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Region 1

Fruitdale Pirates (1-9)

Outlook: After a three year span of making the playoffs the Pirates have come up short the past two seasons. For that to happen they will need some improvement on offense. Last year they scored just 90 points.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	51-58 47%	10-22 31%	41-36 53%

2024 Coaching Change

Lane Brown takes over the reins at Fruitdale as the next head football coach. This will be his first head coaching job in football.

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J.F. Shields Panthers (0-10)

Outlook: One of the smallest schools in the state has struggled to win games for a long time.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	49-48 50%	7-13 35%	42-35 54%

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Leroy Bears (14-0)

Outlook: Top priority this fall will be to find a replacement for graduated starting quarterback Brayden Huebner and the 1,827 yards and 28 touchdowns he threw for last season. The Bears also will be without the service of running back Malik Howell who graduated.

One bright spot will be the defense as most of the starters on that side of the football will be back and ready to defend their 1A state championship in 2024. No less than six players who started the championship game last year will be back in their positions when fall practice begins in August. The offense will also return six starters.

Fans should expect to see Leroy still playing football in late November and possibly into December as the Bears will reload and make a run at their third straight state championship in 2024.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	49-60 45%	21-15 58%	28-45 38%

2024 Coaching Change

Chan Lowe took over as the interim head football coach at Leroy when Jason Massey was deployed in early October. He led the Bears to their second straight state championship in 1A with a perfect 11-0 record as the Bears completed the season 15-0 for their seventh state title.

Key Starters:

SS Ja'Kavien Collins collected 127 tackles (93 solo) including 5 sacks and will be back for his junior season.

MLB Sawyer Sullivan will also be returning after having 121 tackles (90 solo) including 3 sacks.

Other Returning Players:

OFFENSE: TE- JC Foster, RB- Ja'Kavien Collins, OL- Javory Pugh, OL- Dylan Jackson, OL- Tyson Kimbrough, OL- Davin Chestang
DEFENSE: DE- Tim Parnell, LB- Sawyer Sullivan, LB- Ja'Kavien Collins, LB- JC Foster, DB Jason Byrd, DB Josh Reed

Graduated Players
1	QB	Brayden Huebner	Sr.
1	OL	Rob Moseley	Sr.
2	ATH	Malik Howell	Sr.
2	ATH	Jaquan Scott	Sr.

Marengo Panthers (3-7)

Outlook: The Marengo Panthers fell off a little the past two seasons missing the playoffs each year after seven straight appearance between 2015-22.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	50-49 50%	11-11 50%	39-38 51%

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McIntosh Demons (2-7)

Outlook: The Demons have not qualified for the playoffs since 2012 when they finished 8-6. They also have had only one winning season since that time. Can the Demons get back to the post season after finishing fifth in each of the past four seasons?

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	48-51 48%	8-13 38%	40-38 51%

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Millry Wildcats (9-3)

Outlook: Could this be the year of the Millry Wildcats? Some fans think it may be. The Wildcats are in the middle of the best run in the school's history the past five seasons winning 47 games.

Millry returns several key players who have been starters for a year or more which could mean they will be ready to challenge Sweet Water and Leroy for that coveted region title in 2024.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	50-59 46%	17-17 50%	33-42 44%

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Other Returning Players:

QB Jackson Waite, DE/LB Wesley McIlwain, OL/DL Keleb Bradley, LB/WR Landon Doggette, CB/K Shooter Holyfield, CB/RB Jekel Grayson, OL/DL Holt Hendry, OL/DL John Hutto, OL/DL Braxton Jenkins, DB Johnson Holyfield, WR Jquan Stewart

Graduated Players
1	WR	Eli Adams	Sr.
2	DB	Jaylen Manuel	Sr.

Southern Choctaw Indians (4-7)

Outlook: If any coach can rebuild the football program at Southern Choctaw it is head coach Larry Boykin. He did win a few championships at the school back in the 1990s.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	53-51 51%	15-13 54%	38-38 50%

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Other Returning Players:

TE Gavin Sellers, LB/RB Darron Philon, DB/WR Jamauri Dailey, RB/QB Quentorious Bender, WR/S Triston Hill, DE/WR Jayden Foster, FB/DT Demarrius Johnson

Sweet Water Bulldogs (9-2)

Outlook: The Sweet Water Bulldogs are always a team to watch. Just when you begin to watch other programs here they come again with another of those patented playoff runs. It's been a couple of years since they won a state championship so it may be time to pay attention to the Bulldogs once again in 2024.

They have made the playoffs every year since 2000 so look for them to add to that streak again this year.

The Bulldogs seem on the verge of making another push for a trip to the Super Seven in 2024. They return a cast of experienced players and fans should look for another patented Sweet Water team this season. A lot of the players expected to start this fall gained valuable playing time last year.

Coach Thompson had this to say about the Bulldogs in 2024. ''We have thirteen seniors with lots of playing time. Really need some young guys to step up and provide some depth. Moved into a really tough region but we expect to play for championships.''

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	61-51 54%	28-8 78%	33-43 43%

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OFFENSE: QB- Timothy Kelley; QB- Nate Norris started 4 games; RB- Elliot Lucy; RB- Ethan Carr; OL- Remington Roe; OL- Evan Dunn; OL- Coby Edmonds; OL- Nathan Smith
DEFENSE: DL- Luke Thompson; DL- Jaquez Dixon, DL- Deion Blanks; LB- Gabe Beck; LB- Ethan Carr; LB- Elliot Lucy; DB- Delvontae Lucy; DB- Timothy Kelley; DB- Daquan Norwood; DB- Zyreonne Hamilton
NEWCOMERS: TE- Brayden Norris; DL- Darion Mason

Graduated Players
1	DL	Jayson Dixon	Sr.

Region 2

Brantley Bulldogs (8-5)

Outlook: The Bulldogs have qualified for the playoffs in each of the past 27 football seasons. Since 1982 they have only missed the post season three times. That is the sign of a winning football program.

Coach Jones stated ''We have several returning starters at skill positions, the OL is the key as we have several young guys that have to fill the shoes of the seniors that left.'' He thinks a couple of young players will make an impact for the Bulldogs this season in Tyler Carter and Michael Thompson.

Brantley will return nine starters to the offense and all eleven starters to a very good defense this season. Look for the Bulldogs to be in the thick of things this fall in 1A as they will put a veteran group of athletes on the field.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	63-48 57%	23-11 68%	40-37 52%

Key Starters:

WR Daylan Davis will be back for his senior season after catching 26 passes for 514 yards and 9 touchdowns last year.

Other Returning Players:

OFFENSE: Jayden Parks QB, Tre Pittman RB, Daylan Davis WR, Jatavis McMeans WR, Cooper Layton HB, TJ Hilliard OT, AJ Kilpatrick OG, Harper Kilcrease OT, Andre Wright TE
DEFENSE: Daylan Davis CB, Jatavis Mcmeans CB, Cooper Layton S, Tre Pittman S, Treshaun Brooks DL, Tj Hilliard DL, AJ Kilpatrick DL, Harper Kilcrease LB, Nathan Pruitt LB, Andre Wright LB, Axton Saunders LB

Graduated Players
1	OL	Romeo Presseley	Sr.

Elba Tigers (13-1)

Outlook: What do you think the Tigers will do on offense in 2024? A safe bet would be that they will ''run da ball''. Behind all-world running back Alvin Henderson why would you do anything else. As long as Henderson stays healthy the Tigers will be a threat to win it all in 1A this season. His numbers are staggering the past couple of years. He ran for 3,523 yards and a state record 61 TDs in 2023.

Their 27 game regular season winning streak could be in jeopardy early in the season with games against Luverne and Glenwood School to open the season. If they get past those two opponents the streak should be safe for another year.

The Tigers return five starters to the offense and five on defense in 2024. A group of newcomers will be looked to for added support early in the upcoming season. The Elba Tigers have reached the playoffs in 16 of the past 17 seasons and this year will be no different. They have won region championships the past three seasons and there is no reason to believe they will not win another one in 2024.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	61-50 55%	26-9 74%	35-41 46%

Key Starters:

RB Alvin Henderson will return after rushing for 3,523 yards and 61 TDs last season as a junior.

RB Cayden Adkins will also be back after rushing for 1,023 yards and 8 TDs in 2023. Adkins also had 120 tackles (81 solo) on defense.

LB Jacob Watkins collected 119 tackles (66 solo) on defense and will be returning.

Other Returning Players:

OFFENSE: Alvin Henderson - RB, Cayden Adkins - RB, Logan Horton - OL, Emmanuel Cooks - OL, Jacob Watkins - Blocking Back,
DEFENSE: Emmanuel Cooks - DL, Cayden Adkins - LB, Jacob Watkins - LB, Brady Johnson - DB, Jacob Ledbetter - DB
NEWCOMERS: Trai Davis - WR/DB Micheal Remley - OL/DL, Hakeem Scott - TE/DL, Cassidy Carpenter - RB/LB, Jerrod Anderson - DB, Elijah Myrick - OL

Graduated Players
1	OL	Jamal Siler	Sr.
2	OL	Kaleb Mitchell	Sr.
1	PK	Alex Wisecup	Sr.
1	DB	Cameron Gray	Sr.

Florala Wildcats (7-4)

Outlook: The Florala Wildcats have put together back-to-back 7-4 seasons and have reached the playoffs in five of the past six years. Prior to 2018 they had missed out on the post season ten consecutive years so this is a pretty good run for the Wildcats.

Can they take the next step and win a playoff game in 2024? It's something they have not accomplished since 2007.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	45-54 46%	4-16 20%	41-38 52%

2024 Coaching Change

Kyle Davis arrived in Florala in mid July from D.A.R. where he served as the head coach for one season. He has also been the head football coach at Geraldine, Escambia County and West End.

Key Starters:

QB Rayshon Coleman will be returning for his senior season after completing 52-of-104 passes for 995 yards and 12 TDs last season. He also ran for another 741 yards and scored 13 touchdowns on the ground.

RB Elijah McMeans will also return after rushing for 575 yards and 6 TDs last season as a junior. WR Elijah McMeans will be back for his senior season after catching 25 passes for 541 yards and 6 touchdowns.

LB Rayshon Coleman collected 104 tackles (48 solo) on defense and will be returning. Elijah McMeans collected 88 tackles (41 solo) on defense and will be returning.

Other Returning Players:

WR/CB Noah Bryan, FB/CB Greyson West, LB Bradley Norman, Landon Prescott, FB/TE Kaden Cantrell

Georgiana Panthers (10-2)

Outlook: Coach Bess has taken the Panthers from 0-10 to 10-2 in two short years. They had a very solid team last year with the offense scoring 425 points and the defense only allowing 108. They played every game tough only losing to Elba and eventual state champions Leroy in the second round of the playoffs. At one point the defense pitched five shutouts in a row in the middle of the season.

These Panthers are for real and will be a force to reckon with in 1A south. They return eight starters on offense and six on defense so look for Georgiana to be around in the later playoff weeks in 2024.

Coach Bess told us ''Went from 0-10 in 2021, 7-4 in 2022 first round playoff loss. 10-2 in 2023 second round playoff loss. Hope to add to the playoff appearances of the past two years & make a deeper run. Region champion aspirations. The Juniors & Seniors have been playing together since they were 8th & 9th graders.''

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	54-56 49%	16-16 50%	38-40 49%

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OFFENSE: OL: Laquenton Burnette, Jamal Stallworth, DJ Lawson, Marctavious Crittenden, Deandre Mobley; HB: Fred Curry; WR: Quan Scott, Jalen Crenshaw, Kaveon Miles(2 Time HM All-State)
DEFENSE: DB: Kamari Miles, Bernard McCaster, Ledarrius Allen, Quan Scott, Kaveon Miles(2 Time HM All-State); LB: Fred Curry(1st Team All-State); DL: Jaden Stallworth
NEWCOMERS:Bernard McCaster at QB; Kamari Miles at RB; Chris Boyd at LB/HB

Graduated Players
2	LB	Cam Miles	Sr.
2	ATH	Marques Payton	Sr.
HM	ATH	Jacquese Abner	Sr.

Kinston Bulldogs (2-8)

Outlook: After a promising 8-4 season in 2021 the Bulldogs have won just six games the past two years missing the playoffs each time. Can they get things turned around in 2024 and get back to the post season?

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	54-56 49%	8-22 27%	46-34 58%

Key Starters:

RB Colby Tew will return after rushing for 725 yards and 5 TDs last season as a junior.

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McKenzie Tigers (5-5)

Outlook: Top priority this fall will be to find a replacement for graduated starting quarterback Jaylen McMillian and the 1,562 yards and 20 touchdowns he threw for last season.

Johnny Davison, a thousand yard rusher from last season, will be back in the backfield for the Tigers in 2024. They have missed the playoffs the past two seasons and will be working to get back there when August rolls around.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	50-60 46%	7-23 23%	43-37 54%

Key Starters:

RB Johnny Davison will return after rushing for 1,002 yards and 11 TDs last season as a freshman. Also back will be WR Skylar Sanders will be returning for his senior season after catching 26 passes for 609 yards and 8 touchdowns.

WR Haigen Gann will be returning for his senior season after catching 50 passes for 782 yards and 8 touchdowns.

Other Returning Players:

WR Quay Jackson

Pleasant Home Eagles (1-9)

Outlook: The Eagles have not made the playoffs since 2017 and only once since 2012 so there is some work to be done to get the football program back to winning enough games to compete for a playoff spot in Region 2.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	53-57 48%	6-24 20%	47-33 59%

2024 Coaching Change

Kevin Bond most recently served as an assistant coach for the Kinston Bulldogs under head coach, Rudy Free. He also served as an assistant coach for the Elba Tigers under head coach Ed Rigby and was a member of the 2015 state championship team. He is a 2013 graduate of Troy University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. In 2017 he graduated UAB with a Master of Arts in English as a Second Language, and is a 2022 graduate of West Alabama in Educational Leadership.

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Red Level Tigers (2-8)

Outlook: It's been a while since the Tigers of Red Level were a factor come playoff time. Actually it's been since 2010 which was the last time they reached the post season. They have finished fifth four times just missing out on a spot since that time.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	49-60 45%	3-26 10%	46-34 58%

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Region 3

Choctaw County Tigers (5-4)

Outlook: Five wins at many schools may not look very good but at Choctaw County last year it was a step in the right direction for the football program under Coach Leon Walker. It was the most wins for any team in Butler since 2003. Can the Tigers improve upon that record and get back to the playoffs again in 2024? Time will tell.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	27-62 30%	10-20 33%	17-42 29%

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OFFENSE: Devin Ruffin, Ja'Darrian Mosley, Roderick Crawford, Kentavis Blanks, Jarrod Chaney, Tyderious Ruffin
DEFENSE: Devin Ruffin, Ja'Darrian Mosley, Roderick Crawford, Cedric Mosley, Jarrod Chaney, Tyderious Ruffin
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Francis Marion Rams (1-8)

Outlook: The Rams of Francis Marion just need to win some football games before thinking about making the playoffs anytime soon. The last time they reached the playoffs was in 2018.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	30-58 34%	9-20 31%	21-38 36%

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Holy Spirit Saints (2-8)

Outlook: Building back the football program after not fielding a team in 2020 has proven difficult for Coach Snyder. A little improvement each season should go a long way to establishing the program in the near future.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	27-71 28%	7-33 18%	20-38 34%

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SS/TE Alex Tant, RB/WR Jacorey Stevens

Linden Patriots (6-3)

Outlook: Linden only graduated two players from last year's squad so look for the Patriots to put a competitive team on the field once late August arrives in west Alabama. Returning players at quarterback, running back and receiver will give them plenty of experience on offense.

Region 3 is one of the weakest in 1A so what do the Patriots do to gain a few quality opponents to get that needed experience once the playoffs roll around in November? Coach Lockett goes out and schedules 4A Fultondale and a very good football program in Chipley, Florida to open the 2024 season.

Linden has qualified for the playoffs every season since 2007 and has only lost in the first round twice during that run. One of those two times was last season when they fell to Brantley in the opening round. Do not look for the same thing to happen this fall.

The Patriots will be loaded in 2024 with nine starters returning from last year's squad on offense and ten on defense.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	32-60 35%	16-17 48%	16-43 27%

Key Starters:

QB Donald Walker will be returning for his senior season after completing 26-of-47 passes for 581 yards and 4 TDs last season.

Other Returning Players:

NEWCOMERS: RB/DB- Keilyn Edwards, Isaiah Brown, Tyran Richardson, Brent Curtis, OL/DL- Tyshaun Jacobs, WR/DB- Kareem Rembert

Graduated Players
1	ATH	Roderick Brown	Sr.

Pickens Academy Pirates (2-8)

Outlook: Can the Pirates be competitive in the AHSAA after spending the last fifty-five years in the AISA? That question will be answered quickly as they open the season on August 23rd against Hale County before beginning region play a couple of weeks later against Linden.

The Pirates at Pickens Academy would like to prove they can compete in the AHSAA in their first year.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	30-67 31%	10-29 26%	20-38 34%

2024 Coaching Change

Kyle Fuller returns to his alma mater at Pickens Academy as the head football coach. Fuller spent the last three seasons as the offensive and special teams coordinator at Tuscaloosa Academy. Prior to 2021, he served at Faulkner University as an assistant coach.

He was also an assistant at Troy between 2004-2016 first as a graduate assistant until he received his degree. Coach Fuller is a 2004 graduate of Pickens Academy. He will be tasked with leading the football program as they transition from the AISA into the AHSAA in 2024.

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WR/CB Kristofer Witherspoon

R.C. Hatch Bobcats (1-9)

Outlook: The Bobcats took a small step backwards last year dropping to 1-9 after two straight years where they made the playoffs. Can second year head coach Eugene Foster get the Bobcats back in the playoffs in 2024 will be the big question at R.C. Hatch.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	27-70 28%	6-33 15%	21-37 36%

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University Charter School Trail Blazers (5-6)

Outlook: The Trail Blazers are only a two year old football program at the varsity level but they are already making waves in 1A. In only their second season they finished 5-6 and got into the playoffs. Not a bad start for the Trail Blazers.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	30-58 34%	13-18 42%	17-40 30%

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Region 4

Autauga Academy Generals (8-4)

Outlook: Can the Generals be competitive in the AHSAA after spending the last fifty-five years in the AISA? That question will be answered quickly as they open the season on August 30th against a very good Thorsby team before beginning region play the very next week.

The Generals will have an opportunity to prove they belong in the AHSAA this fall when the 2024 football season opens in late August. They will start by playing on the road at Thorsby before opening region play the next week by hosting Billingsley.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	44-53 45%	18-15 54%	26-38 41%

2024 Coaching Change

Jeff Foshee was a standout football player at Stanhope Elmore before graduating in 1990. He later played for Gene Stallings and the Alabama Crimson Tide as a walk-on. Foshee played fullback from 1991-94 before graduating in 1995.

Foshee returned to Stanhope Elmore in 1996 and became the head football coach in the fall of 2000 succeeding his father. Over the next fifteen seasons, his Mustangs went 105-72. All but four of his teams qualified for the state playoffs and two won region titles.

Jimmy Foshee was the head football coach at Stanhope Elmore for 25 years from 1975-99. His Mustangs went 209-83-1 over the course of his career as a head coach.

Coach Foshee spent two seasons at Curry in 2019-2020 and accepted a position as the defensive coordinator at Marbury for one season. In 2024 he took over the football program at Autauga Academy.

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Autaugaville Eagles (3-7)

Outlook: After going 6-5 in 2022 the Eagles fell off a little last year by finishing with a record of 3-7 and missing the playoffs. Can they get back to the post season in 2024?

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	40-56 42%	9-21 30%	31-35 47%

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Billingsley Bears (2-8)

Outlook: The Bears have missed the playoffs the past two seasons but Coach Jones likes this team's chances of getting back to the playoffs in 2024.

They return seven players on offense and five on defense when fall practice begins in August. Several newcomers to the football program will be counted on to contribute especially on defense.

Coach Lanny Jones told us about this year's team ''We are excited for the 2024 season. With us returning our Top 3 Offensive Production Players (QB - Landon Jones, WR - Kyle Boice, RB - Kaden Cotton) and 4 of our OL for their 3rd season, we expect to perform well on the Offensive side of the ball. We are a well experienced team on offense but will have a lot of new faces on the defensive side. We just want to play with a lot of effort and be physical.''

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	45-53 46%	13-19 41%	32-34 48%

Key Starters:

QB Landon Jones will be returning for his senior season after completing 117-of-187 passes for 1,805 yards and 21 TDs last season. Jones added 677 yards on the ground and scored 9 touchdowns.

RB Kaden Cotton will also return after rushing for 774 yards and 4 TDs as a sophomore in 2023.

Other Returning Players:

OFFENSE: QB- Landon Jones, WR- Kyle Boice, RB- Kaden Cotton, OT- Danny Boice, OG- Gabe Cardenas, OG- Lane Plott, C- Jake Rawlinson
DEFENSE: CB- Kyle Boice, LB- Landon Jones, DE- Danny Boice, DE- Gabe Cardenas, DT- Jonathan Teems
NEWCOMERS: OT/MLB- Talon McClendon, LB- Wyatt Longcrier, WR- Jaylen Cutler, CB- Calvin Thomas

Ellwood Christian Eagles (0-0)

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	42-62 40%	8-20 29%	34-42 45%

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Keith Bears (6-5)

Outlook: Coach Lumpkin has built a very nice football program at Keith over the past six seasons. The Bears are very competitive and would like to take that next step and be a factor in 1A South this season.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	31-55 36%	3-18 14%	28-37 43%

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Graduated Players
HM	LB	Jarius Sanders	Sr.

Maplesville Red Devils (8-5)

Outlook: Over the past twenty years Maplesville has been a dominate football program in 1A. They have qualified for the playoffs in each of the past 20 seasons winning three state championships during that time. They have only missed the post season once since 1984. The Red Devils will once again be a team in the chase for a Super 7 Championship in 2024.

Top priority this fall will be to find a replacement for graduated starting quarterback Bradlee Padgett and the 1,531 yards and 14 touchdowns he threw for last season. Coach Abbott is counting on junior Pearce Yeargan to fill that spot this season.

The Red Devils return five starters from last year on offense and eight to the defense. There will also be several newcomers to the program who will contribute early in the season.

Coach Abbott said about this year's team ''On offense we return Junior 2nd team All-State Receiver Aidan Abbott who caught 38 balls for 617 yards and 13 TDs. Also at RB 9th grader Nehemiah McCary is back who rushed for 1,037 yards on 141 carries and 16 touchdowns last year as an 8th grader. We have 8 guys returning on Defense and most of those 8 have been starting since the 9th Grade and are Juniors now. We only have 4 seniors on this year team. We're looking for a great things from this team this year after making it to the quarterfinals last year with a very young team skill wise.''

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	48-49 50%	22-12 65%	26-37 41%

Key Starters:

RB Jay Lagrone will return after rushing for 481 yards and 7 TDs last season as a junior.

SS Cade Smith will also be returning after having 70 tackles (64 solo) including 3 sacks.

Other Returning Players:

NEWCOMERS:Junior Quarterback Pearce Yeargan, Sophomore Slot Receiver Roman Hall, Sophomore OL/DL Braden Actheson, Sophomore MLB Michael Gee

Graduated Players
1	DB	Johnathan Wilson	Sr.

Notasulga Blue Devils (5-5)

Outlook: Coach Anthony Jones watched his Blue Devils improve from 1-8 to 5-5 last season. They reached the playoffs and would like nothing better than to build on that success in 2024.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	43-53 45%	14-16 47%	29-37 44%

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Verbena Red Devils (2-8)

Outlook: After a great 2022 season where the Red Devils finished 8-3 they fell back a little last year with a 2-8 record. Coach Brothers will have higher expectations for this year's team.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	37-59 38%	5-25 17%	32-34 48%

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Region 5

Berry Fayette Wildcats (4-6)

Outlook: It has been three years since the Wildcats of Berry have reached the playoffs. They did improve by a couple more wins last year but will need a couple more victories to grab one of the four playoff spots in Region 5 this season.

The Wildcats return five starters from last season on offense and five to the defense this fall.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	53-57 48%	13-18 42%	40-39 51%

2024 Coaching Change

Danny Raines returns to Berry after serving as the head coach for fourteen seasons between 2003-2016. His teams at Berry finished a combined 102-59 and 9-12 in the playoffs. Most recently he was the head football coach at Morgan Academy where his teams went 21-23 in four seasons.

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OFFENSE: Ace Norris -QB, Lake Norris -Tailback, Max Westbrook -WR, Mason Parr -Center, Luke Ward -LT
DEFENSE: Noah Morrison -DE, Luke Ward -LB, Lake Norris -LB, Max Westbrook -DB, Ace Norris -DB

Brilliant Tigers (3-7)

Outlook: It was just four seasons ago that the Tigers from Brilliant finished 7-6 winning a couple of playoff games. Since then they have won just five games the past three seasons. They will also be on their fourth head football coach since then. Can Coach Bryant get the ship righted and get them back to the playoffs in 2024?

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	51-58 47%	10-20 33%	41-38 52%

2024 Coaching Change

Hayden Bryant was a star football and baseball player at Brilliant and now will be the next head football coach for the Tigers in 2024. He was all-county between 2015-2018. Bryant is a graduate of North Alabama where he was a student assistant coach in 2022 and completed his master's degree in 2023.

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Hubbertville Lions (4-6)

Outlook: The Lions missed the playoffs the past two seasons following a run of twelve consecutive playoff seasons. Can Coach Hynds get Hubbertville back into the playoffs in 2024? There are a lot of very good teams in Region 5 with some excellent offenses so the task will not be an easy one.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	58-55 51%	18-16 53%	40-39 51%

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Lynn Bears (10-2)

Outlook: Top priority this fall will be to find a replacement for graduated starting quarterback Cale Tittle and the 2,177 yards and 26 touchdowns he threw for last season. He also ran for another 1,257 yards and 27 TDs.

The Lynn Bears have put together back-to-back ten win seasons for the first time in school history under Coach Mark Hastings. He has done a great job of build the football program at Lynn and now can work toward maintaining the program in the future.

Coach Hasting told us. ''We have most of our OL back along with a couple of playmakers. QB/RB/Rec all gone, if we can distribute the ball we have a chance to score points. Defense I think we can be strong in the front, secondary has a lot of inexperience.''

He believes the Bears will be better on defense and will use more formations to spread the ball around on offense. He thinks they will be pretty good up front and will continue to be on the right track.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	55-56 50%	21-13 62%	34-43 44%

Key Starters:

TE Braylen Roberts will be returning for his senior season after catching 30 passes for 605 yards and 7 touchdowns.

Other Returning Players:

WR/DB Dylan Dunagon, WR Austin Dodd, WR/FS Will Davis, DE/G Julian Scott, WR/FS Jason Byrd, TE/LB Chip Crowe

Graduated Players
2	WR	Logan Madison	Sr.
1	OL	Ryan Talley	Sr.
1	ATH	Cale Tittle	Sr.

Marion County Red Raiders (5-6)

Outlook: The Red Raiders reached the playoffs the past three seasons. It's something that Marion County had not accomplished since 2012. Can they continue that streak in 2024? There will be a lot of competition for those four playoff spots in Region 5 this year.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	48-50 49%	9-11 45%	39-39 50%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

Pickens County Tornados (10-4)

Outlook: Five straight seasons with at least ten victories is something the fans can be proud of at Pickens County. They have been competitive for a long time in 1A and 2024 will be no different. They always play a tough regular season schedule which prepares them for those long playoff runs they seem to put together every year. The last time they lost in the first round was 2014.

Look for another great season for the Tornados.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	59-52 53%	25-11 69%	34-41 45%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

Tackle Nate Finch

Graduated Players
1	WR	Santonio Jones Jr	Sr.
2	DL	Rozowicz Cunningham Jr.	Sr.
HM	DL	Devin Cohen	Sr.
1	LB	Korbit Sommerville	Sr.

South Lamar Stallions (8-4)

Outlook: The football program at South Lamar has seen improvement the past few seasons. Each of the past four years they won more games than the previous season finishing last year with an 8-4 record. Can they do it again in 2024 and win a few more than the eight games from last season?

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	58-53 52%	22-12 65%	36-41 47%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

Graduated Players
2	OL	Jackson Shelton	Sr.

Sumiton Christian Eagles (0-10)

Outlook: In today's world of high school football teams need to score a lot of points to win games in most cases. The Eagles could not do that last year and scored a total of 67 points in an 0-10 season.

Region 5 is stocked with playoff quality teams so the Eagles will need to find more offense to compete with the other teams.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	50-49 50%	6-14 30%	44-35 56%

2024 Coaching Change

Jarius Williams lands his first head coaching job at Sumiton Christian this fall.

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

Region 6

Donoho Falcons (0-9)

Outlook: Donoho struggled last year finishing the year with an 0-9 record. A coaching change with a veteran coach in William Smith could be just what the program needs to quickly rebuild it.

The Falcons will be young with a lot of new players filling posts on the roster this season. They do return several skilled position players with experience last year. Six players return to the offense but only two on defense.

Coach Smith told us ''Our goal is to make the post-season and become the best team we can possibly be.'' That is actually a great goal for a young football team in 2024.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	44-53 45%	17-25 40%	27-28 49%

2024 Coaching Change

William F. Smith arrives at Donoho having spent fifteen seasons as a head football coach at six different schools. Most recently he led Talladega for two seasons but his teams did not produce a victory going 0-20. His overall record stands at 77-85 during his long career.

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

OFFENSE: QB Kai Cleckler (Sr, 6'2), TE/OLB Hayes Farrell (Sr, 6'5), WR/Db James Benkwith (Sr, 6'3), WR/RB Marcus Lawler (Jr, 5'9), OT/DT Brayden Johnson (Sr, 6'4), OT/DE Cash Worley (Sr, 6'3)
DEFENSE: DE Sam Montgomery (5'11, JR), LB Ethan Bailey (Jr, 5'10)
NEWCOMERS: WR/DB Jordan Cameron (Sr, 6'3), DT Donovan Barr (Soph, 6'4)

Fayetteville Wolves (3-7)

Outlook: The Fayetteville Wolves will be looking forward to the 2024 football season. Especially Coach Limbaugh since they will dropping back down to 1A after spending the past ten seasons in 2A. They will be joined in Region 6 by Woodland who also dropped from 2A.

The Wolves open the season against 3A Childersburg then Billingsley before opening region play against Wadley. They would like nothing better than to get back to the playoffs, something they have not done since the 2019 football season. Only two teams currently in Region 6 made the playoffs in 2023 (Wadley and Winterboro).

Coach Limbaugh told AHSFHS.org ''Returning Junior running back Cameron Hammonds looks to build upon a stellar sophomore season in which he rushed for over 1200 yards and contributed more than 20 all-purpose touchdowns. Other names to look out for on offense are Brenton Cantrell at QB and Carter Goins at WR. On the defensive side, Senior DB Cole Hardy leads the way with Juniors Aiden Blair and Ross Thomas stepping into starting spots at middle backer.''

''With the drop from a very difficult 2A region and into 1A, it's playoffs or bust for the Wolves in 2024. Coach John Limbaugh is the only football coach in Fayetteville history to boast more than one playoff appearance. Can the Wolves give him a third? With key starters returning at QB and RB and a mix of hungry new faces on both sides of the ball, expect Fayetteville to make a strong push to be playing into November.''

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	39-56 41%	15-26 37%	24-30 44%

Key Starters:

RB Cameron Hammonds will be back after rushing for 1,282 yards and 16 TDs last season.

Other Returning Players:

WR Carter Goins, RB Cameron Hammonds, QB Brenton Cantrell and RB/LB Aiden Blair, OL/DL Landon Thomas

Victory Christian Lions (4-6)

Outlook: The Lions of Victory Christian have finished fifth in their region the past four seasons and thus missed the playoffs each year by one game. Can they get over that hump in 2024 will be the big question for new head coach Matt Griffith. He is a veteran coach who has proven he can win.

Only two opponents on the Lion's 2024 schedule qualified for the playoffs last season.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	28-55 34%	5-24 17%	23-31 43%

2024 Coaching Change

Matt Griffith arrives at Victory Christian with more than 20 years of coaching experience under his belt. His overall record stands at 107-95 at Pell City and Sylacauga.

Key Starters:

RB Shepard Sargent will return after rushing for 1,456 yards and 15 TDs last season as a junior.

Other Returning Players:

WR/CB Issac Baker, FB/DE Cayden Brunson, WR/LB Jayden Hicks, TE/FS Alex Hoggard

Wadley Bulldogs (11-2)

Outlook: A word of caution. Watch out for the Wadley Bulldogs in 2024. They return star running back Jaquez Wilkes in the backfield which will put them in contention for another deep playoff run this year.

The Bulldogs have reached the playoffs in each of the past eleven seasons and will looking to extend that streak when the season opens in August.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	54-45 54%	38-10 79%	16-35 31%

Key Starters:

RB Jaquez Wilkes will return after rushing for 1,792 yards and 22 TDs last season as a sophomore. Wadley also had 104 tackles on defense.

RB Cortavion Lynch will also return after rushing for 1,108 yards and 21 TDs as a sophomore in 2023.

Other Returning Players:

MLB/FB Ty Taylor, WR/CB Frisco Robertson, CB/WR Damarious Spraddling, RB/OLB Trae Heath, TE/DE Logan Murr, G/NG JaBari Burns

Winterboro Bulldogs (6-6)

Outlook: With the closing of Talladega County Central Winterboro will be the big winner here. As many as fifteen players form there will suit up for the Bulldogs this fall. Quarterback Jhovi Cole, wide receivers and defensive backs Khemani Robinson, and Thomas Gooden and offensive guard Jamarcus Hall will all be on the Winterboro roster when the season opens.

Only two opponents on the Bulldog's 2024 schedule qualified for the playoffs last season. One of those two was Vincent and the other was region favorite Wadley. Last year the Bulldogs finished 6-6 losing in the second round in a close game to Pickens County. They will be looking to build upon that good season and win a few more games in 2024.

Coach Mansfield had this to say about this year's team at Winterboro, ''We have fifteen additions from Talladega County Central coming into the fall. We lost three Seniors, returning 30 players from 2023.''

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	38-55 41%	17-24 42%	21-31 40%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

OFFENSE: Carter Castleberry, Kadan Ponder, Payton Hutton, Kamari Burse, Kylen Campbell, Kh'Tyler Keith, Kenny Simmons, Jamari Nicks, Bryan Waites
DEFENSE: Carter Castleberry, Kavarris Duncan, Kh'Tyler Keith, Kadan Ponder, Kaden Jones, Kylen Campbell, Kenny Simmons, Jamari Nicks
NEWCOMERS:Jhovi Cole, Javari McKenzie, Jamal Phillips, Jamarcus Hall, Chris Smith, Khemani Robinson, Lionel Vincent, Tyler Pointer, Derrick Twymon

Woodland Bobcats (3-7)

Outlook: A couple of down years at Woodland led to a coaching change and hopes of turning around the losing for the Bobcats in 2024.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	49-58 46%	25-28 47%	24-30 44%

2024 Coaching Change

Kevin Smith returns home to his alma mater at Woodland in 2024 as the head football coach. Smith has 29 years of coaching experience and has been at Lanett, Handley and Benjamin Russell. He graduated from Woodland High School and played football at Jacksonville State.

Key Starters:

QB Brayden Yates will be returning for his senior season after completing 35-of-79 passes for 614 yards and 5 TDs last season.

RB David Noles will also be back after rushing for 755 yards and 4 TDs last season.

Other Returning Players:

WR/S Garrett Hendrix, RB Brayden Yates, WR Bradley Brasher, LB/TE Tobin Pinkard

Region 7

Addison Bulldogs (8-3)

Outlook: It seems the Bulldogs are always a good football team. they have reached the payoffs in thirteen of the past fourteen football season. They have host a first round playoff games in a dozen of those seasons.

It will be a long road season at Addison since they play six games on the road. Their third home game is not until October 18th. As always the expectations will be high in Addison. The success of this season will be dependent upon how well the offensive line plays according to Coach Smothers.

You can almost count on the Addison Bulldogs being around still playing football in mid November each season. The players have a goal of making a deep playoff run in 2024. If they can stay healthy the Bulldogs will be successful this season.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	47-56 46%	17-14 55%	30-42 42%

Key Starters:

RB Jed Wilkins will return after rushing for 862 yards and 15 TDs last season as a junior.

Other Returning Players:

QB Kaden Dyson, MLB/TE Jordan Hubbert, RB Trennon Burns

Cherokee Indians (5-5)

Outlook: The Cherokee Indians took a giant step in the right direction last season finishing 5-5 and just missing out on the playoffs. A last game loss to Hackleburg is all that kept them out of the post season. The last time they reached the playoffs was back in 2018.

The previous four seasons they had won a total of two football games so that was a great improvement last year. Can they build on that recent success and get back to the playoffs in 2024?

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	40-53 43%	7-13 35%	33-40 45%

Key Starters:

QB Jon Schleifer will be returning for his senior season after completing 38-of-80 passes for 681 yards and 11 TDs last season. He added another 481 yards on the ground in 2023.

RB Nathan Trent will also return after rushing for 507 yards and 8 TDs last season as a junior.

Other Returning Players:

WR Mykel Goodloe, WR/FS Zontarius Hicks, G/DE Nikolas Curry

Hackleburg Panthers (11-2)

Outlook: Hackleburg will have an experienced team in 2024 with 10 players who started games last year returning on offense. They will also return eight starters to the defense.

The Panthers enjoyed last year with an 11-2 record which was their best finish since the 2009 football season. Can they build on that success in 2024? They return starting quarterback Blaise Vickery and a very good running back in Davin Dulaney so the prospects are good for another great season in Hackleburg.

Coach Hudson told us about this year's team. ''We got several starters returning, juniors and seniors across the board, excited about the season.''

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	45-58 44%	18-15 54%	27-43 39%

Key Starters:

QB Blaise Vickery will be returning for his senior season after completing 100-of-145 passes for 1,336 yards and 20 TDs last season. He also ran for another 586 yards and scored 11 touchdowns.

RB Davin Dulaney will also return after rushing for 976 yards and 10 TDs last season as a junior. WR Jaquan Reeder will be back for his senior season after catching 28 passes for 519 yards and 5 touchdowns.

LB Noah Tubb collected 113 tackles will be back for his junior season.

Other Returning Players:

OFFENSE: QB- Blaise Vickery, TB- Davin Dulaney, WR- Quan Reeder, WR- Cam Ingram, WR- Daugtry Gober, T- Blaine Mcduffa, T- Jacob Wiginton, C- Dominyck Patterson, G- Garrett Pennington, G- Daniel Stidham, HBack- Sawyer Jonhson
DEFENSE: LB- Noah Tubb, LB- Sawyer Johnson, OLB- Ross Hudson, OLB- Edge Weeks, DT- Garrett Pennington, DT- Daniel Stidham, CB- Cam Ingram, FS- Quan Reeder
NEWCOMERS: WR- Maddox Vickery, PK- JH Stidham

Meek Tigers (6-5)

Outlook: The Meek Tigers dropped off a bit last year but hope 2024 will give them an opportunity to continue their three year run at the playoffs. Region 7 does offer opportunities for a playoff spot if the Tigers play well this year.

The Tigers return seven starters to each side of the football this season. There will be some experienced players but they are still young and learning to play and win. Coach Evans thinks the front seven on defense will be a strength of the team this fall. He also believes they will be strong against the run on defense.

Coach Evans had this to say about his Tigers in 2024. ''The team is young and excited to start the season. They are looking to get back to the playoffs for the fourth consecutive season. ''

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	47-57 45%	15-17 47%	32-40 44%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

NEWCOMERS: Hunter Wyatt- Running back/Outside Linebacker; Cameron Grace- Defensive/Offensive Line

Phillips Bear Creek Bears (2-7)

Outlook: The Bears of Phillips dropped off a little last year and will be looking to get back to the playoffs in 2024. The offense will need to score more points to keep them in the games.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	45-60 43%	9-22 29%	36-38 49%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

Shoals Christian Flame (5-6)

Outlook: Coach Vick did a great job last year of getting the Flames competitive in Region 7. After starting the season 4-0 they finished 5-6 but did grab one of the four playoffs spots. They could find themselves back in the mix for another playoff slot in 2024.

The five wins last year were the most for the program since 2012 so they are improving.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	36-46 44%	3-7 30%	33-39 46%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

Vina Red Devils (1-8)

Outlook: The Red Devils have gone 34 consecutive seasons without finishing a single year winning more games than they lost. Vina has only won six games in the past seven seasons so it is highly likely that streak will continue in 2024.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	38-56 40%	1-19 5%	37-37 50%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

Waterloo Cougars (0-9)

Outlook: The Cougars struggled last season finishing 0-9. Can first year head coach Brad Palmer get the team back to a place where they compete for a playoff spot in Region 7?

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	42-52 45%	4-16 20%	38-36 51%

2024 Coaching Change

Brad Palmer returns to Waterloo after serving as the head football coach between 2014-2019. His record stands at 27-36 with three playoff appearances.

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

Region 8

Appalachian Eagles (4-6)

Outlook: The Eagles of Appalachian will return the running back duo of Sean Curtis and Braden Gilliland to the backfield in 2024 after they ran for over 1,700 years last season. The offense will have nine starters from last season returning and the defense will welcome back nine players who saw significant time in 2023.

This will be a veteran squad with a lot of experience this fall when the season opens against Holly Pond. The Eagles missed out on the playoffs last year but have high hopes of making a return trip in 2024. They could find themselves with a great shot at one of the four playoff spots available in Region 8.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	48-58 45%	17-26 40%	31-32 49%

Key Starters:

RB Sean Curtis will return after rushing for 679 yards and 13 TDs last season as a junior.

RB Braden Gilliland will also return after rushing for 1,054 yards and 11 TDs as a sophomore in 2023.

Other Returning Players:

OFFENSE: RB- Sean Curtis, RB- Braden Gilliland, OL- Andrew Cooper, Reid Murphree, Riley Murphree, Justin Padilla, WR- Caydon Whittington, Wyatt Cleckler, RB- Ian Putman, Juan Calderon
DEFENSE: Andrew Cooper, Nick Johnson, Jaysen Tolbert, Braden Gilliland, DB- Aden Brown, FS- Caydon Whittington, Sean Curtis, Sam Stidham, JT Hyde
NEWCOMERS: Eli Beard

Gaylesville Trojans (1-9)

Outlook: The Trojans have qualified for the playoffs just once in the past ten years. They actually have not won a playoff game since 1975.

Gaylesville will return five starters on offense and six to the defense. Coach Knapp says this will be his most experienced team at Gaylesville with a big senior class.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	37-55 40%	2-17 10%	35-38 48%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

STARTERS: DE/RB- Karrson Ray, RB/LB- Alex Beatty, OL/DE- Caden Angle, QB- Hunter Allmond, OL/DL- Tanner Hughes, TE/DB- Collin Hendon

Ider Hornets (2-7)

Outlook: It's been a while since the Ider Hornets won a playoff game. Actually they have not won one since the great season back in 2009. But first things first. They need to improve enough to get back to the post season first.

The drop to 1A in classification may help that cause.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	47-59 44%	14-28 33%	33-31 52%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

Ragland Purple Devils (6-5)

Outlook: Returning players at the skilled positions will help Coach Tidwell and the Purple Devils of Ragland extend their streak of four consecutive playoff seasons. Ragland will compete in Region 8 this year which will be a first for the program.

The region will be competitive but look for the Devils to be in the mix for a region title with the likes of Valley Head and Spring Garden. Woodville could also be in that mix too.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	48-55 47%	19-22 46%	29-33 47%

Key Starters:

QB Antwan Byers will be returning for his senior season after completing 93-of-143 passes for 1,293 yards and 14 TDs last season.

RB Aron Lee will also return after rushing for 1,141 yards and 10 TDs last season as a sophomore. Lee also collected 70 tackles on defense in 2023.

MLB Luke Brewer also collected 146 tackles on defense in 2023.

Other Returning Players:

WR/QB Drake Kay, WR/CB Brayden Byers, DB/WR Tre Bothwell, WR/DB Jagger Cox, T/DT Tacorion Soles, DT/T Brandon McCulley

Spring Garden Panthers (8-3)

Outlook: The Spring Garden Panthers are always in the mix for a region championship and a deep playoff run it seems every year. Last year saw them fall off just a little bit and finish with an 8-3 record which is still a very good season. They lost in the first round for the first time since 2014.

After winning five region titles in a row they finished second behind Wadley who will have another strong team in 2024. Last year the offense was great at times but in other games they had trouble putting up points. In four of their games they scored less than 8 points.

Quarterback Noah Barber will step into the leadership role for the offense when the season opens. He will be supported by TE John Welsh, RB/DB Connor Bates, DL Zane Edwards, OL/DL Hayes Garmon, WR/CB Johnny Baker and RB/CB Lucas McGatha. The offense returns eight starters from last season while the defense welcomes back ten starters. Twelve seniors will be on hand when the season opens in August.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	43-61 41%	16-26 38%	27-35 44%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

Graduated Players
2	DB	Chapel Pope	Sr.

Valley Head Tigers (8-4)

Outlook: The Tigers have reached the playoffs in each of the past six seasons. That's the longest streak in school history and they would like nothing better than to get back there in 2024.

The Tigers will return four players to the offense and four on defense in 2024. They will be counting on a group of newcomers to step up and fill vacancies on both side of the football this fall.

Coach Hammon said ''A lot of new faces this season. Our goal is to get back in the playoffs''

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	47-57 45%	20-23 46%	27-34 44%

Key Starters:

RB Tytan Blevins will return after rushing for 1,801 yards and 19 TDs last season as a freshman. RB Nate Bain will be back after rushing for 1,157 yards and 15 TDs last season as a junior.

RB Ben Johnson will also be back after rushing for 371 yards and 6 TDs as a sophomore in 2023. Johnson also collected 120 tackles on defense in 2023.

Other Returning Players:

ALL COUNTY PLAYERS: Ben Johnson, sophomore; and Kylan Tubberville, junior; : Tytan Blevins, freshman; Nate Bain, juniorOthers: QB/CB Cayden Collins, RB Cayson McElrath, DT Kylan Tubberville, RB Tytan Blevins, RB Ben Johnson
NEWCOMERS: Seth Hall OL, Ethan Bailey LB

Graduated Players
2	OL	Ethan Webb	Sr.

Woodville Panthers (6-4)

Outlook: The Woodville Panthers set a school record last season by posting a 6-4 record. It was the most wins in their short history and their first winning season. The Panthers just missed out on a playoff spot by losing a three way tiebreaker in Region 7.

Sophomore quarterback Kaden Franklin will likely lead the offense when the season opens. The Panthers have a good group out for fall practice and Coach Poole anticipates building on last year's successful season.

	All Games	Non-Region	Region
Schedule	41-63 39%	12-29 29%	29-34 46%

Key Starters:

Other Returning Players:

QB- Kaden Franklin; RB Jayse Hucks; RB JD Williams; WR Rychard Rosas; DB Knox McMonigle

Graduated Players
HM	QB	Sam Peek	Sr.