Morgan Academy well represented at AISA All-Star Football Game

Published 5:28 pm Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Morgan Academy shined at the AISA All-Star Football game last week.

Six Senators helped the East squad beat the West 66-42 on Nov. 30 in Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl.

Wide receivers Mason Perkins, Ed Williams and Hardin Utsey all scored touchdowns for the East.  Linebacker Pierson Atchison, noseguard Taylor Henderson and cornerback Dione Allen all shined on defense. Atchison and Allen each had two pass breakups. Williams also earned an AISA All academic award.

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Morgan Academy cheerleaders on the East squad were Peyton Ellen Granthum, Mary Margaret Beers and Mary Carolyn Haugen.

Morgan Academy football coach Josh Thacker served as the East’s offensive coordinator and Morgan Academy cheerleader coach Alex Harrelson was one of the East cheerleading coaches. Morgan Academy Director of Instruction Karim Oaks served as the AISA Cheerleader Coordinator.

“It was a fantastic day for Morgan Academy,” Thacker said. “We were proud of the showing.”