Although the season ended earlier than wanted, this team, this senior class, and, in particular, this offense left its collective marks on the ACA record books. The 2022 team became the eighth squad in program history to win at least eight games in a season and the four-year total of 31 victories for this senior class is the best ever. The Eagles reached the playoffs for a record seventh consecutive year and Coach Michael Summers’ 15 wins in his first two years is the second-best total in school history. The offense posted five of the ten top point totals this year, including a best-ever 64 against Lynn, and finished with an all-time high average of 41.4 points per game. The scoring average bested the next-best season by more than six points per game.
Here is a look at the records and milestones that were reached this season:
Game
Hayes Hunt tied his own record with five touchdown passes in a game which he did four times this year.
Avery Stuart tied the record for most catches in a game with his 10 catches against Randolph County.
Preston Hicks tied the record with three touchdown receptions in a game which he did twice.
Tyson Summers set the record for most extra points in a game with nine against Randolph County.
Season
Hayes Hunt’s 35 touchdown passes beat his own record from last year by twelve.
Otasowie Dion set the record averaging 10.6 yards per carry for the season.
Preston HIcks (14) and Avery Stuart (12) produced the best two touchdown receptions seasons ever.
Tyson Summers’ 60 extra points set a new school record.
Career
Hayes Hunt
Third in completions with 247
Fifth in attempts with 383
First in completion percentage with 64.5%
Third in passing yards with 3,501
First in touchdown passes with 63. The next closest total is 38 in Eagle history.
Ninth in receptions with 49.
Fourth in total offense with 4,374 yards.
Corey Landers
First in rushing attempts with 574.
First in rushing yards with 3,573.
Fourth in rushing touchdowns with 34.
Fifth in receptions with 57.
Second in all-purpose yards with 4,700.
Fifth in total offense with 4,291 yards.
Second in total touchdowns with 45.
Otasowie Dion
Seventh in rushing yards with 2,048.
Third in average yards per rush with 10.2 per
Eighth in rushing touchdowns with 22.
Seventh in all-purpose yards with 2,882.
Tenth in total offense with 2,299 yards.
Sixth in total touchdowns with 30.
Fourth in solo tackles with 115.
Tenth in total tackles with 178.
Third in sacks with 12.
Preston Hicks
First in receptions with 119.
First in receiving yards with 1,698.
First in touchdown receptions with 23.
Ninth in total touchdowns with 24.
Avery Stuart
Seventh in receptions with 53.
Fourth in receiving yards with 1,037.
Seventh in yards per catch with 19.6 per
Second in touchdown receptions with 17.
Tyson Summers
First in extra points with 85.
This season will be long remembered for the success on the field and the special group of seniors who all played their entire careers at Alabama Christian.