Coming off a stellar month of September, Russellville running back Cameron Phinizee has been voted the ITG Next Alabama Male Athlete of the Month for October 2023. The sophomore received 63.53% of the possible votes over Elba running back Alvin Henderson, Spanish Fort edge rusher Cole McConathy, and Baker quarterback Josh Flowers.
Phinizee, who has rushed for 150+ yards and at least two touchdowns in every game so far this season, and Russellville enjoyed a special month September. The sophomore began the month with an impressive September 1 outing, rushing for 175 yards and 3 touchdowns on 13 carries (13.5 YPC) in a 35-13 win over Deshler. Phinizee followed that up on September 8 by rushing for 187 yards and 4 touchdowns on 16 attempts (11.7 YPC) in a 37-7 win over Lawrence County.
Phinizee’s top performance of the month came on September 15 in a 48-14 win over West Point. He rushed for 230 yards and a season-high 5 touchdowns on just 11 attempts, which translated to a phenomenal 20.9 YPC.
Phinizee also rushed for 190 yards and 4 touchdowns on 14 attempts in a 53-7 win over East Limestone, and to close the month, he rushed for 158 yards and 2 touchdowns on 31 attempts in a 27-24 loss to Mars Hill Bible on September 29.
In helping lead Russellville to a 4-1 September record, Phinizee had 85 carries for 940 yards and 18 touchdowns, and he amassed 119 yards on six receptions. For the season overall, Phinizee is ranking among Alabama’s rushing leaders with 1,487 yards and 27 touchdowns on 151 attempts through seven games (9.8 YPC).
Congratulations again to Russellville running back Cameron Phinizee, the ITG Next Alabama October 2023 Male Athlete of the Month.
