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BSC’s incredible run ends in dramatic fashion

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EASTLAKE, OH. - The Birmingham-Southern baseball team fell 11-10 to #5 Wisconsin-Whitewater in a back-and-forth World Series elimination game on Sunday. In a high stakes elimination...

PREP SPORTS: ‘This team is not just a team, it’s a...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's Violet Adams spent several years competing with the Broncos track and field team and she shared some of...

Alabama’s season ends in 6-4 loss to Florida at WCWS Sunday

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball's 2024 season came to an end Sunday night at Devon Park, as the Crimson Tide lost to Florida, 6-4, in...

Alabama falls in back-and-forth contest with UCF 8-7

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Alabama baseball came up short, 8-7, against UCF in a back-and-forth contest at Dick Howser Stadium on the Florida State campus. Following...

More than 100 WSCC student athletes named on ACCC Commissioner’s Honor...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- More than 100 student athletes from all 12 sports teams at Wallace State Community College were recognized by the Alabama Community...

Wallace State promotes Crider to head cross country coach

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has promoted Tony Crider to head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country teams, President Dr....

NATIONAL CHAMPS! No. 1 Auburn beats Florida State 3-2 to win...

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CARLSBAD, Calif. – The job, at last, is finished. Throughout No. 1 Auburn's march to the program's first national championship, head coach Nick Clinard reminded...

Wallace State hires Joseph Simmons as women’s basketball coach

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has hired Joseph Simmons to lead the women’s basketball team, President Dr. Vicki Karolewics announced today. “We are...

Wallace State Men’s Golf 19th in nation; women’s Aidan Haithcock 22nd...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College men’s golf finished the season No. 19 in the nation after their appearance at the 2024 National...

CARDIAC KIDS: No. 1 Auburn advances to program’s first national final...

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CARLSBAD, Calif. – For the first time in program history, Auburn men's golf will play for a national championship as the Tigers used all...

Birmingham-Southern College World Series Block Party Send Off

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BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Birmingham-Southern College's baseball program invites all fans and supporters to join them at Tasty Town restaurant, located at 16 14th St....

ONTO OKC! Alabama Softball headed to its 15th Women’s College World...

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the 15th time in program history, Alabama softball will be heading to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City after...

No. 1 Auburn survives first cut at NCAA Championship

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CARLSBAD, Calif. – A third consecutive round of 5-over 293 on Sunday was enough to keep No. 1 Auburn men's golf above the first cutline...

PREP SPORTS: ‘The community will always have your back’: Cold Springs’...

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BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' senior Josh Winfrey played multiple sports in high school and had a great career. He talked about one of...

Curry hired as Wallace State Head Softball Coach, Cesepedes as Assistant

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community has hired former Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) softball coach Megan Curry to lead the Lions softball team, President Dr....

Wallace State women’s tennis 9th in the nation, men finish 16th

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s tennis team finished 9th in the nation after competing at the 2024 National Junior College Athletic...

Fairview’s Guyton inducted into UWA Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society

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LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama has announced 23 latest inductees into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society for the 2023-24 academic...

Wallace State tops Salt Lake 9-6 at NJCAA World Series

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OXFORD, Ala. -- The Lions’ bats were on fire during their first game at this year’s National Junior College Athletic Association Division I World...

PREP SPORTS: ‘Put all your faith and trust in the Lord’:...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville senior Katie Twilley had a great sports career and made some great memories during her playing days. She played with...

Wallace State’s Luke Fernandez named ACCC Pitcher of the Year

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State student-athlete Luke Fernandez was named Pitcher of the Year by the Alabama Community College Conference. Fernandez led the ACCC in...

PREP SPORTS: ‘I will cherish the memories and friends I made...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Dakota Overton is preparing to graduate later this month and in this interview he discussed his stellar...

Auburn men’s golf sweeps SEC yearly awards

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After a record-smashing regular season that culminated in the program's fifth Southeastern Conference Championship, No. 1 Auburn men's golf was recognized...

‘I’ve never let anything hold me back’: Bronco blade runner Daniel...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond student Daniel Figueroa put together another great season on the track and on the hardwood this year. Daniel...

‘It means a lot to play where my daddy did’: Good...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – At the Smith household, playing for the Good Hope Raiders has become something of a family tradition and just one...

WSCC Women’s Golf places 3rd at NJCAA Women’s South District Championship

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s golf team finished third in the district at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s...

‘It’s going to make a huge difference’: Hanceville Softball celebrates new...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville High School Softball hosted an open house to celebrate and show off its new additions to the Rayford Talley Athletic...

PREP SOFTBALL: Vinemont splits East Regional matchups with Hokes Bluff, Geraldine

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ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hit the road to begin their run at this year’s 3A East Regional Tournament at Sand Mountain Park...

PREP SOFTBALL: Meek splits North Regional games with Belgreen, Marion County

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FLORENCE, Ala. – After winning the Area 14 championship last week, the Meek Tigers were back in action at the 1A North Regional Tournament...

PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman eliminated from North Regional with 6-3 loss to...

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FLORENCE, Ala. – After splitting their first 6A North Regional matchups with Hazel Green and Fort Payne Monday, the Cullman Bearcats were back on...

PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats split North Regional matchups with Hazel Green, Fort...

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FLORENCE, Ala. – This year’s North Regional Softball Tournament got off to a slow start due to wet conditions at Coffee O’Neal Park in...

STATE TRACK MEET: ‘Blessed is an understatement’: Cold Springs wins back...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After a great showing on Friday, the Cold Springs Eagles continued their dominant run at this year’s AHSAA State Track Meet...

STATE TRACK MEET: Edgeworth sets state 1600-Meter record; Locals earn medals...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s state track meets are underway in Cullman and Gulf Shores and our local athletes have already collected an impressive...

Chesley Oaks Open returning after multiyear hiatus

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CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all golf tournament enthusiasts – the Chesley Oaks Open will return Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, for the first time...

AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Vinemont, Cullman advance to Regionals; Good Hope eliminated

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BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – After splitting their opening matchups with Susan Moore and J.B. Pennington Friday, the Vinemont Lady Eagles returned to Blountsville for this...

AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Good Hope eliminates Hanceville, Meek wins area championship

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PRICEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Hanceville traveled to Priceville for this year’s 4A, Area 13 Tournament Saturday and after falling in their opening...

PREP SOFTBALL: West Point eliminates Fairview in area tournament, Vinemont splits...

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SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Fairview hit the road to Springville Friday afternoon to get this year’s 5A, Area 12 Tournament underway and...

Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Tennis win ACCC Titles

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s men’s and women’s tennis teams each earned Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) titles at the ACCC Men’s and Women’s...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison falls to Coosa Christian in round 2

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ADDISON, Ala. – After sweeping Covenant Christian on the road in round one, the Addison Bulldogs were back home Thursday night to host Coosa...

PREP SOFTBALL: Big 1st innings propels West Point past Holly Pond...

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West Point 16 - Holly Pond 3 West Point's offense exploded in the bottom of the first inning. After a leadoff single by Macayla Wilkins,...

PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to top Holly Pond 8-6;...

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope hosted a varsity matchup with their county rivals from Holly Pond Tuesday night and the Lady Raiders fended...

‘I can’t think of a better event to show that the...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Over 1,700 Cullman County students made their way to Temple Baptist Church Tuesday for a special presentation on mental health from...

Good Hope City Council recognizes state champions

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its second April council meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the...

PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs earns wins over Addison, Dora; Monday scoring...

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Cold Springs 9 - Addison 6 Brooklyn Ingram hit a one-out single and later scored on an RBI single by Adriana Young to give the...

No. 1 Auburn dominates Mossy Oak Collegiate to collect 4th consecutive...

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WEST POINT, Miss. – It was a showing of pure dominance for No. 1 Auburn men's golf Tuesday as the Tigers finished the Mossy...

With the next pick: Auburn DB Jaylin Simpson

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AUBURN, Ala. – In the transfer portal era, Jaylin Simpson exemplifies an exception to the rule. He came to Auburn, and here he stayed. Through five seasons and...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont drops round 1 matchup at Gordo

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GORDO, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Gordo for a round one playoff matchup Friday night but after dropping game one to the...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Fairview falls at Madison Academy

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MADISON, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Madison Academy to battle the Mustangs in the opening round of the state playoffs Friday afternoon but unfortunately...

PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Hanceville, Holly Pond eliminated on the road, Addison...

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- Three local teams hit the road for the start of this year’s state playoffs Thursday night and two of them were...

PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview collects 14-2 win over Holly Pond, Tuesday scoring...

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Fairview 14 - Holly Pond 2 Fairview didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard against Holly Pond. Kylie Kovar's RBI triple brought home Emily...

6 IN A ROW: West Point tops Fairview 9-3 to claim...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – West Point and Fairview clashed in this year’s Cullman County Tournament Championship Game at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night and for...

COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Eagles, Raiders, Aggies advance on day 1

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament is underway at Fairview High School’s Mark Moore Field and three teams secured spots in...

PREP TRACK & FIELD: Holly Pond, Fairview capture county championships; Cold...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track and Field Championships were hosted at Fairview High School Monday and two new teams claimed county...

PREP BASEBALL: Arteaga walks it off in the 9th to secure...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After dropping game one at Good Hope 11-2 Friday, the Bulldogs bounced back Saturday with a walk-off win over the Raiders...

PREP BASEBALL: Raiders collect 11-2 area win over Hanceville

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After a week filled with postponements and wet weather, the Good Hope Raiders finally got the chance to host the...

Wallace State Basketball Coach Allen Sharpe hired by UAH

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College announces that women’s and men’s head basketball coach Allen Sharpe has accepted a position as head coach...

Wallace State’s Williams earns NJCAA third team All-American honors

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Jimmie Williams, the freshman guard for the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team, has been named to the National Junior...

WSCC Men’s Golf battles back to take 2nd place in ACCC...

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ONEONTA, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College men’s golf pushed through the final round of play at the Alabama Community College Conference Region 22...

Tiger Trail of Auburn inducts Class of 2024

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Sidewalk plaques of Auburn greats Takeo Spikes, Kasey Cooper, Caitlin Atkinson-Tomlin and Cliff Ellis will soon grace downtown Auburn AUBURN, Ala. – A Fantastic Four representing three...

AHSAA SPOTLIGHT: Cold Springs senior Ethan Edgeworth sets AHSAA 3200-meter record

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MONTGOMERY – Baker High School’s Myla Reed recorded the state’s fastest outdoor time in two sprint events last week, and Cold Springs High School senior Ethan Edgeworth set...

PREP SOFTBALL: West Point fends off Fairview 5-4, Monday scoring recap

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West Point 5 - Fairview 4 (Softball) A solo home run off the bat of Brinlee Phillips gave West Point an early 1-0 lead in...

Auburn legend Mike Kolen passes away

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AUBURN, Ala. – Nicknamed "Captain Crunch" for his rugged tackling, former Auburn linebacker Mike Kolen passed away Wednesday at the age of 76. A 1985...

Cam Coleman, Towns McGough shine in Auburn A-Day scrimmage

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AUBURN, Ala. – Hometown freshman Towns McGough kicked seven field goals and drilled a 58-yarder on the final play to give Auburn's offense a...

PREP BASEBALL: Elrod’s walk-off sac fly leads Fairview past Hayden 5-4,...

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Aggies took game one of their area series with Hayden 8-0 on the road Wednesday and they returned home to...

PREP BASEBALL: West Point takes area series over Jasper with 12-1...

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WEST POINT, Ala. – After taking game one of their area series at Jasper Wednesday night, the West Point Warriors returned home Thursday for...

PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs races past Altamont 13-10, Wednesday scoring recap

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Cold Springs 13 - Altamont 10 (Baseball) Cold Springs didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard against Altamont. They batted around and scored six...

COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Good Hope downs Fairview 6-3 to win county...

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VINEMONT, Ala. – For the first time in nine seasons, a new team stepped up to claim the county championship at the Vinemont Sports...

‘This is an exciting day’: Miracle League celebrates opening day on...

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CULLMAN, Ala. – Monday night was a special one at Field of Miracles as a crowd of players and supporters gathered at the facility...

COUNTY SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT: Broncos, Aggies, Raiders advance on day 1

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VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Softball Tournament is underway and three teams secured spots in the semifinals on day one. Fairview handled...

Auburn early enrollees eager for A-Day: ‘An opportunity to learn’

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AUBURN, Ala. – Between the weight room and training table, Auburn freshman receivers Cam Coleman and Bryce Cain are readying for the rigors of Southeastern Conference football. The early enrollees see...

A-Day set for April 13

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The 2024 Alabama Golden Flake A-Day Game will be played on Saturday, April 13 at 3 p.m. CT in Bryant-Denny Stadium and...

PREP BOWLING: ‘Practice with a purpose’: West Point’s Kevin Vance bowls...

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CULLMAN, Ala. -- After a great season bowling with the Warriors this winter, West Point senior bowler Kevin Vance put together another stellar performance...

PREP BASEBALL: Cullman collects wins over Palatine, Enterprise

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HOOVER, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Hoover Saturday morning for a pair of varsity games, and they returned home with a pair...

Wild pitch leads Alabama to 4-3 win over South Carolina

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball clawed back from an early deficit for a 4-3 win over 10th-ranked South Carolina on Thursday evening at Sewell-Thomas Stadium....

Season rewind: Bruce Pearl reviews Auburn’s SEC championship, NCAA exit

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AUBURN, Ala. – Still feeling the sting from an NCAA Tournament defeat, Auburn coach Bruce Pearl credited his opponent, defended his players, praised the...

PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats down Chelsea in 10 innings, Wednesday scoring recap

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Cullman 6 - Chelsea 3 (Baseball) (10 innings) Cullman got off to a quick start in their game against Chelsea. Jonah Inman reached on an...

Wallace State’s season ends with 63-58 loss to Indian Hills in...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team’s season came to an end in a hard-fought battle against Indian Hills Community College...

Cullman set to host MLF Toyota Series at Smith Lake

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CULLMAN, Ala. (March 26, 2024) – The Major League Fishing (MLF) Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to visit Cullman, Alabama, next week, April 4-6,...

Lions advance to 2nd round of NJCAA Tournament

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HANCEVILLE, AL — A hot second half by the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team put the Lions in the winners’ bracket after...

PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs earns 4-3 win at Holly Pond, Monday...

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HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Holly Pond for a spring break matchup Monday afternoon and after falling behind in...

Registration for the 41st Alabama State Games off and running

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Registration for the 41st Alabama State Games opened March 1 at ALAGAMES.com and has been growing steadily. Soccer, baseball and first-year-sport...

Pro Day: Former Tigers show out for NFL scouts in last...

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AUBURN, Ala. – In 2019, Jaylin Simpson, Nehemiah Pritchett and Zion Puckett arrived at Auburn together. Three years later, D.J. James joined them as...

WSCC Women’s Golf finishes 2nd at home tournament; ranked 15th in...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State’s women’s golf team finished second to Shelton State Community College this week at the Wallace State Spring Invite. Held on...

WSCC Men’s Basketball to take on Lee College in first game...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s men’s basketball team are making their way to Hutchinson, Kansas, to compete in the National Junior College...

PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to No. 1 Springville 7-1, Thursday...

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WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors returned home Thursday afternoon to take on top-ranked Springville. Thursday is World Down Syndrome Awareness...

PREP BASEBALL: Holly Pond splits doubleheader with West End, Tuesday scoring...

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Holly Pond 10 - West End 9 (Baseball) (Game One) West End struck first in its opening at-bats as an RBI groundout and an RBI...

PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats rally to topple Lawrence County 10-9

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals Monday night, the Bearcats were back on the field Tuesday for a matchup against a strong Lawrence...

PREP SOFTBALL: Big 5th inning propels West Point to 15-4 win...

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West Point 15 - Fairview 4 (Softball) West Point got on the scoreboard in their opening at-bats. Three walks loaded the bases for Katie Beth...

PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope’s Benefield tosses no-hitter in 11-0 win at...

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope made the quick trip over to Hanceville for a matchup against its county rivals Monday night and Molly Benefield...

Meet the Coaches: Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix

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AUBURN, Ala. – In a turbulent profession where turnover is the norm, Derrick Nix’s 16-year coaching stint at Ole Miss was the exception. Through four head...

PREP BASEBALL: Fairview sweeps doubleheader with Dora, Douglas; Saturday scoring recap

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field hosting a doubleheader Saturday and they improved to 12-3 on the...

PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats drop doubleheader with Mountain Brook

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CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a 6-0 win at Homewood earlier this week, the Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Saturday to...

Wallace State’s Williams, Winfrey, Grant earn ACCC postseason awards

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College basketball players Jimmie Williams, Jaden Winfrey and Emariah Grant were each recognized by the Alabama Community College...

PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville falls to J.B. Pennington 11-9, Thursday scoring recap

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HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of wins against Fultondale on Tuesday, the Hanceville Bulldogs looked to continue that momentum on Thursday afternoon...

PREP BASEBALL: Fairview pulls away to top Falkville 15-5

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After handling Cleveland on the road 10-3 Monday, Fairview was back at home at Mark Moore Field Thursday night for a...

Auburn’s Broome named semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year...

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ATLANTA – Junior All-American forward/center Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award as announced by the Atlanta...

PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Springville 14-1, Tuesday scoring recap

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FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies rode a four-game winning streak into their matchup against Springville Tuesday afternoon, but it was all Lady...

PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope edges Cold Springs in extra innings 6-5

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GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Good Hope for a varsity matchup with the Raiders Tuesday afternoon and after falling...

PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview plates 4 in the 7th to top Cold...

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BREMEN, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Cold Springs to take on the Lady Eagles Monday night and after falling behind 3-0 in the third...

PREP BASEBALL: Lake lifts Addison over Winston County 2-0

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ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison hosted the Winston County Yellow Jackets for an important county matchup Monday night and the game did not disappoint. Addison came...

PREP BASEBALL: Johnson, Dahlke toss combined no-hitter to lead Cullman past...

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HOMEWOOD, Ala. – The Bearcats traveled to Homewood for a varsity matchup Monday afternoon and thanks to a great combined effort on the mound...