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EJ Crowell Sets 4A Title Game Rushing Record as Jackson Blanks Anniston for Repeat Crown

The Alabama signee was named the state's Gatorade Player of the Year hours before kickoff.

Overview

  • Jackson routed Anniston 52-0 at Birmingham’s Protective Stadium to secure a second straight AHSAA Class 4A championship.
  • Ezavier “E. J.” Crowell rushed for 304 yards and five touchdowns, surpassing the previous 4A title-game rushing mark of 288 set in 2000.
  • Crowell’s award-winning day followed his official selection as Alabama’s Gatorade Football Player of the Year earlier Friday.
  • He finished the 2025 season with 2,620 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns, bringing his career totals to 6,321 yards and 91 scores.
  • Quarterback Landon Duckworth completed all six passes for 75 yards and a touchdown, while Crowell had signed with Alabama on Wednesday, Dec. 3.