Holly Pond’s Boston Gibbs has a Record-Setting Performance to Claim the AHSAA Football Spotlight

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Holly Pond's Boston Gibbs

MONTGOMERY – Record-setting performances in high school football can happen on any night …. And in any game. Just ask the folks in Cullman County who attended last week’s 74-41 Holly Pond win over Hanceville.   In that wild game, Boston Gibbs turned in the performance of his career with 280 yards rushing, seven touchdowns rushing and five two-point conversions.   Gibbs earned this week’s AHSAA Football Spotlight with a sensational performance for the Broncos (1-1). He edged two other outstanding rushing efforts by Randolph County’s Mo Winston, who led the Tigers to a 64-50 win over Central Coosa, and Ryder Gipson of Fyffe, who helped the Red Devils beat Pisgah 60-28.     Holly Pond coach Will McDaniel, in his second season as the Broncos’ head coach, directed Holly Pond to a 4-6 record last season in very tough Class 3, Region 8. His team finished the season averaging 32.4 points per game and yielded 33.0 points each week. The Broncos (1-1), with two games in the book this season, have scored 398 points in 12 games for McDaniel and yielded 396 during his head-coaching tenure.   One reason for the surge on offense is Gibbs, a senior who helped his team tie the school’s scoring record (74) last week. The record was set in 2024 with a 74-36 win over the same Cullman County rivals.    Gibbs, lining up at quarterback, completed 4-of-7 passes for 135 yards and one TD and also connected on two 2-point conversion passes. The multi-talented Gibbs also rushed 17 times for 280 yards and seven touchdowns. He tacked on five 2-point conversions with quarterback keepers – and had two passing. He had a hand in seven two-point plays. He also had one kickoff return for 17 yards, and on defense, he had four tackles including two sacks. One sack forced a fumble which Holly Pond recovered and converted the turnover into a TD a few plays later.   He finished with 417 total yards, accounted for eight touchdowns, scored 52 points himself and accounted for 60 of Holly Pond’s 74 points.    Miguel Garcia also contributed in a big way –especially on the special teams. He rushed for 85 yards on four carries had scored one rushing TD. He also retuned two kickoff returns for 92 yards, including a 74-yard return for a TD. He caught two passes for 90 yards and one TD – thrown by Gibbs. Garcia finished with 267 all-purpose yards and two TDs.    Garcia also recorded seven tackles with one sack.    The final numbers for Holly Pond were 74 points – all scored in the first three quarters – with 563 yards total offense. His team rushed for 428 yards and eight TDs on 32 plays and passed for 135 yards and another offensive TD. For the night, Holly Pond had 10 TDs and seven 2-point conversions to account for the school’s record-tying effort. The 115 points scored by both teams rank the total points tied for 15^th most all-time according to the AHSAA Record Book online.     Winston, Randolph County High School’s outstanding running back, had 29 carries for 373 rushing yards and six touchdowns – and also scored a seventh touchdown on a 17-yard pass reception as the Tigers (2-0) outscored Central Coosa 64-50. That total point production by both teams rank tied for 16^th all-time.     In two games this season, Winston has gained 636 yards on 42 carries with 10 touchdowns. He has 12 total TDs counting his pass reception last week and a kickoff return for a score in the Randolph County’s first win of the season.    Fyffe’s Gipson led the Red Devils (1-1) to a 60-28 victory over Pisgah with 368 yards rushing and seven touchdowns on 19 carries. His scoring runs covered 1, 1, 4, 7, 60, 87 and 52 yards as Fyffe (1-1) delivered career coaching victory 361 for head coach Paul Benefield.    Gipson’s performance came on the heels of the Red Devils’ season-opening 35-6 loss to Maplesville in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic season opener. That 29-point defeat was the biggest margin in a loss for Fyffe in 329 games – dating back 27 seasons to 1998 when Clay County beat Fyffe in the first round of the state playoffs 48-7.  

Other top performances reported from last week’s prep football action include:

MILESTONES

TRENT SEABORN, THOMPSON: The Warriors’ junior quarterback, who went over 7,000 career passing yards last week, completed 38-of-56 passes for 362 yards and three touchdowns in Thompson’s 24-23 overtime loss to Grayson (GA). His 56 passes attempted rank ninth most in a single game in the AHSAA Record Book, tying him with St. Michael Catholic junior Gunner Rivers (2023) and current Sylacauga head coach Chris Smelley  (2005). Smelley’s effort came in the Class 1A state finals against Brantley in a 43-31 loss in a state-record passing effort (29-of-56 passing, 565 yards) that season. Rivers, now a junior, was 39-of-56 for 356 yards and three TDs in a 41-20 loss to Gulf Shores when he was a freshman. The state record for pass attempts (68) was set by Northview of Dothan’s Robert Nomberg in 1987 in a 37-of-68 performance good for 379 yards and three TDs in a 33-23 loss to Greenville.   Seaborn’s 38 completions ranks tied for third with Piedmont’s Cole Wilson in last season’s 30-28 playoff win over Fyffe and Westminster Christian’s Brian Park.  Wilson was 38-of-54 for 388 yards and three TDs, and Park was 38-of-62 for  447 yards in a 2008 win over Red Bay. Tyler Caldwell of Cullman and James Raines of Berry in Fayette County rank 1-2 in completions. Caldwell was 52-of-61 in a win over Mountain Brook in 2008, and Raines was 39-of-44 in a 61-14 loss to Pickens County in 2016.   The Thompson quarterback became just the 33^rd quarterback in AHSAA history to surpass 7,000 career passing yards – and he still has the rest of 2025 and his senior year in 2006 remaining. He is now 564-of-881 passing with 7,088 yards and 74 career TDs. More importantly, he has led the Warriors of Coach Mark Freeman to two 7A state titles and one runner-up finish in the last three seasons.

MARS HILL DELIVERS DOUBLE WHAMMY: Seniors Jaxon Penn and Hudson Higgins each rushed for more than 200 yards as the Panthers (2-0) downed Class 5A Russellville 47-19. It marked the first time in school history that two running backs rushed for more than 200 yards in the same game for the Panthers. Penn picked up 207 yards rushing on 18 carries and scored two touchdowns with a long run of 67 yards for one of his touchdown runs. He also recorded seven tackles and an interception on defense. Higgins rushed for 216 yards and three touchdowns on 11 carries with one TD run of 85 yards and also had seven tackles and an interception on defense. He returned the pick 40 yards for his fourth TD of the game for Mars Hill Bible (2-0).

ROLLIE PINTO, PIEDMONT: Piedmont’s senior receiver who set the single-season state record last season with 1,826 yards receiving on 108 catches, caught five passes for 89 yards and TDs of 32 and 9 yards in last week’s 43-0 victory over Saks in Class 3A, Region 6 win. Quarterback Cole Austin was 13-of-17 passing overall with 177 yards and the two TDs to Pinto.

LANDYN SMITH, ST. CLAIR COUNTY: Completed 26-of-39 passes for 335 yards and six touchdowns to lead the Saints to a 42-28 win over defending Class 5A state champion Montgomery Catholic to snap a 44-game regular-season winning streak. Smith and his teammates became first team since 2020 to hand the Knights a regular-season loss since Montgomery Academy beat their city rivals 32-21 in the sixth week of the season. His favorite targets were junior Joshua Douthard and senior Tra’vell Jones. Douthard had 11 catches for 135 yards and four TDs, and Jones caught six passes for 106 yards and one TD – albeit a 50-yard strike.    Smith has led the St. Clair County (2-0) this season with 42 completions in 60 pass attempts for 611 yards and nine touchdowns. His pass completion percentage is 70.0%. He was 159-of-269 passing last season for 2,583 yards and 39 touchdowns. He went over 400 yards three times in 2024 – including his last two games in the Saints 5-5 season. He was 17-of-21 in a season-ending 55-21 win over rival Ashville, finishing with 403 yards and eight touchdowns. He was 26-of-50 for 400 yards and three TDs in the ninth game of 2024 in a 50-26 loss to Jacksonville, and completed 24-of-43 passes for 427 yards and five scores last season in a 42-35 setback to Leeds.

VALLEY’S DIAZ BOOTS 5 FIELD GOALS: Junior kicker Santiago Diaz nailed 5-of-5 field goals last week to score 15 points in the Rams’ 37-21 win over Smiths Station. Diaz now has kicked 7-of-8 field goals on the season. His 5 field goals in one game ties five other place-kickers before him for second place in the AHSAA  Football Record Book online. Jack O’Neil of McGill-Toolen Catholic holds the record (6) in an 18-16 win over Theodore last season. He scored all 18 of his team’s points. Those with five made field goals in a single game include Crosby Gray of Spain Park in a 15-14 win over Thompson in 2015; Sage Ledbetter of Auburn in a 45-18 win over Jeff Davis in 2013; Josh Woodard of Decatur in a 15-0 victory over Grissom in 2001; Tim Rogers of Mountain Brook in a 21-7 victory over Huffman in 1990; and Ricky Beck of Geneva in a 15-0 victory over Pike County in 1970.

DELIVERING IN THE CLUTCH

OAK MOUNTAIN WINS ON LAST PLAY: With time running out, Eagles quarterback Charlie Vacarella fired a 46-yard touchdown strike to receiver Kolby King to tie the game with Pelham at 29-20. Kicker Josh Renfroe then converted the crucial extra point despite penalty that pushed the attempt back 15 yards, securing the last-second victory for Oak Mountain (2-0). The Panthers had taken a 29-23 advantage with just 47 seconds remaining when quarterback Dylan Smith connected with Jordan Winston for the go-ahead touchdown pass. Pelham’s Marcus Arnold finished the night with 11 catches for 172 yards and one TD, and he also returned a punt 70 yards  for another score.

WILSON PARRISH, HOUSTON ACADEMY: Climaxed a 10-play, 77-yard drive late in the fourth quarter with a 6-yard TD reception from quarterback Judson Bailey to give the Raiders a 33-32 comeback win over Pike County. His catch came with 1:59 remaining and was followed by a clutch defensive play by Harrison Milanowski, who blocked a  30-yard field goal try by the Bulldogs with 30 seconds remaining. Parrish finished the night with six catches for 169 yards and four touchdowns. Bailey finished the night 11-of-20 passing for 218 yards the four TD tosses to Parrish.

MARCUS REEVES, DOTHAN: Sparked the Wolves (2-0) to a 37-34 win over Monroe (GA) with the game-winning touchdown with 2:11 remaining in the game at Rip Hewes Stadium to finish off a grueling 60-yard drive. Jordan Rollins then added the important two-point conversion to give Dothan its final three-point margin. Quarterback Sam Broadaway was 7-of-12 passing for 177 yards and  two TDs for Dothan.

MASON BURKHARDT, ENTERPRISE: Not to be outdone, Dothan’s biggest rival Enterprise (2-0) nipped Pike Road 24-17 with a 4-yard TD run by Burkhardt, the Wildcats’ quarterback, with 2:05 left to play to break  17-17 tie.

E.J. HOLMES, REHOBTH: Helped the Rebels (1-1) pick up their first win of the season with a dazzling 40-yard touchdown pass late in the fourth quarter to give Rehobeth a 25-20 win over Carroll of Ozark. Holmes took the pass from quarterback Grant Golson, then shook off several defenders before breaking loose for the score. Carroll had one last-ditch effort, however, but the Eagles’ long pass on the final play of the game fell incomplete at the Rebels’ 20-yard line.

RUSHING

JASON TODD, MOBILE CHRISTIAN: The workhorse running back had 33 carries for 347 yards and three touchdowns in the Leopards’ 45-35 victory over Presbyterian (MS). He also returned a kickoff 86 yards for a score and had a 45-yard TD reception to finish with five touchdowns.

MACARRI JOHNSON, WEST MORGAN: Ran for 293 yards and four touchdowns on 20 carries in a 47-21 Class 4A, Region 7 win over Brooks.

TYEKELIS WLLALCE, BULLOCK COUNTY: The 6-foot-1, 220-pound quarterback has completed just 1-of-9 passes this season in two games. Don’t fret, however. The husky signal caller rushed for 276 yards and four touchdowns on 12 carries last week to lift the team from Union Springs to a 28-0 victory over Montgomery’s Park Crossing. He has 386 yards and five TDs rushing on the season.

BRADEN GILLILAND, APPALACHIAN: The senior running back had 36 carries for 249 yards and two touchdowns in the Eagles’ hard-fought 20-14 win over Blount County rival Cleveland. He has 61 carries this season for 467 yards and five TDs. He currently has 3,841 career rushing yards on 492 rush attempts with 47 touchdowns since his freshman season.

E.J. CROWELL, JACKSON: Needed just 11 carries to pile up 242 rushing yards and two touchdowns as the Aggies (1-1) blanked Demopolis 41-0.

MICAH PLEDGER, JASPER: Led the Vikings to a 62-27 win over Sipsey Valley with 239 yard rushing yards and three touchdowns on just 10 carries.

JACOBI EDMONDSON, SCOTTSBORO: Rushed 31 times for 207 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-0 win over North Jackson.  In the process he became the eighth player in Scottsboro football history to rush for 3,000-plus yards in a career.  He is currently ranked seventh on the list with 3,116 yards.  He has scored at least one rushing touchdown in five consecutive games.  For his career, Edmondson now has 14 games with more than 100 yards rushing, and he has five 200-yards plus efforts as well.

TYSHAWN SELLERS, ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL: The freshman running back had just six carries but finished with 201 yards and two touchdowns in a 48-17 win in the Class 6A, Region 1 opener over Baldwin County.

ANTHONY DIXON, CENTRAL-TUSCALOOSA: Ran for 192 yards on 19 carries and scored two touchdowns in the 27-7 win over Calera.

ZAKORIEN CHAMBLISS, SYLACAUGA: Helped the Aggies (2-0) beat Montevallo 33-0 last week with 189 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries.

DAMAZIA TAYLOR, WENONAH: Had 350 total yards – 150 passing and 200 rushing – in the Dragons 35-0 win over Midfield. He also rushed for two scores and passed for two TDs.

KENDRICK ABLE, THEODORE: Rushed for 174 yards on 17 carries and scored the game-winning touchdown on a 5-yard run with 1:48 remaining as the Bobcats downed Spanish Fort 28-17.

NOAH MOSS, ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC: Picked up 151 rushing yards and three  touchdowns on 10 carries in the Cardinals’ 49-28 victory over John Carroll Catholic.

GUS REVELS, SAMSON: Ran for 191 yards and a touchdown, completed 1-of-2 passes for 18 yards and added a 2-point conversion run in a 44-20 win over Pike Liberal Arts.

JUDD GREEN, KINSTON: Rushed for 173 yards and three touchdowns on 28 carries and added a fourth touchdown on an 8-yard TD catch in the Bulldogs’ 34-16 win over Geneva County.

BRODY HODGES, PLAINVIEW: Led the Bears to a 26-17 triumph over Westminster Christian in their Class 4A, Region 8 opener. He had 171 rushing yards on 20 carries.

KEYSHAWN WOODS, CHEROKEE COUNTY: Picked up 166 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 19 carries in the Warriors’ 25-0 victory over Arab.

JAYDEN CRAIG, HEADLAND: Combined with backfield mate Kam Sconiers to help the Rams (2-0) run past Henry County rival Abbeville 54-6. Craig had 103 rushing yards and three TDs, and Sconiers had 110 rushing  yards, one TD, six tackles and an interception in the win. Kendrick Carter led Abbeville 173 yards on 23 rush attempts and scored the Yellow Jackets’ only touchdown on a 51-yard run.

EMARION JACKSON, HOUSTON COUNTY: Picked up 179 yards rushing and two touchdowns in the Lions’ 36-24 victory over Graceville (FL). Teammate Zy’Kevious  Neal-Culver added 126 yards rushing and scored  three touchdowns. 

KELIN HORNSBY, SAMSON: Had 217 yards total offense in the Tigers’ 44-20 win over Pike Liberal Arts. He had 101 yards rushing and a TD on seven carries, caught three passes for 70 yards and two touchdowns, and he returned a punt 46 yards for a fourth touchdown in the win.

PASSING

TATE GRAHAM, BAKER: The junior quarterback was 13-of-19 passing for 347 yards and six touchdowns in a 42-14 win over Alma Bryant in Class 7A, Region 1. He seven Baker possessions and finished six with TD passes.

CADEN FOREMAN, VALLEY: Led the Rams (2-0) to a 37-21 victory over Smiths Station with a 20-of-27 passing performance. He finished with 322 yards and four TDs – and no interceptions.

SAMMY DUNN, VIGOR: Was 17-of-22 passing for 305 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 45 yards and four TDs as the Wolves (2-0) beat Tuscaloosa County 61-14.

BOBBY COLEMAN, CENTRAL-PHENIX CITY: Completed 15-of-23 passes for 300 yards and 2 TDs in a win over The First Academy.

CHARLIE SKIPPER, WETUMPKA: The sophomore quarterback passed for 275 yards and three TDs completing 20-of-36 passes in the Indians’ 40-30 loss to Chelsea.

MASON ELAM, NORTHRIDGE: Completed 20-of-25 passes for 272 yards and three TDs in a 25-20 win over American Christian.

BROADY BLEVINS, WESTBROOKCHRISTIAN: Completed 12-of-18 pass attempts for 256 yards and two touchdowns to Brodie Johnson (8 and 23 yards) in the Warriors’ 44-7 win over Glencoe.

MASON McATEER, COLLINSVILLE: Completed 10-of-15 pass attempts for 230 yards and two scores. He also ran for 153 yards on 15 rushes and scored on a 72-yard run in the first quarter in the Panthers’ 53-6 win over Cedar Bluff. Teammate Noah Johnson also rushed for four touchdowns with short runs of 8,8, 10 and 2 yards.

JAKE LOWERY, MOODY: Passed for 224 yards and three touchdowns on a 14-of-23 performance in the Blue Devils’ 31-7 victory over Oxford.

GUNNER RIVERS, ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC: The Cardinals’ junior QB was 16-of-19 for 209 yards and four touchdowns, all in the first half, in a 49-28 win over John Carroll.

ALEC ASHLEY, SAND ROCK: Completed 22-of-39 pass attempts for 193 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for 52 yards on 15 carries with a score in a 33-14 setback at West End of Walnut Grove on Friday.

JAXON HAMBY, WEST END: Accounted for five touchdowns in the Patriots’33-14 win over Sand Rock. He finished with 189 yards passing.

COLE AUSTIN, PIEDMONT: Led the Bulldogs to a 43-0 Class 3A, Region 6 victory over Saks with a 13-of-17 passing performance for 177 yards and two touchdowns.

KELLEN STEWART, CHARLES HENDERSON: Was 11-of-18 passing for 174 yards and  two TDs to lead the Class 5A Trojans past Class 2A Highland Home 49-12.

CASEY KNOWLES, HEADLAND: Completed 9-of-13 passes for two touchdowns in the Rams’ 54-6 win over Abbeville.

TALAN WICKER, OPP: Was 5-of-7 passing for 140 yards and two touchdowns (73 and 38 yards) and also had a rushing touchdown in the Bobcats’ 26-14 win over Northview (FL).

 PASS RECEIVING

GRAYSON HARPER, VESTAVIA HILLS: Snagged nine pass receptions for 214 yards, including a 33-yard TD catch, as the Rebels (2-0) beat Auburn 42-14.

LAWSON TERRY, LAWRENCE COUNTY: Sparked the Red Devils to a 26-14 victory over Rogers with eight pass receptions for 174 yards and two TDs. He hauled in one TD pass covering 93 yards.

MARCUS ARNOLD, PELHAM: Caught 11 passes for 172 yards and a TD and returned a punt 70 yards for another score in the Panthers’ last-second 30-29 loss to Oak Mountain.

DANIEL GEORGE, DOTHAN:  Managed four pass receptions for 152 yards and two TDs in the Wolves’ 37-34 win over Monroe (GA).D.J. HINES, OPP: Grabbed five pass receptions for 140 yards and two touchdowns in the Bobcats’ 26-14 win over Northview (FL).

BRAYLEN AVERETT, CENTRAL-PHENIX CITY: The freshman receiver caught six passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns as the Red Devils (2-0) bet First Academy of Orlando (Fl) 38-35.

SAGE BENNETT, BOAZ: Had nine pass receptions for 122 yards in the Pirates’ 31-10 win over Albertville. The game was 85^th time the two schools have met on the football field dating back to 1938. Albertville leads the series 58-26-1.

JORDAN SKANES, ANDALUSIA: Hauled down four receptions for 116 yards and three touchdowns and also had 18 rushing yards on three carries as the Bulldogs downed Hillcrest-Evergreen 52-7.

TATE ESPEY, NORTHRIDGE: Snared seven passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns in Northridge’s 44-12 victory over American Christian.

DEFENSE

CALEB MASSEY, BILLINGSLEY: Had 20 tackles, including a sack resulting in  a 7-yard loss, in the Bears’ 43-40 loss to Fayetteville.

C.J. BROWN, CORNER: Recorded 17 tackles in the Yellow Jackets’ 46-6 victory over Dora.

CAYDEN CARROLL, VINCENT: The 5-foot-8, 130-poun middle linebacker had tackles in Vincent’s 37-18 win over B.B. Comer.

BRYANT ERWIN, NEW HOPE: Had 19 tackles in New Hope’s 42-28 victory over DAR in Class 4A, Region 8.

DYLAN DUNCAN, CHEROKEE COUNTY: Posted 15 tackles, including one for loss, with a forced fumble and a batted ball in the Warriors' 25-0 victory over Arab. Teammate Jayquan Diamond also had two interceptions.

JA’DAVIOUS LEMENE, DOTHAN: Had 11 tackles and Cason Booth also had 11 in the Wolves’ 37-34 win over Monroe (GA).

BRODY CONNER, HOUSTON ACADEMY: Totaled 11 tackles, including two quarterback sacks in the Raiders’ 33-32 win. His final sack came with 35 seconds remaining with the Bulldogs deep in Raiders territory to help seal the win.

BLAYNE WOOD, G.W. LONG: Totaled in 13 tackles in the Rebels’ 25-0 loss to Dale County.

KALEB MORRIS, MARY MONTGOMERY: Totaled 11 tackles with two sacks, another tackle for a loss, had two hurries and blocked a field goal in the Vikings’ 22-19 victory over Gulf Shores.

ROBERT TAYLOR, PARKER: Had 11 tackles and 2 sacks as the Thundering Herd (2-0) beat Mountain Brook 27-11.

SHADARIUS TOODLE, COTTAGE HILL CHRISTIAN: Had 10 tackles, one interception and ran for a 65-yard touchdown in the Warriors’ 48-10 victory over Satsuma.

DAYLEN SCOTT, MADISON ACADEMY: Returned an interception for a 60-yard touchdown in a 49-7 win over Randolph in the Class 4A, Region 8 open. He also rushed  for three scores on offense.

JAYLEN GRIFFIN, DALE COUNTY: Had 11 tackles on defense and rushed for 125 yards and a 63-yard TD on 10 carries to lead the Warriors past G.W. Long 25-0.

JUNIOR WRIGHT, GENEVA COUNTY: Accounted for 11 tackles, including one tackle for a loss, in the Bulldogs’ 34-16 loss to Kinston.

SAWYER BIENVENU, PROVIDENCE CHRISTIAN: Earned 10 tackles, including one for a loss, in the Eagles’ 27-6 loss to Arnold (FL).

PAYTON COLLINS, NEW BROCKTON: Finished with 10 tackles, including one for a loss, and recovered a fumble in the Gamecocks’ 48-24 win over Slocomb.

JAY RAGLAND, ASHFORD: Had nine tackles, including two for losses and one quarterback sack as the Jackets (2-0) beat Cottonwood 23-14. Teammate Zi Walker also had seven tackles, one sack and three stops resulting in losses.

TERRENCE THOMAS, CHARLES HENDERSON: Had seven tackles and returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown in the Trojans’ 48-12 win over Highland Home. He also rushed for two TDs on offense.

ROBERT McNEAL, CARROLL: Had 18 tackles in the Eagles’ 25-20 loss to Rehobeth. Teammate Zekeyden Vincent also contributed 12 tackles.

SPECIAL TEAMS

HARRISON MILANOWSKI, HOUSTON ACADEMY: With the Raiders leading 33-32, he blocked a 30-yard field goal try by Pike County on the last play of the game to seal the win. He also blocked an extra-point try earlier in the contest to provide the one-point lead at the end. He also returned four kickoffs for 95 total yards in the game – an average of 23.8 yards per return.

READ BARBER, WESTBROOK CHRISTIAN: Connected on 5-of-5 extra point tries, kicked a field goal, and averaged 56 yards on three punts with all three landing inside the 20-yard line in the Warriors’ 44-7 win over Glencoe.

JACKSON DAUGHTRY, WICKSBURG: Blocked a punt for a safety in the Panthers’ 56-14 win over Geneva. Teammate Seth Williams also returned a kickoff 60 yards for a touchdown.

JAVEON McLEOD, DALEVILLE: Returned a punt 60 yards for a touchdown and also rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries as the Warhawks beat Florala 40-8.

COLE RAEUCHLE, SCOTTSBORO: The senior place-kicker booted four extra points in the Wildcats’ 28-0 victory over North Jackson, giving him 137-of-146 for his career. He also had had eight kickoffs  this season with seven touchbacks with the boot going into the end zone.

ESTON KILPATRICK, ARITON: Blocked a punt and returned it 15 yards for a touchdown in Ariton’s 44-13 win over Georgiana.