Jason Allcorn has paid attention to the Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inductees in recent years.

“It’s hard not to look at them and compare what they achieved with what I was fortunate to accomplish,” he said. “You wonder if you’ll be blessed enough to join them one day. We’ve had many talented athletes here in Cullman County.”

There’s no need for Allcorn to consider that scenario anymore. The former three-sport West Point athlete and 1995 graduate is among the inductees into the 2019 CCSHOF class. This year’s induction banquet will be held Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.

“I’m extremely honored and thrilled to be selected. It’s an enormous accomplishment,” said the 41-year-old Allcorn. “With an award like this, you certainly couldn’t be here without the success of your teammates and guidance from your coaches.”

If you attended a West Point boys sporting event in the early-to-mid 1990s, you’re well aware of Allcorn’s contributions for the Warriors.

Allcorn was a star running back on the 1994 football team that finished 12-1, won the region championship and advanced to the state quarterfinals. The Warriors set a school record with 12 wins that fall, including a program-best 10 regular season victories. The 1994 campaign still stands as West Point’s last region championship and top single-season wins total.

Allcorn toted the ball for a 1994 offense that averaged 26.3 points per game. The Warriors beat Dora and Mortimer Jordan in the Class 4A playoffs by an average of 27.5 points before falling to Cleburne County in the third round. 

Allcorn lettered in football for three seasons and was an All-County selection twice.

“The 1994 season was a special one. We beat Cullman in the opener and just took off. I remember the amazing crowds we had and all of the fun,” he said. “We were a very competitive group, and our parents were involved in a positive way. We had high expectations and held each other accountable. It led to a memorable season.”

Allcorn loved more than just football. He lettered in baseball four years and in basketball two, earning a couple of All-County selections in the latter. 

“I didn’t put as much pressure on myself playing basketball as I did when playing football and baseball, so that might have made it more fun. We made a good run in basketball as well,” he said. “The one sport I probably let slip away from me was baseball. I loved it. I had a difficult time, though, putting the last at-bat behind you and understanding and appreciating the mental side of the game.

“The camaraderie on all of those teams was great and something I’ll always cherish.”

Allcorn paved out a collegiate career in football at Arkansas State, lettering three seasons for the Red Wolves in Jonesboro as a running back/H-back.

“I tried to be as versatile as possible at Arkansas State,” he said.

While with Arkansas State, Allcorn had the opportunity to face big-name programs like Virginia Tech, LSU, Miami and BYU.

As Allcorn soaks up his upcoming induction, he’s enjoyed reminiscing about his high school teammates, coaches and highlights.

“I had a wonderful time playing for West Point,” he said. “I think as an athlete we tend to focus on the things that didn’t go right or aspects or games we failed at. This induction helps you think about the great memories and all of the life-long relationships I was able to build. You can’t take that away. 

“Plus, my daughter thinks I’m cool right now. She’s excited to see a middle-age guy honored for his days as an athlete.”