AHSAA Heroes of the Week October 20, 2026

Thanks to the AHSAA for the article.

The two newly announced Alabama All-Star quarterbacks had polar opposite Week Eight performances.  Thompson’s Trent Seaborn struggled in a 28-27 loss to Prattville with his first four interceptions of the season. Meanwhile, Saraland’s Jamison Roberts was spectacular in their 56-14 win over Blount. The senior with the 4.3 GPA tossed a school record seven touchdowns (six in the first half) and 279 yards passing during the game. The Oklahoma commit has another amazing stat in his career that stands above all others and that is 72 touchdown passes to only six interceptions. Plus, Roberts has a sparkling 73.6% career completion percentage at Saraland.  

Here are other Heroes of Week Eight

Bobby Coleman – Central Phenix-City: Skilled signal caller was 16-of-17 for 386 yards and three touchdowns in the 56-7 Central win over Carver-Montgomery.

Central Phenix-City defense: Held Carver-Montgomery to only 83 total yards in the 56-7 win.

Jayden Aparico-Bailey – Prattville: Had four tackles, one pass defended and two interceptions in the 28-27 squeaker over Thompson.

Nash Davis – Spain Park: Big night for Jags QB with 14-of-24 passing for 214 yards and four touchdowns in the 36-29 win over Hoover.

C.J. Eldridge – Clay-Chalkville: Four touchdown passes and 352 yards on a 25-of-33 night for the ultra-talented quarterback in the 56-7 win over St. Clair County.

Demetrius Gordon – Wenonah: Big night with 1655 yards rushing and two touchdowns with a workload of 27 carries as the Dragons took down Shades Valley, 27-14.

Jackson Hyde – Oak Grove: Incredible night with 20 tackles including four tackles-for-loss and a sack in the 10-0 victory over Center Point.

J.P. Schultz – Helena:  Only three catches but all for touchdowns and 109 yards in the 20-12 win over Ramsay.

Dylan Smith – Pelham: Almost perfect night with 12-of-13 passing for 181 yards and four touchdowns plus 29 yards rushing in the 35-28 shoot-out with Calera.

Charlie Taaffe – Vestavia Hills: Slippery QB had 192 yards on 36 attempts and three touchdowns in the 27-24 hard fought win over Hewitt-Trussville.

M.J. Tyson – Gardendale: Ran for 200 yards and four touchdowns in the 35-21 win over Huffman.

Jordan T. Williams – Hoover: In a heart-breaking loss, Williams had 102 yards rushing and four TDs plus two pass break-ups and six tackles on defense in the loss to Spain Park.

Parker Turley – Buckhorn: Five touchdowns (total) on 21-for-33 passing and 231 yards plus a 78-yard touchdown run in the 49-20 victory over Gadsden City.

Aidan Davis – Austin: Had an amazing 49 rush attempts for 251 yards and two touchdowns as the Black Bears knock off previously unbeaten Florence 21-17.

Kylen Stover – West Morgan: Stover with 163 yards and three TDs on only nine carries plus three receptions for 67 yards and a TD as West Morgan upsets Hamilton 49-36.

Charleston Owens – Madison Academy: Talented QB had only four incompletions (21-of-25) for 264 yards and three TDs plus another score on the ground and 64 yards rushing as the Mustangs took down John Carroll 42-0.

Christian Richey – Columbia: Tough running for Richey with 227 yards on 29 carries and a score in the Eagle’s loss 27-7 to Albertville.

Kendrick Able – Theodore: Rushed for 255 yards and three touchdowns on 23 attempts in the Bobcat’s 34-12 win over Murphy.

Theo Jackson – Faith Academy: Led a Rams defense with 12 tackles (sack and two interceptions including a pick six) in a 20-6 win over Houston Academy.

Gunner Rivers – St. Michael: Strong return for the senior with 17-of-27 passing for 230 yards and four touchdowns in his first full game back in the 48-27 win over Glenwood.

Saint Thomas – Baker: Four tackles for loss including a sack and blocked punt that eventually was the game winning play in the defeat of Alma Bryant, 21-14.

Tre Taylor – Bibb County: Led a 35-7 win over West Blocton with 216 yards rushing and two touchdowns on a heavy night of 34 carries.

Blaize Wakefield – Hubbertville: Four touchdowns and 224 yards passing during the 51-14 dominating win over Pickens County.

Bennett Green – Northside: Northside’s career rushing lead adds to his total with 232 yards on only 19 carries and three touchdowns as they take down Shelby County 35-7.

JohnWil Spruiel – Sulligent: Special night for Spruiel with 262 yards rushing and five TDs on 28 attempts to secure second place in Region 5 (1A) and a 42-28 win over Lynn.

Tatum Perry – Cherokee County: Totaled five touchdowns with 151 yards rushing in their 27-14 defeat of Good Hope.

Jack England – Coosa Christian: Huge night with 327 yards and four touchdowns in the 55-0 win over West End.

Zyien Dupree – Gaston:  Z.D. makes another hero appearance with 378 yards rushing and five touchdowns as Gaston got past Wellborn 32-14.

Jaxson Howard – Piedmont: Three touchdowns on 189 yards rushing and 26 carries as Piedmont blasted Vincent 48-6.

White Plains football: The Wildcats took down Talladega 35-20 to clinch their first postseason berth in thirty-two years. Jonah Hix led the defense with two sacks.

M.J. Morris – Alexandria: Impressive 19 catches and 201 yards in the close 23-14 loss to Leeds. Alexandria’s first loss of the season.