Alabama High School Football
Walter Wellborn Panthers
Walter H. Wellborn High School · Anniston, AL
418-300-13All-time record
58%Winning pct.
0State titles
7Region titles
29Playoff appearances
53Seasons
Championships
- State playoff titles
- None
- State mythical titles
- 1966
- Region championships
- 1976, 1977, 1979, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2023
Team Records
- Overall Record
- 418-300-13
- Winning Pct.
- 58%
- State Playoff Titles
- 0
- State Mythical Titles
- 1
- Region/Area Titles
- 7
- Region/Area Record
- 157-122
- All State Players
- 73
- NFL Players
- 0
- Weeks Ranked #1
- 4
- Home Record
- 215-129-8
- Away Record
- 197-165-3
Playoff Records
- Overall Record
- 23-29
- Appearances
- 29
- 1st Round
- 14-15
- 2nd Round
- 6-7
- 3rd Round
- 2-3
- Semi-Finals
- 1-3
- Finals
- 0-1
- Longest win streak
- 13 (8/26/1977-11/25/1977)
- Longest losing streak
- 13 (10/3/2003-10/22/2004)
Season by Season
53 seasons. Asterisk marks a season with every score on file.
| Year | Class | Record | PF | PA | Playoffs | Region | Region rec. | Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 * | 2A | 3-0 | 153 | 13 | R6 | 1-0 | Jeff Smith | |
| 2025 * | 3A | 5-5 | 247 | 351 | 0-1 | R6 | 5-3 | Jeff Smith |
| 2024 * | 3A | 5-4 | 269 | 240 | R6 | 4-4 | Jeff Smith | |
| 2023 * | 3A | 7-4 | 368 | 293 | 0-1 | R4 Title | 6-0 | Jeff Smith |
| 2022 * | 3A | 6-5 | 321 | 294 | 0-1 | R4 | 3-3 | Jeff Smith |
| 2021 * | 3A | 5-5 | 319 | 250 | 0-1 | R5 | 4-3 | Jeff Smith |
| 2020 * | 3A | 9-2 | 404 | 140 | 1-1 | R5 | 6-1 | Jeff Smith |
| 2019 * | 3A | 12-2 | 561 | 248 | 3-1 | R6 | 6-1 | Jeff Smith |
| 2018 * | 3A | 5-5 | 323 | 247 | R6 | 2-5 | Jeff Smith | |
| 2017 * | 3A | 2-8 | 156 | 272 | R5 | 2-4 | Jeff Smith | |
| 2016 * | 3A | 5-4 | 228 | 198 | R5 | 2-4 | Jeff Smith | |
| 2015 * | 3A | 6-4 | 319 | 263 | 0-1 | R6 | 5-2 | Jeff Smith |
| 2014 * | 3A | 8-4 | 451 | 284 | 2-1 | R6 | 5-2 | Jeff Smith |
| 2013 * | 2A | 8-4 | 386 | 239 | 1-1 | R6 | 6-1 | Jeff Smith |
| 2012 * | 2A | 9-3 | 488 | 309 | 1-1 | R6 | 6-1 | Jeff Smith |
| 2011 * | 3A | 9-3 | 409 | 247 | 1-1 | R3 | 5-2 | Jeff Smith |
| 2010 * | 3A | 6-5 | 308 | 233 | 0-1 | R3 | 4-3 | Jeff Smith |
| 2009 * | 3A | 4-7 | 174 | 242 | 0-1 | R5 | 4-3 | Jeff Smith |
| 2008 * | 3A | 1-9 | 158 | 377 | R5 | 1-6 | Ricky Weems | |
| 2007 * | 3A | 1-9 | 125 | 227 | R5 | 0-7 | Ricky Weems | |
| 2006 * | 3A | 6-5 | 188 | 239 | 0-1 | R5 | 4-3 | Ricky Weems |
| 2005 * | 4A | 1-9 | 110 | 214 | R6 | 0-7 | Chris Cagle | |
| 2004 * | 4A | 1-9 | 92 | 252 | R6 | 1-6 | Chris Cagle | |
| 2003 * | 4A | 2-7 | 114 | 190 | R6 | 1-6 | Mike Battles Sr. | |
| 2002 * | 4A | 5-4 | 159 | 151 | R6 | 3-4 | Mike Battles Sr. | |
| 2001 * | 4A | 7-4 | 262 | 122 | 0-1 | R6 | 4-3 | Scott Peavey |
| 2000 * | 4A | 8-3 | 260 | 133 | 0-1 | R6 | 5-2 | Scott Peavey |
| 1999 * | 5A | 1-9 | 75 | 204 | R13 | 1-3 | Scott Peavey | |
| 1998 * | 5A | 2-8 | 105 | 255 | R13 | 1-3 | Allen Quinn | |
| 1997 * | 5A | 3-7 | 123 | 256 | R12 | 0-3 | Allen Quinn | |
| 1996 * | 5A | 5-5 | 213 | 196 | R12 | 1-2 | Allen Quinn | |
| 1995 * | 5A | 12-2 | 301 | 102 | 3-1 | R11 Title | 3-0 | Allen Quinn |
| 1994 * | 5A | 9-2 | 259 | 117 | 0-1 | R11 | 2-1 | Allen Quinn |
| 1993 * | 5A | 4-7 | 143 | 224 | 0-1 | R11 | 2-1 | Allen Quinn |
| 1992 * | 5A | 4-5 | 106 | 109 | R11 | 1-2 | Mike Battles Sr. | |
| 1991 * | 5A | 6-5 | 250 | 195 | 0-1 | R11 | 2-1 | Mike Battles Sr. |
| 1990 * | 5A | 8-4 | 237 | 154 | 1-1 | R11 Title | 3-0 | Mike Battles Sr. |
| 1989 * | 5A | 10-3 | 287 | 120 | 2-1 | R11 | 2-1 | Mike Battles Sr. |
| 1988 * | 5A | 11-2 | 288 | 139 | 2-1 | R11 | 2-1 | Mike Battles Sr. |
| 1987 * | 5A | 4-4 | 148 | 82 | R12 | 1-2 | Mike Battles Sr. | |
| 1986 * | 5A | 7-2 | 198 | 100 | 0-1 | R12 | 2-1 | Mike Battles Sr. |
| 1985 * | 5A | 9-2 | 268 | 156 | 1-1 | R12 Title | 3-0 | Mike Battles Sr. |
| 1984 * | 5A | 6-3 | 175 | 107 | R12 | 1-2 | Mike Battles Sr. | |
| 1983 * | 3A | 7-3 | 216 | 125 | R11 | 5-2 | Mike Battles Sr. | |
| 1982 * | 3A | 6-4 | 139 | 93 | R11 | 4-3 | Mike Battles Sr. | |
| 1981 * | 3A | 3-6 | 75 | 165 | R11 | 3-3 | Allen Quinn | |
| 1980 * | 3A | 7-2 | 215 | 79 | R11 | 5-1 | Mike Battles Sr. | |
| 1979 * | 3A | 5-5-1 | 89 | 119 | 0-1 | R11 Title | 3-2 | Mike Battles Sr. |
| 1978 * | 3A | 6-4 | 172 | 108 | R11 | 4-1 | Johnny Ingram | |
| 1977 * | 3A | 13-1 | 508 | 100 | 3-1 | R11 Title | 6-0 | Johnny Ingram |
| 1976 * | 3A | 9-3 | 281 | 152 | 1-1 | R11 Title | 5-1 | Johnny Ingram |
| 1975 * | 3A | 6-4 | 202 | 98 | R11 | Johnny Ingram | ||
| 1974 * | 3A | 4-5 | 133 | 118 | R11 | Johnny Ingram |
Head Coaches
| Coach | Years | Record | Playoffs | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Smith | 2009-26 | 114-74 | 9-13 | 76-42 |
| Ricky Weems | 2006-08 | 8-23 | 0-1 | 5-16 |
| Chris Cagle | 2004-05 | 2-18 | ||
| Mike Battles Sr. | 2002-03 | 7-11 | ||
| Scott Peavey | 1999-01 | 16-16 | 0-2 | 10-8 |
| Allen Quinn | 1993-98 | 35-31 | 3-3 | 9-10 |
| Mike Battles Sr. | 1982-92 | 78-37 | 6-6 | 26-15 |
| Allen Quinn | 1981 | 3-6 | ||
| Mike Battles Sr. | 1979-80 | 12-7-1 | 0-1 | 8-3 |
| Johnny Ingram | 1973-78 | 42-19-3 | 4-2 | 15-2 |
| Ed Deupree | 1961-72 | 77-33-5 | 1-1 | |
| Frank Hackney | 1955-60 | 24-25-4 |
Team Timeline
- 1955First team
- 1955First varsity football team.
- 1966First undefeated season.
- 1970First playoff win.
- 1970First playoff appearance.
- 1976First region championship.
- 1977First 13 win season.
- 1977First 10-0 regular season.
By the Numbers
- Seasons
- 72
- Winning Seasons
- 52
- Losing Seasons
- 19
- Most Wins in A Season
- 13 (1977)
- Most Losses in A Season
- 9 (2008)
- 10 Win Seasons
- 5
- Most Points Scored in a Game
- 78 (9/13/2013)
- Most Points Scored in a Season
- 561 (2019)
- Most Points Allowed in a Game
- 60 (10/17/2008)
- Most Points Allowed in a Season
- 377 (2008)
- Largest Margin of Victory
- 78 (9/13/2013)
- Largest Margin of Defeat
- 50 (9/29/1972)
- Most Points Both Teams in a Game
- 102 (10/17/2025)
- Last Shutout
- 9/4/2026
- Last Time Shutout
- 11/7/2025
- Shutouts All-Time
- 114
- Been Shutout All-Time
- 66
Honored Players
153 selections on file.
| Year | Player | Pos. | Class | Honor | Team | College | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ethan Carroll | OL | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | ASWA | |
| 2023 | Ethan Carroll | OL | Jr. | All State 3A | 2nd | ASWA | |
| 2023 | Jabari Williams | RB | So. | All State 3A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2022 | Austin Smith | OL | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | ASWA | |
| 2021 | Brayden Dempsey | OL | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2020 | Calvin Spinks | RB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2020 | Jett Smith | ATH | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Jacksonville State | ||
| 2020 | Jett Smith | LB | 3A Lineman of the Year | Jacksonville State | ASWA | ||
| 2020 | Jett Smith | ATH | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2020 | Kaden Goodwin | OL | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2020 | Kaden Goodwin | OL | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | ASWA | |
| 2019 | Dalton Gilbert | OL | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2019 | Dylan Gilbert | OL | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2019 | Jett Smith | ATH | Jr. | All State 3A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2018 | Jett Smith | LB | So. | All State 3A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2015 | Jordan Montgomery | ATH | Jr. | All State 3A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 2014 | Corri Tignor | DL | Sr. | All State 3A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2014 | Landon Machristie | LB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2014 | Landon Machristie | LB | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | ASWA | |
| 2013 | Chantz Goodman | RB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2013 | Devron Taylor | DB | Sr. | All State 2A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2013 | Jaleel Burton | DL | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 2013 | Jaleel Burton | OL | Sr. | All State 2A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2013 | Landon Machristie | LB | Sr. | All State 2A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2012 | Chantz Goodman | RB | Jr. | All State 2A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2012 | Jaleel Burton | OL | Jr. | All State 2A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2012 | Landon Machristie | ATH | So. | All State 2A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2011 | Dalton Screws | DB | Sr. | All State 3A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2010 | Delrickus Rhoden | RB | Sr. | All State 3A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2009 | Delrickus Rhoden | RB | Jr. | All State 3A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2005 | Brandt Thomas | DL | Sr. | All State 4A | 1st | BN | |
| 2005 | Brandt Thomas | DL | Sr. | All State 4A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2005 | Devon Gray | LB | Jr. | All State 4A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2004 | Brandt Thomas | ATH | Jr. | All State 4A | HM | BN | |
| 2004 | Brandt Thomas | DL | Jr. | All State 4A | HM | ASWA | |
| 2000 | Dominique Cosper | ATH | All State 4A | HM | ASWA | ||
| 1996 | Corey Peters | DL | Sr. | All State 5A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1996 | Corey Peters | DL | Sr. | All State 5A | HM | BN | |
| 1995 | Lamont Bagley | LB | Sr. | All State 5A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1995 | Mark Epps | DL | Sr. | All State 5A | HM | BN | |
| 1995 | Marreo Thomas | RB | Sr. | All State 5A | HM | BN | |
| 1995 | Mike Epps | DL | Sr. | All State 5A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 1995 | Spence Beasley | LB | Sr. | All State 5A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 1995 | Spence Beasley | LB | Sr. | All State 5A | 1st | BN | |
| 1994 | Mark Epps | DL | Jr. | All State 5A | HM | BN | |
| 1994 | Spence Beasley | OL | Jr. | All State 5A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1994 | Wes Brooks | PK | Sr. | All State 5A | HM | BN | |
| 1991 | Chet Hafley | OL | Sr. | All State 5A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1991 | Shannon King | RB | Sr. | All State 5A | HM | BN | |
| 1990 | Robert McQueen | DL | Sr. | All State 5A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1990 | Shannon King | RB | Jr. | All State 5A | HM | BN | |
| 1990 | Shannon King | QB | Jr. | All State 5A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1990 | William McCain | LB | Sr. | Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game | |||
| 1990 | William McCain | TE | All Southern · HM | Orlando Sentinel | |||
| 1990 | William McCain | LB | Sr. | Super All-State | Bham News | ||
| 1990 | William McCain | LB | Sr. | All State 5A | 1st | BN | |
| 1990 | William McCain | TE | Sr. | All State 5A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1990 | William McCain | LB | Sr. | All State 5A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 1989 | Mike Battles | P | Sr. | Alabama vs. Mississippi All Star Game | Samford | ||
| 1989 | Mike Battles | P/K | Sr. | 5A Player of the Year | Samford | ASWA | |
| 1989 | Mike Battles | LB | Sr. | Super 12 | Samford | ASWA | |
| 1989 | Mike Battles | LB | Sr. | All State 5A | 1st | BN | |
| 1989 | Mike Battles | PK | Sr. | All State 5A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 1988 | Mike Battles | PK | Jr. | All State 5A | HM | BN | |
| 1988 | Mike Battles | DL | Jr. | All State 5A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1987 | Greg Mondabaugh | DL | All State 5A | 1st | ASWA | ||
| 1986 | Jeff Smith | LB | Sr. | All State 5A | HM | ASWA | |
| 1986 | Jeff Smith | LB | Sr. | All State 5A | 1st | BN | |
| 1986 | Victor Hall | DL | Sr. | All State 5A | 1st | BN | |
| 1986 | Victor Hall | DL | Sr. | All State 5A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 1985 | Alfred Hall | WR | All State 5A | HM | BN | ||
| 1985 | Johnny Harris | RB | All State 5A | 1st | ASWA | ||
| 1985 | Matt Thomas | OL | All State 5A | 1st | ASWA | ||
| 1985 | Matt Thornton | OL | Sr. | All State 5A | 1st | BN | |
| 1985 | Victor Hall | DL | Jr. | All State 5A | 1st | ASWA | |
| 1980 | Jeff Giles | B | All State 3A | HM | BPH | ||
| 1978 | Gino English | E | Sr. | All American | Coach & Athlete | ||
| 1978 | Gino English | SE | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Ole Miss | ||
| 1978 | Gino English | B | Sr. | All State 3A | HM | BPH | |
| 1978 | Gino English | E | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | BN | |
| 1977 | Barry Miller | CB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | |||
| 1977 | Barry Miller | All State 3A | HM | MA | |||
| 1977 | Donnie Brooks | L | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | BPH | |
| 1977 | Donnie Brooks | T | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | BN | |
| 1977 | Gino English | All State 3A | HM | MA | |||
| 1977 | Harris Montgomery | All State 3A | HM | MA | |||
| 1977 | Jeff Cunningham | FB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Auburn | ||
| 1977 | Jeff Cunningham | B | Sr. | Super All-State | Auburn | Bham News | |
| 1977 | Jeff Cunningham | B | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | BPH | |
| 1977 | Jeff Cunningham | RB | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | MA | |
| 1977 | Jeff Cunningham | B | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | BN | |
| 1977 | Johnny Ingram | Coach | All State 3A | 1st | BPH | ||
| 1977 | Willer | QB | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1976 | Franky ODell | T | Sr. | All State 3A | HM | BN | |
| 1976 | Franky ODell | LB | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | BPH | |
| 1976 | Tim Thomas | G/LB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Jacksonville State | ||
| 1976 | Tim Thomas | C | Sr. | All State 3A | HM | BN | |
| 1976 | Tim Thomas | G | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | BN | |
| 1975 | Denis Hamilton | LB | All State 3A | HM | BPH | ||
| 1974 | Charles Kirkland | E | All State 3A | HM | BPH | ||
| 1973 | Henderson | G | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1970 | Doug Sears | B | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1970 | Doug Sears | B | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | BPH | |
| 1970 | Gary Beasley | SE | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Jacksonville State | ||
| 1970 | Gary Beasley | E | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | BPH | |
| 1970 | Gary Beasley | E | Sr. | All State 3A | HM | BN | |
| 1969 | Denny Anderson | B | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1969 | Denny Anderson | B | All State 3A | HM | BPH | ||
| 1969 | Gerald Wright | B | All State 3A | HM | BPH | ||
| 1969 | Gerald Wright | B | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1969 | Pat Daniels | L | All State 3A | HM | AP | ||
| 1969 | Steve Adams | G | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | AP | |
| 1969 | Steve Adams | G | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | BN | |
| 1969 | Steve Adams | LB | Sr. | All State 3A | 3rd | BPH | |
| 1968 | Wayne Carden | E | Sr. | Super All-State | Bham News | ||
| 1968 | Wayne Carden | E | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | BPH | |
| 1968 | Wayne Carden | E | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | BN | |
| 1967 | Bishop | C | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1967 | Jerry Gunnels | E | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | BN | |
| 1967 | Jerry Gunnels | E | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | AP | |
| 1967 | Jerry Gunnels | E | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | BPH | |
| 1967 | Jerry Weems | DB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Jacksonville State | ||
| 1967 | Ricky Weems | B | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | BN | |
| 1967 | Ricky Weems | B | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | AP | |
| 1966 | Dennis Dunnaway | B | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | BN | |
| 1966 | Jerry Gunnells | E | Jr. | All State 3A | 1st | BN | |
| 1966 | Jerry Gunnells | E | Jr. | All State 3A | 1st | AP | |
| 1966 | Jerry Gunnells | E | Jr. | All State 3A | 1st | BPH | |
| 1966 | Jerry Gunnells | E | Jr. | All State 3A | 1st | MA | |
| 1966 | Wright | T | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1965 | Jerry Gunnels | B | So. | All State 3A | HM | BN | |
| 1965 | Johnny Prater | E | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1965 | Johnny Prater | E | All State 3A | HM | AP | ||
| 1964 | David Haynes | B | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | BN | |
| 1964 | Hershel Poore | DT | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Auburn | ||
| 1964 | Hershel Poore | T | Sr. | All State 3A | HM | BN | |
| 1964 | Hershel Poore | T | Sr. | All State 3A | 2nd | BPH | |
| 1964 | Hershel Poore | T | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | AP | |
| 1964 | Lester Champion | E | All State 3A | HM | BPH | ||
| 1963 | Johnny Ingram | G | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Georgia | ||
| 1963 | Johnny Ingram | T | Sr. | All State 3A | 1st | BPH | |
| 1963 | Lloyd Heron | B | All State 3A | HM | BPH | ||
| 1963 | Lloyd Heron | B | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1963 | Wright | E | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1962 | Buddy Cutcliffe | G | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1962 | Buddy Cutcliffe | G | All State 3A | 1st | ASWA | ||
| 1962 | Buddy Cutcliffe | E | All State 3A | 2nd | BPH | ||
| 1961 | Donald Holmes | E | All State 3A | 2nd | BPH | ||
| 1961 | Donald Holmes | E | All State 3A | HM | BN | ||
| 1961 | Donald Holmes | E | All State 3A | 2nd | ASWA | ||
| 1958 | David Bishop | C | All State 2A | 3rd | BPH | ||
| 1957 | Julian Holmes | FB | Sr. | AHSAA-University of Alabama All-Star Game · North | Auburn | ||
| 1957 | Stanley Bell | E | Sr. | All State 2A | 2nd | BPH |
Enrollment History
Students, with the school's statewide rank in parentheses.
- 2026-27
- 204 (250)
- 2024-25
- 224 (252)
- 2022-23
- 259 (237)
- 2020-21
- 258 (237)
- 2018-19
- 287 (216)
- 2016-17
- 291 (215)
- 2014-15
- 253 (240)
- 2012-13
- 228 (258)
- 2010-11
- 252 (235)
- 2008-09
- 265 (218)
- 2006-07
- 267 (204)
- 2004-05
- 354 (144)
- 2002-03
- 338 (145)
- 2000-01
- 344 (148)
- 1998-99
- 430 (117)
- 1996-97
- 451 (110)
- 1994-95
- 471 (98)
- 1990-91
- 527 (88)
- 1988-89
- 507 (94)
- 1986-87
- 501 (99)
- 1984-85
- 501 (100)
Records reflect scores on file; this program's history is 100.0% complete. Corrections are welcome.