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Southside Gadsden Southside Rainbow City Panthers

Southside High School · Gadsden, AL

StadiumBarney Hood Stadium ColorsBlack & Cardinal CoachMiles Holcomb Region5A-R6 First team1926
415-468-38All-time record
47%Winning pct.
0State titles
4Region titles
14Playoff appearances
53Seasons

Championships

State playoff titles
None
State mythical titles
None
Region championships
1980, 2013, 2014, 2023

Team Records

Overall Record
415-468-38
Winning Pct.
47%
State Playoff Titles
0
State Mythical Titles
0
Region/Area Titles
4
Region/Area Record
112-163
All State Players
57
NFL Players
0
Weeks Ranked #1
0
Home Record
209-195-19
Away Record
196-260-17

Playoff Records

Overall Record
8-14
Appearances
14
1st Round
5-9
2nd Round
2-3
3rd Round
1-0
Semi-Finals
0-2
Finals
0-0
Longest win streak
13 (8/29/2013-11/22/2013)
Longest losing streak
13 (10/20/2006-11/2/2007)

Season by Season

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

YearClassRecordPFPAPlayoffsRegionRegion rec.Coach
2026 * 5A 2-0 657 R6 Miles Holcomb
2025 * 6A 3-7 178287 R8 2-4 Miles Holcomb
2024 * 6A 6-5 257266 0-1 R8 5-1 Ben Stewart
2023 * 5A 8-3 346218 0-1 R6 Title 5-1 Miles Holcomb
2022 * 5A 5-6 346294 0-1 R6 3-3 Miles Holcomb
2021 * 6A 5-6 209216 0-1 R7 3-3 Miles Holcomb
2020 * 6A 7-4 302312 0-1 R7 3-3 Gary Nelson
2019 * 5A 2-8 183300 R6 2-4 Ron Daugherty
2018 * 5A 7-5 300255 1-1 R6 5-1 Ron Daugherty
2017 * 6A 4-6 205217 R7 2-4 Ron Daugherty
2016 * 6A 6-4 341291 R7 2-4 Ron Daugherty
2015 * 6A 5-5 292232 R7 3-3 Ron Daugherty
2014 * 6A 9-3 372201 1-1 R7 Title 6-0 Ron Daugherty
2013 * 5A 13-1 427222 3-1 R7 Title 7-0 Ron Daugherty
2012 * 5A 6-4 289230 R7 4-3 Marty Smith
2011 * 5A 3-7 157319 R7 1-6 Marty Smith
2010 * 5A 3-7 161261 R7 2-5 Scott Rickles
2009 * 5A 5-6 203230 0-1 R7 4-3 Scott Rickles
2008 * 5A 5-5 169219 R7 2-5 Scott Rickles
2007 * 5A 0-10 98320 R7 0-7 Scott Rickles
2006 * 5A 1-9 155324 R7 1-6 Brett Yancey
2005 * 5A 3-7 132255 R6 1-6 Brett Yancey
2004 * 5A 5-5 281297 R6 3-4 Brett Yancey
2003 * 5A 2-8 165352 R6 0-7 Stan Romine
2002 * 5A 2-8 77269 R6 0-7 Stan Romine
2001 * 5A 1-9 154261 R6 0-7 Stan Romine
2000 * 5A 3-7 123292 R6 2-5 Brian Mintz
1999 * 5A 3-7 201284 R14 2-2 Brian Mintz
1998 * 5A 4-6 185269 R14 0-4 Brian Mintz
1997 * 5A 3-7 158249 R13 0-2 Brian Mintz
1996 * 5A 6-6 233294 1-1 R13 1-1 Phil Lazenby
1995 * 5A 4-6 139182 R11 0-3 Roger Hibbs
1994 * 5A 2-8 101263 R11 0-3 Roger Hibbs
1993 * 5A 8-2 188160 R12 1-2 Roger Hibbs
1992 * 5A 5-5 144186 R12 1-2 Roger Hibbs
1991 * 6A 6-4 182165 R14 1-2 Roger Hibbs
1990 * 6A 5-6 228218 0-1 R14 2-1 Roger Hibbs
1989 * 5A 2-8 81291 R12 0-3 Roger Hibbs
1988 * 5A 5-5 146159 R12 1-2 Stan Romine
1987 * 5A 4-6 143178 R16 1-3 Stan Romine
1986 * 5A 7-4 196108 0-1 R16 2-2 Stan Romine
1985 * 5A 6-5 188123 0-1 R13 2-1 Stan Romine
1984 * 5A 7-3 224105 R13 1-2 Randy Ross
1983 * 3A 8-3 223103 R12 5-2 Randy Ross
1982 * 3A 4-6 165170 R12 3-4 Randy Ross
1981 * 3A 3-7 107162 R12 0-7 Randy Ross
1980 * 3A 12-1 410142 2-1 R12 Title 7-0 Randy Ross
1979 * 3A 7-3 182156 R12 5-3 Randy Ross
1978 * 3A 7-3 179122 R12 6-2 Randy Ross
1977 * 3A 4-5-1 122119 R12 1-5 Dexter Wood
1976 * 3A 5-4 146122 R12 2-3 Dexter Wood
1975 * 3A 2-8 112229 Arvel Holmes
1974 * 3A 4-6 126185 Arvel Holmes

Head Coaches

CoachYearsRecordPlayoffsRegion
Miles Holcomb2025-265-7
Ben Stewart20246-50-15-1
Miles Holcomb2021-2318-150-311-7
Gary Nelson20207-40-13-3
Ron Daugherty2013-1946-325-327-16
Marty Smith2011-129-11
Scott Rickles2007-1013-280-18-20
Brett Yancey2004-069-21
Stan Romine2001-035-25
Brian Mintz1997-0013-27
Phil Lazenby19966-61-11-1
Roger Hibbs1989-9532-390-15-16
Stan Romine1985-8822-200-26-8
Randy Ross1978-8448-262-127-20
Dexter Wood1976-779-9-1
Arvel Holmes1974-756-14
David Beddingfield1971-7318-11-1
John Moore1968-7010-19-1
Wade Smith1963-6728-17-4
Roy Fulmer1960-629-18-3
Fred Buster Gross19594-6
Bobby Ledbetter1957-586-13-1
Travis Hunt19564-5-1
Milford Young19556-4
Barny Hood1944-5442-34-20
Pat Harrison19402-6-1
T.J. Williams19392-5-2
Earl Clark1935-3812-20-2
Herbert A. Martin19345-2
Claud E. Chamblee19312-4-1

Team Timeline

  • 1926First team
  • 1943Did not field a team.
  • 1944Did not field a team.
  • 1950First undefeated season.
  • 1979First playoff appearance.
  • 1980First playoff win.
  • 1980First 12 win season.
  • 1980First 10-0 regular season.
  • 1980First region championship.
  • 2013First 13 win season.

By the Numbers

Seasons
99
Winning Seasons
44
Losing Seasons
49
Most Wins in A Season
13 (2013)
Most Losses in A Season
10 (2007)
10 Win Seasons
2
Most Points Scored in a Game
63 (10/5/2018)
Most Points Scored in a Season
427 (2013)
Most Points Allowed in a Game
69 (11/10/1939)
Most Points Allowed in a Season
352 (2003)
Largest Margin of Victory
63 (10/5/2018)
Largest Margin of Defeat
69 (11/10/1939)
Most Points Both Teams in a Game
101 (10/14/2022)
Last Shutout
8/27/2026
Last Time Shutout
11/5/2021
Shutouts All-Time
134
Been Shutout All-Time
158

Honored Players

93 selections on file.

YearPlayerPos.ClassHonorTeamCollegeSource
2025Rance BrownOLJr.All State 6A2ndASWA
2024Jamin BrownOLSr.Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game
2024Jamin BrownOLSr.All State 6A1stASWA
2023Jamin BrownOLJr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2023Mason TeagueRBSr.All State 5A1stASWA
2023Tytan RichLBSr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2022Gauge NesmithATHJr.All State 5AHMASWA
2021John GilbertDLSr.All State 6A2ndASWA
2020Aulden BattlesWRSr.All State 6A2ndASWA
2020Carnel DavisRBSr.All State 6A2ndASWA
2020Eli MartinLBSr.All State 6A2ndASWA
2020Michael Rich Jr.ATHSr.All State 6A2ndASWA
2018Kenneth BothwellRBSr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2018Nolan JohnsonPJr.All State 5A2ndASWA
2016Alaric WilliamsRBSr.All State 6A2ndASWA
2015Hunter ArmstrongLBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North
2015Kristian WilmoreKSr.All State 6AHMASWA
2014Carter WestKJr.All State 6A2ndASWA
2014Holt KeelingATHSr.All State 6A2ndASWA
2014Hunter ArmstrongLBJr.All State 6A2ndASWA
2014Tyler CarrOLSr.Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star GameAuburn
2014Tyler CarrLineman of the YearAuburnASWA
2014Tyler CarrSuper 12AuburnASWA
2014Tyler CarrOLSr.All State 6A1stASWA
2013Blake DevineATHSr.All State 5A1stASWA
2013Carter WestPKSo.All State 5AHMASWA
2013Colton ClayLBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North
2013Dantley CokerRBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North
2013Dantley CokerSuper 12ASWA
2013Dantley CokerRBSr.All State 5A1stASWA
2013Hunter ArmstrongLBSo.All State 5AHMASWA
2013Hunter SparksDLSr.All State 5AHMASWA
2013Ron DaughertyCoachAll State 5A1stASWA
2013Tyler CarrOLJr.Super All-StateAuburnASWA
2013Tyler CarrOLJr.All State 5A1stASWA
2012Dantley CokerRBJr.All State 5AHMASWA
2012Tyler CarrOLSo.All State 5A1stASWA
2005Ben PonderOLSr.All State 5AHMASWA
2005Ben PonderOLSr.All State 5AHMBN
2004Matt MeddersATHSr.All State 5AHMASWA
2004Matt MeddersATHSr.All State 5AHMBN
2002Joseph BoydPSr.All State 5AHMASWA
2002Joseph BoydPSr.All State 5AHMBN
1999Adam LansdonOLSr.All State 5AHMBN
1999Matt GaskinTESr.All State 5AHMBN
1998Marc MillerQBSr.All State 5AHMBN
1995Shane ReevesPKSr.All State 5A1stBN
1995Shane ReevesPKSr.All State 5AHMASWA
1993Gary McVickerWRSr.All State 5AHMBN
1993Gary McVickerOLSr.All State 5AHMASWA
1990Derrick UnderwoodDBSr.All State 5A1stBN
1990Derrick WashingtonRBJr.All State 5A1stBN
1988Brian WinninghamLBAll State 5AHMASWA
1988Matt CookRBAll State 5AHMASWA
1984Kevin KiddDBAll State 5AHMASWA
1984Tommy NewtonLBSr.All State 5A1stBN
1984Tommy NewtonLBSr.All State 5A1stASWA
1983Bobby MintzQBAll State 3AHMBN
1983Bobby MintzQBAll State 3AHMASWA
1983Tracy GilbertOLAll State 3AHMBN
1983Tracy GilbertOLAll State 3AHMASWA
1980Brian MintzQBSr.All State 3A2ndBN
1980Eric KnepperLAll State 3AHMBN
1980Joe DismukesGSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · NorthAlabama
1980Joe DismukesLSr.All State 3A1stBN
1980Joe DismukesTAll State 3A2ndBPH
1980Kyle CollinsRBSr.All State 3A1stBN
1980Kyle CollinsHBAll State 3A1stBPH
1980Rodney LongFLSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · NorthAustin Peay
1980Rodney LongESr.All State 3A1stBN
1980Rodney LongLAll State 3AHMBPH
1980Scott KeelingBAll State 3AHMBN
1979Kyle CollinsBAll State 3AHMBPH
1979Rodney LongLAll State 3AHMBPH
1978ShaferTAll State 3AHMBN
1977Albert WattsAll State 4AHMMA
1977James OteyDBSr.All State 4A1stMA
1976Mike HutchinsonLBSr.All State 3A2ndBPH
1976Mike HutchinsonTSr.All State 3AHMBN
1975Mike HutchinsonLJr.All State 3AHMBN
1974Dennis WadellILAll State 3AHMBPH
1974Jack RobertsLBAll State 3AHMBPH
1973Eddie DavisLBSr.All State 3A3rdBPH
1971Joey NewtonQB/BAll State 2AHMBPH
1970Jim AbernathyCAll State 1A/2AHMBN
1969Mike SnyderBAll State 2AHMBPH
1969Robert AmosBAll State 2AHMBPH
1966Larry CokerCAll State 1A/2AHMBN
1964Gary HopperBSr.All State 1A/2AHMBN
1964Gary HopperBSr.All State 1A/2A2ndBPH
1964Gary HopperBSr.All State 1A/2A3rdBPH
1963BoltonGAll State 1A/2AHMBN
1963Gary HopperBJr.All State 1A/2AHMBN

Enrollment History

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

2026-27
610 (79)
2024-25
616 (86)
2022-23
578 (93)
2020-21
601 (83)
2018-19
591 (90)
2016-17
669 (79)
2014-15
619 (79)
2012-13
595 (84)
2010-11
567 (91)
2008-09
531 (95)
2006-07
526 (96)
2004-05
543 (89)
2002-03
545 (90)
2000-01
524 (96)
1998-99
570 (86)
1996-97
536 (90)
1994-95
544 (82)
1990-91
688 (62)
1988-89
489 (99)
1986-87
575 (85)
1984-85
575 (85)

Records reflect scores on file; this program's history is 97.5% complete. Corrections are welcome.