Sandlin and Shealy Named All-State

From staff reports
Published: Sunday, December 21, 2008 at 3:30 a.m.

American Christian Academy’s James Sandlin and Steadman Shealy were honored as members of the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) All-State team.

James Sandlin DL-James Sandlin, American Chr., Sr., 6-2, 292. Sandlin was a two year starter at Defensive Line for the Patriots and led them to back-to-back Region 4 playoff births. Sandlin lead the nation in total tackles (158) as a defensive tackle. He was listed as the tackles and sacks leader in Alabama for defensive tackles by MaxPreps and listed on both the ESPN.com Top 150 list and Scout.com Top 100.

WR-Steadman Shealy Jr., American Chr., Sr., 6-0, 167. Shealy was two year starter at wide receiver. He had 1238 yards receiving, 60 reception, 8 touchdowns and averaged 20.63 yards per catch.

Quarterback-Matt Sandlin, American Chr., Jr., 6-4, 207. Sandlin was named Honorable Mention All-State behind Alabama’s Mr. Football QB-Clint Moseley, Leroy, Sr., 6-3, 192.