Jeff Hammond, Lane Sceals lead All-Albany football team

ALBANY – Two perfect seasons. One unforgettable fall.

The 2025 high school football season in the Albany area delivered one of the strongest years the region has seen in a long time. Worth County completed a flawless 15-0 run and captured the GHSA Class A Division I state championship. Sherwood Christian Academy went 12-0 and claimed its second straight GIAA 8-man state title. Deerfield-Windsor finished 12-1 and earned the runner-up trophy in GIAA Class AAA. Lee County reached the Sweet 16 of the Class 5A playoffs and finished the year ranked in the top 10 statewide. Westover added to the region’s postseason success with a state playoff berth of its own.

It was a season that showcased the depth, toughness and tradition of football across Southwest Georgia — and one that produced an exceptional group of performers.

Those players and coaches are honored in the 2025 All-Albany Football Team.

Major Awards

Coach of the Year: Jeff Hammond, Worth County

Player of the Year: Lane Sceals, Deerfield-Windsor

Offensive Player of the Year: Tripp Roberts, Sherwood Christian

Defensive Player of the Year: Chance Sims, Worth County

Freshman of the Year: Micah Joyner, Dougherty

Hammond guided Worth County through a perfect season and a state championship. Sceals was the engine for a Deerfield-Windsor team that reached the state final and led the entire state in passing yards with 3,375 yards and 37 touchdowns. Roberts powered Sherwood Christian’s unbeaten title run, while Sims anchored one of the most dominant defenses in the state. Joyner made an immediate impact as a freshman against top competition.

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First Team Offense

Quarterbacks:
Lyndon Worthy, Worth County
Keyon Thomas, Monroe

Running Backs:
Kaden Chester, Worth County
Jordan Bush, Lee County
Chuck LaGrange, Sherwood Christian

Offensive Line:
Shavezz Dixon, Lee County
Taylor Sumner, Worth County
Cooper Harris, Deerfield-Windsor
Prince Whitfield, Westover
Taririus Jenkins, Monroe

Tight End:
Jayden Farley, Worth County

Wide Receivers:
Jaden Upshaw, Lee County
Gabe Daniel, Deerfield-Windsor
Jordan Joyner, Westover

Jordyn Shorter, Monroe

Athletes:
David Burgess, Dougherty
Qwinton Murray, Sherwood Christian

Kicker:
Brody Hancock, Worth County

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First Team Defense

Defensive Line:
Josh McGee, Worth County
King Toomer, Worth County
Rahsheike Molden, Monroe
Khalil Jones, Dougherty
Dallas Williams, Sherwood Christian

Linebackers:
Jace Murray, Lee County
Gregory Batson, Lee County
Jordan Lassiter, Westover
Mangham Pippin, Deerfield-Windsor

Defensive Backs:
Grier Morey, Deerfield-Windsor
Talaun Jones, Monroe
Lasiah Jackson, Lee County
Montravious Clay, Lee County

Punter:
Jackson Knight, Lee County

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Second Team Offense

Quarterbacks:
Parnell Yates, Mitchell County
Marcus Snipes, Lee County

Running Backs:
Dominique Ball, Lee County
Malik Young, Westover
Treshaun Jones, Worth County

Offensive Line:
Davis Schnieder, Deerfield-Windsor
Larry Jackson, Lee County
Micah Hall, Sherwood Christian
Braylon Bango, Dougherty

Tight End:
Carter Blackwell, Lee County

Wide Receivers:
David Hutchins, Deerfield-Windsor
Colby Griffis, Worth County
Mykel Hines, Westover

Kell Simmons, Westover

Athletes:
Turner Simmons, Deerfield-Windsor
Jaquaveon Nelson, Worth County

Kicker:
Lawson Brooks, Sherwood Christian

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Second Team Defense

Defensive Line:
Kendarvious Jones, Dougherty
Luke Ivey, Deerfield-Windsor

Cohen Rumph, Terrell Academy
Dylan Clark, Sherwood Christian
David Albano, Sherwood Christian

Linebackers:
Brady Weaver, Worth County
Cross Mitchell, Deerfield-Windsor
Christian Nix, Westover

Dylan Harden, Terrell Academy
Antonio Hooks, Monroe

Defensive Backs:
Eric Spann, Monroe
Randy McAfee, Westover
Ben Everett, Deerfield-Windsor
Trey Bush, Lee County
Bryce Peachey, Terrell Academy