Alcoa's Jaron Toney (15) battles his way through Christian Academy's defense. Toney is closing in on the single-season state record for rushing touchdowns.

Alcoa's Jaron Toney closes in on single-season state record

11:38 PM - Alcoa's Jaron Toney sits just three scores behind Riverdale's Ralph King and his single-season state-record 43 rushing touchdowns, set in 2001, heading into the Class 3A quarterfinals. Read more...

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