JUNIOR HIGH FOOTBALL: Addison, Holly Pond earn Monday night victories
CULLMAN, Ala. - Good Hope and Holly Pond each posted shutout victories Monday night, while Vinemont returned from West End with a shutout win of its own in junior-high football action involving Cullman-area teams.
Good Hope 50, A.P. Brewer 0
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope’s...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Region play kicking off in week three; Holly Pond, Fairview have opportunities for statement wins
CULLMAN, Ala. - Week three of the high school football season is bringing the start of region play, and some of the most exciting local matchups so far. Holly Pond and Fairview have a chance to make statements and build off strong starts, and...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond, Fairview JV earn wins; Cullman falls to Priceville
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - Holly Pond followed its weekend tournament championship with another varsity victory Monday while Fairview’s junior varsity team remained unbeaten and Priceville defeated Cullman in four sets.
Holly Pond 3, Fairview 1
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Lady Broncos carried their momentum from...
WALLACE STATE WOMEN’S SOCCER: Lady Lions earn historic first home victory, blank Southwest Mississippi 1-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State’s inaugural women’s soccer team made history Monday afternoon, defeating Southwest Mississippi Community College 1-0 in the program’s first home match.
The victory was the first at home for the new program and extended Wallace State’s unbeaten start to three matches.
One...
LOCAL VOLLEYBALL: Holly Pond, Cold Springs seventh-graders, Fairview JV win tournament titles
HOLLY POND, Ala. — Local volleyball teams collected three tournament championships and several strong finishes Saturday, with Holly Pond winning the second annual Monica Ayers Invitational Tournament, Cold Springs’ seventh-grade team claiming the Hanceville Middle School Invitational title and Fairview’s junior varsity winning the...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Cullman, Fairview sweep week 2 matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman and Fairview swept their respective opponents Saturday as week two of the 2026 local youth football season concluded with Fireplug, Wee-Wee and Pee-Wee action across the area.
Cullman earned three victories over Addison, while Fairview collected three shutouts at West Point.
Good...
Wallace State carries 26-game winning streak into 2026 season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State flag football has yet to experience a loss.
As the Lady Lions prepare for the 2026 Alabama Community College Conference season, they will do so carrying a 26-game winning streak, a run that already places the second-year program among the...
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY: Cullman girls place 2nd at Wildcat Invitational; local runners compete across 3 meets
CULLMAN, Co. Ala. — Four Cullman-area programs competed across three cross-country meets Saturday, Aug. 29, with Cullman’s girls earning a runner-up finish at the Wildcat Invitational and Cold Springs placing both varsity teams among the top seven at the Pepsi XC Challenge.
West Point joined...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fast start lifts Fairview past Hayden; Hanceville, West Point fall on road
CULLMAN CO., Ala. — Fairview opened a 16-point lead in the first quarter and held off Hayden 19-12 at home Friday night, while Hanceville and West Point dropped road games at Tanner and Cleburne County.
Fairview 19, Hayden 12
Fairview scored 16 unanswered points in the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs opens season with a 9-0 home win over Vinemont; full week two score report
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles kicked off their 2026 season at home on Friday night, facing county foe Vinemont. While scoring was slow, the boys in blue and yellow got a quick notch in the win column with an eventual 9-0 shutout...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hangs on to take down Hartselle, 14-9
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats were home Friday night hosting their long-time rival, the Hartselle Tigers. Similar to the week before, Cullman jumped out to an early lead. Unlike the week before, however, Cullman held on for a nail-biter win, with a final score of 14-9.
Cullman took...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek holds off Winston County at home, 24-16
ARLEY, Ala. - After suffering a loss at Curry last week, the Meek Tigers returned home to take on the Winston County Yellow Jackets on Friday night. It was a very physical game from start to finish. The game was tied at the break, and a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope gets in the win column with a commanding 47-23 win at Brewer
SOMERVILLE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders made a trip northeast to take on the Brewer Patriots on Friday night, looking to bounce back after a close season-opening loss to Plainview last week.
Not only did head coach Alan Scott’s squad do that, but they...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison heats up in the second half, takes down Lynn, 35-0
ADDISON, Ala. - The Class 1A third-ranked Addison Bulldogs (1-0) hosted the Lynn Bears in their home opener game at A.G. Hicks Stadium on Friday night. It was a county rivalry game, as well, and the house was packed. The first half looked like the Bulldogs...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison comes away with a commanding 3-0 win over Winston County
ADDISON, Ala. - The defending state champs and top ranked 1A Addison Lady Bulldogs hosted their neighbors from across the lake, the 2A Winston County Lady Jackets, and came away with a dominating victory to move their record to 6-3. It was a packed...
PREP FOOTBALL: Week two preview; Cullman-Hartselle rivalry game the marquee matchup
CULLMAN, Ala. - Week one of the high school football season gave us thrillers like Fairview's comeback win at West Point and statement wins like Addison's 48-0 blowout over Winston County. While 1-0 Holly Pond will take their early bye week, there's plenty of...
Wallace State names Jammie Lett head coach of men’s golf
HANCEVILLE – Wallace State Community College has announced the hiring of Jammie Lett as the new head coach of the Lions' men's golf program, adding one of Alabama's most accomplished PGA professionals and golf instructors to its athletics staff.
A PGA Member with 25 years...
Wallace State athletics announces agreement with Nike and BSN Sports
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College Athletics has announced a new agreement with NIKE and BSN SPORTS. The agreement establishes NIKE as the official athletic apparel brand of the Lions and designates BSN SPORTS as the official supplier of uniforms, apparel, footwear, equipment...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cold Springs’ Miranda Dykes looks to help lead Lady Eagles to deep playoff run in 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cold Springs' Miranda Dykes is now a junior, and despite being a young team last year, the Lady Eagles constantly improved throughout the season, a trend Miranda hopes to see continue throughout 2026. The Lady Eagles focused on a lot of...
Cullman County Youth Football Week One Score Recap
CULLMAN, Ala. - The 2026 Cullman County Youth Football season kicked off on Saturday with a dozen local games. The Cullman Bearcats hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs, the Fairview Aggies traveled to take on the Vinemont Eagles, the Addison Bulldogs hosted the West Point Warriors, and...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman falls to Boaz, 21-14, after late score
BOAZ, Ala. - On Friday night, Coach Trent Walker loaded up his Cullman Bearcats and made a quick trip next door to take on the Boaz Pirates in a non-region matchup. After taking an early lead, the traveling Bearcats tried to hold onto it, but eventually...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s 20-point fourth quarter stuns West Point; Aggies win Brandin’ Iron Bowl, 27-19
WEST POINT, Ala. - Opening the 2026 season with a bang, the Fairview Aggies, under first-year head coach Brian Simmons, headed into West Point on Friday night for the 10th annual Brandin' Iron Bowl.
A quick strike from the Warriors put them on top,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Roberts and Addison cruise to a 48-0 win over Winston County
DOUBLE SPRINGS, Ala. - The 1A 3rd-ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled the 17 miles east and across the lake to take on their arch rival 2A Winston County Yellow Jackets. The game wasn't close, as Addison dismantled another opponent with lights-out defense and an offense that...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope falls to Plainview, 31-24, in season-opener
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The 2026 football season is underway, and the Good Hope Raiders kicked off their season at home against the Plainview Bears, a team that defeated Good Hope in the third round of the playoffs last season. It went back-and-forth for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Strong all-around game gives Vinemont a 48-0 season-opening win over Falkville
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Falkville Blue Devils to kick off the season. The Eagles came out firing on all cylinders on both sides of the ball, eventually coming away with a 48-0 victory.
Falkville received the opening kickoff but...
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PREP FOOTBALL: 10th annual Brandin’ Iron Bowl headlines week one matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. - Football is officially back this Friday night. 2026 looks to be a fun year for the Cullman-area high schools, with teams like Fairview and Addison fighting to return to the playoffs, and up-and-coming programs like Holly Pond, West Point and Cullman...
PREP SPORTS: Holly Pond’s Caroline McBride excited about upcoming volleyball, basketball seasons
CULLMAN, Ala. - Senior Caroline McBride moved to Holly Pond from St. Bernard over the summer, and collected some great memories during her time as a Lady Saint. The time she spent over at St. Bernard will help her out in a big way...
YOUTH SPORTS: Cullman-area youth football set to return this weekend
CULLMAN, Ala. - Along with the return of high school football this Friday, the Cullman-area's youth football league, which consists of nine local teams, is set to kick off on Saturday morning.
On getting the season underway, Parker Black, coach of Fairview's WeeWee division team,...
CHS introduces new athletic trainer for 2026-2027 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School has a new athletic trainer for the 2026-2027 school year, who will be working across all sports this fall, winter and spring.
Patrick Johnson, from Madison, Alabama, has joined CHS athletics as the school’s new athletic trainer. Johnson is...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison dominant in 53-6 jamboree win vs. Marion County
ADDISON, Ala. - The preseason third-ranked 1A Addison Bulldogs hosted the Marion County Red Raiders for a jamboree game on Friday night and, in dominant fashion, took down the Red Raiders 53-6. This game was never close, and the only thing that the Bulldogs...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont High hosts showcase jamboree games vs. East Lawrence
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont welcomed in the East Lawrence Eagles in a Thursday night jamboree, which kicked off with the Middle School teams getting two possessions a piece.
Vinemont got the ball first, and quickly jumped ahead 8-0 when Grayson Robinson raced 47 yards...
PREP FOOTBALL: Jamboree week kicks off Thursday at Vinemont High
CULLMAN, Ala. - Football season is officially back, and while fans will have to wait one more week for the regular season to kick off, most Cullman-area teams are set to play in jamboree games this weekend. Cold Springs, Hanceville, Good Hope and Fairview...
PREP FOOTBALL: Weston Tankersley and the Fairview Aggies looking to build off 2025 playoff run
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Fairview Aggies had another amazing season of football in 2025, going undefeated and making a deep run in the playoffs. Junior running back Weston Tankersley, also part of the 2024 team that had a lot of success as well, has...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs heading into a challenging new region with a fresh quarterback and o-line
BREMEN, Ala. - Fueled by a 4-1 home record, the Cold Springs Eagles are coming off a 6-4 finish and close playoff miss in 2025.
The offense under quarterback Ayden Black was nothing short of spectacular, averaging just under 36 points per contest.
In 2026, head...
6th annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Aug. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. – The sixth annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament will return to Cross Creek Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 22, continuing a tradition that honors the former Cullman Parks and Recreation director while raising money for scholarships and youth sports opportunities across...
ADCNR: Alabama Hunter Education classes prepare new hunters for the upcoming season
With hunting season approaching, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) encourages new hunters to complete their hunter education requirement early. Demand for courses increases prior to and during hunting season, so participants interested in attending an in-person class should register as...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope eyeing playoff return behind a strong veteran group
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The Good Hope Raiders, led by head coach Alan Scott, rode a scorching hot offense to an 8-2 record and a playoff appearance in 2025.
With wins over Cherokee County and West Morgan, the Raiders made it all the way to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Veteran QB, offensive line looking to take Meek back to the playoffs
ARLEY, Ala. - To say it’s been an impressive start to Daniel Evans’ career at Meek High school would be a disservice.
In three seasons, the head coach has led the Tigers to three playoff appearances, two postseason wins and a 22-13 overall record.
Adding to...
76 Wallace State student-athletes earn NJCAA All-Academic honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College placed 76 student-athletes on the National Junior College Athletic Association’s 2025-26 All-Academic teams.
The Lions had 24 student-athletes earn first-team recognition, 24 make the second team and 28 receive third-team honors. Wallace State’s honorees represented 13 athletic programs.
To...
Ballin’ Like A Bulldog youth basketball camp continues to pick up steam in year four with 160 attendees
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The fourth annual Ballin Like A Bulldog Basketball Camp took place on July 23rd and 24th, and 160 kids attended the camp. Coaches and players all helped the kids with so many skills both days, with some fun added into it...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman Bearcats looking to ride momentum from strong finish into 2026 season
CULLMAN, Ala. - In year one under Trent Walker, the Cullman Bearcats suffered from a slow start that eventually cost the team a playoff spot.
The main takeaway from the season, however, was how they finished. In their last five games, the Bearcats went 4-1...
From county standouts to national champions: Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts 26th class
CULLMAN, Ala. – Their paths began at eight Cullman County high schools and led to state championships, collegiate national titles, coaching records and decades of service to athletics.
Eleven former athletes, coaches and administrators were inducted into the Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame’s 26th...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman Christian’s Piper Coots looks to help lead Lady Lions back into postseason in 2026-2027:
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Christian Lady Lions did some special things last season, as they went 11-15 and played in a Sub-Regional game for the first time ever. Senior basketball player Piper Coots has been playing basketball for eight years, and six of...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond hopeful that fresh faces in key offensive spots will lead them to the postseason in 2026
HOLLY POND, Ala. - In Will McDaniel’s third season at the helm, the Holly Pond Broncos are looking to take another step forward, get over the hump and into the playoffs.
While the season ended 5-5, Holly Pond’s offense was explosive with Boston Gibbs...
Wallace State adds former Priceville head coach Emily Williams to volleyball staff
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State has strengthened its volleyball coaching staff with the addition of former Priceville head coach Emily Williams as an assistant coach.
Williams joins the Lady Lions after guiding the Priceville program for the past five seasons, where she helped continue the...
Wallace State Athletics Earns 2025-26 ACCC Athletics Academic Champion Award
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Athletics has once again demonstrated that success extends far beyond competition, earning the 2025-26 Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Athletics Academic Champion Award for outstanding academic achievement across all sports.
The prestigious honor recognizes the conference's top overall athletic department...
PREP FOOTBALL: After late coaching change, Sellers’ Hanceville Bulldogs finding confidence in revamped defense
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Following a 0-10 season for the Bulldogs, changes were made in Hanceville, just not when anyone expected.
Less than six weeks from the start of the 2026 season, former head coach Levi Estes stepped down from his position, and former offensive play...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point’s Patterson hoping to help lead Warriors back to the postseason
CULLMAN, Ala. - Another season of West Point football is near, and after making the playoffs last year, junior quarterback Max Patterson will look to help lead the Warriors to another postseason berth in 2026. The Warriors will bring over a handful of starters...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont aiming for 2026 postseason return behind recovered running back trio
VINEMONT, Ala. - Fresh off a promising 2025 season where the Eagles went 6-5, Vinemont, in Stephen Robinson’s tenth season at the helm, will aim for a seventh straight playoff appearance in ’26.
With the summer coming to a close and the roster taking shape,...
FAITH: Vinemont’s Nora Burks on her faith’s impact on both her athletic and academic careers
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont's Nora Burks will be a junior going into the 2026-2027 school year, and in an interview with the Tribune, she talked about the role that God has played in her life, and how much she has grown from her experience....
PREP FOOTBALL: With Roberts-led returning group, State Championship is the goal for the 2026 Addison Bulldogs
ADDISON, Ala. - The Addison Bulldogs' 2025 season began with mystery, as they had a new head coach in Mark Hastings, and loads of questions regarding the roster. Well, the questions were answered, and Coach Hastings had an outstanding first year carrying the Bulldogs to...
PREP FOOTBALL: New-look Fairview Aggies enter 2026 season with the same winning standard and expectations
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- Turnover was the theme of the offseason for the Fairview Aggies, who, prior to the retirement of legendary head coach George Redding, went 12-1 with a run to 5A State Playoff quarterfinals.
Along with Redding, the Aggies lost superstar running back Jake Harper,...
FAITH: Vinemont’s Arleigh Thomason discusses her faith, being a role model for younger kids, religious influences
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont multi-sport athlete Arleigh Thomason is going into her junior year as an Eagle, and her faith in God has been a massive part of her journey so far. While it's a large part of her life, Thomason doesn't want to...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point Warriors focused on establishing rush attack, overall consistency in 2026
CULLMAN, Ala. - Heading into head coach Kevin McCravy’s third season at the helm, the West Point Warriors are looking to return to the playoffs after a 5-5 regular season and first-round loss to eventual 5A semifinalist Scottsboro in 2025.
The Warriors took a leap,...
FAITH: Kinlee Cryer on how God has impacted her life and athletic career
Cullman, Al. - At the start of the 2026-27 school year next month, Fairview's Kinlee Cryer will be in her junior year as an Aggie. In an interview with the Tribune, Cryer discussed her faith, her athletic career at Fairview and how she plans...
Volunteers sought for 9/11 tribute at Fairview High School football game
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Organizers are seeking active and retired military members, firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel and other first responders to help with a special 9/11 tribute before a Gold Star Football Game at Fairview High School.
The tribute is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 11,...
FAITH: Cullman’s Addison Vogelaar discusses her faith, life-changing trip to Guatemala, religious influences
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman's Addison Vogelaar will be a senior next month, and God has been for her every step of the way. A mission trip to Guatemala completely changed her perspective on life.
"God means so much to me. He has been such a...
U.S. Men’s National Team to face Belgium in Round of 16 of FIFA World Cup 2026
With its 2-0 win against Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, the U.S. Men’s National Team is through to the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the fourth time in as many tries. The result means the Stars and...
‘It really felt like we were a family’: Bentley Childers reflects on on her career at Hanceville
CULLMAN, Ala. - Former Hanceville multi-sport athlete Bentley Childers walked the stage and received her diploma back in May, and in an interview with the Tribune, she shared some of her favorite memories from her Bulldog career.
"For volleyball, my favorite memory is coming back...
Cullman duo aiming to build community with kickstart semi-pro football team, the Cullman Coyotes
CULLMAN, Ala. - At his apartment in Huntsville, Cullman native Shaun Smith would hear the roar of the crowd, the music and the fans from games of the Huntsville Rockets, a semi-professional football team, and think to himself, “why doesn’t Cullman have this?”
So, after...
FAITH: Vinemont’s Haley Millwood discusses her faith, National Honor Society and being a role model
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont's Haley Millwood will officially be a junior in August, and God has been there for her every step of the way. She leans on two very important Bible verses to help her get through everyday life.
"God has changed my life...
Seven local high schools earn AHSAA Sportsmanship Award for 2025-26 school year
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Alabama High School Athletics Association announced today the 94 schools that were selected for the 2025-26 Sportsmanship Award on Wednesday. The award is presented to schools that went the entire 2025-26 athletics year without recording a single ejection across all...
Cullman City’s tennis complex renovation ‘a game-changer’ for the Bearcat tennis program
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman High School's sports complex is due to receive a major upgrade soon.
Cullman City schools announced last week that in their June Board of Education meeting, the district approved a $500,000 dollar reallocation to support the City of Cullman's renovation...
FAITH: Fairview’s Paisley Hopper on her religious influences, Snowbird Church Camp and more
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fairview's Paisley Hopper will be a senior starting in August, and credits God as one of the main reasons she's the person that she is today. When she was going through some tough times in her life, she leaned on God,...
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....
