2011 Gopher News

Hueytown Football Banquet for the 2011 Season

The Hueytown High School Football Banquet, celebrating a successful 2011 Football Season, was held on Thursday night, January 27th, at North Highlands Baptist Church. After enjoying a delicious steak/chicken dinner, Coach Scott presented the following awards:

 
100 Percent Player Award   Special Teams MVP
Tim Foy   Josh Jordan
 
 
Defensive MVP   Offensive MVP
Chris Rabb   Jameis Winston
 
   
Team Captains    
Brooks Bedford, Chris Rabb, Ricky Rabb, Jameis Winston    
 
 
Morris Higginbotham Award   Highest GPA
Hunter Scott   Reid Nelson
 
    Top 10 Varsity GPA's
Ricky Boyd - 3.54
Hunter Scott - 3.71
Robert Winslett - 3.75
Clay Bigham - 3.76
Aaron Brosz - 3.80
Caleb Rotenberry - 3.94
Jameis Winston - 4.05
Kevin Beasley - 4.16
Grayson Wright - 4.19
Reid Nelson - 4.25




Hueytown's Winston, Bedford, R. Rabb named to Class 5A ASWA All-State Team.

Jameis Winston, Brooks Bedford, and Ricky Rabb were named to Class 5A Alabama Sports Writer Association's All-State Team. Chris Rabb and David Evans received Honorable Mention. Jameis Winston and Ricky Rabb were also named to the ASWA's Super 12 Football Team.

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.



Hueytown's Jameis Winston, Chris Rabb selected players of the year

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.



Hueytown Golden Gophers named Grand Marshalls for 2011 Hueytown Christmas Parade

On Saturday, December 10th, 2011, the Hueytown Golden Gophers Football Team served as Grand Marshalls for the Annual Hueytown Christmas Parade.  

A quote from the Hueytown Chamber of Commerce: "The City of Hueytown is extremely proud of the young men who make up the 2011 H.H.S. Gopher Football team. They have represented our school and community well..... Congratulations Gophers-we are proud of you!"



Hueytown lost to Vigor 7 - 20

On Friday night, November 25th, Hueytown Golden Gophers lost to Vigor at Gilmore Vines Stadium in Round 4 of the Class 5A State Playoffs.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.

al.com Photos.



Hueytown defeats St. Paul's 39 - 13

On Friday night, November 18th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the St. Paul's Saints at E. E. Delaney Field in Round 3 of the Class 5A State Playoffs.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.

Prep Preview al.com Sports Article.

al.com Photos.



Hueytown defeats Eufaula 51 - 14

On Friday night, November 11th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the Eufaula Tigers at Gilmore Vines Stadium in Round 2 of the Class 5A State Playoffs.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.

Prep Preview al.com Sports Article.



Hueytown defeats LeFlore 36 - 0

On Friday night, November 4th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the LeFlore Rattlers at Gilmore Vines Stadium in Round 1 of the Class 5A State Playoffs.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.



Read the article about Hueytown's Brooks Bedford on al.com.

Way to go, Brooks!    al.com Article.



Players of the Week named for the Benjamin Russell Game

Congratulations to our Players of the Week for the Woodlawn Game:

Offensive Player of the Week - K.J. Johnson
Defensive Player of the Week - Chris Rabb

Coach Scott presenting their awards.



Hueytown defeats Benjamin Russell 34 - 0

On Thursday night, October 27th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the Benjamin Russell Wildcats at Gilmore Vines Stadium.  

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.



Players of the Week named for the Woodlawn Game

Congratulations to our Players of the Week for the Woodlawn Game:

Offensive Player of the Week - Daniel Melton
Defensive Player of the Week - Chris Rabb

Coach Scott presenting their awards.



Jaboo Winston selected al.com Player of the Week -- Week 8

Congratulations to Hueytown's Jaboo Winston for being selected Player of the Week for Week 8 by al.com.

al.com Sports Article.



Hueytown defeats Woodlawn 53 - 6

On Thursday night, October 20th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the Wenonah Colonels at their home stadium.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.

al.com Photos.



Players of the Week named for the John Carroll Game

Congratulations to our Players of the Week for the John Carroll Game:

Offensive Player of the Week - Jameis Winston
Defensive Player of the Week - Gus Murrell

Coach Scott presenting their awards.



Jameis Winston selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game

Congratulations to Hueytown's Jameis Winston who was selected to play in the Under Armour All-America Game on January, 5, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Florida.

More info.



Hueytown JV defeats John Carroll JV 27 - 16

On Monday night, October 17th, Hueytown Golden Gophers JV defeated the John Carroll Cavaliers JV at Gilmore Vines Stadium.   



Hueytown defeats John Carroll 57 - 15

On Thursday night, October 13th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the John Carroll Cavaliers at their home stadium.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.



Players of the Week named for the Fairfield Game

Congratulations to our Players of the Week for the Fairfield Game:

Offensive Player of the Week - Danarrius Miller
Defensive Player of the Week - Chris Rabb

Coach Scott presenting their awards.



Hueytown defeats Fairfield 35 - 22

On Friday night, October 7th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the Fairfield Tigers at Gilmore-Vines Stadium.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.

al.com Photos.



Hueytown vs. Fairfield - al.com Jeff Sentell's Game of the Week

October 7th at Gilmore Vines Stadium   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.



Hueytown's Jameis Winston and Cameron Broadnax named to Alabama All-Star Squad.  

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.



Hueytown Golden Gophers STILL Number 1 for Class 5A in the Alabama Sports Writers Association's High School Football Poll.

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.



Players of the Week named for the Parker Game

Congratulations to our Players of the Week for the Parker Game:

Offensive Player of the Week - Brooks Bedford
Defensive Players of the Week - Brad Minter & Eric Strong

Coach Stephens presenting their awards.



Hueytown defeats Parker 54 - 8

On Friday night, September 30th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the Parker Thundering Herd at Gilmore-Vines Stadium.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.



SI.com Sports Article about Hueytown's Jameis Winston


Hueytown Golden Gophers named Number 1 for Class 5A in the Alabama Sports Writers Association's High School Football Poll.

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.



Players of the Week named for the Shades Valley Game

Congratulations to our Players of the Week for the Shades Valley Game:

Offensive Player of the Week - Tim Foy
Defensive Player of the Week - Chris Rabb

Coach Scott presenting their awards.



Hueytown defeats Shades Valley 36 - 20

On Friday night, September 23rd, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the Shades Valley Mounties at Gilmore-Vines Stadium.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.



Players of the Week named for the McAdory Game

Congratulations to our Players of the Week for the McAdory Game:

Offensive Player of the Week - Jameis Winston
Defensive Player of the Week - Will Reynolds

Coach Scott presenting their awards.



Hueytown JV loses to McAdory JV 8 - 39

On Monday night, September 19th, Hueytown Golden Gophers Junior Varsity lost to McAdory Yellow Jackets Junior Varsity at McAdory High School Stadium.



Hueytown defeats McAdory 48-14

On Friday night, September 16th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the McAdory Yellow Jackets at McAdory Stadium.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.

al.com Photos.



Players of the Week named for the Wenonah and Pleasant Grove Games

Congratulations to our Players of the Week for the Pleasant Grove Game:

Offensive Player of the Week - Caleb Rotenberry
Defensive Player of the Week - Ricky Rabb

Congratulations to our Players of the Week for the Wenonah Game:

Offensive Player of the Week - Cameron Broadnax
Defensive Player of the Week - Chris Rabb

Coach Scott presenting their awards.



Hueytown JV defeats Pleasant Grove JV 42 - 30

On Monday night, September 12th, Hueytown Golden Gophers Junior Varsity defeated the Pleasant Grove Spartans Junior Varsity at Pleasant Grove High School Stadium.



Congratulations to F0X 6 SIDELINE MVP for 9/9/11:
Hueytown's Cameron Broadnax!


Check out the FOX 6 SIDELINE Article about Cameron.



Hueytown defeats Pleasant Grove 59 - 6

On Friday night, September 9th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the Pleasant Grove Spartans at Gilmore-Vines Stadium.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.

al.com Photos.



Hueytown vs. McAdory (@McAdory) to be televised on ESPNU

This game is a part of the 2011 ESPN High School GEICO Football Showcase.
Check out the ESPN Media Zone Article about the overall event.

Hueytown QBC is asking everyone to wear PURPLE to the game.



Hueytown defeats Wenonah 39 - 12

On Friday night, September 2nd, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the Wenonah Dragons at their home stadium.   

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.

al.com Pictures.



Hueytown vs. Pelham Players of the Week

Pelham POW - Offensive & Defensive Congratulations to our Players of the Week for the Pelham Game:

Offensive Player of the Week

Hunter Scott

Defensive Player of the Week

Chris Rabb

Coach Scott presenting their awards.



Hueytown JV defeats Bessemer City JV 24-14

On Monday night, August 29th, Hueytown Golden Gophers Junior Varsity defeated the Bessemer City Tigers Junior Varsity at Bessemer City High School Stadium.



Hueytown defeats Pelham 34 - 6

On Friday night, August 26th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the Pelham Panthers at their home stadium, Bobby Hayes Field.  

Additional info:

al.com Sports Article.

al.com Pictures.

al.com Prep Preview.



Congratulations to Birmingham News Player of the Week:
Hueytown's Chris Rabb!


Check out the al.com Sports Article about Chris.



Hueytown JV defeats Walker JV 20-14

On Monday night, August 22nd, Hueytown Golden Gophers Junior Varsity defeated the Walker Vikings Junior Varsity at Gilmore Vines Stadium.



Hueytown defeats Thomasville 36 - 27

On Friday night, August 19th, Hueytown Golden Gophers defeated the Thomasville Tigers in the al.com Champions Challenge held at the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, AL.  For more information, read the AHSAA recap.

Additional info:

Game  Stats.

The Birmingham News  article.

al.com Pictures.

The Montgomery Advertiser  article.

The Montgomery Advertiser  photos.





Jameis Winston - Elite 11 co-MVP Jameis Winston named co-MVP at Elite 11

ESPN RISE's Elite 11 is the nation's premier quarterback competition for high school athletes. Notable Elite 11 alumni include Vince Young, Matt Leinart, JaMarcus Russell, Mark Sanchez, Matthew Stafford, Troy Smith and Tim Tebow. Add to that list Hueytown's own Jameis Winston. And, not only was he selected as an Elite 11; but he was named co-MVP along with Tanner Mangum of Eagle, Idaho and Neal Burcham of Greenbriar, Ark. Jameis also received the Best Deep Ball award, at the prestigious camp, which took place on the campus of Pepperdine University, in Malibu, California, July 18-22, 2011. For more information visit ESPN's Elite 11.

It is reported that Jameis will announce his college commitment decision on Aug. 3 via a live broadcast on one of ESPN's family of channels. He has reportedly narrowed his finalists down to Alabama, Florida State and LSU.





O-Line Spring Carwash a Big Success!

HHS was able to send 14 linemen to Southeastern Line Camp and pay their Guntersville/Cullman camp fee with proceeds from our spring carwash. We want to say a big Thank You! to the Hueytown McDonald's and to all those who came out and supported our car wash.

Check out this good looking bunch of guys:

Spring Offensive Line Carwash

Here they are, heading off to camp:

Offensive Line headed to camp





Open House at the NEW Hueytown High School was a SUCCESS!

Many folks from the Hueytown community turned out on Sunday afternoon, August 14th, to tour the new Hueytown High School. The people of Hueytown are all proud of the new school. We truly believe it is the most beautiful school in the state!

Spring Offensive Line Carwash