Hartselle's Priola shines in first start
Aug. 27—HARTSELLE — Friday night was a moment that Asa Priola had waited for a long time. While just starting his junior year, it feels like the Hartselle quarterback has been around the program for a lifetime. That's because he made an impact when he first arrived, starting the 2024 spring game for the Tigers as an eighth grader while the quarterbacks ahead of him were either recovering from ...
Asa Priola, a junior quarterback for Hartselle High School, made a significant impact on his first start this past Friday. Despite being thrust into the role at only 17 years old, Priola demonstrated exceptional leadership and skill, guiding the Tigers to a 35-6 victory over Bob Jones. His performance, which included completing 9 of 14 passes for 133 yards and two touchdowns, as well as rushing for 31 yards on four carries, highlighted his ability to thrive in a high-pressure situation.
Priola's journey to this moment began in eighth grade when he started the spring game, and despite a fierce quarterback battle with senior David Amos, the coach ultimately selected Priola as the starter based on his intangibles and leadership qualities. The team's strong showing, especially considering the significant turnover in experienced players, can be attributed in part to a crucial team meeting that reviewed necessary adjustments to their offensive strategy.
Priola acknowledges that this first win sets the tone for the rest of the season, and he is confident in the team's potential for success based on past performances of Hartselle quarterbacks who have achieved double-digit win seasons following a strong debut start.
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