use his wrestling skills to take down opponents from his linebacker position. Senior Hunt Hobbs will also be in the mix for playing time.

RB/DB Bradley Bostick, WR/DB Jakaryus Redwine, DB Cameron Bice

Secondary Opposing quarterbacks will have their hands full with seniors Jakaryus Redwine and Cameron Bice roaming the secondary. Fellow senior Vincent

features around, Michael punting

Key losses WR Rico Dunn, LB Andy Whitcomb, OL Brady Faulkner

Eagles to Saturday

watch

on

Thomas Holloway, a 5-foot-11, 190-pound sophomore defensive back at West Point Military Academy; Peter Boehme, a 5-foot-11, 222-pound junior kicker/punter at the University of Southern Mississippi

AHSAA 6A, REGION 6 2010: 2-8 (1-7) Head Coach: Jeff Harris (3rd year, 6-14) Assistants: George Bates, Chad Cochran, John Milton, Luke Hackbarth, Mike Howard and Andrew Zow Last region title: None Last playoff game: 2005 2011 OAK MOUNTAIN SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 26

@ Buckhorn

Sept. 2

Pelham*

Sept. 9

@ Hoover*

Sept. 16

Spain Park*

Sept. 23

@ Northridge

Sept. 30

Thompson*

Oct. 6

@ Mountain Brook*

Oct. 14

@ Homewood*

Oct. 21

Vestavia Hills*

Oct. 28

Pinson Valley

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Oak Mountain High School roster No. Name

Wt. Year

No. Name

Pos.

Wt. Year

No. Name

Pos.

Ht.

1

Jakaryus Redwine WR/DB

Pos.

5-9

141

Sr.

31

Nathan Bowman

WR/DB

5-3

161

Fr.

65

Billy Dasher

OL /DL

6-1

220

Jr.

2

Bowen Gurkin

WR/DB

5-9

151

Jr.

32

Thomas Brooks

TE/LB

5-4

120

Fr.

66

Jonathan Alvendia OL /LB

5-7

168

So.

3

Jake Kelley

QB/DB

6-0

170

Jr.

33

Cameron Bice

WR/DB

5-10

170

Sr.

67

Matthew Handley OL /DL

5-7

195

Fr.

4

Jake Adams

QB/LB

6-2

220

Jr.

35

Michael Walker

TE/DL

5-8

135

Fr.

68

Jacob Wade

OL /DL

5-11

175

So.

5

Bradley Bostick

RB/DB

5-6

143

Sr.

36

David Sauers

LS/DL

5-8

180

Sr.

70

Josh Self

OL /DL

5-10

234

Sr.

6

Adrian Williams

WR/DB

5-8

133

Jr.

37

Chris Jones

RB/LB

5-11

225

Sr.

71

Siddharth Patel

OL /DL

5-7

165

So.

7

Mickey Forrest

QB/DB

5-11

171

So.

39

Ian Jenkins

WR/DB

5-5

110

Fr.

72

Jake Madore

OL /DL

5-8

175

Fr.

8

Vincent Kimbrough WR/DB 5-8

166

Sr.

42

Scott Hester

RB/DL

6-2

185

Jr.

73

Harmon Guraya

OL /DL

5-10

185

Jr.

9

Heath Quinn

WR/DB

6-3

190

Jr.

43

Zach Lambertson DL

5-5

150

So.

74

Jacob Guillory

OL /DL

6-2

251

Sr.

12

Skylar Gossett

WR/DB

5-8

138

So.

44

Will Taylor

RB/LB

5-6

150

So.

75

Andrew Adams

OL /DL

5-5

196

So.

13

Avery Nguyen

WR/DB

5-8

140

Fr.

47

Brandon Gaines

TE/DL

5-11

185

Jr.

76

Zac Barton

OL /DL

5-11

168

So.

14

Kory Vanderbilt

WR/DB

5-10

150

So.

49

Lloyd Time

RB/LB

6-2

210

Jr.

77

Austin Moro

OL /DL

6-2

260

Jr.

15

Chase Tourney

TE/DB

6-2

164

Jr.

50

Adam Paum

OL /DL

6-0

184

So.

78

Mason Holt

OL /DL

5-9

160

So.

16

Michael Cole

K

5-11

164

Jr.

51

Eli Long

OL /LB

5-7

158

So.

79

Lee Darby

OL /DL

17

Justin Woodall

RB/LB

6-2

210

Sr.

53

Josh McKinney

OL /DL

6-0

168

So.

80

Joseph McCormick LB

18

Hunt Hobbs

WR/LB

5-7

150

Sr.

55

Will Schweer

OL /DL

6-0

200

Sr.

81

19

Barrett Gossett

RB/DB

5-8

170

Jr.

56

John Palla

OL /DL

5-1

156

Fr.

20

Luke Driskill

WR/DB

5-7

135

So.

57

Mitchell McCloskey OL /DL 5-10

263

21

Carlos Wallace

WR/DB

6-0

145

Jr.

58

Tommy McGowan OL /DL

6-3

194

22

John Michael Miller RB/LB 6-0

188

Jr.

59

Alex Hooks

5-11

202

23

Mitch Mathias

5-10

163

Sr.

60

Barrett Maraman OL /DL

5-8

24

Chancellor Gaines RB/DL

5-10

180

So.

61

Brandon Esleck

OL /DL

6-1

26

Carter Gustin

WR/DB

6-1

157

So.

62

Mitch Poulson

OL /DL

5-11

28

Riley Fowler

RB/LB

5-3

138

Fr.

63

Chris Richmond

OL /DL

29

Davis Hambrick

WR/DB

5-7

135

So.

64

Tyler Sockwell

OL /DL

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Ht.

OL /DL

Ht.

Wt. Year

6-0

170

So.

5-7

131

Fr.

Matthew Bass

WR/DB 6-1

160

82

Austin Smith

WR/DB

So.

83

Blake Miller

K/DL

Jr.

84

Chris Johnson

WR/LB

So.

85

Jaleel Clopton

WR/DB

173

Fr.

86

Will Franklin

216

Jr.

87

Ilya Hendzel

190

So.

88

6-0

218

Jr.

89

6-0

240

Sr.

6-0

Sr.

182

Sr.

5-7

167

So.

6-2

151

So.

5-8

146

Sr.

WR/DB

5-9

158

Fr.

WR/DB

5-7

131

So.

Jordan McLain

WR/DB

6-1

157

Sr.

Jordan Pierce

TE/DL

6-4

194

Sr.

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Tre Maynard

Pelham Panthers

C

oach Brett Burnett will be looking for leadership from a core group of returning starters this year, as he attempts to make it back into the Class 6A state playoffs during his seventh year at the helm. The Panthers face a daunting schedule, as they open with Hueytown and travel to Mountain Brook, Vestavia and Hewitt-Trussville.

Quarterbacks Quarterback Gray Cato, a 5-foot-8, 157-pound senior, will return for his second year as the Panthers’ lead

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playcaller. Junior Tanner Adams and sophomores Devon Mines and Alex Urban will jockey to serve as Cato’s backup.

Running backs Jacob Nichols, a 6-foot, 173-pound junior coming off a breakout performance during the Panthers’ spring scrimmage, will lead Pelham’s running back corps. Seniors Tucker Thomas, Daniel O’Hara, juniors Fletcher Johnson and Kenny Meadows, Xavier Wright, Eli Beall and sophomores Tyler Brasfield and Shannon Brown will fill out the Panthers’ stable of running backs.

Wide receivers Senior J.T. Ross, a popular target last year, will be looking to reel in the majority of Cato’s passes this season.

Seniors Josh Verner and Samuel Mburu will provide depth at the position.

Offensive line Lineman Justin Forehand, a 6-foot-6, 259-pound senior who saw playing time last season, will lead the Panthers’ offensive line this year. Senior Brodie Granger and juniors Blaine Eddins, Daniel Amador and Judson Jones will also be battling for playing time.

Wes Bentley

will also look to get into the mix.

Secondary Defensive backs Antonio London, a 5-foot-10, 170-pound junior, along with seniors D.J. Johnson and J.T. Ross and fellow junior Fletcher Johnson, all saw playing time last season and will lead an experienced Panther secondary.

Special teams

Defensive line Pelham will be looking to reload on the defensive front this year, with juniors Austin Ford and Chisom Muruako looking to line up for the Panthers.

Senior Trevin Green, who saw playing time last year, will also look to anchor the defensive front.

Linebackers A veteran group of linebackers will return to the field this year. Seniors Wes Bentley, Tre Maynard, along with juniors Chris Coats and Trey Cranford, look to lay down the majority of the tackles, and senior Brodie Granger

Junior John Perko will handle the Panthers’ placekicking duties, and seniors Justin Nolen and Cameron Foss will kick and punt. Junior Blaine Eddins can also fill special teams’ roles if needed.

Players to watch QB Gray Cato, LB Wes Bentley, RB Jacob Nichols

Key losses LB Derek Slaughter, WR Reed Bright, DB Tom Williams

Panthers to watch on Saturday Jake Holland, a 6-foot, 234-pound sophomore linebacker at Auburn University; Nigel Terrell, a 6-foot-1, 230-pound freshman linebacker at Florida State University

AHSAA 6A, REGION 6 2010: 3-7 (2-5) Head Coach: Brett Burnett (7th year, 32-34) Assistants: Jason Simmons, Lewis Wood, Chris Pike, Bobby Rhoades, Steve Dill and Phillip Lawson Last region title: 2006 Last playoff game: 2009 2011 PELHAM SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 26

Hueytown

Sept. 2

@ Oak Mountain*

Sept. 9

@ Mountain Brook*

Sept. 16

@ Vestavia Hills*

Sept. 23

@ Pleasant Grove

Sept. 30

Hoover*

Oct. 7

@ Thompson*

Oct. 14

Spain Park*

Oct. 21

Homewood*

Oct. 28

@ Hewitt-Trussville

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Pelham High School roster No. Name

Pos.

Wt. Year

No. Name

Pos.

Wt. Year

No. Name

Pos.

2

Kenny Meadows

WR

Ht. 5-9

155

Jr.

31

Steve Wasdin

DB

Ht. 5-3

124

So.

60

Landon Woodall

DL

Ht. 5-9

235

Wt. Year Jr.

3

D.J. Johnson

DB

5-10

157

Sr.

32

Jack Pierce

DE

5-2

176

So.

61

Brodie Granger

DL

6-3

191

Sr.

4

Gray Cato

QB

5-8

157

Sr.

33

Trevin Green

DE

6-1

213

Sr.

62

Jesus Miranda

DL

5-9

202

Jr.

6

Sam Mburu

WR

5-7

137

Sr.

34

Christian Davis

LB

5-9

155

So.

64

Josh Barclay

DL

6-0

250

Jr.

7

Devon Mines

QB

5-8

135

So.

35

Garrett Hudson

DB

5-8

156

So.

66

A.J. Walker

DT

5-6

184

Jr.

8

Tanner Adams

QB

6-0

160

Jr.

36

Garrett Galloway

DB

5-9

126

So.

67

Randale Arrington DT

5-6

238

So.

9

Blake Dunnaway

DB

5-8

138

So.

37

Xavier Wright

LB

5-4

164

Jr.

68

Chris Clark

DL

5-6

184

So.

10

Alex Urban

QB

5-4

124

So.

38

Chisom Muruako

DE

6-1

195

Jr.

70

Justin Forehand

DT

6-6

259

Sr.

11

Daniel O’Hara

WR

5-7

155

Sr.

39

Grant Wadsworth DL

5-9

195

So.

71

Justin Sanders

TE

6-3

174

Sr.

12

Antonio London

DB

5-10

170

Jr.

40

Brandon Jackson

LB

5-8

168

Jr.

73

Jordan Ward

DT

6-0

298

Sr.

13

Eli Beall

FB

6-0

191

Jr.

41

Ben Hester

LB

5-10

139

So.

74

Tyler Ayala

DT

6-1

306

Jr.

14

Justin Thurber

DB

5-9

140

So.

43

Alex Madison

DB

5-9

158

Sr.

75

Asher Smiley

DT

5-10

205

So.

15

Josh Verner

WR

5-6

140

Sr.

44

Tyler Brasfield

RB

5-8

157

So.

76

Matt Gonzales

DL

5-7

208

So.

17

Cosy Anger

DB

5-8

130

So.

45

Chris Coats

DL

6-0

176

Jr.

78

Daniel Amador

DL

5-11

223

Jr.

18

Robert Hayes

WR

5-8

135

So.

46

Ben Smith

WR

5-2

98

So.

79

Gardner Fish

DL

6-3

225

Jr.

19

Wil Holsomback

DB

5-6

159

Jr.

47

Trey Cranford

LB

5-11

180

Sr.

80

Lavell Wynn

WR

5-9

139

So.

20

Stephen Mbote

WR

5-7

146

Sr.

49

Austin Ford

DE

6-0

197

Jr.

82

Ryan Gray

WR

5-5

152

So.

21

J.T. Ross

WR/DB

6-2

171

Sr.

50

Wes Bentley

LB

5-11

190

Sr.

84

Mauricio Sandoval WR

5-6

147

Jr.

22

Fletcher Johnson

RB/DB

5-9

159

Jr.

51

Donnell Hudson

LB

5-11

185

Jr.

85

Cameron Foss

K

6-1

177

Sr.

23

Michael Boyd

LB

6-0

185

Jr.

52

Josh Martin

DL

6-0

197

Jr.

86

Justin Nolen

K

5-1

160

Sr.

24

Jacob Nichols

RB

6-0

173

Jr.

53

Blaine Eddins

C

5-11

158

Jr.

88

Austin Handley

WR

5-5

137

So.

25

Will Kennedy

DB

5-11

170

Sr.

54

Stephen Janoulis

LB

5-7

149

So.

89

Zach Reese

DE

6-3

180

Jr.

26

Stone Martin

DE

5-9

186

Jr.

55

Tre Maynard

LB

5-10

188

Sr.

93

Matt Allison

DE

5-8

151

So.

27

Tucker Thomas

DB

5-8

181

Sr.

56

C.J. Garner

DL

6-1

213

Jr.

95

Braxton Hoyett

DT

6-2

242

So.

28

Josh Brasher

DB

5-9

158

So.

57

Judson Jones

DL

6-3

215

Jr.

99

Drew Jackson

WR

5-9

181

Sr.

29

D.J. Ervin

DB

5-8

159

So.

58

Nicholas Farren

DL

5-8

271

Jr.

30

Chris DiChiara

LB

5-8

169

Jr.

59

Michael Wright

DL

6-2

250

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Spain Park Jaguars

S

pain Park welcomes a new coach in former Troy University quarterbacks coach Chip Lindsey.

Lindsey will be greeted by a roster stacked with experienced veterans, which is good news for

Jaguar fans.

Quarterbacks Junior Nick Mullens took over the quarterback position shortly before the 2010 season began and showed great promise in his first season under center. Mullens should benefit from Lindsey’s tutelage. He’s already impressed his coach as a student of the game. Senior Jeff Heinke, who hasn’t

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played since his freshman year, and sophomores Parker Hall and Connor Tinney will provide depth.

Running backs Junior Kevron McMillan saw his role increase last season when senior Ashton Daniel went down with a knee injury. Both are back this year, along with senior Sean Mardis, and give the Jaguars plenty of options in the backfield. Seniors John Mwaituka and Trudarius Clark offer even more diversity at the H-back position.

Wide receivers Senior Reid Reinagel began last season as the starting quarterback before an injury forced him to move to wide

receiver. The move paid off as Reinagel became a top option for Mullens.

Seniors Drake Grisham, Alando McDaniel and Ben Olinger will see their roles increase this fall. Seniors Hunter Kahn and Cade Hoffman are the top two options at tight end.

Offensive line The Jaguars will have to retool their offensive line, with only two starters back in seniors Ben Tamburello and Robert Bagwell. Tamburello will move from guard to center, while Bagwell will start at left tackle. Seniors Madden Saverse and Martin Canales, along with sophomores Caleb Plaisted and Jay Douglas, will battle for the other three starting positions.

Nick Mullens

Senior Vidal Dortch will provide depth.

Secondary Four returning starters make this group the strength of the team. Senior cornerbacks Chris Humes and Devon Brown, along with senior safeties Destin Challenger and Justin Carter, are all potential Division I recruits.

The four veterans have played a lot of games for the Jaguars. Seniors Thomas Rush and Terry Harris will also see playing time as backups.

Special teams Defensive line Two starters return up front for the Jaguars, including junior tackle Jacob Chaffin and senior end Kameron Ricks.

Senior Moe Mills will likely earn the starting nod at the other tackle position. Senior Dustin Cowart will be the final piece of the puzzle at end.

Linebackers The Jaguars will welcome two new starters at linebacker in junior Jacob Wolkow and senior Alex Roberson, who moved to the defensive side of the ball in the spring after playing running back a year ago. The duo will join a returning starter in junior Jeniah Jackson to form a formidable group.

The Jaguars will be searching for a new punter in fall practice. Senior Jake Hoffman returns as the team’s placekicker.

Players to watch OL Ben Tamburello, DB Justin Carter, DB Chris Humes

Key losses WR Zak Michael, DL Cooper, LB Alex Payne

Jaguars to Saturday

Emmanuel

watch

on

William Green, a 6-foot-4, 245-pound senior defensive end at the University of Florida; Cody Wells, a 5-foot-11, 195-pound junior quarterback at the University of Lousiana at Monroe

AHSAA 6A, REGION 6 2010: 6-6 (5-2) Head Coach: Chip Lindsey (First year) Assistants: Kenneth Hand, Matt Thompson, Gary Banks, Brian Carter, Danny Kimble, Todd Evans, Brian Maner, Phillip Pate, Brett Borden and Will Cutchens Last region title: None Last playoff game: 2010 2011 SPAIN PARK SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 27

Noxubee County (Miss.)

Sept. 2

Hoover*

Sept. 9

Homewood*

Sept. 16

@ Oak Mountain*

Sept. 23

@ Bob Jones

Sept. 30

Mountain Brook*

Oct. 7

@ Vestavia Hills*

Oct. 14

@ Pelham*

Oct. 21

Thompson*

Oct. 27

Clay-Chalkville

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Spain Park High School roster No. Name 1 1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 13 14 15 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 26

Pos.

Sean Mardis RB Cameron Young DB Cade Hoffman WR Lance Jones WR Jeff Heinke QB Justin Carter DB Otis Harris RB Kevron McMillan RB Drake Grisham WR Blake Williams DB Connor Tinney QB Nick Mullens QB Alex Roberson LB Will McDonald RB Reid Reinagel WR Terry Harris DB Ben Olinger WR Payton Gray WR Hunter Kahn WR Josh Hardy DB Josh Close WR Parker Hall QB M.J. Brown WR Philip Brown DB Jake Hoffman K/P Jontez Turner RB Marieo Kinion DB Destin Challenger LB Jeffrey Hyter-Hunt RB Mason Durden DB Jalon Hollie DB Josh Rich WR Chase Lewis LB Ashton Daniel RB Morgan Young RB Kymari Johnson DB

Ht.

Wt. Year

No. Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt. Year

No. Name

5-10 5-9 6-0 5-10 6-0 6-0 5-10 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-10 6-1 5-9 5-9 5-11 5-10 5-9 5-10 6-2 5-10 6-2 5-10 5-11 6-3 6-2 5-9 5-10 5-11 5-8 6-0 5-10 5-11 5-10 5-11 5-8 5-10

190 160 170 180 200 200 190 180 170 180 170 170 190 170 170 180 170 170 190 160 180 190 180 170 180 180 170 205 170 190 170 170 190 170 160 160

27 27 28 29 30 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 36 36 37 37 38 39 40 40 41 41 42 42 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 52 53 54 55 57

RB RB RB DB K DB DB LB WR DB LB DB LB WR/K WR WR DB DB DB WR WR LB DE WR LB DB LB LB LB LB LB OL DE LB OL OL

5-9 5-9 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-9 6-0 5-10 6-2 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-10 5-8 5-11 5-9 6-2 5-8 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-11 5-9 5-11 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-11 5-10 5-11 5-11 6-3 5-10

180 160 170 190 170 170 180 205 170 160 180 180 190 160 170 170 160 175 170 160 160 180 205 170 190 160 190 190 180 170 200 190 195 220 285 200

58 59 60 61 62 63 65 66 67 68 69 71 72 73 74 75 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 96 97 98 99

Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. So. Sr.

John Mwaituka Sam Anderson Alando McDonald Chris Humes Hudson Carr Cole Campbell Devon Brown Jacob Wolkow Dalton Brown Connor King Samuel Berry Andrew Pitts Ben Holcombe Thomas Taylor Blake Finberg Thomas Rush Zac Newton Derick Hughes Steven Breaux Chris Talley Trudarious Clark Jake Payne Rodney Shorter Austin Haight Drew Moore Hank King Daniel Sanders Collins Ngure Kevin Wozniak Zach Soto Jeniah Jackson Jordan Brook Bryant Williams David Sanders Ben Tamburello Justin Kane

Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Jr. Jr. So. So. Sr. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr.

Pos.

Madden Saverse OL John Pizzatola LB Billy Kane OL Hunter Defalco OL Sawyer Shotts OL Josh Graham OL Caleb Plaisted OL Jay Douglas OL Bryant Novick OL Wesley Barrentine OL Nikolas Kassouf OL Robert Bagwell OL Martin Canales OL Ricky Davis OL Rhett Peterson OL Joey Stuckey DE Omar Deeb DL Devin Pughsley DE Jamie Andrews WR Thomas Outzen WR Scout Johnson WR Conner Whatley WR Cas Holley TE Matt Berler WR Daniel Kaufman WR John Elliot WR Dustin Cowart DE Brannan Martens WR Moe Mills DL Kameron Ricks DE Will Murray LB Jacob Chaffin DL Devonte Moyer DL Ian Kirkpatrick DL Matthew Taylor DE Chance Lott DL

Ht.

Wt. Year

6-0 5-10 5-10 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-1 5-11 6-5 5-10 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-0 6-0 5-10 6-1 5-10 5-11 5-9 5-9 6-1 5-11 6-2 6-6 6-3 5-9 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-3 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-10

260 170 180 190 230 220 270 250 315 190 205 240 280 250 210 190 180 210 160 170 180 170 180 180 190 190 220 170 190 215 195 250 280 200 195 215

Sr. Jr. So. So. So. So. So. So. Jr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr. Sr. So. Jr. So.

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hompson is looking to make it back into the playoff picture this season as former Prattville High School offensive coordinator Caleb Ross takes the helm. Ross is looking to turn the program around after the Warriors won a total of five games in the past three years.

Running backs

offensive setup.

Senior Demetriuse Alexander and sophomore Dee Tolbert shared most of the team’s rushing duties last season, and will return to fill the role again this year. Junior Devante Smith and senior Matt Scoggins will also see time carrying the ball this year.

Offensive line

Quarterbacks

The Warriors’ offense will see a major overhaul this year, as Ross worked with the team during the offseason to install a spread system. The wide receiver corps, composed of seniors Norton Geisler, Dillon Holsonbeck, C.J. Clinkscale, D.J. Daniels, Rasheem Mangault and Avery Hale and juniors Hayden Franklin and Sebastian Bivens, will look to make the most of the new

Trey Matherson, a 5-foot-11, 170-pound junior, will serve as the starting playcaller this year after sharing time at the position last season. Serving as Matherson’s backups this year will be sophomores Hunter Black and Jake Walters, who will both be in their first year on the varsity squad.

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Wide receivers

Senior Kevin Ramay will lead an experienced offensive line, and will be joined by seniors Jesse Masters and David Capers and juniors John Peoples and Matt Ray. Junior Josh Peoples, John’s brother, will provide depth on the line.

Defensive line Junior John Thompson and sophomore Jake Rakestraw will lead one of the Warriors’ most experienced positions.

Sophomores Leighton Irvin, Akeem Manzano, junior Josh Jackson and senior Aaron Srygley will provide depth at the position.

Avery Hale

serve as backups.

Secondary Thompson has a veteran group returning in the secondary this season, with seniors Austin Sapp, Austin Carter, Terry Carter, Phillip Wilson and Blake Dunn all coming back after receiving playing time a year ago.

Special teams The Warriors will feature a veteran special teams squad, with senior Austin Sapp returning as punter and senior Matt Nall handling placekicking duties.

Players to watch DB Austin Sapp, WR Avery Hale, RB Demetrius Alexander

Key losses Linebackers Ross called the linebacker corps the team’s second deepest position, and said he is looking for leadership from seniors Tyler Gamble and Augustine Simelana and juniors Myles Rogers and Hunter Pinneo. Sophomore Dalton Green and junior Tedarious King will

LB Brandon King, LB Adam McKenzie, OL Kyle Kreuser

Warriors to watch on Saturday Adrian Marcus, a 5-10, 235-pound sophomore fullback at Mississippi State University; Marcus Edwards, a 6-foot-1, 245-pound junior linebacker at Tennessee Tech University

AHSAA 6A, REGION 6 2010: 1-9 (0-7) Head Coach: Caleb Ross (1st year) Assistants: Mike Montgomery, Marc Rice, Chris Myles, Ahmaad Galloway, Brett Rogers, Owen Butts, Charles McCauly and Chuck Nelson Last region title: 1997 Last playoff game: 2006 2011 THOMPSON SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 26

@ Stanhope Elmore

Sept. 2

@ Homewood*

Sept. 9

Vestavia Hills*

Sept. 16

@ Hoover*

Sept. 23

@ G.W. Carver

Sept. 30

@ Oak Mountain*

Oct. 7

Pelham*

Oct. 14

Mountain Brook*

Oct. 21

@ Spain Park*

Oct. 28

John Carroll Catholic

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Thompson High School roster No. Name

Pos. Ht. Wt. Year

No. Name

Pos. Ht. Wt. Year

No. Name

Pos. Ht. Wt. Year

2

Hayden Franklin

WR

5-8

160

Jr.

33

Javian Horstead

LB

5-8

195

Sr.

67

Josh Peoples

OL

6-1

295

3

Austin Sapp

DB

5-11

170

Sr.

34

Myles Rogers

LB

6-1

225

Jr.

68

John Peoples

OL

6-1

295

Jr.

4

Avery Hale

WR

5-9

170

Sr.

35

Shyeim Cooper

WR

5-11

160

Jr.

69

Andrew Lint

OL

6-1

205

So.

5

Norton Geisler

WR

5-9

160

Sr.

36

Matt Scoggins

FB

5-8

200

Sr.

70

Darius McCloud

OL

5-8

175

So.

6

Phillip Wilson

DB

5-9

170

Sr.

37

Nick Gentile

LB

6-1

190

Sr.

71

Trey Edwards

DL

6-1

220

Jr.

7

Hunter Black

QB

5-8

165

So.

38

Augustina Simelana

LB

6-0

185

Sr.

72

Skyler Slagle

OL

5-8

200

So.

8

Blake Dunn

DB

5-8

160

Sr.

39

Christian Jetzel

DB

6-0

170

So.

73

Kevin Ramay

OL

5-11

220

Sr.

9

Trey Matherson

QB

5-11

170

Jr.

40

Dalton Shaw

LB

5-9

185

So.

74

John Thompson

DL

6-1

250

Jr.

10

Terry Carter

DB

6-1

180

Sr.

41

Foster Bonds

WR

5-10

160

Jr.

75

Austin Maddox

OL

5-10

175

So.

11

Jake Walters

QB

5-11

170

So.

42

Jamie Trull

WR

5-7

155

So.

76

Kody Myers

OL

6-3

240

Jr.

12

Austin Carter

DB

5-10

170

Sr.

43

Matt Nall

K

5-10

175

Sr.

77

Austin Hayes

OL

5-10

190

So.

13

Devante Smith

RB

5-10

180

Jr.

44

Learon Lewis

FB

5-7

175

So.

78

Johnathan Hinds

OL

5-9

200

So.

14

Jaylen Caffey

DB

5-10

170

Jr.

45

Hunter Pinneo

LB

6-0

185

Jr.

79

Jeff Byrde

OL

5-10

180

So.

16

Tyler Gamble

LB

6-1

220

Sr.

46

Akeem Manzano

DL

6-0

195

So.

80

R. Chafton

WR

5-9

160

So.

18

Rasheem Mangault

WR

5-9

165

Sr.

47

Demetrius Varner

LB

5-10

170

So.

81

Dillon Holsombeck

WR

5-9

170

Sr.

19

Colby Yessick

DB

6-0

170

Jr.

49

Jesse Handlon

TE

6-0

175

Jr.

82

Johnathan Berry

TE

6-1

175

Jr.

20

Demetriuse Alexander

RB

5-9

165

Sr.

50

Jacobi Dial

LB

5-8

195

Jr.

83

Justin Brown

WR

6-0

185

Sr.

21

Austin Bates

DB

5-11

175

Jr.

51

Maddison Littrell

DL

5-9

215

Jr.

86

Daniel Martin

LB

5-10

170

So.

22

Luis Munoz

DB

5-9

165

Jr.

53

Anthony Pendleton

OL

5-9

175

So.

88

Mykail Davis

WR

6-2

180

So.

23

Eric Reeves

WR

5-9

160

So.

54

Christian Turner

LB

5-7

170

So.

89

Alex Bartko

TE

6-1

190

Jr.

24

D.J. Daniels

WR

5-8

160

Sr.

55

Jake Rakestraw

DL

6-2

250

So.

90

Leighton Irvin

DL

6-2

210

So.

25

C.J. Clinkscale

WR

5-10

170

Sr.

56

David Capers

OL

5-11

215

Sr.

91

Aaron Srygley

DL

5-11

215

Sr.

26

Sebastian Bivens

WR

6-0

170

Jr.

57

Kolby Newton

OL

6-0

215

Jr.

92

Tony Smitherman

DL

5-10

220

Sr.

27

Dee Tolbert

RB

5-8

165

So.

58

Don Lundy

DL

5-11

190

So.

93

Ryan Morrow

DL

6-1

190

Jr.

28

Josh Stamps

WR

5-6

145

Sr.

59

Matt Ray

OL

6-0

225

Sr.

94

Anthony Bargainier

DL

6-2

250

Jr.

29

Tedarious King

LB

5-11

180

Jr.

60

Joseph Turek

OL

5-10

245

Jr.

95

Joshua Jackson

DL

6-0

225

Jr.

30

Juwan Bivens

DB

5-9

170

Jr.

63

Brent Childree

LB

5-10

170

Jr.

97

Devon Frenzel

DL

5-9

185

So.

31

James Langes

DB

5-8

155

So.

64

Jake Allen

OL

5-11

210

So.

98

Blade Thompson

DL

5-8

180

So.

32

Shaquille Montgomery

WR

5-8

150

Sr.

65

Jesse Masters

LB

6-0

210

Sr.

99

Dalton Green

DL

6-2

195

So.

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State Records

SHELBY COUNTY

AHSAA Football Individual Records OFFENSE - MOST POINTS SCORED, Season 204 Tim Castille, Briarwood, 2001 - 22nd

OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES, Career 88, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2004-2007 - 8th 55, Tyler Watts, Pelham, 1995-97 - 24th

OFFENSE - MOST POINTS SCORED, Career 620 Tim Castille, Briarwood, 1998-2002 - 3rd

OFFENSE - LONGEST TOUCHDOWN PASS 99 yards, Jim Collier, Briarwood vs. Shelby Co., 1984 - 1st 99 yards, Jeff Flannery, Briarwood vs. UMS-Wright, 1999 - 1st

OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWNS SCORED, Season 34, Tim Castille, Briarwood, 2001 - 29th OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWNS SCORED, Career 102, Tim Castille, Briarwood, 1998-2002 - 5th OFFENSE - LONGEST FIELD GOAL 60 yards, Michael Proctor, Pelham vs. Mt. Brook, 1991 - 1st 51 yards, Jason Lang, Pelham vs. Shades Valley, 1994 - 33rd OFFENSE - MOST EXTRA POINTS KICKED, Season 68, Graham Wilson, Briarwood (of 73 attempts), 1998 - 13th OFFENSE - MOST EXTRA POINTS KICKED, Career 180, Graham Wilson, Briarwood, 1997-99 - 7th OFFENSE - MOST EXTRA POINTS KICKED, Consecutive 53, Michael Proctor, Pelham, 1989-91 - 11th OFFENSE - MOST YARDS RUSHING, Season 2,281, Shontua Ray, Montevallo, 1997 (11 games) - 36th OFFENSE - MOST YARDS RUSHING, Career 5,144, Arthur Johnson, Thompson, 1980-82 - 23rd OFFENSE - MOST YARDS PASSING, Game 408, Tyler Watts, Pelham vs. Vestavia Hills, 1995 - 23rd OFFENSE - MOST YARDS PASSING, Season 3,469, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2007 - 7th 2,834, Parker Anderson, Pelham, 1999 - 30th 2,501, Bart Yancey, Briarwood, 1990 - 51st 2,484, Tyler Watts, Pelham, 1997 - 54th 2,056, Jeff Flannery, Briarwood, 1998 - 90th

OFFENSE - MOST PASSES ATTEMPTED, Career 1,008, Tyler Watts, Pelham, 1994-97 - 6th 966, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2004-07 - 11th OFFENSE - MOST PASSES COMPLETED, Season 228, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2007 - 14th 204, Parker Anderson, Pelham, 1999 - 24th 200, Tyler Watts, Pelham, 1997 - 26th OFFENSE - MOST PASSES COMPLETED, Career 594, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2004-07 - 7th 519, Tyler Watts, Pelham, 1994-97 - 11th OFFENSE - MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES, Season 47, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2007 - 3rd

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OFFENSE - CAREER TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS 41, Tim Castille, Briarwood, 1998-2002 - 10th OFFENSE - MOST YARDS RECEIVING, Season 1,305, Tim Castille, Briarwood, 1998 - 13th 1,170, Shannon Hartsfield, Briarwood, 1990 - 34th 1,060, Bill Flowers, 1999 - 54th OFFENSE - MOST YARDS RECEIVING, Career 4,122, Tim Castille, Briarwood, 1998-2002 (243 catches) - 3rd OFFENSE - TOTAL OFFENSE, Career 9,544, Tim Castille, Briarwood, 1998-2003 - 5th 9,164, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2004-07 - 7th OFFENSE - TOTAL TOUCHDOWNS, Season 53, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2007 - 4th OFFENSE - ALL-PURPOSE YARDS, Season 4,079, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2007 - 4th 2,430, Tim Castille, Briarwood, 1999 - 22nd

DEFENSE - MOST INTERCEPTIONS, Game 4, Brandon Salser, Chelsea vs. Isabella, 1989 - 4th

OFFENSE - MOST PASSES ATTEMPTED, Season 361, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2007 - 16th 342, Tyler Watts, Pelham, 1997 - 23rd 335, Bart Yancey, Briarwood, 1990 - 24th 303, Parker Anderson, Pelham, 1999 - 45th

Thompson ’82

OFFENSE - MOST PASS RECEPTIONS, Career 243, Tim Castille, Briarwood, 1998-2002 - 2nd

OFFENSE - ALL-PURPOSE YARDS, Career 9,544, Tim Castille, Briarwood, 1998-2003 - 5th 9,164, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2004-07 - 7th

OFFENSE - MOST YARDS PASSING, Career 7,968, Barrett Trotter, Briarwood, 2004-07 - 11th 6,838, Tyler Watts, Pelham, 1994-97 - 20th

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OFFENSE - MOST PASS RECEPTIONS, Season 70, Montez Billings, Pelham, 2002 - 28th 70, Tim Castille, Briarwood, 1998 - 28th

Shelby Academy ’98

DEFENSE - MOST TACKLES, Season 285, Matthew Forester, Briarwood, 1998 - 1st DEFENSE - MOST TACKLES, Career 612, Matthew Forester, Briarwood, 1996-98 - 2nd

AHSAA Football Team Records MOST CONSECUTIVE GAMES WITHOUT A LOSS 45, Shelby County (43-0-2), 1961-66 - 6th OFFENSE - MOST POINTS SCORED, Season 582, Briarwood Chrisitan (15-0), 1998 - 24th OFFENSE - MOST POINTS SCORED, Game (Both teams) 117, Pelham (77) vs. Jackson-Olin (40), 2006 - 7th OFFENSE - MOST PASS ATTEMPTS, Season 342, Pelham, 1997 - 9th OFFENSE - MOST COMPLETIONS, Season 200, Pelham (342 attempts), 1997 - 8th

Briarwood ’99

Briarwood ’03

Shelby Academy ’06

Coosa Valley ’10

Preston Parker

Coosa Valley Rebels

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he defending Alabama Independent Schools Association Class 1A champions must replace several talented players who sparked the Rebels’ run to a state title. New coach Bobby Hughes takes over for Vince DiLorenzo and looks to keep Coosa Valley at the head of the pack.

Quarterbacks Senior Cody Wood will take over behind center in his first season with the Rebels. The 6-foot-3, 165-pound quarterback has his coaches’ confidence after displaying a strong arm during

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spring practice and summer workouts.

Coaches haven’t settled on a backup for Wood entering fall practice.

Running backs The Rebels will rely on juniors Adam McCranie and Landon Floyd in the backfield. The duo will play a smaller, but important, role in the Rebels’ spread offense.

Wide receivers Wood will have plenty of receivers to choose from this season. The Rebels are stacked at the position with seniors Mason Donahoo, Preston Parker, Steven Cryer and Cody Garrett, along with junior Dusty Sims and sophomore

Grant Lovelady, all fighting for playing time.

Offensive line Senior Myles Varner leads a deep group at the line of scrimmage. Varner will be joined by seniors Matthew Zettler and Hayden Haynes, along with juniors Travis Clinkscales, Collin Johnson, Joe Miller, Kyle Maxwell and Andrew McLain, on the offensive line.

Defensive line The Rebels will feature plenty of twoway players. Seniors Myles Varner, Matthew Zettler and Hayden Haynes will lead the group of defensive linemen. Juniors Travis Clinkscales, 2011 SHELBY COUNTY FOOTBALL

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AISA 1A, REGION 2 2010: 11-2 (6-0)

Hunter Winslett

Head Coach: Bobby Hughes (First year) Assistants: Greg Parker, Todd Lackey, Ryan Harry, Wade Holly and Wade Hyde Last region title: 2010 Last playoff game: 2010

Collin Johnson, Joe Miller, Kyle Maxwell and Andrew McLain will also see plenty of playing time.

Linebackers Senior Preston Parker is a returning starter and will lead an inexperienced group of linebackers. Parker will be joined by senior Mason Donahoo and junior Landon Floyd. Zettler will also line up at linebacker on occasion.

Secondary Seniors Hunter Winslett, Steven Cryer and Cody Garrett will lead a deep group of defensive backs. Junior Adam McCranie and sophomore Tyler Hickman will see playing time.

Donahoo will also help out in the secondary.

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Special teams Senior Cody Garrett handled placekicking duties last season and returns to lead the Rebels’ special teams. Senior Cody Wood will serve as the team’s punter.

Players to watch WR/LB Preston Parker, WR/DB Hunter Winslett, OL /DL Myles Varner

Key losses QB/DB John Bullen, RB/LB Hunter Roe, RB/LB Ryan Batson

Rebel to watch on Saturday Jordan Green, a 6-foot-4, 240-pound freshman offensive lineman at Faulkner University

2011 COOSA VALLEY SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 19

@ Springwood School

Aug. 26

Autauga Academy*

Sept. 2

Kingwood Christian

Sept. 9

@ Cornerstone Christian*

Sept. 16

@ Chambers Academy

Sept. 23

Jackson Academy*

Sept. 30

@ Meadowview Christian*

Oct. 7

Sparta Academy*

Oct. 14

@ Sumter Academy*

Oct. 21

Ellwood Christian

Oct. 28

@ Crenshaw Christian

* Region game

Coosa Valley Academy roster No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

2

Mason Donahoo

WR/DB

5-9

145

Sr.

52

Joe Miller

OL /DL

5-11

150

Jr.

4

Preston Parker

WR/LB

5-11

165

Sr.

54

Kyle Glover

OL /DL

5-11

230

Jr.

5

Steven Cryer

WR/DB

5-9

160

Sr.

57

Myles Varner

OL /DL

6-0

275

Sr.

7

Grant Lovelady

WR/DB

5-9

160

So.

60

Colton Cain

OL /DL

5-10

170

8th

8

Cody Wood

QB/DB

6-3

165

Sr.

61

Zack Mayo

OL /DL

5-9

190

So.

11

Dusty Sims

WR/DB

5-11

145

Jr.

63

Anthony Eads

OL /DL

6-1

190

Fr.

12

Tyler Hickman

WR/DB

5-11

135

So.

64

Cody Colvin

OL /DL

5-10

225

8th

14

Hunter Winslett

WR/DB

6-0

165

Sr.

65

Ryan Brooks

OL /DL

6-0

230

So.

15

Brantley Parker

RB/LB

5-7

135

8th

66

Collin Johnson

OL /DL

6-0

175

Jr.

22

Adam McCranie

WR/DB

6-1

160

Jr.

71

T.J. Miller

OL /DL

5-11

270

8th

26

Kris Phillips

WR/DB

5-7

140

8th

75

Kyle Maxwell

OL /DL

6-0

180

Jr.

32

Cody Garrett

WR/DB

5-10

145

Sr.

76

Andrew McLain

OL /DL

6-2

280

Jr.

35

Landon Floyd

RB/LB

5-6

155

Jr.

77

Hayden Haynes

OL /DL

6-0

265

Sr.

50

Travis Clinkscales

OL /DL

6-0

210

Jr.

79

Matthew Zettler

OL /DL

5-8

170

Sr.

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rebel football Coosa Valley by the numbers Total seasons: 40 Overall record: 188-207-6 Winning seasons: 17 Most wins in a season: 11 (2010)

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Cornerstone Christian Chargers

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ornerstone Christian returns six starters and offense and defense.

Chargers coach Tim Smith will need freshman and team newcomers to step up throughout the season to fill in the gaps.

Quarterbacks Sterling Riether and Adrian Young, both juniors, will battle for the starting quarterback role. Riether was the starter last year, and he’s a quiet leader who leads by example. Young missed most of last season due to injuries from a car accident. Young runs well and is the more athletic of the two.

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Running backs

time at tight end.

Fullback Clayton Halbert, a senior, was the team’s second-leading rusher last season. He’s not the fastest guy on the field, but he is one of the toughest, and can grind out yards up the middle.

Seniors Auston Wingard and Austin Davis will see time at running back, as will junior B.J. Smith.

Offensive line

Wide receivers Senior Hagan Joiner returns at wide receiver after leading the team in receiving last season. He’s got good hands, and he’s improved his route running throughout the summer. Davis and junior Demetrius Conwell will see

Three offensive lineman return from last year. Senior Jonathan Rodchester moves from tackle to center. Senior Chase Payne will play guard. Junior Jacob Coggins is the most athletic of the three, and the Chargers will look to run behind him whenever they can.

Sophomores J.J. Johnson and Randall Hunt, along with freshmen Austin Andrews, Alex Matzke and Lance Martin, will round out the group.

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AISA 1A, REGION 2 2010: 5-5 (2-4) Head Coach: Tim Smith (11th year, 54-42) Assistants: Joey Miller, Mark Young and James Lee Jacob Coggins Coggins, will play both ways for the Chargers. Freshman brothers Wade Martin and Lance Martin will need to step up, as will sophomores J.J. Johnson and Randall Hunt.

Linebackers Clayton Halbert, a senior, returns at middle linebacker after leading the team in tackles last year. The Chargers will rely on juniors B.J. Smith and Demetrius Conwell to step up. Coggins may also line up at linebacker on occasion.

Secondary Senior Hagan Joiner led the team in interceptions last year and will look to do the same this season. Juniors Sterling Riether and Adrian Young, along with sophomores Tyler Greer and Tim Warren, will likely battle for

the remaining three positions in the defensive backfield.

Special teams Junior Adrian Young is the likely punter, but the Chargers are still searching for a kicker entering fall practice.

Players to watch RB/DE Auston Wingard, RB/LB Clayton Halbert, OL /DL Chase Payne

Key losses RB/LB Josh Anderson, WR/CB Dylan Rodgers, OL /DL Stephan Young

Charger to Saturday

watch

on

Kirk Johnson, a 6-foot-2, 235-pound senior linebacker at Huntingdon College

Last region title: None Last playoff game: 2009 2011 CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 26

Chambers Academy

Sept. 2

@ Autauga Academy*

Sept. 9

Coosa Valley Academy*

Sept. 16

@ Ward Military Academy

Sept. 30

@ Jackson Academy*

Oct. 7

Meadowview Christian*

Oct. 14

@ Sparta Academy*

Oct. 21

Sumter Academy*

Oct. 28

@ Ashford Academy

* Region game

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Cornerstone Christian School roster No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

2

Austin Davis

TE/DE

5-10

175

Sr.

26

Michael Bevard

RB/LB

5-9

165

Fr.

3

Demetrius Conwell

TE/LB

5-10

180

Jr.

34

Dalton Lodge

RB/LB

5-10

180

Jr.

4

Hagan Joiner

WR/CB

5-9

145

Sr.

50

Clayton Halbert

RB/LB

5-9

210

Sr.

5

Tyler Greer

WR/DB

6-0

150

So.

52

Chase Payne

OL /DL

6-0

170

Sr.

6

B.J. Smith

RB/LB

5-9

198

Jr.

54

Austin Andrews

OL /DL

5-8

150

Fr.

7

Wesley Brown

WR/DB

5-8

145

Fr.

55

Jacob Coggins

OL /DL

6-0

243

Jr.

8

Auston Wingard

RB/DE

6-0

190

Sr.

57

Randall Hunt

OL /DL

5-9

160

So.

9

R.J. Johnson

WR/DB

5-11 180

Sr.

59

Alex Matzke

OL /DL

5-10 157

Fr.

10

Ronezz Stevens

RB/DB

5-10 175

Jr.

60

Lance Martin

OL /DL

5-7

162

Fr.

14

Sterling Riether

QB/DB

6-0

155

Jr.

62

J.J. Johnson

OL /DL

5-7

161

So.

18

Adrian Young

QB/DB

6-2

184

Jr.

70

Jonathan Rodchester OL /DL

5-11 190

Sr.

21

Tim Warren

WR/DB

5-6

145

So.

77

Wade Martin

5-8

Fr.

24

Dylan Brantley

TE/DE

5-10 135

Fr.

OL /DL

Wt.

190

Year

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Gavin Sumrall

Kingwood Christian Lions

F

irst-year Kingwood Christian head coach Bob Spurgeon, a former assistant coach at the school, will be looking to build on last year’s success, as the Lions posted a 7-4 record and narrowly missed the playoffs. Several experienced players are returning, but Spurgeon will have to look to young talent to fill some key positions this season.

By Neal Wagner/Photographs by Wesley Hallman

Quarterbacks

Running backs

Quarterback Gavin Sumrall, a 5-foot10-inch, 140-pound sophomore, will step into the starting playcalling position in his first season on the varsity squad after the graduation of last year’s starter. Senior Charles Robinson and sophomore Montez Haynes will serve as Sumrall’s backup.

The Lions’ running game will feature junior Dalton Sparks, who saw several carries last season, and Charles Robinson, a 5-foot-8, 175-pound senior.

Senior Jon Edmondson and Haynes will also see their share of carries.

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Charles Robinson

with Haynes, junior Justin Pinkerton, senior Nathan Wills and senior brothers Tyler and Seth Mills looking to reel in passes from Sumrall.

Offensive line Senior Garrett McBride, at 5-foot-11 and 225 pounds, will lead the Lions up front. He will be flanked by seniors Trent Sullivan, Max Brewer, Tucker House and junior Jacob Bussey.

Defensive line At 300 pounds, senior Terrence Peeples will anchor the Lions’ defensive line.

Behind him, seniors Max Brewer, Garrett McBride and junior Jacob Bussey will all battle for playing time on the defensive front. Spurgeon said other defensive line positions are still up for grabs.

Linebackers Bussey, Sparks, senior Drake Whyard and junior Aron Walters will lead an experienced linebacker corps. Junior Zac Thorson could also see playing time, and sophomore Montez Haynes could fill in as either a strong safety or

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outside linebacker.

Secondary Senior Jon Edmondson will join junior Justin Pinkerton and senior Charles Robinson to give the Lions a new secondary after the unit was hit hard by graduation and transfers last year.

Head Coach: Bob Spurgeon (First year) Assistants: Jon Kress, Kevin Bussey, Ethan Abbott and Colby Faulkner Last region title: None Last playoff game: 2007

Special teams

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Senior Luke Edge will step in to handle the Lions’ placekicking duties, as Spurgeon said the team will attempt more point-after-touchdowns this year. The team is still searching for a starting punter.

DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 19

Ellwood Christian

Aug. 26

@ Prattville Christian*

Players to watch

Sept. 2

@ Coosa Valley

OL /DL Terrence Peeples, OL/ DL Max Brewer, RB Charles Robinson

Sept. 9

Bessemer Academy*

Sept. 16

Evangel Christian

Key losses

Sept. 23

@ East Memorial Christian*

RB/DB Tyrone Pope, QB/DB Kevin Woody, WR/DB Peyton Sumrall

Sept. 30

Hooper Academy*

Oct. 7

Ward Military Academy

Lion to watch on Saturday

Oct. 14

@ Morgan Academy*

Austin Boothe, a 6-foot-1, 180-pound freshman linebacker at Faulkner University

Oct. 21

Tuscaloosa Academy*

Oct. 28

@ Lee-Scott Academy

* Region game

Kingwood Christian School roster No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

No.

Name

Pos.

Ht.

Wt.

Year

2

Justin Pinkerton

WR/DB

5-10

150

Jr.

33

Casey Barnes

WR/DB

6-1

135

Sr.

5

Montez Haynes

WR/DB

5-11

165

So.

36

Dustin Lykins

RB/DB

5-8

125

Fr.

11

Gage Sumrall

QB/DB

5-3

105

Fr.

40

Nathan Wills

WR/LB

5-10

150

Sr.

12

Aron Walters

RB/LB

5-11

170

Jr.

42

Tyler Mills

WR/LB

6-1

170

So.

15

Gavin Sumrall

QB/DB

5-10

140

So.

46

Luke Edge

WR/DB

6-1

165

Sr.

16

Jon Edmondson

RB/DB

6-0

170

Sr.

50

Garrett McBride

OL /DL

5-11

225

Sr.

21

Michael Bowen

RB/LB

5-10

155

Jr.

51

Seth Mills

OL /DL

6-2

195

Sr.

22

Charles Robinson

RB/LB

5-8

175

Sr.

52

Trent Sullivan

OL /DL

5-10

225

Sr.

23

Zac Thorson

WR/DB

5-7

155

Jr.

55

Jacob Bussey

OL /LB

6-2

240

Jr.

24

Drew Waltz

WR/DB

5-7

145

So.

60

Hayden White

OL /DL

5-6

195

Fr.

25

Dalton Sparks

RB/LB

5-9

185

Jr.

64

Tucker House

OL /DL

6-0

235

Sr.

30

Konner Pavey

WR/DB

5-4

105

So.

66

Terrence Peeples

OL /DL

5-10

300

Sr.

31

Seth Keys

RB/DB

5-10

165

Fr.

70

Max Brewer

OL /DL

5-10

240

Sr.

32

Drake Whyard

WR/LB

5-7

155

Sr.

81

Trenton Furlow

WR/LB

5-9

180

Jr.

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Hope Christian Eagles

By Wesley Hallman/Photographs by Jon Goering

Offense

Senior Eric Spence will take over playcalling duties for the Eagles this season and will lead an inexperienced offensive unit.

Senior fullback Ben Nafe and junior running back Timothy Bell will receive most of the carries this year. The Eagles are deep at receiver with seniors Josh Booker and Michael Sides leading the way.

Junior Jacob White and sophomores Caleb Booker and Dillon Thompson will also see plenty of playing time.

Seniors Josh Arnold, Kaleb Arnold and Russell Baldwin will lead the Eagles’ group of offensive linemen.

Juniors Josh Clevenger and Brett Armstrong will also help out at the line of scrimmage.

Ben Nafe and Andrew Whitson will lead the Eagles’ linebackers. The duo will be joined by juniors Brett Armstrong and Houston Daily. The defensive backfield, which doesn’t feature a senior, will include juniors Jacob White, Timothy Bell and Charles Streets, along with sophomores Dillon Thompson and Caleb Booker.

Defense

Players to watch

The Eagles will have plenty of twoway players, including seniors Josh Arnold, Kaleb Arnold and Russell Baldwin. Junior Josh Clevenger and Elliott Hooten will round out the group of defensive linemen. Seniors

FB/LB Ben Nafe, RB/DB Glyn Glover, QB/RB Eric Spence

No. Name 2 5 17 18 22 26 38 39 40 43 44 45 46 52 59 60 65 66 67 70 73 74 75 77 78 85 86 88

Pos.

Timothy Bell RB/DB Dillon Thompson WR/CB Josh Booker WR Reid Allen WR/DB Brett Armstrong OL /LB Ben Nafe FB/LB Charles Streets QB/CB Caleb Booker WR/DB Michael Sides WR Madison Culpepper WR Sam Pair OL /DL Elliott Hooten DL /LB Eric Spence QB/WR Houston Daily LB Jonathan Misso LB Ben Friedlander OL /DL Joseph Patton OL /DL Gordon Sorrels WR Andrew Whitson DL /LB Josh Clevenger OL /DL Kaleb Arnold OL /DL Micah Douglas OL /DL Josh Arnold OL Russell Baldwin OL /DL Jonathan Arnold OL /DL Jacob White WR/DB Weston Howe WR Cameron Barnett OL /DL

Ht.

Wt. Year

5-11 5-9 6-1 5-9 6-1 5-11 5-9 6-1 6-0 5-4 5-8 5-11 5-8 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-8 5-6 6-0 6-2 5-11 5-5 6-2 6-0 6-0 5-8 5-8 6-0

180 135 160 150 168 205 140 156 155 130 204 185 148 172 150 140 140 131 200 180 245 130 265 187 242 137 130 203

Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Sr. Jr. Sr. 8th Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. 8th So.

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Key losses QB/DB Zac Hughes, FB/LB Caleb Rettig, WR/DB Caleb Douglas

2010: 12-1 Head Coach: Mark Rettig (21-5, 3rd year) Assistants: John Gordon and Roy Whitson Last region title: None Last playoff game: 2007

2011 HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 19

@ Evangel Family Christian

Aug. 26

Heritage Christian

Sept. 2

Georgia/Alabama Christian

Sept. 9

@ Flint Hill Christian

Sept. 16

@ First Assembly Christian

Sept. 30

@ North River Christian

Oct. 7

@ Evangel Christian

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No. Name

Evangel Christian Lightning

By Wesley Hallman/Photographs by Jon Goering

the defensive line. Junior Brandon Montgomery will lead the group of Evangel Christian linebackers, which also includes sophomores Nate Scott, Grant Webster and Pete Sullivan. The defensive backfield will include seniors Hayden Brown and Brentley Wells, along with juniors Jason Marvin and Charlie Bell.

Players to watch Offense Senior quarterback Hayden Brown will lead an experienced group of offensive playmakers for the Lightning. Senior running back Josh Flanders will receive most of the carries in the backfield, along with junior Jaron Sylestine and sophomores Pete Sullivan and Clay O’Neal. Senior Brentley Wells will lead the Lightning receivers. He will be joined by sophomores Josh Letson, Grant Webster and Sam Stockman.

Junior Micah Hoge will lead on offensive line without any seniors.

Sophomores Aaron Clayton, J.D. Hyde and Clark Bee will also play key roles at the line of scrimmage.

QB/DB Hayden Brown, TE/DL Brentley Wells, RB/DE Josh Flanders

Key losses TE/DL Cameron Cohill, RB/LB Luke Miller, RB/LB Michael Entrekin

2 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 18 19 21 24 26 27 30 32 46 56 57 59 60 67 70 72 80 82 87 88 91 94 99

Pos.

Ht.

Wt. Year

Charlie Bell DB/K 5-11 130 Caleb Hog RB/DB 5-11 150 Colin Carr RB/DB 5-7 120 Mason Murphy QB/DB 5-7 135 Clay O’Neal RB/DB 5-6 130 Dru Bell DB/K 5-9 140 Brentley Wells TE/DB 5-10 155 Hayden Brown QB/DB 5-10 170 Colby White DB 5-9 132 Nate Scott QB/LB 5-7 165 Josh Letson TE/DE 5-11 150 David Baggett RB/DE 5-10 150 Grant Webster TE/LB 5-10 145 Pete Sullivan RB/LB 5-4 142 Cameron Kemp RB/DB 5-11 135 Jason Marvin RB/DB 5-10 135 Andrew Thompson RB/DB 5-8 120 Sam Stockman TE/LB 5-11 145 Josh Flanders RB/DE 6-2 205 Micah Hoge OL /DL 5-9 155 Tyler Byrd OL /DL 5-10 190 Matthew Ezell OL /DL 5-8 150 Brandon Montgomery OL /LB 5-9 175 Mason Jones OL /DL 6-0 190 Clark Bee OL /DL 6-2 205 Will McCall OL /DL 5-10 240 Luke Smoke RB/DB 5-6 120 Aaron Walker TE/DB 6-4 175 J.D. Hyde OL /DL 6-0 175 Allen Perkins TE/DB 5-8 163 David Shepard RB/DB 5-5 120 Andrew Collins TE/DB 5-6 120 Aaron Clayton OL /DL 5-9 171

Jr. So. So. Fr. So. So. Sr. Sr. So. So. So. Jr. So. So. So. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Jr. Fr. So. Fr. Fr. Sr. So. Fr. So. Fr. So.

ALABAMA CHRISTIAN SPORTS CONFERENCE 2010: 8-6 Head Coach: Del Clayton (First year) Assistants: Bill Snuggs, Danny Scott, Johnny Carr, James Brown, Carey Sullivan, Dewayne Moore, Daryn Flanders and Wayne Price Last region title: None Last playoff game: 2007

2011 EVANGEL CHRISTIAN SCHEDULE DATE

OPPONENT

Aug. 19

@ North River Christian

Aug. 26

@ Shiloh Hills Christian

Sept. 2

First Assembly Christian

Sept. 9

Wiregrass Christian

Sept. 16

Tuscaloosa Christian

Defense

Sept. 23

Evangel Family Christian

Junior Micah Hoge, along with sophomores Aaron Clayton, J.D. Hoge and Clark Bee, will all be twoway players and see playing time on

Sept. 30

@ Tabernacle Christian

Oct. 7

Hope Christian

Oct. 14

Georgia/Alabama Christian

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