Key Points
  • The 2023 Montgomery Advertiser Class 5A-7A All-Area high school football team is split into a "big school" division (AHSAA Class 5A-7A) and a "small school" division (AISA-Class 4A).
  • Player of the Year for the big school team is Malik Blocton, Pike Road Defensive Line, Sr., who had an impressive performance with 60 solo tackles, 50 assisted tackles, 30 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, and one interception.
  • First Team offense includes outstanding players like Cason Myers (Quarterback), Ja'Micheal Jones and Omar Mabson (Running Backs), Laquenton Underwood and Tristian Norman (Wide Receivers), and others.
  • First Team Defense comprises talented individuals such as Jaiden Cleveland, Caleb Pitts, Rashad Walker, Jamarion McKinnon (Defensive Line), Mac Ceman, Donjavian Brown, Noah Maye, and Ty Hudson (Linebackers), among others.
  • Second Team Offense and Second Team Defense also feature notable players recognized for their exceptional performance during the season.
  • The Coach of the Year honor goes to Granger Shook of Pike Road, who led the team to 11 straight wins to close out the regular season, claiming the region title, and guiding the program to the semifinal round in the playoffs.