PREP FOOTBALL: Unbeaten Addison, Cold Springs headline 4-game Friday slate
CULLMAN, Ala. - Two unbeaten teams, two county matchups and the first meeting between Vinemont and Appalachian headline Friday night’s abbreviated local football schedule.
Addison and Cold Springs enter the final Friday of September with a combined 9-0 record. The Bulldogs will host Oakman, while...
PREP CHEERLEADING: Cullman County squads bring home 4 division titles from AHSAA North Super Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman County cheerleaders brought home four first-place finishes from the AHSAA North Super Regional, held Tuesday, Sept. 22, at the Cullman OmniPlex.
Nine squads from Cullman, Good Hope, Hanceville, Vinemont and West Point competed in a daylong event that drew schools from...
Cauthen Classic tees off at Terri Pines to raise money for college scholarships
CULLMAN, Ala. – Golfers gathered at Terri Pines Country Club on Monday, Sept. 21, for the Alabama Pest Control Association's fifth annual Cauthen Classic, a tournament that raises money for the association's scholarship fund.
The event is named for Butch Cauthen, a past secretary/treasurer of the...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: All 4 week 5 makeup series scheduled following heat cancellations
CULLMAN, Ala. – All four Cullman County youth-football Week 5 series canceled because of extreme heat now have makeup dates, with three scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 24, and the final series set for Tuesday, Sept. 29.
Addison will visit Fairview and Good Hope will travel...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Crocker, Sanchez lead local runners at Southern Showcase, Scottsboro Invitational
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior Henry Crocker finished 34th in a field of 250 runners with a time of 15:53.20 to lead local competitors at Saturday’s Southern Showcase at John Hunt Park in Huntsville.
Cullman fielded scoring teams in both championship divisions, Cullman Christian placed...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats come up short at Huffman, 28-14
Updated Sept. 19, 2026, at 11:53 a.m.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats made the trip south to the Birmingham area to take on the Huffman Vikings in a region game. Huffman, behind freshman quarterback Semaj Williams’ passing, defeated the Bearcats 28-14.
Taking the opening kickoff,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison takes down Meek 56-6
ADDISON, Ala. - The second ranked team in 1A, the Addison Bulldogs, hosted one of their biggest rivals, the Meek Tigers, Friday night. The Bulldogs rolled the Tigers 56-6.
Before the game, Addison honored the undefeated, 14-0, 1976 1A state title team. A large number...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont bests Holly Pond 54-14
HOLLY POND, Ala. - Holly Pond hosted the Vinemont Eagles in a region matchup between county foes, and the Eagles headed back across the county with a 54-14 victory.
The Eagles stuck early after the first play. A big pass from Josh Rhodes to Jaxon...
PREP FOOTBALL: Ardmore holds off West Point 15-10
ARDMORE, Ala. - West Point took a 10-9 lead midway through the third quarter Friday night, but Ardmore answered in less than two minutes and held on for a 15-10 victory in Class 4A, Region 7 play.
The Warriors fell to 0-5 overall and 0-2...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs knocks off Cleveland, 36-21, to remain undefeated
CLEVELAND, Ala. - A huge region battle took place inside Blount County on Friday night, as the 4-0 Cleveland Panthers hosted the 3-0 Cold Springs Eagles. It was close for most of the first half, but a huge turnover turned the momentum over to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope shuts out Crossville 46-0
CROSSVILLE, Ala. — Good Hope erupted for 26 points during the opening quarter Friday night and blanked Crossville 46-0 in Class 4A, Region 8 action.
The Raiders added 13 points during the second quarter to build a commanding 39-0 advantage by halftime.
Good Hope extended its...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville falls to Glencoe 50-0
GLENCOE, Ala. — Glencoe jumped out to a 35-point lead during the opening quarter Friday night and defeated Hanceville 50-0 in Class 3A, Region 6 action.
The Yellow Jackets added 8 points during the second quarter to carry a 43-0 advantage into the halftime break.
Neither...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview rolls past Sardis 41-2
SARDIS CITY, Ala. — Fairview raced out to a 20-point lead in the opening quarter Friday night and cruised past Sardis 41-2 in Class 4A, Region 8 action.
The Aggies added 7 points during the second quarter to build a 27-0 advantage by halftime.
Fairview continued...
(UPDATE) YOUTH FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Week 5 games canceled
UPDATE: Games set for Sept. 19 have been CANCELED per the county. This is the second set of games to be canceled this season due to extreme heat.
CULLMAN, Ala. – Four sites will host Cullman County Youth Football Saturday, Sept. 19, with eight local...
PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Unbeaten showdown, 2 county clashes lead week 5 slate
CULLMAN, Ala. – Every game on the local Week 5 schedule will carry weight in a region race.
All 10 local teams will compete across eight region matchups Friday, Sept. 18. Cold Springs and Cleveland will bring unbeaten records into their Class 2A, Region 5...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: West Point boys edge Fairview for Fairview Invitational title
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - West Point claimed the large-school boys championship by a single point Saturday at the Fairview Invitational, leading a strong showing by Cullman-area runners at Randall Shedd Community Park.
The Warriors finished with 29 points to edge host Fairview, which placed second with...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Good Hope’s Nichols wins Race on the Rails
FULTONDALE, Ala. - Drake Nichols captured the boys 5K championship and two Good Hope girls earned top-10 finishes Saturday to lead the Raiders at Race on the Rails.
Nichols completed the course at Fultondale Children’s Park in 16:29 to place first overall.
Johnathan Murphy gave Good...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs girls capture Chickasaw Trails championship
MOULTON, Ala. - Cold Springs placed five runners among the top 40 and captured the small-school girls championship Saturday at the 24th annual Chickasaw Trails Invitational at Oakville Indian Mounds Park.
The Eagles finished with 96 points, beating runner-up University School of Nashville by 16...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Addison goes 2-1 at Muscle Shoals; Holly Pond faces out-of-state field at Rocky Top
CULLMAN, Ala. - Addison won two of three matches at the Muscle Shoals Tournament while Holly Pond faced three out-of-state opponents at the Rocky Top Classic on Saturday.
Addison goes 2-1 at Muscle Shoals
Addison opened its tournament schedule with a 2-0 victory over Loretto, winning...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Meek captures Vinemont Tournament championship
VINEMONT, Ala. - Meek closed Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Fairview and was crowned champion of the Vinemont Tournament.
The Lady Tigers finished 4-2 across six matches, recording three straight-set victories during their run to the title.
Meek defeated Hayden 2-0, Westminster Christian Academy 2-1...
YOUTH FOOTBALL: Vinemont sweeps Holly Pond; Cullman Football Academy wins 3 of 4
CULLMAN, Ala. - Vinemont swept Holly Pond, Good Hope and Fairview each won two of three games and Cold Springs earned a pair of victories over Addison in Saturday’s Cullman County Youth Football Association action.
Vinemont opened its home set with a 47-6 victory in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek routs Cherokee 68-14
ARLEY, Ala. - Meek built a 38-point halftime lead and rolled past visiting Cherokee 68-14 Friday night.
Before kickoff, American Legion Post 223 presented the Town of Arley with a Blue Star flag during a ceremony held in remembrance of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison dominates Phillips, 52-0
BEAR CREEK, Ala. - The 1A second- ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled to rainy James E. Glass Stadium to take on the 1-2 Phillips Bears in a region contest. It wasn't really a contest, as Addison dominated the undermanned Bears, who only dressed 15 players. The game...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point falls to West Morgan in region game, 60-12
TRINITY, Ala. - After dropping their region opener last week at home against Priceville, the West Point Warriors looked to bounce back on the road against another region opponent, the West Morgan Rebels, on Friday night. This was the first-ever meeting between both teams....
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont falls to Oneonta on the road, 35-8
ONEONTA, Ala. – Vinemont traveled to Oneonta to take on the Redskins in a region matchup. The Eagles put up a valiant effort, but fell 35-8.
Vinemont’s defense came out on fire, allowing one first down to the Redskins on their first three drives.
Early in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs holds off Lamar County, 32-20
BREMEN, Ala. — Cold Springs built a 13-point halftime lead and held off Lamar County for a 32-20 home victory Friday.
The Eagles opened a 7-0 lead before the Bulldogs closed the gap to 7-6 by the end of the first quarter.
Cold Springs pulled away...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview falls to Guntersville in defensive battle, 7-3
FAIRVIEW, Ala. — Fairview held Guntersville scoreless through halftime Friday, but a third-quarter touchdown gave the Wildcats a 7-3 road win over the Aggies.
Fairview opened the scoring with a 19-yard field goal in the first quarter. The Aggies followed with a defensive stop, taking...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond shuts out Hanceville, 50-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Holly Pond built a 28-0 halftime lead and held Hanceville scoreless Friday, Sept. 11, in a 50-0 victory reported by the Broncos Sports Network.
Hunter Tolbert contributed two first-half touchdowns as the Broncos established an early lead and extended it throughout the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s 4th-quarter rally falls short against Mortimer Jordan, 35-23
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cullman cut a fourth-quarter deficit to five points Friday, but Mortimer Jordan held off the Bearcats for a 35-23 road win.
The Blue Devils opened with a 90-yard kickoff-return touchdown and added the extra point for a 7-0 lead. Cullman moved into...
COLLEGE SOCCER: Wallace State scores three unanswered, tops Calhoun 3-1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State answered an early deficit with three unanswered first-half goals to defeat Calhoun 3-1 Saturday evening.
Calhoun opened the scoring, but Juan Gazga pulled the Lions even by converting a penalty kick.
Wallace State moved in front when Santiago Acosta scored from...
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY: Swidecki leads Cold Springs at Memphis Twilight Classic
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Reese Swidecki placed 17th Saturday to lead the Cold Springs girls to a 13th-place finish at the City Auto Memphis Twilight XC Classic.
Swidecki completed the varsity 5K in 19:19.34. Gemma Swidecki was the Lady Eagles’ second finisher, placing 39th in 20:13.83.
Kynzlie...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: West Point goes 1-3 at Labor Day Classic
FOLEY, Ala. – West Point earned a straight-set victory over Wetumpka and finished 1-3 against a strong field at the Labor Day Classic.
The Lady Warriors opened pool play Friday against Hernando. Hernando won the opening set 25-19 before edging West Point 26-24 in the...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Hanceville goes 4-0 at home invitational
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville put together its best day of the young season Saturday, winning four consecutive matches at the Hanceville Invitational.
The Lady Bulldogs opened the tournament at 10 a.m. with a 2-0 victory over Brindlee Mountain. Hanceville followed with another sweep at 11...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Bartlett, Powell lead Addison to sweep of Cordova
CORDOVA, Ala. – Addison used big performances from Ava Bartlett and AnnaBeth Powell to sweep Cordova 3-0 Thursday night.
The Lady Bulldogs took the opening set 25-20 before increasing their advantage in each of the next two frames. Addison won the second set 25-18 and...
PREP FOOTBALL: No. 2 Addison stays rolling with a 60-7 win over Waterloo
WATERLOO, Ala. - The Class 1A second-ranked Addison Bulldogs traveled to the far northwest corner of the state and took on the Waterloo Cougars at lovely Danny Ditto Stadium on Friday night. Where the Cougars won tonight was in the battle of the scoreboards,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Herrera’s five touchdowns lead Vinemont to a 52-6 win over Hanceville
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont hosted Hanceville to kick off region play on Friday night, and the Eagles came away with a 52-6 win behind a five-touchdown game from running back Gabriel Herrera.
The Bulldogs received the opening kickoff and went three-and-out after a first-down sack...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman wins a 27-26 overtime thriller over Minor
CULLMAN, Ala. - On a hot and humid Friday night, the Cullman Bearcats played their first regional game of the season and played host to the Minor Tigers. Cullman flipped the script of their previous two games, and the Tigers jumped out to an early...
PREP FOOTBALL: Good Hope pulls away late for a 35-21 win over Guntersville
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - After collecting a 48-23 region win at Brewer last week, the Good Hope Raiders returned home to take on another region opponent, the Guntersville Wildcats, on Friday night. Good Hope jumped out to a quick 21-0 lead at the break and had...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hackleburg pulls away from Meek in the second half, wins 37-16
HACKLEBURG, Ala. – Hackleburg scored 31 points after Meek put its first eight points on the board, and defeated the Tigers 37-16 in Friday night’s Class 1A, Region 8 matchup.
Meek entered halftime with an 8-6 lead, but Hackleburg took control during the third quarter. The...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ offense has a day as the Eagles dominate Locust Fork, 42-0
LOCUST FORK, Ala. - Cold Springs headed southeast to Locust Fork High on Friday night to play their first away game of 2026 after taking down county foe Vinemont, 9-0, last week.
It didn’t take long for Cold Springs to find a groove, and once...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats sweep team titles at Cullman Sprint Invitational
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School swim teams turned in a dominant performance Thursday night, Sept. 3, with both the girls' and boys' squads finishing first overall at the 2026 Cullman Sprint Invitational.
Under the direction of head coach Cory Goble, the Bearcats finished...
COLLEGE GOLF: Massey ties for 10th, Wallace State finishes 11th at Dan York Memorial
CULLMAN, Ala. - J.C. Massey finished inside the top 10 individually while Wallace State placed 11th in the Dan York Memorial Invitational at Terri Pines.
Massey carded rounds of 73, 71 and 72 to finish at 3-over 216 and earn a tie for 10th place.
Wallace...
COLLEGE SOCCER: Three first-half goals lift Wallace State past Southern Union 3-0
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State scored three times in the opening half and kept Southern Union off the scoreboard Tuesday to earn a 3-0 conference victory.
Yaya Jawneh, Shishio Abram and Thomas Edwards each found the net for the Lions. Wallace State’s official box score...
COLLEGE VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State outlasts Gadsden State in five sets
GADSDEN, Ala. - Wallace State extended its winning streak to seven matches Wednesday, earning a hard-fought 3-2 road victory over Gadsden State.
The five-set victory moved the Lions to 8-2 overall and 2-0 in conference play. Wallace State also remained unbeaten in four road matches...
COLLEGE FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State posts two shutouts, improves to 4-0
PHENIX CITY, Ala. - Wallace State remained unbeaten Wednesday after shutting out Chattahoochee Valley and Enterprise State in a pair of decisive victories.
The Lions opened the day with a 49-0 victory over host Chattahoochee Valley before blanking Enterprise State 57-0.
Wallace State outscored its two...
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,...
