Alabama Class 4A coach of the year changing jobs after historic football season

After leading the Bullock County football team on a historic playoff run, Jeremy Vines is leaving to take the Hueytown job.

Vines announced the move on social media Thursday.

“I am excited for the next chapter and challenge ahead,” he said.

Vines led the Hornets to a 9-4 record and the first two playoff wins in school history. His team beat Oak Grove 21-7 and Mobile Christian 21-0 in the Class 4A playoffs before losing at No. 1 St. Michael in the quarterfinals.

Bullock County had never won a playoff game and only been in the postseason twice before this past season.

“When I arrived at Bullock County, my goal was simple: to leave the program better than it was when I found it,” he said. “Together, we did that.”

Vines was 18-16 in three seasons as the Hornets’ head coach. The Alabama Sports Writers Association named him the Class 4A coach of the season for 2025.

He will replace veteran coach Greg Patterson at Hueytown. Patterson stepped down earlier this month after seven years at the school. The Gophers made the playoffs in each season and reached the 6A championship game in 2021.