When Reeltown’s season concluded on Friday at the 2A state title game in Tuscaloosa, head coach Matt Johnson brought four players with him to talk to the media.
After the Rebels were defeated by Fyffe 43-24, Johnson was joined by seniors Arthur Woods and Jake Hornsby, junior Tae Martin and freshman Traylen Roberts.
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