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B.B. COMER
Tigers Comer wants to redeem itself
Tigers enter the 2026 season in a bad mood with something to prove.
By CHRIS FERNSLER
That is possible, and B.B. Comer is out to make amends and win games.
That is where B.B. Comer and head coach Adam Fossett currently reside. “We need to tackle better and execute better. We’ve got to handle adversity, and we need to get the most out of every kid,” Fossett said. So, can the Tigers regain their former winning form in 2A?
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he last two football seasons have been hard to accept for B.B. Comer.
The Tigers lost more games than they won in Class 3A. Comer, a historically persistent playoff team, did not make it to the cold weather playoff games in 2024-25. 6 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
That stung like a bee after B.B. Comer’s four straight seasons of 103, 10-3, 12-3 and 13-1 from 2020-23 in Class 2A. The Tigers made deep playoff runs in all of those seasons. Now back in Class 2A, Comer aims on making a comeback of football sorts this season and well into the future. The
“It’s going to depend on performance and attention to detail. We’re going to play with an attitude and effort,” Fossett said. “We’re going to be accountable,
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and we’re going to play with a chip on our shoulder.” Comer will dress out 40 players who think they can get back into the winning frame of mind. It all begins on the offensive line where the Tigers are capable of dominating with a wall of talent. The Tigers are big and aggressive with senior linemen Joshua Ruiz (6foot-2, 290 pounds), and Tahj Hughes (6-foot, 235 pounds) and junior blocker Dylan Davenport (6-foot-1, 250 pounds). They are expected to open holes for a pesky B.B. Comer running game led
by senior Cristian Jemison and junior fullback Terrell Powell (5-foot-10, 210 pounds). Comer will balance out its offense with a big-armed passing attack with either sophomore Traveon Reynolds or senior quarterback Max Fossett doing the slinging. They both have good deliveries.
defensive tackle, Hughes at linebacker, Jemison at safety and senior Jacob Swain (6-foot-1, 185 pounds) at cornerback.
Fossett and Reynolds will also have two speedy targets to pass to with B.B. Comer senior wide receiver Kamari Fair and sophomore pass catcher Braylen Jones. The Comer defense is an upgraded unit as well. The Tigers are more polished than last year with Ruiz at
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15 — Bailey Arnold, Soph., RB/LB 19 — Braylon Jones, Soph., WR/DB 21 — Brody Parrish, Fr., RB/LB 25 — Michael Mask, Jr., TE/DB 32 — Terrell Powell, Soph., FB/LB 34 — Kaven Castleberry, Fr., RB/LB 40 — Jarred O’Barr, Sr., FB/DE 50 — Brantley Hudson, Fr., OL/DL
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CHILDERSBURG
Tigers Childersburg returns 19 starters By CHRIS FERNSLER Daily Home Sports Writer
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ptimism is back in the stadium, and that’s a good thing.
After wading through last year’s 0-10 football season, Childersburg appears to be a vastly different and a much-improved team this year. “We’ve got a chip on our shoulder, and we’re putting last year behind us. We have a ton of starters back, and we’re tightening our bond,” said Childersburg head football coach Matt Zedaker. The Tigers will most certainly play with a purpose this fall. “We’re excited to put a new product on the field. We have to get better 10 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
at blocking and tackling, but our confidence level is up,” Zedaker said. Childersburg has 45 players who have something to prove, and they want nothing less. The Tigers have 19 starting players back — nine on offense and 10 on defense. “Year two is always better, and we’re hungry for success. We’re bought in,” said Zedaker, who is beginning his second season with Childersburg High. The Tigers are looking for fewer penalties and more 70-yard drives. The Childersburg offense is ready to roll, too, with senior quarterback Jamarion Davis, junior running back Dallas Brown and senior halfback Kevin Chapman (5-foot-
10, 165 pounds). The Tigers have speed to burn, too. Davis has been clocked at 4.4 seconds in the 40-meter dash, and he isn’t the only offensive weapon for CHS. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
CHILDERSBURG 2026 FOOTBALL ROSTER 0 — Amari Hale, Soph. 1 — Jamarion Davis, Sr. 2 — Kevin Chatman, Sr. 3 — Tristan Powell, Jr. 4 — Jaxson Wheeler, Sr. 5 — Desmond Estell, Soph. 6 — Elijah Beckley, Sr. 7 — Jayden Barclay, Soph. 8 — Lashon Estelle, Sr. 9 — Tamarrion Hartley, Sr. 10 — Mason Williams, Soph. 12 — Dallas Brown, Jr. 13 — Jeremiah Traylor, Jr. 14 — Javin McKinney, Soph. 16 — Cedric Keith, Fr. 18 — J’Kolby Thomas, Sr. 19 — Caden Chambliss, Sr. 20 — Jazharion McMillian, Jr. 21 — Bentley Dickinson, Soph. 22 — Jamarius Davis, Sr. 23 — Shamaal Hale, Sr. 25 — Damareo Simmons, Soph. 26 — Geomari Rivers, Jr. 30 — Quen Brookins, Soph. 31 — Tahj Hale, Fr. 32 — Adward Holley, Soph. 34 — Jakoren Twyman, Soph. 35 — Iyin Smith, Fr. 41 — Samaj Mack, Jr. 44 — Edgerin Borden, Jr. 50 — Jamarius Davis, Sr. 51 — Brayden Garrett, Jr. 52 — Damareo Simmons, Soph. 53 — Blake Hemby, Soph. 55 — Justice Washington, Sr. 56 — Kamaree Swain, Sr. 57 — Sedric Turner, Sr. 59 — Demetri Swain, Fr. 60 — Carson Jones, Soph. 61 — Carter Sears, Fr. 62 — Durward McGhee, Fr. 73 — Lazavion Garrett, Soph. 76 — Kam’Ron Heath, Soph. 77 — Mal’aki Garrett, Soph. 78 — Jesse Morris, Sr. 79 — Amare Garrett, Soph.
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“We’ve got speed, strength and attitude. We could be good,” Zedaker said. The Tigers expect to get an offensive line push, Class 3A style, with senior Justice Washington (6-foot-4, 245 pounds), and sophomores Amare Garrett (6-foot-4, 335 pounds), Carson Jones (5-foot-11, 240 pounds) and Lazavion Garrett (6-foot-1, 285 pounds). Childersburg’s defense is another improved unit since the 2025 season. “We should be 100 times better than last year,” said Zedaker. The Tigers have some Friday night thumpers with Washington at defensive
end, senior Jaxson Wheeler at linebacker, sophomore Jayden Barclay at free safety and sophomore Adward Holley at linebacker.
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COOSA VALLEY ACADEMY
Rebels Rebels are back for more By CHRIS FERNSLER Daily Home Sports Writer
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y no means is Coosa Valley Academy just another 8-man football team.
The Rebels are growing by leaps and bounds, and they’re coming off a state playoff season in the AISA (Alabama Independent School Association) from 2025. Coosa Valley scored over 60 points in three of its games last season. There will be more of the same this year, according to the Coosa Valley football script. “We have athletes and speed. There’s no turning back,” Rebels head coach Reece Donahoo said. “We’re going to 14 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
turn some heads. We’re going to set the tone, and we’re going to be explosive.” Coosa Valley will be doing it with senior quarterback Parker Dennis throwing some heat-seeking passes. Dennis, a 6-foot-2, 180-pound downfield dandy, has a nose for the big play. He can throw 40-yard passes with just a flick of the wrist. “Parker can make the right reads, and he can throw on the run,” Donahoo said. Dennis will voluntarily be a part of the Rebels running game, too. The Rebels, who don’t exactly have running backs in their offensive scheme, will rely on the legs of Dennis and the sprint-happy Coosa Valley wide receivers.
Some reverses and trick plays are planned. The Rebel offense will not be predictable. “We’re going to turn it up a notch and spread defenses out. We’ve got some - CONTINUED ON PAGE 16
COOSA VALLEY ACADEMY 2026 FOOTBALL ROSTER 0 — Colton Smith, TE/LB, sophomore 1 – Sawyer Braswell, WR/DB, sophomore 2 – Levi Wiggins, WR/DB, sophomore 3 – Kellin Smith, WR/DB, junior 5 – Finn Stacey, WR/LB, senior 6 – Kyler Johns, TE/LB, junior 8 – Trent Cheeks, WR/DB, junior 9 – Parker Dennis, QB, senior 12 – Colton Reeves, OL/DL, sophomore 13 – Bryant Ballenger, OL/LB, sophomore 22 – Ethan Hollingsworth, OL/DL, senior 60 – Robert Peoples, OL/DL, junior 64 – Kai Santiago, OL/DL, junior
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football players, and they are out here with a purpose,” Donahoo said. Coosa Valley has some of the quickest wide receivers in the AISA with the trio of Kellin Smith (6-foot-1, 160 pounds),
Finn Stacey (5-foot-11, 170 pounds) and sophomore standout Levi Wiggins (5foot-9, 170 pounds). Stacey and Smith are senior road runners with big play potential.
The Rebels also have a big boy offensive line with senior Ethan Hollingsworth (6-foot-2, 180 pounds), and juniors Robert Peoples (6-foot, 260 pounds) and Kai Santiago (6-foot-1, 231 pounds). Sophomore tight end Colton Smith (6foot-1, 150 pounds) loves contact down in the trenches, too, for Coosa Valley. “We can get off the ball and driveblock,” Donahoo said. The Rebels defense has some thumpers, too, with Peoples at nose guard, Hollingsworth and Santiago at defensive end, and Stacey and junior transfer Kyler Johns (6-foot-1, 170 pounds) at linebacker. Coosa Valley’s secondary is a strength, as well, with the speedy Kellin Smith and sophomore Sawyer Braswell (5-foot-11, 160 pounds). “They’re our dynamic duo. Nobody is going to beat them throwing the ball deep,” Rebels coach Reece Donahoo said.
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FAYETTEVILLE
Wolves Fayetteville is loaded with athletes By CHRIS FERNSLER
of them are difference-makers.
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“We have players who get the job done. We have chemistry, and that helps you win,” Limbaugh said. “We have linemen who know how to get off the ball and block.”
One year ago, the Wolves were one of the most improved Class 1A football teams in Alabama. Fayetteville vaulted from three wins to eight wins and made it to the state playoffs.
So, who are some of these roadgraders for Fayetteville High?
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hat last year taught the Wolves is anything is possible at Fayetteville
More improvement is likely this year for coach John Limbaugh’s upstarts from Fayetteville High. “We make things happen around here. We try to better ourselves in every game, and we expect to make the playoffs (again),” said Limbaugh, who has been calling Fayetteville home for 15 years. The Wolves don’t have quantity, but they have quality. Fayetteville has a compact roster of 38 players, and most 18 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
Getting up close and personal are Wolves junior Tim Murphy (6-foot-1, 210 pounds), and seniors Brayden Wood (6foot, 240 pounds) and Ty Stone (6-foot, 180 pounds). The running game is also made to order for Fayetteville with fleet-footed halfbacks Braden Deloach, Brett Kelley and senior Victor Mendoza. Wolves senior quarterback Presley Duke is a part of the running game, too. Duke scampered for 1,001 yards and 17 touchdowns last season. The 6-foot1 Duke also aired the ball out for 1,130 yards and 15 touchdown passes last
year for the Wolves. “We have a chance to win any game with him at quarterback,” Limbaugh said. Duke has some gifted receivers to throw the ball to, as well, courtesy of Fayetteville speed burners Jetten Liner, and seniors Carter Goins and Eli Burns. They can fly. The Wolves also have a fast and
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LINCOLN
Golden Bears Lincoln prepares to play physical By CHRIS FERNSLER Daily Home Sports Writer
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obody is more motivated than the Golden Bears.
It’s been five years since Lincoln last had a winning football season. The Bears had a 6-4 regular season under former boss Matt Zedaker in 2021. Lincoln was a playoff team that year. The Golden Bears seek something along those lines this season, as well, with second-year Lincoln head coach Bret Henderson. The Bears were 2-8 in a learning and rebuilding year in 2025. But Lincoln is much better than that now in 2026. 22 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
They can feel it in their football bones. “Our team is making strides and getting closer. We can see the light,” Henderson said. This fall, Lincoln returns 62 players and 15 starters (nine on offense, six on defense). The Golden Bears are bigger, better and sure of themselves. “We have a camaraderie of players, and we can win and make the playoffs,” Henderson said. Is that wishful thinking? Yes, but the Bears are one year better than they were last season. Senior quarterback Nic Catlett (6-foot-1, 195 pounds), is back for Lincoln, and the field general wants to throw the ball
around the yard with an upgrade in touchdowns. “People look up to Nic, and he’s one of the top quarterbacks in Alabama. Nic has an aura, and he gets the ball out - CONTINUED ON PAGE 24
LINCOLN 2026 FOOTBALL ROSTER 0 — Hudson Manns, Sr., WR/LB 1 — Jaylin Adair, Sr., RB/DB 2 — Lay Smith, Sr/. QB/DB 3 — Landon Parker, Sr., LB 4 — Jaxson Thomas, Sr., TE/LB 5 — Joel Gaston, Sr., LB 6 — Doncorion Blackman, Sr., RB/DB 7 — Isaiah Korona, Sr., DB 8 — Keeton Fields, Sr., LB 9 — Kade Korreckt, Sr., TE/DE 10 — Nic Catlett, Sr., QB 11 — Syveen Orr, Jr., OL/DE 12 — La’kendaz Barclay, Sr., OL 13 — Lavarius Carmichael, Jr., LB 14 — Dylan Tyson, Jr., DB 15 — Elijah Montgomery, Sr., DL 16 — Taylonn Hammers, Jr., WR 17 — Coleman Hamrick, Soph., WR/DB 18 — Kason Korreckt, Soph., QB 19 — Javiaire Danley, Sr. 20 — Tristan Garrett, Sr., DB 21 — Kenny Smith, Soph., RB 22 — Grayson Webster, Soph., RB/LB 23 — Terrance Swain, Soph., RB/LB 24 — Kelton Carmichael, Soph., WR/DB 25 — Adam Daniels, Fr., QB 26 — Greg Bonner, Sr., RB 27 — Landon Cook, Fr., WR 28 — Kierian Smitherman, Fr., DB 29 — Jordan Coleman, Soph., DB 32 — Ty’shawn Carmichael, Fr., DL 33 — Ledevion Pearson, Jr., NG 34 — Lawson Young, Fr., LB 35 — Brandon Woods, Fr., WR 40 — Kyran Moore, Fr., LB 42 — Tucker Creel, Soph., TE/DL 43 — Logan Turner, Jr., LB 44 — Elijah Williams, Sr., LB 45 — Cayden Robinson, Jr., DL 47 — Markuze Smoot, Sr., LB 50 — Jackson Ferguson, 8th grade, OL/DE 51 — Jeffery Martin, Sr., OL/DE 52 — Justin Carmichael, Sr., OL/DE 55 — Kyle Johnson, Sr., OL/LB 56 — Bryson Hamilton, Fr., OL/DL 58 — Kendall Sabb, Jr., OL/DL 60 — Korbin Barclay, Fr., OL/DL 62 — Kenneth Dates, Fr., OL/DL 65 — Brayden Alldredge, Sr., OL 67 — Dane Yoder, Fr., OL/Kicker 74 — Elijah Harris, Fr., OL 75 — Kelvin Orr, Sr., OL/DL 76 — Jayden Embry, Soph., OL 77 — Jerry Smith, Fr., OL 80 — Taveon Barclay, Soph. 81 — Aayden Morrison, Fr., WR/DB 88 — Jaylen Hall, Soph.
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quick,” Henderson said. Lincoln also has some big time pass catchers to go along with their allstate candidate at quarterback. The “good hands team” includes Golden Bears senior receivers Jaxson Thomas, Hudson Manns, Javiaire Danley and tight end Kade Korreckt (6-foot-2, 215 pounds). Bears senior running back Jaylin Adair, the electric one, will also get his share of catches and carries. “He is shifty with great vision, and Jaylin has some of the best jumpcuts that I have ever seen,” Henderson said. Offensive line play is much improved, as well, for Lincoln High. The bulk of the blocks for the Bears may very well come from seniors Jeffrey Martin (6-foot-3, 220 pounds) and Kelvin Orr (5-foot-11, 305 pounds), along with eighth grade offensive guard Jackson Ferguson (5foot-10, 285 pounds). According to Henderson, “Jackson is one of our most aggressive linemen. He has some nasty, and he likes to root around.” The Lincoln defense is in the attack mode, as well. The game plan is relatively simple for the Bears. “We want to get 11 guys to the ball. 24 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
Cheer We’re going to pursue,” Henderson said. “We’re going to play fast and preach turnovers.”
linebackers with junior Livarius Carmichael, and seniors Keeton Fields and Joel Gaston.
Along the way the Bears want to win as many downs as possible with superquick senior defensive linemen Kyle Johnson (5-foot-11, 225 pounds) and Elijah Montgomery (6-foot, 210 pounds), as well as with junior end Syveen Orr (5foot-11, 235 pounds).
“We want to hold teams under 21 points, and we want to be a bend and don’t break defense,” Henderson said.
Lincoln also has some physical
The Golden Bears have some nifty and fast defensive backs, as well, with sophomore Coleman Hamrick and senior Jaylin Adair.
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MUNFORD
Lions Lions seek the winning mentality By CHRIS FERNSLER Daily Home Sports Writer
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he past is gone, and the future is now.
With new head coach Darrell Smith running the show, Munford football is looking to get back on track with discipline, effort and newly-found confidence. “We don’t want a rebuilding year, but we’re going to compete. We’re going to line up and pound people,” said Smith, who starred for Munford High from 198789. Smith knows winning football is possible at Munford, and it has been done from time-to-time. Four years ago, the Lions were a state playoff team in Class 4A in 2022. And from 2012-17, Munford reeled off six straight playoff seasons. The Lions won 10 games in 2012, and Munford went 12-2 in the 2013 season. 26 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
Granted, the Lions are currently coming off a 1-9 season from last fall, but Munford has made more than its share of strides since 2025. “We’ve been doing some power lifting, and we’re getting in shape. We want to turn this program around,” Smith said. The former Alabama center (1992-94) is positive better days and games are ahead for the Munford Lions. “We’re working our tail off, and we’re developing a blue-collar mentality,” Smith said. “We have kids who want to be here.” The Lions have learned just this summer that they can beat most anybody. Munford has a 9-2 record in 7-on-7 football games in the past two months. Munford High has beaten Valley, Dadeville, Jacksonville, Pleasant Valley and Clay Central, along with others.
“We want to win now. We have an explosive offense, and we’re going to be multiple with as many athletes that we have,” Smith said. When the real games count this fall, Munford expects to keep on winning in Class 3A, Region 4. The Lions have playmakers from one end of the offense to the other with senior quarterback Braydon Nichols, junior running back
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MUNFORD 2026 FOOTBALL ROSTER 2 — Braydon Nichols, Sr., QB/DB 3 — Braylon Stewart, Sr., WR/DB 4 — Brayden Hill, Jr., RB/DB 5 — Fabian Parker, Sr., WR/DB 7 — Demarrio Hailes, Sr., WR/DB 8 — Kamdyn Truss, Sr., WR/DB 11 — Kane Krafthefer, Sr., WR/DB 12 — Bryson Cooper, Jr., WR/DB 13 — Landon Gallahair, Sr., WR/DB
14 — Livarus Embery, Jr., RB/DB 15 — Trey Richey, Soph., WR/DB 19 — Kamden Pilkin, Soph., WR/DB 20 — Alex Dates, Soph., WR/DB 22 — Javier Curry, Sr., RB/LB 27 — Hunter Britt, Sr. 29 — Timothy Camp, Jr., WR/DB 53 — Markell Jenkins, Sr., OL/DL 56 — Caden Thornton, Sr., OL/DL
57 — Nathan Kellum, Jr., OL/DL 58 — Caiden Watts, Sr., OL/DL 60 — Levi Howard, Soph., OL/LB 66 — Gary Key, Sr., OL/DL 70 — Bryant Greenwood, Fr., OL/DL 71 — Lavarie Embery, Jr., OL/DL 73 — Aaron Pearson, Soph., OL/DL 76 — Gavin Sargent, Soph., OL/DL 99 — Kalvin Castleberry, Sr., TE/DL
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PELL CITY
Panthers Controlling the controllables Kuykendall to lead Pell City through the storm By AUSTIN TACKETT Daily Home correspondent
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rik Kuykendall has been coaching alongside Jake Ganus for nearly a decade now, and he stayed loyal to that partnership, and followed Ganus to Pell City in December. Seven months later, Kuykendall was named the interim head coach for the 2026 season amid recruiting violations that left Ganus suspended for the entire season, stripped Pell City games from region standings and barred the Panthers from any post-season play. The Panthers are coming off a 7-4 season that saw them get bounced in the first round of the Class 6A playoffs. With the recent reclassification announcements, Pell City was moved to Class 5A Region 6, which Kuykendall calls the toughest region in all of 5A. 30 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
It’s an unusual position for anyone to step into, let alone a first time head coach. But Kuykendall said the closeness of Pell City’s coaching staff has made the transition smoother than it might be otherwise. “We’ve got a good staff that’s got a lot of continuity, a lot of really good coaches, and there’s not really a lot of ego that seems to exist,” Kuykendall said. “When you have that, a lot of times that’s a big recipe for success.” Kuykendall has spent his career under two of the state’s most respected head coaches – Mark Freeman and Ganus – and said he’s tried to take pieces of both into his own approach, while still finding his own voice in the role. With Ganus unable to coach this season, Kuykendall said the transition hasn’t required him to build a new philosophy from scratch.
The two have coached together for nearly a decade, and their approach to the game is already closely aligned. That shared foundation matters more this season than most, given what’s actually on the line for Pell City – or rather, what isn’t. With the postseason off the table and no games counting towards region standings, Kuykendall has leaned on a simple message to
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keep his team focused week to week: control what you can control. “Really, the good programs I’ve been a part of – whether it was my time under Jim Arnold, Mark Freeman or Jake Ganus – they don’t focus too much on winning and losing, or chasing championships,” Kuykendall said. “Everything is solely about showing up, being the best version of yourself that day.” It’s a message that he said the team has embraced. Without a playoff berth to chase, Kuykendall said the standard for success this season is built entirely around effort and process – practice habits, film work, recovery, the small things that don’t always show up on a scoreboard. “If you focus on performing the best you can, a lot of times wins and losses take care of themselves,” Kuykendall said. “And if we don’t have control over something, we don’t worry about it.” That message will be tested against a schedule that Pell City had no intentions of softening. Kuykendall said the program still plans to measure itself against some of the top teams in the state, calling it a continuation of a standard he’s learned under Ganus.
Cheer “We always want to measure ourselves by the best,” Kuykendall said. “We don’t shy away from playing the best.” On the field, he said Pell City lost a significant group of experienced seniors from last year’s team, but pointed to a handful of returners he expects to anchor this year’s roster. Offensive lineman Hudson Bell and two-way standout DJ Verges headline the group,
both of whom Kuykendall called two of the team’s top leaders. He also singled out senior JJ Hamby, Channing Beavers, Kemari Love and Brody Gossett on offense, along with Parker Davis and Theon Williams on defense, as players who’ve put in work to lead the young roster through an unprecedented season. Kuykendall said he’s also excited - CONTINUED ON PAGE 32 2026 • PREP FOOTBALL • 31
about the development of junior cornerback TJ Sanders, a player he believes has a bright future at the position. “He’s about as polished as I’ve seen at the defensive back position in a long time,” Kuykendall said. For Kuykendall, success this season won’t be measured by the results come December, it’ll be measured in what his players carry with them long after this year ends. “When you look back, you don’t determine success by wins and losses,” Kuykendall said. “You have to look back and ask: How did I grow? Was I stretched in a productive way that’s
going to prepare everybody for the next phase of life?” That’s the standard he said he wants every player who comes through the program to walk away with, wherever their path leads them. “You can’t control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude and effort,” Kuykendall said. “If we show up every day with great attitude and great effort, that’s exactly what success looks like.” As for what he wants the Pell City community to take away from this season, Kuykendall kept his answer simple, trust. “I want the community to know
that their kids, if they’re wearing a PC uniform, are going to be loved, supported and taken care of,” he said. “We’re going to push them to excel both on and off the field.” And to Panthers fans bracing for an unusual season, Kuykendall had one final message. “We’re hoping everybody will continue supporting us like they have from day one,” Kuykendall said. “They can look forward to a team that will play as hard and as passionate as humanly possible. We’re going to lay the foundation this season, and next season, and every year after — we just want to keep accelerating this thing.”
PELL CITY 2026 FOOTBALL ROSTER 0 — Joshua Mitchell, freshman, DE/TE 0 — Alex Nsato, freshman, G 0 — Braden Taunton, sophomore, T/G 0 — Joshua Blackerby, WR 0 — Theon Williams, senior, OLB 3 — Channing Beavers, senior, WR/TE 4 — Brody Gossett, senior, QB/WR 4 — Gage Henley, sophomore, FS 6 — Michael Walters, sophomore, QB 8 — JJ Hamby, senior, TE/WR 8 — Ty Holcombe, sophomore, FS 9 — Kemari Love, senior, RB 17 — Brenon Saulter, junior, WR/TE 21 — Tj Sanders, junior, CB/WR 21 — Santez Woodward, freshman, RB 21 — Skyler Thompson, freshman, CB 22 — Dj Verges, senior, MLB/RB 23 — Brayden Young, freshman, TE 24 — Jt Turner, sophomore, CB
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26 — Brady Lewis, freshman, MLB/OLB 27 — Christian Barnum, senior, RB 28 — Kennedy Mostella, freshman, WR/ CB 28 — Julian Holland, senior, CB 28 — Taevon Estell, senior, CB/WR 29 — Trey Waites, freshman, SS/FS 31 — Jaylen Bedford, junior, SS 32 — Bryson Roberts, freshman, MLB/ OLB 33 — K’den Hyde, sophomore, WR 41 — David Gant, senior, TE 41 — Asa Blankenship, freshman, CB/FS 43 — Jayden Merritt, sophomore, CB 45 — Jacob Evans, freshman, FS/SS 47 — Kevin Gonzalez, senior, CB 47 — Aiden Moncrief, freshman, OLB 49 — Parker Degaris, senior, CB/WR 50 — Parker Davis, senior, DT
51 — Zurrie Farris, freshman, OLB/MLB 52 — Drake Kelley, freshman, T 57 — Brody Boyle, sophomore, DT/DE 57 — Nyree Stoves, freshman, DE 59 — Grayson Phillips, freshman, FS 68 — Carson Hollis, freshman, G 70 — Jamari Robinson, junior, T/G 71 — Hudson Bell 72 — Devin Lovell, senior, C 74 — Austin Walker, sophomore, G 74 — Cadon Twymon, sophomore, DT 88 — Jamiere Utley, freshman, DT/NG 92 — Annif McFarlane, senior, DT 98 — Ahmari Avery, junior, DT/DE
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RAGLAND
Purple Devils Perfect timing Woody resets the standard at Ragland By AUSTIN TACKETT Daily Home correspondent
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eondre Woody wasn’t chasing a head coaching job when he took Ragland’s. He ran into the school’s principal – his own former eighth-grade teacher – at a county basketball tournament, and one conversation turned into a job offer by March. “I felt like it was just the right thing to do at the time,” Woody said. “I’ve always had dreams of being a head coach, and I felt like this opportunity presented itself.”
That has meant building beyond football, too. Woody pointed to a new girls’ strength and conditioning program as one of the first pieces he put in place this offseason. He said building the culture on his team that he wants starts with the small stuff. “We’ve been preaching doing the right things — popping on the small, minor details over and over,” Woody said. “Being on time, being where you’re supposed to be, wearing the correct gear.”
Woody is both the head football coach and athletic director at Ragland, a jump from his previous role as St. Clair County Middle School’s athletic director.
He was candid about the challenges specific to Ragland’s community, including attendance issues tied to some players working jobs or handling family responsibilities.
“I kind of got thrown in the fire a little bit,” Woody said. “Now I’m over everything athletic-wise at Ragland.”
“It’s not something we complain about,” Woody said. “It’s just something we have to deal with at our level.”
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One of his biggest priorities has been addressing the facilities gap between Ragland and other county schools. “Our kids deserve the exact same thing,” Woody said, pointing to other schools’ facilities. “I’m a big facilities guy — I want to give our kids something to be proud of.” New LED lights and field house
renovations are on the way for the upcoming season. Ragland lost A’ron Lee, a 5,000 yard career rusher, and last year’s starting quarterback Hunter Nolin to graduation, but Woody said the cupboard isn’t empty. He’s excited about freshman Kobe Embry, a multi-sport athlete who’s expected to be a big part of the offense this season, and senior Trey Brothwell, who Woody said is finally realizing his own potential after drawing college interest. There’s a three-way quarterback battle currently between Mason Parker, Kodi Embry and Noah Williamson that will play out through the remainder of the offseason.
“It ain’t the same Ragland,” Woody said. “We’re here to stay, we’re gonna put a good product on the field, and we’re gonna do it with some class.” - CONTINUED ON PAGE 36
The biggest adjustment for this group, Woody said, will be learning a new system and terminology under an almost entirely new coaching staff. “It’s a lot of information being relayed to them,” he said. “They’re going to have to grow up a lot faster than they may want to.” Woody said a successful first season isn’t only measured by wins. “I just want us to create a standard and a culture that people want to be a part of,” he said. His message to the Ragland community is direct.
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RAGLAND 2026 FOOTBALL ROSTER 1 — Trey Bothwell, senior, WR/OLB 3 — Cody Horsley, senior, WR/SS 4 — Parker Everett, sophomore, WR/CB 6 — Kodi Embry, freshman, QB/OLB 7 — Shannon Staehly, senior, CB/WR 8 — Noah Williamson, freshman, QB 8 — Cole Phillips, RB/OLB 11 — Frank Johnson, sophomore, FB/TE 13 — Remington Phillips, 8th grade, WR
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15 — Kobe Embry, freshman, WR/CB 17 — Mason Parker, junior, OLB, QB 20 — Brayden Hoyle, RB/SS 22 — Bentley Echols, sophomore, WR/OLB 24 — Evan Hill, junior, RB/TE 25 — Keegan Johns, sophomore, WR/CB 25 — Max Morrow, freshman, TE/MLB 50 — Christopher Moore, freshman 51 — Dante McKinney, junior, DT/T
52 — Riley Sears, freshman, T/DT 54 — Shaun Hawkins, senior, MLB/G 55 — Braxton Crow, senior, DE/G 56 — Zoey Ekhator, DE/T 57 — Je’caryous Calhoun, 8th grade, C/G 60 — Greyson Hay, senior, MLB/T 74 — Jackson Robinson, senior, C 76 — Austyn Gardner, 8th grade, DE/G 78 — Jerimiah Smith, freshman, T/DE
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SYLACAUGA
Aggies Aggies are senior-led, football-bred By CHRIS FERNSLER Daily Home Sports Writer
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t doesn’t seem possible, but it’s true.
The last winning season for footballrich Sylacauga was back in 2021. The Aggies high stepped to a 7-4 record that year. Sylacauga wants to get back to something similar or even better this season in Class 4A, Region 6. The Aggies are capable. “There’s no reason we can’t make a playoff run. We have guys who understand our scheme, and they want to compete,” said Aggies head football coach Chris Smelley. Sylacauga was just a handful of plays away from winning seasons in the past 38 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
two years. The Aggies still ended on a 4-6 season, two years in a row. Sylacauga wants something more substantial this time around. The Aggies are back for another shot at redemption with 23 seniors and 14 returning starters (seven on offense, seven on defense). “We’re going to be confident going into every game, and we need to play with passion,” Smelley said. The Aggies also need to score more than the other team. Sylacauga thinks it can do that with some high-caliber skill players, led by junior dual threat quarterback Jasper Jacks, senior allstate wide receiver DeArian “Juice” Riley and punishing senior running back Zakorien Chambliss.
Sylacauga also has some talented offensive pieces with sophomore tailback Zilan Tuck, and senior wide receivers Jeremiah Crawford and Jordan Brooks. All three players have Friday night speed, the kind that wins games. “We can hit some long runs, as well as pick up the tough yards,” Smelley said. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 40
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BAND The Aggies also have a blockbuster offensive line with some hard-core players with seniors Zachary Sanders and Landon Crocker, and juniors Eric Nichols, Quan Weaver and Jaquan Nunn. “We’ve improved our techniques, and we have some physical guys,” Smelley said. Sylacauga has plenty of nasty left over for the defense. The Aggies are going to play some relentless football with senior
defensive linemen Smoke Borden, Isaiah Frazier, Jakobi Garrett, Todd Thompson and Chambliss. The Aggies have some run-stuffing linebackers, too, with the junior tandem of Tyler Tarpley and Se’ryon McMillian. They can bring the lumber. Sylacauga’s defensive secondary is just as formidable with the athleticism and speed from seniors D.K. Dunklin, Jadarious Jackson, Qun Lewis and Riley. Sophomore JaDavieon Moseley is
earning some playing time, as well, for the Aggies. And on special teams the Aggies are expecting some split uprights this season from junior place kicker Anderson Adair. He has a long leg and an accurate one. Adair can make 45-yard field goals look easy.
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41 — Vincent Owens, Jr., LB 42 — Jayden Gray, Fr., DB 43 — Carmello Patton, Sr., WR 44 — Jagger Thomas, Sr. 45 — Deon Averette, Soph., DL 46 — Connor Tate, Fr., LB 47 — Jahki Toney, Soph., DL 48 — Dylan Harrell, Fr. 49 — Ivy McKinney, Fr., RB 50 — Kingston Childs, Fr., OL 52 — Kamin Kirby, Sr., LB 53 — Creston Baumgartner, Jr., OL 54 — Vince Vogel, Fr., LB 55 — Eric Nichols, Jr., OL 56 — Tyler Davis, Fr., DL 57 — Isaiah Frazier, Sr., DL 58 — Jaquan Nunn, Jr., OL/DL 59 — Sam Mohommed, Sr., DL 60 — Ashton Oden, Soph., OL/ DL 64 — Zach Riggins, Sr., OL 66 — Zachary Sanders, Sr., OL/ DL 67 — JaMichael Hardy, Sr., OL 68 — Phillip Gainey, Fr., OL 71 — Rush Garrett, Soph., OL 73 — Landon Crocker, Sr., OL 76 — Quan Weaver, Jr., OL 80 — Neymar Hernandez, Fr., Kicker 81 — Nehemiah Johnson, Fr., WR 82 — Brayden Odum, Fr., DB 83 — Camden Wise, Fr., WR 84 — Diesel Holdeman, Fr., WR 85 — Bentley King, Fr., LB 87 — Kaelon Taylor, Fr., LB 88 — Dmarkco Davis, Fr., WR 89 — Zamarion Corbett, Fr. 90 — Ian Wilson, Fr., DL 93 — Cody Pilkington, Fr., DL 94 — Terrell McElrath, Soph., DE 96 — Kaleb Johnson, Sr., DL 97 — Cornell Porter, Sr., DL 99 — Caleb Crayton, Soph., OL/D
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TALLADEGA
Tigers Talladega has size and skills By CHRIS FERNSLER Daily Home Sports Writer
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nstead of identifying what they can’t do, new Talladega head coach B.J. Webb is accenting what the Tigers can do. Talladega football, which last had a winning season in 2019, appears to have some underrated players on hand. These Tigers have size, speed and passion. “We have talented players across the board, and we’re hungry for success. We have coachable players, who are preparing to win,” Webb said. This could be the year for Talladega High football. The Tigers have 31 players who are putting in the extra work to compete at a high level. 44 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
Talladega is a Class 3A, Region 4 outfit with some pizzazz. “We’re going to do a lot of good things. But we’re still going to take it step-by-step,” Webb said. The Tigers are working the plan and are sharpening their football fundamentals. Talladega is not a bad football team right now. The Talladega players are competing and prepping. Pass-happy sophomore quarterback Logan Stevenson is taking most of the first team snaps for the Tigers in practice. Stevenson started several games for Talladega last year. He has come a long way since 2025. “Logan is a game-changer with arm velocity, and he carries some
confidence,” Webb said. On the other end of some of those Stevenson passes will be Talladega slippery-fast wide receivers Gavin McGowan and Jakobe Brown (5-foot-10, 170 pounds). They both have a second gear. Talladega High has some shake and bake as well at running back with super
Cheer elusive ball carriers Tory Keith, Tristen Wilson and senior Jaylen Smith. Keith has been clocked at 10.9 seconds in the 100-meter dash. The Talladega Tigers also have some bulk and ability on the offensive line. Talladega can play big boy football with juniors Tyrese McCain (6-foot, 325 pounds), Kaleb Greene (6-foot, 215 pounds) and Carter Whitson (5-foot-10, 215 pounds).
Talladega has some more headbanging linemen with sophomore guard Jeremiah Elston (6-feet, 210 pounds) and senior offensive tackle Jeremiah Phillips (6-foot-1, 190 pounds).
defensive end Caelon Morris (6-foot-1, 240 pounds), senior linebacker Corelius Jemison (6-foot, 230 pounds) and junior safety Jakhaiden Young (5-foot-9, 160 pounds).
“Our offensive line is jelling and is opening up holes,” Tigers coach B.J. Webb said.
Talladega junior linebacker Braedon Tanner is another potential star for the Tigers.
The Talladega High defense is making some strides, too. The Tigers are looking for a big season from freshman
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TALLADEGA 2026 FOOTBALL ROSTER 2 — Logan Stevenson, Soph., QB 7 — Zion Dates, Soph., LB 9 — Jaylen Smith, Sr., RB 52 — Jeremiah Elston, Soph., OL 3 — Corelius Jemison, Sr., LB 56 — Kaleb Greene, Jr., DL 57 — Carter Whitson, Jr., OL 46 — Frage Johnson, Soph., Kicker 4 — Tory Keith, Sr., RB 76 — Tyrese McCain, Jr., OL
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10 — Gavin McGowan, Soph., WR 20 — Treston Morrisette, Soph., LB 51 — Jermih Phillips, Sr., DE 11 — Cortney Ragland, Soph.,, TE 50 — Jaylen Rowe, Sr., DL 5 — Devin Rowland, Jr., DB 18 — Chase Wallace, Jr., DB 0 — Braedon Tanner, Jr., LB 13 — Jh’kaiden Turner, Jr., DB 1 — Jakhaiden Young, Jr., DB
17 — Cameron Chatrman, Fr., LB 22 — Aiyan Richardson, Fr., DE 8 — Jacorvious Wallace, Fr., DB 6 — Tristan Wilson, Fr., RB 55 — Caelon Morris, Fr., DL 21 — Tyrese Smith, Fr., LB 53 — Cyrus Greene, Fr., OL 15 — Rakari Cole, Jr., DB
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VICTORY CHRISTIAN
Lions From 22 to 42 Griffith’s reloading at Victory Christian By AUSTIN TACKETT Daily Home correspondent
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hen Matt Griffith took over Victory Christian’s program in 2024, the roster numbered 22 players across grades 7-12. Heading into his third year at the helm of the program, that number has doubled to 42. “Numbers-wise and excitement-wise, it’s come a good ways in the last couple years,” Griffith said. “We’re proud of that, and we hope it can continue.” Last season, Griffith said, Victory Christian had one true returning senior – two of its three seniors hadn’t played football in years before suiting up again. This year flips that script, 11 seniors and 10 juniors, many of them multi-year starters in the system. “We’ve got a lot of returning guys that have been playing now for two years 48 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
in the system,” Griffith said, pointing to running back Chase Pond and receiver/ corner Dwayne Talley, both entering their third year as starters, along with tackle Silas Bynum. Last year’s tough losses came largely to inexperience, according to Griffith, including moving a running back to quarterback and two first-time linemen learning the position on the fly. The new AHSAA private-versus-public classification split has also reshaped Victory Christian’s schedule, putting the Lions in a region with similarly sized private schools. “It’s gonna make us much more competitive,” Griffith said. Before coming out of retirement in 2024 and taking the Victory Christian job, Griffith spent 1998-2001 with Pell City and became the second longest tenured head coach in Sylacauga
history, spending 15 seasons with the program. He said he’s building the Lions up the same way he did at Sylacauga – running a nearly identical system from seventh grade through varsity, with the varsity staff directly coaching the junior high team, Griffith said. “That way they’re ingrained in it from 12-years-old up,” Griffith said. “They get a little familiarity of the program for - CONTINUED ON PAGE 50
when they do get to be that age and playing in high school.” The challenges going from a like Sylacauga to a small private school, according to Griffith, is the talent drop off from the ones to the twos. The drop off between those two groups make it difficult to simulate real competition in practice. That’s where summer OTAs (Organized Team Activities)and 7-on-7’s come into play. “You can’t do that in practice at a 1A school,” Griffith said. “The OTAs and 7-on-7s in the summer, playing against other schools, has just really benefited us.” When asked about a non-negotiable no matter the program, Griffith didn’t hesitate: work ethic and the weight room. “That’s where programs are built, where your football team is built, where unity is built,” Griffith said. “With football,
you can work your way onto the field. You can’t say that about basketball or baseball — those take more raw ability.” Griffith is counting on Pond and Talley again as offensive centerpieces, as well as Jack Crow, a linebacker back healthy from injuries, and Mason Lee anchoring the secondary on defense. Sophomores Will Dial at quarterback and Nolan Tate at running back/linebacker round out a group that Griffith calls talented but thin in depth. “I thought Will got much better every 7-on-7 as a 10th-grade quarterback,” Griffith said. “We’re gonna have to get better up front on pass protection to give him time to throw.”
His bar for success hasn’t changed since his Sylacauga days. “Your first goal should be to have a winning season and make the playoffs,” Griffith said. “If those two things aren’t accomplished, to me, it’s not a successful season.” Beyond wins and losses, Griffith said he wants the Victory Christian community to see effort, discipline and character on display every Friday night. “I want them to feel like our kids are giving great effort, that they’re well coached, very disciplined, and that they show Christlike characteristics in everything we do,” Griffith said.
His biggest concern heading into the fall? Team speed.
He added one last thing that he wants people to know about his team as a whole.
“We’re not a very fast football team,” Griffith said. “We’ve got a couple fast guys, but overall, no.”
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VICTORY CHRISTIAN 2026 FOOTBALL ROSTER 1 — Chase Pond, senior, RB/LB 2 – Aaron Smith, senior, RB/DB 3 – Luke Pulliam, freshman, REC/OLB 4 – CJ Cook, junior, OLB 5 – Braxton Rowland, junior, REC/DB 6 – Steele Newton, freshman, REC/DB 7 – Will Dial, sophomore, QB/DB 9 – Caleb Ray, junior, TE/DE 10 – Andrew Traywick, sophomore, REC/DB 11 – Dwayne Talley, senior, REC/DB 12 – Cole Hopkins, freshman, QB/DB 13 – Logan Denson, senior, REC/DB 14 – Briley Guinn, sophomore, REC/DB 15 – Jack Crow, senior, TE/LB 17 – Mason Lee, junior, REC/DB 18 – Eli RePass, freshman, TE
22 – Sam Everidge, senior, REC/OLB 23 – Nathan Tate, sophomore, RB/LB 26 – Parker Roberts, freshman, RB/LB 31 – Aiden Reed, junior, REC/DB 33 – Caden Wilson, senior, TE/LB 50 – Austin Bailey, junior, OL/DL 51 – Bryant Tucker, sophomore, OL/DL 54 – Lex Hutton, senior, OL/DL 55 – Sylas Bynum, senior, OL/DE 56 – Killian Cathers, senior, OL/DE 64 – Andrew Champion, junior, OL/DE 72 – Nix Brown, junior, OL/DL 75 – Grayson Smith, junior, OL/DL 77 – Maverick Poe, sophomore, OL/DL
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WINTERBORO
Bulldogs Winterboro has elite talent By CHRIS FERNSLER Daily Home Sports Writer
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he season can’t get here soon enough for the Bulldogs.
After winning eight games in each of the last two years, Winterboro football is anxious to take the next step. What could that be for the Class 1A, Region 6 Bulldogs? “We want to win a championship, and that starts with the region. We could have the most successful season in Winterboro history,” said Bulldogs head coach Skylar Mansfield. He feels confident for a reason or maybe 10. Winterboro returns 10 football-playing seniors. The Bulldogs, last year’s region runner-up, are also welcoming back 15 starters with eight on offense and seven 52 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
returning starters on defense. “We have a player-led team. We have spirit and heart, and we’re faster than last year,” Mansfield said. The Bulldogs team speed is coming from every possible football angle. Winterboro has athletes and elite speed with seniors Carter Castleberry and Tyler Pointer, junior Jamari Nicks and sophomore Armani McKinney. Winterboro also has some scary, big offensive linemen with sophomores Kaiyan McCoy (6-foot-4, 250 pounds) and Tyler Mitchell (6-foot-4, 290 pounds), junior Algernon Fomby (6-foot, 240 pounds) and freshman Jayden Dillard (6-foot-6, 280 pounds). Opening holes and pass blocking is what they do. “We’re going to lock in. We’re handson, and we come to work every day,”
Mansfield said. The Winterboro offensive personnel is championship level. That includes the Bulldog quarterback threesome of Jamari Nicks, senior Kavarris Duncan (6-foot-2, 300 pounds) and sophomore Devecchio Servant. Any of the trio could end up starting for the Bulldogs. - CONTINUED ON PAGE 54
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BAND “We can throw it and run it. We have leaders, and we know how to read defenses,” Mansfield said. Winterboro has some frequent flyers at wide receiver, too, with the silky fast Castleberry, Pointer and junior Will Shephard (6-foot-2, 175 pounds). Nicks will take more than his share of snaps at wide receiver, too. “We’re going to be explosive and disciplined,” Mansfield said. The Bulldogs also have two senior running backs with Lionel Vincent and Kevin McKenzie, who run to daylight and
the end zone. “They’re game-changers, and they can hit a crease. Both had 80-yard runs last year,” according to Mansfield. The Winterboro defense should be up to the Bulldog standard, too. “We’re going to get to the ball and make tackles. We’ve got as much talent as anybody,” Mansfield said. The Bulldogs are effort-prone and are on top of the ball carrier with the likes of Duncan and Fomby at defensive end, and Castleberry, Pointer and junior
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8/21 at 7 p.m. - Vincent 9/4 at 7 p.m. - Loachapoka 9/11 at 7 p.m. - @ Wadley* 9/18 at 7 p.m. - @ Woodland* 9/25 at 7 p.m. - Dadeville 10/2 at 7 p.m. - Fayetteville* 10/9 at 7 p.m. - @ LaFayette* 10/16 at 7 p.m. - Notasulga 10/30 at 7 p.m. - @ Randolph County *Region game
Brayton Robinson at linebacker. Winterboro is going to put a fast secondary on the field, as well. Manning those starting spots for the Bulldogs could be Nicks, Vincent, McKinney or maybe Shepard, junior John Taylor or possibly sophomores Jeremy Clegg and Kyree McCoy (5-foot-10, 180 pounds). The competition is ongoing at Winterboro High.
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WINTERBORO 2026 FOOTBALL ROSTER 0 — Kavarris Duncan, Sr., QB/DE 1 — Carter Castleberry, Sr., WR/LB 2 — Lionel Vincent, Sr., RB/DB 3 — Brayton Robinson, Jr., TE/LB 4 — Caleb Keith, Jr., RB/DB 5 — Jaylen Fountain, Sr., RB/LB 6 — Traevion Hester, Sr., OL/DL 7 — William Shephard, Jr., TE/DB 8 — Kevin McKenzie, Sr., RB/DB 9 — Jamari Nicks, Jr., QB/DB 10 — Devecchio Servant, Soph., WR/DB 11 — Tyler Pointer, Sr., WR/LB 12 — Kameron Garrett, Jr., TE/LB 13 — Tristian Robbins, Jr., LB
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15 — Jeremy Clegg, soph., QB/DB 16 — Michael Wells, Soph., WR/DB 17 — Jontavious Jackson, Jr., LB 18 — Andrew Reeves, Fr., QB/DB 19 — John Taylor, Jr., WR/DB 20 — Armani McKinney, Soph., WR/DB 21 — Jacob Josey, Soph., RB/LB 22 — Aveon Duncan, Jr., WR/DB 24 — Kyree McCoy, Soph., RB/DB 25 — Desmond Yowe, Sr., TE/LB 28 — Laroyal Fomby, 7th grade, RB/DB 30 — Taylor Butler, Fr., Kicker 31 — Collin Calhoun, 7th grade, WR 33 — Walter Moore, Jr., LB
34 — James Calhoun, 8th grade, RB 38 — Gavin Farler, 8th grade, RB/LB 50 — Xavier Wilson, Sr., OL/DL 51 — Javielle Tanner, 8th grade, OL/DL 54 — Khaiyon Robinson, Jr., OL/DL 55 — Jayden Patterson, Jr., OL/DL 56 — Javien Patterson, Fr., OL/DL 60 — Xavier Phillips, Fr., OL/DL 67 — James Hartzog, 7th grade, OL/DL 70 — Kiyen McCoy, Soph., OL/DL 71 — Jayden Dillard, Fr., OL/DL 74 — Algernon Fomby, Jr., OL/DL 75 — Frank Gooden, 8th grade, OL/DL
Get ready for scholastic sports seasons
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tudents have plenty of reasons to participate in school sports and many of them confirm what the experts say regarding the benefits of such pursuits. The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) indicates some of the main benefits include: • Building relationships through the team • Developing care and empathy • Maintaining strong physical fitness • Understanding limitations and how to push past them • Listening to and learning from coaches Millions of children participate in scholastic sports and recreational leagues across the country. Young athletes can take certain steps to prepare for the upcoming season.
GET A SPORTS PHYSICAL
Most sports programs will not enroll participants without a recent sports physical. Physicals typically must be updated every year. Students and parents should check the date on athletes’ most recent physical examination and be sure that they schedule one prior to the start of the season. Remember to bring along any athletic forms that will need to be filled out and officially signed by health care professionals.
CREATE A PORTAL ACCOUNT
Schools now rely primarily on technology to organize the acquisition of health records and other pertinent information so that students can participate in play. Services like Student Central and GoToMySportsPhysical enable schools to aggregate forms and sports clearance information in one 58 • PREP FOOTBALL • 2026
place. Usage of these systems typically requires setting up both parent and student accounts and then populating the information and digitally signing as needed. In addition to uploading sports physical forms, the portal may ask users to sign waivers and to confirm that they have read information regarding injury risk.
CHECK GEAR
Student athletes should confirm which gear they may need for the upcoming season. Check last season’s gear to ensure it still fits and remains in good working order.
GET IN SHAPE
Some athletes continue with their training regimens all year long. Others may take breaks between seasons. It may be necessary to create a new exercise plan so athletes can start acclimating their bodies to the demands of the sport.
UNDERGO A CONCUSSION BASELINE TEST
Some schools require a concussion baseline test prior to sports participation. It is a specific questionnaire for each player that will create baseline data regarding processing speed, symptoms, pain levels, balance, and physical abilities, according to CognitiveFx. Should a sports injury occur, the test will be repeated and the results can be compared to assess depth of injury. The new scholastic season may be beginning shortly and student athletes need to take certain steps to ensure they’re eligible and able to play when practices start.
What young athletes can do to reduce injury risk
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xercise is great for the body. Scholastic and recreational sports is one of the primary ways children and adolescents get the exercise they need. Even though sports participation is relatively safe, there’s no guarantee athletes won’t suffer an injury. However, there are ways for student athletes to reduce their risk of getting hurt while playing the games they love. • Maintain flexibility. Mount Sinai says it is extremely important for athletes to perform dynamic stretches before starting any activity. Cold muscles are vulnerable to injury, so it’s best to do some sort of physical warm-up, including jumping jacks, butt kicks, running in place, or arm circles. • Practice proper technique. Athletes should learn and implement the proper techniques for whatever sport they are playing to lower their injury risk. • Don’t push through pain. Pain is one way the body communicates that something isn’t right. At the first sign of
pain, an athlete should take a break and be assessed by a medical professional. Playing through pain can make an injury worse and sideline athletes for longer than expected. • Wear the right gear. Johns Hopkins Medicine emphasizes using proper, well-fitting gear. Certain gear may be cumbersome and athletes may be tempted to forego it, but that can result in greater injury risk. • Get a sports physical. Most programs mandate an updated sports physical examination. This pre-participation physical allows for the screening, prevention and treatment of any conditions that can affect play and contribute to injury. • Gradually increase training intensity. The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine indicates athletes should always build up their training gradually. One way to do so is to follow the 10 percent rule, which advises against increasing training activity, weight, mileage, or pace by more than 10 percent per week.
• Rest and take breaks. Athletes who play sports year-round have a greater tendency than others to suffer overuse injuries because their bodies are not given an opportunity to rest and recover. Athletes should take at least one season off per year. • Play different sports. By participating in different sports, an athlete can avoid using the same muscle groups all the time. For example, the muscles used for swimming may be different from those used for playing field hockey. Utilizing different muscles reduces the risk for overuse injuries. • Strengthen the core. Mount Sinai notes a strong core, which is the abdominal area of the body, can help athletes avoid injuries. Exercises that strengthen the core can improve balance, stability and strength. Student athletes may want to get ahead in the sports they play, but it should never be at the expense of putting their bodies at a greater risk for injury.
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