AHSAA Football Spotlight for September 4th-5th, 2025

Thanks top David Holtsford of the AHSAA for this article.

MONTGOMERY –  Week 2 of the AHSAA prep football season exploded last week with record-setting offensive performances ranging from Class 1A all the way through Class 7A.    

Among the individuals that turned in career-high performances were Class 2A Susan Moore High School sophomore quarterback Sam Garrison; Class 1A quarterback and receiver Blaize Wakefield and Kane Rushing; and Class 7A Dothan’s entire offensive team – led by running backs A.J. Alexander and Sirlathian Meadows.   

For their efforts, all share in the AHSAA Football Spotlight for Week 2 of the 2025 football season. 

Susan Moore’s Garrison led the Bulldogs to a 66-50 victory over Cold Springs with a record-setting nine touchdowns accounted for and 535 total yards. He was 8-of-13 passing for 319 yards and five touchdowns. He also rushed for 222 yards and four TDs on 15 rush attempts.    

For good measure, the Bulldogs’ quarterback, coached by Wes Patterson, also converted five 2-point conversions. His 64 points accounted for rank second in the AHSAA all time. His nine TDs accounted for tie for second behind the record holder Brayden Kyle of Decatur Heritage, who accounted for 11 in a 76-60 win over Ragland in 2021.    

Lucas Beard was Garrison’s main target. Beard hauled in six receptions for 265 yards and four TDs. His longest was a 70-yard strike. Garrison rushed for 1,833 yards and 18 TDs as a freshman for Susan Moore. He now has 2,314 career rushing yards and 25 TDs, 1,690 career passing yards and 22 TDs with much of his prep career still ahead of him.  

Junior quarterback Blaize Wakefield of Class 1A Hubbertville (2-0), coached by Caleb Hynds, turned in the best passing performance in school history in a 64-33 victory over South Lamar in Class 1A, Region 5. Wakefield completed 21-of-31 passes attempted, ending the game with seven touchdown passes thrown and 489 passing yards. His favorite target was Kane Rushing, who grabbed seven pass receptions for 280 yards and five TDs, which ranks tied for second in the AHSAA Record Book.   

Jack Lakey grabbed eight passes for 82 yards, and Cole Brand snagged two for 80 yards. Tyler Stricklin had 13 rush attempts in the game for 124 yards and two TDs. Wakefield’s passing yardage ranks tied for 22^nd all-time in the AHSAA.  

Rushing’s 280 receiving yards ranks 21^st all-time behind all-time leader Chris Simpson of LaFayette (412 yards in 2000). Simpson had 20 receptions in his performance versus Alabama Christian in that game played 25 years ago.   

The AHSAA state record for TD receptions in a single game (6) has been accomplished by three receivers. Receivers with six TD receptions include JaMichael Willis of Gardendale in a 51-26 win over Bessemer City in 2010; David Morrison of Fayette County’s Berry High School in a 54-6 victory over Akron in 2009; and Westbrook Christian’s Brandon Greer, who snapped six TD passes from Brodie Croyle in a win over Donoho in 1998.   

And at Dothan last week, Wolves running backs A.J. Alexander and Sirlathian Meadows delivered a dynamic one-two punch, combining for 480 rushing yards and seven touchdowns as Dothan (3-0) downed Enterprise 69-28 in the Class 7A, Region 2 opener for both teams.    

Alexander, a senior who has committed to the University of North Alabama, had 20 carries for 241 yards and three touchdowns. Meadows, a junior, Rn for 239 yards and four TDs pm 13 carries. Alexander also caught two passes for 18 yards.    

Thanks to a report from Dothan Eagle sportswriter David Mundee, on the night, Dothan, coached by Jed Kennedy, rolled up 664 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns on the ground. Sam Broadaway added 69 yards passing, giving the Wolves 733 total yards, which rank as the third most in AHSAA history, according to the AHSAA Record Book online, while the 664 rushing yards total is fourth most in state history. Both are Class 7A state records.    

Dothan, which merged with Northview in 2019 to form a new school, set a school record for points with 69, surpassing its previous high of 66 against Smiths Station in 2023. It’s also the most points scored against an Enterprise team, moving past the previous high of 57 by Auburn in 2010, and ranks as the most scored by any team – Enterprise or an opponent – on an Enterprise high school football field, surpassing 64 points by Enterprise against Fort Walton Beach (FL) in 2021.  

Enterprise and Dothan’s current school have played each year since 2019 with the Wildcats holding a 4-3 edge. The Enterprise-Dothan series, however, was first played in 1913 one year after the original Dothan High School started playing football. Those two teams met 88 times with the series ending with the formation of the new DHS in 2019. Enterprise held a 46-39-3 edge in that series.   Other top performances reported from Week 2 games included:

MILESTONES

NOAH MARTINEZ, CURRY: The Yellow Jackets’ eighth grader had 31 carries for 284 yards and three touchdowns in a 49-27 Class 4A, Region 5 win over Haleyville to snap Curry’s 42-game region losing streak dating back to 2018. 

BRADEN GILLILAND, APPALACHIAN: The Class 1A Eagles’ workhorse running back had 28 rush attempts for 259 yards and four touchdowns in a 42-39 win over Blount County rival Locust Fork. He went over 4,000 yards rushing for his career in the game. The senior has 4,100 career rushing yards and 49 touchdowns on 520 carries  in 33 games. He has averaged 15.8 carries per game in his prep career and 124.2 yards rushing per game.

LINCOLN SMOTHERS, JASPER: The junior quarterback amassed 404 total yards completing 13-of-16 passes for 180 yards with a TD and rushing four times for 224 yards and two TDs in a 48-13 win at Decatur in Class 6A, Region 7. His four rush attempts were TD runs of 73 and 65 yards and non-scoring carries resulting in gains of 57 and 29 yards.

FOURTH-QUARTER HEROICS

CADEN HUTCHINGS, GENEVA COUNTY: Completed a 40-yard touchdown pass to James Wright on the last play of the game to give the Bulldogs a 44-42 win over Abbeville. It was only the second pass completion of the game for Hutchings, who was 2-of-4 for 46 yards. He spent most of his night rushing the football. He finished with 171 yards on 30 carries with TD runs of 6 and 39 yards.

JAYLEN GRIFFIN, DALE COUNTY: With Ashford at the 2-yard line threatening to take the lead with seven minutes left, Dale County’s Griffin picked up a fumble and returned 98 yards for a touchdown to turn a one-point Warriors’ lead to a 19-12 advantage. It took another late defensive play to seal the win, though, when Stacey Atkins recovered an Ashford at the 7-yard line with 55 seconds left. The two plays were part of a big night for both Griffin and Atkins. Griffin had 16 tackles, including two for losses, and Atkins had 15 tackles, a forced fumble, and the fumble recovery.

DYLAN SMITH, PELHAM: Directed a fourth-quarter drive that ate up most of the time as Pelham (1-2) snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 19-7 win over Chelsea. The victory was the first in the head-coaching career of Ross Newton, the son of Hall-of-Fame coach Bob Newton (124-24 at Homewood with four state titles from 1995-2005). Ross, in his first season as head coach, is now 1-2 in his inaugural head-coaching season. His brother Bert Newton is in his second season as head coach at Class 6A Hartselle, where his team is 2-0 on the year and 11-3 overall. The Newton family is considered one of the top prep coaching families in the AHSAA. Bob Newton, who was inducted into the AHSAA Sports Hall of Fame in 2007, spent 33 years coaching at Homewood with the last 11 as head coach. He is the winningest football coach in that school’s history.

KeWILLIAM CLEVELAND, AUTAUGA ACADEMY: With his team holding a 34-19 lead late in the fourth quarter and Billingsley threatening to score, Cleveland intercepted a pass at the 3-yard line and raced down the right sideline 97 yards for a touchdown to seal the 41-19 victory. 

PASSING

KOLE MOODY, SOUTHSIDE-SELMA: Was 25-of-32 passing for 408 yards and three scores – with a long toss of 67 yards – as the Panthers beat Thomasville 22-15 in Class 3A, Area 3.

DYLAN REESE, PARKER: Led the defending Class 6A state champion Thundering Herd to a 47-3 win over Gardendale in Class 6A, Region 5 with 351 yards passing and six touchdowns. He was 14-of-18 for the night. His season totals after three games are 41-of-58 for 813 yards, 11 passing TDs and only one interception.

TATE GRAHAM, BAKER: Led the Hornets (3-0) to a 42-0 win over Davidson in Class 7A , Region 1 with a strong 12-of-18 passing effort for 324 yards and four touchdowns. Graham is 45-of-65 this season for 862 yards and 11 TDs with just one pick.

GAGE DAVIS, FLORALA: The Wildcats’ quarterback was 15-of-23 passing for 315 yards and three TDs

BRODI MOCK, SAMSON: Passed for 281 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown pass in a 35-18 loss to G.W. Long in Class 2A, Region 2.

HOLDEN PAWLIK, CARROLL: Was 21-of-40 passing for 295 yards and one TD in the Eagles’ 36-20 loss to Elmore County.

JAMISON ROBERTS, SARALAND: The junior quarterback completed 17-of-21 passes for 269 yards and rushed for 80 yards on seven carries. He passed for three TDs and ran for two in the Class 6A, Region 1 win over Gulf Shores.

REID McBRIDE, MONTGOMERY ACADMEY:  Was 9-of-15 passing for 254 yards and three touchdowns as the Eagles (3-0) beat Houston Academy 48-7. He also rushed for 80 yards and one TD on five carries.

GUNNER RIVERS, ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC: Helped the Cardinals come from behind to beat Class 4A, Region 1 rival W.S. Neal 43-29 with a 16-of-23 passing effort. He totaled 243 passing yards with two TDs. For his career, the junior is 537-of-838 passing for 7,473 yards and 74 touchdowns. St. Michael has won 15 of its last 17 games dating back to last season.

JAYLIN WRIGHT, EUFAULA: Had 308 total yards in the Tigers’ 35-24 win over Montgomery Catholic in Class 5A, Region 2. He was 14-of-23 passing for 182 yards and rushed for 126 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. The win snapped the Knights’ 40-game region winning streak. One of Wright’s touchdowns was a 52-yard run where he broke seven tackles before breaking away to the end zone.

CHARLES SKIPPER, WETUMPKA: Was 20-of-26 passing or 219 yards in the Indians’ 31-18 loss to Russell County in 6A, Region 2.

KALEB CARSON, HOMEWOOD: Led the Patriots to a 49-7 Class 6A, Region 5 victory over Mortimer Jordan with an 18-of-28 passing effort good for 265 yards and one TD.

SAM LOLLAR, LEEDS: Completed 11-of-18 passes for 217 yards and three TDs in the Green Wave’s 48-0 win over Springville.

KUPER BRADLEY, CEDAR BLUFF: Passed for 211 yards and three TDs with a 12-of-14 passing effort in a 42-20 win over Gaston in Class 2A, Region 8. Teammate Kadien Tracy added 114 rushing yards and three scores on 11 carries.

DAVID McKELVY, DADEVILLE: Was 11-of-19 passing doe 207 yards and one TD in a 28-12 victory over Beulah in Class 3A, Region 4.

CRAIG PITTMAN, PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN: Was 16-of-26 passing for 203 yards and two TDs in a 39-22 win over Cottonwood in Class 2A, Region 2. He also rushed for 73 yards and one score.

MASON McATEER, COLLINSVILLE: Completed 15-of-22 pass attempts for 198 yards, a 20-yard touchdown, and a 2-point conversion in the Panthers’ 58-22 loss to Fyffe in Class 2A, Region 8. He also ran for 88 yards on 20 carries with two touchdowns.

DAVIS BARNETT, BAYSIDE ACADEMY: Completed 8-of-10 passes for 194 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Admirals’ road victory at Orange Beach.

BRYSON RIGGINS, RUSSELL COUNTY: Was 14-of-33 passing for 184 yards in a 31-18 win over Wetumpka in Class 6A, Region 2.

MARK NORRIS, TUSCALOOSA ACADEMY: Was 14-of-26 passes for 166 yards and rushed for 79 yards in a 20-13 win at Aliceville. Norris scored on two rushing touchdowns and completed a 32-yard touchdown pass play to Mason Corder in the Class 2A, Region 5 win.

MAX FOWLER, UMS-WRIGHT: Was 22-of-29 passing for 161 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the Bulldogs’ Class 5A,  Region 1 win over B.C. Rain. He also ran for 47 yards and two TDs on 11 carries.

KHARON LEWIS, WOODLAWN: Had 269 total yards and accounted for four touchdowns in the Colonels’33-26 Class 6A, Region 5 loss to Minor. Lewis was 11-of-23 passing for 132 yards and two touchdowns, and he rushed for 137 yards and two more scores on 21 carries.

JON SIMMONS, KINSTON: Was 6-of-9 passing for 156 yards and rushed for 90 yards and two scores in a 29-22 loss to Red Level.

FRED BROUGHTON, LANETT: Completed five passes for 146 yards — 29.3 yards per completion — and three touchdowns – and rushed for 72 yards on four carries in the Panthers’ Class 2A, Region 4 victory over Loachapoka.

RUSHING

AYDEN LAKE NORRIS, BERRY: Helped his team win a wild-scoring 68-42 victory over Marion County in Class 1A, Region 5 with 28 rush attempts and 338 yards. He also scored four touchdowns.

BRONSON CARROLL, PRICEVILLE: Totaled 17 carries for 236 yards and one TD in Priceville’s 48-13 Class 5A, Region 8 opener over Ardmore.

NOAH MOSS, ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC: Rushed for 231 yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries in a 43-29 come from behind win over W.S. Neal in Class 4A, Region 1. He had 171 yards on 19 carries in the second half.

JACOBI EDMONDSON, SCOTTSBORO: Rushed for 229 yards on 28 carries and scored three touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 41-7 victory over Boaz in Class 5A, Region 8. He also caught four passes for 75 yards and two more scores to finish the night with 305 total yards and five TDs.

JAXON UNGER, ATHENS: Had 18 carries for 227 yards and four touchdowns in a 41-38 victory over Class 6A, Region 7 foe Cullman.

KENDRICK ABLE, THEODORE: Gained 207 rushing yards and scored two touchdowns on 28 carries in the Bobcats’ 27-10 victory over Class 6A, Region 1 rival McGill-Toolen Catholic. He ran for 144 yards in the second half after the game was tied 10-10 at the break.

AYDN HEINRICH, GAYLESVILLE: Picked up 227 yards on 19 carries with two touchdowns and caught a touchdown pass in the Trojans’ 55-38 loss to Valley Head in Class 1A, Region 8. He also had nine tackles on defense.

KEYSHAWN WOODS, CHEROKEE COUNTY: Gained 218 rushing yards on 26 carries and scored five touchdowns in a 42-29 homecoming victory over Oneonta in Class 4A, Region 6. His TD runs were 50, 12, 27, 18 and 20 yards.

TYLER THOMAS, OAKMAN: The senior running back rushed 13 times for 214 yards and six touchdowns in the first half alone in a 41-7 win over Carbon Hill in Class 3A, Region 5. 

ANTHONY DIXON, CENTRAL-TUSCALOOSA: Raced 99 yards on one carry for a touchdown and finished with 204 yards and two TDs on 14 carries  in the Falcons’ 35-0 Class 6A, Region 4 win over at Paul W. Bryant.

ELIGAH ROBERTS, ADDISON: The Bulldogs’ quarterback had 22 rushes for 201 yards and two touchdowns in a 68-8 win over Shoals Christian in Class 1A, Region 7.  Roberts also threw TD pass.

NICK PRICE, NORTH JACKSON: Led the Chiefs to a 40-28 Class 4A, Region 8 win over Madison County with 198 yards and three touchdowns on 18 carries.

JADEN RICE, BOB JONES: The Patriots’ running back ran for 190 yards and three touchdowns 54-7 victory over archrival James Clemens in 7A, Region 4.

TYKELIUS WALLACE, BULLOCK COUNTY: Ran for 188 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries to score three touchdowns in a 31-14 Class 4A, Region 3 victory over Saint James. He also passed for one score.

DEUCE ALSTON, HEWITT-TRUSSVILLE: Led the Huskies to a 28-14 win over Vestavia Hills in tough Class 7A, Region 3 with 184 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries. He also had two passes for 17 yards.

SPENCER UNRUH, CORNER: Pounded out 112 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries versus Wenonah’s highly acclaimed defense to lead the Jackets to a 28-13 win in 5A, Region 5.

DAMAZIA TAYLOR, WENONAH: Ran for 178 yards and 2 scores and pass for 78 yards in a 28-13 loss to Corner, in 5A, Region 5.

BRADY RUARK, SPRING GARDEN: Rushed for 176 yards on 18 carries and scored two touchdowns (5 and 4 yards), and also completed 6-of-7 pass attempts for 89 yards and two scores – both to Ben Baker – in a 52-33 victory over Ragland.

KENDRICK CARTER, ABBEVILLE: Rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns on 13 carries in the Yellow Jackets’ 44-42 loss to Geneva County in Class 2A, Region 2.

JAVION McLEOD, DALEVILLE: Had 168 yards rushing on 12 carries and had the Warhawks’ lone touchdown in a 36-7 loss to Straughn in Class 4A, Region 2.

CAMERON ADERHOLT, WINSTON COUNTY: Ran for 166 yards on 14 carries with one TD, and team Will Elliott added 129 yards and three touchdowns on 10 carries. Elliott also passed for 41 passing yards and one TD in the 51-25 win over Tanner in Class 2A, Region 7.

JACKSON BOWEN, PIKE LIBERAL ARTS: Gained 163 yards rushing on two touchdowns in a 20-14 loss to Calhoun.

JAYDEN MARTIN, RAMSAY: The workhorse running back had 28 rush attempts for 146 yards and two touchdowns in a hard-fought 14-13 setback to t Christian in Class 5A, Region 5.

JACOBI HARRIS, HILLCREST-TUSCALOOSA: Picked up 120 key rushing yards and one TD and also caught five passes for 17 yards and another touchdown in the Patriots’ 34-24 triumph over Hoover in Class 7A, Region 3.

RYDER ROBERTSON, GORDO: Had 141 rushing yards on just four carries with an 85-yard TD run in a 73-8 win over Hanceville in Class 3A, Region 5. James Davis also added TD runs of 29, 17 and 5 yards.

BEN BAKER, SPRING GARDEN: Ran for 129 yards on 13 carries with three touchdowns (7, 7 and 4 yards) and also caught four passes for 31 yards and two scores (13 and 8 yards) in a 52-33 win over Ragland in Class 1A, Region 8.

DAMARRION BARNES, STANHOPE ELMORE: Scored five touchdowns with 22 carries and 159 total yards in the Mustangs’ Class 6A, Region 2 victory over Percy Julian. He did most of this damage in the first half – scoring four of his five TDs before intermission.

JAXSON HOWARD, PIEDMONT: The Bulldogs’ running back and teammate Nick Mixson had a combined six carries and scored four touchdowns – Howard on runs of 42 and 21 yards and Mixson on runs of 13 and 40 yards – in a 61-6 victory over Ohatchee in Class 3A, Region 6.

PASS RECEIVING

LUCAS BEARD, SUSAN MOORE: Caught six passes for 265 yards and four TDs in a 66-50 win over Cold Springs in Class 2A, Region 6.

DYLAN JACKSON, VIGOR: The Wolves’ pass receiver had seven receptions for 246 yards and two scores in Vigor’s 50-0 triumph over LeFlore in Class 4A, Region 1.

CEDRIC SIMMONS, SOUTHSIDE-SELMA: Made 10 catches for 214 yards and one touchdown covering 62 yards in the Panthers’ 22-15 victory over Thomasville.

TAYLON GAITERS, LEEDS: Pulled in 19 pass receptions for 210 yards and three touchdowns in a 42-0 Class 5A, Region 6 win over Springville. He also had four rush attempts for 97 yards and a fourth TD.

TRE BOTHWELL, RAGLAND: The junior had a career-best effort with four receptions for 196 yards and two TDs in a 52-33 loss to Spring Garden. His long catch of the night covered 86 yards.

MARQUEZ DANIEL, B.T. WASHINGTON: Led BTW with six catches for 168 yards – with one 63-yard reception setting up a key touchdown – in a 19-6 victory8 over Talladega in Class 4A, Region 3.

PRESTON HUGULEY, LEE-SCOTT: Caught six passes for 153 yards and two touchdowns in the first half as Lee-Scott built a 34 and point halftime lead. He finished with eight  catches for 181 yards as Lee-Scott won its first Class 3A, Region 4 game 47-19 over Childersburg.

BRYSON GRISSOM, HUNTSVILLE: Caught seven passes for 148 yards and two touchdowns in a 20-13 victory over archrival Grissom in Class 7A, Region 4.

KAHDEN SMITH, HILLCREST-TUCALOOSA: Helped the Patriots upset Hoover in Class 7A, Region 3 with his outstanding pass-catching abilities. He had seven receptions for 148 yards in the 34-24 win.

GREYSON WEST, FLORALA: Made five pass receptions for 147 yards and three touchdowns in a 38-28 loss in Class 1A, Region 2 to Georgiana.

JALIJAH RUTLEDGE, MOODY: The junior led the Blue Devils with six catches for 140 yards in a 42-21 victory over Jacksonville in Class 5A, Region 6.

KERLIN HORNSBY, SAMSON: Hauled in six passes for 137 receiving yards in the Tigers’ 35-18 loss to G.W. Long in Class 2A, Region 2.

DYLAN McDANIEL, CEDAR BLUFF: Caught five passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns in a 42-20 win over Gaston. Jonas Brown also had five receptions for 60 yards and a touchdown and added six tackles and an interception on defense for the Tigers.

CONNER WALLACE, WEST END: Managed eight receptions for 129 yards and two TDs in a 16-13 loss to Falkville in 2A, Region 6.

JUDD GREEN, KINSTON: Led the Bulldogs with four receptions for 125 yards in the Bulldogs’ 29-22 loss to Red Level in Class 1A, Region 2. He also had 10 rush attempts for 85 yards and one score.

TYLER SHARP, PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN: Caught five passes for 122 yards with one touchdown and added 36 yards rushing on five carries with a game-winning 14-yard touchdown run with 5:48 left in the Eagles’ 29-22 win over Cottonwood. Sharp also had a 42.5-yard average on two punts and had 10 tackles with and caused one fumble on defense.

DEVON PRUITT, CARROLL: Had eight receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown in the Eagles’ 36-20 loss to Elmore County.

DEFENSE

KADENCE CONN, LOCUST FORK: Delivered 21 tackles at his inside linebacker position in a 42-39 loss to Blount County rival Appalachian.

SHADARIUS TOODLE, COTTAGE HILL CHRISTIAN: The Warriors defensive star had 18 tackles in a 17-13 win over Hillcrest-Evergreen in Class 3A, Region 1.

CALEB MASSEY, BILLINGSLEY: Finished with 16 tackles, including two sacks and three other tackles for losses, in the Bears’ 41-19 loss to Autauga Academy in Class 1A, Region 4.

JAGGER LUDOLF, MOODY: Managed 16 tackles, including one sack, as the Blue Devils posted a 42-21 victory over 5A, Region 6 foe Jacksonville.

LANDON MILLER, SAMSON: Totaled 15 tackles and Lonnie Miller had 12 in a 35-18 loss to G.W. Long in Class 2A, Region 2.

WALT MYRICK, WETUMPKA: Had 14 tackles in the Indians’ 31-18 Class 5A, Region 2 loss to Russell County.

COLSON LOVE, PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN: Managed 12 tackles in a 29-22 win over Class 2A, Region 2 foe Cottonwood.

GREG WILLIAMS, AUBURN: Had 12 tackles, an interception and his strong rush for anther pick in the Tigers’ 17-10 win over Opelika. He had four tackles for a loss, recovered a fumble late in the game and had another crucial pass breakup on a key third down in the 7A, Region 3 win.

A.J. SMALLWOOD, Opp: Smallwood had 12 tackles and two fumble recoveries, returning one 26 yards for a touchdown, in Opp’s 49-7 win over New Brockton.

ROBERT McNEAL, CARROLL: Led the Eagles with 13 tackles in the Eagles’ 36-20 loss to Elmore County.

JACKSON CORDER, HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC: Had 10 tackles in a 24-14 Class 1A, Region 3 loss to R.C. Hatch.

NATHAN JEFFCOAT, PIKE LIBERAL ARTS. Finished with 10 tackles and four assists in the Patriots’ 20-14 Class 2A, Region 3 loss to Calhoun.

JEREMIAH MILLER, CEDAR BLUFF: Posted 10 tackles in the Tigers’ 32-20 victory over Gaston.

ETHAN GLASS, CHEROKEE COUNTY: Posted 8.5 tackles, including one for loss, with a pass deflected and two forced fumbles in the Warriors’ 42-29 win. Keshawn Thomas also had 8.5 tackles Cherokee County.

GARRETT WITHERINGTON, BRIARWOOD CHRISTIAN: The Lions defensive end recorded four tackles-for-loss and batted down one pass in the 14-13 Class 5A, Region 5 win over Ramsay.

MICHAEL CRUM, MAE JEMISON: The defensive back had two interceptions in Mae Jemison’s 13-6 Class 6A, Region 8 victory over Hazel Green.

CARSON TINSLEY, WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN: Had three sacks on defense and rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns on nine carries in a 35-17 victory over St. John Paul II Catholic in Class 4A, Region 8.

BRADEN GORDON, MONTGOMERY ACADEMY: Had three sacks resulting in 18 yards in losses as the Eagles beat Houston Academy 48-7 in Class 3A, Region 2.

SPECIAL TEAMS

JAYSHAUN MITCHELL, HOLTVILLE: Returned a kickoff 95 yards for a critical touchdown in Holtville’s 34-31 win over Sylacauga.

ALIJAH WOOD, REELTOWN: Returned a punt 70 yards for a touchdown, and teammate Vann Thomas also raced 70 yards for a TD on a punt return in Reeltown’s 54-14 win over Horseshoe Bend in Class 2A, Region 4.

JAKENYON ALLEN, MARY MONTGOMERY: Returned a kickoff 85 yards for a touchdowns and had two other scored in the Vikings’ 41-31 win over Daphne in 7A, Region 1. He also ran for a 63-yard touchdown and caught a 13-yard TD pass.

ELI HARRIS, HAMILTON: Returned two kickoffs for 128 yards on two sprints of 64 yards each and rushed for 121 yards on 15 carries as Hamilton opened Class 4A, Region 5 with a 41-20 triumph over Cordova.

JUSTIN KIGHTLINGER, NORTHSIDE: Returned a punt 40 yards for a TD and also had two pass receptions for touchdowns in a 56-0 Class 5A, Region 4 win over Montevallo.

KRISTIAN OLIVER, Dale COUNTY: Booted two field goals of 27 yards in the Warriors’ 19-12 win over Ashford in Class 4A, Region 2.