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It was another great football year in Chambers County. Every year we recognize some of the standout players from the season.  

The All-Valley Team consists of three athletes, these are players who dominated on both sides of the ball, 11 offensive players, 11 defensive players and one kicker. See the full list at the bottom of the article. 

The athlete picks were by far the most competitive, as local talent showed up on both sides of the ball. 

It was the year of Luke Tarver. The Chambers Academy running back and linebacker had a spectacular season, securing his place on the All-State team as well as being up for Lineman of the Year and Mr. Football Alabama, which will be announced later this month. He ran for 1,722 yards on 127 attempts for 24 touchdowns. On defense, he had 65 tackles, an interception, four PBUs, a sack and a fumble recovery. He also led his team to another state championship, as Chambers went back-to-back in Montgomery. 

Another All-State nominee was LaFayette’s Zephaniah Phillips for his work as a defensive end. He tallied 44 solo tackles and 47 assisted, 20 tackles for loss and 12 sacks. He was also explosive on offense, as the Bulldog’s running back. He ran for 1,122 yards on 86 carries and 22 touchdowns. He also caught for 230 yards and three touchdowns. 

Valley’s Galvin Goss is the final pick for athlete. The Ram played multiple positions. At quarterback, he rushed for 850 yards on 91 carries for 12 touchdowns. He was more of a running quarterback but passed for 292 yards and a touchdown. At wide receiver, he tallied 5 receptions for 66 yards and one touchdown. He shined as a safety, making 40 solo tackles and 12 assists, with five being tackles for loss. He led the team in interceptions with four. 

Junior Quarterback Landon Hand led his team to the state championship. Hand was second to Tarver in rushing yards with 1,309 yards and 14 touchdowns on 90 attempts, averaging 14.5 yards a carry. He passed for 648 yards and nine touchdowns on 71 attempts.

LaFayette’s Kemare Harrington was the other quarterback selected. The first-year quarterback completed 69 passes for 1,353 yards for 26 touchdown passes. He rushed for 375 yards and seven touchdowns on 22 rushes. 

Springwood’s CJ Johnson was the easy pick for running back. Johnson rushed for a jaw-dropping 2,962 yards and 51 touchdowns on 234 attempts. He ranks as one of the top 8-man players in the country. 

Valley’s Tilyn Carrell also had a record-breaking season for the Rams. He rushed for 1,304 yards on 148 carries and tallied 13 touchdowns. 

Beulah’s Kimoni Lindsey was another running back pick. The Bobcat rushed for 1,049 yards on 186 attempts and 15 touchdowns this season. 

The final running back pick goes to Chamber’s Jacob Norgard, while he was in a slot position, filling in where necessary, he was highly efficient for the Rebels. On just 66 carries he rushed for 682 yards and four touchdowns. 

Valley’s Zan Woody was selected for the wide receiver position. Woody was the go-to wideout, making 24 catches and totaling 355 yards and four touchdown passes.

Baulah’s Drew Duval was the other wide receiver pick. He caught 32 passes for 548 yards and three touchdowns this season. 

Chambers Academy had two picks for Offensive Lineman. One of the reasons Tarver and Hand were able to rush for so many yards was Eli Wharton. He was a punishing blocker and was named to the All-State team. 

His Rebel teammate Spencer Newman was dominant as an offensive tackle. Newman was also an easy pick for All-State. He has a Division 1 offer from Murray State. 

Lanett’s Christopher King was the final OL selection. King made big plays as a part of a strong offensive line for the Panthers. He notched 22 knockdowns, 28 pancake blocks and got an 87 percent grade for the year. 

Springwood’s Greg Johnson led the pack of talented Defensive linemen. He had 54 solo tackles, 39 assists, eight tackles for loss and 14 sacks. 

Valley’s Antwan Greenwood was also a D-Line pick, for his work on the outside. He tallied 45 solo tackles, 19 assists, 12 tackles for loss and six sacks. 

Lanett had a double nomination. Jeremiah McGilberry was Lanett’s stalwart. He had 48 solo tackles, 27 assists, 14.5 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks to round out a dominant season. 

His teammate, Kingston Gooden had 42 solo tackles, 19 assists, 9.5 tackles for a loss and six sacks. 

Another Panther to make the list was Nadarious Morgan. Morgan was spectacular at linebacker. He had 86 solo tackles and 47 assists, 21.5 tackles were for a loss and 4.5 sacks.   

Beulah’s Hunter Brown was chosen as a linebacker. He had 63 solo tackles, 30 assists, nine tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks. 

Springwood’s Tucker Sides was selected as linebacker and tallied 71 solo tackles and 49 assists helping to lead his team to the playoffs. He also had seven tackles for a loss and two sacks. 

Valley’s Nikelen Linson was the final linebacker pick. He had 43 solo tackles and 32 assists. Nine of those were tackles for a loss. He also had four sacks and an interception. 

Sophomore Rankezia Tucker could have been an athlete pick, but it was his work as a defensive back that really impressed. He had 27 solo tackles, 16 assists, three tackles for loss and five interceptions. 

Chamber’s Aiden Anglin was another All-State nominee and was selected as a defensive back for All-Valley. He had 22 solo tackles, five interceptions, seven PBUs and was always but on the opposing team’s best wide receiver.

Chamber’s Bryce Modling is the last Defensive Back pick. He had 36 solo tackles, four interceptions and eight PBUs. 

Beulah’s Reed Maloof was the kicker selection. Maloof was chosen for the All-State first team for the second year in a row. The senior connected on 40 of his 41 extra-point attempts and made six of his eight field goal attempts. Maloof’s longest field goal came from 46 yards out. Maloof also punted for 851 yards.

ATH – Luke Tarver (Chambers Academy)

ATH –  Zephaniah Phillips (LaFayette)

ATH – Galvin Goss (Valley)

QB – Landon Hand (Chambers Academy)

QB – Kemare Harrington (LaFayette)

RB – Kimoni Lindsey (Beulah)

RB – CJ Johnson (Springwood)

RB – Tilyn Carrell (Valley)

RB – Jacob Norgard (Chambers Academy)

WR – Zan Woody (Valley)
WR – Drew Duval (Beulah)

OL – Eli Wharton (Chambers Academy)
OL – Spencer Newman (Chambers Academy)
OL – Christopher King (Lanett) 

DL – Antwan Greenwood (Valley)
DL – Greg Johnson (Springwood)

DL – Jeremiah McGilberry (Lanett)

DL – Kingston Gooden (Lanett) 

LB – Hunter Brown (Beulah)
LB – Tucker Sides (Valley)

LB – Nadarious Morgan (Lanett) 

LB – Nikelen Linson (Valley)

DB – Rankezia Tucker (Lanett)
DB – Aiden Anglin (Chambers Academy)
DB – Bryce Modling (Chambers Academy) 

K – Reed Maloof (Beulah)