Heatherly signs $1 million deal with Cincinnati Reds; area coaching roundup
Edited for clarity, 6-20-17, 9 p.m.
Heatherly pitching in the 2016 AHSAA 6A state championship series/ Josh McBrayer
CULLMAN - A week after being selected in the MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds, Cullman left-hander Jacob Heatherly signed a contract with the National League franchise, valued...
Role models: young players learn from CHS baseball team
Young baseball players flocked to the Cullman High School baseball camp this week for a chance to meet and learn from their favorite Bearcats. / Nick Griffin
We want them to be excited about what Cullman baseball is about and show them that these guys...
Cold Springs girls go 2-0 in Cullman play day
Coach Tammy West of Cold Springs with her team in a timeout / Johnny Thornton
CULLMAN - Cold Springs continued intense play on Wednesday, visiting Cullman High School for the Lady Bearcats' play-day session.
After having success Tuesday in a trip to West Morgan, the Lady...
Cullman Bearcats win Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation High School Championship
L-R: Keaton Kinney, David Dueland, Cameron Glasscock, Lawson Graves, Cy Lambert and Houston Smith / Image provided by Mark Stephens
EUFAULA - To become the best, Cullman's bass fishing program, led by coach Kyle Morris, defeated the best in the Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation High School...
Bearcats, Bulldogs and Saints hoop it up at Wallace State
St. Bernard guard Caleb Guthery trying to advance the ball against Cullman's Noah Bussman (5) at the Wallace State summer shootout
HANCEVILLE - Tom Drake Coliseum rolled out its welcome mat for three local teams Wednesday, hosting the Wallace State basketball summer shootout.
Cullman, Hanceville and...
Spring football practice ends; teams await start of 2017 season
Cold Springs coach Rod Elliot talks to his team during the Nicholas Johnson intersquad game on May 23.
CULLMAN COUNTY - Spring football practice is officially over.
Five of the eight high school football teams inside Cullman County participated in a spring jamboree while two others...
Recap: Closing out a great year in high school sports coverage
CULLMAN - We say goodbye to the 2016-17 sports season in the Alabama High School Athletic Association with plenty of great memories.
A majority of teams covered by The Cullman Tribune displayed tremendous efforts in making a run toward the goal that all teams in...
No title, but plenty to be proud of
CULLMAN - Not often does the final pitch in a baseball game determine the outcome for both teams participating when the stakes are high.
That was the case on Friday afternoon when Cullman's Carter Bowen got ready to take a 3-2 pitch from Helena reliever...
Bearcats fall short in bid for state title
The Bearcats gather around their runner-up trophy after the game.
MONTGOMERY - Their ball club came through the entire season hitting well and pitching solidly, but that formula didn't hold for the Cullman Bearcats Friday in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) 6A baseball championship...
Cullman romps Helena, 9-1, in game 1 of state championship series
MONTGOMERY - Jacob Heatherly's pitching was effective and Cullman's hitting consistent from the top to the middle, to the bottom of the batting order. Both things worked together once again as they have all postseason, resulting in a 9-1 Cullman romp of Helena in...
Lady Bearcats’ season comes to an end in Montgomery; losses to Daphne, Helena
Bailey Swann catches the ceremonial first pitch prior to start of Cullman/Daphne game.
MONTGOMERY - The momentum Cullman softball brought from the North Regional last weekend didn't stay with the Lady Bearcats in the AHSAA Class 6A state tournament Wednesday.
Cullman was the first to be...
Bearcats ready to battle Helena
MONTGOMERY - Cullman and Helena. Two outstanding baseball teams this season in Class 6A of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). Both on a collision course this week with round one of the state title series. One will walk away with the blue...
Eyes on the prize: Lady Bearcats prepare for state title series
The Lady Bearcats following their win at the North Regional last weekend
MONTGOMERY - It’s becoming routine to see Cullman High’s softball team in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state tournament. This is the third consecutive year the Lady Bearcats have made it...
Not to be: Pelham upsets defending state champ Bearcats in 6A state soccer final
HUNTSVILLE - Two unusual goals were enough for Pelham to prevent the Cullman Bearcats from taking home their second straight Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 6A soccer championship.
A goal by Armando Valencia from near midfield midway in the first half put the...
Lady Bearcats down 3 opponents, punch ticket back to state title series
Cullman High School Principal Kim Hall, left, and Cullman High School Vice Principal and Athletic Director Mark Stephens, right, flank the team and their coaches following the victory.
HUNTSVILLE - Cullman softball overcame a scary injury to pitcher Olivia Schwaiger, silencing those who doubted them...
Bearcats shut out Carver, will return to defend state title Saturday
HUNTSVILLE - Cullman made sure Carver's first ever visit to the AHSAA soccer 6A semifinals would not be memorable.
The defending state champion Bearcats set the tone from the start, dominating Carver Friday afternoon by a 5-0 margin.
Cullman will play Pelham for the state title...
Cullman sweeps Hueytown to return to 6A State Finals
The Cullman Bearcat baseball team wears jerseys in memory of JV player Curt Wilson, who died last Sunday as a result of a car accident.
HUEYTOWN - Extra inning baseball inspired the Cullman Bearcats Thursday night to punch a ticket to Montgomery for the third...
Cullman Softball gets a win and a loss in North Regional
HUNTSVILLE - Cullman softball posted a hard fought 4-2 victory over Southside-Gadsden to open the AHSAA North Regional Thursday afternoon at the Metro Sportsplex.
Then around 10 p.m., the Lady Bearcats suffered a 4-3 loss in the winner's semifinal to Athens that took nine innings to be...
Crunch time in post-season play for Cullman, Cold Springs, West Point
CULLMAN - Two weeks remain for spring sports in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA), with champions set to be crowned in soccer, softball, baseball and golf.
Three schools in Cullman County are still involved in three sports, looking to take the next step...
Hueytown takes game 3 from Hartselle, now faces No. 1 Cullman in 6A Semifinals
HARTSELLE – Cullman's baseball coaching staff got a good look at its next opponent in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 6A playoffs.
On Monday, coach Brent Patterson and assistants were among the huge crowd at Reuben Sims Field to see Hueytown defeat...
Cold Springs claims 2nd straight track and field title; weekend recap and the week ahead
CULLMAN - Saving the best for last is the only way to describe Cold Springs' claiming its second straight Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 2A state outdoor track and field championship.
Down to the final event, the pole vault, the Eagles were in...
Cullman beats Albertville 2-0, advances to 6A semifinals
ALBERTVILLE - The Cullman Bearcats have played some outstanding soccer over the last week.
Playing cool under pressure, the Bearcats upset 6A, Area 14 champion Albertville 2-0 Saturday night on the road in the quarterfinals of the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs.
This was Cullman's...
Cullman sweeps Decatur 4-1, 2-1, advances to 6A semifinals
CULLMAN - One day after the AHSAA 6A baseball quarterfinals were postponed due to inclement weather, Cullman stood out strong and ended Decatur's great season, sweeping the Red Raiders Saturday afternoon 4-1 and 2-1 at Bill Shelton Field.
What has been the trademark for the...
State Track and Field: Saturday 1A-3A results from Oliver Woodard Stadium
CULLMAN - Below are the 1A/2A/3A AHSAA State Track Meet results from Saturday, May 6 at Oliver Woodard Stadium at Cullman High School.
Cold Springs:
Grace Chambers - 1st in 2A Discus 98-05
Blake Wood - 3rd in 2A Triple Jump 42-00.25
Brian McAnnally - 3rd in 2A...
State Track and Field: results so far
6A state discus champion Austin Elrod (Image courtesy of Cullman High School)
CULLMAN - Here's a breakdown of the AHSAA state track and field meet results so far:
4A/7A at Gulf Shores:
Cullman:
Joey Franklin - 4th in 6A 1,600-meter 4:25.00
Haley Frankham - 5th in 6A Javelin 103-09
Colton...
CHS baseball postponed; golf teams prepare for sub-state
Good Hope Lady Raiders golfers
CULLMAN - Mother Nature showed out on Friday, causing the postponement of the 6A baseball quarterfinal series between no. 1 ranked Cullman and no. 3 Decatur. The series has been rescheduled for Saturday at 1 and 3 p.m. at Bill...
Lady Bearcats romp past Fort Payne 12-2 for 6A, Area 14 title
CULLMAN - The Cullman Lady Bearcats claimed the 6A, Area 14 softball title Wednesday evening, after getting big three-run home runs two games in a row in the tournament.
On Tuesday night, Hannah Morton cracked a three-run blast that extended the lead as Cullman went...
Lady Bearcats play their way into 6A Area 14 finals
CULLMAN - In a blowout and a nail-biter, the Cullman Lady Bearcats played their way into the finals of the 2017 6A Area 14 tournament to be held at Cullman High School on today.
Game One- Cullman 10, Brewer 0
It was evident from the onset...
Bearcats notch 2-0 win over Florence in round 2 of AHSAA playoffs
CULLMAN - Plenty of personnel made valuable contributions to Cullman's 2-0 shutout of Florence in the second round of the AHSAA Class 6A soccer playoffs Tuesday evening.
But the ones who really stepped up their performance when needed were Miguel Tizapa-Robles, Cole Gerding, Zane Manley,...
Local anglers win big at Bassmaster High School Southern Open
DAYTON, Tenn. - With a record number of 416 boats, the Bassmaster High School Southern Open was held over the weekend, with local prep anglers making a big impact.
Colton Williams and Chase Taylor of Good Hope earned a second-place finish with a total of...
Track & Field Sectionals: Day 2 results for 4A-6A, Sections 2, 3 and 4
Cullman's Ann Carol Braswell, left, and Anna Franklin, right, are 6A, Section 4 pole vault champion and pole vault runner-up, respectively. (Image credit: Coach Kristen Barnett)
CORNER - Numerous athletes from the larger schools in Cullman County reached a goal this weekend in the AHSAA...
Pre-State Blowout: Lady Bearcats, Raiders out after round 2
CULLMAN - Heritage Park was abuzz with activity Saturday as the Cullman High School Pre-State Blowout began bracket play. Unfortunately, it was one and done for the Cullman Lady Bearcats and the Good Hope Lady Raiders.
Hayden 7, Cullman 6
Seventy minutes was not enough time...
Cullman girls out after round 1 of 6A playoffs
GADSDEN - A solid season for a young Cullman Lady Bearcats soccer team came to a close Friday night in the first round of the AHSAA Class 6A playoffs.
Cullman fell 3-0 to Southside-Gadsden. The Lady 'Cats experienced their second best season in school history...
Pre-State Blowout: Lady Bearcats 1-1
CULLMAN - Friday marked the start of the Cullman High School Pre-State Blowout at Heritage Park and the Field of Miracles. Pool play was on the agenda Friday afternoon with Cullman leading the way with the first two games in Pool A
Cullman 6, Corner...
Cullman sweeps Walker 17-0, 10-0
JASPER - Cullman's time visiting Valley Park wound up being more than three and a half hours. It turned out to be time well spent.
The no. 1 team in Class 6A cruised past Walker, sweeping the Vikings 17-0 and 10-0.
Now the Bearcats wait for...
Cullman, West Point, St. Bernard: day 1 state tennis tournament results
Local teams and players kicked off state tennis play today in the first day of the 2017 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) state tennis tournaments.
Cullman's Lady Bearcats are competing in the 6A division at Point Mallard Park in Decatur. The St. Bernard Saints,...
Cullman dominates McAdory, advances to round 2 of playoffs
CULLMAN - From the first pitch of game one to the last out of game two, Cullman's 2017 state baseball play-off future was never in doubt, as the Bearcats swept the McAdory Yellow Jackets, earning their spot in round two.
GAME ONE- Cullman 9, McAdory...
Cullman, West Point girls qualify for state tennis tournament
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two local tennis teams have punched their tickets to the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) championships following success in this week's sectional tournaments.
West Point's Lady Warriors won the Class 5A, Section 5 Tournament in Gardendale at Moncrief Park. The Lady...
Cullman falls in shootout to Westminster Christian
CULLMAN - Forty minutes was not enough time for the Westminster Christian-Cullman girls’ soccer game, so it came down to a shootout, and the Lady Bearcats were on the short end of it, falling 5-4 to the Lady Wildcats.
Early on, Westminster Christian was in...
Good Hope edges Cullman by 1 stroke in match play
Cole Pearson
CULLMAN - A very competitive round of prep golf took place Tuesday at Terri Pines Country Club between the Good Hope Raiders and the Cullman Bearcats.
Cole Pearson, coming off winning the Cullman County title last week, kept his game consistent with one-over par...
Cullman Baseball winning streak ends in Hartselle; Cullman Softball falls in Mortimer Jordan
HARTSELLE – Cullman's eight-game winning streak was put to rest on Saturday afternoon by arch-rival Hartselle 4-1 at Sparkman Park.
The No. 2 team in Class 6A was on the road for the third consecutive day after traveling to Brewer Thursday, finishing up 6A, Area...
Bizarre ending to Cullman-Pisgah game; Lady Bearcats shut out Pinson Valley
MORRIS - Victory for the Cullman Lady Bearcats slipped through their grasp on a bizarre ending against Pisgah during the North-South Softball Challenge at Mortimer Jordan High School Friday afternoon.
Cullman was leading 5-1 heading to the bottom of the fifth. Pisgah got a two-run...
Strong second half propels Arab girls by Cullman 3-2 in prep soccer
CULLMAN – Arab was a different team on the girls' soccer field Thursday afternoon after having a tough first half with the Cullman Lady Bearcats.
Cullman controlled the opening 35 minutes with two goals by Abby Branham and good team play with goalkeeper Ashley Grace...
Plenty at stake in local high school baseball Thursday
CULLMAN COUNTY - Area baseball play comes to a close on Thursday with four local teams involved in hotly contested affairs.
Playoff berths are at stake for the Fairview Aggies, Good Hope Raiders and West Point Warriors while the Cullman Bearcats are looking to sweep...
Norton’s pinch-hit sacrifice fly lifts Cullman to 1-0 area win over Brewer
CULLMAN - It was Senior Night in Cullman as the Bearcats took on the Brewer Patriots in an important area game. Both teams had trouble scoring runs through seven innings and it was a strike-out duel between Brewer's Dakota Bennett and Cullman's Will Morrison;...
Albertville blanks Cullman girls 1-0 to win 6A, Area 14 regular season title
CULLMAN - Heather Choron drove the ball through the hands of goalkeeper Ashley Grace with 21:31 left in the second half to propel Albertville past the Cullman Lady Bearcats 1-0 and take home the regular season title in Class 6A, Area 14.
Choron's goal gave...
Glory days: CHS baseball alumni day
CULLMAN - Cullman's current baseball team stepped aside last weekend to allow former Bearcats to relive their glory days in the second annual Alumni Day at Bill Shelton Field.
The activities featured a home run derby then a game between former Bearcat players. The odd...
Swann’s game-winning, 7th-inning single lifts Cullman to 4-3 win over rival Hartselle
CULLMAN - The Cullman Lady Bearcats rallied in the bottom of the seventh after trailing 3-2 and a Bailey Swann game-winning single propelled them to a 4-3 win over the Hartselle Lady Tigers.
Through the first three innings, Hartselle's Gracie Poe and Cullman's Sierra Easterwood...
Cullman tops Northridge in thrilling contest
CULLMAN - Seven innings were not enough Friday night when the Northridge Jaguars came rolling into town with visions of toppling the Cullman Bearcats. The Bearcats won in extra innings, 4-3.
It was a pitching duel between Levi Thomas of Cullman and Markie Buettner of...
Lady Cats dominate Albertville, earn 12-2 mercy rule victory
CULLMAN - It was chilly Thursday night, but the Cullman Lady Bearcats' bats did not get the memo, scoring 12 runs while bashing four home runs.
Cullman jumped on Albertville early in the first. After two quick outs, Mckensi Burks drew a walk to set...
5th annual Chesley Oaks Girls’ Golf Classic, competitive in spite of strong winds
FAIRVIEW - A wind advisory presented a difficult challenge to the participants in the fifth annual Chesley Oaks Girls' Golf Classic Thursday afternoon.
Facing winds up to 25 miles per hour, gusting to 35 miles per hour at times, the golfers had a very competitive...
Quality scoring on display at Chesley Oaks Classic
FAIRVIEW - Plenty of good prep golf was on display Tuesday in the annual Chesley Oaks Classic, hosted by Fairview High School.
Two individuals handled the course very well, with scores under par, while three others shot even par and there was a playoff between...
Team Fairview takes top spot in 3rd annual Cullman, AL High School Bass Fishing Classic
Members of the winning team from Fairview High School celebrate.
TRIMBLE - It was a perfect day for the third annual Cullman, Alabama High School Bass Fishing Classic at Smith Lake Park in Trimble. Cullman County and Cullman City Schools participated in the classic looking...
Bearcats fall in Rawlings Select Classic title game to O’Fallon Township
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. - O'Fallon Township School from Illinois denied the Cullman Bearcats a title in the Rawlings Select Classic Saturday afternoon, claiming a 3-1 victory that ended an eight-game winning streak for the No. 1 team from Class 6A of the Alabama High School...
Easterwood has strong afternoon in the circle; Cullman drops Bob Jones 4-2
CULLMAN - Sierra Easterwood was dealing Friday afternoon as she scattered five hits and two runs over seven innings while fanning five Bob Jones Lady Patriots.
Cullman’s bats were live early, as they took their first lead in the bottom of the first inning. After...
Bearcats dominate opposition in Rawlings Select Classic
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. - No. 1 ranked Cullman dominated a pair of Tennessee schools Friday in the first day of the Rawlings Select Baseball Classic at Lake Point.
Behind a grand slam from Jacob Heatherly and home runs by Owen Lovell and Caleb Lipsey, the Bearcats...
Cullman sweeps Fort Payne in Tuesday night doubleheader; 9-0, 8-1
CULLMAN - For the second and third time in two days, the Cullman Bearcats took care of business against the Fort Payne Wildcats. Coming off a 7-0 win less than 24 hours prior, the Cats hung nine on Fort Payne in dominating fashion.
The first...
Plenty of drama to end the Good Hope Golf Invitational
CULLMAN - A long day of prep golf at Terri Pines Country Club ended in a dramatic way Monday before sunset.
The Good Hope Invitational brought 139 golfers to the local country club with 14 varsity teams and seven varsity girls’ teams enjoying the first...
No. 1 Cullman whips up on rival Hartselle, 8-1
CULLMAN - According to Cullman baseball coach Brent Patterson, the Bearcats executed their game plan the way he was hoping Saturday afternoon.
The end result was an 8-1 domination of arch rival Hartselle at Bill Shelton Field. This was the Bearcats' first game in seven...
Cullman plays long ball and small ball in 17-6 rout of Brewer
CULLMAN - Cullman continued to swing hot bats, just like their last game, as they hit three home runs and scored more off some Brewer errors to take home a 17-6 win last night that ended after six because of the 10-run deficit rule.
Brewer...
Bearcats take 1st, Lady Bearcats 2nd in Cullman Track Classic
CULLMAN - Cullman utilized greatness in running and field events Friday to take home one championship and claim a runner-up in the other for the 5A-7A division during the Cullman Track Classic at Oliver Woodard Stadium.
The Bearcats won three field events and two running...
West Morgan claims Fairview Golf Invitational title; Aggies’ McKelvy the low medalist
FAIRVIEW - Thirteen prep golf teams and 13 individuals took to Cross Creek Golf Course Thursday afternoon for the annual Fairview High School Golf Invitational.
West Morgan made the best of an afternoon with temperatures in the 40s and a wind blowing around 10 miles...
Going, going, gone! Lady Cats belt 4 homers in 17-0 rout of Oakman
CULLMAN - The bitter, biting cold did nothing to slow down the Cullman Lady Bearcats; Olivia Schwaiger was red hot in the circle, pitching a perfect four-inning game. The Lady ‘Cats backed her up at the plate, belting four home runs on their way...
Cullman holds off Hazel Green late, wins 2-1
CULLMAN - Cullman took on Hazel Green on day two of the Cullman Shamrock Invitational. It was a very physical game between both teams, and Cullman took advantage of some sloppy passing by the Lady Trojans, scoring one in each half, holding off a...
Cullman defeats Arab, 2-1, in Cullman Shamrock Invitational
CULLMAN - In the fourth annual Cullman Shamrock Invitational, Cullman looked to get off to a good start following their 7-3 loss to Albertville just three days ago. They were in a battle against the Arab Lady Knights today, and all the goals were...
Cullman wipes out early deficit to run-rule Sparkman, 14-4
CULLMAN - A patient Cullman baseball team fought off an early four-run deficit to Sparkman, routing the Senators 14-4 Monday night at Bill Shelton Field.
A seven-run sixth inning on seven hits, including Owen Lovell's second home run of the season, got the call over...
That will do the (hat) trick; Abby Branham scores three in 5-1 Cullman win
CULLMAN - On a chilly Thursday night, the Cullman Lady Bearcats welcomed the Brewer Lady Patriots to Oliver Woodard Stadium for a little soccer action.
From the opening kick-off to the final whistle it was all Cullman as they dominated the game, controlling the ball...
Lovell’s homer carries Bearcats to 5-2 victory over James Clemens
CULLMAN - Owen Lovell belted a pitch over the left field fence for a 3-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning, lifting the Cullman Bearcats past the James Clemens Jets 5-2 at Bill Shelton Field Thursday evening.
The home run from Lovell...
Cullman edges James Clemens, 3-2, in Thursday night softball
CULLMAN - It was a cold one Thursday afternoon as the Cullman Lady Bearcats hosted the James Clemens Lady Jets. Offense was hard to come by for both sides, but Cullman scored two in the first and added one more in the third, which...
Cullman begins defense of 6A title, plays Pelham to a 3-3 finish
CULLMAN - In a make-up game from the rain-out earlier in the week, Cullman welcomed the Pelham Panthers to Oliver Woodard Stadium as they started their defense of their 6A State soccer title.
It was slow going for the Bearcats in the first half. Pelham...
Cullman falls in extra innings to Gardendale in home opener
CULLMAN - Cullman looked to win their home opener against Gardendale today. It took extra innings, but the Lady Bearcats fell, 6-1.
The first five innings saw a combined five hitters reach base for both teams. The sixth inning, Gardendale put together the first scoring...
Prep softball preview: Veteran Lady Bearcat squad looks for another deep playoff run
It was a tough loss for the Cullman Lady Bearcats as they came up short to Southside, 6-2, in the semifinals of the loser’s bracket in the 2016 6A State Softball Tournament on May 20, 2016. This year they hope to bring home the...
AHSAA basketball area tournament play: Tuesday scores and boys’ championship schedule
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball area tournament play continued tonight. Below are the results of Tuesday night's games, as well as the area boys' championship games schedules (italicized).
1A, Area 12 @ Guin
Marion Co 84, Addison 44
2A, Area 13 @...
AHSAA basketball area tournament play: Monday scores and girls’ championship schedule
CULLMAN COUNTY - Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball area tournament play began tonight. Below are the results of Monday night's games, as well as the area girls' championship games schedules (italicized).
1A, Area 12 @ Addison
Addison 74, Meek 59
Thursday: Addison vs. Marion County...
AHSAA basketball area tournament play begins Monday
CULLMAN COUNTY- Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball area tournament play begins tomorrow. Below is the schedule for the week.
Monday:
1A, Area 12 (G) @ Addison
Addison vs. Meek/Lynn winner 6:30 p.m.
2A, Area 12 (G) @ Cold Springs
St. Bernard vs. Winston Co 5:30 p.m.
Cold Springs...
Local athletes show up and show out at State Indoor Track and Field Championships
Cullman's Garrison Hill took the top spot in the 6A pole vault; it was Hill’s second straight gold.
BIRMINGHAM - Several local schools sent participants to the State Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Birmingham Crossplex over the weekend.
Many athletes finished in the...
Hartselle upsets Bearcats, Lady Bearcats
HARTSELLE- It was dreary outside as well as inside the Hartselle High School Gymnasium Thursday night as the Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats fell to their rivals, the Hartselle Tigers.
Cullman started strong in the first quarter, stopping Hartselle on their first three possessions and...
8 CHS athletes picked up on National Signing Day
Front row, left to right: McKensi Burks, Kaitlin Cook, Sierra Easterwood, Hunter Brannon, Caleb Lipsey, Meredith McPherson, Hannah Morton, Tiffani Schwaiger
Back row, left to right: CHS Athletic Director and Assistant Principal Mark Stephens, CHS Principal Kim Hall
CULLMAN - Wednesday's National Signing Day was more...
Local archers win first tournament of the season
East Elementary Archery Team
CULLMAN - Both the East Elementary School Archery Team and the Cullman Middle School Archery Team won their first tournament of the year, the Bankhead Middle School Warm-Up, on Saturday, Jan. 28.
Look for a full-length story on the schools' archery programs...
Recap of Tuesday’s wild night in area hoops; look ahead
West Point High School Principal Heith Yearwood, left, with members of the 1987 West Point High School varsity basketball team / courtesy of West Point Student Section on Twitter
CULLMAN COUNTY - Tuesday turned out to be an evening of memorable high school basketball that...
Cullman drops a pair of close thrillers to Decatur
Sierra Easterwood
CULLMAN - The Cullman Bearcats took on the Red Raiders of Decatur Tuesday night, and as most expected, the boys game started fast, ended fast and was non-stop action. Decatur took an early 7-2 lead less than two minutes into the contest but...
Bearcats, Lady Bearcats top West Point
CULLMAN - A five-game home losing streak was broken by the Cullman Bearcats Tuesday night when they defeated the West Point Warriors 59-46.
The Bearcats utilized a strong three-point attack with 10 treys scored on the evening. Freshman Noah Bussman ripped for four with Drew...
Bearcats only team in Alabama invited to national baseball invitational
CULLMAN - Cullman High School’s varsity baseball team will compete in the USA Baseball National High School Invitational in March, and they’re the only team from the state to be invited.
The 16-team event will be held March 29 through April 1 at the USA...
Area hoops back on regular schedule following winter weather shuffle
CULLMAN COUNTY - Everything should be back on a normal schedule for area high school basketball after games were postponed last Friday due to the threat of winter weather.
The winter storm has moved on, with nine schools inside Cullman County eager to move ahead...
Thrice as nice; Lady Bearcats drop Albertville for 3rd time this season
CULLMAN - It was a night of three-peats and repeats Thursday when the Cullman Lady Bearcats defeated the Lady Aggies of Albertville for the third straight time in the 2016-17 season. The boys were not so lucky as they fell to Albertville for the...
Lady Bearcats, Wildcats win in first games of 2017
Coach Hembree and his Lady Bearcats
CULLMAN - The Cullman Lady Bearcats and the Guntersville Wildcats enjoyed their first games of 2017 with respective wins.
Guntersville 71, Cullman 58 (Boys)
Guntersville got on the scoreboard first on a pair of free throws by Logan Bonds. Cullman could...
High school hoops resumes regular season Tuesday
CULLMAN COUNTY - Prep basketball across the area officially has one month left on the regular season. The regular schedule resumes Tuesday and will go through Feb. 3.
Looking ahead to the first week of January, the standings in the Cullman County varsity division are...
Tradition continues with Decatur Orthopedic Girls’ Basketball Tournament
DECATUR - For almost three decades, the Decatur Orthopedic Clinic Christmas Tournament has made a name for girls basketball in North Alabama.
The tournament, formerly known as the River City Classic, is hosting 16 teams from across the state, ranging from north to central Alabama,...
Post-Christmas prep hoops tournaments
CULLMAN COUNTY - High school basketball tournaments will be active throughout the week after everyone celebrates Christmas on Sunday.
Here is the area tournament schedule:
Teams playing in the Cullman Tribune coverage area:
Cold Springs - Girls, Varsity
Cullman - Girls, Varsity
Fairview - Varsity
Good Hope - Girls
Hanceville -...
Bearcats overcome by Spain Park in Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge
HANCEVILLE - Cullman played hard against Spain Park Tuesday night in the Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge, but could not overcome the Jaguars' athleticism and the play of Jamal Johnson.
Johnson was a highlight reel several times throughout the game, scoring 27 points to lead...
Monday night heartbreak in area hoops
CULLMAN COUNTY - Two local basketball teams were on the verge of huge wins Monday evening, but experienced the agony of defeat at the final buzzer.
At Fairview, the Lady Aggies had Brewer down by five points with 2:30 remaining. But the No. 9 team...
Recap so far: inaugural Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge
Lee-Montgomery vs. James Clemens
HANCEVILLE - A holiday hoopfest at Wallace State Community College has brought 25 teams to Tom Drake Coliseum for five days of entertaining Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball.
Wallace State coach John Meeks was able to get 23 varsity teams...
Plenty of prep holiday hoops at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE - A holiday hoopfest at Wallace State Community College has brought 25 teams to Tom Drake Coliseum for five days of entertaining Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) basketball.
Wallace State coach John Meeks was able to get 23 varsity teams and two varsity...
Wallace State men’s basketball hosting Buffalo Wild Wings High School Christmas Challenge beginning Thursday
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State men’s basketball is hosting the inaugural Buffalo Wild Wings Christmas Challenge beginning Thursday at Tom Drake Coliseum.
The five-day event features 23 high schools from the state, including a handful of ranked teams and familiar visitors to the Northwest Regional tournament...
Bearcats get the best of the Warriors; Lady Warriors continue impressive season
WEST POINT - It is a night that most Cullman County hoops fans look forward to each year. The night when West Point and Cullman lock horns and go to war on the hardwood, and Tuesday night was no exception. Jim Boyd Gymnasium was...
Pre- and post-Christmas hoops tournaments around the area
CULLMAN COUNTY - Those who enjoy basketball will get plenty of it before and after the Christmas holidays.
The week of Dec. 12-16 is the final week students will be in class in the Cullman County and Cullman City school systems.
High schools will close out...
Cullman’s Hunter Brannon lives in the limelight at the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game
MONTGOMERY - Cullman's Hunter Brannon soaked up every moment in his final football game as a high schooler.
The senior, who has committed to play at the University of Alabama, got an invitation to play in the annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game.
It was a special moment...
Recap and look ahead: half dozen teams off to good start in area play
CULLMAN COUNTY - Having the best record in area play allows high school basketball teams an opportunity to get in extra games at home when the postseason format starts in early February.
From the first weekend of area basketball in the Alabama High School Athletic...
Cats, Lady Cats fall to Brewer
CULLMAN - It was a tough night on the hardwood for the Cullman Bearcats and Lady Bearcats as Brewer came calling and left with wins in both the boys’ and girls’ contests.
Brewer 53, Cullman 24
From the opening tip, Brewer (5-2) controlled the pace of...
Hartselle teams overcome double-digit halftime deficits to stun Cullman
CULLMAN - Victory by the Hartselle basketball teams Monday night was earned the old-fashioned way against their rival, the Cullman Bearcats.
Both teams wiped out double-digit deficits at halftime and returned home to Morgan County on a rainy evening with plenty of celebration to go...
