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Sand Rock Wildcats

Sand Rock High School · Sand Rock, AL

StadiumRussell Jacoway Stadium ColorsMaroon & White CoachTanner Nelson Region2A-R8 First team1945
363-342-7All-time record
52%Winning pct.
1State titles
13Region titles
30Playoff appearances
53Seasons

Championships

State playoff titles
1985
State mythical titles
None
Region championships
1981, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2008

Team Records

Overall Record
363-342-7
Winning Pct.
52%
State Playoff Titles
1
State Mythical Titles
0
Region/Area Titles
13
Region/Area Record
154-124
All State Players
62
NFL Players
0
Weeks Ranked #1
3
Home Record
202-135-2
Away Record
157-186-3

Playoff Records

Overall Record
25-29
Appearances
30
1st Round
13-17
2nd Round
6-7
3rd Round
3-3
Semi-Finals
2-1
Finals
1-1
Longest win streak
17 (8/29/1985-9/4/1986)
Longest losing streak
19 (9/2/1982-11/4/1983)

Season by Season

53 seasons. Asterisk marks a season with every score on file.

YearClassRecordPFPAPlayoffsRegionRegion rec.Coach
2026 * 2A 1-1 5452 R8 0-1 Tanner Nelson
2025 * 2A 3-8 242449 0-1 R7 3-3 Tanner Nelson
2024 * 2A 5-6 205275 0-1 R7 3-3 Alan Heath
2023 * 2A 2-8 161351 R7 2-5 Alan Heath
2022 * 2A 4-6 221319 R7 3-4 Alan Heath
2021 * 2A 7-4 382278 0-1 R6 4-3 Alan Heath
2020 * 2A 3-7 185210 R6 2-5 Alan Heath
2019 * 2A 4-6 172218 R8 3-4 Steven Chesnut
2018 * 2A 3-7 102311 R8 2-5 Steven Chesnut
2017 * 2A 9-3 363254 1-1 R6 6-1 Steven Chesnut
2016 * 2A 9-3 339212 1-1 R6 6-1 Steven Chesnut
2015 * 3A 7-3 247118 R7 4-3 Steven Chesnut
2014 * 3A 5-5 262202 R7 2-5 Russell Jacoway
2013 * 2A 7-4 273200 0-1 R7 4-3 Russell Jacoway
2012 * 2A 5-6 251261 0-1 R7 4-3 Russell Jacoway
2011 * 2A 6-5 274197 0-1 R6 4-4 Russell Jacoway
2010 * 2A 5-5 210201 R6 3-5 Russell Jacoway
2009 * 2A 6-4 240165 R6 3-4 Russell Jacoway
2008 * 2A 9-2 320177 0-1 R6 Title 7-0 Russell Jacoway
2007 * 2A 9-3 270144 1-1 R7 5-2 Russell Jacoway
2006 * 2A 6-5 265133 0-1 R7 4-3 Russell Jacoway
2005 * 2A 6-5 169227 0-1 R6 5-2 Russell Jacoway
2004 * 2A 2-8 108188 R6 2-5 Russell Jacoway
2003 * 2A 3-7 177243 R7 1-6 Russell Jacoway
2002 * 2A 7-4 258153 0-1 R7 5-2 Russell Jacoway
2001 * 2A 7-4 181147 0-1 R7 6-1 Russell Jacoway
2000 * 2A 6-5 191210 0-1 R7 4-3 Russell Jacoway
1999 * 2A 10-3 341182 2-1 R13 Title 3-0 Russell Jacoway
1998 * 2A 9-3 349158 1-1 R13 Title 3-0 Russell Jacoway
1997 * 2A 12-2 424175 4-1 R13 Title 3-0 Russell Jacoway
1996 * 2A 12-1 394175 3-1 R13 Title 3-0 Russell Jacoway
1995 * 2A 5-5 159172 R13 0-2 Russell Jacoway
1994 * 2A 5-5 164161 R13 0-2 Russell Jacoway
1993 * 2A 8-3 284112 0-1 R12 Title 3-0 Russell Jacoway
1992 * 2A 6-5 197195 0-1 R12 Title 3-0 Russell Jacoway
1991 * 2A 6-5 163140 0-1 R14 Title 3-1 Russell Jacoway
1990 * 2A 9-3 297146 1-1 R14 Title 4-0 Russell Jacoway
1989 * 1A 6-4 150150 0-1 R13 2-1 Russell Jacoway
1988 * 1A 10-2 282176 2-1 R13 Title 4-0 Russell Jacoway
1987 * 1A 11-2 327151 2-1 R16 Title 4-0 Russell Jacoway
1986 * 1A 7-4 153176 0-1 R16 3-1 Russell Jacoway
1985 * 1A 15-0 40053 5-0 R16 Title 4-0 Russell Jacoway
1984 * 1A 8-3 265161 1-1 R16 3-1 Russell Jacoway
1983 * 1A 0-10 50205 R12 0-5 Russell Jacoway
1982 * 1A 1-9 44243 R12 1-4 Jim Lowery
1981 * 1A 10-2 24262 1-1 R12 Title 5-1 Jim Lowery
1980 * 1A 6-3 155105 R12 4-2 Jim Lowery
1979 * 1A 1-9 126285 R12 0-5 Sammy Clanton
1978 * 1A 2-7 75260 R12 1-4 Sammy Clanton
1977 * 1A 2-8 150176 R12 0-5 Jack Green
1976 * 1A 4-6 87160 R12 1-4 Jack Green
1975 * 1A 5-5 156204 Roy Knapp
1974 * 1A 1-9 68188 Roy Knapp

Head Coaches

CoachYearsRecordPlayoffsRegion
Tanner Nelson2025-264-90-13-4
Alan Heath2020-2421-310-214-20
Steven Chesnut2015-1932-222-221-14
Russell Jacoway1983-14228-13222-23104-61
Jim Lowery1980-8217-141-110-7
Sammy Clanton1978-793-16
Jack Green1976-776-14
Roy Knapp1969-7534-33-3
Bill Powell1967-682-17-1
Waymon Wester19662-8
Ed Arnold Jr.19652-6
Paul Johnson19530-0
Hut Thompson19522-4
Bill Hawkins19512-3-1
James Gilliland19505-4
William Norton19492-7
Thomas Alexander19481-6-1
C.T. Dyar19470-5
Frank Ford Jr.19460-7-1

Team Timeline

  • 1939Original school colors were red & white.
  • 1945First team
  • 1946First football team.
  • 1954Did not field a team 1954-64.
  • 1954Mascot was the Wildcats.
  • 1974Forfeits 1 game.
  • 1981First playoff win.
  • 1981First 10 win season.
  • 1981First playoff appearance.
  • 1981First region championship.
  • 1985Record 15-0 season.

By the Numbers

Seasons
82
Winning Seasons
41
Losing Seasons
27
Most Wins in A Season
15 (1985)
Most Losses in A Season
10 (1983)
10 Win Seasons
7
Most Points Scored in a Game
68 (10/17/2025)
Most Points Scored in a Season
424 (1997)
Most Points Allowed in a Game
70 (10/7/2022)
Most Points Allowed in a Season
449 (2025)
Largest Margin of Victory
60 (11/6/1970)
Largest Margin of Defeat
68 (10/13/1978)
Most Points Both Teams in a Game
108 (10/17/2025)
Last Shutout
9/6/2024
Last Time Shutout
10/3/2025
Shutouts All-Time
84
Been Shutout All-Time
104

Honored Players

114 selections on file.

YearPlayerPos.ClassHonorTeamCollegeSource
2025Ryker WoodallWRSo.All State 2AHMASWA
2024Kane RobisonATHSr.All State 2AHMASWA
2021Jacob CornejoATHSo.All State 2A2ndASWA
2021Olin PruittDBSr.All State 2A1stASWA
2019Brady JacksonLBSr.All State 2A2ndASWA
2019Gaston WillardOLSr.All State 2A2ndASWA
2017Carson CarverWRSr.All State 2AHMASWA
2017Jonathan StoneOLSr.All State 2A2ndASWA
2016Bradon CarverATHSr.All State 2A2ndASWA
2016Carson CarverPJr.All State 2AHMASWA
2015Joel BrockWRSr.All State 3AHMASWA
2014Zac BoboOLSr.All State 3A2ndASWA
2013Chandler MackeyDBSr.All State 2AHMASWA
2011Chad ThompsonRBSr.All State 2AHMASWA
2011Matt GrahamTESr.All State 2A1stASWA
2009Matt ColeDBSr.All State 2AHMASWA
2008Jake ThompsonDBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North
2008Jake ThompsonATHSr.All State 2AHMASWA
2008Justin MackeyPKSr.All State 2A1stASWA
2007Corey AdamsWR/TESr.All State 2AHMASWA
2007Dex VinesDBSr.All State 2AHMASWA
2007Justin MackeyQBJr.All State 2AHMASWA
2006Josh StimpsonPSr.All State 2A1stBN
2006Josh StimpsonPSr.All State 2A1stASWA
2005Brian DorsettTEJr.All State 2AHMASWA
2005Dustin RollinsDBSr.All State 2A1stASWA
2005Dustin RollinsDBSr.All State 2A1stBN
2005Josh StimpsonQBJr.All State 2AHMBN
2004Jordy FlemingDBSr.All State 2A1stBN
2004Jordy FlemingDBSr.All State 2A1stASWA
2002Ross LumsdenTESr.All State 2A1stASWA
2002Ross LumsdenTESr.All State 2AHMBN
2001Andrew McMichenQBSr.All State 2AHMASWA
2001Andrew McMichenQBSr.All State 2AHMBN
2001Tony HendonWRSr.All State 2AHMBN
2001Tony HendonATHSr.All State 2AHMASWA
1999Lucas McMichenQBSr.2A Back of the YearWest GeorgiaASWA
1999Lucas McMichenQBSr.All State 2A1stBN
1999Lucas McMichenQBSr.All State 2A1stASWA
1999Mark CollinsWRSr.All State 2AHMBN
1999Mark CollinsTESr.All State 2A1stASWA
1998Eric BlanksWRSr.All State 2A1stASWA
1998Eric BlanksWRSr.All State 2A1stBN
1998Jessie CaminitiWRSr.All State 2AHMBN
1998Lucas McMichenQBJr.All State 2A1stBN
1998Lucas McMichenQBJr.All State 2A1stASWA
1997Eric BlanksWRJr.All State 2A1stASWA
1997John FosterTESr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North
1997John FosterWRSr.All State 2A1stBN
1997John FosterTESr.All State 2A1stASWA
1997Lucas McMichenQBSo.All State 2AHMASWA
1997Lucas McMichenQBSo.All State 2AHMBN
1997Russell JacowayCoachAll State 2A1stASWA
1997Shane KingOLSr.All State 2AHMASWA
1997Shane KingOLSr.All State 2AHMBN
1997Tad AbernathyLBSr.All State 2AHMBN
1997Ty AbernathyRBSr.All State 2AHMASWA
1997Ty AbernathyRBSr.All State 2AHMBN
1996Jeremiah McMichenQBSr.All State 2AHMBN
1996Jeremiah McMichenQBSr.All State 2AHMASWA
1996John FosterOLJr.All State 2AHMBN
1996John FosterOLJr.All State 2A1stASWA
1996Nathan HandyLBSr.All State 2A1stBN
1996Nathan HandyLBSr.All State 2A1stASWA
1995Jeremiah McMichenQBJr.All State 2AHMBN
1994Jason LeeDLSr.All State 2AHMBN
1994Ralph BurtWRSr.All State 2AHMBN
1994Ralph BurtWRSr.All State 2A1stASWA
1993Jason LangleyLBSr.All State 2AHMBN
1993Jason LangleyPKSr.All State 2AHMBN
1993Josh OlanderDLSr.All State 2AHMASWA
1993Josh OlanderDLSr.All State 2A1stBN
1992Mike KellyOLSr.All State 2A1stBN
1990Chris BattlesDBSr.All State 2AHMASWA
1990Keith MorganOLSr.All State 2AHMBN
1990Keith MorganDLSr.All State 2AHMASWA
1990Shane ButlerWRSr.All State 2AHMBN
1990Shane ButlerWRSr.All State 2A1stASWA
1989Dennis MackeyDLSr.All State 1A1stASWA
1989Dennis MackeyDLSr.All State 1A1stBN
1989Dennis MackeyTESr.All State 1AHMASWA
1988Toby ClantonQBSr.All State 1AHMBN
1988Toby ClantonDBSr.All State 1AHMASWA
1988Tommy RoweDLSr.All State 1A1stBN
1988Tommy RoweOLSr.All State 1A1stASWA
1987Shawn GilesWRSr.All State 1A1stBN
1987Toby ClantonQBJr.All State 1AHMASWA
1985Chris St. ClairLAll State 1AHMASWA
1985Dewayne BoydLBSr.All State 1A1stBN
1985Dwayne BoydLBAll State 1A1stASWA
1985Jeff WhaleyWRAll State 1AHMBN
1985Jeff WhaleyWRAll State 1A1stASWA
1985Lance MackeyQBSr.1A Player of the YearDid Not PlayASWA
1985Lance MackeyQBSr.Super 12Did Not PlayASWA
1985Lance MackeyQBSr.All State 1A1stBN
1985Lance MackeyQBSr.All State 1A1stASWA
1985Mark ParkerLBAll State 1A1stASWA
1985Ricky SnyderOLAll State 1A1stASWA
1985Russell JacowayCoachAll State 1A1stASWA
1984Lance MackeyQBJr.All State 1AHMBN
1984Lance MackeyQBJr.All State 1AHMASWA
1981James CarterBAll State 1A/2AHMBN
1975Johnny MitchellLAll State 1AHMBPH
1975Steve WadsworthQBAll State 1AHMBPH
1973Ronnie ShawLBSr.All State 1A2ndBPH
1973Ronnie ShawLBSr.All State 1A1stBN
1972Bobby OliverEAll State 1AHMBPH
1972Ronnie ShawDLJr.Super All-StateDid Not PlayBham News
1972Ronnie ShawBSr.All State 1AHMBN
1972Ronnie ShawLBSr.All State 1A1stBPH
1971Rodney St. ClairBAll State 1A/2AHMBN
1971Ronnie ShawESo.All State 1A/2AHMBN
1970Stan ShirleyGSr.All State 1A2ndBPH
1967Randall DorsettLAll State 1AHMAP

Enrollment History

Students, with the school's statewide rank in parentheses.

2026-27
162 (309)
2024-25
171 (307)
2022-23
163 (314)
2020-21
199 (282)
2018-19
184 (296)
2016-17
207 (277)
2014-15
216 (266)
2012-13
188 (291)
2010-11
196 (277)
2008-09
189 (291)
2006-07
182 (287)
2004-05
194 (262)
2002-03
193 (260)
2000-01
181 (280)
1998-99
171 (288)
1996-97
169 (283)
1994-95
178 (275)
1990-91
142 (310)
1988-89
109 (352)
1986-87
115 (356)
1984-85
115 (359)

Records reflect scores on file; this program's history is 98.5% complete. Corrections are welcome.