OmniFootball becoming an OSA staple as flag format surges; REC+ to add new layer of competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - As flag football continues to grow, especially among youth, OmniSports Academy's OmniFootball league has seen a surge in participation.
Since its inception in 2018, the league has seen an increase in participation every single season. It peaked last year with nearly...
Inaugural Run for Good 5K & Fun Run supporting Good Samaritan June 27
CULLMAN, Ala. - Flores Eyecare will host the inaugural Run for Good 5K &Fun Run on Saturday, June 27, with proceeds benefiting the Good Samaritan Health Clinic. The event will begin at 7 a.m. at the future home of the clinic on Veterans Drive in Cullman and will feature...
PREP BASKETBALL: Swindall stepping up for Cullman; Loftin leads with 20 in final summer game vs. Thompson
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. - On Friday morning, head coach Stu Stuedeman and the Cullman Bearcats wrapped up their summer games with a trip to Guntersville's Supreme Courts.
Coming off another incredible season that saw their chaotic identity take them all the way to another State Championship...
Cullman Christian names Matt Heaton head cross-country, track and field coach
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Christian School has named Matt Heaton its new head cross-country and track and field coach.
Heaton brings more than 20 years of coaching experience to the program, according to the school. His background includes coaching at the middle school, junior varsity...
USMNT VS. AUSTRALIA: OPPONENT PROFILE, RECENT FORM & HISTORY
The U.S. Men’s National Team is set for a top-of-the-table clash against Group D foe Australia in the Pacific Northwest this Friday. While the United States is fresh off a rousing victory against Paraguay in its FIFA World Cup 2026 opener, the Soccerooswill be equally...
FAITH: Hanceville’s Kynzlee Farr discusses her faith, how it played a role in the Bulldogs’ run to state
CULLMAN, Ala. - Hanceville rising junior Kynzlee Farr has God to thank for so many things that she has achieved in her life so far. In an interview with the Tribune, Farr touched on her faith and how He gave her a purpose outside...
Troy scores seven unanswered runs to eliminate Ole Miss from College World Series
OMAHA, Neb. - Troy launched three homers and scored seven unanswered runs to top Ole Miss 12-8 in Sunday's College World Series elimination game.
The Trojans trailed 6-2 in the fifth before breaking through for three two-out runs to chase Ole Miss starter Hunter Elliott. Troy...
PREP BASEBALL: AHSAA names Cullman’s Inman 6A Hitter of the Year; local stars named to All State teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama High School Athletic Association released their 2026 All State teams and individual player and coach awards. Headlining those honored locally, Cullman catcher Jonah Inman was named the 2026 6A Hitter of the Year as well as landing on the...
COLUMN: Whether Sorsby plays or not, Texas Tech is raiding college football of its integrity
CULLMAN, Ala. - Rules no longer have bearing in college football, but we already knew that.
What we didn’t know was to what extent, but we found out earlier this week after Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby won his injunction against the NCAA, ruling him...
‘Work Hard. Compete Hard. Get Better.’ – 3rd annual Bartlett Baseball Camp returns June 18
CULLMAN, Ala. - The third annual Bartlett Baseball Camp will be held on June 18 at the Cold Springs High School baseball field. The one-day camp, led by former University of Alabama in Huntsville baseball player and Cold Springs High alumnus Brody Bartlett, will run from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and is open to players ages...
Wallace State Student-Athletes, Teams Earn ACCC Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll Recognition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College student-athletes and athletic teams were well represented on the Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Spring 2026 Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll, recognizing individuals and teams that achieved a grade point average of 3.00 or higher. Wallace State had...
PREP BASKETBALL: Dunkin shining as Fairview’s floor general; Meyer gives early impressions of 26-27 roster
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After taking over a team that went 9-20 in 2025, newly-minted Fairview boys head coach Bobby Meyer and the Aggies have taken to summer ball as they try to flip their fortunes in '26.
At Wallace State's Tom Drake Coliseum, the Aggies...
Wallace State athletes earn President’s List, Dean’s List honors for Spring 2026 semester
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State student-athletes continued to shine in the classroom during the Spring 2026 semester, with 94 athletes earning recognition on either the President’s List or Dean’s List.
The academic honors recognize students who excelled while carrying a full course load. To earn...
Wallace State cross country teams earn NJCAA All-Academic honors
Wallace State’s men’s and women’s cross country programs were recognized for their work in the classroom following the 2025 season, with both teams earning NJCAA All-Academic Team honors.
The recognition was awarded by the All-Academic Board of the National Junior College Athletic Association Cross Country...
Troy punches ticket to Omaha with Super Regional sweep of Little Rock
TROY, Ala. - For the first time in program history, Troy is headed to the College World Series.
The Trojans punched a ticket to Omaha after sweeping Little Rock in the Troy Super Regional in front of 13,459 fans across two days. Troy topped Little Rock...
COLUMN: Birmingham may have seen the last of the Stallions
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A long list of now-defunct professional Birmingham sports teams may sadly be getting a new chapter soon.
At the Birmingham Stallions’ home opener on April 18 vs. Orlando, new UFL owner Mike Repole paraded himself around the sidelines of Protective Stadium in...
‘You’re going to have to earn it’: No. 4 Auburn hosts Ole Miss in Super Regional
AUBURN, Ala. – No. 4 Auburn survived and advanced, winning an arduous regional to become one of only two programs in the country to host super regionals in consecutive seasons.
“Excited to be back home,” said Auburn coach Butch Thompson, whose team joins North Carolina as 2025 and...
Checking in on the Trash Pandas and Barons as summer kicks off
CULLMAN, Ala. - Local high school sports are done for the summer, but those looking for a day out at the ballpark don't have to look far. The Rocket City Trash Pandas and Birmingham Barons both play just under 50 minutes from downtown Cullman,...
PREP SOCCER: Olivia Caretti looks back on her career at Cullman after graduation
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior soccer player Olivia Caretti graduated on May 22nd, 2026. She played soccer for 11 years, six of those years coming on Cullman's soccer team, four of those on the varsity squad. In an interview with the Tribune, she shared...
Wallace State Flag Football Finishes No. 20 in Final WCFFB Top 25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State flag football closed its season ranked No. 20 in the final Women’s College Flag Football Top 25 rankings after completing an undefeated fall season.
The Lady Lions finished 26-0, giving them the best record of any team ranked in the...
Wallace State’s Gautier earns ITA Junior College All-American honors after national championship season
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State sophomore Angel Gautier added another honor to his championship résumé when he was named to the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Junior College All-America Team following the release of the final national rankings on May 28.
Gautier finished the season ranked No. 7...
Wallace State women’s tennis lands three entries in final ITA national rankings
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State women’s tennis placed three entries in the final Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Junior College National Rankings, which were released May 28 following the conclusion of the 2026 season.
The Lady Lions were represented in both the singles and doubles rankings after another...
PREP SPORTS: Holly Pond’s Maggie Nail reflects on her time as a Bronco
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond multi-sport athlete Maggie Nail received her high school diploma in May. Before heading to the University of Alabama in Huntsville this fall, she shared some of her favorite sports moments, plus what it was like being around so...
No. 7 Alabama baseball advances to Super Regionals after thrilling 9-7 win over Oklahoma State
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – No. 7 national seed Alabama baseball (40-19) punched its ticket to the Super Regional round of the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament, as the Crimson Tide topped Oklahoma State (39-22) following a back-and-forth 9-7 win on Sunday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Alabama not...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope leads the way with five players selected to All-Cullman County Team
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman County Board of Education released their 2026 All-Cullman County Softball team on Friday afternoon, which comprised of 21 of the area's top players. The Good Hope Lady Raiders, winners of the 2026 Cullman County championship, led the way with...
Alabama opens play at the Women’s College World Series with 6-3 win over UCLA
OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball opened play at the 2026 Women's College World Series Thursday evening with a 6-3 win over UCLA, advancing to the winner's bracket to face either Arkansas or Nebraska on Saturday, May 30 at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN.
Thursday's win marked...
Cullman County 4-H Shotgun Club brings team & individual awards home from 2026 State Championship
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - This past weekend, Cullman County's 4-H Shotgun Team traveled to the Red Eagle Trap and Skeet range in Childersburg to compete in the 2026 Alabama 4-H Shotgun State Championship competition. Among teams from across Alabama, Cullman's shooters raked in awards, individually...
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Cullman’s Henry Crocker reflects on his time as a Bearcat so far
Updated May 25, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - With the 2026 track and field season in the rearview, Cullman rising senior Henry Crocker shared some of his favorite track and field moments, plus what it was like being around some great teammates.
"My favorite...
CPRST Summer Women’s Softball League starts in June
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST) Summer Women's Softball League kicks off Monday nights in June at Heritage Park.
CPRST Athletic Director Ashley Morton said they are excited to bring women’s softball back to Heritage Park this summer and create an opportunity for teams to compete, connect and enjoy the...
Alabama Softball heads to the Women’s College World Series for the 16th time
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – For the 16th time in program history, Alabama softball will be heading to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City after the Crimson Tide defeated LSU, 4-1, Saturday in game two of the Tuscaloosa Super Regional round.
Alabama's (54-7) series win over...
No. 15 Alabama baseball falls, 13-3, to 18th-ranked Florida
HOOVER, Ala. – The 15th-ranked Alabama baseball team (37-19) suffered a 13-3 loss to No. 18 Florida (39-18) on Thursday afternoon at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The No. 4 seed Crimson Tide's time in Hoover is now over with the No. 5 seed Gators advancing to...
PREP SOFTBALL: After round one win, Hanceville’s historic season ends with two losses at State Tournament
OXFORD, Ala. - After securing their first ever region title, the Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to Oxford's Choccolocco Park on Thursday to play in their first State Tournament. The Bulldogs were missing one of their most dynamic players after Bentley Childers suffered a season ending...
Wallace State men’s tennis caps undefeated season with first national title since 1996
HANCEVILLE — Wallace State men's tennis completed a perfect season Friday by capturing the NJCAA Division II National Championship at Collin College in Plano, Texas, marking the program's first national championship since back to back titles in 1995 and 1996.
The Lions finished the season...
‘Best foot forward’: No. 6 Auburn opens SEC Tournament Wednesday
AUBURN, Ala. – After finishing in the top six in the league for the fourth time in the last five seasons, No. 6 Auburn (36-18, 17-13 SEC) starts postseason play at the Southeastern Conference Tournament Wednesday night.
The Tigers will take on the winner of Tuesday...
PREP SOFTBALL: Previewing Hanceville’s first round State Tournament matchup with T.R. Miller
CULLMAN, Ala. - After defeating Randolph County 3-2 to advance to their first ever State Tournament, head coach Kim Lewis and the Hanceville Bulldogs' matchup is set. In round one, they'll face T.R. Miller from Brewton, AL, who qualified out of the south region....
Fairview to honor Coach George Redding Jr. at retirement ceremony Sunday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School will honor Coach George Redding Jr. with a retirement ceremony Sunday, May 17, celebrating his years of service to Fairview athletics, education and the community.
The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in the Keith E. Pattillo Auditorium at...
Brooks wins National Title as Wallace State finishes third at NJCAA Division II Championship
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Wallace State capped a strong week at the NJCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championship with a third-place team finish Friday at Ol' Colony Golf Course while freshman Mallory Brooks claimed the individual national championship after a two-hole playoff.
The Lady Lions finished third overall...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Hanceville wins East Region with 3-2 thriller over Randolph County, advances to first State Tournament in school history
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. - In a year full of firsts for Hanceville's softball program, the Lady Bulldogs just tacked on another.
On Thursday morning, Hanceville, with no losses to their name at Regionals, just needed one more win to secure their first ever Region title...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Hanceville opens regionals with two blowout wins, Meek eliminated by Appalachian
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. - Day two of the East Regionals at Sand Mountain Park took place Tuesday, and with Good Hope and Addison eliminated yesterday, Meek fought on and Hanceville played their first games since securing their first ever area title. Meek, already with one...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Meek stays alive with blowout win, Addison and Good Hope eliminated
CULLMAN, Ala. - On Tuesday morning, Good Hope looked to continue their run at regionals in Florence, and Meek and Addison took the field at Sand Mountain Park in Albertville for the first time. Two of the teams, Addison and Good Hope, saw their...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Good Hope collect wins over Curry, Central-Florence to move on to next round
Florence, Ala. - The 4A North Regionals at Florence got underway on Monday morning, and the Good Hope Lady Raiders took on the Curry Lady Yellow Jackets in the first round. It was close from beginning to end, but Good Hope put up a run in...
No. 13 WSCC softball finishes regular season with four straight wins over Coastal Alabama – South; ACCC Tournament bracket set to begin Thursday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Lady Lions, after sweeping Coastal Alabama - South in their final home series of the season, traveled to Bay Minette to take on the Coyotes again in the final two games of the regular season on Sunday.
GAME...
Alabama Softball earns No. 1 national seed, set to host 21st consecutive NCAA Regional
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama softball was announced as the No. 1 overall national seed during Sunday evening's 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament selection show, securing the Crimson Tide's 27th consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and its 21st straight season as a top 16 national seed.
The Crimson Tide...
Wallace State Downs Northwest-Shoals 6-4 in ACCC Tournament Opener
OXFORD, Ala. — Wallace State opened play in the ACCC Baseball Championship with a 6-4 victory over Northwest-Shoals on Thursday afternoon at Choccolocco Park, advancing to the winner's bracket semifinals.
Northwest-Shoals took a 1-0 lead in the top of the second when Parker Frost stole...
PREP SOFTBALL: First round regional pairings set for Addison, Meek, Hanceville and Good Hope
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama High School Athletic Association has officially released the pairings for the first round of the 2026 Regional Tournaments. Hanceville and Meek both won their respective areas to head into state playoffs hot, while Good Hope and Addison will look...
Wallace State finishes runner-up at NJCAA Division II National Championship
SUMTER, S.C. — Wallace State's women's tennis team concluded its season Wednesday with a runner-up finish at the NJCAA Division II National Championship.
The Lady Lions finished second in the final team standings with 39 points, trailing only national champion Jones College with 48 points....
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope falls 6-5 in area championship matchup with West Morgan
EAST LAWRENCE, Ala. - After falling to West Morgan to start out this year's Class 4A Area 13 tournament on Monday, Good Hope rolled past East Lawrence (Monday) and knocked off Danville (Tuesday) in their loser's bracket games to get another crack at the Lady...
PREP SOFTBALL: Hanceville tops Locust Fork 6-1 in area championship game, secures first ever area title in Lewis’ first season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted Locust Fork in the Class 3A, Area 12 title game on Monday night. In their prior matchup in the winner's bracket semifinals, the Bulldogs prevailed 2-0. With a stellar all around game from Isabella Spinks and a...
TRACK & FIELD: Cold Springs’ girls repeat as state champions, local stars shine at state meets
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2026 AHSAA Outdoor Track and Field State Championship meets in Cullman (1A-3A) and Gulf Shores (4A-7A) took place over the weekend. The Cold Springs girls team ran away with the 2A girls state championship in Cullman behind standout performances from...
PREP SOCCER: Both Bearcat varsity squads fall just short of the Final Four in scrappy pair of matches
CULLMAN, Ala. - A row of pickup trucks, all packed with students, lined the east fence of the Cullman Soccer Complex on Saturday night. With both Bearcat squads on the verge of the Final Four, the students brought a little extra energy. The music,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Butler fans 13, scores two to push Hanceville over Locust Fork in 2-0 area semifinal win
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs, host of the Class 3A, Area 12 softball tournament, took on Locust Fork after taking down J.B. Pennington 8-3 earlier on Friday. Hanceville struck early, and held on to their lead with stellar defense to advance to...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison collects second round sweep of South Lamar to move on to 1A quarterfinals
SOUTH LAMAR, Ala. - After sweeping Hackleburg to start out their 2026 postseason, the Addison Bulldogs made the trip over to South Lamar to take on the Stallions in the second round of the Class 1A state baseball playoffs. It was close in game...
PREP SOCCER: Saturday night Elite Eight matchups set for both Cullman soccer clubs
CULLMAN, Ala. - After Cullman's boys took a 1-0 shootout victory over Randolph and the girls defeated Decatur 2-1 last night, the stage is set for both teams to host Elite Eight matchups on Saturday night at Cullman High School.
GIRLS ELITE EIGHT: Athens...
PREP SOFTBALL: Brackets and schedule for this weekend’s area tournament matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. - With baseball well into the playoffs, softball joins them this weekend, kicking off the postseason with area tournaments. Meek (21-9), Hanceville (16-16) and Cullman (39-11) are all set to host. All area matchups as well as dates and times can be...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Zayden Cruce signs scholarship offer to attend Huntingdon College
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - At Fairview High School this morning, Zayden Cruce signed his scholarship offer to play football at Huntingdon College in Montgomery.
After a breakout junior season in 2024, a leg injury threatened not only his senior season but his career. Cruce fought...
PREP SOCCER: Cullman boys hold off Randolph in penalty kick shootout, win 3-2 to move on to third round of state playoffs
CULLMAN, Ala. - After knocking off Ft. Payne at home to start out the Class 6A 2026 state soccer playoffs, the Cullman Bearcats looked to carry that momentum into their second-round game at home against Randolph. Neither team was able to hit a goal...
TRACK & FIELD: Several local stars qualify for State Championships with sectional performances
CULLMAN, Ala. - Track and field sectionals took place this past weekend across the state, and stars from around Cullman County and beyond earned trips to the 2026 AHSAA State Championships in Cullman (1A-3A) and Gulf Shores (4A-7A). While not all qualifiers are named,...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison’s Kiah Lake signs scholarship to play at Bevill State
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison senior Kiah Lake signed a scholarship with Bevill State in front of a large group of family and friends at Addison High School. Kiah will play baseball for the Bears whom seem to grab a Bulldog every year.
"I am just grateful...
Former Cullman star accepts invite to Indianapolis Colts Rookie Minicamp
CULLMAN, Ala. - After going undrafted in the 2026 NFL Draft, former Cullman Bearcats tight end Kaleb Heatherly accepted an invite to participate in the Indianapolis Colts' Rookie Minicamp on May 8-9.
"The Colts had shown a lot of interest in me since I...
PREP BASEBALL: Inman’s grand slam finishes off Southside, Bearcats win 11-0 to move on to round two
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a blowout game one win over Southside followed by a stunning loss in game two, Cullman hosted the Panthers for a series-deciding third game on Saturday afternoon. Like the first game, the Bearcats struck quickly and built a lead. In...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman and Southside set up a Saturday tiebreaker
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats kicked off their 2026 playoffs with a first round matchup against the Southside Panthers on Friday night.
In game one, the Bearcats handled Southside with ease in a 10-3 victory. Jonah Inman and Knox Mauldin both homered, and...
PREP BASEBALL: Boaz sweeps West Point in first round of Class 5A playoffs
BOAZ, Ala. - The West Point Warriors took a road trip over to Boaz to take on the Pirates in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs. Game one was a pitcher's duel through four innings, and Boaz held a 3-1 lead...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison completes first round sweep of Hackleburg
ADDISON, Ala. - The 2026 AHSAA baseball playoffs are officially underway, and the Addison Bulldogs hosted the Hackleburg Panthers, a team that they defeated easily 15-2 earlier this year, in the first round of the Class 1A state playoffs. Addison trailed 5-1 late in...
PREP BASEBALL: 2026 AHSAA State Baseball Playoff first round matchups set to begin tonight
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first round of the 2026 AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs start tonight, with the 20-6 Addison Bulldogs taking on Hackleburg in a doubleheader and 20-14 Cullman County champion Fairview hosting Madison Academy. The rest of the first round matchups can be...
Head coach Kalen DeBoer’s contract extended through 2033 season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A contract extension for Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer was approved Wednesday by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.
The new agreement will extend his current contract by two seasons, keeping him in charge of the Crimson Tide football program...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bates’ dominant two-way game gives Cullman a 10-0 run rule win over Jasper
JASPER, Ala. - With the end of the regular season rapidly approaching, Cullman looked to continue an incredible season (34-7-1) on the road against area rival Jasper on Tuesday night. After scoring two across the first three innings, the Bearcats blew the game open...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from April 20, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 12, Cold Springs 2 - Batting: J. Williams (Add.) 2-4 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 2.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 K, W
Cullman 4, Madison 3 - Batting: C. Stancil 1-4 (HR), 1 RBI Pitching: C. Edwards 3.1 IP, 2...
PREP SOFTBALL: Benefield fans 15, late rally propels Good Hope to 5-4 come-from-behind win over Hanceville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The first two meetings between Good Hope and Hanceville saw the Lady Raiders win the first one in a high-scoring 11-7 affair. The second game, like the first one, saw them rally late to defeat the Lady Bulldogs in a...
Wallace State flag football wins Tiger Town Showdown Championship at Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. — Wallace State completed a perfect inaugural season on Saturday, defeating Clemson 13-12 in the championship game of the Tiger Town Showdown at Nettles Park.
The Lady Lions finished the year 26-0 after going 4-0 in the tournament hosted by Clemson University. Wallace...
Blazers complete spring drills with annual Spring Showcase
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB Blazers football team closed out spring practice Saturday with its annual Spring Showcase at Legacy Pavilion, wrapping up the program's 15th and final session of the spring.
Fans in attendance got a look at a condensed scrimmage format that featured first-team...
Auburn concludes spring practice with first A-Day scrimmage of Golesh era
AUBURN, Ala. – After a Tiger Walk reminiscent of an SEC gameday, Auburn concluded spring practice with the first A-Day scrimmage of the Alex Golesh era Saturday in front of 34,276 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
“Beyond grateful for what that Tiger walk crowd was for our kids,” Golesh said....
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 18, 2026
BASEBALL
Memphis 2, Cullman 1 - Batting: C. Bowen 1-2 Pitching: B. Vincent 6.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 7 K
Colliersville 7, Cullman 6 - Batting: C. Stancil 2-3 (2B) Pitching: M. Carver 4.1 IP, 2 ER, 2 K
SOFTBALL
Cullman 4, Wilson 4 - Batting: H....
TRACK & FIELD: Several local teams shine at fourth annual Andy Page Memorial Meet at Cullman, West Point’s Lamar earns meet MVP
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fourth annual Andy Page Memorial Meet took place at Cullman High School on Thursday night, and several local teams put on some great performances at the meet. Notably, West Point sophomore Rush Lamar took home the track MVP after gold medals in...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 17, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 5, Vinemont 1 - Batting: T. Thompson (Add.) 2-4 (2B x2) Pitching: K. Lake 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 6 K, W
Houston 6, Cullman 5 - Batting: C. Stancil 1-2 (2B), 1 RBI Pitching: L. Henry 6.0 IP, 6 ER, 7 K
Hanceville...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison celebrates Senior Night with a 5-1 win over Vinemont
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison hosted the Vinemont Eagles for Senior Night on Friday, and were able to send their seniors out with a 5-1 victory.
Addison sent their ace Kiah Lake to the mound and the Eagles got him in a jam in the first...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from April 16, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 5, Sumiton 2 - Batting: T. Thompson 2-3 (3B), 1 RBI Pitching: J. Williams 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 K, W
Cold Springs 10, Meek 0 - Batting: A. Black (CS) 4-5 (3B), 2 RBI Pitching: A. Black 6.0 IP, 0...
PREP SOCCER: Meharg scores twice as Cullman seals area with 3-0 win over Mortimer Jordan
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the girls team blew out the Blue Devils 8-0 to seal their area, Cullman's boys took the field to face off against Mortimer Jordan in the final game of the season.
In their prior matchup, Cullman took a 6-1 victory,...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman collects area doubleheader sweep of Mortimer Jordan
CULLMAN, Ala. - After falling just short in their area game at Mortimer Jordan on Tuesday afternoon, the Bearcats hosted the Blue Devils in a huge area doubleheader on Thursday night. Game one saw Mortimer Jordan get out to a quick 5-0 lead going into the bottom of...
Wallace State finishes third at ACCC Women’s Golf Championship
BREWTON – Wallace State placed third at the ACCC Women’s Golf Championship held at Juniper Creek in Brewton.
Shelton State won the team championship, followed by Jefferson State in second. Wallace State finished third in the final team standings.
Mallory Brooks led Wallace State individually, finishing...
Wallace State Men Win ACCC Tennis Championship; Gautier Named Player of the Year
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Men's Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, earning the conference title and advancing to the NJCAA National Tournament in Plano, Texas, scheduled for May 11-15.
In singles play, Wallace State won titles at No. 1, No....
Wallace State Women Capture ACCC Tennis Championship; Standifer Earns Player of the Year Honors
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Women’s Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, finishing with victories in five singles finals and all three doubles finals against Coastal Alabama South. With the win, the Lady Lions earned a trip to the NJCAA National...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 14, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 16, Athens Bible 7 - Batting: C. Speegle 4-6 (2B x2), 1 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 7.0 IP, 4 ER, 6 K, W
Addison 25, Athens Bible 15 - Batting: B. Bridges 3-3 (2B x2), 6 RBI Pitching: T. Gaither 4.1 IP, 6...
PREP BASEBALL: Speer’s two-way game gives Vinemont an 8-2 area win over Holly Pond
VINEMONT, Ala. - The first area meeting between Vinemont and Holly Pond took place at Holly Pond on Monday afternoon, and the Eagles ended up defeating the Broncos, 13-2. Both teams met up again Tuesday at Vinemont in a huge doubleheader for both teams. In game...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from April 13, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 9, Athens Bible 0 - Batting: J. Williams 2-4 (HR), 3 RBI Pitching: K. Lake 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 K, W
J.B. Pennington 10, Hanceville 7 - Batting: H. Black 2-4 (3B), 2 RBI Pitching: H. Black 6.0 IP, 3 ER,...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison notches fourth straight win with 9-0 shutout of Athens Bible
ADDISON, Ala. - In a matchup of two of the top 1A squads, the sixth-ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted the seventh-ranked Athens Bible Trojans. Addison dominated and came away with a solid 9-0 victory. The teams will play a double header tomorrow at Athens Bible to continue the rivalry.
Addison...
ARCHERY: Vinemont Elementary takes 2026 NASP State Championship behind top ten marks from Stracqualursi and Phillips
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Teams from across Alabama met at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex in Montgomery on Friday for the 2026 NASP Alabama State Championship. After finishing second in the 3-D State competition behind East Elementary in March, Vinemont Elementary's team got to celebrate with...
PREP BASEBALL: Big first inning, strong pitching by Drummond & Wallace helps Vinemont get past Locust Fork in area matchup, 7-4, plus Friday scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. - April has been very kind to the Vinemont Eagles so far, as they are 3-1 in their first four games of the month. They looked to keep that momentum going at home against Locust Fork on Fridaynight in a huge area game....
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 9, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 8, Winston Co. 5 - Batting: C. Johnson 3-4, 1 RBI Pitching: C. Johnson 6.0 IP, 5 R, 1 ER, 5 K
Cullman 6, Jasper 1 - Batting: J. Inman 2-3 (HR x2), 3 RBI Pitching: M. Carver 7.0 IP, 2 H, 1...
Cullman Swim Association wraps up competitive season after pair competes at NCSA championships
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Swim Association (CSA) wrapped up their competitive swim season at the end of March after participating in meets held in Huntsville, Madison, Birmingham, Nashville, Atlanta and Orlando. The USA short course swim team has trained and put in long...
TRACK & FIELD: Fallin and Swidecki earn MVP honors; West Point’s boys and Cold Springs’ girls run away with 2026 Cullman County titles
BREMEN, Ala. - The 2026 Cullman County outdoor track championship was held at Cold Springs high school on Wednesday.
In the boys competitions, West Point ran away with a 170 point victory to repeat as county champions. Senior Asa Sutter earned three gold medals...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 7, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 18, Meek 6 - Batting: J. Williams 2-5 (3B), 2 RBI Pitching: S. Talley 3.0 IP, 0 H, 1 ER, 4 K, W
Addison 16, Meek 6 - Batting: T. Thompson 1-2 (HR), 2 RBI Pitching: B. Lake 2.1 IP, 1 H, 1...
PREP SOFTBALL: Benefield’s one-hitter gives Good Hope their third straight County Tournament title in 3-0 win over West Point
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon at the Vinemont Sports Complex, fifth-seeded Good Hope met sixth-seed West Point in the 2026 Cullman County Tournament championship game. The Lady Raiders and Lady Warriors, who faced off in last year's title game, gave fans a show...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point’s Jones no-hits Fairview, Benefield blanks Vinemont and Cold Springs’ offense explodes in Cullman County Tournament quarterfinals
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Softball Tournament got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex on Monday. The three quarterfinal matchups featured three shutouts, with West Point, Good Hope and Cold Springs moving on to the semifinals, which will be played tomorrow at 2...
Overton knocks out Tulsa, Auburn wins NIT Championship in overtime
INDIANAPOLIS – When Auburn had to have it, Kevin Overton came through.
KO knocked out Tulsa in the NIT championship game, hitting a game-tying 3-pointer with eight seconds left in regulation to send it to overtime, where Overton hit a 40-footer to lead Auburn to a 92-86 victory...
TRACK & FIELD: West Point boys, Cold Springs girls place first at Cold Springs Invitational
BREMEN, Ala. - Several local track & field teams met at Cold Springs High School yesterday for the 2026 Cold Springs invitational, where athletes participated in over 35 individual events. Behind stellar performances from Rush Lamar and Ella Dickerson, West Point's boys and Cold...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 3, 2026
BASEBALL
Cordova 10, Addison 0 - Batting: C. Lane 1-2 Pitching: J. Williams 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
Cold Springs 11, Vinemont 6 - Batting: A. Black (Cold.) 2-5 (3B), 1 RBI Pitching: A. Black 4.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 K
Cold Springs 21,...
PREP BASEBALL: Big sixth inning helps propel Cold Springs to 11-6 win over Vinemont
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cold Springs and Vinemont last faced off against each other in the Cullman County Baseball Tournament on March 27th, a game that Cold Springs ended up winning, 9-4. Friday's county game took place at Vinemont, and it went back-and-forth early on. Vinemont...
Auburn cruises into NIT Championship with 88-66 win over Illinois State
INDIANAPOLIS – Advancing to the NIT championship game for the first time, Auburn got 24 points from Keyshawn Hall and made 12 3-pointers to rout Illinois State 88-66 Thursday at Hinkle Fieldhouse in the semifinals.
“I’m proud of my guys. We took a really difficult situation, not getting...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 2, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 8, Vinemont 4 - Batting: S. Talley (Add.) 2-4 (2B), 1 RBI Pitching: S. Talley 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 7 K
Cullman 6, Avon 3 - Batting: J. Inman 2-3 (2B), 3 RBI Pitching: G. Wright 4.0 IP, 1 ER, 4 K,...
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Late rally puts Gadsden St. over Wallace St., 11-9, to split doubleheader
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After sweeping Lawson State Community College in a doubleheader last Saturday the Wallace State Lions were 4-2 in their last six games and looked to keep that momentum rolling into their doubleheader against Gadsden State Community College on Thursday. Wallace State took...
