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Our High School Team of the Week is Saraland High School (Alabama).  Saraland has started the season off 3-0 with wins over two teams in MaxPreps Alabama Top 25. They are ranked #2 in Alabama and #45 in the country by MaxPreps.

In a clash between two of Alabama's top teams, the Saraland Spartans cruised to a dominant 31-7 victory over the Gulf Shores Dolphins on Friday. With this win, the Spartans maintained their perfect start to the season, moving to 3-0.

Quarterback KJ Lacey led the charge, throwing for 210 yards and a touchdown, while also adding a score on the ground. His go-to target, Carson Gill, hauled in 114 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while Santae McWilliams Jr. contributed 89 rushing yards and a touchdown.

This victory marks Saraland's fifth consecutive road win dating back to last season, keeping them in top form. 

Coach Jeff Kelly serves as the Athletic Director for Saraland City Schools, as well as the Head Football Coach for the Spartans. During his time at Saraland, the Spartans have risen to prominence throughout the state in football, as well as other sports. The football team has reached the playoffs for 12 consecutive years, reached the AHSAA State Championship four times, winning it in 2022, and has compiled a record of 122-32. 

Throwing the Back Shoulder Fade

The Spartans have several options with the quick game paired with RPO.  In this video, Coach Kelly shows how they practice the back shoulder as well showing it on  game film.

Video: Back shoulder

Saraland faces #19 in Alabama, Spanish Fort (3-0) this Friday, riding the momentum of an offense that has posted 125 points in their last three outings.

Congratulations to Saraland and Coach Kelly on being named our CoachesClinic Team of the Week!

Coach Grabowski