Key Points
  • The Alabama Sports Writers Association named its 2023 All-State Football Team, recognizing numerous local standouts for their productive seasons on the gridiron.
  • Athens’ Spencer Dowland (Class 6A Offensive Line), Clements’ Jayden Gilbert (Class 3A Athlete), James Clemens’ Jaylen Brown (Class 7A Defensive Line), Tanner’s Skylar Townsend (Class 2A Wide Receiver) and Tanner’s Karl Parham (Class 2A Athlete) secured first-team honors.
  • Athens’ JayShon Ridgle (Class 6A Wide Receiver), James Clemens’ Ty Doughty (Class 7A Athlete), Tanner’s Jamari Malone (Class 2A Offensive Lineman), Tanner’s Darrell Howard (Class 2A Defensive Lineman) and Tanner’s K.C. Hale (Class 2A Linebacker) were awarded second-team accolades.
  • Athens’ Brogan Gross (Class 6A Quarterback) received honorable mention.
  • The All-State Football Team was chosen by the ASWA’s prep committee from seven classifications across the Alabama High School Athletic Association, with finalists for Back and Lineman of the Year to be announced next week.