John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship awarded to Cullman’s Cort Chandler
CULLMAN, Ala. – A little more than a year after the passing of longtime Cullman Parks & Recreation Director John Hunt, the first ever John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to a local student at Auburn University. Cort Chandler, a Cullman High...
CST places 2nd at ARPA State Championship
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Sound Mountain Park in Albertville last weekend to compete at this year’s Alabama Recreation & Parks Association (ARPA) State Swimming Championships and CST put together another stellar performance to earn a second-place finish. Troy Mann...
9 local schools earn 2020-21 AHSAA Sportsmanship Award
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA Sportsmanship Schools were recognized at the 14th annual AHSAA Sportsmanship Luncheon in Montgomery Friday and nine local schools were among this year’s winners. Cullman, West Point, Fairview, Good Hope, Vinemont, Holly Pond, Cold Springs and Meek High Schools...
4 CSA swimmers compete at Southeastern Long Course Championship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Four members of this year’s Cullman Swim Association team were in Nashville last weekend to compete at the 2021 Southeastern Long Course Swimming Championships. Charlie Long, Mika Lackey, Madeline Dowdy and Caitlin Long along with Head Coach Carson Glasscock made the...
Kayak Championship angler Joe McElroy donates prize to child with rare disorder
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — After finishing second at the 2021 Bassmaster B.A.S.S. Nation Kayak Series National Championship powered by TourneyX on Texas’ Possum Kingdom Lake, angler Joe McElroy from Cullman, Ala., announced he was donating his $5,000 winnings to help a fellow competitor’s young son...
Cullman Swim Team places 2nd at ARPA District 2 Championship
BOAZ, Ala. – The Alabama Recreation & Parks Association’s swimming season is in full swing and one local team put on a show at this weekend’s District 2 Championship in Boaz. The Cullman Swim Team put together great performances individually and as a team...
Cullman City School Board approves new personnel, prepares for upcoming school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City School Board held its regularly scheduled meeting at its central office Tuesday morning and provided an update on facility upgrades, COVID-19 policies for the upcoming school year and approved a handful of new personnel members. After approving the...
Former Cullman, Hanceville standout Brontae Harris hosts community cleanup, football camp in Colony
COLONY, Ala. – It’s been an exciting summer for Brontae Harris. After finishing up stellar college career at UAB with the Blazers, the former Hanceville and Cullman standout signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in May. Since then, Harris...
‘I wanted to accomplish something I thought was impossible’ Cullman’s Gingrich completes Last Annual Heart of the South Marathon
GAFFNEY, SC. -- 78 runners competed in the Last Annual Heart of the South Marathon in June and one of those runners was 64 year-old Bob Gingrich of Cullman, who was the second-oldest runner in the race. Gingrich is a math and science teacher...
Former Cullman standout Kolby Robinson opening 256 Sports Academy in Florence
FLORENCE, Ala. – There’s a new athletic training facility opening soon in Florence and participants will have the opportunity to learn firsthand from a former Cullman, Wallace State and Alabama standout. Former Bearcat shortstop Kolby Robinson is opening 256 Sports Academy in Florence and...
‘We want to serve these kids’ Day 1 of Stu Stuedeman Cullman Basketball Camp in the books
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Stu Stuedeman Basketball Camp at Cullman High School officially tipped off Monday morning and over 50 kids turned out to learn from Bearcat varsity coaches and players. Head Coach Stu Stuedeman is entering his first season at Cullman and...
R.E. Garrison Trucking opens new downtown office
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday was a day of celebration for R.E. Garrison Trucking as representatives from the City Planning Commission, the Chamber of Commerce, the City Council along with Mayor Woody Jacobs and Sheriff Matt Gentry gathered to officially cut the ribbon on its...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Brennen Norton named Collegiate Baseball High School All-American
CULLMAN, Ala. – The accolades continue to roll in for Cullman standout Brennen Norton. The senior Bearcat shortstop and Jacksonville State signee earned first team All-State honors, a spot on this year's Super All-State Team, was named the 6A Player of the Year and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats rally to defeat Handley 51-47
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats took on Handley in their third and final game of the day at Wallace State and after squaring off against Lexington and Decatur Heritage earlier, it took a second half comeback for the Lady Bearcats to take...
Hunt family establishes John E. Hunt Memorial Scholarship, annual golf tournament
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s been just over a year since longtime Cullman Parks and Recreation Director John Hunt passed away but his impact on the community can still be seen and felt every day. Now, John’s family, along with the Cullman Auburn Alumni Center,...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton wins 6A Player of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another year of high school baseball is in the books and the Alabama Sports Writers Association has made its all-state selections for the year. Cullman ace Jeb Bartle and Hanceville shortstop Zach Campbell received 6A second team and 4A second team...
Cullman’s Thomas becomes newest Sprint Feature winner at Gas City I-69 Speedway
GAS CITY, Ind., June 12 – Last year Michael “Buddy” Kofoid finished second in the Indiana Midget Week USAC NOS Energy Drink national midget race at Gas City I-69 Speedway. On Friday night for the 2021 version of Indiana Midget Week at Gas City the Penngrove,...
Cullman’s Hopper and Franks get redemption in High School Classic
FORT WORTH, Texas — Implementing a two-stage game plan, Brody Hopper and Landon Franks of Alabama’s Cullman High School caught a five-bass limit of 13 pounds, 1 ounce to win the Mossy Oak Fishing Bassmaster High School Series Classic presented by Academy Sports +...
PREP BASKETBALL: Local squads compete in summer play day at Cullman
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday was loaded with summer basketball at Cullman High School and West Point, Cold Springs and the Lady Bearcats were all there to compete. The Lady Eagles played split a pair of tight games against Elkmont and Brewer while the Lady...
Young players turn out for Bearcat baseball camp
CULLMAN, Ala. – Summer has arrived and that means its camp season for young local athletes all over the area and more than 50 turned out for this year’s Cullman Bearcat baseball camp Thursday morning. Cullman’s varsity coaches, along with current and former Bearcat...
PREP SOFTBALL: Looking back at a fun 2021 season
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2021 season was an eventful and memorable one for several local teams. Holly Pond, Cullman, Cold Springs, Good Hope and West Point all advanced to the Regional Tournament stage of the postseason and for the teams that didn’t make it...
PREP BASEBALL: A look back at an exciting 2021 season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Another high school baseball season has come to a close and several local teams had some big seasons. We saw a handful of local squads play their way into the postseason and others still working to take that next step but...
‘Amazing things’: State Dept. of Education Superintendent visits CCPS to celebrate reading award
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman City Primary School won the prestigious Dr. Louisa Moats Award earlier this year and celebrated that honor on Friday with a visit from Alabama State Dept. of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey and a delegation of state officials.
Cullman City Primary School was...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs tops Isabella 9-5 to advance, Cullman’s run ends with 19-4 loss to Athens
TUSCLOOSA, Ala. -- After falling to Lamar County in the opening round of the 2A West Regional Thursday morning, the Lady Eagles bounced back with a big win over Isabella to advance through the elimination bracket and stay alive. They did just that, taking...
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Bearcats down Fort Payne 3-0 to advance
FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman returned to Coffee O’Neal Park in Florence Thursday morning to continue competing at this year’s North Regional Tournament. After splitting their first two games with Jasper and Hazel Green Wednesday, the Lady Bearcats faced Fort Payne in an elimination game....
REGIONAL SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Cullman hammers Jasper 15-2 in opening round
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats traveled to Florence’s Coffee O’Neal Park Wednesday to compete in this year’s 6A North Regional Tournament, and they hung 15 runs on the board to take their first game of the tournament comfortably. Cullman scored at least two...
PREP SOFTBALL: 5 local teams preparing for Regional Tournaments
CULLMAN Ala. – This year’s area tournaments are officially in the books and there are still five local teams preparing to continue their postseason runs at Regional Tournaments this week. Holly Pond, West Point and Cullman will head to Florence for the North Regional,...
Cullman’s Thompson earns 1st major league win against Pittsburgh
CHICAGO, Ill. – It’s been quite a week for Cullman native Keegan Thompson. The former Bearcat and Auburn star made his major league debut in Cincinnati Sunday, made his first career start against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday and picked up his...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Bearcats finish area runners-up, advance to North Regional
HARTSELLE, Ala. – It was a long and wild night in Hartselle Friday. Cullman returned to Sparkman Park in Hartselle to continue its run through the 6A, Area 14 Tournament and after defeating the Lady Tigers in the winner’s bracket 6-3 early in the...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Clemmons’ 1-hitter leads Cullman past Muscle Shoals 4-0
HARTSELLE, Ala. – After rain showers delayed the start of area tournaments all over the state, Cullman was finally able to hit the field in Hartselle to face Muscle Shoals in the opening round of this year’s 6A, Area 14 Tournament. After a slow...
Troy Athletics hands out top honors at 7th annual Trojan Tribute; Cullman’s Thomas wins male athlete of the year
TROY, Ala. – Troy Athletics honored greatness among its student-athletes Wednesday night with the seventh annual Trojan Tribute award show. For the second straight spring, the awards were presented virtually via Facebook and YouTube.
Awards were handed out in 17 different categories ranging from strength...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Stancil earns spot on North All-Star roster
CULLMAN, Ala. – Hayden Stancil put together a stellar junior campaign this year at Cullman High school, contributing on the mound, at the plate and in the infield and now he’ll get the chance to compete with some of the best players in his...
Cullman’s Wiggins wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League on Lewis Smith Lake
JASPER, Ala. (May 4, 2021) – Boater Jordan Wiggins of Cullman, Alabama, wins the Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine at Lewis Smith Lake in Jasper, Alabama. Wiggins earned $5,839 for his victory at the event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County.
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Cullman’s Thompson makes MLB debut against Reds
CINCINNATI, OH. – After joining the Cubs’ taxi squad earlier this week, former Cullman High School and Auburn great Keegan Thompson was officially activated by Chicago yesterday and made his major league debut in Cincinnati Sunday afternoon. Thompson relieved Dillon Maples in the bottom...
PREP SOFTBALL: Area tournaments beginning this week
CULLMAN, Ala. – With the regular season in the books, area tournaments are right around the corner for local teams. Holly Pond and West Point will host their respective area tournaments Monday while the rest of the local teams will travel.
Class 1A, Area 12...
PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Cullman falls to Southside 2-0 in round 3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats were back home at Oliver Woodard Stadium Saturday night to host their first ever appearance in the third round of the AHSAA state playoffs and squared off against the Lady Panthers of Southside. Unfortunately for the home...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: ‘Cats drop game 3 at Chelsea 7-2
CHELSEA, Ala. – After falling to the Hornets in game one 5-4, the Bearcats bounced back to win game two 7-1 and force a rubber match in Chelsea Saturday with a spot in the 6A quarterfinals on the line. Unfortunately for the black and...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits Friday night matchups at Chelsea
CHELSEA, Ala. – Cullman hit the road Friday night for their second-round matchup and a rematch of the 2019 6A state championship series against Chelsea and the ‘Cats split their first two matchups with the Hornets to force a rubber match in Chelsea Saturday....
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman downs Jasper 3-0 in regular season finale
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating James Clemens 6-1 and falling to Hazel Green 5-0 earlier this week, Cullman returned home Thursday night to host its regular season finale against Jasper. After a scoreless opening frame, the Lady Bearcats pushed a run across in the...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cold Springs, Cullman gearing up for round 2
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats are used to playing in the second round of the state playoffs. They defeated Hazel Green in a game three Saturday to punch their ticket to round two for the 19th consecutive season but this season they’ll be...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs rolls over Holly Pond 16-0
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Cold Springs traveled to take on Holly Pond in the final regular season game for both squads and it was all Lady Eagles as they rolled to a 16-0 win over the Lady Broncos.
Cold Springs hit three straight singles to...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats top Fort Payne 3-1 to advance to 3rd round for 1st time in school history
FORT PAYNE, Ala. – For the first time in school history, the Cullman Lady Bearcats are advancing to the third round of the AHSAA state playoffs. Cullman downed Springville 4-0 in round one last week and defeated Fort Payne on the road 3-1 Tuesday...
PREP CHEER: Cullman, Good Hope shine at UCA Nationals
ORLANDO, Fla. – Both the Cullman and Good Hope High School varsity cheer squads were in Orlando this weekend to compete at this year’s UCA Nationals and both teams advanced through the semifinals and into the finals events Sunday.
The Raiders placed third in the...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: ‘Cats take game 3 over Hazel Green 13-7 to advance
CULLMAN, Ala. – After splitting their first two games with Hazel Green Friday night, the Bearcats returned to Bill Shelton Field for game three Saturday and posted 13 runs on 14 hits to power past the Trojans 13-7 and advance to round two for...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats split round 1 matchups with Hazel Green; playoff scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – It’s playoff time and that means the stands were packed with fans at Bill Shelton Field Friday night to see the Bearcats take on Hazel Green in the opening round of the AHSAA state playoffs. Cullman took game one 12-1 to...
PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Cullman downs Springville 4-0 in opening round
CULLMAN, Ala. – After putting together a phenomenal regular season and claiming an area title, the Lady Bearcats returned home to Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night to host the opening round of this year’s AHSAA state playoffs. Cullman took a 1-0 lead into the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats edge West Point 2-0 on the road
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both Cullman and West Point put on impressive showings over the weekend at this year’s Pre-State Blowout Tournament and Monday night they met at West Point High School to square off against each other. The Lady Bearcats took an early...
‘Great to be a Bearcat’
CULLMAN, Ala. - Before Cullman High School’s varsity baseball team clinched its 10th straight area title Thursday night, the school welcomed the next generation of young Bearcats to the field as part of kids night. Dozens of young players — decked out in their...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats shut down Hartselle 2-0 to win 10th straight area title
CULLMAN, Ala. – A global pandemic may have prevented the Bearcats from defending their area championship last year but they more than made up for it this week. After Hayden Stancil’s 2-hit gem helped lead the way in a 2-1 win at Hartselle Tuesday...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman’s Heatherly, Milne sign with Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. – After celebrating Callie Crider’s scholarship signing last week, two more Bearcat standouts made their way to the Cullman High School Library Wednesday afternoon to take the next step in their own athletic careers. Both Ashlen Heatherly and Kada Milne were joined...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats fall to Hartselle in extra innings 7-5; Tuesday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman returned home to host the Lady Tigers of Hartselle for an important area showdown and seven innings weren’t enough to settle things between the two rivals. After falling behind 5-4 in the top of the seventh, Savannah Davis lifted a...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman’s Crider signs with Lurleen B. Wallace
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friends, family, teammates and coaches all gathered in Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Friday afternoon to celebrate another Bearcat standout taking the next step of their athletic and academic career. Callie Crider is the latest Bearcat to sign an athletic scholarship...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats down Trojans 12-3 to clinch playoff berth
CULLMAN, Ala. – After blanking Muscle Shoals on the road 9-0 Tuesday night to take a 1-0 lead in the area series, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night with a chance to wrap up a series win and clinch a...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats come back and walk off to top Muscle Shoals 7-6
CULLMAN, Ala. – After falling behind early, the Cullman Lady Bearcats were able to do what they’ve already done several times this season and rally to come from behind and defeat Muscle Shoals Thursday night. Trailing 6-5 going into the bottom of the seventh,...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats fall to top-ranked Huntsville 2-0; Wednesday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Grissom on the road 2-1 Monday night, the Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home to Oliver Woodard Stadium for a ranked battle with Huntsville and after a scoreless first half, the Lady Panthers were able to net a pair of...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman’s Clemmons fans 15 in 4-1 win at Decatur; Tuesday scoring recap
DECATUR, Ala. -- Cullman got another spectacular pitching performance from Chalea Clemmons as she struck out 15 Decatur batters and the Lady Bearcats picked up a huge 4-1 area win on the road.
After a scoreless first inning, Cullman got on the scoreboard in the...
PREP BASEBALL: Norton’s walk-off lifts Cullman over Houston 8-7; Saturday scoring recap
MURFREESBORO, TN. – Cullman continued its slate of weekend matchups in Tennessee with the Houston-Germantown Mustangs Saturday morning and picked up another big win with another big hit in the final frame. Trailing 7-4 going into the bottom of the seventh, the ‘Cats plated...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point handles Addison 9-3; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – Addison made the short trip up the road to West Point for a Friday afternoon matchup with the Warriors and after plating nine runs in the first two innings, West Point was able to hold onto its lead and cruise...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman tops Gardendale at home 8-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman’s girls’ tennis team was back home to take on Gardendale Friday night and the Lady Bearcats improved to 10-2 on the season with an 8-1 win over the Lady Rockets. Cullman won all but one doubles match over Gardendale.
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PREP BASKETBALL: CHS hires Stuedeman to lead Bearcats
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School has found its new basketball coach. Vincent “Stu” Stuedeman, a recent assistant on Mountain Brook High School’s state championship basketball team, has been hired to lead the boys’ varsity Bearcats as the new head coach.
“Being chosen to lead...
Recent storms, high water could play a role in Bassmaster Central Open at Lewis Smith Lake
JASPER, Ala. — The state of Alabama has endured severe storms and heavy rainfall during the past week, causing water levels to soar.
With more severe weather and rain in the forecast ahead of the Basspro.com Bassmaster Central Open at Lewis Smith Lake April 1-3, anglers will...
ARCHERY: Vinemont sweeps team titles at Cullman County Championship
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview High School hosted this year’s Cullman County Championship Tuesday and Wednesday and after two days of competition, the Vinemont Eagles put together a clean sweep, winning the elementary, middle school and high school competitions. Individually, Vinemont’s Caden Welch edged out...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview edges Holly Pond at home 7-6; Tuesday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Fairview for a varsity matchup with the Lady Aggies Tuesday afternoon and both teams clashed for a tight, seven inning thriller that came down to the final half inning. Trailing 6-2 going into the bottom of the...
Cullman’s Jackson Ray earns scholarship to Auburn EAGLES program
CULLMAN, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day for many people at Cullman High School but none more so than Jackson Ray. Ray was joined by friends, family, teachers, coaches and more in Cullman High School’s Tillman Hall Tuesday afternoon to sign a scholarship...
PREP TENNIS: Cullman boys, girls down Athens on the road
ATHENS, Ala. – Both Cullman’s boys’ and girls’ tennis teams traveled to Athens for a pair of varsity matches Monday night and both squads returned home with wins. The girls posted a 9-0 win over the Lady Eagles and the boys topped Athens 8-1.
Cullman...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman extends win streak with 13-9 comeback win over Boaz; Monday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After going 4-0 at the Times Daily Tournament in Florence last weekend, Cullman returned home to take on Boaz Monday night and extended its win streak to five games with a 13-9 come from behind win over the Lady Pirates. The...
PREP TENNIS: Lady Bearcats win at Wilson Warrior Tournament
FLORENCE, Ala. – Cullman traveled to compete at this weekend’s Wilson Warrior Tournament in Florence and the Lady Bearcats posted 49 points to return home with a win. The boys put together a solid weekend as well, finishing just two points out of second...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Local standouts compete at Cullman Classic
CULLMAN, Ala. – 63 schools were in the field at this year’s 1A-7A Cullman Classic and there were plenty of local athletes that stood out among the pack. Cullman’s boys finished highest among local teams in fifth place with 57 points just behind Huntsville...
PREP BASEBALL: Aggies fall to Danville at home 4-0; local scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After a wet and rainy week across the state, the Fairview Aggies were able to get back on their home diamond Saturday to host the Danville Hawks. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Aggies weren’t able to generate much offense at...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats open area play with 5-0 win over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – After sweeping a doubleheader against Madison Academy in dramatic fashion Friday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field on a rainy Tuesday evening to open up area play against Decatur. Kaleb Heatherly got the start on the mound and...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Heatherly, Norton drill walk-off HRs to lead ‘Cats past Madison Academy
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a pair of varsity matchups against the Mustangs of Madison Academy and the first game ended with a bang. With the score knotted at 5 going into the bottom...
ARCHERY: East Elementary, Vinemont Middle, Vinemont High earn wins at Cullman County Nationals Warm-up
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Nationals Warm-up was held at the Cullman Wellness and Aquatic Center and after two days of competition, East Elementary, Vinemont Middle School and Vinemont High School came out on top of their respective divisions. As individuals, Cullman’s...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview walks it off twice against Hanceville; Thursday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview hosted Hanceville for a varsity a doubleheader Thursday night in a rematch from Tuesday night’s meeting in Hanceville. Both games were decided in the final inning and both times, the Aggies came up with the wins as they swept the...
PREP TENNIS: CHS women top Hartselle 8-1 on the road
HARTSELLE, Ala. -- After starting last season with an 8-1 loss to Hartselle, the Bearcats bounced back with an 8-1 win over the Tigers Tuesday night. Cullman put together an impressive performance in the first doubles match, winning the first set in a tie...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs drops nail-biter to Jasper; Thursday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles hosted Jasper for their home opener Thursday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, they dropped a heartbreaker to the Lady Vikings 5-4.
Cold Springs starter Emma Black got the first two outs of the game and...
PREP BASKETBALL: A look back at a memorable 2020/21 season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2020-2021 basketball season wasn't your typical season as COVID-19 limited seating at the games and provided distractions across the state, but all things considered, everything went smooth and according to plan. There were some amazing contests that went on during...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats handle Buckhorn at home 9-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats returned home Friday night to take on the Buckhorn Bucks and after falling behind in the opening frame, the ‘Cats plated four runs in the third inning and three more in the fourth to take a big lead...
PREP SOCCER: Lady Bearcats down Gardendale 6-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Randolph 4-0 on the road to improve to 2-1 earlier this week, the Lady Bearcats returned home Thursday night to host Gardendale in another varsity matchup. Cullman built a 3-0 lead going into the halftime break and then tacked...
Bobby Meyer stepping down as CHS basketball coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School varsity boys basketball coach Bobby Meyer will be stepping down as coach of the Bearcat basketball team.
Meyer has coached the Bearcats for 11 seasons and led the varsity boys to a 14-9 overall record during the 2020-2021 season.
“Coach...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off next week
CULLMAN, Ala. – With this year’s Cullman County Basketball Tournament in the books, the next step for local teams will be area tournaments next week. Several local squads will be hosting their respective area tournaments with hopes of capturing area titles and advancing to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Hughey signs with Hutchinson
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another local athlete celebrated the next step of their athletic and academic career Wednesday afternoon when Cullman football standout Jaylen Hughey inked his signature to play for the Blue Dragons of Hutchinson Community College. Hughey racked up over 1,200 yards and...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Lady Bearcats rout Hayden at home
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman hosted Hayden in Tuesday night hoops action, looking to build some momentum going into area tournaments next week. The Lady Bearcats rolled past the Lady Wildcats 68-26 while the Bearcats eased past the Hayden 96-56.
Cullman 68 - Hayden 26 (varsity...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats drop area matchup to Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats were back home Tuesday night and hosting an area showdown against Muscle Shoals Lady Trojans. Despite playing a tough, physical game against the Lady Trojans, Cullman couldn’t get enough shots to fall and fell at home 52-42.
Jaden...
Wiggins wins Classic Fish-Off, earns Final Classic berth at Florida’s Harris Chain
LEESBURG, Fla. — There were times Saturday when Jordan Wiggins wondered if he had enough magic remaining to write the fairy-tale ending for a special week on the Harris Chain of Lakes.
He had to work for it, but the 29-year-old Cullman, Ala., resident proved...
Cornerback Brontae Harris named nominee for Burlsworth Trophy
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Senior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named a nominee for the Burlsworth Trophy, which is given to the most outstanding college football player who began his career as a walk-on.
Harris is one of 67 players nationwide named a nominee and just one...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats compete at AHSAA State Swim Meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – This year’s AHSAA State Swim and Dive Meet was held at the Huntsville Aquatics Center and Cullman High School had several swimmers in the field. Reese McNeel, Madison Clements, Ruby Hudson and Anna Page represented the Bearcats at this year’s State...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats roll Arab 69-40 to win HP Thanksgiving Tournament
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 64th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament concluded Wednesday night and after handling the Arab Knights 69-40 in the tournament finals, the Cullman Bearcats went home with the hardware. Cold Springs fell to Douglas in the third-place game 53-44 and...
PREP BASKETBALL: HP Thanksgiving Tournament day 1 recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The 64th annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament tipped off Monday afternoon and there were local squads involved in all of day one’s matchups. The Fairview Aggies fell to Arab in the first game of the day and in the next...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cullman’s Heaton signs with Wallace State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another Bearcat athlete celebrated the next stage of their academic and athletic career Wednesday. Tess Heaton was joined by friends, family and coaches at Cullman High School Wednesday as she signed a scholarship to run for the Wallace State Cross Country...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman’s Norton signs with Jacksonville State
CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night was a special one for a particular Cullman baseball standout. Bearcats third baseman Brennen Norton celebrated his signing with Jacksonville State University alongside his family and coaches at Cullman High School. Norton has been an impact player in the...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: St. Bernard Saints, Cold Springs Lady Eagles capture state crowns
DANVILLE, Ala. – For the second time in three years, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are the class 1A-2A state champions. Meanwhile in class 3A, the St. Bernard Saints outpaced the rest of the field to bring home their first blue map since 2016....
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall to Shades Valley in round 1, 28-14
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman made its second straight appearance in the 6A state playoffs Friday night when it hosted the Mounties of Shades Valley and after a nip and tuck contest that came down to the final moments, the Bearcats’ season came to an...
PREP FOOTBALL: 7 local teams gearing up for state playoffs Friday night
CULLMAN, Ala. - The regular season has come to an end for high school football in Alabama and there are seven local teams preparing for the opening round of the state playoffs Friday night. Cullman, Addison, Fairview and Good Hope will host first round...
PREP SWIMMING: CHS Swim Team competes at Albertville Invitational
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – Cullman High School’s swim team was in action at the Sand Mountain Recreation Center last weekend to compete in this year’s Albertville Invitational and the Lady Bearcats took home a second-place finish. The girls finished just being Bob Jones to finish...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Cyclones take Pee-Wee, Fireplug championships, Vinemont wins Wee-Wee title
CULLMAN, Ala. - Saturday marked the end of the 2020 Cullman County Youth Football season and what a way to end it. Six games were on slate for today, including a trio of championship games that had everyone on the edge of their seats....
PREP FOOTBALL: ‘Cats maul Columbia 40-6 in regular season finale
CULLMAN, Ala. – Columbia traveled to Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night for a regional showdown with the Bearcats originally scheduled for Oct. 9 and Cullman wrapped up the regular season with a 40-6 win over the Eagles. The victory gives Cullman an 8-2 record...
PREP FOOTBALL: Regular season winding down this week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The regular season is coming to an end this week and who would’ve thought in June that most local teams would be preparing to play their 10th games this week and begin hosting the playoffs a week from now. We’ve certainly...
Cullman Co. Youth Football semifinals scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. - The 2020 Cullman County Youth Football playoffs kicked off at Vinemont Saturday and six teams punched their tickets to next Saturday’s championship games. In the Fireplug games, the Cullman Cyclones edged the Good Hope Raiders, while the Cullman Bearcats outpaced the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Adams’ game-winner leads Cullman past Muscle Shoals 30-29
CULLMAN, Ala. -- With a playoff berth guaranteed, next up for the Cullman Bearcats was a matchup with the Muscle Shoals Trojans for seeding in AHSAA Class 6A, Region 8. The Bearcats used a game-winning field goal from Brody Adams in the final seconds...
PREP FOOTBALL: Several region finales on tap for week 9
CULLMAN, Ala. – The regular season is winding down and local teams are almost done hammering out the playoff picture for this year. Several teams are already locked into a postseason position and working to improve their standing within the region this week with...
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