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W.S. Neal Eagles

W.S. Neal High School · Brewton, AL

StadiumBuddy Taylor Field ColorsBlue & Gold CoachMike Sims Region3A-R1 First team1940
453-422-10All-time record
52%Winning pct.
0State titles
5Region titles
27Playoff appearances
53Seasons

Championships

State playoff titles
None
State mythical titles
None
Region championships
1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1996

Team Records

Overall Record
453-422-10
Winning Pct.
52%
State Playoff Titles
0
State Mythical Titles
0
Region/Area Titles
5
Region/Area Record
121-136
All State Players
72
NFL Players
1
Weeks Ranked #1
0
Home Record
223-179-3
Away Record
187-207-4

Playoff Records

Overall Record
21-27
Appearances
27
1st Round
14-13
2nd Round
4-8
3rd Round
2-2
Semi-Finals
1-3
Finals
0-1
Longest win streak
12 (9/6/1996-11/29/1996)
Longest losing streak
20 (10/2/2009-9/23/2011)

Season by Season

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

YearClassRecordPFPAPlayoffsRegionRegion rec.Coach
2026 * 3A 0-2 2247 R1 Mike Sims
2025 * 4A 9-4 432244 2-1 R1 4-2 Mike Sims
2024 * 4A 5-7 330349 1-1 R1 3-3 Hugh Fountain
2023 * 3A 6-5 355262 0-1 R1 5-2 Hugh Fountain
2022 * 3A 7-5 198235 1-1 R1 5-2 Hugh Fountain
2021 * 4A 0-10 120366 R1 0-6 Brandon Wilcox
2020 * 4A 5-5 150186 R1 2-4 Andro Williams
2019 * 4A 2-7 141238 R1 2-5 Andro Williams
2018 * 4A 1-8 145318 R1 1-6 Andro Williams
2017 * 4A 6-6 314305 1-1 R1 3-3 Andro Williams
2016 * 4A 3-7 175247 R1 2-4 Doug Hoehn
2015 * 4A 8-3 329208 0-1 R1 4-2 Doug Hoehn
2014 * 4A 7-4 404206 1-1 R1 4-2 Doug Hoehn
2013 * 3A 5-5 285167 R1 3-4 Doug Hoehn
2012 * 3A 9-3 481237 1-1 R1 5-2 Doug Hoehn
2011 * 4A 1-9 173340 R1 1-6 Doug Hoehn
2010 * 4A 0-10 133452 R1 0-7 Kevin Jordan
2009 * 4A 2-8 124393 R1 0-7 Kevin Jordan
2008 * 4A 2-8 165319 R1 0-7 Blaine Hathcock
2007 * 4A 6-5 266197 0-1 R1 4-3 Blaine Hathcock
2006 * 4A 10-2 442223 1-1 R1 6-1 Blaine Hathcock
2005 * 3A 4-6 207178 R1 3-4 Blaine Hathcock
2004 * 3A 4-6 193263 R1 3-4 Shane Smothers
2003 * 3A 10-3 369180 2-1 R1 5-2 Shane Smothers
2002 * 3A 6-4 296190 R1 4-3 Jim Fountain
2001 * 3A 6-5 237229 0-1 R1 3-2 Jim Fountain
2000 * 3A 4-7 168222 0-1 R1 3-2 Jim Fountain
1999 * 4A 0-10 54374 R1 0-2 Jim Fountain
1998 * 4A 4-5 136161 R1 0-2 Jim Fountain
1997 * 4A 8-2 267133 0-1 R1 2-1 Jim Fountain
1996 * 4A 12-1 376138 3-1 R1 Title 3-0 Jim Fountain
1995 * 4A 12-2 358126 3-1 R1 1-1 Hugh Fountain
1994 * 4A 8-4 161120 1-1 R1 1-1 Hugh Fountain
1993 * 4A 10-2 28080 1-1 R1 1-1 Hugh Fountain
1992 * 4A 4-6 143158 0-1 R1 1-1 Hugh Fountain
1991 * 4A 6-4 15998 0-1 R1 3-1 Hugh Fountain
1990 * 4A 6-3 244115 R1 2-2 Hugh Fountain
1989 * 3A 3-8 124165 0-1 R1 Title 2-0 Hugh Fountain
1988 * 3A 6-5 246117 0-1 R1 Title 2-0 Ronnie Cottrell
1987 * 3A 5-6 145134 0-1 R3 Title 1-1 Dick Chastain
1986 * 3A 4-6 132165 0-1 R3 Title 2-0 Dick Chastain
1985 * 3A 3-7 61171 R1 0-3 Dick Chastain
1984 * 3A 3-8 95245 0-1 R1 2-1 Dick Chastain
1983 * 3A 6-4 186149 R2 1-4 Wayne Frazier
1982 * 3A 3-7 186184 R2 1-4 Wayne Frazier
1981 * 3A 7-3 17082 R2 4-1 Wayne Frazier
1980 * 3A 7-3 12295 R2 3-2 Wayne Frazier
1979 * 3A 3-7 169163 R2 2-2 Ronnie Kirkland
1978 * 3A 3-7 109148 R2 2-2 Ronnie Kirkland
1977 * 3A 2-8 67199 R2 1-5 Ronnie Kirkland
1976 * 3A 7-3 181137 R2 5-1 Ronnie Kirkland
1975 * 3A 6-4 15886 R2 2-2 David Salter
1974 * 3A 5-5 158139 R2 2-1 David Salter

Head Coaches

CoachYearsRecordPlayoffsRegion
Mike Sims2025-269-62-14-2
Hugh Fountain2022-2418-172-313-7
Brandon Wilcox20210-10
Andro Williams2017-2014-261-18-18
Doug Hoehn2011-1633-312-319-20
Kevin Jordan2009-102-18
Blaine Hathcock2005-0822-211-213-15
Shane Smothers2003-0414-92-18-6
Jim Fountain1996-0240-343-415-12
Hugh Fountain1989-9549-295-611-7
Ronnie Cottrell19886-50-12-0
Dick Chastain1984-8715-270-35-5
Wayne Frazier1980-8323-17
Ronnie Kirkland1976-7915-25
David Salter1967-7562-31-13-24-3
Jack Akins1962-6632-16-2
Harry Buddy Taylor1955-6149-19-2
Aubrey Wright1953-541-17
Bruce Long*1948-5214-33-1
Hugh McIntosh19474-5-1
Frank Buckner19464-4-1
Tom McGilberry19455-2-2
J.M. Mays1942-4420-7
J.A. York19412-7
Ray Quimby19400-6

Team Timeline

  • 1940First team
  • 1940First football team.
  • 1970First playoff win.
  • 1970First playoff appearance.
  • 1971First 12 win season.
  • 1971First 10-0 regular season.
  • 1986First region championship.

By the Numbers

Seasons
87
Winning Seasons
51
Losing Seasons
35
Most Wins in A Season
12 (1996)
Most Losses in A Season
10 (2021)
10 Win Seasons
6
Most Points Scored in a Game
81 (9/26/2014)
Most Points Scored in a Season
537 (1971)
Most Points Allowed in a Game
75 (9/28/1973)
Most Points Allowed in a Season
452 (2010)
Largest Margin of Victory
68 (9/26/2014)
Largest Margin of Defeat
75 (9/28/1973)
Most Points Both Teams in a Game
98 (10/22/2015)
Last Shutout
10/31/2025
Last Time Shutout
10/18/2024
Shutouts All-Time
137
Been Shutout All-Time
124

Honored Players

141 selections on file.

YearPlayerPos.ClassHonorTeamCollegeSource
2025Brandon MendozaKSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2025Easton GraceLBSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2025Kevin HowardOLSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2025Michael BowensOLSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
2024Micheal Bowens Jr.OLJr.All State 4A2ndASWA
2023Carter HodgesDBSr.All State 3AHMASWA
2023Joe LeeOLJr.All State 3AHMASWA
2022Kevin FarrishLBSr.All State 3A2ndASWA
2016Ricky SamuelDLSo.All State 4A2ndASWA
2012Marquese BanksRBSr.All State 3AHMASWA
2010Ashton ElliottWRJr.All State 4AHMASWA
2008Jamar TravisATHSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2007Akeem GreenLBSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2007Jamar TravisDLJr.All State 4A1stASWA
2006Jared CooperOLSr.Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star GameAuburn
2006Jared CooperGAll SouthernOrlando Sentinel
2006Jared CooperOLSr.4A Lineman of the YearAuburnASWA
2006Jared CooperOLSr.Super All-StateAuburnBham News
2006Jared CooperOLSr.All State 4A1stASWA
2006Jared CooperOLSr.All State 4A1stBN
2006Justin HowardTESr.All State 4AHMASWA
2006Justin HowardTESr.All State 4AHMBN
2006Marquis BarksdaleQBSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2006Nykeem BartonRBSr.All State 4AHMASWA
2005Jared CooperOLSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
2005Jared CooperOLJr.All State 3A1stBN
2005Jared CooperOLJr.All State 3A1stASWA
2004Cory FreemanTESr.All State 3AHMBN
2004Jared CooperOLSo.All State 3AHMASWA
2004Jared CooperOLSo.All State 3AHMBN
2004Mario DanielDBJr.All State 3A1stASWA
2004Mario DanielLBJr.All State 3AHMBN
2003Alphonso GrossRBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
2003Alphonso GrossRBSr.All State 3A1stASWA
2003Alphonso GrossRBSr.All State 3A1stBN
2003Chris JohnsonOLSr.All State 3AHMBN
2003Chris JohnsonOLSr.All State 3AHMASWA
2003Mario DanielDBSo.All State 3A1stASWA
2003Mario DanielDBSo.All State 3AHMBN
2003Rock HerbertLBSr.All State 3A1stASWA
2003Roe HerbertLBSr.All State 3A1stBN
1997Ced SamuelsQBSr.All State 4AHMBN
1997Sed SamuelsATHSr.All State 4AHMASWA
1997Tremayne SmithWRSr.All State 4AHMASWA
1996Tim BaileyDBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
1996Tim BaileyDBSr.All State 4A1stASWA
1996Tim BaileyDBSr.All State 4A1stBN
1996Treymaine SmithWRJr.All State 4AHMASWA
1995Aric HubbardOLSr.All State 4AHMASWA
1995Aric HubbardDLSr.All State 4AHMBN
1995Phillip JonesRBSr.All State 4AHMASWA
1995Phillip JonesRBSr.All State 4AHMBN
1995Tim BaileyDBJr.All State 4AHMBN
1995Tim BaileyDBJr.All State 4AHMASWA
1995Trexter WoodsDLSr.All State 4A1stBN
1994David BradleyOLSr.All State 4AHMASWA
1994David BradleyOLSr.All State 4AHMBN
1994Rodney McIlwainLBSr.All State 4AHMBN
1994Tim BaileyDBSo.All State 4AHMASWA
1993Phillip JonesRBSo.All State 4AHMASWA
1993Phillip JonesRBSo.All State 4AHMBN
1982Kenny LittleLAll State 3AHMBPH
1977Dennis ThomasAll State 3AHMMA
1977Horace BradleyCBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthLivingston
1977Horace BradleyDBSr.All State 3A1stMA
1976Ron BrownLBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthSouthern MissAHSAA
1975PittsLAll State 3AHMBN
1974CrookLAll State 3AHMBN
1972Calvin CuliverHBAll Southern · HMAlabamaOrlando Sentinel
1972Calvin CulliverRBSr.All American · 3AlabamaKO
1972Calvin CulliverRBSr.All AmericanAlabamaSS
1972Calvin CulliverRBSr.All AmericanAlabamaParade
1972Calvin CulliverRBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthAlabama
1972Calvin CulliverRBSr.Top 100 BacksAlabamaKO
1972Calvin CulliverBSr.All State 3A1stBN
1972Calvin CulliverBSr.All State 3A1stBPH
1972Calvin WilliamsILAll State 3AHMBPH
1972Jimmy McArthurDESr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthAlabama
1972McArthurEAll State 3AHMBN
1972TindellTAll State 3AHMBN
1971Calvin CulliverBJr.All State 3AHMBN
1971Danny EllisGAll State 3AHMBN
1971Donnie CrutchfieldDBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthTulane
1971Donnie CrutchfieldESr.All State 3A1stBN
1971Donnie CrutchfieldESr.All State 3A1stBPH
1971Fred RowellEAll State 3A2ndBPH
1971Fred RowellEAll State 3AHMBN
1971James HicksLBAll State 3A2ndBPH
1970Ray KingTE/TSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
1969J.R. McCormickBSr.All State 3A2ndBPH
1968WinchesterGAll State 3AHMBN
1967DuboseBAll State 3AHMBN
1966Keith McClammyBAll State 3AHMBN
1965BentonGAll State 3AHMBN
1965Guy LanghamCSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · South
1965WallBAll State 3AHMBN
1964Donnie FountainLBSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthAlabama
1964Donnie FountainBSr.All State 3A1stBPH
1964Donnie FountainBSr.All State 3A1stAP
1964Donnie FountainBSr.All State 3A1stBN
1964Guy LanghamCAll State 3AHMBN
1964Larry BentonTJr.All State 3A2ndAP
1964Larry BentonTJr.All State 3AHMBPH
1963Don FountainBAll State 3AHMBPH
1963Guy LanghamCAll State 3AHMBPH
1962Alex AshtonTSr.All State 2AHMBN
1962Alex AshtonTSr.All State 2AHMBPH
1962Terry ClarkBAll State 2AHMBPH
1962Wayne BaldwinBAll State 2AHMBPH
1961Alex AshtonTJr.All State 2A2ndBPH
1961Jim FountainBSr.All State 2A1stBPH
1961Jim FountainBSr.All State 2AHMBN
1961Jim FountainBSr.All State 2A2ndASWA
1961Ronnie CappsEAll State 2A1stASWA
1961Ronnie CappsEAll State 2AHMBPH
1960Gordon SmithGAll State 2A1stMA
1960Gordon SmithGAll State 2A2ndASWA
1960Jim FountainBAll State 2A2ndASWA
1960Jim FountainBAll State 2A2ndMA
1960Ronnie GoldenTAll State 2A2ndBPH
1960Ronnie GoldenTAll State 2AHMASWA
1960Ronnie GoldenTAll State 2A1stMA
1960Terry LanghamBAll State 2AHMMA
1959Gary DawkinsBSr.All State 2A1stBPH
1959Gary DawkinsBSr.All State 2AHMMA
1959LanghamBAll State 2AHMMA
1959Ronnie KirklandTAll State 2A1stMA
1959Ronny KirklandTSr.AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · SouthOle Miss
1959SmithGAll State 2AHMMA
1957SalesQBAll State AHMMA
1957Tommy BrowderFBAll State AHMMA
1957Tommy BrowderBAll State A3rdBPH
1954BlackwellBAll State AHMMA
1954SelfGAll State AHMMA
1953PrestweedTAll State AHMMA
1952Sid WestBAll State AHMMA
1950BlairEAll State AHMMA
1950JonesCAll State AHMMA
1949JonesCAll State AHMMA
1949MaddoxBAll State AHMMA
1948MaddoxBAll State AHMMA

Enrollment History

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

2026-27
271 (193)
2024-25
285 (205)
2022-23
282 (214)
2020-21
299 (199)
2018-19
308 (195)
2016-17
315 (197)
2014-15
286 (213)
2012-13
293 (208)
2010-11
329 (175)
2008-09
308 (182)
2006-07
296 (181)
2004-05
257 (208)
2002-03
268 (197)
2000-01
281 (190)
1998-99
280 (188)
1996-97
287 (178)
1994-95
281 (178)
1990-91
321 (161)
1988-89
234 (226)
1986-87
281 (194)
1984-85
281 (196)

Records reflect scores on file; this program's history is 100.0% complete. Corrections are welcome.