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In this episode of The Lead, Al Blanton speaks with Dora High School head football coach Chavis Williams and assistant coach Roy Upchurch about Chavis’ message to the team after a tough loss against Winfield, how the two University of Alabama Football alumni are implementing Coach Saban’s process at Dora, and milestone moments from their own playing careers.

“School always comes first, and then after that, everything else.” – Haylee McKinney

“They have great work ethic and put in effort on and off the field.” – Josh Williams

In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker speaks with Anna Claire Harris, the new head volleyball coach at Curry High School, about how she became the coach, the team of girls she has, and how her faith affects her life.

Congratulations, SarahBeth, on your accomplishments in the classroom and on the court!

“How I balance school and sports is to stay ahead in all my classes.” – Eli Kennedy

In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker speaks with local historian Pat Morrison, former Walker High School coach and athletic director, about his life leading up to arriving in Jasper, his coaching career, and his love for Walker County history.

“I got into football because my granddaddy used to play.” – Hayden “Mater” Colburn