Trey Moon has come a long way from being the shy guy at Cullman High tasked with replacing Andrew Winfrey.

When Winfrey suffered severe injuries from a car accident not long after both of their sophomore seasons, Moon was understandably intimidated at the thought of filling the rather large shoes left behind by his close friend and teammate. Yet, slowly but surely, the safety began to find his voice, as well as his place in the Bearcat defense, tackling a sharp learning curve to garner All-State honorable mention status at the conclusion of his junior campaign.

But as great as his 2012 turned out to be, it was only a glimpse of what the “Moon Man” had to offer. In 2013, the fun-loving footballer continued his meteoric rise, clearly taking over as a leader in the locker room and letting his smashmouth style of play do all the talking on Friday nights.

Now, nearly a month since the end of the season, the football world is talking back — and it’s telling Moon he isn’t just an honorable mention anymore. This year, the Alabama Sports Writers Association deemed him deserving of a first-team spot at defensive back in Class 5A.

The last Black and Gold player to make an All-State first team, you ask? Why, that would be Winfrey. Of course.

 “I thought he knew what our expectations were. We needed a guy to really step up and be a leader,” longtime coach Mark Britton said of Moon, the headliner in a group of four other Cullman kids who made the top squad as honorable mentions. “It’s very difficult, especially with the circumstances we had, but I thought he did an outstanding job. He came in there and never missed a step.”

It doesn’t take much time around Moon to notice his brain isn’t wired like the average athlete’s.

The brainiac’s excellence in the classroom shines through in the way he goes about his business on the gridiron, meticulously analyzing opponents’ defenses in the blink of an eye. From there, Moon managed to make split-second decisions for every level of the defense in a tried-and-true system that works best when every single piece of the puzzle is in its rightful place.

And in almost all instances this fall, Moon made the right move, resulting in a sensational stat-line that most certainly helped the Bearcats enjoy a memorable season unlike any other.

By the time the dust settled in the second round of the playoffs, Moon had his hand in an astronomic 153 total tackles (99 solo, 54 assisted and four for loss) and hauled in three interceptions. To top it off, the heavy-hitter forced three fumbles and recovered two.

“You hear coaches talk about how a player makes kids around him better. That’s the perfect thing you can say about Trey,” Britton said. “He can help get so many people lined up. He can get things operating smoothly. Then, in a 25-second span, you have the ability to maybe change a call.

“He see and studies the games just like he does in the classroom, and he’s outstanding in both. When you talk to him, he’s such a great kid and so intelligent that I don’t think all of his teachers would really expect him to be as good of a football player as he is.”

As most elite athletes tend to do, Moon was at his best when his team needed it most.

Following three uncharacteristically sloppy quarters of football in the season opener at Walker, Moon turned the tide back in the Black and Gold’s favor by picking off a pass on the very first play of the final frame. With the momentum firmly in hand, Cullman proceeded to erase a 10-0 deficit by scoring twice in the last 12 minutes, the clincher a 6-yard scamper by Tyler Glenn with only 18 seconds remaining.

Both of Moon’s other interceptions came at crucial times — and from inside his own 10-yard line — in the first half of the Bearcats’ thrilling 14-6 victory versus Hartselle. He also put his own special mark on the program’s first win over its heated rival since 2007 by being the first man to the scene on a vital fourth-down stop late in the third quarter.

“You almost expected him to make those plays,” Britton said of Moon’s clutch contributions. “You don’t ever want to take him for granted, but I think he had high expectations of himself. He continually got better throughout the year, and now there are some folks showing college interest. You never know.

“He just really did a super job for us at safety the last couple years. We’re going to really miss him at graduation.”

With all the Black and Gold lost last spring, Britton could hear the rumblings throughout the community that the football team was in for a down year. Yet, as Cullman’s new all-time winningest coach has done throughout his lengthy tenure, Britton and his seasoned staff just plugged in new players, stayed true to their successful system and watched on as their “blue-collar team” put together a campaign for the ages.

Seniors Mason Jones (wide receiver), Glenn (athlete) and Chaz Brouillette (offensive line), as well as sophomore Justin Patterson (defensive end), were all key cogs in the first-ever Bearcat season to include triumphs over long-standing rivals Walker, Hartselle, Russellville and Athens. Consequentially, the quartet were all handpicked as All-State honorable mentions at their respective positions.

Jones was easily the Black and Gold’s biggest and most reliable playmaker on offense. Despite being sidelined for the playoffs after suffering a nasty concussion in the second half of Cullman’s regular season finale, the always-smiling senior still posted some sky-high stats, snagging 65 passes for 770 yards and a trio of touchdowns.

If it was a close contest — which is when this latest Bearcat bunch thrived — Jones was to be counted on.

The big-play threat turned 10 catches into 160 yards and a touchdown against Hartselle and roped in consecutive receptions of 18, 27 and 7 yards on the Black and Gold’s game-winning possession to cap off a nine-catch, 122-yard performance versus Athens. Jones and his steady hands hit the field for one play on defense, too, intercepting the Golden Eagles’ last-ditch Hail Mary as time expired to seal a 16-13 victory.

Following in the footsteps of two-time honorable mention quarterback Zac Crocker couldn’t have been easy for Glenn. The first-year starting senior sure did make it look like a whole lot of fun, though.

After stunning Walker Week 1 with his last-minute heroics, Glenn rarely let up, doing everything asked of him in offensive coordinator Kenny Gleaton’s oft-demanding spread attack. He wrapped up his career at Cullman by completing 193 of his 324 pass attempts for 2,155 yards, 14 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

Glenn’s most spectacular highlight arguably came in a game where he didn’t throw a single touchdown. He did catch one, though, a 7-yard scoring strike from wide receiver Auston Neal with 32 seconds on the clock to put the Bearcats on top for good against Athens. Glenn wasn’t just sitting around twiddling his thumbs before saving the day, either. He finished the night 26 of 40 with 250 passing yards, 62 of which came on the game-winning drive.

Athlete was the perfect place to put Glenn on the All-State Team considering his massive contributions as a punter. With the 6-foot-3 signal-caller booming 43 punts a total distance of 1,361 yards, Britton felt more than comfortable putting the Black and Gold’s field position in Glenn’s hands time and time again.

Of course, it’s hard for any good quarterback to operate without a trusty offensive line, which is precisely where Brouillette comes in.

The two-sport athlete — he’s also one of the state’s best prep divers — used his 6-foot-3, 220-pound frame to keep Glenn protected to the best of his ability. Brouillette was beastly with 58 knockdowns and was only bypassed for sacks two times in more than 340 pass attempts.

While Moon, Jones, Glenn and Brouillette will all be gone come springtime, Patterson still has another two seasons to sport Cullman colors, a fact Britton couldn’t be happier about.

Patterson was simply astounding in his sophomore season, trailing only Moon in the team’s tackling department with 123 total (79 solo and 44 assisted). An eye-popping 20 of those tackles were for loss, including two sacks, the most entertaining of the flying-squirrel variety at a critical juncture against Athens. The Golden Eagle quarterback initially escaped Patterson’s clutches on the play, but the defender’s relentless pursuit never slowed, resulting in a demoralizing 12-yard loss.

As if all that weren’t enough, Patterson also caused four fumbles.

“It was really a fun year to be coaching this bunch,” said Britton, whose Bearcats extended the program’s streak of first-round playoff wins to eight. “Our kids really answered the bell every time we put them in a challenge. They won some very close games. I really like the mental toughness of our kids to stick with everything and stick with the gameplan. We played and competed to the last second.”

See the full All-State Team below:

ASWA 2013 ALL-STATE FOOTBALL TEAM

 

CLASS 6A

Offense

QB – Kendrick Doss, Florence, Sr., 6-2, 225

RB – Charlie Crenshaw, Wetumpka, Sr., 5-9, 168

RB – Ito Smith, McGill-Toolen, Sr., 5-11, 190

RB – Racean Thomas, Oxford, Sr., 6-0, 200

REC – DeMarcus Bingham, Foley, Sr., 6-3, 218

REC – Brian Clark, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-2, 180

REC – Tredarian Gamble, Oxford, Jr., 6-1, 190

OL – Nicolas Bodden, Hoover, Sr., 6-2, 255

OL – Ryan Childers, Vestavia Hills, Sr. 6-2, 275

OL – Cole Hardin, Florence, Sr., 6-4, 300

OL – Josiah Pavlik, Huntsville, Sr., 6-4, 365

OL – Christian Williams, Wetumpka, Sr., 6-1, 318

K – Cade Stinnett, Enterprise, Sr., 6-1, 245

Defense

DB – Antreal Allen, Auburn, Sr., 5-9, 180

DB – Brandon Byner, Bessemer City, Sr., 5-11, 177

DB – Marlon Humphrey, Hoover, Sr., 6-1, 180

DB – Stephen Roberts, Opelika, Sr., 6-0, 180

LB – Brandon Davis, Bob Jones, Sr., 5-8, 210

LB – Shaun Hamilton, Carver-Montgomery, Sr., 6-2, 219

LB – Keith Holcombe, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr., 6-3, 215

LB – Nick Patti, Fairhope, Sr., 6-2, 210

DL – Dalton Campbell, Vestavia Hills, Sr., 6-2, 215

DL – Rashaan Evans, Auburn, Sr., 6-2, 215

DL – Chris McElderry, Gadsden City, Sr., 6-2, 243

DL – Cameron Williams, Bessemer City, Sr., 6-3, 233

P – Tuck Borie, Hoover, Sr., 6-1, 198

Athlete

ATH – Caleb Butler, Enterprise, Sr., 6-4, 235

ATH – Kameron Maye, Murphy, Sr., 6-0, 180

ATH – Keith Mixon, Shades Valley, Jr., 5-9, 172

ATH – Hayden Moore, Clay-Chalkville, Sr., 6-3, 180

Coach of the Year: Bill Smith, Shades Valley

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Heath Burchfield, James Clemens, So.; Riley Nix, Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, Sr.; Harry Satterwhite, McGill-Toolen, Sr.

Running Back: Jordan Johnson, Vestavia Hills, Sr.; Kamryn Pettway, Prattville, Sr.; Deonta Moore, Huntsville, Sr.; Bradrick Shaw, Hoover, Jr.

Receiver: Landy Capetillo, Carver-Montgomery, Sr.; Ryan Crooks, Bob Jones, Sr.; Austin Hicks, Gardendale, Jr.; Johnny Woods, Smiths Station, Sr.

Offensive Line: Branton Autry, Blount, Sr.; Josh Davis, Clay-Chalkville, Sr.; Tyler Jones, Albertville, Sr.; Daniel Keith, Florence, Sr.; Joc Sherrod, Austin, Sr.; Thomas Stinson, Enterprise, Sr.; Justin Wimberly, Smiths Station, Sr.; Ladarious  Wimbush, Dothan, Sr.; David Zakrzewski, McGill-Toolen, Sr.

Kicker: Taylor Martindale, Chelsea, Sr.; Sage Ledbetter, Auburn, So.

Defensive Back: Tranelius Abrams, Blount, Jr.; Dylan Haraway, Bob Jones, Sr.; Breland Massey, McGill-Toolen, Sr.; Ja’Marion Sanders, Tuscaloosa Co., Sr.; Shaq Solomon, Enterprise, Sr.

Linebacker: Keaton Anderson, Florence, Jr.; Chandler Coskery, Hoover, Sr.; Tray Hayes, Decatur, Jr.; Anfernee Moffett, Smiths Station, Sr.; Russell Reilly, McGill-Toolen, Sr.; Roy Yancey, Opelika, Jr.

Defensive Linemen: Darius Ellis, Tuscaloosa Co., Jr.; Vada King, Smiths Station, So.; Julien Lewis, Bob Jones, Sr.; Kenyn Richey, Oxford, Sr.; Taylor Stallworth, Murphy, Sr.

Punter: Miller Matzek, Sparkman, Sr.; Winston Smith T, Opelika, Jr.

Athlete: Chase Colon, Austin, Sr.; Brewer Hicklen, Huntsville, Sr.; Draequon Murphy, Carver-Montgomery, Sr.; Blaise Taylor, Auburn, Sr.

 

CLASS 5A

Offense

QB – Tyler Johnston, Spanish Fort, So., 6-1, 190

RB – Dantley Coker, Southside-Gadsden, Sr., 6-2, 215

RB – Nick Gibson, Pinson Valley, Jr., 5-11, 195

RB – Ostin McPherson, St. Paul’s, So., 5-8, 160

REC – Sammy Harris, Spanish Fort, Sr., 5-8, 165

REC – Willie Jackson, Faith Acad., Sr., 6-1, 185

REC – Terrell Martin, Moody, Jr., 6-0, 190

OL – Tyler Carr, Southside-Gadsden, Jr., 6-5, 310

OL – Josh Casher, St. Paul’s, Sr., 6-2, 300

OL – Lee Dufour, Saraland, Sr., 6-3, 280

OL – Cole Griffith, Muscle Shoals, Sr., 6-3, 215

OL – Jordan Sims, Homewood, Sr., 6-4, 330

K – Bram McGrady, Athens, Sr., 6-2, 150

Defense

DB – Johnnie Anderson, Athens, Sr., 5-11, 200

DB – Trey Moon, Cullman, Sr., 6-1, 200

DB – Kyran Moore, McAdory, Sr., 5-10, 150

DB – Ronald Smith, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-0, 190

LB – Gavin Bryant, Jackson, Sr., 6-2, 228

LB – Waid Miller, Hartselle, Sr., 5-11, 210

LB – Alex Reedy, Pleasant Grove, Sr., 6-2, 190

LB – Tre Williams, St. Paul’s, Sr., 6-3, 230

DL – Coby Bryant, Etowah, Sr., 6-3, 230

DL – Brannon Schaffer, Saraland, Sr., 6-2, 240

DL – Cory Thomas, McAdory, Sr., 6-6, 275

DL – John Williamson, Spanish Fort, Sr., 6-2, 215

P – Zane Vickery, Rehobeth, Sr., 5-7, 131

Athlete

ATH – Blake Devine, Southside-Gadsden, Sr., 5-10, 175

ATH – Matthew Jordan, Jackson, Sr., 6-2, 205

ATH – Malik Rosier, Faith Acad., Jr., 6-2, 210

ATH – Omari Williams, Parker, Sr., 6-1, 180

Coach of the Year: Ron Daugherty, Southside-Gadsden

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Michael Barron, Moody, Sr.

Running Back: DJ Bailey, Valley, Sr.; Roderick Davis, Demopolis, Sr.; Ian Floyd, Sylacauga, Sr.; Deven Sullivan, Muscle Shoals, Sr.

Receiver: Jordon Gandy, East Limestone, Sr.; Dashawn Hunt, Jackson, Sr.; Mason Jones, Cullman, Sr.; Leonard Tyree, Central-Tuscaloosa, Sr.

Offensive Line: Chaz Brouillette, Cullman, Sr.; Sean Brown, Pleasant Grove, So.; Lester Cotton, Central-Tuscaloosa, Jr.; Hunter Wood, Spanish Fort, Sr.; John Yarbrough, Homewood, Jr.

Kicker: Leif Midgorden, Demopolis, Sr.; Carter West, Southside-Gadsden, So.

Defensive Backs: Martavius Mims, Muscle Shoals, Sr.; Tyrik Norris, Benjamin Russell, Jr.; Jalen Thompson, St. Paul’s, Jr.

Linebacker: Hunter Armstrong, Southside-Gadsden, So.; C.J. Doss, Moody, Sr.; Ethon Felton, Muscle Shoals, Sr.; Tavarius Hutchinson, McAdory, Jr.; Austin Mansell, Walker, Sr.; Skylar Mosley, Saraland, Jr.; Ronderek Rice, Central-Tuscaloosa, Sr.; Ethan Simmons, Briarwood Chr., Sr.

Defensive Lineman: Tyler Merriweather, Demopolis, Sr.; Justin Patterson, Cullman, So.; Tae Robinson, Benjamin Russell, So.; Hunter Sparks, Southside-Gadsden, Sr.; Derek Watkins, Fort Payne, Sr.

Punter: Clay McNatt, Russellville, Sr.; Stephen Stewart, Demopolis, Sr.

Athlete: Devonta Barnfield, Homewood, Sr.; Bryant Farley, West Point, Jr.; Tyler Glenn, Cullman, Sr.; Demetrius Kemp, Demopolis, Sr.; Chris Weaver, Saraland, Jr.

 

CLASS 4A

Offense

QB – C.J. Tolbert, Dadeville, Sr., 5-9, 180

RB – Jordan Bentley, Guntersville, So., 6-0, 170

RB – Troy Dixon, UMS-Wright, Jr., 5-9, 176

RB – Jaylon Lyles, Central-Clay Co., Jr., 5-11, 170

REC – Jordan Bishop, Calera, Sr., 6-3, 192

REC – DeVon Johnson, J.O. Johnson, Sr., 6-1, 175

REC – Brock Latta, Oneonta, Sr., 6-2, 205

OL – Justin Bates, Central-Florence, Sr., 6-2, 265

OL – Christian Hollinghead, UMS-Wright., Sr., 5-11, 213

OL – Blaine Pruitt, Sardis, Sr., 6-4, 290

OL – Kenny Thomas, St. James, Jr., 6-5, 315

OL – Ethan Thompson, Calera, Jr., 6-1, 305

K – Tyler Short, Oneonta, Sr., 5-10, 155

Defense

DB – Chris Briskey, Central-Clay Co., Jr., 5-9, 149

DB – Brandon Gurley, Madison Co., Sr., 5-10, 170

DB – Mike McDonald, Beauregard, Sr., 5-8, 155

DB – Tedarion Myhand, Charles Henderson, Sr., 6-0, 190

LB – Ethan Boyd, Oneonta, Sr., 6-2, 210

LB – Thomas Harmon, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-0, 206

LB – Richard McBryde, Charles Henderson, Jr. 6-2, 215

LB – Tamarcus Russell, Dadeville, Sr., 5-9, 190

DL – Blake Bean, Oneonta, Sr., 6-3, 260

DL – Will Hogan, Holtville, Jr., 5-7, 225

DL – Anfernee Jennings, Dadeville, Jr., 6-3, 240

DL – A.J. Smoot, Dora, Jr., 6-2, 230

P – Ben Richards, Haleyville, Jr., 5-10, 180

Athlete

ATH – Brandon Baynes, Tallassee, Jr., 5-9, 195

ATH – Ronnie Clark, Calera, Sr., 6-3, 218

ATH – John Johnson, Charles Henderson, Sr., 6-0, 180

ATH – Gunner Roach, UMS-Wright, Sr., 6-2, 205

Coach of the Year: Kris Herron, Central-Clay Co.

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Monteo Garrett, Munford, Sr.; Austin Ingram, Charles Henderson, Jr.

Running Back: Gerrard Beasley, Central-Florence, Sr.; Trey Bolton, Cleburne Co., Sr.; Austin Harris, Fairview, So.; Herman McKenzie, Tallassee, Jr.; Shakeith Tyes, Calera, Jr.

Receivers: Hayden Durrett, Ardmore, Sr.; Jaylon Jones, UMS-Wright, Sr.; Tykwane Meniefield, Beauregard, Sr.; Javon Moore, Elmore Co., Sr.; Brett Rains, Sardis, Sr.

Offensive Line: Jordan Jarvis, Guntersville, Sr.; Hunter Kennedy, Charles Henderson, Sr.; KeKe Pritchett, Thomasville, Sr.; Matthew Shortt, Cleburne Co., Sr.; Dakota Siniard, West Limestone, Jr..

Kicker: Kippy Tate, Alabama Chr., Sr.

Defensive Back: Zay Caldwell, Lincoln, So.; Demario Harris, Charles Henderson, Jr.; Tavon Lawson, Munford, Sr.; Josh Thacker, Crossville, Sr.

Linebacker: Jake Averhart, Corner, Sr.; Thomas Boyd, Oneonta, Jr.; A.J. Flippo, Brooks, Sr.; Rapheal Garner, Thomasville, Sr.; Lane Johnson, Calera, Jr.; Montel Lee, Andalusia, Sr.; Savon Parker, Jacksonville, Jr.; Payton Reynolds, Central-Clay  Co., Jr.

Defensive Lineman: Jauntavius Johnson, Lincoln, Jr.; Alex McDonald, Brooks, Sr.; Victor Olvera, Guntersville, Sr.

Punter: Hunter Hillyer, Beauregard, Jr.

Athlete: Dallas Cabe, Cherokee Co., Sr.; Tray Collins, Beauregard, Sr.; Marquise Irvin, Madison Co., Jr.; Danny Johnson, J.O. Johnson, Sr.; Keenan Lewis, Sardis, So.; Randy Satterfield, Jemison, Sr.; DeMarcus Thomas, Anniston, Sr.

 

CLASS 3A

Offense

QB – Tre Smith, Saks, Sr., 6-1, 185

RB – Ryan Carpenter, Colbert Co., Sr., 5-9, 190

RB – Jamarius Henderson, Dale Co., Jr. 5-10, 207

RB – Malik Miller, Madison Acad., So., 6-0, 220

REC – Josh Allen, Abbeville, Jr., 6-4, 198

REC – B.J. Bailey, Deshler, Jr., 6-1, 6-1, 215

REC – JaTevin Madison, Fayette Co., Jr., 5-10, 160

OL – Don Cunningham, Midfield, Sr., 6-5, 330

OL – Austin Kilgore, Saks, Jr., 6-1, 252

OL – James Peach, T.R. Miller, Jr., 6-4, 260

OL – Mike Rankins, Leeds, So., 5-10, 230

OL – Frank Williams, Madison Acad., Sr., 6-2, 265

K – Sergio Mendoza, Colbert Co., Sr., 5-8, 155

Defense

DB – Timothy Hawkins, Weaver, Sr., 6-1, 180

DB – Darnell Jackson, Piedmont, So., 6-0, 185

DB – Jacoby Lockhart, Leeds, Jr., 5-7, 150

DB – Pace Ozmint, Glencoe, So., 6-1, 190

LB – Mason Brown, Glencoe, Jr., 5-10, 210

LB – Taylor Hayes, Piedmont, Fr., 6-0, 190

LB – Tyler Wright, Leeds, Jr., 5-9, 220

LB – Taylor Ziak, Madison Acad., Sr., 5-11, 220

DL – Exavyer Jackson, Piedmont, Sr., 5-9, 255

DL – Collin King, Colbert Co., Sr., 6-2, 205

DL – Isaiah Sharp-Perry, Leeds, Fr., 6-0, 215

DL – Jeffrey Whatley, Dale Co., Jr., 6-2, 253

P – James Sherman, Catholic-Montgomery, Sr., 5-10, 190

Athlete

ATH – Dominique Jackson, T.R. Miller, Sr., 6-1, 205

ATH – Kerryon Johnson, Madison Acad., Jr., 6-1, 195

ATH – Dylan Stone, Glencoe, Jr., 6-2, 170

ATH – A.J. Travis, Northside, Jr., 5-10, 170

Coach of the Year: Jonathan Miller, Saks

 

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Brandon Butts, J.B. Pennington, Jr.; Samuel Grisham, Lauderdale Co., Sr.; Hunter Slater, Bayside Acad., Sr.; Ty Sparks, Piedmont, Sr.

Running Back: Brontae Harris, Hanceville, Jr.; Tre’ Nation, Leeds, So.; Thomas Ozmint, Glencoe, Jr.

Receiver: Robert Adams, Trinity, So.; Hunter Etheredge, J.B. Pennington, Sr.; Jamarius Leatherwood, Sipsey Valley, So.

Offensive Lineman: Allen England, Dale Co., Jr.; Tyler Johnson, Glencoe, Sr.; Dustin Maples, New Hope, Sr.; Garrett Masters, Hanceville, Sr.; Garrett Mitchell, Geraldine, Sr.; Dalton Watson, Straughn, Sr.

Kicker: Conner Thigpen, American Chr., Sr.

Defensive Back: Taj Bates, Deshler, Jr.; John Trousdale, Lauderdale Co., So.; Justin Turner, Good Hope, Sr.

Linebacker: Neonta Alexander, Piedmont, So.; Alex Cofer, Good Hope, Sr.; Kyle Davis, T.R. Miller, Jr.; Tyler Lott, Colbert Co., Sr.; Ty Mattox, Trinity, Sr.; Johnny Owens, Straughn, Sr.

Defensive Lineman: Vincent Hilliard, Saks, Sr.; Joseph Murry, Midfield, Sr.; Charles Tatro, Hanceville, Sr.

Punter: Morgan Coston, Leeds, So.

Athlete: Jacob Parker, Westminster Chr., Sr.; Tobias Qualls, Colbert Co., Jr.; Denard Spears, Piedmont, Sr.; Devan Totherow, Geraldine, Sr.

 

CLASS 2A

Offense

QB – Jase Trotter, Oakman, Sr., 6-1, 195

RB – Jakoby Aldridge, Sweet Water, Sr., 5-6, 165

RB – Tyler Rogers, Mobile Chr., Sr., 5-11, 195

RB – Hayden Stephens, Tanner, Sr., 5-8, 175

REC – Octaviuse Hardrick, Cottonwood, Jr., 5-7, 155

REC – Rayshon Kennedy, Houston Co., Sr., 6-4, 210

REC – Joe Robinson, Aliceville, Sr., 6-4, 190

OL – Branquavious Bussey, Lanett, Jr., 6-3, 280

OL – Jordan Cagle, Mobile Chr., Sr., 6-3, 280

OL – Kadarrius Lawrence, Fultondale, Sr., 6-0, 296

OL – Tanner Luker, Sweet Water, Sr., 5-11, 190

OL – Seth Smith, Tanner., Sr., 5-10, 205

K – Bratcher Underwood, Houston Acad., Sr., 5-10, 163

Defense

DB – Purvis Coger, Oakman, Jr., 6-0, 170

DB – Corey Donaldson, Washington Co., Jr., 5-10, 180

DB – Jared Stewart, Fultondale, So., 6-2, 195

DB – Jalen Washington, Lanett, Sr., 6-1, 198

LB – Ryan Kelow, Vincent, Sr., 6-0, 210

LB – Terraris Saffold, Central-Hayneville, Sr., 5-11, 180

LB – Deandra Smith, Washington Co., Jr., 5-8, 170

LB – Trent Thrash, Fyffe, Sr., 5-10, 198

DL – Cade Carroll, Fyffe, Sr., 6-2, 190

DL – Tyler Gilliam, Hale Co., Sr., 6-2, 294

DL – DeAmonte Greene, Sweet Water, So., 5-6, 150

DL – Baltazar Rubio, Tanner, Sr., 6-1, 220

P – Connor McVay, Mobile Chr., Sr., 6-1, 190

Athlete

ATH – Marlon Bridges, Lanett, Jr., 6-1, 180

ATH – Logan Campbell, Cold Springs, Sr., 6-3, 197

ATH – DeAnthony Holcombe, Washington Co.; Sr., 6-0, 190

ATH – Josh Thomas, Montgomery Acad., Jr., 6-0, 190

Coach of the Year: Swane Morris, Gaston

 

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Jonathan Fletcher, Tanner, Jr.; Cory Gill, Cottonwood, Jr.; Kenterius Womack, Luverne, Jr.

Running Back: Austin Childers, Red Bay, Jr.; Marvin Davidson, Leroy, Sr.

Receiver: Blake Fisher, Colbert Heights., Sr.; Deontre Muse, Oakman, Sr.; Jarvis Whyte, Houston Co., Sr.

Offensive Lineman: Blake Baker, Reeltown, Sr.; Hunter Barclay, Ohatchee, Jr; Jaleel Burton, Walter Wellborn, Sr.; Christian Coe, Washington Co., Sr.; Zach Fondren, Oakman, Sr.; William Haynes, Montgomery Acad., Sr.; Ethan Pope, Fultondale,  Sr.

Kicker: Enrique Aguilar, Fultondale, Jr.; Anton Amat, Lamar Co., Jr.

Defensive Back: Devonte Ferrell, Reeltown, Jr.; Sam LaPlatney, Montgomery Acad., Jr.; Chandler Mackey, Sand Rock, Sr.; Carson Presley, Mobile Chr., Sr.; Daniel Sewell, Sweet Water, Sr.; Austin Stiefel, Fyffe, Jr.; Devron Taylor, Walter  Wellborn, Sr.

Linebacker: Gary Fulton, Lexington, Sr.; Landon Machristie, Walter Wellborn, Sr.; Marquesse Marshall, Aliceville, Sr.; Nick McCallister, Providence Chr., Sr.; Jackson Seale, Hale Co., Sr.; Tyler Smith, Leroy, Sr.

Defensive Lineman: Jerrionda Lloyd, Lanett, Jr.; Cameron Moss, Washington Co., Jr.; Anfernee Mullins, Aliceville, Jr.; Terrell Steele, Aliceville, Sr.; Kyle Walker, G.W. Long, So.

Punter: Tyler Lowery, Westbrook Chr., Sr.; Grant Simmons, Samson, So.

Athlete: Jace Green, Vincent, Jr.; Kris Lewis, Fultondale, Sr.

 

CLASS 1A

Offense

QB – Daylon Brackett, Jacksonville Chr., Jr., 6-3, 185

RB – Damarcus Barnes, McIntosh, Sr., 6-0, 196

RB – Jermarcus Brown, Pickens Co., Sr., 5-11, 175

RB – Terrance Hollingsworth, Berry, Sr., 5-9, 210

REC – Ben Cagle, Lynn, Sr., 6-2, 172

REC – Blake Fitzgerald, St. Luke’s, Sr., 6-1, 175

REC – Trent Miller, Tharptown, So., 5-10, 170

OL – Ronnie Finch, Berry, Sr., 5-8, 315

OL – Zev Finch, Pickens Co., Sr., 6-2, 270

OL – Dalton Hamby, Hackleburg, Sr., 5-11, 280

OL – Matt Hicks, Ragland, Sr., 6-6, 235

OL – Matthew Holland, St. Luke’s, Jr., 6-3, 270

K – Dax Benton, Hubbertville, Fr., 5-11, 155

Defense

DB – Vess Benton, Hubbertville, Sr., 6-4, 145

DB – Kynard Craig, Linden, Sr., 6-4, 175

DB – Demarius Pitts, Loachapoka, Sr., 5-11, 158

DB – Blake Terry, Cedar Bluff, Jr., 5-8, 170

LB – Tyler Armstrong, Maplesville, Jr., 6-0, 180

LB – Jeremiah Chaney, Berry, Sr., 5-10, 190

LB – Shaq Dupree, Collinsville, Sr., 6-0, 240

LB – Jatevin Horn, Marengo, Sr., 5-9, 185

DL – Eddquerrion Harris, R.A. Hubbard, Sr., 6-0, 250

DL – Dontae Hughes, Pickens Co., Sr., 5-11, 195

DL – Devonte Morrow, Maplesville, Sr., 5-11, 230

DL – Ben Mills, Coosa Chr., Jr., 5-11, 195

P – Jake Smith, Holy Spirit, Jr., 5-11, 200

Athlete

ATH – KiJana Lindsey, Ragland, Sr., 6-1, 165

ATH – Brody Meeks, Lynn, Sr., 5-11, 180

ATH – Devonte’ Simon, Pickens Co., Jr., 5-9, 145

ATH – Dorryl Swanigan, Marion Co., Sr., 6-0, 195

Coach of the Year: Patrick Plott, Pickens Co.

 

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: Wesley Person Jr., Brantley, Sr.; Ryan Sullivan, Falkville, So.

Running Back: Gage Davis, Gaylesville, Fr.; Damian Mitchell, Maplesville, Sr.; T.J. Pratt, Hubbertville, Sr.; Ryheem Sistrunk, Loachapoka, Sr.; Austin West, Florala, Jr.

Receiver: Warren Boykin, A.L. Johnson, Jr.; Kendarius Bradley, Maplesville, Jr.; Tristan Quinn, Hackleburg, Sr.

Offensive Lineman: Cullen Bush, Brantley, Jr.; Sam Kinman, Geneva Co., Sr.; Adam Miller, Valley Head, Sr.; Jake Mintz, Cedar Bluff, Jr.

Kicker: Brandon Barnes, Gaylesville, So.

Defensive Back: Aaron Estes, Falkville, Sr.; Remington Fowler, Geneva Co., Sr.; Wakeem Huguley, Loachapoka, Sr.; Michael Lewis, Marengo, Sr.

Linebacker: Justin Barton, Pickens Co., Jr.; Blake Donaldson, Florala, Jr.; Samuel Garner, Donoho, Jr.; Hunter Harrison, Kinston, Sr.; Chris Hill, Pickens Co., Sr.; Armontae Martin, R.A. Hubbard, Sr.; Franky Melson, Addison, Sr.; Chris  Rogers, Linden, Sr.; Doug Salter, Brantley, Jr.; Nathan Young, Hubbertville, Sr.

Defensive Lineman:  Steve Brasher, Fayetteville, Sr.; Tyderious Easterwood, Pickens Co., Sr.; Kevin McElrath, Collinsville, Sr.

Punter: Cole Murphy, Gaylesville, Sr.

Athlete: Kamaury Avery, Wadley, So.; Chris Carr, Donoho, Sr.; Tyler Crumpton, Phillips, Sr.; Jaquavious Jackson, Loachapoka, Sr.

AISA

Offense

QB – Jake McKenzie, Monroe Acad., Sr., 6-0, 190

RB – Eric Graham, Autauga Acad., Jr., 5-10, 195

RB – Jarrette Pope, Clarke Prep, Sr., 6-2, 220

RB – Lee Seale, Wilcox Acad., Jr., 5-11, 175

REC – Montez Haynes, Kingwood Chr., Sr., 6-1, 180

REC – C’Yontai Lewis, Kingwood Chr., Sr., 6-6, 218

REC – Harrison Watters, Morgan Acad., Sr., 5-10, 170

OL – Christopher Burford, Wilcox Acad., Sr., 6-3, 240

OL – Trey Carter, Monroe Acad., So. 6-0, 205

OL – Riley Tindol, Autauga Acad., Sr., 6-5, 275

OL – William Tutt, Marengo Acad., Sr., 6-1, 250

OL – Wesley Williamson, Clarke Prep, Sr., 6-3, 278

K – Alex Dettmar, Edgewood Acad., Sr., 5-11, 190

Defense

DB – Gentry Allen, Patrician Acad., Sr., 5-10, 170

DB – Thomas DeGrange, Lee-Scott Acad., Sr., 6-0, 195

DB – Michael Pickett, Autauga Acad., Jr., 6-1, 175

DB – Brody Thomasson, Lakeside, Sr., 6-1, 175

LB – Hayden Hall, Marengo Acad., Jr., 5-9, 170

LB – Watson Kennedy, Monroe Acad., Sr., 5-10, 185

LB – Chase Whiddon, Fort Dale Acad., Sr., 5-11, 210

LB – Cortney Wilbanks, Restoration Acad., Sr., 6-1, 230

DL – Terrell Bush, Tuscaloosa Acad., Sr., 6-3, 305

DL – Deion Calhoun, Restoration Acad., Sr., 6-2, 300

DL – Everette Curry, Bessemer Acad., Sr., 6-0, 245

DL – Joseph Davenport, Evangel Chr., Jr., 6-3, 200

Athlete

ATH – Torrence Brown, Tuscaloosa Acad., Sr., 6-5, 235

ATH – Josh Crawford, Edgewood Acad., Jr., 5-10, 210

ATH – Kyle Helms, Abbeville Chr., Sr., 5-11, 190

ATH – Gavin Summrall, Kingwood Chr., Sr., 6-2, 210

P – Blake Hutto, Ashford Acad., So., 6-1, 180

Coach of the Year: Bobby Carr, Edgewood Acad.

Honorable Mention

Quarterback: K.D. Davis, Restoration Acad., So.; Taylor Hawthorne, Edgewood Acad., Sr.; Josh Lewis, Pickens Acad., Sr.; Chip Taylor, Fort Dale Acad., Sr.

Running back: Undriel Copeland, Glenwood Acad., So.; Hayden Huckabee, Marengo Acad., Sr.; Alex Hutcheson, Wilcox Acad., Sr.; Nick Taylor, Hooper Acad., Sr.

Receiver: Daniel Green, Edgewood Acad., So.; Shade Pritchett, Marengo Acad., Jr.; Branden Williams, Restoration Acad., Jr.; Heath Young, Edgewood Acad., Sr.

Offensive linemen: Corey Dotson, South Choctaw Acad., Jr.; Jacob Johnson, Monroe Acad., So.

Placekicker: Brant Lewis, Marengo Acad., Sr.; Lauren Rutherford, Morgan Acad., Sr.

Defensive back: Alston Dinning, Marengo Acad., Jr.; Austin Menard, Tuscaloosa Acad., Sr.

Linebacker: Dezmond Howard, Hooper Acad., Sr.; Zach Paulene, Autauga Acad., Jr.; Clayton Sheffield, Wilcox Acad., Sr., J.R. Wood, Morgan Acad., So.

Defensive lineman: Cameron Bratcher, Monroe Acad., Sr.; Colley Dunagan, Clarke Prep, Sr.; Carson Huckabee, Marengo Acad., Jr.; Tyler Mills, Kingwood Chr., Sr.;

Punter: Parker Allen, Patrician Acad., Sr.; Hayden Nichols, Clarke Prep, Sr.

Athlete: Dylan Denny, Glenwood, Sr.; Noah Napier, Bessemer Acad., Sr.; Taylor Roberts, Jackson Acad., So.; Jackson Tate, Edgewood Acad., Fr.

% Rob Ketcham can be reached at 256-734-2131, ext. 138 or at robk@cullmantimes.com.