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From AL.com: Former All-State quarterback at Blount High School in Prichard and current Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, Kadarius Toney, recorded the longest punt return in a Super Bowl on Sunday.
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AL.com: Former All-State quarterback at Blount High School in Prichard and current Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver, Kadarius Toney, recorded the longest punt return in a Super Bowl on Sunday. Toney won the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Class 6A Back of the Year Award back in 2016. The 65-yard punt return surpassed the 61-yard punt return by the Denver Broncos’ Jordan Norwood for the longest in Super Bowl history. Full story here.
AL.com: Four brothers from Gardendale High School will travel to Huntsville for the wrestling state tournament. All four of the Powe brothers: Crue, Demarcus, Isaiah and Daishun, earned individual North Super Sectional titles in their respective weight divisions. Full story here.
Opelika Observer: Opelika’s Bryce Speakman shares a unique bond with his father Erik Speakman, who also served as his football coach. Bryce has recently signed to Gadsden State for baseball and was able to lean on his father for advice during the recruiting process. Full story here.
AL.com: An update on scores and schedules for the AHSAA basketball playoffs as of Feb 14. This roundup includes 1A-7A. Full story here.