Eleven local athletes earned their place among the best performers in the state during the 2014 high school football season, as the Alabama Sports Writers Association bestowed one of the highest individual accolades a player could receive.

The 2014 All-State teams were released recently, and Benjamin Russell, Dadeville, Reeltown and Horseshoe Bend were well represented. The Wildcats had a repeat selection to the team, and the two of the Generals’ best earned All-State nods. The Tigers and Rebels each placed four players on the Class 4A and Class 2A teams, respectively.