Summary:
This was the first state
championship for the Panthers in a most amazing season.
Derrick Buchanan rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns for Clay County. Gordo had only
30 yards rushing and 69 yards of total offense for the night. Cody Glenn of Clay County intercepted a pass, recovered a fumble, rushed for one touchdown and passed for another in the Panthers' 24-0 2A championship win over Gordo.
Clay County gave up
a total of 22 points during their 14 game winning streak while posting ten shutouts. At one point during the season seven consecutive opponents were held scoreless
by the Panther defense.
Great Moments in Alabama High School Football History
The Alabama High School Athletic Association was first organized in 1921.