The Western Michigan Broncos make Taylor the 17th head coach after firing Tim Lester. He unfortunately led the program to a 5-7 record in 2022, finishing third in the Mid-American West Division. Lester went 37-32 in his six seasons in charge and led the Broncos to a 1-2 bowl record.
Aliceville will continue its journey in the Class 2A Quarterfinals next week as the Yellowjackets hit the road for the first time in the playoffs. Aliceville will travel to play the Pisgah Eagles (10-2, 6-1), who finished second in region behind perennial power Fyffe. The Eagles were considered the No. 8 school in the AHSAA Rankings to close out the season while the Yellowjackets entered the playoffs ranked No. 4.
Aliceville now has Falkville (7-4, 4-2) coming to town for round two. The Blue Devils finished second in Region 8 and dominated Collinsville 42-7 in round one.