Basketball
1967 High School All-American
All-State as a junior and senior
Averaged 24 points per game and 14 rebounds per game during his career
1967 Class 1A State Tournament MVP
Set a one-game rebound record with 27
Played at Snead State Community College and Jacksonville State University
Team Captain at Jacksonville State University
1969 Conference Champions at Jacksonville State University
Coach
Won 5 County Championships
Won 4 Area Titles
Elite Eight Appearance in 1997
Final Four berth in 1992
After having an outstanding career at Sand Rock High School, Wendall Lawson later returned to his alma mater to coach. Coach Lawson guided the Wildcats to a new level in girls’ basketball. Over his tenure, he coached teams that won numerous county championships and area titles and guided the program all the way to the Final Four.