Good news, Alabama fans.
The Crimson Tide gay Quincy McIntyre already feels at home at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
The state’s top 2021 prospect got a 52-yard touchdown with quarterback Zack Pyron with 9-15 left, which led Pinson Valley to a 23-13 win over Spanish Fort here later on Friday night.
The win gave the Indians their third Class 6A state championship in the last four years and put a bow on McIntyre’s banner high school career. He made a commitment to Alabama early this fall and is expected to sign with the tide on Dec. 16.
“We had some ups and downs this year, but we came through it all as a family and kept fighting,” said Sam Shade, Pinson Valley’s first-year coach. “I told people a long time ago that if they live together and believe, they can do what they want. They proved it once again tonight. “
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An impressive 10-0 lead in the first quarter from Pinson Valley (12-2), Spanish Fort advanced to the fourth quarter to take a 13-10 lead over a pair of short Brendan Byrd TDs. Toroz restricted the Indians to 174 yards in three quarters and harassed the entire Piron.
However, Pinson Valley and McKinstry felt it was just a play to turn the game around.
On the first-15-out of the Indian 48, Piron fell back and delivered the rope to McIntyre. He snatched the hull and ran around the field with 9:15 left in the game for a touchdown. Pence led 17-13.
The lead of the Spanish fort was good.
“I saw them playing me the whole game,” McKinstry said. “I told the coach to play that particular play. I just knew I had time to score. I know I can do that play. “
It was McConstry’s first touchdown at Bryant-Denny Stadium.
“It won’t be my last,” he said. “Roll Tide.”
Mainstry, who was expected to play defensively back in Alabama, finished with 5 receptions for 89 yards and was named MVP. There was also a back-to-back first-down reception on the drive before TD to help spark Pinson Valley crime. The Indians struggled aggressively following the first two drives of the game.
When Pyron added a late insurance touchdown to Jacqueline Fluss Jr., he left the game for a 23:43 lead with a 12-yard TD. The Spanish fort was also struggling with crime, which was more than enough.
It was Shed’s first state title, having also played his college league football on the field for Alabama. Pinson Valley won the 2017 and 2018 crowns under former coach Patrick Knicks.
In the final game, Spanish Fort (11-4) was denied for the second year in a row. The Torres lost 14-13 to X-13 a year ago. They are now 4-of-6 in state title games.
“I’m really proud of my people fighting all year round and getting out of all the troubles through a pair of epidemics and hurricanes,” said Spanish Fort Coach Ben Blackman. “Our children had to fight. We had to basically go through our field twice (2 games against Blount and Saraland) there was a lot of positivity. We are blessed to have great children and a great community. The game didn’t end as we wished, but I’m proud of how hard these guys fought all year. “
Game Star: All attention was on McIntyre, and it passed. In addition to his total amount, he locked up Spanish Fort receiver Mario Montgomery. McKinstry was only targeted 3 times in the game. He left a perfection.
Play the game: PiKanthi MK Kinstry. The Indian players scored 10 points on the first two assets of the game, but did not score again. They needed a game from their best player and got it.
what happened? The second game of the second quarter saw a strange game of play. Spanish Fort Defenders partially blocked a punt by ayanda Xylan McCray in the Pinson area. Officials on the field ruled that Pinson got the block back by passing a line of reporters and returning the ball to the Indian. However, after Blackmo challenged the call, the decision was overturned and the Spanish Fort was awarded the ball.
Mark Jones, Director of AHSAA Officers, explained:
“If the receiving team touches or touches a punt outside the neutral field, it’s a free ball and whoever heals has a first and a 10. He ruled the field. The replay showed that he was not touched outside the neutral zone (by Sp was Nish Fort) so no ball was charged. Once the kicking team (Pinson Valley) caught up with him, he died on the spot. If he had been touched off the line by the kicking team, it would have been Pinson’s ball. “
In the end, it didn’t matter. The Indians stopped Baird three plays later to stop the points.
Statesheet: Pinson Valley – Piron was 13-of-21 for 166 yards and 2 TDs. He also had 74 yards on 14 carries, though three sacks gave him 50 yards. Michael Sharp had 60 yards and 13 carry for TD. Fells Jr. finished with 52 yards and four receptions for TD. James Perkins led the defense with seven tackles, including a pair of sacks, and a 5.5 tackle for 29 yards in the loss. Spanish castle – Byrd was 11-of-24 for 131 yards. He was stopped once and kicked three times. He hit both the TDs on the tour run. Johnny Morris III, playing in his second game, ran for 111 yards in 14 carry after returning from injury. Jacob Godfrey led the team in receiving with four receptions for 23 yards. Cassius Taylor had seven tackles and one sack for defense. Gabriel Snowden also had seven tackles. Reg Reagan Commit Christian Burkhalter had 1.5 sacks.
By numbers: Pinson Valley finished with 321 total yards on 62 plays. The Spanish Fort had 223 yards on 55 plays. … Taurus was only 4-of-13 in third place. Pinson was 7-of-15. Indians were asked for 10 penalties for 91 yards; Spanish castle 55 55 for. Ards in Pinson Valley had 10 tackles behind the line for a loss of 45 yards. The Spanish fort had 7 in a loss of 28 yards.
Did you know? Pira won his third straight state title with his second team. He helped Fifi back-to-back 2A titles in 2018 and 2019 before moving to Pinson Valley.
CoachSpeak:
“Since this senior class came here, they have lost only five games. It is very special. I think they are the winning group coming through the school. They will come back and reunite after 10 years, and they won’t talk about personal stuff. It’s going to come together as a team and whatever they got. ”- Shed.
They said:
“I never doubted this team. We are often in the same situation. We knew we could win if we followed the plan. ‘- MK Kinstry half behind.
“Our defense has played out all year. They have really carried us. At the end of the day, defense has been the strength of our team. They are fast and aggressive, and they fight to get to the ball. “- Blackmon.
