October 14 — 20, 2015 | The Trussville Tribune Page 7 Opinion The coach is right, even if he’s wrong wish I could talk about won two of the last three things. complain enough about understand that nothing in eyes this week, but with state basketball titles. As a “At the end of the day, Jim Sanderson that the this life comes easy. They the recent happenings matter of fact, until Hoover we didn’t feel the team powers-that-be decide to don’t learn that life lesson Iat Hewitt, I won’t be. knocked off the Spartans in relationship portion fit the remove him before he’s unless they experience it. Let me begin this column the state finals last season, program and we decided to ever coached a game? Is It will make that player a by saying I was not in favor the last team to beat said go in a different direction,” the same policy in place for better and more productive of hiring Jim Sanderson as Spartans in the postseason Athletic Director Karen the chemistry or Spanish adult one day. head coach of the Hewitt- was Hewitt. Johns said in a statement. teacher who pushes the Parents do their children Trussville basketball team. But Reeves was relieved I titled this column based kids who make C’s who a disservice when they I have nothing against the of his duties following on a chapter in the book could be making A’s? complain about a coach guy, and from all accounts that season. Perhaps the Dr. Zack Steele, O.D. “The Matheny Manifesto” Will the bus driver who working a kid too hard. he’s a fantastic basketball powers-that-be wanted to by major league manager speaks harshly to a child School administrators do coach and man. I was go in a different direction. area coach and all-around Mike Matheny; it’s a great disrupting and potentially those kids a disservice in the camp for hiring Perhaps they only wanted nice guy. Dutton’s style was read for anyone with a causing safety concerns on by firing a coach because Jeremiah Millington, the a coach that only coached up-tempo, emphasizing child in youth sports. The the bus lose their job if and parents complain. longtime Husky assistant basketball and didn’t split getting off shots quickly premise of the book is when it happens? The most perplexing and former standout player. time with football. But on the fast break. A decent that parents are ruining I have had many coaches thing to me is the powers- That ship sailed, however, a chain of events was set season in 2013-14 looked sports for their children and teachers in my life that that-be had to know what last April when the powers off that has left Hewitt promising, but depth by screaming at them at pushed me to be better. they were getting when -that-be elected to go with basketball in disarray ever issues and personnel misfit games, meddling with Several years ago I went they hired Jim Sanderson, Sanderson, an experienced since. for the style resulted in a coaches about discipline back to my hometown and who, much like his father, winner who has won a For the 2012-13 season, 7-23 record in the 2014-15 and playing time, and paid a visit to my old high was known for being a national championship at the Huskies turned to Zane season. The games were causing drama for their school basketball coach fiery guy who pushed and the small college level. Arnold. His coaching style not even competitive, and child’s team. at practice. He was an got the most out of his kids. Jim Sanderson’s hiring was more “in your face” changes had to be made. Since 2012, depending absolute tyrant. He’s won Why hire a coach like that was supposed to bring than Reeves and more At first, Hewitt flirted on who you ask, Hewitt more than 750 games. I and then not back up his stability to a program that up-tempo. The results on with the idea of hiring has fired two basketball remember being berated methods? Everything that I has seen a revolving door the floor were less than Jeremiah Millington as coaches -- if you believe the by him so badly that I often heard from current players of head coaches since the optimal, as the Huskies a co-head coach with press release, technically thought about hanging and parents was that he end of the 2012 season. finished with a 13-18 Dutton, but elected to Arnold “resigned” -- up my sneakers. When I pushed the kids very hard, If you remember, 2012 record. Arnold’s style was open the coaching search because one or two sets walked into the gym that but never did anything was the year Hewitt not suitable to the powers- and eventually go with of parents had a problem day, he stopped his pre- malicious. The message made its deepest run that-be or to some of the Sanderson. with that coach’s style and practice talk to introduce sent by his dismissal ever into the basketball parents of players. “Too It now appears Sanderson philosophy. I translate that me. “I rode Zack harder before ever coaching a playoffs. Tim Reeves and brash” we heard. may never coach a game as “coach is too hard on than any player I’ve ever game is a disturbing one: Jeremiah Millington took Just like that, Arnold was at Hewitt. Parents of a my son, so I’ll raise a big had here,” the coach told If you don’t like the coach a very young group to the out and the Huskies were few players complained enough stink that a change his team. “But he was one pushing your kid to be regional finals, knocking in the market for a new that his style is too harsh. occurs.” of the tough ones and now better, complain enough, off Mountain Brook along coach. Too much yelling and What does it say about they call him Dr. Steele.” and the powers-that-be the way. Yes, Mountain Hewitt then turned to harsh discipline was his our society when two or My point is that kids need will fire him and bring in Brook, the team that has Mike Dutton, a longtime downfall, among other three sets of parents can to be pushed. Kids need to someone new. Who would relplace Shelby in Senate? any of you liked Therefore everybody who Tuscaloosa is a prerequisite of congressman who have 20 years seniority built up last week’s is in political office plus to being elected to high tried to move to the Senate.” in congress. It is because column detailing everybody who ever won a political office these days. You see, congressmen of his seniority that he may Mour Senior Senator Richard 4H speaking contest would What about our current run every two years and give pause to taking the Shelby’s ascent to the U.S. enter the fray. political officeholders? First if they pull the trigger and risk. He has a lot to lose in Senate in 1986. Sen. Shelby Who would be the on most lists is Alabama gamble on a Senate race congressional power. has represented us in the favorite to follow Shelby Attorney General Luther they lose their congressional PSC President Twinkle U.S. Senate admirably for and try to fill those big Strange. It is no secret seat. 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The meeting in Birmingham will Baptist Church Trussville at 7 p.m. the Central Office. are at Sherry’s Cafe on Valley Road near be held Thursday, Oct. 22, 6 p.m. at UAB Trussville the first Thursday of each Heritage Hall, room 104. Friends of Camp Coleman hosting Georgiana Davis Masonic Lodge month. Meet and greet is at 5:30 p.m. and reunion meetings the meeting follows at 6 p.m. For more Hewitt-Trussville Class of 1995 The Friends of Camp Coleman are hosting reunion Georgiana Davis Masonic Lodge No. information, visit www.rwot.net or email a reunion at the camp on Sunday, Oct. 13 The Hewitt-Trussville HS Class of 1995 338 in Trussville meetings are at 7:30 p.m. [email protected]. from 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. with opening will hold their 20-year class reunion the on the second and fourth Monday each flag ceremony at 11:30, a luncheon at noon, weekend of Oct. 16-17. The class will month. Practice nights are on the first and Cahawba Art Association traditional boat float -- candles placed onto host a tailgate party for family members at third Monday. Family nights are on the meetings pieces of bark, lit and then set afloat down the Hewitt-Trussville football game from fifth Monday of the month. The lodge is at The Cahawba Art Association meets the Cahaba River -- followed by a campfire 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Oct. 16. On Saturday, 190 Beechnut St. in Trussville. For more monthly on the second Monday at 6:30 p.m. with singing, beginning at 3:30. In between Oct. 17, the event will be for adults only, information, call Bryan Stover at 205-706- at the Trussville Public Library. will be group singing with guitars, hikes and will be held at Superior Grill on U.S. 5220. around camp and several of the trails and Jazzercise at Trussville Civic 280. The cost for the event is $25 per person lots of tales. All are welcome. 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AL School of Math and Science local archaeological dig requests that reservations be made ahead meeting The Trussville Historical Society is of time by calling Cathryn at 640-6182 or Springville Military Order of the Students and their parents are invited to sponsoring an event to hear of the findings by email [email protected]. Speaking at Purple Heart meetings an informational meeting about admission of a 2012 archaeological dig at the site the event will be Phyllis Page. Doors for the The Military Order of the Purple Heart to the Alabama School of Math and of the new Hewitt Trussville Football event will open at 9:30 a.m. Chapter 2213, Springville, meets at the Science, the state’s only public, residential Stadium.. Matthew Gage, RPA, Director Smokin Grill at 85 Purple Heart Boulevard high school for Alabama’s brightest and of the University of Alabama Museums in Have events you want to share? 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Let me know if you don’t understand… October 14 — 20, 2015 | The Trussville Tribune Page 9 Sports Cash with game-changing play to lift Huskies to win over Thompson by Kyle Parmley Thomas on a rollout play in the first quarter, and was Staff Writer the first varsity score of Johnson’s career. Hewitt-Trussville had Carlos Stephens had a some trouble finishing the great night on the ground game strong, but walked for Thompson, picking up away from the field on 112 yards on 15 carries. Friday night with a 35-17 Backup running back Frank win over Class 7A, Region Mwakajumba scored in the 3 foe Thompson at Hewitt- fourth quarter on a 30-yard Trussville Stadium. dash. “We’ve got to do a better In lieu of the scoreline, job of finishing off a game,” both defenses made things Hewitt-Trussville head tough on the offenses, coach Josh Floyd said. “We especially through the had opportunities. We made air. Thompson passed for a couple of mistakes in just 32 yards, and Hewitt- the second quarter, where Trussville accumulated 80 it could’ve been 28-0 or yards through the air. The 35-0 at the half. I’m a little Huskies picked up 322 total disappointed that we didn’t yards on the night, thanks to do that, but hey, it’s a region 242 yards on 54 total rushes. win and we’re fired up.” photo by Ron Burkett Despite the success on One of those mistakes the ground, Floyd called in the second quarter came Hewitt-Trussville improves its Region 3 standing with a win over Thompson on Friday night. Thompson’s defensive after the Huskies recovered line the best his team has a at the Thompson bank. contributing in all facets of to just go play the second got some players over played all season. He had 30-yard-line after a kickoff. Grayson Cash picked up the game – offense, defense, half,” Thompson head there.” high praise for the Warrior They drove to the 14, but the ensuing kickoff and did and special teams. Aside coach Mark Freeman said. Running back Jarrion defense as a whole as well. Zac Thomas threw across the rest, rumbling 80 yards from the kickoff return “We had the ball four drives Street had another electric “Their defense is really his body – a cardinal sin for down the left side of the field , he broke up a and we scored three of those night, getting the Huskies good this year. You have to quarterbacks in the red zone to crush any momentum the pass on defense, recovered four drives. We’ve got to on the board first and never earn every yard, and we saw – and was intercepted by KJ Warriors had. a fumble on special teams, remember what we’re trying looking back. The Ole Miss that tonight,” he said. Robertson. “The kickoff return was and gained 21 yards on six to do. We’re trying to build commit totaled 125 yards As he was walking off the Thompson attempted to probably the biggest (play) touches on the offensive and at the same time win and three on field, Floyd mentioned that make a game of it in the third in the game,” Floyd said. side of the ball. games.” 23 carries. He was a bruiser a win is a win, especially quarter, after going into the “They obviously had the “Grayson Cash is a After an easy 41-7 victory near the goal line as well, when it means improving to break trailing 21-0. In the momentum after a long football player. That’s what over Thompson last season, scoring his touchdowns on 4-1 in region play. midst of a torrential pop-up drive and for him to respond I tell everybody. If you put Hewitt-Trussville had a runs of three, two, and two “I think it’s so tough every rain shower, the Warriors like that; it was a big time him at quarterback, he could much tougher battle on its yards. week. We’ll have to bring it scored on a throwback play.” play quarterback,” Floyd hands with Freeman leading Seth Keahey stepped up again next week,” he said. pass from two yards out “We had a regular return said. the Warrior program in his on the defensive side of the Hewitt-Trussville hosts from wide receiver Jordan on and I saw the ball and I The Warriors refused to first season. ball, picking off a pass from Mountain Brook next Friday Haywood to quarterback saw the seam. We had great die, as the Huskies never “It’s a totally different Lott in the second quarter, night in another region Walker Lott in the end zone. blocks and I just hit it,” quite put the game on ice program this year,” Floyd setting up one of Street’s contest. Thompson plays The Huskies had nothing Cash said of the return. until a time-chewing drive said. “Coach Freeman has scores. Tuscaloosa County at home to worry about, however, as Cash was all over the late in the fourth quarter. done a great job. He’s going Ed Johnson caught a for its senior night. they still had Cash left in the place the entire night, “We told them at halftime to get them rolling. They’ve six-yard touchdown from

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Sparked by the There was no Cinderella Berry did almost all of the game meal, ‘you’re going 72-yard first play from story to be told on Friday work, grabbing the short to get a double pass.’ They scrimmage, the Mounties night in Cougar Stadium. completion, planting his got a double pass,” said ended the night with 358 Things went according left foot and tight roping Hood. total yards of offense while to plan for those wearing the visitor’s sideline all the “We’ve had that play converting three of 12 blue as they captured their way to pay dirt. actually since this summer third-down conversions. second home win of the “The offense, they just and we didn’t have it on For the Cougars, Collins season with a 52-14 win keep getting better and film. We just felt like we pulled down four receptions over Shades Valley (2-5, better and better. They were could get a little spark there for 119 yards and a pair of 2-2 Class 6A, Region 6). able to do a lot of great and we felt like we could scores (all of his production With the win, No. 1 Clay- things tonight,” said Clay- get it on the first play,” said came before the break). Chalkville is now 10-0 Chalkville head coach Shades Valley head coach photo by Ron Burkett “Nico (Collins) had an under its home lights since Jerry Hood. David Partridge. incredible night. He made Clay-Chalkville quarterback Ty Pigrome has thrown one falling to Florence in the Pigrome struggled with Unfortunately for the to 18 touchdowns in this his senior season. some plays that makes him second round of the 2013 his accuracy in the first visitors, that double pass a big-time kid,” said Hood. state playoffs. Through half, but found his rhythm was the only score they Alabama verbal pledge that stretch, the Cougars in the second half to finish would enjoy for quite a through some games and it second score of the night T.J. Simmons reached the have scored no less than 35 a special night. while. The Cougars made will pay off for them.” to give Cougars a 14-point end zone twice, once on points in each contest. Things didn’t start six trips to the end zone Newell never showed advantage. a 19-yard reception and They were in typical particularly pretty for the before Shades Valley quit, despite the unsightly “Kenyon Hasberry’s again on a 24-yard reverse. spirits on Friday night, Cougars’ defense, as they quarterback Claude Newell scoreboard. He completed interception was huge. Clay-Chalkville will amassing 597 yards of fell victim to a trick play on connected with Anthony 17 of his 29 passing C.J. Toney played great. be back in region action offense in a region win. the Mounties’ first snap of Williams for a 7-yard attempts for 199 yards All the kids, defensively, again next week when it Senior quarterback Ty the game. Raday Edwards touchdown late in the and the late score. He bought in,” said Hood. “We travels to Lawson Field for Pigrome, who has won all took a jet sweep and fired fourth to end the night at did however toss three ran a completely different a collision with Woodlawn ten of those home games a pass downfield to Joshua 52-14. . C.J. Toney, scheme this week based on (1-6, 0-4). The following over the past two seasons, McKenzie, who was all “I was proud of our Kenyon Hasberry and what they did and we were week will likely decide the went for 444 yards of his alone behind the Clay- kids, because I felt like Keeston Smith all got their able to execute that with region champion, as the own. Chalkville secondary. That they kept playing and kept hands on Newell passes. two (sophomores) on the Cougars host Gardendale He got 43 of them with trickery went for a 72-yard fighting through the game, Five plays after field.” (6-1, 5-0). a touchdown strike to touchdown to evened the and it will pay off for us Hasberry’s second quarter Cole Baker and the Nico Collins in the second game at 7-all early in the eventually,” said Partridge. interception, Pigrome Clay-Chalkville defensive Follow Erik Harris on quarter. The dual-threat opening quarter. “We’ve really fought found Collins for the pair’s front won the war up front Twitter @jeharris2. Clay-Chalkville approaches 23-game winning streak by Erik Harris Chalkville head coach points per Region 6 game. 50 points in its last three He finished with 444 He finished the night 12- Jerry Hood following last With a win, Clay- games. yards of offense in a 52-14 of-21 through the air for Sports Editor week’s win. Chalkville would improve Quarterback Ty Pigrome, home win. After throwing 307 yards and four scores. Woodlawn (1-6, 0-4) will to 8-0, 5-0 in region play, a three-time Tribune Player high on multiple first half He ran with the ball on It’s been 23 months since be the challenge on Friday which would tie it with of the Week, is coming off throws, Pigrome kept the scramble scenarios and No. 1 Clay-Chalkville has night at Lawson Field. Gardendale at the top of a memorable performance ball down after the break. on designed running plays lost a football game, and After starting the season the league standings. That against Shades Valley. The “I thought after the first 11 different times for 137 that stretch of wins doesn’t with a 36-12 win at Class likely scenario sets the table senior struggled through quarter, our quarterback yards. seem to be in danger of 2A Tarrant, the Colonels for another championship the air in the early portion played better,” said Hood. ending this Friday with a have dropped six straight stage between the Cougars of the game, but shined in “He played a lot smarter Follow Erik Harris on fifth Class 6A, Region 6 contests that have seen and the Rockets on Oct. 23. the running game from the and that’s what we want Twitter @jeharris2. contest awaiting. them score only 18 points. Woodlawn’s defense, beginning. him to do.” “I am proud of these The Cougars are through four region games, guys, because it’s a hard allowing a region leading has surrendered 29.5 points thing to just win (22 13.3 points per contest. an outing. The hosts will consecutive games) and not That average could drop have its hands full with a let up mentally if you’re a after Friday, as Woodlawn Clay-Chalkville offense young person,” said Clay- enters the game scoring 1.5 that has produced over

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Tricky game lurks for Hewitt-Trussville by Erik Harris the final regular season less. On Sept. 4, they took league game of the year. a 21-14 home loss to then Sports Editor That game will likely No. 1 Hoover before falling determine who secures the by a 30-point margin the No. 2 seed from the region, following week to Vestavia With a big matchup but before all of that fun Hills. against Hoover brewing happens, Floyd must make A 28-10 win over the up for Oct. 23, Hewitt- sure his team is ready for Spartans was key for Trussville (5-2, 4-1) must an unpredictable Mountain Hewitt-Trussville’s 2014 keep its mind on the task at Brook (2-5, 1-4) team this postseason birth. Their salty hand this week. week. defensive performance, The Huskies, under the The Spartans have lost particularly through the direction of second-year five of its last six games, the final 24 minutes of play, head coach Josh Floyd, last of which was a 21-14 propelled the visitors to have worked their way stumble at the hands of Oak victory in last season’s into position to possibly Mountain. Despite owning version of the series. earn home-field advantage the much more pleasing Huskies’ linebacker for the upcoming state resume, the Huskies will Bailey McElwain and playoffs. They are currently have to do much more than his defensive unit held photo by Ron Burkett tied with Hoover for just show up with their Mountain Brook scoreless second place in Class 7A, cleats on to take a win on after the break, and will Hewitt-Trussville running back Elliott McElwain looks for running room in last week’s 35-17 Region 3 with two region Friday night at Hewitt- be searching for a similar win over Thompson. contests remaining. Hewitt- Trussville Stadium. performance this time Trussville is scheduled to Three of Mountain around. to play in the Alabama- opponents to 22.8 points one. visit Hoover’s Buccaneer Brook’s five losses have McElwain, who just Mississippi All-Star game, per game. Stadium in two weeks for come by seven points or received an invitation leads an even stronger Expect Hewitt-Trussville Follow Erik Harris on defense this season. They to secure its fifth league win Twitter @jeharris2. Indians can clinch playoff berth are currently holding this Friday night in a tough with win over Center Point by Kyle Parmley a four-game losing streak. Jay Woods is expected to The Eagles have managed return after missing the Staff Writer to score just 22 points total game against Huffman. in its past four games, and Sophomore quarterback A road win over Center their lone win was a 6-0 Jackie Matthews was Point would have added victory over region foe removed from the Huffman meaning for Pinson Valley Woodlawn. game due to illness, but OCTOBER 23rd & 24th this Friday night. Center Point’s offense should return to the field as If the Indians (5-2, 2-2) will face another tough test well. can find a way to do so, against the Pinson Valley Clay-Chalkville (7-0), they will clinch a playoff defense. The Indians Gardendale (6-0), and berth as one of the top have already notched two Pinson Valley (5-2) are PRESHOW ACTIVITIES @7:00 PM four finishers in Class 6A, shutouts this season and the only teams in Region SHOW STARTS @8:00 PM Region 6. It will mark have held four of their 6 with a winning record, the sixth year in a row seven opponents to 13 but Shades Valley, Center *A DRAMATIC PRESENTATION* The Tribe has advanced to points or less. Point, and Huffman could parental discreHon advised for children under 8 postseason play. Coming off a bye week, make things interesting, The last time Pinson Pinson Valley hopes because the only thing that Valley failed to make the to get a number of key matters in terms of a playoff state playoffs was 2009, playmakers back to give berth is region record. when Matt Glover first the team an added spark. Expect the Indians stay took over the program. Starting running back on track and notch a win To clinch the berth, the Torrey Hendrix missed against the Eagles. I’ll Indians will have to knock the last two games with a predict a final score of 35- off a Center Point team on knee injury and 7. Architectural Pavers & Walls Fall is here!!! Call APW now for free estimates to enhance your outdoor living! From outdoor Outdoor Living * Pool Decks * Retainer Walls kitchens to natural stone Fireplaces * Outdoor Kitchens * Patios walls and patios, we are your hometown hardscape experts….. Scott Denson 205-966-2312 www.APWofAL.com Visit us on Facebook Page 12 October 14 — 20, 2015 | The Trussville Tribune HTHS hosting 24th annual Husky Challenge by Erik Harris running at 9:20 a.m. with the junior varsity boys Sports Editor starting 40 minutes later. The junior varsity awards Head coach David Dobbs ceremony is scheduled to and the Hewitt-Trussville begin at 10:30 a.m. cross-country team will For the middle schools, welcome high school girls fire the gun at 10:20 and junior high school a.m. before the boys start programs from across the at 10:40 a.m. All middle state to participate in the school awards will be 24th annual St. Vincent’s distributed at 11: 15 a.m. Husky Challenge this Each run of the day will Saturday. end at Hewitt-Trussville The varsity portion of Stadium. According to a the day is scheduled to press release, the course begin first, with junior will consist of grass, varsity and middle school asphalt and trails. action coming shortly after. According to Varsity girls will get the alabamarunners.com, 33 day started at 8 a.m. Varsity teams are currently listed photo Courtesy of J.R. Tidwell photo Courtesy of J.R. Tidwell boys will start running at to compete this weekend, 8:40 a.m. Awards will be including Hewitt- Pinson Valley High School Saturday with momentum, Trails run last week. The Follow Erik Harris on presented to varsity runners Trussville High School and Rudd Middle School. as they’re coming off a girl’s team finished eighth Twitter @jeharris2. at 9:30 a.m. and middle school, Clay- The Hewitt-Trussville second-place finish at in that run. Junior varsity girls begin Chalkville Middle School, High School boys will enter Decatur’s Dew it on the Clay-Chalkville junior Five from the area selected to lands first Big Ten offer Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game by Erik Harris touchdowns. From the state afternoon. of Florida to Louisiana “The Michigan by Kyle Parmley Bailey McElwain made Alabama team will be Sports Editor to Mississippi and, of Wolverines offer Nico the team out of Hewitt- Mark Freeman, head coach course, Alabama, every Collins, Jr. WR from Clay- Staff Writer Trussville. of the Thompson team that It was just a southern elite program in the region Chalkville. #Couglife,” The pair of Huskies Hewitt-Trussville knocked thing until last Wednesday. has made its most enticing wrote the team’s twitter Five football players named to the Alabama off October 9. Clay-Chalkville junior sales pitch to the 6-foot-4 account. from Trussville Tribune team are the first Hewitt- Clay-Chalkville (7-0, Nico Collins has all wideout. Six games deep into the coverage area were Trussville representatives 4-0) has already clinched the attributes that make However, things were 2015 season, Collins has a announced Tuesday as part in the all-star game since a state playoff berth and offensive coaches at every taken to another level on team-high 31 receptions for of the Alabama roster for Brandon Cox in 2002. Hewitt-Trussville (5-2, level smile with approval, Wednesday when first-year 581 yards and eight scores. the Alabama-Mississippi Hayden Moore and Jalen 4-1) is on the cusp of doing and defensive coaches Michigan head coach Jim Two days after receiving All-Star Game. Harvey represented Clay- so, as the aforementioned spitting mad. His rare Harbaugh did what he’s the Michigan offer, he Quarterback Ty Pigrome, Chalkville last in 2013. players have led their teams combination of size and known for doing – looking celebrated with, perhaps, wide receiver and Alabama This year’s game will to successful seasons to this athleticism has had the south for some top-tier his strongest outing of commit T.J. Simmons, and be played in Hattiesburg, pont. best of the Southeastern talent. the season. The blue-chip offensive lineman Cole Mississippi, at M.M. Earnest Robinson (2012) Conference singing his The Clay-Chalkville prospect grabbed four Garrison were selected Roberts Stadium on is the only player from praises since his sophomore football program took receptions for 118 yards to the squad from Clay- December 12. Kickoff is Pinson Valley to play in the season that saw him go for to Twitter to announce and two touchdowns in a Chalkville. Running back scheduled for noon. 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