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...
COLUMN: Reasons for optimism & concern for Alabama, Auburn and UAB as spring practices intensify
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the next three weeks, Alabama (April 11) and Auburn (April 18) will play in their "A-Day" spring games, and UAB will hold their up close and personal Spring Showcase (April 18), for fans to get their first looks at their...
PREP BASKETBALL: New Good Hope boys basketball coach Cory Meyer details his coaching influences, looks ahead to future with Raiders
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope hired Cory Meyer to be their new basketball coach on March 19th. He took over for Mitch Morris, who coached the team last year. He was an assistant coach for 14 years and was an assistant under his...
Auburn plays Illinois State Thursday in NIT semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse
INDIANAPOLIS – After winning three National Invitation Tournament games in nine days, Auburn appreciates the eight-day layoff between the NIT quarterfinals and Thursday’s semifinal against Illinois State in Indianapolis.
“It’s good to still be playing basketball,” said Auburn coach Steven Pearl, whose team flew to Indiana Tuesday after...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 31, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 9, Belgreen 1 - Batting: S. Talley 3-4 (HR), 4 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 9 K, W
Cullman 6, Clarksville 4 - Batting: C. Stancil 1-1 (HR), 3 RBI Pitching: M. Shadeck 7.0 IP, 4 ER, 6 K, W
Fairview 11,...
FAITH: Cullman’s Thomas Norwood talks about his faith and religious influences
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior Thomas Norwood is very thankful to have a relationship with Jesus Christ, and that has helped him become the person that he is today. He has a certain Bible verse and a favorite song to lean on to help...
PREP BASEBALL: Bulldog bats get hot; Lake impressive as Addison takes down Dora, 12-2
DORA, Ala. - Looking to bounce back from a tough 13-11 loss to Hubbertville last Saturday, the Addison Bulldogs traveled to Dora to take on another team of Bulldogs. After a competitive first inning, Addison had completely taken control of the game by the...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview secures second straight Cullman County Tournament title with 8-5 win over Good Hope
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Saturday afternoon at Hanceville High, defending County Tournament champion Fairview met with Good Hope in the title game. It promised to be an exciting one, with both teams winning in blowout fashion in their semifinal matchups.
The Aggies jumped out...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope wins in dominant fashion, taking West Point down 23-6 to move onto the County Tournament championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - One spot in the county championship game was already filled by Fairview by virtue of a shutout win over Cold Springs to start out the final day of the tournament. The other semifinal game featured (2) West Point and (3) Good...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview’s offense explosive as they down Cold Springs 13-0, move on to the Cullman Co. Tournament championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the first semifinal matchup of the Cullman County Baseball Tournament on Saturday, the Fairview Aggies, who got a first-round bye, took on the Cold Springs Eagles. The Aggies got out to a hot start, and added to their lead every...
PREP BASEBALL: Hot start at the plate leads Good Hope to an 11-1 win over Holly Pond in the Cullman Co. Baseball Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the nightcap of day one of the Cullman County Baseball Tournament, Good Hope took on the Holly Pond Broncos. After jolting out to an early lead, the Raiders ran away with the game, eventually taking an 11-1 victory to move...
PREP BASEBALL: Balanced hitting and strong pitching by Chasteen lead Cold Springs to a 9-4 win over Vinemont in game two of Cullman Co. Baseball Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Day One of the 2026 Cullman County Baseball Tournament got underway on Friday afternoon, and in the second game of the day, (4) Vinemont took on (5) Cold Springs. In their first and only meeting so far, Vinemont knocked off Cold Springs,...
PREP BASEBALL: Campbell’s arm and bat lead West Point to a 7-4 win over Hanceville in the 2026 Cullman Co. Tournament opener
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The West Point Warriors and host Hanceville Bulldogs faced off in the first game of the 2026 Cullman County Baseball Tournament on Friday afternoon with a spot in the semifinals on the line. While the game was close early, a wild...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 26, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 15, Falkville 13 - Batting: C. Purdue 3-3 (2B, HR), 5 RBI Pitching: A. Black 5.1 IP, 9 ER, 4 K
Cold Springs 14, Falkville 13 - Batting: E. Cole 2-3 (2B), 3 RBI Pitching: C. Perdue 3.0 IP, 2 ER, 4 K...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullen’s game-winning RBI double gives Fairview thrilling 8-7 win over Arab; splits doubleheader with Knights
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After collecting a huge win at Arab on Tuesday night, the Fairview Aggies welcomed the Knights to their place for a doubleheader on Thursday night. In the first game Fairview held a 5-0 lead after three innings, but it was all Arab after that, as...
Cold Springs coach Paige Adams resigns amid investigation; case turned over to authorities
CULLMAN, Ala. - After taking the Cold Springs Lady Eagles to the Final Four in her first year as head basketball coach, Paige Adams abruptly resigned Wednesday, March 25, at a special-called meeting of the Cullman County School Board. The matter is now in...
Auburn advances to NIT semifinals, beating Nevada 75-69
AUBURN, Ala. – Advancing to the NIT semifinals for the first time, Auburn beat Nevada 75-69 Wednesday at Neville Arena, giving the Tigers five consecutive 20-wins seasons.
“Defensively, for the first 30 minutes, we did a lot of good things and made a lot of improvement,”...
FAITH: Good Hope’s Maycie Nolen on God’s influence on her life and cheer career
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope senior cheerleader Maycie Nolen reflects on how much God has changed her life not only in cheerleading but in school as well.
"As my cheerleading career comes to an end, I've found myself reflecting on the journey that brought...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond quarterback Boston Gibbs signs with Ottawa University Arizona
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The decision that Boston Gibbs would be the Holly Pond Broncos starting quarterback in 2025 came just days before their first game.
A senior, Gibbs had traditionally played running back and wide receiver, and with just days of learning the...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 24, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 3, Falkville 2 - Batting: B. Archer 1-3 (Walk-off RBI 1B) - B. Chasteen 2-3 (2B) Pitching: C. Johnson 6.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 7 K
Fairview 2, Arab 1 - Batting: K. Dunkin 2-2 (2B) Pitching: H. Barron 6.0 IP,...
PREP BASEBALL: Archer’s walk-off gives Cold Springs a 3-2 win over Falkville
BREMEN, Ala. - The 7-5 Cold Springs Eagles hosted area rival Falkville on Tuesday afternoon in the first of three games the teams will play against each other this week.
Both starters pitched six innings or more, with Falkville's Landon Jones striking out three,...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 23, 2026
BASEBALL
Cullman 9, Buckhorn 2 - Batting: B. Vincent 2-2 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: M. Carver 3.2 IP, 2 ER, 6 K, W
Hanceville 15, Danville 3 - Batting: C. Whatley 1-3, 3 RBI Pitching: H. Black 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 11 K
Locust Fork 9,...
PREP BASEBALL: Clutch pitching and hitting help lift West Point to 6-4 win over Decatur
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Warriors came into Monday night's game against Decatur 6-1 in their last seven games and looked to keep that stretch going against the Red Raiders. It was close throughout the entire contest and was tied going into the sixth...
Auburn beats Seattle U 91-85, advances to NIT quarterfinals
AUBURN, Ala. – Kevin Overton and Elyjah Freeman teamed up for eight 3-pointers to lead Auburn to a 91-85 victory over Seattle U Sunday at Neville Arena, advancing the Tigers to the quarterfinals of the National Invitation Tournament.
“I want to thank our fans that came out tonight. Our...
Alabama rolls past Texas Tech in NCAA Tournament second round, 90-65
The Crimson Tide set a school record for largest margin of victory in NCAA Tournament history
TAMPA – The No. 4 seed Alabama men's basketball team secured its largest margin of victory in its NCAA Tournament history with an impressive 90-65 victory over No. 5 seed...
ARCHERY: Vinemont High, Cullman Middle win NASP 3-D State Championships
CULLMAN, Ala. - Archery teams from across Northern Alabama met at the Cullman OmniPlex on Friday and Saturday to duke it out in the State 3-D Championships. For the second year in a row, Vinemont High School took home the gold, and in the...
PREP BASKETBALL: AHSAA All-State teams announced, local star players and coaches honored
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced their 2025 All-State Basketball teams this weekend. After winning the 4A Girls State Championship multiple Good Hope players were honored on the first team as well as their head coach, Justin Aby, being named 4A...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 21, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 15, Hackleburg 2 - Batting: S. Talley 2-3 (3B), 2 RBI - C. Lane 2-4 (2B x2), 3 RBI Pitching: K. Lake 4.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 4 K, W
Hubbertville 13, Addison 11 - Batting: S. Talley 3-5 (2B x2), 4...
TRACK & FIELD: Cullman, West Point duo and Holly Pond’s Figueroa among others with impressive days at Friday “Knight” Lights track-and-field event
ARAB, Ala. - Several local teams took part in Friday's Friday "Knight" Lights track-and-field event. Standing out as always were Holly Pond's Daniel Figueroa and West Point's duo of Asa Sutter-Rush Lamar. Additionally, Cullman High School came away with six gold medals. All local athletes who placed...
No. 4 seed Alabama opens 2026 NCAA Tournament with 90-70 win over 13-Seed Hofstra
Labaron Philon Jr. led five Crimson Tide players in double-figure scoring with 29 points
TAMPA – Labaron Philon Jr. scored a game-high 29 points, 21 of which came after halftime, to lead the No. 4 seed Alabama Crimson Tide past the 13th-seeded Hofstra Pride, 90-70, Friday afternoon...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 20, 2026
BASEBALL
Decatur Heritage 4, Fairview 1 - Batting: C. Nelson 2-3 - H. Barron 1-3 (2B) Pitching: C. Scott 4.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 K
Cordova 10, Vinemont 0 - Batting: T. Mauter 1-3 Pitching: T. Mauter 3.2 IP, 5 ER, 2 K
SOFTBALL
Cullman 5,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Big first inning, Barnett’s pitching gem helps Fairview get past Hanceville 4-3
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After starting their respective seasons out slow, Fairview and Hanceville have quickly turned things around, with the Lady Aggies winning their last six games, and the Lady Bulldogs taking six out of their last eight games. Both teams faced off against...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from March 19, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 5, Decatur Heritage 4 - Batting: S. Talley 3-3 (2B x2), RBI Pitching: C. Thompson 3.0 IP, ER, K, W
Cold Springs 16, Sumiton Chris. 11 - Batting: B. Archer 1-4 (2B), RBI Pitching: A. Black 5.0 IP, 2 ER, 6 K
Sumiton Chris. 13,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Vinemont hangs on for a 13-11 win in an error filled county matchup
VINEMONT, Ala.- The Vinemont Lady Eagles hosted county foe Cold Springs on Thursday, looking to right the ship after uncharacteristic losses in four of their last six contests.
Vinemont's star pitcher Tori Vines took the mound, facing off against Cold Springs' Addie Kilgo.
Leading the...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats hold off a late Hartselle rally to seal a 9-8 win
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fresh off home wins over Sardis and Hillcrest, the Cullman Bearcats looked to add onto their winning streak at home against the Hartselle Tigers on Thursday night. Cullman could do no wrong in the second and third inning, where they jumped out to...
PREP SOFTBALL: Garmon’s late home run helps Good Hope knock off Hanceville 11-7
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs went 5-1 last week and looked to continue their momentum into their county matchup against the Good Hope Lady Raiders on Wednesday afternoon. Hanceville held a 7-4 lead after three innings, but the final three innings belonged to the...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 17, 2026
BASEBALL
Lynn 3, Addison 2 - Batting: S. Talley 1-1 (HR), RBI - C. Lane 2-4 (2B) Pitching: K. Lake 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 K
Brooks 6, Fairview 2 - Batting: C. Scott 3-3 - J. Robertson 1-4, RBI Pitching: J. Robertson 6.0 IP, 2...
OmniSports Academy launches Rec+ Flag Football League
CULLMAN, Ala. — OmniSports Academy (OSA), a program of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST), has announced the launch of its Rec+ Flag Football League, a new competitive tier within its established recreational program that will give Cullman’s top young athletes the opportunity...
COLUMN: Even after his disastrous tenure, Trent Dilfer continues to insult UAB with latest ‘leftovers’ quote
After marching the streets of Birmingham to get their program back then watching the most successful run in school history under Bill Clark, securing a move up to the American Conference, UAB fans were treated to one of the most nonsensical hirings in sports...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 14, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 12, Brewer 3 - Batting: C. Perdue 1-3 (3B), 3 RBI - B. Chasteen 3-4 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: C. Johnson 4.0 IP, 2 ER, 3 K
Scottsboro 6, Fairview 3 - Batting: C. Cullen 1-4 (HR), RBI - C. Scott 2-3 Pitching:...
TRACK & FIELD: West Point, Fairview among others with impressive days at 1A-7A Cullman Classic
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several local teams took part in the Cullman Classic on Saturday, and multiple squads, along with more than a handful of individuals, put together impressive results on Saturday. All area athletes who placed in the top five are listed below, along with the...
AHSAA announces updated 2026-2028 classifications for basketball; public & private schools split
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama High School Athletic Association released updated classifications for winter sports, notably basketball, for 2026-28. Following suit with fall sports, the AHSAA split public and private schools for postseason competition, now recognizing six public classes and two private. Notably, Cullman High...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 13, 2026
BASEBALL
Winston Co. 12, Addison 9 - Batting: S. Talley 1-3, 2 RBI - K. Lake 1-4 (HR), 2 RBI Pitching: T. Gaither 3.2 IP, ER, 5 K
Cullman 3, Hillcrest 2 - Batting: K. Mauldin 1-3 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: J. Weathersby 7.0 IP, 2...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 12, 2026
BASEBALL
Austin 13, Fairview 5 - Batting: C. Cullen 2-3, 2 RBI Pitching: C. Cullen 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
Oakman 11, Holly Pond 0 - Batting: J. Miller 0-0 (HBP) Pitching: T. Harrison 2.2 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
West Point 4, Arab 0 -...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Eagles’ errors kickstart Hanceville’s 15-3 rout; Bulldogs hand Vinemont their first loss of 2026
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Thursday evening the Vinemont Lady Eagles, riding a 6-0 start to the season, hosted county and area foe Hanceville, who started the season at 3-8 under first-year head coach Kim Lewis.
After nearly taking down Priceville Saturday and beating Holly...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman County Hall of Famer, Holly Pond basketball coach Tim Willoughby announces retirement
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, March 12, saw legendary head basketball coach Tim Willoughby retire after 23 years. He coached five different teams, finished with 371 wins and had a tremendous impact on so many kids' lives not only on the court, but in the classroom as...
FAITH: Cullman’s Molly Wilson talks religious, personal influences in basketball
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior basketball player Molly Wilson thanks God for helping her overcome some tough times in her life, and she wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Him. She talked about her favorite Bible verse and song, and how much...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Stats and scores for March 10, 2026
BASEBALL
Hubbertville 3, Addison 2 - Batting: C. Speegle 2-3 (2B) Pitching: K. Lake 3.0 IP, 0 ER, K
Homewood 12, Cullman 7 - Batting: J. Inman 3-4 (HR), RBI - B. Vincent 1-4 (2B), RBI Pitching: M. Carver 1.1 IP, 5 ER, K
Fairview 12,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Johnson and Bates homer; Storey pitches a complete game for Cullman in 6-1 area win over Jasper
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman Lady Bearcats welcomed rival Jasper on Tuesday evening for their first area game of 2026, and sent the Vikings home with a 6-1 loss.
The Bearcats, with the win, improved their record to 13-2 on the year.
Starting, and eventually finishing,...
PREP BASEBALL: Holly Pond’s Sam Hunt throws a no-hitter, strikes out 12 as Broncos shut out Hanceville 6-0
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to take on the Holly Pond Broncos in an area game on Monday afternoon. Holly Pond got out to a quick 3-0 lead, and that was more than enough run support for Sam Hunt, who pitched a no-hitter...
PREP BASEBALL: Moody’s offense rolls as Blue Devils collect 10-2 win over Fairview
BOAZ, Ala. - After picking up a huge county win at home against West Point on Friday night, the Fairview Aggies hit the road for a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon against the Boaz Pirates and the Moody Blue Devils. The Aggies dropped the first game to the Pirates,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Swarming Oxford defense too much for Cullman in 68-44 6A State Championship loss
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- An improbable run by the Bearcats came to an end on Saturday.
With the 6A State Championship on the line, Cullman faced off against no. 1 Oxford at Legacy Arena. The Yellow Jackets looked the part of a no. 1 team from...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 6, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 18, Meek 1 - Batting: T. Gathier 2-4, 3 RBI - C. Lane 2-4, 3 RBI Pitching: K. Lake 3.0 IP, 0 ER, W
Addison 18, Lynn 10 - Batting: C. Lane 4-5, 3 RBI - C. Speegle 4-5 Pitching: K. Lake 3.1 IP,...
CHAMPS!: No. 4 Lady Raiders take down no. 1 Plainview 59-54 to win the 4A State Title
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- "Defense wins championships." It's an adage that dates back to the great Paul Bryant, and one that holds true today.
The no. 4 Good Hope Lady Raiders met with no. 1 Plainview in the 4A State Championship on Friday afternoon at Legacy...
PREP BASKETBALL: No.1 North Sand Mtn.’s defense stifles no. 10 Cold Springs, takes 2A State Championship 41-28
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- While a bright future lays ahead, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles fell just short of glory in 2025-26.
On Friday morning, Cold Springs faced off with the number one-ranked 2A team in the state in North Sand Mountain with the State Championship title...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 5, 2026
BASEBALL
Fairview 4, West Point 3 - Batting: L. Wright (Fair.) 0-2, Walk-off sacrifice fly) - D. Cleghorn (West.) 2-3, 1 RBI Pitching: C. Cullen 3.2 IP, 3 ER, 3 K, W
Good Hope 4, Vinemont 3 - Batting: A. Lay (Good.) 1-3, 2 RBI -...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bates’ game-winning RBI single puts Cullman over Brewer in 7-6 extra-innings win
CULLMAN, Ala. - After dropping their last game at Athens, the Cullman Lady Bearcats looked to bounce back at home against Brewer on Thursday afternoon.
It was a pitcher's duel for most of the game. A strong fifth inning by Cullman gave them a 5-1 lead,...
‘These kids have that 22-pound heart’: Cullman wins a 61-56 overtime thriller over Calera to advance to State Championship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Bearcats are riding their identity of 'CHAOS.' right back into the State Championship.
On Wednesday morning, the Cullman Bearcats and Calera Eagles met at Legacy Arena for their 6A Final Four matchup. The two had played prior this season in the...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 3, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 8, Winston Co. 1 - Batting: K. Lake 2-4 2 RBI, S. Talley 2-4 Pitching: C. Thompson 3.2 IP, 0 ER, 5 K, W
Cold Springs 8, Lynn 3 - Batting: B. Black 3-3 2 RBI, L. Hill 2-3 1 RBI Pitching: A. Black...
PREP BASKETBALL: Gossett’s defense, Konrad’s 20 points lead no. 4 Good Hope back to the State Championship with 61-45 win over no. 9 Montgomery Catholic
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Lady Raiders are State Championship-bound once again.
Fourth-ranked Good Hope met a scrappy, physical ninth-ranked Montgomery Catholic team at Legacy Arena on Tuesday afternoon. Good Hope's identity of team basketball on both ends of the floor were apparent, with smothering defense...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles to play in 2A State Championship after defeating a ‘chaotic’ Lanett team 55-43
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Cold Springs' Paige Adams won the 2008 State Championship as a player, and she'll get the chance to win one as a head coach in just her first season leading the Lady Eagles.
On Monday afternoon, no. 10-ranked Cold Springs took on...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Brian Simmons expects to maintain the Aggies’ winning standard as head coach
FAIRVIEW, Ala.- After the sudden resignation of legendary Fairview head coach George Redding on Feb. 20, the future of the program was up in the air to those on the outside.
The administration had their man in mind from the jump, however, and met...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Paige Adams on journey to Birmingham, Final Four matchup with Lanett
BREMEN, Ala. - It's been a special season for first-year head coach Paige Adams, who took over at Cold Springs after legendary head coach Tammy West stepped down to take the head coaching job at Cullman. She's led the Cold Springs Lady Eagles to...
PREP SOFTBALL: A team-by-team guide as Cullman County softball gets underway
CULLMAN, Ala.- With winter sports and weather leaving us, Cullman County softball has returned. Teams like Good Hope are looking to back up a great season, while young teams like Hanceville and Holly Pond are looking to build a foundation for the future. Here’s...
COLUMN: Netflix’s Mayweather vs. Pacquiao announcement is latest mockery of a once-respected sport
Like many kids in Alabama in the 2000s, I didn’t grow up in a boxing-centric household. I heard stories of Marino, Sanders and Favre - not Tyson and Foreman.
Regardless, when Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather met in September 2015, the world stood still, and...
PREP BASEBALL: A team-by-team guide as Cullman County baseball gets underway
CULLMAN, Ala.- With winter sports coming to an end, Cullman County baseball is back. From a seasoned Fairview squad looking to defend their 2025 County Tournament Championship, to a young Holly Pond team looking to make the leap, here's a team-by-team guide as the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman wins NW Regional Championship 80-53 over Lee-Huntsville to return to State Semifinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- When head coach Stu Stuedeman took Cullman to the Final Four in 2022, it was the first time the school had been in 90 years. In just his fifth season, he's taking the Bearcats back again.
The Birmingham native has continued to...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Good Hope topples no. 9 Wilson 58-38, advances to third straight Final Four
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The final Class 4A NW Regional Finals game in the varsity girls' division took place on Saturday night, as fourth-ranked Good Hope took on ninth-ranked Wilson. Good Hope jumped out to a quick lead and stretched it to double digits at the break....
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 West Point’s season comes to a close after dropping NW Regional Championship 57-42 to no. 2 Guntersville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the Class 5A Girls NW Regional Championship on Monday evening, no. 4 West Point met no. 2 Guntervsille at Tom Drake Coliseum. The Lady Warriors, still riding their active 28-game winning streak faced off against another fast-paced team in the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison’s season ends in NW Regional Finals to fourth-ranked Hubbertville, 82-54.
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Class 1A NW Regional Championship matchup featured the Addison Bulldogs and the fourth-ranked Hubbertville Lions in a rematch of last year's Sub-Regional game. Hubbertville's defense smothered Addison's offense in the first half, and also hit seven threes to take a...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 7 Lady Tigers’ postseason run ends at the hands of no. 3 Marion Co. in 68-51 loss in NW Region Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- An inspiring season for Meek's young Lady Tigers has come to an end.
In the third matchup of Monday's NW Regionals, the no. 7 Meek Lady Tigers met no. 3 Marion County, led by three-level scoring senior Jolie Kate Cox. After going...
PREP BASKETBALL: Big second quarter helps no. 3 Red Bay get past no. 6 Cold Springs 64-52, clinches a spot in Birmingham
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The first NW Regional Finals in the Class 2A varsity boys' division featured a pair of top-ten teams, as sixth-ranked Cold Springs faced off against third-ranked Red Bay. It was tied at 16 after one, but Red Bay doubled up Cold...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles win 45-42 thriller over Belgreen to take the NW Region, head to Birmingham
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- In her first year at the helm, Paige Adams is taking the Lady Eagles to Birmingham.
Opening up the NW Regional Championship games on Monday morning, the no. 10 Lady Eagles played a feisty Belgreen team for a trip to State Semifinals....
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman collects 53-41 win over Clay-Chalkville, advances to Elite Eight for third time in five seasons
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After missing out on Regionals last season, the Cullman Bearcats made it their mission to make it back there this season. Their opponent in the NW Regionals on Thursday afternoon was the same team that eliminated the Bearcats in the Sub-Regional game last...
PREP BASKETBALL: Faulkner connection shines as West Point downs Priceville 65-32 to advance to Elite Eight
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The No. 4 West Point Lady Warriors, riding a 27-game heater, met the no. 7 Priceville Lady Bulldogs at Tom Drake Coliseum on Thursday afternoon for a spot in the 5A Elite Eight. At the half, West Point led by nine, which...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope knocks off Deshler 60-50 to clinch spot in Elite Eight for third straight season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - For the sixth straight season, the Good Hope Lady Raiders and the Deshler Lady Tigers did battle in the Regional Semifinals on Tuesday night with a spot in the Elite Eight on the line. It was a tight battle in the first half,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont fights back, but comes up short in 47-45 loss to Lauderdale Co. in the Sweet Sixteen
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Vinemont Lady Eagles, on the cusp of their first Elite Eight appearance since 1995, met defending 3A State Champion Lauderdale Co. Lady Tigers on Wednesday afternoon at Tom Drake Coliseum. The Lady Tigers got off to a hot start, but Vinemont...
PREP BASKETBALL: Mars Hill’s Belle Hill, No. 1 recruit in the AL class of ’28, drops 41 as Holly Pond falls to the Panthers 68-38
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Holly Pond Broncos opened up day two of the NW Regionals with a 9 a.m. matchup against the no. 2-ranked Mars Hill Panthers on Wednesday morning with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line.
The Panthers, led by the...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs knocks off top-ranked Decatur Heritage in overtime 65-58, clinches spot in Elite Eight for first time in 30 years
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Day one of the 2026 NW Regionals at Wallace State Community College concluded with a top 10 matchup in the varsity boys division between Decatur Heritage and Cold Springs. Four quarters wasn't enough to decide a winner in this contest, so...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles avenge ’25 playoff loss to Decatur Heritage with a 57-14 thrashing to advance to Elite Eight
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles met the Decatur Heritage Lady Eagles in the final girls matchup of Tuesday night at Tom Drake Coliseum.
After Cold Springs' 61-41 loss to Decatur Heritage in the 2025 Elite Eight, head coach Paige Adams admitted there...
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison overcomes shooting woes, earns first Elite Eight berth since 1972 with 47-40 win over Marion Co.
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- After their Winston County rival Meek was knocked out of the playoffs, the Addison Bulldogs took the court at Tom Drake Coliseum to face Marion County on Tuesday afternoon. The Bulldogs struggled with shot selection, went down early, failed to hit a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek’s season ends with 75-46 loss to Hubbertville in NW Regionals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After knocking off Waterloo in their Sub-Regional game on Saturday night, the Meek Tigers looked to carry that momentum into their Sweet 16 matchup against the Hubbertville Lions in the Northwest Regionals on Tuesday morning. It was tied after one, but a pair of late...
PREP BASKETBALL: Meek Lady Tigers earn Elite Eight appearance with 63-51 win over Brilliant at Regionals
HANCEVILLE, Ala.- The Meek Lady Tigers faced off with the 25-8 Brilliant Lady Tigers in the first game of the ASHAA Northwest Regionals on Tuesday morning at Tom Drake Coliseum. While Brilliant's roster had an advantage in age and experience, the young Lady Tigers...
‘We were in love with the game’: Addison volleyball receives State Championship rings, recall Sadie Hall’s first year at the helm
ADDISON, Ala.- Head coach Sadie Hall took over for Addison Volleyball in 2025 with big shoes to fill. In the prior ten seasons, Kaydi and Kayla Woodard had earned ten Area Championships and seven 1A State Championships, building on the dynasty Pam Wilkins had...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman outlasts Hazel Green 55-53 to move on to Regionals for fourth time in five years
CULLMAN, Ala. - After getting a hard-fought win in the Class 6A, Area 13 championship game at Jasper on Tuesday night, the Cullman Bearcats got the chance to host their Sub-Regional game once again on Saturday night, taking on the Hazel Green Trojans. Cullman looked to get back...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Good Hope rolls past Fultondale 76-23 to move on to Regionals
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Coming off of a dominating area championship win over West Morgan, the Good Hope Lady Raiders looked to clinch a spot at Regionals once again, as they hosted the Fultondale Lady Wildcats on Friday night. Good Hope dominated from the opening tip,...
Crimson Tide baseball to open the regular season at home against Washington State
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. –Alabama baseball is prepared to open the 2026 regular season at Sewell-Thomas Stadium against Washington State. The Crimson Tide owns a 3-1 mark over the Cougars since the two programs first met in the 1950 College World Series. Alabama's three victories were the...
No. 5 Auburn baseball opens 2026 season vs. Youngstown State
AUBURN, Ala. – No. 5 Auburn baseball opens its 2026 campaign with a three-game series against Youngstown State Friday through Sunday at Plainsman Park. First pitches are set for Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT, Saturday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
“It’s time. It’s time to go out and play another team,” head...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman wins its fifth straight area title under Stuedeman with a tight 47-43 victory over Jasper
JASPER, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats traveled to rival Jasper's Carl Cannon Coliseum on Tuesday night for the 6A, Area 13 championship game, with intensity in the air from the tip. The Bearcats looked to avenge the losses and take their fifth straight area...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Lady Eagles, Eagles secure Class 2A, Area 11 championships with wins over Falkville
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted this year's Class 2A, Area 11 Tournament in both the girls' and boys' division, and both teams faced off against Falkville in their respective area championship games. In the varsity girls' game, Cold Springs got out...
