Who will be named 2025-26 ASWA's Mr. and Ms. Basketball | live updates

Who will be named 2025-26 ASWA's Mr. and Ms. Basketball | live updates

The Alabama Sports Writer Association will put the final bow on the 2025-26 high school boys and girls basketball season with its annual awards banquet on Tuesday, April 14 at the Renaissance Hotel in Montgomery.

The best 48 boys and girls high school basketball players across all seven AHSAA classifications and the AISA, are in the running for the ASWA's Mr. and Ms. Basketball of the 2025-26 season. Three players in each AHSAA classification, and in the AISA on both the boys and girls side, will be in the running for Players of the Year.

Rounding out the accolades on Tuesday will be the ASWA's boys and girls Super All-State team led by both Mr. and Ms. Basketball.

Spring Garden's Ace Austin, and Hoover's DeWayne Brown, earned the prestigious honor of Mr. and Ms. Basketball in 2025. As the banquet gets underway, follow along as the Montgomery Advertiser will be at the Renaissance, tracking all the award winners.

2025-26 ASWA's boys and girls Players of The Year nominees

AHSAA Class 7A Girls

• Khloe Ford, Hoover, Fr., C, 6-3
• Lani Smallwood, Albertville, Sr., G, 5-9
• Ja'Kyah Smith, Bob Jones, Sr., G, 5-10

AHSAA Class 6A Girls

• Zimri Craig, Fort Payne, Jr., G, 5-11
• Kristen Johnson, Hazel Green, Sr., G, 5-8
• Maliyah Meeks, Park Crossing, Sr., C, 6-2

AHSAA Class 5A Girls

• Kenna'D Buie, Guntersville, 8th, G, 5-7
• Caia Campbell, Charles Henderson, Jr., G, 5-9
• Serenity Rutledge, Moody, So., G, 5-6

AHSAA Class 4A Girls

• Reece Davis, Deshler, Jr., G, 5-7
• Sawyer Kate Hulgan, Plainview, Jr., G, 5-9
• Hannah Smith, Catholic-Montgomery, Sr., F, 6-2

AHSAA Class 3A Girls

• Natalie Barton, St. James, Jr., G, 5-8
• Belle Hill, Mars Hill Bible, So., G, 6-1
• Kamiya Webb, Midfield, Jr., C

AHSAA Class 2A Girls

• Campbell Barron, Pisgah, Sr., G, 5-9
• Ella Dickerson, Cold Springs, Sr., G, 5-10
• Kayden Reyes, North Sand Mountain, Sr., G, 5-5

AHSAA Class 1A Girls

• Katelyn Brown, Winterboro, Sr., G, 5-6
• Hadlee Sanderson, Brilliant, Sr., F, 5-11
• Makinley Traylor, Ider, Sr., G, 5-4

AISA Girls

• Diamond Chankio, North River, Jr., F, 5-10
• Tori Patillo, Springwood, Sr., G, 5-10
• Jamya Powell, Macon-East, Sr., F, 5-10

St. James coach Katie Barton presents her team with their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Trophy at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James players celebrate with their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Trophy at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James players celebrate their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James players celebrate their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James players celebrate their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James clebrates a late score against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Lily Stanford (22), St. James' Londyn Swain (4), St. James' Sydney Johnston (14) and St. James' KK Corley (3) celebrate a late score against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James clebrates a late score against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James players clebrate their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Kaitlin Mitchell (11) drives against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Natalie Barton (5) shoots against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James fans cheer during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Jordyn McRae (23) goes after a rebound against Mobile Christian's Hadley Kelly (23) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Morgan Lilly (24) gets a shot off against Mobile Christian's Hadley Kelly (23) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Natalie Barton (5) drives against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Kaden Fair (20) is fouled by Mobile Christian's Trinity Jenkins-Gaines (3) as she goes to the basket during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Jordyn McRae (23) drives against Mobile Christian's Kai Wright (1) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Kaitlin Mitchell (11) puts up a three point shot against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Morgan Lilly (24) shoots against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James coach Katie Barton coaches St. James' Natalie Barton (5) against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Natalie Barton (5) lays the ball in against Mobile Christian's Catherine Bell (12) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Morgan Lilly (24) passes against Mobile Christian's Kai Wright (1) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Kaitlin Mitchell (11) is fouled as she goes to the basket against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Sydney Johnston (14) shoots a three point shot against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

Mobile Christian's Kai Wright (1) drives against St. James' KK Corley (3) and St. James' Jordyn McRae (23) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Lily Stanford (22) defends against Mobile Christian's Milan Wright (11) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Kaden Fair (20) defends against Mobile Christian's Madelyn Bell (13) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James coach Katie Barton coaches against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Kaitlin Mitchell (11) defends against Mobile Christian's Madelyn Bell (13) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

Mobile Christian's Milan Wright (11) gets a steal from Mobile Christian's Trinity Jenkins-Gaines (3) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Natalie Barton (5) celebrates with St. James' Kaden Fair (20) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Kaden Fair (20) drives against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

Mobile Christian coach Kenny Wright, Jr., coaches against St. James during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

St. James' Kaitlin Mitchell (11) defends against Mobile Christian's Kai Wright (1) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James coach Katie Barton presents her team with their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Trophy at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James coach Katie Barton presents her team with their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Trophy at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James players celebrate with their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Trophy at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James players celebrate their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James players celebrate their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James players celebrate their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James clebrates a late score against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Lily Stanford (22), St. James' Londyn Swain (4), St. James' Sydney Johnston (14) and St. James' KK Corley (3) celebrate a late score against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James clebrates a late score against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James players clebrate their AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Kaitlin Mitchell (11) drives against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Natalie Barton (5) shoots against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James fans cheer during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Jordyn McRae (23) goes after a rebound against Mobile Christian's Hadley Kelly (23) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Morgan Lilly (24) gets a shot off against Mobile Christian's Hadley Kelly (23) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Natalie Barton (5) drives against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Kaden Fair (20) is fouled by Mobile Christian's Trinity Jenkins-Gaines (3) as she goes to the basket during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Jordyn McRae (23) drives against Mobile Christian's Kai Wright (1) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Kaitlin Mitchell (11) puts up a three point shot against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Morgan Lilly (24) shoots against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James coach Katie Barton coaches St. James' Natalie Barton (5) against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Natalie Barton (5) lays the ball in against Mobile Christian's Catherine Bell (12) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Morgan Lilly (24) passes against Mobile Christian's Kai Wright (1) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Kaitlin Mitchell (11) is fouled as she goes to the basket against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Sydney Johnston (14) shoots a three point shot against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

Mobile Christian's Kai Wright (1) drives against St. James' KK Corley (3) and St. James' Jordyn McRae (23) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Lily Stanford (22) defends against Mobile Christian's Milan Wright (11) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Kaden Fair (20) defends against Mobile Christian's Madelyn Bell (13) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James coach Katie Barton coaches against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Kaitlin Mitchell (11) defends against Mobile Christian's Madelyn Bell (13) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

Mobile Christian's Milan Wright (11) gets a steal from Mobile Christian's Trinity Jenkins-Gaines (3) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Natalie Barton (5) celebrates with St. James' Kaden Fair (20) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Kaden Fair (20) drives against Mobile Christian during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

Mobile Christian coach Kenny Wright, Jr., coaches against St. James during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

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St. James girls vs. Mobile Christian in AHSAA Class 3A Championship

St. James' Kaitlin Mitchell (11) defends against Mobile Christian's Kai Wright (1) during the AHSAA Class 3A Girls Basketball Championship Game at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Ala., on Friday March 6, 2026.

AHSAA Class 7A Boys

• Diggy Coleman, Dothan, Sr., G, 6-0
• Jackson Sheffield, Hoover, Sr., F/C, 6-10
• Evan Toms, Huntsville, Jr., F, 6-9

AHSAA Class 6A Boys

• Jaylen Alexander, Oxford, Sr., G, 6-2
• Sam Dorough, Cullman, Sr., G, 6-5
• JaKobi Sharp, Gadsden City, Sr., G, 6-3

AHSAA Class 5A Boys

• Corien Coleman, Williamson, Sr., G, 6-5
• Brendon Davis, Wenonah, Jr., G, 6-4
• Kobe Johnson, St. Paul's, Sr., F, 6-5

AHSAA Class 4A Boys

• Milton Jones Jr., Fairfield, Sr., F, 6-5
• JB Potter, Ashville, Sr., G, 6-2
• Garrett Reid, Deshler, Sr., G, 6-1

AHSAA Class 3A Boys

• Braylen Alexander, Glenwood, Fr., G, 6-4
• Braden Gordon, Montgomery Academy, Jr., G, 6-3
• Gage Mayfield, Hale Co., Sr., F, 6-8

AHSAA Class 2A Boys

• Pearce Boone, Providence Christian, Sr., F, 6-5
• Jake Cloud, Section, So., G, 5-11
• Khalil Luster, Red Bay, So., F, 6-7

AHSAA Class 1A Boys

• Noah Lee, Jacksonville Christian, Sr., F, 6-4
• Devin Melton, Brantley, Fr., F, 6-9
• Kane Rushing, Hubbertville, Jr., G, 6-1

AISA Boys

• Ahmod Billins, Abbeville Christian, Sr., G, 6-2
• Jayden Buckhannon, Abbeville Christian, Sr., G, 6-1
• Kori Key, Springwood, Sr., G, 6-3

Jaeden Day covers high school sports, Alabama State football and Auburn recruiting for the Montgomery Advertiser/USA Today. You can find him on X at dayjaeden12, or reach him at JDay@montgome.gannett.com.

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