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!