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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!
Esslinger
Amanda Esslinger, Ed D Principal, Spain Park High School
Amanda
LETTER FROM THE COACH
SPAIN PARK FOOTBALL
Jag Nation,
Let me first say how much of an honor it is for our coaching staff to help represent this amazing community each Friday night in the fall We have some really good kids in our program because of the families who have raised them, not because of us coaches...
As we enter our 3rd year together, we are looking forward to moving the program to another level. Last year's team "moved the needle" and improved our win total of three from year #1 to seven in 2023 So much credit goes to the class of 2024 and how much making huge strides meant to them. Those guys will always be remembered for not only remaining at Spain Park through some tough times, but also the group who helped prove that they belonged with the best teams in the state of Alabama
This year's group has the chance to be a special one, for sure We have talked all offseason about how we need to focus more on playing FOR each other, working hard FOR each other, being good teammates FOR each other, instead of simply WITH each other They have really taken to that theme and are forming a close bond that will stand the test of time.
Each Friday night, we hope you are proud of what you see representing our school, families, and community. As I said when we first got going in January of 2022....we WILL compete for championships here doing it the right way!!
As I tell our families quite often thanks for giving us your sons to be a part of their 4 years in high school. It is something we will never take for granted and will always treat them as our own...
God bless, and GO JAGS!!!
Tim Vakakes
Coach Tim Vakakes Head Football Coach
L
E R S
Jack, we are soproud of your hard work and dedication to get here... your senior year!
Millie and Tabb, We Can’t wait to watch ya’ll do Your thing
Mom, Dad, Cookie, GiGi, Paw Paw Billy, Nanny, Pete
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
GRIDIRON CLUB
GRIDIRON CLUB
2024-2025 Members
JAG FOUNDERS
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
The Bonamy Family
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
JAG CHAMPION
Greg & Jeanna Herritt The Halls The McClure Family
JAG SPONSOR
Clay & Alicia Bailey
The Blair Family
The Brock Family
The Bryant Family
Alan & Heather Baty
Mike & Christie Crane
Cory & Mona Ferguson
Toni Glenn
Paul & Jill Graham
Jason & Casey Greb
Ashley & Will Gregory
Ben & Natalie Harrelson
Greg & Kristin Harrelson
The Amrine Family
The Bizzell Family
The Boykin Family
Candler & Allison Boyd
The Carter Family
The Carter Family
Jason & Melanie Covington
Chad & Erin Davis
Melanie & Michael Eidson
The Ferguson Family
Goodman Family
The Goodyear Family
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
The Price Family
Stan & Susan Stabler
Tara & Robby Hendrix
Brian & Ashley Hibbard
The Lanzi Family
The Lutenbacher Family
JAG SUPPORTER
John & Amy Henson
Ryan & Dana Hill
The Holley Family
The Kramer Family
Van & Laurie Major
Scott & Candice McKelvey
Joey Montz & Mary Lee Stitt
The Oatridge Family
Matt & Natalie Palmer
JAG FAN
Sean & Anna Jones
The Lee Family
Tony & Cathryn McDaniel
The Mancill Family
The Motes Family
The Owen Family
Krystle Pettaway
Jason & Gena Pope
The Portera Family
The Ritchey Family
Garrett & Julie Rogers
Sandoval Family
Damon & Amy Reed
Jenny & John Isaac Southerland
James & Paula Thornton
The Robbins Family
Marc Scholl/ARC Realty
The Sellers Family
Richard & Christy Taylor
Rod & Dana Tulloss
Neil & Susan Walker
Griffin & Madison Smith
Josh & Megan Sisk
Jeremy & Megan Switzer
Kristi Taylor
The Tate Family
The Thorson Family
Josh & Tiffany Tubb
The Van Pelt Family
Chris & Crystal Walls
The Wilbourne Family
The Wood Family
2024 JAG TRADITION
2024 JAG TRADITION
2024 JAG TRADITION
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 D onaldson
Joshua Donaldson Athletic Director
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
Josh Donaldson
ATHLETIC
DIRECTOR
Joshua Donaldson is beginning his second 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 sixteenth 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 fivetime 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 eighth year at Spain Park. She is a graduate of Vestavia Hills High School where she played volleyball and coached as an assistant. Rachel attended the University of Alabama and JSU. She is married to William Laatsch, our PA Announcer, and they have a daughter named Mosley and a son named Beckett.
2023 YEAR IN REVIEW
2023 YEAR IN REVIEW
BABY JAGS
“ISN’T IT FUNNY HOW DAY BY DAY NOTHING CHANGES, BUT WHEN YOU LOOK BACK, EVERYTHING IS DIFFERENT?”
- C.S. LEWIS
To the Class of 2025 - football players, cheerleaders, Dazzlers, 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 a great senior year!
Michael Allen
Adah Amrine Isaac Battles
Jackson Bell
Sophie Bertella Ryan Breazeale
BABY JAGS
Jessica Browder
Arnold Bush Tate Correia
Landon Crane Britton Dana Sam Daniel
Zachary Erickson Elijah Ferguson Mitchell Frazer
BABY JAGS
Jack Graham
Harris Gregory Henry Gregory
Keira Gross
Caroline Gruszczynski Riley Harrelson
Jaxon Haygood
Noah Hendrix Drake Hibbard
BABY JAGS
Breanna Hoang
Hagen Holley Zoe Houser
David Johnson Elyza Johnson Landon Johnson
Caden Knoffloch
Danielle Langston Noah Lewis
BABY JAGS
Alexander Mancill
Brayden Matherson Marley McLaughlin
Walt Meyer Sydney Miranda Molly Kate Myers
Jaylen Phillips
Sam Pyle
Quentin Ray
BABY JAGS
Ava Schach
Jack Sellers Dakarai Shanks
Eli Smallwood Jovan Taylor Andrew Thornton
Josh Tulloss
Aden Walker Rhett Wesley
HENDRIX HENDRIX
GOOD LUCK THIS SEASON, HENDRIX BOYS!!! HAVE A GREAT SENIOR YEAR, NOAH (#8)!!! I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
NIC 10TH GRADE
GRADE
BABY JAGS
Emily Wilson
VARSITY COACHING STAFF
EDUCATION
• Homewood High School, Class of ’98 (Member of 1995 5A State Championship Team)
• Auburn University, May 2002 - B.S. Physical Education
• UAB, May 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
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)
• 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 (10) and Isabella (8).
SENIORS AD
VARSITY COACHING STAFF
Matt Thompson
WIDE RECEIVERS
Coach Thompson begins his 14th 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 (23), John Robert (20), and James David (14).
VARSITY COACHING STAFF
Jordan Pannell QUARTERBACKS
This will be coach Pannell’s third 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.
Brandon Berry
RUNNING BACKS
Coach Berry is in his third year with the Spain Park Jags. He is from Birmingham, Alabama and graduated from Clay-Chalkville High School. He graduated from the University of West Georgia. After college, he coached at Clay-Chalkville and was a 2x State Champion with the Clay-Chalkville Cougars (2014 as a player and 2021 as a coach).
Carey Moorer OFFENSIVE LINE
This will be Coach Moorer‘s second year as a Spain Park Jaguar where he will be coaching the offensive line. He graduated high school from Vestavia Hills in 89’and went on to play offensive tackle at Southern Mississippi from 89’ to 94’ 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.
VARSITY COACHING STAFF
Lincoln Clark
OFFENSIVE LINE
This year is Coach Clark’s 22nd 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 teach at Gwin Elementary. Together, they have 3 children - twins Katie and Cole (college freshman) and Cameron (10th grade at SPHS).
DaRon Arrington
TIGHT ENDS / FULL BACKS
This is Coach Arrington’s second 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!
GOOD LUCK SPAIN PARK!
John david Bonamy #11 - 2024
We are proud of you JD!
- Dad, Momma, MK, Josie and Jeordon
VARSITY COACHING STAFF
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.
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 first 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.
VARSITY COACHING STAFF
Taylor Diamond
DEFENSIVE LINE
Coach Diamond is in his 7th 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 (3 years) and Emma (9 months).
Darius Taylor
LINEBACKERS
Coach Taylor begins his seventh 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 (17), Kian (16), and Kaelen (16).
VARSITY COACHING STAFF
Danny Kimble
DEFENSIVE BACKS
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 (15) and Malia (8).
Matt Hall
KICKERS
This is Matt Hall’s 24th year in education and 21st year at Spain Park High School. He teaches US History and is the head boys soccer coach at the school. This will be his 5th 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 degree in education from the University of Montevallo in 2016. Coach Hall lives in Birmingham with his wife Lauren, and sons Jackson and Barrett.
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Clay Bailey
Corey Barber
Jaylen Bates
Jackson Bell
Mac Beverly
Graham Blair
Elijah Blair
JD Bonamy
Carter Boyd
Ethan Boykin
Brock Bradley
Ryan Breazeale
Weston Brock
Jackson Bryant
Arnold Bush
Nathan Byrd
Sammy Camargo
Patrick Campbell
Kristian Carter
Khayden Comer
CJ Cowley
Jayden Craig
Landon Crane
Tyler Davidson
Nash Davis
Zachary Erickson
Elijah Ferguson
Geno Ferguson
Drew Fisher
Luke Fladstol
Mitchell Frazer
Frankie Glenn
Charlie Glenn
Jack Graham
Carson Graham
Charleston Gray
Connor Greb
Henry Gregory
Harris Gregory
Joseph Hall
Landrick Hallman
Riley Harrelson
Jaxon Haygood
Brady Heath
Noah Hendrix
Nic Hendrix
Jack Henson
Gage Herritt
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Drake Hibbard
Hudson Hibbard
John Higginbotham
Tristan Hill
Hagen Holley
Carter Holloway
Houston Holmes
Jordan Howard
Landon Johnson
EJ Kerley
Caden Knoffloch
Anthony Lanzi
Noah Lee
Kamren Lewis
William Lidikay
John Lutenbacher
Kenneth Madden
Camden Major
John Malouf
Alex Mancill
Brayden Matherson
Mason Mcclure
Xander McClure
Lex
Zion McLain
Andrew Meilan
Zion Mims
Jayce Mims
Andy Monroy
Jaylen Mosley
Reed Oatridge
Andrew Owen
Nikia Ragsdale
Hudson Reed
Michael Ritchey
George Ritchey
Clay Robbins
Jack Sellers
Dakarai Shanks
Wilson Sisk
Eli Smallwood
Christian Smith
Isaiah Smith
Brody Smith
Colt Stabler
Kaelen Taylor
Kian Taylor
Evan Taylor
Jovan Taylor
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
POSITIONS
CLASS OF 2025
WIDE RECEIVERS & RUNNING BACKS
POSITIONS
POSITIONS
DEFENSIVE BACKS
DEFENSIVE LINE
POSITIONS
LINEBACKERS
KICKERS/SPECIALTY
TIGHT ENDS & FULL BACKS
Charlie
Frankie
GETTING
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2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Brayden Matherson 2025 | DB
Mason McClure 2027 | WR
Harris Gregory 2025 | DL
Andrew Thornton 2025 | WR
Hagen Holley 2025 | DB
Smallwood 2025 | FB
Arnold Bush 2025 | DB
Haygood 2025 | WR
2026 | DB
Jaxon
Eli
Carter Holloway
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Bradley 2026 | QB
2025 | DB
| TE
| LB
2025 | WR
| WR
Brock
Riley Harrelson
Henry Gregory 2025
Jack Sellers 2025 | WR
EJ Kerley 2026 | LB
Noah Hendrix 2025 | LB
Christian Smith 2026
Mitchell Frazer
Weston Brock 2026
ISAAC SOUTHERLAND FRESHMAN
Good Luck this season! We are proud of you! Love, Mom and Dad
TAYLOR SOUTHERLAND 6TH GRADE
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Aden Walker 2025 | DL
Charleston Gray 2025 | RB
Michael Ritchey 2026 | DB
Landon Crane 2025 | WR
JD Bonamy 2026 | LB
Davis 2028 | QB
John Higginbotham 2025 | LB
Drake Hibbard 2025 | TE
2026 | DB
Nash
Xander McClure
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Caden Knoffloch 2025 | WR
Luke Fladstol 2026 | DB
Barber 2026 | WR
Tyler Davidson 2025 | LB
Hudson Hibbard 2027 | QB
Everett Thorson 2027 | QB
Zion Mims 2025 | WR
Kian Taylor 2026 | LB
2027 | FB
Corey
Graham Blair
BRAYDEN MATHERSON #0
SENIORS AD
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”
1 Corinthians 16:13
Have a great senior year! We love you!
Mom, Dad, & Mimi
Brayden - Senior Caleb - 8th Grade
Luke - 5th Grade Grant - 1st Grade
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Dakarai Shanks
Joe Cross
Ryan Breazeale
Jack Graham
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
SENIORS AD
Have a great year! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish.
Mom & Dad KE, HUDSON & LANNAH KATE GO JAGS!
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Drew Fisher 2027 | DB
Elijah Blair 2027
Mac Beverly 2027 | FB
Joshua Tenney 2027 | RB
Nathan Byrd 2026 | LB
Josh Tulloss 2025 |
Noah Lee 2026 | LB
John Malouf 2027
Wilson Sisk 2026
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Gage Herritt 2026 | DL
Andy Monroy 2026 | DL
William Turney 2026 | OL
Jovan Taylor 2025 | OL
Kamren Lewis 2027 | LB
Xavier Winston 2026 | DL
Patrick Campbell 2027 | OL
Hudson Reed 2026 | OL
Sammy Camargo 2027 | OL
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Clay Bailey 2026 | WR
Connor Greb 2027 | WR
Peyton McKelvey 2027 | WR
Clay Robbins 2026 | WR
Brody Smith 2027 | WR
Colt Stabler 2028 | K
Anthony Lanzi 2026 | WR
Jayce Mims 2027 | WR
Landrick Hallman 2027 | WR
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Andrew
Jaylen
Geno Ferguson
Carson Graham 2027 | TE
Ethan Boykin
Myers Wade
McLain
Kristian Carter
2024 VARSITY ROSTER
Zachary Erickson
Landon Johnson
JAG LEGENDS
FRESHMAN COACHING STAFF
David Spencer
HEAD COACH
The 2024 season begins Coach Spencer’s twenty-fifth year in education and his twenty-first 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 (19), Addison (16) and Colton (14).
Will Smith
OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Will Smith is entering his twenty-second 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 (15), Ellison (12), and Miller (10).
FRESHMAN COACHING STAFF
Keat Litton
DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR
Coach Litton begins his ninth 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 (17) and Davis (15).
Patrick Beverly
DEFENSIVE LINE
The 2023 season begins Coach Beverly’s nineteenth year at Spain Park and his twenty second 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 16 year old son, Mac, and an 12 year old son, Sam.
Brooks Dunn
DEFENSIVE BACKS
Coach Dunn is entering his 14th year at Spain Park and second 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 (14), Evelyn (8), and Brewer (4).
2024 FRESHMAN ROSTER
2024 FRESHMAN ROSTER
Peter Abawi
Israel Anders
Ja’Korey Barber
Wyatt Baty
Dwight Beckford
Kingston Bender
Beau Broderick
Miles Bryant
Hudson Carter
Brennen Charles
Nash Davis
Dekati El
Christian Forman
Jakobe Gibbs
Kason Goodman
Tristen Goodyear
Zach Jones Van Pelt
Joseph Jourdan
Joshua Knutsen
Arnav Kumar
Asher McBride
Nicolas McKissic
Oak Minor
Landon Montz
Matthew Morris
Aiden Newell
Barrett Price Riggins Rogers
Drake Schach
Joseph Scholl
Mason Schroeder
Sawyer Scott
Isaac Southerland
Colt Stabler
Isaac Steed
Kaiden Stevenson
Ford Tate JD Thompson
Anderson Walker
Carlen Watson
2024 FRESHMAN ROSTER
1 2 3 4 7 5 8 6 9
Zach Jones Van Pelt
Kingston Bender
Asher McBride
Sawyer Scott
Anderson Walker
Riggins Rogers
Nicolas McKissic
Wyatt Baty
Arnav Kumar
2024 FRESHMAN ROSTER
Hudson Carter
Nash Davis
Landon Motz
Oak Minor
Evan Hill
Barrett Price
James Jones
JD Thompson
Dwight Beckford
2024 FRESHMAN ROSTER
Kaiden Stevenson
Brennen Charles
Micah Hale
Isaac Steed
Dekati El
Joseph Scholl
Ford Tate
Jakobe Gibbs
Ja’Korey Barber
2024 FRESHMAN ROSTER
Colt Stabler
Israel Anders
Joshua Knutsen
Carlen Watson
Drake Schach
Tristen Goodyear
Kason Goodman
Taylor Jones
Beau Broderick
GO JAGS!
Rochelle, Izzy, Zach, & Christian
2024 FRESHMAN ROSTER
Peter Abawi
Matthew Morris
Christian Forman
Matthew Iwanski
Isaac Southerland Isaac Harris
Joseph Jourdan
Aiden Newell
SENIORS AD
2024 FRESHMAN ROSTER
Carson Greb Mason Schroeder Ryan Harvey
SPORTS MEDICINE STAFF
Sara Lynch
HEAD ATHLETIC TRAINER
Sara Lynch enters her sevent year at Spain Park and third 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 third year with Spain Park and her fifth 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 second 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!
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, are excited to settle 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.
TRISTEN K.
GOODYEAR “TK”
CLASS OF 2028
#40, WIDE RECEIVER FAVORED.BLESSED.FEARL
Favorite Quote:
“No matter how fast yo are, hard work always catches up”
- Tyreek Hill
HAVE A GREAT SEASON “TK MOM, DAD & BRYCE
HENRY & HARRIS
GREGORY
Have a great senior year boys! We love you and are so proud of you!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Maddie
VOICE OF THE JAGS
William Laatsch PUBLIC ADDRESS ANNOUNCER
William is beginning his third 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. He is entering his second season as the PA Announcer for the Birmingham Squadron, the NBA G-League affiliate of the New Orleans Pelicans. He also serves as a back up announcer for the New Orleans Pelicans as well as an announcer for the AHSAA Basketball State Finals and CUSA Basketball Tournament. He is married to Rachel, our Athletic Bookkeeper, and they have a daughter named Mosley and a son named Beckett.
SENIORS AD
SPAIN PARK CHEERLEADING
HOLDING
TIMEOUT
UNECESSARY ROUGHNESS
HUDSON REED
Have a great Junior season, Hudson! We are so proud of you!
Love, Mom, Dad, Abby & Ella
SPAIN PARK CHEERLEADING
Varsity
Junior Varsity
VARSITY CHEER ROSTER
Bella Beckham Sophomore
Bailey Causey Junior
Sophie Bertella Senior
Anna Grace Brand Sophomore
Natalie Chelewski Senior
Julia Blalock Freshman
Abby Brown Freshman
Palmer Cerniglia Senior
Kate Bradley Sophomore
VARSITY CHEER ROSTER
Britton Dana Senior
Anna Kate Latham Junior
Trina Farris Junior
Anne Ellis Harper Sophomore
Ila Kolb Sophomore
Ryleigh Ferguson Sophomore
Meghan Jordan Sophomore
Elena Lorino Junior
Kendall Grahn Junior
VARSITY CHEER ROSTER
Brittain McClure Junior
Ellis Porche Freshman
Allie Shively Senior
Ava Schach Senior
Aniyah Tyus Senior
Emma Sheffield Senior
JV CHEER ROSTER
Celia Barnes Freshman
Cameron Grace Hyche Sophomore
Riley Cantrell Freshman
Lucy Dorn Sophomore
Haley Jaquith Sophomore
Landry Crutcher Freshman
Vivian Gilbert Freshman
Ann Catherine Kizzire Freshman
Lilah Dills Sophomore
JV CHEER ROSTER
Stella McLaughlin Freshman
Gabby Rattia Freshman
Bella Menotti Freshman
Ava Mudano Sophomore
Victoria Ritchey Freshman
Presley Moody Sophomore
Audrey Nichols Freshman
Emerson Saunders Freshman
Chalker Moon Freshman
JV CHEER ROSTER
Mary Laine Smaha Sophomore
Shelby Snuggs Sophomore
Katie Traywick Sophomore
Stella Stansell Freshman
Kelsey Wade Freshman
Angela Thomas Freshman
CHEER COACHES
Morgan Lambert
HEAD COACH AND VARSITY CHEER COACH
Coach Lambert is entering her fourth 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 seven years.
Alissa Perry
JV Cheer Coach
Alissa Perry is entering her first year at Spain Park teaching 9th Grade English and coaching the JV Cheerleading team. She received her Bachelor 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.
2024 DAZZLERS
2024 DAZZLERS
Adah Amrine Senior
Harper Arriagada Junior
Avery Buczek Sophomore
Ansley Gilbert Junior
Keira Gross Senior, Co-Captain
Caroline Gruszczynski Senior, Co-Captain
Kennedy Hazel Junior
Marley McLaughlin Senior, Senior Captain
Molly Kate Myers Senior
2024 DAZZLERS
Piper Salmon Sophomore
Emilee Wilbourne Junior
SENIOR ALL-AMERICANS
RACHAEL MATHERSON
DAZZLERS HEAD COACH
DAZZLER ACHIEVEMENTS
2023-2024
2024 Hip Hop Regional Champs
Pom State Champs
Nationally ranked in Medium Varsity Hip Hop and Pom
SUMMER UDA CAMP AWARDS
1st Place Home Routine
Team Leadership Award
Team Drill Down Award
22 Individual Superior Awards
All 5 Seniors named All-American
Adah Amrine - 2nd Runner-Up Drill Downs
Marley McLaughlin - Drill Down Queen
Rachael Matherson begins her 21st 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.
2024 DAZZLERS
Sophomores Juniors
Seniors
MEET THE BAND
COLOR GUARD
SAPPHIRES
MEET THE BAND
FLUTES DRUMS
MEET THE BAND
MEET THE BAND
MEET THE BAND
TUBAS
MEET THE BAND
TRUMPETS
Dad was so proud of you.
Senior 2025
Ha ve a great Se nior year!
Mom, Matthew & Connor are proud of you.
2024 SAPPHIRES
SUMMER UDA CAMP
22 Superior Dance Routines
The 110% Effort Trophy
6 All-American Recipients
2nd Place Drill Down Queen Award
2024 SAPPHIRES
2024 SAPPHIRES
Destiny Fletcher
Sarah Hadaway Ejatou Jallow
Kate James
Kya Knudsen
Shivika Kumar Captain
Aaliyah Lane
Lillie Owens Co-Captain
Hannah Sims
2024 SAPPHIRES
Sydney Theall
Emma Williamson
2024 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 first year as the Sapphire’s coach and can’t wait to cheer for the Jags this season!
Jack, Henry, and Maggie Kate, Best of luck this season to our favorite JAGS! We can’t wait to watch you all on the field. Love, Mom & Dad
As always, remember: Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
GO JAGS!
Jackson & Miles, it’s been so much fun watching you both grow and compete in sports! We hope this year together at SPHS is full of success both on the field and off. We are so proud of you both.
