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    PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Cleghorn earns 2nd invitation to ALABCA All-Star...

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – For the second straight season, West Point standout Aubry Cleghorn has earned an invitation the annual Alabama Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Event....

    Cullman NASP social distancing archery tournament June 15-30

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) reopens its archery program with a “socially distant” National Archery in Schools Program (NASP)...

    San Diego Padres select Levi Thomas in 2020 MLB Draft

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    TROY, Ala. – Junior Levi Thomas was selected by the San Diego Padres with the 109th pick in the fourth round of the 2020 MLB Draft, Thursday evening. Thomas becomes the sixth Trojan...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Smith signs with Huntingdon

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Former Bearcat Houston Smith is the latest local standout to make his college decision and he’ll be heading to Huntingdon to play for...

    PREP SPORTS: 4 local standouts earn “Terrific 20” honors

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – This year has been an unusual one for spring sports and so far, awards season is no different. Since there were so few...

    Meek High School’s Stuart Waldrep awarded Coaches’ Children Scholarship

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. –Ten Coaches’ Children Scholarship winners for the 2019-20 school year have been selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors &...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Local teams kick off summer workouts

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Its been a long spring, and I think a lot of people are craving a return to the normal day to day, but...

    PREP SPORTS: Senior Recognition held at St. Bernard

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- For the first time in eight weeks, Senior athletes gathered at St. Bernard on May 21 with their families to be recognized for...

    Vinemont Middle School refinishes gym floor

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    VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont Middle School just wrapped up a big project this week, repairing the gym’s floor. Principal Johnny Whaley explained the whole process and...

    AHSAA schools may begin summer activities June 1

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama High School Athletic Association member schools may re-open June 1, in accordance with Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Massey’s directive...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Tim Bellmon named Lady Bulldogs head coach

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After spending last season as an assistant on the sidelines with the Lady Bulldogs, former Wallace State assistant coach Tim Bellmon is taking...

    PREP TENNIS: Cullman’s Standifer, Murphree earn spots on North All-Star roster,...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – North-South Girls’ and Boys’ Tennis All-Star Teams for the recently canceled 2020 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week were announced Tuesday by Jamie Lee, Director...

    PREP GOLF: Fairview standouts Roberts, Lawson land on North All-Star Golf...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – North-South Girls’ and Boys’ Golf All-Star Teams for the 2020 AHSAA North-South All-Star Sports Week were announced Monday by Jamie Lee, Director of the...

    AHSAA Summer Conference and Coaching School will be a Virtual Conference...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Director Jamie Lee of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association  (AHSADCA)  announced Monday the Principals & Athletic Directors Conference scheduled for...

    Sports Column: ‘Best games I’ve ever covered’ vol. 2

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best games...

    Alabama’s Kolby Robinson selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Baseball...

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    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama senior infielder Kolby Robinson was selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Baseball Team, the organization announced Thursday. The CoSIDA Academic All-America program recognizes...

    Sports Column: ‘The best games I’ve ever covered’ vol. 1

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the...

    Nick’s picks: Top 10 sports comedies

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    With COVID-19 shutting down schools, businesses and seemingly everything else across the country, both movies and sports are experiencing an unprecedented hiatus. This is as good...

    AHSAA update regarding Safer at Home Order

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that beginning Monday, May 11, 2020, the COVID-19 Safer at Home Order will be amended by opening other...

    Wallace State’s Cheerleaders hosting virtual tryouts for 2020-2021 season, submission deadline...

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    HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s Cheerleading tryouts for the 2020-2021 season will be submitted virtually for the first time. Video submissions should be sent to coach...

    AHSAA Central Board approves new spring sports alignments

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board has approved spring sports’ alignments for the upcoming 2020-21 and 2021-21 classification period. The action was...

    Former Bearcat Kolby Robinson joining All Star Sports Training staff

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After several standout years on the baseball field with the Cullman Bearcats, the Wallace State Lions and the Alabama Crimson Tide, Kolby Robinson...

    Wallace State’s Sebastian Arce named ITA NJCAA 1st-team All-American

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    HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State tennis sophomore Sebastian Arce has been named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) NJCAA 1st-team All-American for men’s singles. Arce, a native...

    Holly Pond community celebrates lives of student athletes

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – Family, friends, teammates, coaches, teachers and more gathered at the baseball field at Holly Pond High School Monday night to...

    AHSAA Central Board approves and Legislative Council ratifies a record 11...

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    MONTGOMERY, AL –The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control approved and the Legislative Council ratified a record 11 legislative proposals Thursday during its...

    Wallace State’s Carter Goodwin named NJCAA Division I Honorable Mention All-American

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    HANCEVILLE, ALA. –  Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin continues to rack up individual honors. Goodwin was named a National Junior College Athletic...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Hughey commits to South Alabama

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Bearcats standout Jaylen Hughey has had a busy couple of months being recruited by schools all over the south and after racking up...

    Alabama’s Kira Lewis Jr. officially declares for 2020 NBA Draft

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    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama sophomore point guard Kira Lewis Jr. announced Tuesday that he will forego his final two seasons of college eligibility and keep his...

    Wallace State’s Carter Goodwin earns NJCAA Division I PING All-District IV...

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    HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin was named to the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I PING All-District IV Team by...

    PREP BASEBALL: Cruce brothers overcome tragedy on the diamond

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sports are often used as a way to escape the stresses of everyday life. We are learning to love sports now more than...

    Wallace State women’s basketball’s Imari Martin named NJCAA Division I 1st-team...

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    HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State women’s basketball guard Imari Martin is the program’s first National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 1st-team All-American. Martin, a sophomore,...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs standout Elizabeth Hill headed to Montevallo

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    BREMEN, Ala. – After racking up over 2,000 career points, earning First Team All-State honors two years in a row, helping lead the Lady Eagles to...

    PREP SPORTS: Local seniors reflect on their favorite games, moments from...

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    The spread of COVID-19 has brought an abrupt and unsatisfying end to the careers of senior athletes all over the state. This time of year should...

    “I get to finish with the girls I started with” –...

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    TUSCLOOSA, Ala. – With seemingly endless waves of bad news hitting the sports world day after day, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) was able to...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Bellmon signs with Marion Military Institute

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Another local athlete is preparing to take their talents to the next level. Hanceville’s Tyson Bellmon signed a scholarship to continue his playing...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill named 2A Player of the Year...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Déjà vu. For the second straight season, the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) has named Cold Springs standout Elizabeth Hill the Girls 2A...

    PREP BASEBALL: 2020 season recap; COVID-19 brings early end to spring...

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – With Gov. Ivey and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey’s announcement about students staying home for the rest of the school year...

    A special message from AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese

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    Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have closed, and spring sports will not have an opportunity...

    Perfect Game lists 3 Trojans as top MLB Draft prospects

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    Troy, Ala. – Three Trojans were named to Perfect Game's list of the nation's top 400 MLB Draft prospects, the organization announced earlier this week. Right-handed...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Where do local teams stand during the hiatus?

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – With schools shut down across the state, high school sports are in the middle of an unprecedented hiatus. As of now, a return...

    PREP SOCCER: West Point’s Amanda Dyer signs with Judson College

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – Monday was an exciting day for West Point’s Amanda Dyer. The senior goalkeeper signed a scholarship to continue her playing career with...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ Lacey commits to Maryville College

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Just a few weeks after Lawson Burgess signed his letter of intent to play for Huntingdon, another Eagles standout has chosen where he...

    CGCA’s Xtreme Allstars sweep All-Star Prep Nationals

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    ATLANTA, Ga. – Cullman Gymnastics & Cheer Academy’s Xtreme Allstars were back on the road last weekend for the All-Star Prep Nationals at the Georgia International...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill selected as finalist for 2A Player...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Schools, businesses, restaurants and sports are shutting down across the country but it’s still awards season for local basketball teams. The Alabama Sports...

    Andy Kennedy named UAB Head Men’s Basketball Coach

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Andy Kennedy has been named the seventh head coach of the University of Alabama at Birmingham men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Mark...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Toni West lands on 2020 North-South All-Star...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- North-South all-star squads for the upcoming AHSAA North-South All-Star Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Games have been selected and Lady Eagles Point...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s Dinkle headed to Huntingdon

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – After racking up over 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground and earning First-Team All-State honors in his senior season, Vinemont’s Dallin...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders topple Fairview, West Point on the road

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the Fairview Lady Aggies and Good Hope Lady Raiders made their way to West Point Monday night for some varsity matchups...

    PREP BASEBALL: Warriors sweep senior night doubleheader with Fairview

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – Fairview traveled to West Point Monday night for a pair of varsity matchups and an unorthodox senior night ceremony. Both the Warriors...

    PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville sweeps home doubleheader against Holly Pond

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond made the short trip to Hanceville for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night, but the Bulldogs sent the home with...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Broncos top Vinemont on the road 7-3; Saturday...

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    VINEMONT, Al. -- Holly Pond traveled to take on Vinemont Saturday as both teams looked to bounce back from losses but it was the Lady Broncos...

    ALL-STATE BOYS BASKETBALL: Holly Pond’s Chaney earns 1st Team honors, Hanceville’s...

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    MONTGOMERY, Al. – This year’s All-State selections on the boys side have been released by the Alabama Sports Writers Association and there is another first teamer...

    ALL-STATE GIRLS BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill lands on 1st team, West...

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    MONTGOMERY, Ala – The Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State Girls Basketball Teams have been unveiled and as per usual, there were several local standouts that earned All-State...

    PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split road doubleheader with James Clemens

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    MADISON, Al. – After wrapping up action in the Perfect Game High School Showdown in Hoover last week, the Bearcats were back on the...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope handles Holly Pond on the road 9-1

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Good Hope traveled to take on Holly Pond Thursday looking to snap a three-game losing streak while the Lady Broncos aimed to...

    PREP BASEBALL: Eagles knock off Danville at home 7-2; Thursday scoring...

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – Danville made the trip to Vinemont High School for a matchup with the Eagles Thursday night and the Hawks were sent home with...

    Sports leagues across the world being affected by coronavirus

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    The spread of coronavirus has been affecting people in different parts of the world for weeks but now sports leagues across the globe are being forced...

    PREP BASEBALL: West Point takes area opener over Hamilton 4-0

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – After sweeping a doubleheader with Priceville over the weekend, the Warriors returned home Tuesday night to host their area-opener against the Hamilton...

    WSCC women’s cross country team named Academic Team of the Year...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s women’s cross country team is the National Junior College Cross Country Coaches Association Academic Team of the Year after...

    PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs tops Holly Pond at home 9-3

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs returned home Monday night to host the Broncos of Holly Pond and after taking a 4-1 lead in the second inning,...

    St. Bernard launches NASP archery program

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - While St. Bernard is no stranger to world-class archery, the school is new to implementing its own archery program as part...

    PREP BASEBALL: West Point sweeps Priceville at home; Saturday scoring recap

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After a week of pouring rain, Saturday brought great weather and a day packed with local softball and baseball action across the state....

    PREP BASEBALL: Addison drops Saturday doubleheader against Lynn, Oakman

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    ADDISON, Ala. – On an absolutely beautiful day for baseball, Addison hosted county rival Lynn and Walker County foe Oakman for a pair of varsity matchups....

    PREP TRACK & FIELD: Bearcats edge Hartselle to win Cullman Invitational

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Teams from all over the area made their way to Oliver Woodard Stadium at Cullman High School Saturday to compete in this year’s...

    PREP BASEBALL: Waldrep tosses 1-hitter in Addison’s 3-0 win over Danville

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the 4A Danville Hawks (1-3) on a breezy evening at the Dawg Pound and the Bulldogs started their big senior right...

    ARCHERY: Vinemont High & Middle, East Elementary win at Cullman County...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Archery season is in full swing across Cullman County and a full field of local teams made their way to Good Hope...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors rally to knock off Brewer 11-6

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – After a week soaked in rain across the state, the West Point Lady Warriors were able to get back on the field...

    PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats defeat Northside, fall to DeSoto Central in extra...

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    HOOVER, Ala. – This year’s Perfect Game High School Showdown kicked off at the Hoover Metroplex Thursday and the Cullman Bearcats played their first matchup of...

    Baker’s game-winning layup sends No. 19 Wallace State women into Friday’s...

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    HANCEVILLE, ALA. –  Sophomore Jasmine Baker’s layup with 31.3 seconds remaining lifted Wallace State’s 19th-ranked women’s basketball team to a 59-57 victory over Chattahoochee Valley CC on...

    PREP BASEBALL: Cullman County Tournament postponed to April 10-11

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    Updated: 3/5/20 - 1:56 p.m. VINEMONT, Ala. –- This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament is moving to April. The tournament was originally scheduled to begin...

    Cullman SportsFit & Wellness Center hosts 2020 Alabama State Racquetball Championships

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman SportsFit & Wellness Center was the host for this year’s Alabama State Racquetball Championships and dozens of players made their way to...

    PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats roll past Grissom 10-5

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After splitting a pair of matchups on the road over the weekend, Cullman returned to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to...

    Woodson, Martin lift No. 19 Lady Lions past Bishop State in...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Freshman Jiselle Woodson scored a career-high 25 points and Imari Martin flirted with a triple-double, propelling Wallace State’s 19th-ranked women’s basketball...

    PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville knocks off Danville, Fairview on the road; Saturday...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview welcomed Danville and Hanceville to their place for some Saturday baseball action and the Bulldogs went home with a pair...

    Come cheer on the Cullman Hoop Stars!

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    CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Therapeutic Recreation’s (CTR) Cullman Hoop Stars special needs basketball league, formerly known as Miracle League Basketball, is in the fourth...

    PREP BASEBALL: Addison knocks off Hanceville 7-2

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- On a very chilly night at Addison High School, the 2-0 Addison Bulldogs hosted the 1-2 Hanceville Bulldogs to see which Bulldog would...

    Wallace State, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Parks & Rec hosting...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, Cullman County Parks and Recreation, Cullman City Parks...

    STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: No. 2 Cold Springs falls to No. 1...

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After another stellar season from the Cold Springs Lady Eagles, the defending 2A state champs made their way to Legacy Arena Friday morning...

    PREP BASEBALL: Addison blasts Falkville 10-0

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    ADDISON, Ala. -- On a brisk night at lovely Addison High School, the bulldogs hosted the Falkville Blue Devils in both teams’ second game of the...

    STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Eagles ready to defend crown against Collinsville

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For the second consecutive year, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are playing in the final game of the season with the 2A Girls...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Addison’s Luke Chambers signs with UNA

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    ADDISON, Ala. – Tuesday was a special day in the library at Addison High School. For the first time in nearly 30 years, an Addison football...

    PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ Burgess signs with Huntingdon

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Friends, families, teammates and coaches made their way to Jesse George Gymnasium at Cold Springs High School Wednesday morning to celebrate...

    Wallace State’s Putman reaches 1,100 career wins with Lions

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State baseball coach Randy Putman has reached the 1,100-win club. His Lions won a four-game series against Jefferson (Mo.) College...

    PREP BASEBALL: Cullman knocks off Homewood 9-2

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – After a weekend trip to Gulf Shores, the Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host the Homewood Patriots. Cullman got off to a...

    AHSAA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Hanceville’s postseason run ends in Final 4...

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – It’s been 20 years since the Hanceville Bulldogs were at the BJCC’s Legacy Arena to compete in the final four and they led...

    AHSAA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs defeats Central-Hayneville 61-46 to advance...

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cold Springs is heading back to the class 2A Girls State Championship Game and the Lady Eagles punched their ticket by toppling Central-Hayneville...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Wilkins tosses no-hitter against East Lawrence, Cullman’s Patterson collects...

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – This year’s “Warrior Battle” Tournament at West Point High School resumed Saturday morning and after defeating East Lawrence, Lawrence County and Curry...

    PREP BASEBALL: Addison opens season with 2-1 win over Good Hope

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    ADDISON, Ala. – After cancellations delayed the start of the season, the Addison Bulldogs got their 2020 campaign underway against the Good Hope Raiders Saturday. Addison's...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors tie Priceville, rout Columbia to open season;...

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – West Point’s Warrior Battle Tournament got underway Friday afternoon and it was opening day for the Lady Warriors. West Point was home...

    STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs, Hanceville preparing for Final 4 matchups

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The 2020 AHSAA State Basketball Tournament tips off Monday at the BJCC in Birmingham and there will be a strong local presence at...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Campbell’s game-winner sends Hanceville to first Final 4 since...

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Things are never boring with the Hanceville Bulldogs. After escaping Locust Fork in overtime in the sub-regional and upsetting No. 1 Piedmont in...

    PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls to Madison Academy 69-54 in Northwest...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A stellar season for the West Point Lady Warriors came to an end Wednesday morning in the Northwest Regional Championship Game....

    PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles defeat Hatton 50-47 to win back to...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For the second straight season, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are your Northwest Regional Champions and they’ll be at the BJCC in Birmingham...

    PREP BASEBALL: Addison opens 2020 season Friday

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    ADDISON, Ala. – Addison’s 2020 season is scheduled to open at home Friday against Danville. This is a season full of expectations and questions. Addison is coming...

    PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats sweep opening day doubleheader against Hazel Green

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    CULLMAN, Ala. – Baseball season has arrived and the defending 6A state champion Cullman Bearcats opened things up with a rematch of last year’s...

    WSCC sophomore Imari Martin reaches 1,000-point mark

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sophomore Imari Martin had already etched her spot among the top players in Wallace State women’s basketball history prior to Sunday’s...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s postseason run ends in sweet 16 with...

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Raiders were on the court for a Regional Tournament game for the first time since 2008 this morning and it...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview falls to Anniston 57-35 in Northeast Regional Semifinals

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Fairview and Anniston met in a rematch of last year’s Northeast Regional Final early Monday morning and the Lady Aggies were...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville upsets No. 1 Piedmont 52-50 in 2OT to...

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    JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – After surviving a thriller in the sub-regional at home against Locust Fork, the Hanceville Bulldogs traveled East Saturday night to face...

    PREP BASKETBALL: West Point rallies to defeat Mortimer Jordan 51-48 and...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Play at this year’s Northwest Regional Tournament resumed Saturday morning and at noon, the West Point Lady Warriors tipped off their regional semifinal...