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.