Staff Reports
MONTGOMERY – Following a thrilling 28-27 win at West Morgan, four Cherokee County High School football players were recognized for their efforts by the Alabama High School Athletic Association on Wednesday in its weekly Football Spotlight.
Jacob Cornejo lined up at quarterback due to an injury to starter Carson Tittle and picked up 203 yards rushing and three touchdowns on 38 carries for the Warriors (12-1). Teammate Tae Diamond added 102 yards on 12 carries, and Alex Johnson had a key interception on defense with 2:59 remaining to seal the Class 4A quarterfinal win.
Diamond also had 16 tackles with two sacks and four other stops for losses. Tristan Brown delivered 12 stops with a fumble recovery and three tackles for losses.
The Warriors travel to Huntsville to take on Westminster Christian (11-2) in the state semifinals on Friday.
You can read more on this week’s Spotlight honorees at the link below.