In addition to all-purpose back Cain Higgins posting a 1,000-yard rushing season, the Trojan defense also made a statement against Jefferson Christian in a 61-6 rout. Nick Reed captured three interceptions to go along with eight tackles for the Trojans (4-6).
Teammate Andrew Lindsey posted a team-high 16 tackles (one for lost yardage), had three sacks and a fumble recovery in the win.
The defensive duo earned an honorable mention on the Alabama Sportswriters Association’s Players of the Week for Week 10.
While Gaylesville had a night to remember last Friday, the same can be said for Piedmont Bulldog junior quarterback Chase Childers.
Childers completed 7-of-9 passes for 193 yards and three scores (59, 30 and 15 yards), rushed for 88 yards on 12 carries and three more scores (12, 1 and 23 yards), and had an interception as Piedmont (8-2) downed Woodland 42-33.
Childers was also cited as an offensive honoree by the ASWA for Week 10.
In other statewide happenings, Hubbertville’s Tommy Haley-Ricks’ numbers were out of this world and earned him Alabama Sports Writers Association offensive player of the week honors.
Haley-Ricks had 24 carries for 420 yards (fifth-most in state history) and eight rushing touchdowns – 7, 64, 12, 60, 55, 41, 35 and 7 yards in Hubbertville’s 76-52 win. He also had a 49-yard touchdown receiving and returned a kickoff for 72 yards to inside the Vina 10.
His nine total touchdowns was a new AHSAA record and he missed breaking the Class 1A single-game scoring record of 57 points, held by Tony Dixon of Parrish and now the University of Kentucky and set against Hubbertville in 2003.
His performance overshadowed another other outstanding one from the weekend. Derrick Colvin of Jackson-Olin was 22-of-29 for 301 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 114 yards and three more touchdowns as the Mustangs beat Woodlawn.
On defense/special teams, Boaz senior defensive end Zane Pullen more than earned ASWA player of the week honors. He recorded 10 tackles, including six for loss, four sacks, one quarterback hurry, caused a fumble and covered a fumble in the Pirates 40-8 win Friday against Class 1A No. 6 R.A. Hubbard.
Pullen edged two other fine efforts: Charles Henderson defensive end Antonio Youngblood had two fumble recoveries, an interception and a sack in the Class 5A Trojans' 35-27 victory over 6A Northview. Linebacker Cory Lee of Prattville recorded 10 tackles, including three sacks, and forced a fumble that was recovered for a touchdown in Prattville's 47-0 win over Central-Tuscaloosa. Lee led a defense that held the No. 1 team in Class 5A to 56 yards in the first half and 154 for the game.
Some 50 players were nominated from ASWA members in Birmingham, Centre, Dothan, Florence, Gadsden, Huntsville, Montgomery, Oneonta, and Troy, while a five-member ASWA panel selected the winners and runners-up.
Other outstanding performances included:
OFFENSE
Justin Evans, Midfield: Threw for 337 yards on 26 of 35 passing with a touchdown and interception - all with bruised ribs - in a loss to Fairfield.
Trey Hillard, Gardendale: Had 334 all-purpose yards - 174 rushing, 160 receiving - with five touchdowns in the Rockets' 57-14 win over Mortimer Jordan.
Seth Baker, Springville: Was 25-of-31 passing for 340 yards and two touchdowns as Springville beat Ashville 50-28.
Paul Barber, Briarwood Christian: Was 19-of-33 for 304 yards and three touchdowns in a 21-13 win over Anniston.
Charles Payne, Sidney Lanier: Caught eight passes for 244 yards, including a 97-yard touchdown, in a 35-17 loss to Carver-Montgomery.
Clint Moseley, Leroy: Was 21-of-29 passing for 308 yards and two touchdowns in a 28-21 win over Sweet Water in a battle of No. 1’s. He also ran for a touchdown and his 25-yard TD pass to Stephen Scoggins with 1:08 to play snapped Sweet Water's state-best 36-game winning streak. Leroy now has the state's longest win streak at 20 games.
Tommy Moss, Pell City: Had 12 receptions for 194 yards and two scores in a loss to Hewitt-Trussville.
Jermaine "Juicy' Williams, Slocomb: Williams rushed for 251 yards on 31 carries and three touchdowns (3, 3, 55), including 177 and all three scores in the second half of the Red Tops' 35-14 win over Geneva County.
Mike Smith, Tallassee: The running back rushed for 303 yards and three touchdowns (35, 4, 22) in a 37-13 win over Holtville.
Morgan Faulkner, Hooper: The running back rushed for 268 yards and four touchdowns and returned an interception 45 yards for another score in a 53-20 win over Springwood.
Brett Bradford, Clarke Prep: Rushed for 271 yards and four touchdowns (5, 58, 86, 9) on 11 carries in a 39-7 win over East Memorial.
Brent Townsend, Vina: Threw for 268 yards and two scores and rushed for 190 yards and three touchdowns in a 76-52 loss to Hubbertville.
DEFENSE/SPECIAL TEAMS
Anthony Davis and Tavon Arrington, Hueytown: Both had 14 tackles while Davis added an interception as the Gophers defeated Pell City 40-27.
Steven Walker, Brantley: Walker blocked a field goal on the game's final play, preserving Class 1A Brantley's undefeated season with a 26-24 win over Class 4A Daleville. Walker had 10 tackles and rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns in the game.
Marcus Glanton, Cottonwood: Glanton had 14 total tackles, including three for losses and two more for sacks, and deflected a lateral that resulted in an 10-yard loss in the Class 2A Bears' 20-15 win over 3A playoff team Dale County.
Kevin Gray, Ashford Academy: Gray accounted for 16 tackles, 13 solos and three for losses, in the Falcons' 31-29 loss to Chambers Academy.
Todd Burkett, Fort Dale: The receiver/defensive back had an 83-yard touchdown reception and picked off two passes in a 44-28 win over Shelby Academy.
Amos Draper, Tanner: Had 12 tackles, a sack and batted down a pass as the No. 3 Rattlers defeated 3A No. 7 Elkmont 24-9 to remain undefeated.
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