By Stephen Dawkins

Of the 46 players named to The Clanton Advertiser’s 2009 All-Area Football Team, 14 are from North Chilton County schools Jemison and Thorsby.
First-team selections, pictured to the left, were:
• Patrick Sims, tight end, Jemison, Sr.
• Hunter Cowart, offensive line, Jemison, Jr.
• Justin Nemec, defensive line, Jemison, Sr.
• Isa Bentley, linebacker, Jemison, Jr.
• Erick Camarillo, linebacker, Thorsby, Jr.
• Dustin Wilson, linebacker, Thorsby, Jr.
• Javae Swindle, defensive back, Jemison, So.
Second-team selections were:
• Kalup Nunn, running back, Thorsby, Jr.
• Marcus Bray, wide receiver, Thorsby, Jr.
• Cody Greer, wide receiver, Jemison, Sr.
• Dillian Simmons, tight end, Thorsby, Sr.
• Cole Langley, offensive line, Thorsby, Sr.
• Darius Smith, defensive line, Jemison, Sr.
• Jacob Chapman, defensive back, Jemison, Sr.
Selections were made based on coaches’ nominations, statistics and team success.
An effort was made to present the 24 best players on the first team—and the next 22 best on the second team—so positions were adjusted accordingly.