PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison preparing for huge showdown with No.1 Wadley
ADDISON, Ala. - The quarterfinals of the 2025 AHSAA State Football Playoffs concluded last week, and Addison was the only local team to emerge victorious. The Bulldogs trailed Marion County, 16-8, in the first half, but they took control of the ballgame in the...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats deliver strong showing at state swim meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman High School Bearcat Swim Team turned in an impressive performance at the AHSAA State Swim Meet held this past weekend in Huntsville. Competing among 523 athletes from 76 schools across all divisions, CHS advanced to finals (top 16) in...
Crane Hill’s Thomas Turnbull named to 2025 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team is welcoming its 12 newest members.
Nearly 200 students in grades 10-12 applied for the prestigious honor. A panel of judges consisting of representatives from the sportfishing industry carefully considered the tournament resumes and extracurricular...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 10 Good Hope falls to No. 5 Plainview in quarterfinals 28-7
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After advancing with a 31-7 win at West Morgan last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back home at James W. Shabel Stadium to host Plainview in the quarterfinals Thursday night. The Raiders had their hands full with the Bears...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 4 Fairview’s postseason run ends with 16-14 loss to Scottsboro
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview advanced with a road win over Jacksonville last week and were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Thursday night to face Scottsboro in the 5A quarterfinals. The Wildcats took advantage of several explosive plays to build a 13-7 lead in...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison advances to semifinals with 28-22 win at Marion County
GUIN, Ala. – After dominating their second-round matchup against Berry 39-6 last week, the Bulldogs hit the road for a quarterfinal battle at Marion County Thursday night. The Red Raiders were able to build a 16-8 lead over Addison in the first half, but...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bulldogs, Aggies, Raiders gearing up for quarterfinal matchups
Updated Nov. 20, 2025, at 1:14 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second round of the state playoffs concluded last Friday night, and three local teams clinched a spot in the quarterfinal round: the Addison Bulldogs, Fairview Aggies and Good Hope Raiders. The challenges will only...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects road sweep of Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs took on the West Point Warriors in a pair of county games at home on Tuesday night, and West Point took home a pair of very impressive wins on the road. The Lady Warriors dominated the Lady Bulldogs...
2 nationally ranked (local) powerhouses to clash Thursday night at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, AL - Basketball fans are in for a treat this Thursday, Nov 20, at 7:30 p.m., when two nationally ranked programs sitting roughly 40 miles apart face off in a high-stakes showdown. The Snead State Community College Parsons, ranked No. 19 in NJCAA Division II,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders knock off Lady Aggies, 53-25
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Good Hope Lady Raiders traveled to take on the Fairview Lady Aggies in an early county matchup on Monday night. After a close first quarter, Good Hope quickly broke the game wide open in the second, outscoring Fairview, 17-6, and...
20-0! WSCC completes perfect season, claims inaugural ACCC Flag Football Championship
DOTHAN, Ala. — A dream that began less than a year ago became reality on Sunday, Nov. 16, as Wallace State flag football captured the inaugural ACCC Flag Football Championship with a commanding 27–6 win over Shelton State at Rip Hewes Stadium. The top-seeded...
PREP SPORTS: Roundup from Thursday-Saturday
Thursday, Nov. 13
Prep Basketball
Vinemont 59 - Cullman Christian 27 (VG)
Vinemont 77 - Cullman Christian 20 (VB)
Cullman 75 - Cordova 7 (VG)
Cullman 67 - Carbon Hill 25 (VB)
Prep Bowling
Fairview 1,288 - Good Hope 1,139 (VB)
Good Hope 742 - Fairview 722 (VG)
Friday, Nov. 14
Prep Bowling
James Clemens...
PRO FISHING: Eva’s Anaya leads charge into 2026 Elite Series
CLEWISTON, Fla. — It was only last July when Fisher Anaya wrapped up his final high school tournament. Now, the 19-year-old is achieving his dream of becoming a professional angler.
Anaya claimed the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops points race,...
FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State survives triple-OT thriller to advance to ACCC Championship Game
Lions defeat Snead State 33–32 in an instant classic in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. — In one of the most dramatic and unforgettable games of the inaugural ACCC flag football season, top-seeded Wallace State survived a heart-pounding three-overtime battle to defeat Snead State 33–32 in the...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison rolls past Berry 39-6 to advance
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Berry Wildcats on an absolutely perfect night for football in the second round of the 1A state playoffs. Addison won going away on the scoreboard 39-6, but the game was much closer than the score would indicate. Berry actually moved...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 4 Fairview advances with 28-13 win at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – After edging out Arab in the opening round last week, the Fairview Aggies traveled to Jacksonville for a round two battle with the Eagles Friday night. Fairview went into the locker room holding a 7-0 lead at the break, but the...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 10 Good Hope topples No. 3 West Morgan 31-7 to advance
TRINITY, Ala. – After toppling Cherokee County in the opening round last week, the Good Hope Raiders hit the road for another heavy weight matchup at unbeaten West Morgan Friday night. The Rebels struck first, taking a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Meek falls to No. 1 Wadley 52-8
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek toppled Woodville on the road in the opening round last week but the Tigers had their hands full when they returned home to host top-ranked Wadley in round two Friday night. The Bulldogs built a 32-0 lead in the first...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bulldogs, Aggies, Raiders, Tigers gearing up for 2nd round matchups
Updated Nov. 13, 2025, at 9:37 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first round of the state playoffs is in the books, and four local teams advanced to the second round. They all have some big challenges ahead of them on Friday night. The Addison Bulldogs...
PREP BASKETBALL: Veterans Day Tip-Off Classic scores
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Several local teams took part in this year's Veterans Day Tip-Off Classic inside Tom Drake Coliseum at Wallace State Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Scores
Geneva 51 - Fairview 38 (VB)Holly Pond 59 - Southside-Gadsden 44 (VG)Good Hope 81 - Dora 41...
Wallace State Cross Country battles snowy conditions at NJCAA Division II National Championships
FORT DODGE, Iowa — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country teams capped their seasons on the sport’s biggest stage Saturday, competing in the NJCAA Division II National Championships at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa. After spending two days preparing in...
Wallace State women roll past Southern Crescent Tech with dominant 96-20 victory
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State women’s basketball continued its strong start to the season Saturday afternoon, overwhelming Southern Crescent Technical College 96-20 at Traditions Bank Arena. The Lions opened the game with a stifling defensive performance, outscoring SCTC 27-0 in the first quarter and...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Vinemont makes school history at AHSAA State Championship
The following is a guest article from April Powell
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School’s Cross Country team made school history at the 2025 AHSAA 3A State Championship Nov. 8, bringing home multiple All-State honors and record-breaking performances.
Senior Brady Johnson claimed the 3A Boys State...
West Point cheerleaders headed to nationals
WEST POINT, Ala.- The West Point High School varsity cheerleading squad last month won first place at the UCA Space Center Regional in Huntsville. It was one of eight local squads to qualify for the National High School Cheerleading Championship, which will take place...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs girls win state; boys finish runner-up
DANVILLE, Ala. - The 2025 AHSAA Cross Country State Championship took place in Danville on Saturday morning, and the Cold Springs girls and boys took home some more hardware. The Lady Eagles finished as the 1A-2A state champions, while the Eagles ended up taking home the...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont falls at No. 10 Westbrook Christian
RAINBOW CITY, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Rainbow City for a first-round matchup against Westbrook Christian Friday night and they had their hands full with the Warriors. The Eagles trailed 21-0 at halftime and the Warriors continued pulling away in the second...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Meek topples Woodville on the road 42-25 to advance
WOODVILLE, Ala. – After finishing with the third seed in Region 7, the Meek Tigers hit the road for a round one game at Woodville Friday night, and it was a nailbiter. Meek trailed 19-12 at halftime but dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: ‘They just never backed down’: No. 10 Good Hope tops Cherokee County 28-26 to advance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders kicked off their postseason run with a heavy-weight matchup against Cherokee County Thursday night. The Warriors struck first to take an early lead and took a 13-7 lead before halftime, but the Raiders responded in the...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison advances with 71-39 win over Ragland
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Ragland Purple Devils in a first-round playoff matchup, and the Bulldogs were not very good hosts as they won easily, 71-39. Don't let the score fool you, this game was a mismatch from start to finish. The Purple Devils scored...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: West Point falls at Scottsboro 45-14
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – West Point travelled to Scottsboro for a first-round playoff matchup against the Wildcats and it was a tough night for the Warriors. Scottsboro hit on several explosive plays in the first half to jump out to a 31-0 lead and West...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 4 Fairview fends off Arab 14-7 to advance
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Arabian Knights made the short trip down SR-69 for a first-round battle at Dafford Smith Stadium Thursday night, and it was the first time these two neighboring schools have played one another since 1977. The score was knotted at 7...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: 6 local teams preparing for 1st round matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2025 regular season is officially in the books, and six local teams are turning their attention to the postseason. Addison, Fairview and Good Hope will host first-round playoff games, while Meek, Vinemont and West Point will hit the road to...
2nd annual Diamond Club Cornhole Tournament returns Nov. 8 to support Vinemont Baseball
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School baseball program will host its second annual Diamond Club Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning at 11 a.m. at 1995 County Road 1518 in Cullman. Registration opens at 10 a.m., and the cost to enter is...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond caps season with shootout win over Cleveland
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was back home for its season finale against Cleveland on Halloween night and the Broncos avoided a scare in the second half. Holly Pond went into the locker room leading 28-6 at halftime but the Panthers came out...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview rallies to top Good Hope 14-7 and remain unbeaten
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders made the trip down SR-69 to Dafford Smith Stadium in Fairview on a wet, chilly Thursday night to take on the unbeaten Aggies and this was a hard-fought, physical clash between the county rivals. Good Hope got...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops regular season finale to Brewer 24-17
WEST POINT, Ala. – After clinching a playoff spot last week against Ardmore, the West Point Warriors looked to carry that momentum over into their home game against the Brewer Patriots on Thursday night. It was a tightly contested game but Brewer's kickoff return for a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek caps regular season with 34-6 win at Carbon Hill
CARBON HILL, Ala. – Meek made the trip to Carbon Hill for its regular season finale Thursday night, and the Tigers took control of this one early. Meek went into the locker room with a 22-0 advantage at halftime and maintained a comfortable lead...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville’s season ends with 70-15 loss at Oak Grove
OAK GROVE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road to wrap up their season at Oak Grove Thursday night and they had their hands full with the Tigers. Oak Grove jumped out to a 57-15 lead in the first half and with the...
STATE VOLLEYBALL: ‘We all did it for each other’: Addison downs Meek to capture 15th state championship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Addison and Meek clashed in a Winston County themed 1A State Championship Match at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham on Wednesday and the Bulldogs are adding some more hardware to an already packed trophy case. Addison defeated their county rivals 3-0...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions stay perfect with doubleheader thumping of Calhoun
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cold weather, tough conditions, and a resilient opponent couldn’t slow Wallace State flag football on Sunday, as the Lions pushed their record to 14-0 with back-to-back wins over Calhoun at Woodard Stadium. Wallace State opened the day with a hard-fought 33-20 victory...
Auburn’s Atkins, McPherson earn SEC weekly honors
AUBURN, Ala. – Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins and kicker Alex McPherson have been named Southeastern Conference players of the week for their roles in the Tigers’ 33-24 win at Arkansas, the SEC announced Monday.
The SEC’s co-defensive player of the week, Atkins led Auburn with a career-high 13 tackles, including four...
Cullman County Youth Football playoff scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The postseason has arrived for all our youth football teams and we had a busy slate of big games happening Saturday. Holly Pond hosted the Cullman County Youth Football Playoff semifinals, and the Cullman Football Academy had three teams in...
Wallace State Men’s Soccer wins ACCC Championship in dramatic overtime
MILLBROOK, AL — Wallace State men's soccer captured the ACCC Conference Championship on Sunday with a thrilling 2-1 overtime victory over Southern Union at 17 Springs.
The Lions showed tremendous resilience after conceding in the opening 15 minutes. Despite creating several quality chances throughout regulation,...
Wallace State Cross Country sweeps ACCC Championships at John Hunt Park
HUNTSVILLE, AL — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross-country teams left no doubt at the ACCC Conference/Region 22 Championships on Friday at John Hunt Park, sweeping both team titles in dominating fashion.
The men’s team turned in a perfect score of 15 points, claiming the top...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point punches playoff ticket with 25-20 win over Ardmore
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors were back home hosting a region game against Ardmore Friday night and the fourth and final playoff spot in Region 7 was on the line. West Point got out to an early lead and held off...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Addison races past Phillips 48-6
BEAR CREEK, Ala. – Addison traveled to Bear Creek to take on the Phillips Bears Friday night, looking to close out their region slate undefeated. It was also Addison's last regular season game since they have a bye week next Friday. Addison cruised to a 48-6...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs falls at Falkville, 28-22
FALKVILLE, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles made a quick trip to Falkville to cap their regular season against the Blue Devils, and the Eagles lost a nail biter on the road. Cold Springs trailed 20-14 at halftime and took a 2-point lead in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to Collinsville on the road, 45-22
COLLINSVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond traveled to Collinsville for a huge region matchup Friday night but unfortunately for Bronco fans, they were unable to contain the Panthers’ offense and Collinsville was able to pick up a 45-22 win.
The Panthers put together three scoring drives...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek handles Vina at home 52-8
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek was back home at Tiger Stadium to host a region game with Vina Friday night, and the Tigers were in control of this one from start to finish. Meek built a 44-0 lead in the first half and with the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Phil Campbell, 76-29
PHIL CAMPBELL, Ala. – Hanceville hit the road for a region battle at Phil Campbell Friday night and it was another tough night for the Bulldogs. The Bobcats jumped out to a 54-14 lead in the first half and cruised to a 76-29 win...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont drops region game at Winfield, 47-7
WINFIELD, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Winfield to face the Pirates in their final regular season game but unfortunately it was a tough night for the injury plagued Eagles. Vinemont went into the locker room trailing 33-7 at halftime and the Pirates tacked on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman caps regular season with 22-19 win at Buckhorn
NEW MARKET, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats wrapped up their regular season on the road against Buckhorn Friday night and they returned home with a big win to cap the year. The ‘Cats took advantage of some explosive plays in the first half to...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 10 Good Hope downs Dora 35-15
DORA, Ala. – Good Hope made the trip to Dora for a region matchup with the Bulldogs Friday night and after a slow start in the first half, the Raiders racked up 28 points in the second half to pull away with a 35-15...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview remains unbeaten with 40-10 win at East Limestone
ATHENS, Ala. – Fairview hit the road for a matchup at East Limestone Friday night, and it was another good night for the Aggies. Fairview built a 33-3 lead in the first half and held off the Indians in the second half to secure...
Wallace State Women’s Basketball ranked No. 15 in NJCAA DI Preseason Poll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — The Wallace State women’s basketball program will open the 2025-26 season nationally recognized, earning the No. 15 spot in the NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Rankings. The Lions are one of only two Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) teams in the...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions collect dominant wins over Lurleen B. Wallace, Bishop State
MILLBROOK, Ala. — Wallace State flag football delivered another dominant performance on Sunday, rolling to a 54-0 conference win over Lurleen B. Wallace at 17 Springs. The Lions capped off a dominant day at 17 Springs on Sunday with a 48-0 victory over Bishop State, improving to...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles win 22nd, 20th consecutive county titles
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Cross Country Championships were held in Fairview on Tuesday, and it was a familiar sight when the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles hoisted two more trophies. Cold Springs’ boys (34 points) secured their 22nd consecutive county...
Cullman County Youth Football week 9 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2025 youth football regular season is now over, and there were some huge games that went on around the local area that helped determine which four teams from each division will be in this year's playoffs. The Cullman Bearcats faced...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek routs Cherokee on the road 54-6
CHEROKEE, Ala. – Meek made the trip to Cherokee for a region game against the Indians Friday night, and the Tigers dominated this one from start to finish. Meek led 40-6 at halftime and the Tigers cruised through the second half on their way...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs loses nailbiter at Southeastern, 13-8
REMLAP, Ala. – Cold Springs hit the road for a big region game at Southeastern Friday night, and points were hard to come by in this one. After a scoreless first half, the Eagles led 8-7 with just under nine minutes remaining in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 10 Good Hope holds on to top Fayette County 24-22
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After dropping their first game of the season at Hamilton last week, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to take on Fayette County in another big region battle Friday night. It was a hard-fought, physical game between both teams from start to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s win streak ends with 40-14 loss to Oakman
VINEMONT, Ala. – Vinemont hosted Oakman for senior night on Friday and after pulling off a great win at Gordo last week, it was a perfect spot for a letdown game for the Eagles. Unfortunately for the home crowd, that’s exactly what happened, and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman celebrates senior night with 37-13 win over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home for a region battle against Decatur Friday night and after a slow three quarters offensively, the ‘Cats scored 21 points in the fourth to pull away with a 37-13 win over the Red Raiders.
The Bearcats...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond falls to No. 3 Fyffe, 54-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was back home for a region battle against third-ranked Fyffe Friday night and the Red Devils gave the Broncos trouble early. Fyffe built a commanding, 34-6 lead in the first half and kept Holly Pond at arm’s length...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Winfield at home 48-21
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville was back home to host a region matchup against Winfield Friday night and unfortunately for the home crowd, the Bulldogs are still searching for the first win. Winfield went into the locker room up 41-0 at halftime and Hanceville got...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview survives with 41-39 win at Sardis
BOAZ, Ala. – Fairview made the trip over to Sardis for a non-region matchup Friday night and the Lions gave the Aggies all they could handle. Sardis jumped out to a 13-0 lead and scored just before halftime to take a 26-20 lead at...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops region game at Russellville 42-14
RUSSELLVILLE, Ala. – West Point hit the road for a region matchup at Russellville Friday night, and the Warriors had their hands full with the Golden Tigers. Russellville went into the locker room leading 21-7 at halftime and tacked on three more touchdowns in...
WSCC SOCCER: Wallace State secures ACCC regular season title with back-to-back wins
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State men’s soccer team closed out conference play in dominant fashion, earning a pair of convincing victories to clinch the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) regular season championship and the No. 1 seed for the upcoming conference tournament.
"Great opportunity...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Vinemont downs Holly Pond 3-1 to claim area title
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Class 3A, Area 11 tournament tipped off at Holly Pond High School on Thursday and the day got off to a wild and crazy start. Locust Fork started the day off by outlasting Hanceville in five sets and that...
MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Cullman rallies to defeat Decatur 18-14, wins TVFL Championship
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Middle School was once again hosting the Tennessee Valley Football League’s eighth grade championship game on Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium Thursday night and for the second time in three seasons, the Bearcats are league champions. The ‘Cats...
WSCC CROSS COUNTRY: Wallace State impresses in deep Charlotte field
Wallace State Cross Country Impresses in Deep Charlotte Field
Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country teams traveled to Charlotte, N.C., for the Royals Cross Country Challenge this past weekend to compete in one of the most competitive fields of the season, facing a lineup stacked with...
Wallace State remains unbeaten with doubleheader sweep over Snead State
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State flag football kept its perfect season alive on Sunday at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville, picking up a pair of hard-fought victories over Snead State. The Lions opened the afternoon with a commanding 38-13 win before rallying in the second contest...
AHSAA Director of Communications Ron Ingram announces retirement
MONTGOMERY — Former AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese received a phone call from Ron Ingram on the night before his introductory press conference.
Savarese’s decision to leave as head football coach at McGill-Toolen Catholic in Mobile to take over the AHSAA’s top job was top-secret...
Cam Newton recalls ‘magical’ 2010 Auburn season
AUBURN, Ala. – Five years before he mesmerized fans at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Cam Newton attended his first Auburn football game.
“It was a home game, and it was at night, and I’ve never seen anything like it,” recalled Newton, who came to the Plains with his high school...
Troy stuns Texas State in SBC sendoff; rallies from down 21
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Tucker Kilcrease threw five touchdown passes, including a 6-yard strike to DJ Epps in overtime, as Troy rallied from 21 and 28-point first quarter deficits to stun Texas State, 48-41, on Saturday night at UFCU Stadium. The victory marked Troy's second straight overtime win and the...
Cullman County Youth Football week 8 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman County youth football playoffs begin in two weeks, and week eight featured some huge games around the local area that helped determine which teams will be on the field in the postseason. The Cold Springs Eagles faced off against...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 7 Addison hammers Meek 61-22
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted their longtime rivals, the Meek Tigers, Friday night and they just so happen to be in the same region. Addison had a chance to take a stranglehold on the region title with a win and that is just what they...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls at Midfield 56-20
MIDFIELD, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road for a region matchup at Midfield Friday night and after a strong start in the first half, Hanceville was unable to keep up with the Patriots in the second half. The Bulldogs went into the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont topples No. 3 Gordo on the road, 22-19
GORDO, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Gordo to take on the third-ranked Green Wave in a battle of undefeated teams in the region Friday night and it was a special night for Vinemont. After a hard-fought game, the Eagles scored midway through the fourth...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 5 Good Hope drops region showdown at No. 10 Hamilton, 28-21
HAMILTON, Ala. – Good Hope was back on the road for another big region game between a pair of ranked teams at Hamilton Friday night and it was a nailbiter. The Aggies and Raiders went back and forth throughout the first half, but Good...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point picks up 14-6 win over East Limestone
WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors returned home to take on the East Limestone Friday night in a region matchup. It was scoreless through the first three quarters, but West Point scored a pair of touchdowns in the fourth to pull ahead...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman cruises past Columbia 39-0
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman traveled to Milton Frank Stadium in Huntsville for a region matchup against Columbia Friday night and the ‘Cats had little trouble handling the Eagles. The Bearcats went into the locker room leading 30-0 at halftime and were able to preserve...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 4 Fairview earns 28-9 win at No. 10 Priceville
DECATUR, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Priceville for a ranked, region battle with the Bulldogs Friday night, and they returned home with the Region 7 crown. Fairview built a 14-3 lead in the first half and kept the Bulldogs in check in...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions dominate doubleheader with Northwest Shoals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State flag football left no doubt on Wednesday afternoon, dominating from start to finish in a pair of conference matchups against Northwest Shoals at home. The Lions took game one 77-6 and the momentum continued in game two with a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond earns 42-0 homecoming win over Asbury
HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Holly Pond Broncos were back home to host Asbury for homecoming Thursday night, and they wrapped up a week of festivities with a dominant performance against the Rams. Holly Pond built a 35-0 lead in the first half and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs drops region battle with Coosa Christian 41-8
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs returned home Thursday night to host a big region matchup against Coosa Christian, but the Eagles had their hands full with the second-ranked Conquerors. Coosa Christian jumped out to a 20-0 lead early in the first half and pulled...
Samantha Perdue award honors excellence on and off the court
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Each year at the Cullman County Volleyball Tournament, a special award is presented to honor a remarkable young woman who left an enduring mark on the sport and in the lives of those around her—the Samantha Perdue Award.
Samantha Perdue’s journey in volleyball...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Hanceville drops area match against J.B. Pennington
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted J.B. Pennington for an area match Tuesday night but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Tigers were able to return home with a 3-1 win over the Bulldogs.
J.B. Pennington 3 - Hanceville 1 (25-16, 23-25, 25-21, 25-22)
It...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman falls to Brewer in 5 sets
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman was back home at Bearcat Arena for a varsity match against Brewer Monday night and after senior night ceremonies were finished, the ‘Cats battled the Patriots in a hard-fought, five set thriller. Before the opening serve, seniors Ainsley Cameron, Blakely...
Cullman County Youth Football week 7 scoring recap
Week seven of the youth football season is now over, and with the playoffs getting closer and closer with each passing week, each game around the local area was huge. The Fairview Aggies faced off against the Holly Pond Broncos, the Vinemont Eagles hosted...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont outraces Hanceville in 78-42 shootout
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Vinemont made the short trip down Hwy 31 to Ray Talley Stadium in Hanceville for a regional battle with the Bulldogs Friday night and stops were hard to come by in this one. The Eagles led 35-21 at halftime but their...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison blanks Waterloo at home 45-0
ADDISON, Ala. – After suffering their first loss of the season to the ranked 4A Good Hope Raiders last week, the Bulldogs were back home at A.G. Hicks Stadium Friday night for a region game against Waterloo. Addison was in control of this one...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 3 Fairview takes region showdown with Russellville 35-28
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview hosted Russellville for a regional matchup with big postseason implications Friday night, and it ended being another great one between these two squads. The score was knotted at 14 at halftime but the Aggies came out strong in the second...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs shuts out West End 28-0
BREMEN, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles collected a road win over Lynn last week and they returned home for a region matchup against West End Friday night. Cold Springs led 12-0 at halftime and the Eagles held firm on the defensive side of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Whitesburg Christian pulls away to top Holly Pond 28-6
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Holly Pond was on a bye last week, but they were back on the field for a region game at Whitesburg Christian Friday night. The Broncos scored first to take the early lead in this one, but the Warriors responded with...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek collects 58-6 win at Shoals Christian
FLORENCE, Ala. – After resting up on a bye last week, the Meek Tigers hit the road Friday night for a region matchup against Shoals Christian, and this one was never in doubt. The Tigers built a 52-0 lead in the first half and...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to Priceville on the road, 26-0
DECATUR, Ala. – After handling Hayden at home last week, the West Point Warriors hit the road for a region battle with Priceville Friday night. West Point only trailed 7-0 at halftime but the Bulldogs dominated the second half, putting 19 more points on...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 6 Good Hope handles Curry for homecoming, 48-8
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After collecting a dominant road win at Addison last week, Good Hope was back home for a region matchup against Curry Friday night. The Raiders jumped out to a 34-0 lead in the first half and with the hot clock...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls at No. 4 Hartselle, 24-0
HARTSELLE, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats hit the road to renew their rivalry with the fourth-ranked Hartselle Tigers Thursday night, and it was a tough night for the black & gold. The ‘Cats trailed 7-0 at halftime but the Tigers created some separation and...
COUNTY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point sweeps Good Hope to capture county crown
VINEMONT, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Volleyball Tournament concluded with the championship match Thursday night and for the first time in four years, the county crown is changing hands. West Point dominated Fairview in the semifinals, and the Warriors carried the momentum into...
