Two Macon East student-athletes were honored to participate in the 2023 AISA All-Star Football game held November 30 at Cramton Bowl. Barrett Spaeth represented Macon East for the East team. Kaiden Byrom cheered the East team on from the sidelines as part of the all-star cheerleading squad. She was an All-Star scholarship recipient receiving a $500 scholarship in recognition of her hard work and leadership on and off the field.
Macon East Academy recently announced its newest hire, 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘄 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 who will be making a significant impact as a Computer/ Business Tech, & World History I teacher, as well as a football and baseball coach.
“I am excited about joining Macon East Academy and becoming part of a dynamic community that prioritizes student learning and growth and supports students along every step of their academic and extracurricular journey. I believe Macon East prides itself on providing a comprehensive educational atmosphere that develops leaders who go on to lead successful and productive lives. I am truly excited about this opportunity.” Coach Kelly
Macon East Academy is incredibly fortunate to have such an exceptional individual shaping the minds and talents of its future leaders.
Macon East Academy’s Headmaster and Head Football Coach Glynn Lott was recognized by Powerhouse Sports as one of the top 20 winningest active coaches in Alabama, according to Alabama High School Football Historical Society. He has been coaching at Macon East for 27 years and has a 177-122-0 record.
Macon East football player 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 signed to play next year at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY. Sanders accumulated 2,363 yards for the Knights in just 2 years. He scored 16 touchdowns, 1,241 receiving yards with a 20.01 yards per catch average. Sanders was named to the AISA All-Star team, the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State 2nd team (DB), and All-Metro 2nd team (DB).
The University of the Cumberlands is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), primarily competing in the Mid-South Conference (MSC). Go Patriots!
Gabe Spencer announced his collegiate decision in a signing ceremony at Macon East, choosing to accept an offer to play football from the Hornets. Spencer rushed for 1,764 yards and 18 touchdowns on 228 carries this past year, leading the Knights into the first round of the Alabama Independent School Association state playoffs. In his career, he rushed for 3,313 yards and 33 touchdowns on 470 carries, with virtually all of that coming in the 2021 and 2022 seasons. Gabe will follow in the path of his stepfather, Harris Baker, a former ASU football player and Macon East Academy Board of Trustees Member. Congratulations Gabe!
CONGRATULATIONS to our Macon East Knights on their collection of 2022 post-season honors!
Sanders Manning
ASWA All-State Second-Team DB; All-Metro Second team DB
Gabe Spencer – ASWA All-State Second-Team RB; All-Metro First Team RB
Wade Desmarais – ASWA All-State 1st Team DL; All-Metro Second Team OL
Dalton Nickles – ASWA All-State Second-Team P; All-Metro First Team LB
Deonte Powell
All-Metro Honorable Mention QB
Hunter Timmerman – ASWA All-State Second-Team DL
Eight Macon East student-athletes were honored to participate in the 2022 AISA All-Star Football game held December 2 at Cramton Bowl. Deonte Powell, Sanders Manning, Gabe Spencer and Hunter Tillman all represented Macon East for the East team. Gabe Spencer was honored as Most Outstanding Offensive Back for the East team. Madison May, Ar’monni Payne, Hannah Kate Hodges and Mikalah Belser cheered the East team on from the sidelines as part of the all-star cheerleading squad. The participants enjoyed a few days of practice with their fellow AISA teammates. The East team beat the West team this year 36-22.
Macon East celebrated Homecoming the week of September 19 – 23. Events included themed dress up days of America Monday, Tuesday Night Fever, Dress to Unimpress (Tacky Day), Dress Like the First Letter of Your Name, and Spirit Day. The entire school really enjoyed dressing up and showing their school spirit. Other events during the week included a dodgeball tournament, boys volleyball tournament, and a homeroom door decorating contest. The cheerleaders entertained everyone with a fantastic blacklight pep rally Thursday night. The annual upper school tailgate was a time of good food and lots of fun and fellowship. The lower school students enjoyed tailgating as well with pizza, watermelon, and goodies. As the school day ended, everyone gathered in the parking lot for the Homecoming Parade. Each lower school class carried a sign down the parade route. The wee princess, little damsel, and pee wee cheerleaders along with the pee wee football team rode on floats and trailers throwing goodie bags to the crowd. Homecoming attendants threw goodies to the crowd as well from their decorated vehicles. Homecoming Court attendants selected by their classmates were Bentley Graham (7th grade), Megan Hardy (8th grade), Lexi Hagood (9th grade), Alexis Davis & Mattie Pugh (10th grade), Pressley Graham, Lathan Johnson & Jaiden McDowell (11th grade), Mikalah Belser, Hannah Kate Hodges, Madison May, & Lulu Russell (12th grade). At halftime of the football game, Miss Lulu Russell was crowned as the 2022 Homecoming Queen. The Knights played an outstanding game, but Lee-Scott won the battle of the unbeatens 49-7. Gabe Spencer and Deonte Powell led the Knights offensively. Defensively, Dalton Nickles, Zach Brown and Thaddeus McKinney racked up tackles.
Teron Wright is headed to Clark Atlanta to join their football program. A signing ceremony was held to celebrate Teron and his accomplishments on and off the football field. Teron was selected for the AISA All-Star Football game, All-Metro First Team, and All-State First team for football.
Macon East football and basketball star player, Tyler Daniels was recently honored at a signing ceremony in the Macon East Academy school gym after choosing to play football for the Bethel University Wildcats. Tyler is a 2-year starter for the Knights football team and played outside linebacker and wide receiver. He totaled 508 receiving yards and eight touchdowns this past season. Tyler is one of 6 members of the Class of 2022 continuing their athletic endeavors at the collegiate level.
