AHSAA Northwest Regional Tournament Hits Half-Way Mark
HANCEVILLE - Excitement has been a part of the 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament, even without a Cullman County school getting to the round of 16 for the first time in the 23-year history of the playoff format.
But...
East Elementary Hosts Archery Tournament
Today I was shooting and I realized it was important to take your time. The more you take your time, the more you will hit the bull’s-eye and get good shots.”
Kathleen Davis, third-grade student from Welti Elementary
Photo shows Kathleen Davis.
CULLMAN - On Saturday, Feb....
Southern Rock Racing Series at Stony Lonesome March 11-12
CULLMAN - On Friday and Saturday, March 11-12, the first race in the Southern Rock Racing Series will be held at Cullman’s Stony Lonesome OHV Park. The SRRS will hold its event at Stony Lonesome for the first time, in what will be called...
Northwest Regional Tournament, Day 1
HANCEVILLE- The first round of action tipped off for 1A and 6A boys and girls in the Northwest Regional Tournament at Wallace State Community College Thursday, and it was action-packed.
Hartselle 61, Athens 53 (Girls)
The Lady Tigers of Hartselle lit up the scoreboard in the...
2016 AHSAA Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament at Wallace State-Hanceville Feb. 18-20, Feb. 22-24
HANCEVILLE - The 2016 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament will be held Thursday, Feb. 18 through Saturday, Feb. 20 and Monday, Feb. 22 through Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville.
Fifty-six teams will compete in 42...
WSCC softball finishes strong on Texas road trip; WSCC men’s golf places 3rd at Faulkner State Invitational
Photo: Wallace State freshman Maison Goodwin is congratulated by his teammates after his walk-off RBI against Wabash Valley in the series opener.
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s softball team wrapped up a nine-game swing through Texas on Monday, winning three of their final four games.
The Lady...
Unfortunate History for Local Teams and the Northwest Regional
HANCEVILLE - Over the last 22 years, the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) has rolled out the welcome mat for the Northwest Regional Basketball Tournament with several teams from Cullman County as part of the festivities.
But in 2016, the 23rd year of the...
Eagles, Lady Eagles Lose Close Contests
FLORENCE - It was the girls who took to the floor first Tuesday night as Cold Springs faced Mars Hill in sub-regional tournament action.
Cold Springs 52, Mars Hill 58 (Girls)
Bailey West quickly got Cold Springs on the board with a lightning quick three that...
Madison Academy Lady Mustangs Overpower Holly Pond in Sub-Regional Play
HOLLY POND - Having to come on the road for a Class 3A Sub-Regional after they were stunned at home in the area title game to No. 2 Lauderdale County, top-ranked Madison Academy got after it right away and stormed the Holly Pond Lady...
Sub-Regionals: Lady Aggies Lose a Heartbreaker
HUNTSVILLE- On a dreary, chilly, rain-soaked night, Fairview made the hour-plus drive up Interstate 65 to take on Columbia in sub-regional action to see who would head to the Northwest Regional.
Both teams started out ice cold in the first. The Lady Aggies were the...
CHS Tennis Action
Photo shows Emily Mullins.
CULLMAN - Cullman High varsity tennis teams played well on Thursday and Friday with impressive wins over 7A Hazel Green and 6A rival Decatur.
The varsity boys swept Hazel Green 9-0 on Thursday night. Scoring wins included Donny Camp in No. 1...
Cold Springs Begins Journey Toward Wallace, Birmingham
BREMEN - It is simple, win and you are in, lose and you go home. This is the situation facing both Cold Springs basketball squads as they travel to Mars Hill Bible in Florence for their sub-regional games against the Panthers.
It has been an...
Area Tournament Wrap-up
CULLMAN - It has been a busy week for local hoops. New area champions were crowned all over Cullman County as teams now prepare for the sub-regional tournament. Here are the scores from around the county.
Area Tournament Scores
MONDAY
1A Area 11 Boys
St. Bernard 62, Brilliant...
CP&R Hosts Youth Archery Tourney
CULLMAN - Cullman City Parks and Recreation hosted a National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) Archery Tournament at the Cullman Civic Center on Saturday, Feb. 13. Schools from throughout Cullman County were present in addition to competitors from Cordova, Addison and Curry. Waid...
Tanner Tops Cold Springs in Overtime to Win 2A, Area 14 Championship
COLD SPRINGS - Tanner was able to take advantage of missed opportunities by Cold Springs in overtime Saturday night that allowed the Rattlers to stun the Eagles and head back home with the AHSAA Class 2A, Area 14 championship.
Tanner rallied from a one-point deficit...
Russellville Takes 5A, Area 14 Title from West Point
WEST POINT - Foul trouble kept Russellville center Austin Stidham from making an impact in the first half of the 5A, Area 14 championship game with the West Point Warriors Friday night.
It became a different story in the second half. Stidham scored four times...
No. 17 Wallace State men outlast No. 16 Marion Military Institute in battle of nationally-ranked teams
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s men’s basketball outlasted Marion Military Institute in their nationally-ranked showdown Thursday night, gutting out a 49-46 victory at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Marcus Barham scored 14 points and Xavier Mills added 11 for the 17th-ranked Lions, who avenged their lone conference loss...
3A Area 10 Championship
HOLLY POND - 24 hours removed from their semifinal games, four teams took the court at Holly Pond to determine the 3A Area 10 Championship for both boys and girls.
Holly Pond 67, Susan Moore 50 (Girls)
Despite the slow start from 3-point land, going just...
3A Area 10 Tournament Action
HOLLY POND - Four win and in games were on tap in the 3A Area 10 tournament Wednesday night at the Pond. Here is a breakdown of all the action.
Hanceville 68, Susan Moore 71 (Girls)
The Lady Bulldogs of Susan Moore started their win and...
Marion Military Institute & Wallace State’s men’s programs set for nationally-ranked showdown on Thursday
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State men’s basketball coach John Meeks has led the Lions to a pair of Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) titles and subsequent national tournament appearances, yet he perceives Thursday night’s ACCC North Division showdown with Marion Military Institute as one of...
West Point Turns Back Fairview, Now Looks to Face Russellville for the 5A, Area 14 Title
WEST POINT - Victory at Jim Boyd Gymnasium returned to the West Point Warriors after they ended the regular season last week with consecutive losses.
The Warriors took care of Fairview Wednesday evening 61-40 in the 5A, Area 14 Tournament. Next up for the Warriors...
Fairview Lady Aggies Punch Berth to 5A, Area 14 Title Game
MOULTON – Fairview Lady Aggies basketball coach Mary Lauren Hartline stayed around the Lawrence County High School Gymnasium Monday night to scout her next opponent in the AHSAA 5A, Area 14 Tournament.
After the Lady Aggies topped Russellville 56-30, No. 1 seed Lawrence County shot...
Meek Lady Tigers Escape Upset with Last-Second Win Over St. Bernard
ARLEY – Upset alert was intact Tuesday night with the St. Bernard Lady Saints on the verge of stunning the No. 1 seed Meek Lady Tigers in the semifinals of the Class 1A, Area 11 Tournament.
A three-pointer from Ivy Edge with less than a...
Wallace State baseball wins weekend series against Volunteer State
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team prevailed in its weekend series against Volunteer State, winning three games at James C. Bailey Stadium.
The Lions (3-2) swept a pair of games on Saturday, winning 2-1 and 7-4, and split the final two games on Sunday, earning...
St. Bernard’s Leahrose Mami State Champion in 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run
Photo shows Deacon Tim Vaughn congratulating Leahrose Mami on taking first place in the Girls’ 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run during the AHSAA State Indoor Track Meet.
CULLMAN - St. Bernard’s Leahrose Mami took first place in the Girls’ 1A-3A 1600-Meter Run at the AHSAA State Indoor...
Basketball Tournaments Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather
4A Area 10 @ Locust Fork
Postponed until Wednesday @ 6 p.m.
5A Area 15 @ West Point
Postponed until Wednesday @ 4 p.m.
The 2A Area 14 Girls' Tournament @ Tanner
Postponed until Wednesday. Cold Springs will play @ 5 p.m.
Good Hope @ Locust Fork
Postponed until Wednesday @ 6 p.m.
3A Area 10 Tournament...
CHS Results from Second Day of State Indoor Track Meet
Photo shows Garrison Hill competing in the 6A Boys’ Pole Vault event.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship wrapped up today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day meet featured some of the top high school athletes from around Alabama,...
Cullman’s Deadly Duo Leads Bearcats to Victory
WEST POINT – Seth Swalve and Gage Goodwin are a one-two punch for the Cullman Bearcats offensively. The two seniors made it count in the second half to help their squad turn back West Point 67-57 Friday night at Jim Boyd Gymnasium.
Both combined for...
Wallace State baseball drops season opener; WSCC basketball teams record ACCC road sweep
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team lost its season opener Friday, falling to Motlow (Tennessee) State, 4-2, at James C. Bailey Stadium.
Wallace State freshman Cole Collins was 2 for 4 in his collegiate debut, scoring a run in the first inning for the Lions.
Wallace...
Cullman High Athletes Shine on First Day of State Indoor Track Championship
Photo shows Walker Caretti.
BIRMINGHAM - The AHSAA Indoor Track & Field State Championship kicked off today in Birmingham at the Birmingham Crossplex. The two-day meet features some of the top high school athletes from around Alabama, many from right here in Cullman County.
Cullman High...
Aggies Take Momentum into Postseason After Fourth Straight Victory
VINEMONT – No county team is playing better basketball since the Cullman County Tournament ended than the Fairview Aggies. After getting ousted in the first round by Cold Springs on Jan.18, the Aggies have become a different ball club with the opposition getting to...
Lady Broncos fall, Broncos win
HOLLY POND - The Lady Broncos controlled the tip and secured a quick lay-up from Molly Gambrill but had major trouble scoring for the remainder of the first quarter- until Ruth Horton got involved that is. After the Lady Broncos went 0-4 from three-point...
Hanceville loses nail-biter
HANCEVILLE- The Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils were on fire from three-point land in the first quarter of their matchup against the Hanceville Bulldogs on Thursday afternoon. Their first nine points came by way of the three, but Hanceville kept pace with quick drives to...
Wallace State baseball opens 2016 season Friday, featuring experienced roster
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State baseball was a win shy last season of claiming its first conference title since 2006, finishing as the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) runner-up for the second time in four years.
Coach Randy Putman and the Lions hope last season’s late...
No. 12 WSCC softball collects three wins over weekend; 2nd WSCC Sports Hall of Fame class inducted
Pictured are, from left, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Johnny Thornton (WSCC contributor), Cindy Mallard (athlete), Larry Slater (coach), Buddy Jones, WSCC golf coach Dan York and WSCC Vice President Dr. Tomesa Smith.
Buddy Jones accepted the award on behalf of his son, Trey...
Cold Springs Sweeps West Point
WEST POINT - Monday's contest between the West Point Warriors and the Cold Springs Eagles was just as great as expected. Each team had no problem scoring in the first. The biggest lead of the quarter was held by West Point at four but...
Wallace State basketball teams sweep Snead State as college inducts second HOF class
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s basketball teams capped a memorable Sunday at Tom Drake Coliseum with a sweep of Snead State.
Playing in front of one of the largest crowds in recent Wallace State basketball history, the Lady Lions earned an impressive 77-67 victory in the...
South Dominates the 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl
MOBILE - The North squad took the field first, with Carson Wentz at the helm. He completed his first pass, but Shaun Davis immediately blew up the play after three yards and the game was underway. After two straight rushes from Kenneth Dixon, the...
Swalve Delivers 36 to Help Bearcats Down Broncos, Lady Bearcats Fall to Lady Broncos
CULLMAN - It was Senior Night at Cullman High School Saturday, and Seth Swalve didn’t disappoint a good crowd on hand to see the latest in the rivalry between the Bearcats and the Holly Pond Broncos.
Swalve came out with an aggressive offensive attack that...
Alabama WFF’s Community Archery Strategy in Action
CULLMAN - Through a local grant from the Heritage Archery Club, a Cullman chapter of the Bowhunters of Alabama, National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP) archery equipment was awarded to four area schools. This was a result of the local club working together...
Senior Bowl Fanfest a Huge Success
MOBILE - Another Senior Bowl Fanfest is in the books and it looks to be one of the biggest yet. Droves of fans flocked to the Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center to play games, eat free Reese's cups and stand in line for a...
Good Hope Lady Raiders, Raiders Play Well on Senior Night
GOOD HOPE – Senior night brought out a great performance for Kaylee Maddox in her last appearance at D.E. Ryan Gymnasium on the Good Hope campus.
Maddox would produce 18 points, 12 rebounds, six blocks and three assists to key the Lady Raiders in a...
Players amped up for final practice before game day
MOBILE – Thursday was the last day of practice for the 2016 Reese's Senior Bowl and the intensity of the players showed up and down the field.
The players were hitting harder and running faster, looking to impress one last time before the walkthrough Friday and the game Saturday.
"Practice...
Wallace State Basketball Teams Sweep Lawson State in Conference Doubleheader
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s basketball teams completed a sweep over conference foe Lawson State at Tom Drake Coliseum on Thursday night.
The Wallace State Lady Lions opened the doubleheader with their first conference win of season, rolling past the Lady Cougars 60-40.
Wallace State’s men followed with a...
Wallace State softball, ranked 12th in NJCAA preseason poll, opens 2016 season Friday
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s softball team opens the 2016 season on Friday, ranked 12th in the country and with their sights ultimately set on earning their 10th Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) title and contending nationally.
The Lady Lions, who return 11 sophomores this season,...
Players Get Comfortable at 2016 Reese’s Senior Bowl
MOBILE – As day two of practices were underway, despite the chilly weather, the South team was more relaxed while the North team appeared to be amped up and in sync.
"We're just out here getting the feel for each other but we will be...
Cullman County Championship Wrap-Up
HANCEVILLE - The Cullman County Basketball Tournament wrapped up tonight at Tom Drake Coliseum on the campus of Wallace State.
Girls
Cold Spring Lady Eagles- 48
Good Hope Lady Raiders- 44
The Good Hope Lady Raiders and the Cold Springs Lady Eagles started the varsity action Wednesday night...
St. Bernard Runs Away from Southeastern
CULLMAN - In getting their 14th consecutive victory Tuesday evening, the St. Bernard Saints took control of the game with Southeastern at the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center early in the third period.
By the 4:00 mark, the Saints were on a 10-2 run and had turned...
Area title on the line
HANCEVILLE- Monday night was a big night for both the Hanceville Bulldogs and the Holly Pond Broncos with the area championship on the line.
Boys
The Broncos controlled the opening tip and the first quarter, jumping out to an early lead thanks to a 14-0 run....
Cullman County Varsity Championship Set
HANCEVILLE - After a solid week of blowouts and nail-biters, the championship games are set for the varsity bracket of the Cullman County Basketball Tournament. Here is a rundown of the games and how each team got to the championship.
Boys
Cold Springs vs. Hanceville
Cold Springs...
Cullman County Basketball Semi-Finals
HANCEVILLE – After a day off because of the icy weather Friday night, the Cullman County Basketball Tournament resumed with semi-final action Saturday night.
BOYS
Cold Springs 68, Holly Pond 47
The boys' semi-final was as good as advertised when the Holly Pond Broncos took the floor...
UPDATE: Tournament Canceled for Friday
HANCEVILLE – UPDATED (January 22 8:40 a.m.) The County Tournament is CANCELED FOR TODAY, FRIDAY, JAN. 22.
Schedule is Now as Follows:
Saturday, Jan. 23
2 p.m. JV Girls
3:30 p.m. Freshmen Final
5 p.m. JV Final
6:30 p.m. Varsity Semifinal (Holly Pond vs. Cold Springs)
8 p.m. Varsity Semifinal (Hanceville vs....
Top Two Seeds are Victims of Upsets in the Semis at Cullman County Girls’ Basketball Tournament
HANCEVILLE – Two teams that had been playing very good basketball experienced unfortunate upsets in the semifinals of the Cullman County Tournament Thursday night.
No. 1 Fairview Lady Aggies defeated county opponents nine times in the regular season. They struggled at Tom Drake Coliseum and...
Shake up by the AHSAA
CULLMAN - Wednesday was a highly anticipated day around the high school sports world, especially here in Cullman, with the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) issuing reclassifications and realignments for the 2016, 2017 and 2018 seasons.
The only area school to move classifications was...
Eighth Grader Anchors Good Hope Lady Raiders Quarterfinal Win in the Cullman County Tournament
HANCEVILLE – Kelly Pickett might be an eighth grader by the roster, but the starting point guard for the Good Hope Lady Raiders played like a seasoned veteran Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the Cullman County Tournament against Hanceville.
With others struggling on offense, Pickett...
Varsity Teams Shine on Tuesday
HANCEVILLE – The West Point Lady Warriors found the basket first, a three-point bucket by Jeri Beasley, but after the Cold Springs Lady Eagles answered with a three of their own from Bailey West, both teams were off to the races. Each squad traded three-point...
Clint Watson, a Cullman grad, becomes first Wallace State men’s tennis signee
Clint Watson, center, recently became the first Wallace State men’s tennis recruit to sign a letter of intent. Watson was a premier tennis player at Cullman, winning a state title as early as eighth grade. He is joined by his parents Art, far left,...
Cold Springs Shoots Well to Defeat Fairview In Cullman County Tournament
HANCEVILLE – Knowing a highly anticipated rematch awaited them, the Cold Springs Eagles raise the performance level to an extreme high Monday evening in the quarterfinals of the Cullman County High School Basketball Tournament.
The Eagles shot their way past the Fairview Aggies 72-39 to...
Varsity Teams Hit the Court
HANCEVILLE – The Cullman County Basketball Tournament continued Monday night with varsity action for the first time in the tournament.
GIRLS
The Holly Pond Lady Broncos took the court as the No. 2 seed to take on the Vinemont Lady Eagles as the No. 7 seed.
Vinemont...
2016 Cullman County Hoops Tournament Gets Underway
HANCEVILLE – Quarterfinal games in the junior varsity and freshmen divisions got the 2016 Cullman County High School Basketball Tournament at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum off and running Saturday afternoon.
Those who came to the Coliseum early got a chance to see collegiate hoops...
Wallace State Lady Lions outlast Chattahoochee Valley behind new-look starting lineup
HANCEVILLE – A new-look starting lineup yielded profitable results for the Wallace State Lady Lions in a 72-66 victory over Chattahoochee Valley Community College at Tom Drake Coliseum on Saturday.
Sophomore guard Hannah Vest, who nailed five 3-pointers, finished with 18 points for Wallace State,...
Wallace State men’s basketball coasts past Southern Union; Lady Lions fall late to Lady Bison
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s men’s basketball team collected its second convincing conference victory in three days, coasting to a 73-48 triumph over Southern Union on Thursday night at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Sophomore guard Marcus Barham scored a game-high 15 points, Immanuel King had 14 and...
Cullman County Basketball Tournament Set to Start Saturday
HANCEVILLE - A prize event in Cullman County High School athletics is ready to go for its latest edition.
The 2016 Cullman County Basketball Tournament begins this Saturday at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum. This has been the site for the tournament since 1993, making...
Wallace State Community College Athletics to Reintroduce Co-ed Tennis Teams in August 2016
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State Community College is reintroducing its men’s and women’s tennis programs beginning with the 2016 fall season, Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics has announced.
Before the tennis programs were discontinued in 2004, they accounted for four of the seven NJCAA national...
Barham’s career night propels Wallace State men in conference opener; Lady Lions fall to Gadsden State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State men’s sophomore guard Marcus Barham registered a career-high 30 points and the Lions rolled to a 79-62 triumph over Gadsden State in their conference opener Tuesday night.
Barham entered the game as Wallace State’s leading scorer and more than doubled his...
Good Scoring in the Fourth Keys Fairview Lady Aggies
WEST POINT – Fairview’s Lady Aggies finally got control of the game in the fourth quarter with West Point Friday night, scoring 15 consecutive points to turn a tight contest into a 47-29 victory at Jim Boyd Gymnasium.
The Lady Aggies led 32-26 early in...
Freshman duo lifts Wallace State men’s basketball past Cleveland State
HANCEVILLE – Four Wallace State men finished with double figures, including freshmen Jaylen McCoy and Nubian Spann, and the Lions wrapped up non-conference action Thursday with a 70-51 victory over Cleveland State Community College at Tom Drake Coliseum.
McCoy poured in 15 points behind five...
Winning Streak Extends to 10 for St. Bernard Saints
ATHENS - Returning to a comfortable setting in the Fazi-Richard Athletic Center Thursday evening, the St. Bernard Saints kept their record on the home floor undefeated by turning back Athens Bible School 55-41.
This was the first time the Saints had played on campus since...
Cold Springs Avoids Potential Upset by Falkville
FALKVILLE – Triston Chambers of the Cold Springs Eagles didn’t force himself to get involved in the game offensively Tuesday night with the Falkville Blue Devils. He just eased into it.
The school’s and Cullman County’s all-time leading scorer did it rather quietly. But it...
Wallace State women’s basketball tunes up for ACCC play with convincing win over Columbia State
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State’s women’s basketball team posted its most dominant effort of the season on Tuesday, rolling past Columbia State 71-45 at Tom Drake Coliseum.
The Lady Lions marched out to a 20-2 cushion at the end of the first quarter and didn’t yield...
Cats Claw Red Raiders, Lady Cats Fall
DECATUR – The Cullman Bearcats jumped out to an early six-point lead thanks to accurate outside shooting Tuesday night when they traveled to Decatur to take on the Decatur Red Raiders. The 6-0 run was instrumental in Cullman taking a 14-7 advantage after one...
Broncos, Lady Broncos Roll
HOLLY POND – Monday night was supposed to be a matchup between the Holly Pond Broncos and the West Point Warriors but it more closely resembled a three-point clinic. Both teams combined for nine long balls in the quarter including 18 of the Broncos...
Cullman, Fairview Girls Close Out Yule Tide Classic with Wins
HANCEVILLE – Even though the Cullman Bearcats and Fairview Lady Aggies didn’t claim a championship trophy in the 4th annual Mitch Smith Yule Tide Basketball Classic Wednesday, both teams ended the 2015 portion of their schedule with solid performances to be victorious.
Both prevailed in...
West Point Christmas Tournament: Day Three
WEST POINT – The annual West Point Christmas Tournament concluded Tuesday with four match-ups.
FAIRVIEW 72, RA HUBBARD 74
Both Fairview and RA Hubbard shot well in the first quarter, matching each other shot for shot. The only difference in the quarter was a buzzer beating...
Plenty of Excitement Expected for Final Day of Yule Tide Classic
HANCEVILLE – Intensity will be at full force Wednesday afternoon when the Holly Pond Broncos and Cullman Bearcats clash during the finale of the 4th annual Mitch Smith Chevrolet Yule Tide Basketball Classic.
It’s just for fifth place in the varsity division, but for the...
Cold Springs Falls to Westminster
ALBERTVILLE – It was a contrast in styles Monday afternoon when Cold Springs laced up their sneakers to take on the number one ranked team in Class 4A, the Westminster Wildcats. The fast paced offense of Cold Springs faced off against the grinding defense...
Upsets Among the First Day of the Cullman Yule Tide Classic
HANCEVILLE — Tournament basketball can present surprises. It did during the first day of the Mitch Smith Yule Tide Classic at Tom Drake Coliseum.
No. 2 Holly Pond experienced misfortune when the Broncos lost to Athens 64-59 in the first quarterfinal in the varsity division....
Good Hope Gains a Berth to Hayden Girls Christmas Tournament Semifinal
HAYDEN – Good Hope’s Lady Raiders have been a regular participant to the Hayden High School Christmas Tournament.
They made their presence felt as a championship contender in defeating Cordova 73-49 during the quarterfinal round Saturday afternoon.
Good Hope adjusted at halftime in which the Lady Raiders trailed...
West Point Christmas Tournament Day One
WEST POINT – Heavy rains and flooding of low-lying areas could do little to dampen the spirits of local fans as the flocked to the campus of West Point to witness the Christmas tradition of the West Point Christmas tournament.
FAIRVIEW 49, DANVILLE 52
The...
Fairview Lady Aggies Hang On in Battle with Arab
FAIRVIEW – A 17-point lead with 2:00 remaining seemed to be safe Tuesday night for the Fairview Lady Aggies.
But the Arab Lady Knights said, “Not so fast.”
Down by the large margin and time starting to run out, Arab made a gallant run, coming up short by one field...
Cold Springs Gets Revenge on Holly Pond
COLD SPRINGS — A score for the time being was settled by the Cold Springs Eagles Monday night in shooting their way by the Holly Pond Broncos 81-61.
The win snapped a 5-game victory streak for the Broncos, who lost for the first time in...
Cofer Gets Season High 30 in Raiders’ Victory Over Vinemont
GOOD HOPE — Junior forward Matt Cofer forgot about a tough performance on Monday night in a 60-25 Good Hope Raiders' loss to No. 5 Cold Springs and came back with his best game of the season Thursday evening in a 53-42 triumph over Vinemont at D.E. Ryan...
Holly Pond Rips the Cords in Area Win at Vinemont
VINEMONT — Between the second quarter and the third quarter, the Holly Pond Broncos could not be slowed down scoring wise by the Vinemont Eagles.
In this span, a total of 51 points were scored by the Broncos with Holly Pond running away from Vinemont Tuesday night...
Hanceville Bulldogs Upset Cold Springs Eagles
HANCEVILLE — Jose Orozco got the opportunity he wanted for the Hanceville Bulldogs. In the final 30 seconds with the game against Cold Springs tied and Hanceville in possession, Orozco stroked a three-pointer from the right wing that would send the Bulldogs to a...
Fairview Lady Aggies Resume Their Winning Ways
HANCEVILLE — Important business was taken care of by the Fairview Lady Aggies Thursday night in defeating the Hanceville Lady Bulldogs 66-33 at Lane Horton Gymnasium.
The win sends the Lady Aggies into a Friday night encounter against the Holly Pond Lady Broncos with the...
Saints hold strong, Lady Saints Falter
PENNINGTON — The Saint Bernard Saints proved they deserved the Class 1A #10 ranking when they invaded JB Pennington Thursday night.
The Saints set the tone early with back to back threes from Gavin Harris, coupled with a deep three ball from Evan Aldridge before...
Lawrence County Knocks Off Fairview Lady Aggies in 5A, Area 14 Encounter
FAIRVIEW — What was anticipated to be a battle royal between the top two clubs in Class 5A, Area 14 never materialized Tuesday evening.
Lawrence County’s Lady Red Devils had a suffocating defense on the Fairview Lady Aggies for the first half. It factored into...
Cullman Boys Win Nailbiter Against Lawrence County, Girls Fall
MOULTON — The Red Devils of Lawrence County had the range early Thursday night when the welcomed the Cullman Bearcats to town. The Red Devils sprinted out to a 7-0 run before a pair of free throws put Cullman on the board at the...
Cats, Lady Cats Drop a Pair on the Road
ARAB — The Arab Knights hit the floor Tuesday night with a purpose, to avenge their loss to the Cullman Bearcats in the Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament, and they were on point. The Knights shot the lights out in the early part of the...
Cold Springs Bests Addison
COLD SPRINGS — The Eagles came out cold in the first, but they quickly found their groove, outscoring the visiting Addison Bulldogs 18-7 in the first.
The Bulldogs looked to make a comeback in the second, hitting back to back trifectas, but Cold Springs kept...
Bearcats Win Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament
GAME ONE
West Point 66 - Hartselle 69
It was an offensive explosion in the fifth-place game between the West Point Warriors and the Hartselle Tigers. The Warriors got it going early thanks in part to Cameron Moors who had eight of the 26 Warriors...
Fairview Denied Championship in Lady Hawks Classic by Undefeated Athens
DANVILLE — Momentum built by the Fairview Lady Aggies from the second period in the Lady Hawks' Thanksgiving Classic championship game with undefeated Athens Friday night was not carried into the second half.
Athens got back control of the game thanks to a 15-4 advantage...
Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament Day Two
GAME ONE
Fairview 36 — Hartselle 75
Less than 24 hours removed from a 27-point loss to the Holly Pond Broncos, Hartselle suited up to take on the Fairview Aggies, looking for redemption.
The Tigers started off strong, opening the game on a 15-3 run, but Fairview's...
Broncos Dominate First Day of Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament
HOLLY POND — The "Fast32" strategy was in full effect Wednesday night in game one of the annual Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament. Gage Goodwin got the Bearcats started early with a defensive rebound against Brindlee Mountain and a coast to coast layup for the...
Fairview Lady Aggies Punch Ticket to Danville Tournament Semifinal Round
DANVILLE — It will be Fairview's first appearance in the Danville Lady Hawks Thanksgiving Classic semifinal round following a huge 48-39 victory Wednesday over Decatur in the quarterfinals.
Fairview utilized its quickness in the backcourt with Taylor Yeager, Jada Golden, Abby Schnittker, Lizzie Garrison and McKinna Yearwood...
Chambers Delivers in Cold Springs Win over Mortimer Jordan at Hanceville Tournament
HANCEVILLE – Triston Chambers was pleased to pull off an individual feat in becoming the leading scorer in Cullman County High School basketball history.
That took place Tuesday night with 33 points the Cold Springs Eagle senior sharpshooter delivered in the first round of the Hanceville Thanksgiving Tournament.
But what was...
Fairview, Cold Springs Win in First Round of Danville Girls Thanksgiving Tourney
DANVILLE – Two teams that faced each other Friday evening, invaded Morgan County Saturday and came back victorious in the first day of the 8th annual Danville Girls Thanksgiving Tournament.
Fairview and Cold Springs took the banner of Cullman County to a high level, entering the event with...
Holly Pond Wins Big on the Road
GOOD HOPE — Holly Pond came out like a house of fire Friday night as they visited the campus of Good Hope to take on the Raiders. Great defense and superb shooting led to an 8-0 that started the game and forced a time-out...
Winning Streak Extended to Three Games for Cullman Before Thanksgiving
CULLMAN – Cullman will take plenty of momentum into next week's Holly Pond Thanksgiving Tournament after the Bearcats toppled West Point 66-47 Thursday night on the newly painted floor at Cullman High School.
Cullman scored its season high during the current win streak with balanced...
Vinemont Boys Lose a Nail-biter, Girls Fall Big
VINEMONT — It was a hard-fought battle of attrition from the opening tip Tuesday night when the Vinemont Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders. The action started out tight, with each team trying to establish control. Matt Cofer of Good Hope got his team...
