Phil Campbell football places 13 players on Class 3A All-Region 5 Team

The Phil Campbell High School varsity football team placed 13 players on the 2025 Class 3A All-Region 5 Team, it was announced on Thursday.

The Bobcats had four First Team selections, four named to the Second Team, and had five Honorable Mentions.

Tapped for the All-Region First Team were junior quarterback Hayston Scott, who finished the season with 2,833 yards of total offense and 30 total touchdowns; junior wide receiver Austin Elliott, the team’s leading receiver with 925 yards; senior tight end Hagen Raper; and junior defensive back Chandler Benford.

On the Second Team, the Bobcats were represented by senior fullback Logan Cooper; sophomore running back Braxton Downey, who ended the campaign with a team-high 13 rushing touchdowns; senior linebacker Ethan Hallman; and junior offensive lineman Brady Williams.

Rounding out the All-Region selections for Phil Campbell were Honorable Mentions Cody Sneed, a junior linebacker; sophomore offensive linemen Landon Hibner and Jackson Cooper; senior defensive lineman Keaton Baker; and senior defensive back Madden Welch.

“It takes everyone on the team for guys to get recognition, so I’m proud of our whole team. These guys deserve the recognition, and I’m proud of their leadership, effort and attitude to help us have a good season,” said Phil Campbell head coach Jacob Hamilton, who led the Bobcats to a 6-5 record and a playoff appearance this past campaign.

“Our seniors set the standard of what we want Phil Campbell football to be by the way we competed throughout the year. I will miss my seniors but I am proud of the mark they left on this program, and I am excited about our returning underclassman to help build and improve on what we have started here,” he added.