BY THE NUMBERS23 – Interceptions by the Bison defense last year, a school record.9 – Wins last year, equaling the total for the previous four seasons combined.3 – Colleges already recruiting senior quarterback Tyler Vann, who rewrote the school’s passing records last year. Jacksonville State, Samford and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are recruiting him.SCHEDULEAug. 31 Dade CountySept. 7 at Section*Sept. 14 Sand Rock*Sept. 21 at Gaston*Sept. 28 SylvaniaOct. 5 at West End*Oct. 12 Ider*Oct. 19 Fyffe*Oct. 26 at Westbrook Christian*Nov. 2 at Pisgah* Region 7-2A game
NORTH SAND MOUNTAIN BISON
Coach: Adam Gilbert (third year here, 13-8 here and overall) Stadium: Lloyd Dobbins Stadium
Address: 29333 Al Highway 71, Higdon, AL 35979
RECENT HISTORY
In only the second season under Coach Gilbert, the spread offense led to several school records and a nine-win season. Junior quarterback Tyler Vann set every school passing record, finishing with more than 2,200 yards as well as 23 touchdowns. The Bison defense ranked third in the state in overall yards and points allowed and set a school record with 23 interceptions. Zach Walsh also set a school mark with 10 interceptions. The Bison lost a heartbreaker, 26-21, at Fultondale in the first round of Alabama’s 2A playoffs. Here’s a look at the regular-season win total for the last five years: