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TABLE OF CONTENTS Sponsors Administration Gridiron Club Athletic Department Baby Jags Football Coaches Varsity Football Roster Spain Park Legends
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Freshman Coaches 71 Freshman Football Roster 74 Sports Medicine Staff 84 Spain Park Cheerleading 88 Dazzlers 97 The Pride of the Park 102 Sapphires 113 Berry Middle School 116
The Spain Park Football program is a publication of the Spain Park High School Gridiron Club. Program Layout & Design: Mary Kate Smith Photography: Iron City Studios, Belmont Studios, Pure Game Sports Network Copyright © 2025 by Spain Park High School Athletic Department. No part of this program can be duplicated in any way without the express written permission of Spain Park High School. All rights reserved.
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ADMINISTRATION
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ADMINISTRATION Spain Park Families and Fans, Welcome to Spain Park High School! On behalf of the administrative team and the faculty and staff of Spain Park High School, I would like to welcome you to Robert O. Finley III Field at Jaguar Stadium. Tonight’s game, a showcase of countless hours of preparation, practice, and hard work, would not be possible without the support of our Board of Education, Superintendent Dr. Kevin Maddox, and the Spain Park Community. Parents, families, friends, and fans, thank you for your support! I am grateful for the members of the Gridiron Club and our game day sponsors, advertisers, and donors whose generous contributions help to provide an amazing Friday night experience. Additionally, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our coaches, band directors, and auxiliary sponsors for pouring into our students to help them grow, learn, and excel both on and off of the field. Our field is named for legendary Hoover City Schools’ teacher and coach Bob Finley. Coach Finley is remembered for his competitive spirit and most importantly for his outstanding character. He was a role model for thousands of students and student-athletes. The Spain Park administration and faculty and staff continue to emphasize character development and good sportsmanship in all of our endeavors. We hope and encourage our fans to join us in maintaining this expectation throughout the year and at all of our events. We are happy to have each of you with us tonight to watch our students compete, perform, and represent Spain Park. Go Jags!
Amanda Esslinger Amanda Esslinger, Ed. D. Principal, Spain Park High School
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LETTER FROM THE COACH SPAIN PARK SPAIN PARK FOOTBALL FOOTBALL Jag Nation... As we enter our 4th season together, let me first say how much of an honor it is for our staff to represent this community! Our parents bless us by allowing their sons to be pushed, coached hard, and held accountable. It's our goal each Friday night to make the Spain Park families proud! The SR class of 2025 led our program to new heights by winning 17 games in a row, dating back to the last 5 games of 2023 and our 1st 12 games last year. They did it by loving each other, holding each other accountable, and being great teammates. Our current SR class of 2026 is the first group we have had since they were 9th graders. Seeing them help us change the program has been nothing short of special. Building a championship program the right way is not easy. Although the landscape of team sports is evolving daily, development still matters more than outside roster enhancement. We pour into these guys and take it as our duty to help them be the best versions of themselves on and off the field. We hope to see you at our games this fall, and it is our goal to make you proud. We love you all! GO JAGS God Bless
Tim Vakakes Coach Tim Vakakes Head Football Coach
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GRIDIRON CLUB 2025-2026 MEMBERS
Suzy Baker David & Melissa Barnard Gary & Kellie Beard Wayne & Debbie Benson Jody & Anne Bicking Tommy & Pam Burleson John & Donna Frazer Jim & Connie Grisham Rex & Lisa Hall
JAG FOUNDERS
Ted & Geneba Harduvel Steve & Carolyn Hula Brian & Leisa Kizer Randy & Kelly Laird Tim & Sherry McCory Brue & Dale McKee Patrick & Denise Nola Ray & Carron Pearce Brian & Hara Priddy
James & Katrina Sanderson David & Lori Smith Coug & Patti Tinney Richard & Mary Eleanor Trucks Rick & Janet Turman Jim & Donna Whatley Bill & Linda Whitehead Robert & Barbara Wills Howard & Diana Winkler
JAG CORPORATE Hoover Toyota - The Peeples Family ReMax RFG Advisory - The Harper Family
Rock City Church Strongbox - The Price Family
JAG CHAMPION The Blair Family The Bonamy Family
The Hall Family
Jenny & John Isaac Southerland
JAG SPONSOR Clay & Alicia Bailey The Brock Family The Davis Family
Tara & Robby Hendrix John & Amy Henson The Jones Family (Burns Jones) The Jones Family
The Lutenbacher Family The McBride Family Matt & Natalie Palmer Damon & Amy Reed
JAG SUPPORTER Alan & Heather Baty The Bryant Family The Charles Family The Greb Family The Harvey Family The Holder Family The Kramer Family
Van & Laurie Major The Oatridge Family The Pitts Family The Portera Family The Sandoval Family Marc Scholl (ARC Realty) The Scott Family
The Awad Family The Bizzell Family Randy & Maria Broderick The Burgin Family The Camargo Family The Eidson Family The Gentry Family The Goodman Family The Hamilton Family The Hoffman Family
The Holloway Family The Kilpatrick Family The Kinsaul Family The Lee Family The Maalouf Family Matt & Heather Minor The Morgan Family The Motes Family The Offord Family Krystle Pettaway
The Sisk Family Jeremy & Megan Switzer The Taylor Family Josh & Tiffany Tubb Neil & Susan Walker The Wigley Family
JAG FAN The Phillips Family Jason & Gena Pope The Rohn Family Griffin & Madison Smith Kristi Taylor The Thorson Family Kevin & Telica Walker The Walls Family The Wilbourne Family
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ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Dear Jag Fans, Supporters, and Guests, Welcome to Spain Park High School and Jaguar Stadium at Robert O. Finley Field. Head Coach Tim Vakakes is entering his third season at the helm of our Spain Park Jaguar Football Team. This year has brought an excitement surrounding the season unmatched by recent years. As we move to 6A Region 3 football, it will continue to be one of the most competitive regions in Alabama, and we look forward to what the season holds both in region and non-region games. Spain Park takes pride in the community that surrounds not only our student athletes, but also those coaches, and faculty and staff that pour into our students on a daily basis. This special community along with our principal, Dr. Amanda Esslinger, faculty and staff, the Spain Park administrative team, our superintendent, Dr. Kevin Maddox, the central office staff, and the Hoover City Schools Board of Education, come together to create an environment promoting student athletes and sportsmanship. Sportsmanship is something that is of utmost importance and something that extends from the athletes and coaches, down to the fans. We hope that everyone in attendance has an enjoyable time, while we also strive to create a safe and healthy environment for all. In addition to our community, athletes, and Spain Park Faculty and Staff, Jag Nation and football games under the Friday night lights would not be whole without the spirit and entertainment that our cheerleaders, Pride of the Park marching band, Dazzlers, Sapphires, color guard, majorettes, and mascot, “Jaggy”, bring to each game and half-time performance. Thank you for your attendance and support of Spain Park High School, Spain Park Football, and all Spain Park Athletics.
Go Jags!
Joshua Donaldson Joshua Donaldson Athletic Director
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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT Josh Donaldson ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Joshua Donaldson is beginning his third year at Spain Park as the Athletic Director. He came to Spain Park from Homewood High School where he served for eleven years as a science teacher and the cross country and track & field coach. Coach Donaldson attended the University of Alabama where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science Degree in both Biology and Mathematics. After graduating from the University of Alabama and starting to teach at his alma mater, he went on to graduate from UAB with his Master’s in Secondary Education.
Carmen Starr ATHLETIC ASSISTANT Carmen is in her seventeenth year with Spain Park Athletics. Previously, she was the Executive Office Manager for the Birmingham Steeldogs. She and her husband, Robert Starr coach Spain Park’s girls flag football team. Robert has coached our five-time state champions girls soccer team since the school opened in 2001. Their son, Cole Starr is a 2018 Spain Park graduate and a graduate of Huntingdon College.
Rachel D’Amico Laatsch ATHLETIC BOOKKEEPER Rachel is beginning her ninth year at Spain Park. She is a graduate of Vestavia Hills High School where she played volleyball and coached as a varsity assistant. Rachel attended the University of Alabama and JSU. She is married to William and they have a daughter named Mosley (3) and a son named Beckett (1).
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2024 YEAR IN REVIEW
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CLASS OF 2026
Lane Allen
To the Class of 2026 - football players, cheerleaders, Dazzlers, Sapphire and members of the band - thank you for giving it your all every Friday night and for representing Spain Park so well. We are proud of you and cannot wait to see how you go on to change the world. Have the best senior year! Go Jags!
Harper Arriagada
Clay Bailey
Graham Blair
JD Bonamy
Ethan Boykin
Brock Bradley
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CLASS OF 2026
Weston Brock
Jackson Bryant
Nathan Byrd
Bailey Causey
Kindal Cummings
Kendall Grahn
Brodie Hamilton
Kennedi Hazel
Brady Heath
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CLASS OF 2026
Carter Holloway
Kate James
EJ Kerley
Shivika Kumar
Jayden Lamar
Aaliyah Lane
Anna Kate Latham
Elena Lorino
Jack Lutenbacher
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CLASS OF 2026
Camden Major
Brittain McClure
Zion McClain
Andrew Meilan
Emily Motes
Emma Nikolic
Reed Oatridge
Lillie Owens
Hudson Reed
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Drew Robertson
Connor Shamblin
Sam Skipper
Sydney Theall
Brice Thompson
Wade Myers
Emilee Wilbourne
Emma Williamson
Payton Wood
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VARSITY COACHING STAFF EDUCATION • Homewood High School, Class of ’98 (‘95 5A State Championship Team) • Auburn University, 2002 - B.S. Physical Education • UAB, 2011 - M.S. of Educational Leadership TEACHING EXPERIENCE • Forest Hills Middle School - Fall 2002-Spring 2007 • Glen Oaks Elementary School - Fall 2007May 2013 • Jackson Olin High School - Fall 2013-Spring 2022 COACHING EXPERIENCE Forest Hills Middle School Football - 20022003, Head Coach (undefeated first season) Fairfield High School Football • 2001-2011, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach • 2001-2002, Assistant Coach, Defensive Backs • 2003-2009, Offensive Coordinator, Quarterbacks • 2010, Defensive Coordinator, Defensive Backs • 2011, Offensive Coordinator, QBs & Defensive Coordinator, DBs Fairfield High School Baseball - 2004-2009, Head Coach (6 years, 107-63) McAdory High School Football - 2012, Quarterback Coach, 14-1, 5A State Runner-Up Jackson Olin High School • Fall 2013 – Spring 2022 - Head Football Coach • Fall 2019 – Spring 2022 – Athletic Director ACCOMPLISHMENTS & RECORDS Fairfield High School Football • 2004, 11-2, 5A State Quarterfinals, Region Champions (Most wins in school history) • 2005, 10-2, 5A State Playoffs, 2nd Round, Back-to-Back Region Champions • 2006, 10-2, 5A State Playoffs, 2nd Round • 2008, 9-3, 5A State Playoffs, 2nd Round (Best offense in school history) • 2009, 8-4, 5A State Playoffs, 2nd Round (Most passing yards in school history) • 2010, 7-4, 5A State Playoffs • 2011, 9-2, 5A State Playoffs • School Record 9-straight playoff appearances • Four Quarterbacks in a row signed college scholarships
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VARSITY COACHING STAFF ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED) Fairfield High School Baseball • 2004-2009, Head Coach (6 years, 107-63) • 2005, 14-11, Area Champions, 5A State Playoffs • 2006, 16-11, Area Champions, 5A State Playoffs • 2007, 24-10, 5A State Playoffs • 2008, 28-10, 5A State Playoffs, Most Wins in School History • 2006-2009, Nine players earned college scholarships Jackson Olin High School Football • 2016, 8-3, 6A State Playoffs 1st Round (1st winning season & trip to State Playoffs since 1999) • 2017, 6-4 (Climbed to 10th ranked 6A football team) • 2018, 10-1 (finished 5th in 6A, 1st undefeated regular season in school history) • 2021, 9-3, 6A State Playoffs 2nd Round (6A Reg. 5 Runner-Up) PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION • 2008 Alabama Football Coaches Association 5A State Assistant Coach of the Year • Summer 2007, East/West Baseball All Star Classic Assistant Coach • 2007 Birmingham News Metro West Baseball Coach of the Year • 2008 Birmingham News Metro West Baseball Coach of the Year • 2018 Fox 6 Sideline Coach of the Year • 2018 Birmingham City Schools Coach of the Year • 2019 Alabama vs Mississippi All Star Classic Assistant Coach • 2019 Adidas All-American Game Assistant Coach, East Team, San Antonio, TX • Only Head Football Coach in Jackson Olin history with a career winning record (49-45) FAMILY Coach Vakakes is married to Alexis Petelos Vakakes and they have two children Sammy (11) and Isabella (9).
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VARSITY COACHING STAFF Matt Thompson WIDE RECEIVERS Coach Thompson begins his 15th year at Spain Park and will be coaching the wide receivers. He was DC from 2016-2021 and served as the OC in 2013-15 helping Spain Park to a 2014 7A State Runner-Up finish. In 2009-10 he served as OC at Oxford HS and Special Teams/ Passing Coordinator from 2005-08 and Head Wrestling Coach from 2005-11. In 2004, Coach Thompson was OC at Robert E. Lee High School. In 2003, he coached WRs and was Head Wrestling Coach at Saint James School. Coach Thompson began his coaching career at his alma mater, Robert E. Lee High School. He was there from 1998-02 and was also Head Wrestling Coach. He served as Special Teams Coordinator in 2001-02 and OC in 2000. In 1999, he coached RBs and helped lead them to a 1999 6A State Runner-Up finish. From 1992-98, he coached at Capitol Heights Jr High School where he coached football, wrestling, and track. Coach Thompson is from Montgomery, AL and is a 1991 graduate of Robert E. Lee High School and earned his B.S. in Physical Education from Auburn University at Montgomery and his Master’s in Educational Leadership from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Coach Thompson and his wife Betsy have three children - Mary Grace (24), John Robert (21), and James David (15).
Jordan Pannell WIDE RECEIVERS This will be coach Pannell’s fourth year as a Spain Park Jaguar. He spent 3 years at Springville High School as the Wide Receivers coach, and the past spring as Crossville High School’s offensive coordinator. He is a graduate of Hewitt-Trussville high school and is finishing his education degree at UAB. Coach Pannell is excited to now be the Quarterbacks coach for the Jags.
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VARSITY COACHING STAFF TJ Simmons WIDE RECEIVERS Coach Simmons played football at Clay-Chalkville High School. He started his college football career at the University of Alabama but later transferred to and graduated from West Virginia University. He is starting his third year of coaching. He started his coaching career at The University of Houston. Coach Simmons has two little girls - Leilani Simmons (6) and Mayori Simmons (1).
TJ Mosley RUNNING BACKS Coach Tarronzo “TJ” Mosley, Jr. is in his first football season with Spain Park after joining the staff this past spring. He played football at Clay-Chalkville High School (Class of 2011) and continued his career at Faulkner University as a true freshman slot receiver and kick returner. He later transferred to Stillman College, where he was a three-year letterman playing both slot receiver and defensive back, and earned his B.S. in Health & Physical Education in 2016. Coach Mosley began his coaching career in 2019 at Leeds High School as the running backs coach and head track & field coach. He went on to lead Leeds Middle School’s football program in 2020 before serving as quarterbacks and running backs coach at Springville High School from 2021 to 2024. He now coaches the running backs at Spain Park. Coach Mosley has one daughter, Khloe (9).
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VARSITY COACHING STAFF Carey Moorer WIDE RECEIVERS This will be Coach Moorer‘s third year as a Spain Park Jaguar. He graduated high school from Vestavia Hills in 1989 and went on to play offensive tackle at Southern Mississippi from 1989-1994 where the Golden Eagles beat Alabama and Auburn, twice. Coach Moorer was a graduate assistant with the Jacksonville State football team from 2007-2009 working with the defensive line, strength and conditioning program, and he was the scout team offensive line coach. This will be coach Moorer’s 16th year teaching and coaching that includes stops at Lincoln High School, Vestavia Hills, and McAdory. Coach Moorer’s education includes a Bachelor of Science in Human Performance, at Southern Mississippi, Masters in Physical Education, Masters in Leadership, and an Educational Specialist degree from Jacksonville State. Coach Moorer also has two boys - Major and Ryland Moorer.
Lincoln Clark OFFENSIVE LINE This year is Coach Clark’s 23rd year coaching football - 18 of that was at Berry Middle School, and the rest has been at Spain Park. Coach Clark currently teaches 9th Grade Biology. He graduated from Auburndale High School in FL and the University of Central Florida. Coach Clark’s wife, Leslie, is a teacher at Gwin Elementary. Together, they have 3 children - twins Katie and Cole (college sophomore) and Cameron (11th grade at SPHS).
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VARSITY COACHING STAFF DaRon Arrington TIGHT ENDS / FULL BACK This is Coach Arrington’s third year with the Jaguars. He graduated from Fairfield High Preparatory School in 2012. He started his coaching career at Fairfield (1 year) and then went on to coach at Jackson-Olin High School for 10 years. Go Jags!
David Bush DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR / LINEBACKERS David Bush came to SP in the Spring 2022, after a successful tenure serving as DC at Jackson Olin from 2019-21. The 2021 Jackson-Olin team was the 6A Region 5 runner up, finished 9-3, and won the school’s first playoff game since 1999. He grew up in Millbrook, and graduated from Stanhope Elmore in 2007. Coach Bush received a BS degree in Secondary Education from Auburn in 2011. After graduation, Coach Bush began his coaching career at Millbrook Jr. High, leading the offensive and defensive lines. He then moved to Prattville HS as Varsity Defensive Backs and Linebackers coach and JV Defensive Coordinator from 2012-14. He then coached at Murphy High School in Mobile from 2015-17. He began his Murphy tenure coaching Varsity Cornerbacks and graduated to Special Teams Coordinator and Defensive Coordinator before leaving to serve as Greenville High’s Defensive Coordinator, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and Head Baseball Coach from 2017-18. After Greenville, in 2018-19 Coach Bush was Special Teams Coordinator, Linebackers Coach and Head Track and Field Coach at Stanhope Elmore High School. Coach Bush and his wife, Rachel, reside in Morris, Alabama.
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VARSITY COACHING STAFF Daris Robinson DEFENSIVE LINE Coach Robinson is married to Brandie Robinson. They have four children - Faith, Daris Jr., Isaiah, and Nia - and one grandson, Xavier. This is his second year coaching at Spain Park. He coached eleven years at Berry Middle School where he was the Co-Defensive coordinator at and helped coach them to their 1st Metro Championship in 2022. He has coached defensive positions such as DL and LBs. Coach Robinson graduated from Ensley Magnet High School in 2000 where he played football. He attended Tusculum University where he played football for four years and received a Bachelor of Sports Management degree. In 2003, Tusculum won the school’s first (SAC) South Atlantic Conference Championship. Coach Robinson finished his college career 1st all-time tackles for loss, 6th all-time in tackles, and 2nd all-time in sacks.
Taylor Diamond DEFENSIVE LINE Coach Diamond is in his 8th year of coaching. Prior to Spain Park, he coached at Vincent High School and Wheeler High School (GA). He is an Exceptional Education Teacher. Coach Diamond attended Shades Valley High School and the University of Alabama. He and his wife, Brooke, have two daughters - Olivia (4 years) and Emma (1).
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VARSITY COACHING STAFF Darrius Taylor LINEBACKERS Coach Taylor begins his eighth year at Spain Park. He has coached both Linebackers and Defensive Line. Coach Taylor attended Cherokee High School. After, he attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he played 4 years at linebacker and earned a B.S. in History. After college, Coach Taylor went on to coach football and track at Gateway High School in Kissimmee, FL for two years (2005-07). Coach Taylor then entered the business world for two years and later returned to Gateway High School in 2009 as the Defensive Backs Coach. In 2011, he went on to coach running backs at St. Cloud High School (FL). In 2012, he coached the defensive line at Liberty High School in Kissimmee, FL. In 2013, he returned to Gateway High School as the Defensive Coordinator and Linebackers Coach. Coach Taylor is married to Milagros Taylor and they have three children: Jovan (18), Kian (17), and Kaelen (17).
Danny Kimble DEFENSIVE BACK Coach Danny Kimble began his career at Litchfield High School in 2002 as the Defensive Backs coach. He then served as an Offensive Graduate Assistant at the University of Alabama for the 2003-2005 seasons (2005 Cotton Bowl Champs). In 2006, he joined the Hoover High School coaching staff, serving as the Defensive Backs coach (2006 & 2008 State Runner Up, 2009 State Champs). In Spring 2010, Coach Kimble joined the Spain Park High School coaching staff as Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator (through the 2014 season). Coach Kimble played for the University of Alabama from 1998 to 2001 and was a member of the 1999 SEC Championship team. He received a MA Degree from the University of Alabama in Sports Management and a BS degree in Physical Education from Jacksonville State University. Coach Kimble is married to wife, Gerri, and they have two daughters, Morgan (16) and Malia (9).
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VARSITY COACHING STAFF Barry Ward LINEBACKERS Coach Barry Ward is entering his eighth year of coaching football and basketball in the Berry and Spain Park community. He joins the Spain Park staff for his first season after a seven-year tenure at Berry Middle School, where he serves as a physical education teacher. During his time at Berry, Coach Ward worked with the secondary and linebackers, eventually taking on the role of defensive coordinator. In addition to his football duties, Coach Ward is also the head junior varsity basketball coach and varsity assistant. A two-time graduate of Alabama A&M University, Coach Ward is married to Anitra Ward, and they have one daughter, Delilah.
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VARSITY COACHING STAFF Matt Hall KICKERS This is Matt Hall’s 25th year in education and 22nd year at Spain Park High School. He teaches US History and is the head boys soccer coach at the school. This will be his 6th year working with kickers in the football program. Coach Hall is a graduate of Samford University in 2001 with a degree in Education in social science and attained his Master’s degree in education from the University of Montevallo in 2016. Coach Hall lives in Birmingham with his wife Lauren, and sons Jackson and Barrett.
SAMUEL DAVID CAMARGO We LOVE You!!!
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity. 2 Timothy 1:4 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:15
SD… What a gift you are! You love the Lord with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. You are servant-hearted. You are a leader in how you choose to put others above yourself and in the way that you are a peace maker. Keep shining bright for the Kingdom. Thank you for the example you set to all the others, especially those in our family, the younger nieces & nephews. What a blessing to have such a wonderful cousin to be the leader & example you are. We are always cheering for you and believing in you! WE love you! - Your family :)
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2025 VARSITY ROSTER 96
Wade, Myers
SR
DL
36
Walker, Anderson
SO
DB
61
Winston, Xavier
SR
DL
13D
Wood, Payton
SR
DL
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VARSITY POSITION GROUPS CLASS OF 2026
OFFENSIVE LINE
VARSITY POSITION GROUPS DEFENSIVE LINE
QUARTERBACKS
VARSITY POSITION GROUPS TIGHT ENDS & FULL BACKS
DEFENSIVE BACKS
VARSITY POSITION GROUPS WIDE RECEIVERS
LINEBACKERS
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VARSITY POSITION GROUPS RUNNING BACKS
SPECIAL TEAMS
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2025 VARSITY ROSTER 1-D
0
Kena Rego 2026 | WR
2-D
2-O
Jaylen Mosley 2027 | DB
3-O
Ethan Boykin 2026 | DL
4-O
3-D
Connor Greb 2027 | WR
Brady Heath 2026 | DL
4-D
Joseph Hall 2027 | WR
Mason McClure 2027 | WR
5-O
Carter Holloway 2026 | DB
Brock Bradley 2026 | QB
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2025 VARSITY ROSTER 5-D
6-O
TK Slaughter 2026 | LB
7-O
6-D
7-D
Barrett Price 2028 | WR
8-D
8-O
EJ Kerley 2026 | LB
9-O
Nathan Byrd 2026 | DL
Kian Taylor 2026 | LB
Clay Bailey 2026 | WR
Weston Brock 2026 | WR
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Andrew Meilan 2026 | WR
9-D
Zion McLain 2026 | DL
2025 VARSITY ROSTER 1O-O
Khayden Comer 2026 | RB
11-D
JD Bonamy 2026 | LB
13-O
Nash Davis 2028 | QB
10-D
11-O
Xander McClure 2026 | DB
12-O
Brody Smith 2027 | WR
13-D
Payton Wood 2026 | DL
Landrick Hallman 2027 | TE
12-D
Tristan Hill 2027 | DB
14-O
JD Thompson 2028 | WR
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2025 VARSITY ROSTER 14-D
Kaelen Taylor 2026 | DB
16-O
15-O
Camden Major 2026 | WR
16-D
Hudson Hibbard 2027 | QB
17-D
Evan Taylor 2027 | LB
18-O
Houston Holmes 2027 | DB
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Graham Blair 2026 | FB
15-D
Ryan Harvey 2028 | DL
17-O
Everett Thorson 2027 | QB
18-D
Dwight Beckford 2028 | DB
2025 VARSITY ROSTER 19-O
19-D
Arnav Kumar 2028 | QB
2O-D
Kam Lewis 2027 | LB
John Malouf 2027 | FB
Joe Cross 2026 | DB
21-D
Andy Monroy 2026 | DL
22-D
2O-O
22-O
CJ Croom 2026 | DB
Nic McKissic 2028 | RB
23-O
23-D
Sawyer Pearson 2028 | TE
Kenneth Madden 2027 | DL
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2025 VARSITY ROSTER 24-O
24-D
Dekati El 2028 | RB
25-D
26
27
Joseph Scholl 2028 | DB
29
Wyatt Baty 2028 | LB
William Turney 2026 | TE
Jayce Mims 2027 | DB
Jakobe Gibbs 2028 | DB
28
25-0
Damone Robinson 2026 | DB
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Tristan Slimp 2027 | DB
30
Taylor Jones 2028 | WR
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31
Mac Beverly 2027 | FB
34
33
Deezul Lukima 2028 | DL
Israel Anders 2028 | LB
36
Kaiden Stevenson 2028 | WR
38
37
Anderson Walker 2028 | DB
39
Oak Minor 2028 | DB
Asher McBride 2028 | WR
40
Hudson Dees 2028 | DB
Jack Henson 2027 | TE
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41
Garrett Kline 2028 | DB
44
43
45
Noah Lee 2026 | LB
47
46
Joshua Tenney 2027 | RB
48
Umar Syed 2027 | LB
Kamren Dozier 2027 | TE
Zach Jones-Van Pelt 2029 | P
Joshua Knutsen 2028 | DB
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Elijah Blair 2027 | FB
49
Garrett Hoffman 2027 | K
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50
Miles Bryant 2028 | OL
53
52
Brennan Charles 2028 | LB
54
Beau Broderick 2028 | LB
56
55
Matthew Iwanski 2028 | OL
58
Aden Newell 2028 | OL
Christian Monroe 2028 | DL
Hudson Reed 2026 | OL
60
Isaac Harris 2028 | OL
Carson Graham 2027 | SN
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61
63
Xavier Winston 2026 | DL
64
Peter Abawi 2028 | OL
65
Nic Hendrix 2027 | OL
75
Jackson Bryant 2026 | OL
Sammy Camargo 2027 | OL
70
Jack Lutenbacher 2026 | SN
77
William Lidikay 2027 | OL
81
Reed Oatridge 2026 | OL
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Rhys Jones 2026 | P
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82
Derrick Lewis 2027 | WR
85
84
86
James Jones 2028 | DL
89
88
Ford Tate 2028 | TE
91
Carson Greb 2028 | TE
Sawyer Scott 2028 | TE
Tristen Goodyear 2028 | WR
Mason Schroeder 2028 | TE
92
Micah Hale 2028 | DL
Jaylen Bates 2027 | DL
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93
Christian Forman 2028 | DL
95
Mason Doyle 2027 | DL
96
Kason Goodman 2028 | DB
97
Myers Wade 2026 | DL
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Kristian Carter 2027 | DL
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JAG LEGENDS
FRESHMAN COACHING STAFF David Spencer HEAD COACH The 2025 season begins Coach Spencer’s twenty-sixth year in education and his twenty-second at Spain Park. Prior to arriving at Spain Park, Coach Spencer coached and taught at Prattville. Coach Spencer also serves as an assistant varsity baseball coach for the Jaguars. Coach Spencer graduated from Auburn University in 2000, where he met his wife Ashley. He and Ashley have three children, Clay (20), Addison (17) and Colton (15).
Will Smith OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR Will Smith is entering his twenty-third year at Spain Park High School and is also the head baseball coach. He attended Billingsley (AL) H.S. where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. Coach Smith is an alumnus of UAB where he played baseball for the Blazers. He was First Team Conference USA his junior and senior seasons. He also played professionally for four seasons with the Boston Red Sox organization. While with the Red Sox, he was a Florida State League All-Star. Will made it to AA while in the Red Sox organization. Coach Smith was recognized as a finalist for the FCA Coach of the Year in 2006, named Over the Mountain Coach of the Year for 2007,2010, 2012, 2014 and 2024; the All South Metro Coach of the Year in 2024 and was the 6A Coach of the Year in 2014. He is married to Brooke Smith and they have three children: Brody (16), Ellison (13), and Miller (11).
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FRESHMAN COACHING STAFF Keat Litton DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR Coach Litton begins his tenth season at Spain Park. After spending eight years on the varsity football staff at Spain Park, he has now joined the freshman staff. He also serves as the Head Boys Golf Coach at Spain Park. The team won the 7A State Championship last spring. Coach Litton is a graduate of Homewood High School (1996) and Auburn University (2000). While attending Homewood High School, Coach Litton was a member of the 1995 5A Football State Championship team and also lettered in baseball. Coach Litton and his wife, Allison, have 2 children - Laine (18) and Davis (16).
Patrick Beverly DEFENSIVE LINE The 205 season begins Coach Beverly’s twentieth year at Spain Park and his twenty-third year coaching. He previously coached at Cleburne County High School for three years. Coach Beverly is also an assistant coach for the girl’s basketball team and assistant coach for the freshman baseball team. He is an Auburn University graduate and hails from Talladega, Alabama. He and his wife, Sarah Grace, have a 17-year-old son, Mac, and a 12-year-old son, Sam.
Brooks Dunn DEFENSIVE LINE Coach Dunn is entering his 15th year at Spain Park and third season assisting the 9th grade football team. He also serves as an assistant baseball coach and has previously helped both Boys’/Girls’ basketball programs. Coach Dunn graduated from Vestavia Hills High School (‘02) and Mississippi State University (‘09). He and his wife, Emily, have three children - Brae (15), Evelyn (9), and Brewer (5).
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FRESHMAN
FOOTBALL
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2025 FRESHMAN ROSTER 25 Agee, Zion
WR
1
Martin, Kaleb
WR
48 Awwad, Abdul
DL
14
Matherson, Caleb
DB
35 Bailey, Cole
LB
20 Mavity, Hudson
DB
26 Bates, Jakobie
DL
9
RB
7
Brand, Brooks
DB
47 McGee, Josiah
DL
16
Brunson, Dexter
QB
75 Motes, Eli
OL
22 Burnett, Thomas
DB
72 Nicholson, Cash
OL
30 Clark, Lawton
WR
74 Palmer, Mason
OL
6
LB
23 Pitts, Malakai
LB
37 Dhamani, Ozil
WR
32 Portera, Crawford
LB
27 Dye, Weston
WR
56 Price, Braylen
OL
10
Feagins, Jordan
QB
12
Rego, Makoa
QB
11
Grizzle, Asher
WR
19
Fermin Rosario, Bayron
LB
88 Henderson, Ayden
DL
44 Russell, Wade
LB
24 Hendrix, Nate
DL
31
Sexton, Ben
DB
77 Henson, Henry
OL
67 Smith, Keidryn
DL
21
RB/DB
55 Spencer, Colton
OL
36 Holliman, Aiden
K
2
DB
8
Hudson, Jameer
RB
70 Tisdale, Alex
DL
17
Jackson, Koen
DB
76 Truong, Bryan
DL
5
Johnson, Chancelor
LB
13
Tubb, Madden
WR
18
Jones-Van Pelt, Christian P
4
Walker, Nolan
DB
Davison, Malakhi
Hill, Cayden
McDavid, Michael
Switzer, Gunner
29 King, Marquarius
WR
54 Warram, Henry
DL
15
Kramer, Luke
QB
50 Weaver, Easton
OL
3
Lutenbacher, Connor
LB
64 Whitley, Aden
OL
DB
33 Wollitz, Jackson
LB
39 Mack, Caleb
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2025 FRESHMAN ROSTER 1
2
Kaleb Martin WR
4
3
Gunner Switzer DB
5
Nolan Walker DB
7
6
Chancelor Johnson LB
8
Brooks Brand DB
Connor Lutenbacher LB
Malakhi Davison LB
9
Jameer Hudson RB
Michael McDavid RB
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2025 FRESHMAN ROSTER 10
11
Jordan Feagins QB
13
Madden Tubb WR
16
12
Makoa Rego QB
Asher Grizzle WR
14
15
Caleb Matherson DB
17
Dexter Brunson QB
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Koen Jackson DB
Luke Kramer QB
18
Christian Jones-Van Pelt | K
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20
Bayron Fermin Rosario | LB
22
21
23
Thomas Burnett DB
25
24
Malakai Pitts LB
Nate Hendrix DB
26
Zion Agee WR
Cayden Hill RB / DB
Hudson Mavity DB
27
Jakobie Bates DL
Weston Dye WR
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2025 FRESHMAN ROSTER 29
30
Marquarius King WR
32
Crawford Portera LB
36
31
Ben Sexton DB
Lawton Clark WR
33
35
Jackson Wollitz LB
37
Aiden Holliman K
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Cole Bailey LB
39
Ozil Dhamani WR
Caleb Mack DB
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47
Wade Russell LB
50
Easton Weaver OL
56
Brayden Price OL
48
Josiah McGee
54
55
Henry Warram DL
64
Aden Whitley OL
Abdul Awwad DL
Colton Spencer OL
67
Keidryn Smith DL
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2025 FRESHMAN ROSTER 70
72
Alex Tisdale DL
75
Cash Nicholson OL
76
Eli Motes OL
Bryan Truong DL
88
Ayden Henderson DL
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74
Mason Palmer OL
77
Henry Henson OL
SENIORS AD
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SENIORS AD
SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF Sara Lynch
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER Sara Lynch enters her eighth year at Spain Park and fourth year as Head Athletic Trainer. She graduated from Auburn University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. Sara obtained her Masters in Athletic Training from Texas A&M University in 2016. Sara grew up in Talladega, Alabama and currently resides in Homewood with her furbaby, Remi.
Tabitha Grady
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER Tabitha Grady is in her fourth year with Spain Park and her sixth year as an Athletic Trainer. Tabitha graduated from Florida Southern College in May of 2019 with her BS in Athletic Training with a double minor in Exercise Science and Philosophy. While in school, Tabitha was proud to work with the Southeastern University Football and Wrestling teams in 2016-17, FSC Volleyball who went on to be NCAA DII National Runner ups in 2017-18, and with FSC Mens Lacrosse team in 2019. Tabitha also had the distinct honor to intern with Army West Point Football for their 2018-2019 season. She is excited for new experiences at The Park and looks forward to helping our athletes compete at their very best! Go Jags and BEAT NAVY!
Nathan Black
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC TRAINER Nathan Black, a Birmingham native, is in his third year with Spain Park. Nate graduated from UAB in 2018 with a B.S. in Kinesiology and received his Master’s in Athletic Training from Samford University in 2021. While at Samford, Nate worked with women’s soccer and football. Prior to joining the Spain Park staff, Nate worked as a clinical athletic trainer at Andrews Sports Medicine where he worked under renowned physicians providing patient care to all age groups. He is very excited to be entering the high school setting and is looking forward to ensuring our athletes perform at their best. Go Jags!
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TEAM PHYSICIANS Dr. Christopher Garrett, MD TEAM PHYSICIAN Dr. Garrett is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine, hip preservation, and arthroscopic treatment of the shoulder, elbow, hip, and knee. A recent graduate of the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama, he received mentorship from surgeons Dr. Lyle Cain, Dr. Jeffrey Dugas, and Dr. Benton Emblom. He treats patients at the Birmingham and Hoover clinics and serves as the team physician for Spain Park High School. A Florida native and Florida State University alumnus, Dr. Garrett and his wife, Kendall, live in Birmingham.
Dr. Emily Bell Casey, MD TEAM PHYSICIAN Dr. Emily Bell Casey is a Primary Care Sports Medicine specialist with an interest in treating gymnastic and dance injuries. She is a graduate of the University of South Alabama College of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Baptist Health Centers in Birmingham, followed by a Primary Care Sports Medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute. Dr. Casey has been the team physician for several local colleges.
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VOICE OF THE JAGS William Laatsch
PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCER William is beginning his fourth year as the varsity football PA announcer. He works for the City of Vestavia Hills in Parks and Recreation. He also announces for volleyball, girls and boys basketball, as well as 9/JV football here at Spain Park. He is entering his third season as the PA Announcer for the Birmingham Squadron, the NBA G-League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans. William is entering his first season at the voice of Protective Stadium for UAB football as well as his first season as the voice of Pete Hanna Stadium at Bobby Bowden field for Samford football. He is married to Rachel and they have a daughter named Mosley (3) and a son named Beckett (1).
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SPAIN PARK
CHEERLEADING
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SPAIN PARK CHEERLEADING
Varsity
Junior Varsity
VARSITY CHEER ROSTER
Bella Beckham
Julia Blalock
Kate Bradley
Anna Grace Brand
Abby Brown
Bailey Causey
Lilah Dills
Lucy Dorn
Ryleigh Ferguson
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VARSITY CHEER ROSTER
Kendall Grahn
Cameron Hyche
Haley Jaquith
Ava Jordan
Meghan Jordan
Ila Kolb
Anna Kate Latham
Elena Lorino
Emma Kate Maxey
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VARSITY CHEER ROSTER
Brittain McClure
Chalker Moon
Mary Laine Smaha
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Ellis Porche
JV CHEER ROSTER
Celia Barnes
Piper Crowder
Landry Crutcher
Brynlee Fladstol
Madison Gilbert
Vivian Gilbert
Lannah Kate Hibbard
Zoe Kelly
Ava Kirby
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JV CHEER ROSTER
Ann Catherine Kizzire
Arden Mauldin
Presley Moody
Aubrey Nichols
Macy Osthoff
Gabby Rattia
Victoria Ritchey
Harper Rodgers
Emerson Saunders
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JV CHEER ROSTER
Millie Sellers
Shelby Snuggs
Peyton Spitzer
Stella Stansell
Livvy Stinson
Kelsey Wade
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VARSITY CHEER COACHES Morgan Lambert HEAD COACH AND VARSITY CHEER COACH Coach Lambert is entering her fifth year at Spain Park teaching 12th grade US Government and AP Macroeconomics. She received her Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from Mississippi State University. At State, she cheered for four years and served as captain her final season. She has worked as a Head Instructor for Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) for the past eight years.
Alissa Perry JV Cheer Coach Alissa Perry is entering her second year at Spain Park teaching 9th Grade English and coaching the JV Cheerleading team. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Secondary Education at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. At UAB, she cheered all four years she attended the university. She is married to her husband, Josh Perry, and they have two golden retrievers named Sadie and Cash.
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SPAIN PARK DAZZLERS
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2025 DAZZLERS
Harper Arriagada
Kennedi Hazel
Hayley King
Senior Performance Co-Captain UDA All-American
Senior Activities Co-Captain UDA All-American
Junior Spirit Officer
Kya Knudson
Sophie Newsome
Brinn Prosser
Sophomore
Freshman
Piper Salmon Junior Chaplain
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Emilee Wilbourne Senior Captain UDA All-American
Freshman
2025 DAZZLERS DAZZLER ACHIEVEMENTS 2025 DTU Spirit ShowDown State Champions & 2nd in the Nation 2025 NDA Regional Pom Champs
SUMMER UDA CAMP AWARDS 1st Place Home Routine Team Superior Award 20 Individual Drill Down Awards 16 Individual Superior Blue Ribbons 3 Senior All-Americans
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2025 DAZZLERS Rachael Matherson DAZZLERS HEAD COACH Rachael Matherson begins her 23rd year at Spain Park as the Dance Director and Coach of the Dazzlers. During her tenure, the Dazzlers have won awards including multiple top 10 national rankings and claimed numerous Regional and State Championships. Coach Matherson received her BA with a minor in Dance at The University of Alabama where she was a 4 year member of Alabama’s Dance Team. After graduating she coached UA’s Dance Team for 2 years in which they received consecutive top 5 national rankings. As founding Director of the Spain Park Dance Program, she enjoys teaching multiple dance styles to students of all levels. She is married to Jason Matherson and they have 4 sons Brayden, Caleb, Luke, and Grant.
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2025 DAZZLERS
Seniors
Juniors
Underclassmen SPAIN PARK FOOTBALL | 101
THE PRIDE OF THE PARK
DRUM MAJORS
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MAJORETTES
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DRUMS
MELLOPHONES
MEET THE BAND
TUBAS
BARITONES
MEET THE BAND
TRUMPETS
TROMBONES
MEET THE BAND
CLARINETS
FLUTES
MEET THE BAND
SAPPHIRES
COLOR GUARD
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2025 SAPPHIRES
Berkley Bernard
Aamiyah Calhoun
Sarrinah Dharani
Stephanie Farris
Destiny Fletcher
Sarah Hadaway
Ejatou Jallow
Kate James
Shivika Kumar
Sophomore
Freshman
Junior
Sophomore
Sophomore
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Senior
Freshman
Junior
Senior | Captain
2025 SAPPHIRES
Aaliyah Lane
Lillie Owens
Senior | Captain
Hannah Sims
Senior | Captain
Sydney Theall Senior
Junior
Emma Williamson Senior
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2025 SAPPHIRES Madison Smith
SAPPHIRES HEAD COACH Madison Smith is a lifelong dancer and instructor originally from Jackson County, Florida. She began her dance education at the age of three and continued as a competitive dancer through high school. She also held student leadership roles in her high school dance team and show choir. She began her college education at Chipola College, where she was dance captain of the show choir and appeared in numerous theater productions. She later completed her studies at Troy University. Before relocating to Hoover in 2019, Madison owned and operated a dance studio and worked as a choreographer for dance teams, show choirs, and pageants. Madison and her husband, Griffin, are parents to four future Jaguars- Wes, Deacon, Maria, and Theo. She is excited about her second year as the Sapphire’s coach and can’t wait to cheer for the Jags this season!
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BERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADE FOOTBALL
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1
Jaxon Dempsey
23
Antonio Austin
2
Tye Price
24
Kyrie Austin
3
DeAndre Bonner
25
Owen Green
4
Garner Giddens
30
Reagan Dowling
5
Mason Eidson
31
Sam Beverly
6
Drew Rohn
34
Dylan West
7
Dawson Lee
38
Gabe Hamilton
8
Harmoni Robinson
41
Knox Davis
9
JJ Long
42
Easton Crooks
10
Zion Evans
43
Easton King
11
Benton Tate
51
Greyson Fountain
12
Elijah Minor
56
Luke Kilpatrick
13
Lofton Sensabaugh
57
Cannon Carter
14
Parker Vanzant
58
Hunter Dodd
15
Wes Smith
61
Nathan Neura
17
Trip Tidwell
63
Dakarien Bizzell
18
Terreance Windham
71
Daniel Sandoval
20
Damarion Terry
73
Hunter Hyde
21
Charlie Wilson
74
Patton Pope
22
Jacob Fox
M
Jakari Armstrong
COACHES
8TH GRADE FOOTBALL
Matt Bowden - Head Coach Scott Ridley Kishawn Dawsey Ricky Smith Dan Jordan Scott Swiderki Phillip Pate Ronaldo Walton
Barry Ward Rusty White Jason Zajac, ATC
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BERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL 7TH GRADE FOOTBALL
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1
Quadir Peoples
26
Taylor Southerland
2
Kellen Walker
27
Henry Schach
3
Waylon Glass
28
Kellen Allison
4
Caleb Ross
31
Reese Aldred
5
Ameen Awad
34
William Roberson
6
Leeson Gentry
35
Andrew Holden
7
Jackson Earle
36
Nathan Sandoval
8
Rayce Pruett
44
Luke Brown
9
Liam Helms
50
Reid Pearson
10
Thomas Jackson
52
Wyatt Leigh
11
Drake Lawes
53
Ladd Goodson
12
Cody Headley
55
Henry Mangham
13
Connor Bass
56
William Banks
14
Tyson Beckham
63
Andrew Skelton
15
Charles Livingston
64
Lincoln Peterson
16
Hollis Bennett
66
John Schroeder
17
Wilson Moran
70
Jase Tobias
18
Isaac Smith
74
Charles Leesburg
20
Jaxson Phillips
75
Brandon Toral Salmeron
22
William Tanner
77
Cole Mebane
23
Harrison Smith
79
DeJante Williams
24
Caleb Brown
87
Daniel Simpson
25
Damari Morris
98
Maddox Pughsley
COACHES
7TH GRADE FOOTBALL
Rusty White - Head Coach Ricky Smith Matt Bowden Scott Swiderki
Kishawn Dawsey Ronaldo Walton Thomas Hammock Barry Ward
Dan Jordan Scott Ridley Jason Zajac, ATC
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BERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADE CHEER
7TH GRADE CHEER
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BERRY MIDDLE SCHOOL Harper Bates Norah Boyte Maeley Bridges Parson Cergnila Harper Chambers Mckinley Dolihite Savannah French Millie Green
Kensi Bailey Lylah Baker Addison Barrick Clair Barton Maddie Cook Tessa Cormier Caroline Duke Laney Earls Sophia Finney
8TH GRADE CHEER Halle Hayden Bella Hollingsworth Leena Jourdan Isabella Lee Emma Kate May Brooklyn McClure Neeley Mebane Millie Pyle
Savannah Scott Elle Smith Darby Snuggs Ellie Thorn Callie Whitehurst Caroline Williams Peyton Woodall Piper Woodward
7TH GRADE CHEER Mae Harbuck Maggie Kate Henson Rachel Jackson Tatum Knight Libby Lowe Lily Lynch Keller Mcbride Savannah McKeller Magnolia Moon
Emmy Newsome Charlotte Pierce Scarlett Shirley Olivia Spencer Peyton Varnell Madison Viers Lily Wilson Paige Woodall
BERRY SPARKLERS
7th Grade: Adeline Franks Olivia Grace Jackson Kennis Martin Miranda Mede Natalia Morales Brooke Portera Lydie Wesley
8th Grade: Collins Creel* McKinley Ducksworth** Journee Elliott* Harper Foreman Marian Hoffman Quynh Nguyen Sanaya Samji Kennedy Stevenson **Head Captain *Captain
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GRIDIRON CLUB 2024 Board Members Athletic Director: Josh Donaldson Head Football Coach: Tim Vakakes President: Josh Sisk Vice President: James Thornton Treasurer: Mike Crane Secretary: Brian Carter Members-At-Large: Ward Smallwood, Neil Walker, Robby Hendrix 2024 Committee Leadership Event Coordinator: Michelle Blair Senior Rep: Kim Richardson Spirit Chair/Junior Rep: Courtney Bryant Game Day Operations: Chuck Kramer Berry Rep: Charity Russell Parking: Mark Underwood Game Day & Coaches Meals: Samantha Ferguson Gridiron Membership: Amy Reed Ads & Program Development: Jay Bradford Merchandise: Ramona Holley Financial/Risk: Ben Harrelson Jag Connection: Greg Harrelson
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