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Linden Patriots

Head Coach: Travis Lockett (fourth season)
Career Record: 3 seasons, (26-10)
At Linden: 3 seasons, (26-10)
Stadium: Linden Athletic Field
2022 Enrollment:  107
Rank:  361st in the AHSAA, 36th in Class 1A

 History 
Overall Record:   545-335-30   (62.0%)
Last 25 years:   217-83   (72.0%)  (Rank: 28th in the AHSAA, 5th in Class 1A)
Since 2010:   121-33  (78.6%)  (Rank: 16th in the AHSAA, 3rd in Class 1A)
Last Playoff Appearance:   2021
Last Region Championship:   2020
Last Winning Season:   2021
Last Losing Season:   1999

 2021 
Class:  1A              Region:   3
Record:  6-5
Region Record:   5-1, (second)
Playoff Record:   Second round loss to Maplesville by a score of 22-15.
Final ASWA Poll:   Not Ranked
Scoring:  226 (20.5)
Defense:  190 (17.3)


 2022 
Class: 1A              Region:   3
Strength of Schedule: 52-37 (58%) (52nd in the AHSAA, 1st in Class 1A)
Region Strength:  32-22 (59%)
Non-Region Strength:  20-15 (57%)

Players to Watch
      Demetric Edwards,  OL
      Antonio Jones,  LB
      Lazavier Waters,  DB



 2021 Results 
 8/20   OPEN 
 8/27  @ Pickens County  (1A)   16-26   L  
 9/3  @ Keith  (1A)  *  0-43   L  
 9/10  vs. Ellwood Christian  (1A)  *  1-0   #Won  
 9/16  @ J.F. Shields  (1A)  *  48-6   W  
 9/24   OPEN 
 10/1  vs. Hillcrest Evergreen  (3A)   0-37   L  
 10/8  @ R.C. Hatch  (1A)  *  38-6   W  
 10/15  vs. A.L. Johnson  (1A)  *  58-0   W  
 10/22  vs. Central Hayneville  (1A)  *  22-0   W  
 10/29  vs. Aliceville  (2A)   8-38   L  
 Playoffs 
 11/5  vs. Samson    20-12   W  
 11/12  @ Maplesville    15-22   L  


 2022 Schedule 
 8/18  @ Choctaw County  (1A)       
 8/26  vs. Millry  (1A)       
 9/2  @ Keith  (1A)  *      
 9/9  vs. Marengo  (1A)  *      
 9/16  @ R.C. Hatch  (1A)  *      
 9/23   OPEN 
 9/30  vs. Sweet Water  (1A)  *      
 10/7   OPEN 
 10/14  vs. University Charter School  (1A)  *      
 10/20  @ A.L. Johnson  (1A)  *      
 10/28  @ Mars Hill  (3A)       
 11/4  vs. Autaugaville        
 11/11  vs. Brantley        



Class  1A Region  3
Team 2021 Record Scoring                            
A.L. Johnson (1A) 0-928-376
Keith (1A) 10-2313-84
Linden (1A) 6-5226-190
Marengo (1A) 5-5268-221
R.C. Hatch (1A) 3-6168-263
Sweet Water (1A) 14-0591-118
University Charter School () 0-00-0


 2022 Preview 


       Linden completed the 2021 season with a 6-5 record. With their 5-1 region record and a second place finish in Class 1A region three, the Patriots earned a spot in the playoffs in 2021. Linden reached the second round of the playoffs before falling to Maplesville by a score of 22-15.

       The Patriots hope to get back closer to the 15-0 record in 2020.

       Over the past two seasons the Patriots have gone 21-5 and will be looking to continue that winning tradition. As one of the best football programs in the state since 2010, Linden has gone a combined 121-33. Their 78.6% winning percentage ranks 3rd in Class 1A over the past twelve seasons.

       Over the past 25 seasons, Linden has gone a combined 217-83. Their 72.0% winning percentage ranks 5th in Class 1A and 28th in the AHSAA. The Patriots have been successful on the football field with twenty-two winning seasons during this time. Their last losing season was 1999.




       The Patriots are led by head coach Travis Lockett who is entering his fourth season at the helm. He has compiled a record of 26-10 over the past three seasons at Linden. Under his direction the Patriots have qualified for the playoffs a total of three times. They have won one region crown with Coach Lockett. Coach Lockett led to a state championship in 2020.

       Coach Lockett's overall record as a head football coach in three season stands at 26-10 (72.2%).

       It was a rare down year in Linden but we look for the Patriots to bounce back with a great season in 2022.

       The Linden Patriots will play in Class 1A region three during the 2022 season. The Patriots have one of the toughest schedules in Class 1A. Their opponents had a combined record of 52-37 last season. That ranks 1st in Class 1A and 52nd in the AHSAA.

       The Patriots should be in contention for a playoff spot in region three this season. They will be looking to gain an advantage by hosting a first round postseason game. They have reached the playoffs every year since 2006 and will once again be in the hunt for a spot in 2022.

       The Patriots open the 2022 season on the road against non-region opponent Choctaw County on Thursday, August 18 at Tiger Stadium. Last year the Choctaw County Tigers finished with an overall record of 2-7 and in seventh place in Class 1A region two.

       Linden and Choctaw County have met a total of 37 times on the football field. The Patriots have a 21-15-1 record against the Tigers. They last met in 2017 with Linden winning by a score of 60-0.

       Linden returns 1A All-State Senior linebacker Antonio Jones. He was named to the second team last season. The Patriots also return Senior offensive lineman Demetric Edwards. He was named to the second team. The Patriots also return Senior defensive back Lazavier Waters. He was named to the second team.

  


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