HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – Saraland Quarterback KJ Lacey won the 2024 by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at the annual Player of the Year Banquet in Montgomery on Tuesday afternoon.
Lacey will play College Football for the University of Texas.
Russellville High School Running Back Cam Phinizee win the Class 5A Player of the Year Award. Phinizee rushed for 2,331 yards and 28 Touchdowns.
Fyffe Offensive Lineman Tucker Wilks was named the Class 3A Lineman of the Year.
BACKS OF THE YEAR
7A: Anquon Fegans, Thompson
6A: KJ Lacey, Saraland
5A: Cam Phinizee, Russellville
4A: Landon Duckworth, Jackson
3A: Kadyn Mitchell, Houston Academy
2A: Preston Lancaster, Tuscaloosa Academy
1A: Alvin Henderson, Elba
AISA: Luke Tarver, Chambers Academy
LINEMEN OF THE YEAR
7A: Jared Smith, Thompson
6A: Jourdin Crawford, Parker
5A: Jabarrius Garror, Vigor
4A: Tae Diamond, Cherokee County
3A: Tucker Wilks, Fyffe
2A: JJ Faulk, Highland Home
1A: Hayes Farrell, Donoho
AISA: Ashton Yelder, Lowndes Academy
MR. FOOTBALL
KJ Lacey, Saraland
COACHES OF THE YEAR
7A: Chip English, Hoover
6A: Tim Vakakes, Spain Park
5A: Kirk Johnson, Montgomery Catholic
4A: Drew Phillips, West Morgan
3A: Darrell Higgins, Mars Hill Bible
2A: Caleb Simmons, Winston County
1A: Shenan Motley, Wadley
AISA: Stacy Luker, South Choctaw Academy
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