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,...
‘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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
Fairview to honor Coach George Redding Jr. at retirement ceremony Sunday
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - Fairview High School will honor Coach George Redding Jr. with a retirement ceremony Sunday, May 17, celebrating his years of service to Fairview athletics, education and the community.
The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in the Keith E. Pattillo Auditorium at...
Brooks wins National Title as Wallace State finishes third at NJCAA Division II Championship
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Wallace State capped a strong week at the NJCAA Division II Women's Golf National Championship with a third-place team finish Friday at Ol' Colony Golf Course while freshman Mallory Brooks claimed the individual national championship after a two-hole playoff.
The Lady Lions finished third overall...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Hanceville wins East Region with 3-2 thriller over Randolph County, advances to first State Tournament in school history
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. - In a year full of firsts for Hanceville's softball program, the Lady Bulldogs just tacked on another.
On Thursday morning, Hanceville, with no losses to their name at Regionals, just needed one more win to secure their first ever Region title...
PREP SOFTBALL REGIONALS: Hanceville opens regionals with two blowout wins, Meek eliminated by Appalachian
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. - Day two of the East Regionals at Sand Mountain Park took place Tuesday, and with Good Hope and Addison eliminated yesterday, Meek fought on and Hanceville played their first games since securing their first ever area title. Meek, already with one...
Head coach Kalen DeBoer’s contract extended through 2033 season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A contract extension for Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer was approved Wednesday by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.
The new agreement will extend his current contract by two seasons, keeping him in charge of the Crimson Tide football program...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from April 20, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 12, Cold Springs 2 - Batting: J. Williams (Add.) 2-4 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 2.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 K, W
Cullman 4, Madison 3 - Batting: C. Stancil 1-4 (HR), 1 RBI Pitching: C. Edwards 3.1 IP, 2...
PREP SOCCER: Meharg scores twice as Cullman seals area with 3-0 win over Mortimer Jordan
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the girls team blew out the Blue Devils 8-0 to seal their area, Cullman's boys took the field to face off against Mortimer Jordan in the final game of the season.
In their prior matchup, Cullman took a 6-1 victory,...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman collects area doubleheader sweep of Mortimer Jordan
CULLMAN, Ala. - After falling just short in their area game at Mortimer Jordan on Tuesday afternoon, the Bearcats hosted the Blue Devils in a huge area doubleheader on Thursday night. Game one saw Mortimer Jordan get out to a quick 5-0 lead going into the bottom of...
Wallace State Men Win ACCC Tennis Championship; Gautier Named Player of the Year
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Men's Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, earning the conference title and advancing to the NJCAA National Tournament in Plano, Texas, scheduled for May 11-15.
In singles play, Wallace State won titles at No. 1, No....
Wallace State Women Capture ACCC Tennis Championship; Standifer Earns Player of the Year Honors
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Women’s Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, finishing with victories in five singles finals and all three doubles finals against Coastal Alabama South. With the win, the Lady Lions earned a trip to the NJCAA National...
PREP BASEBALL: Big first inning, strong pitching by Drummond & Wallace helps Vinemont get past Locust Fork in area matchup, 7-4, plus Friday scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. - April has been very kind to the Vinemont Eagles so far, as they are 3-1 in their first four games of the month. They looked to keep that momentum going at home against Locust Fork on Fridaynight in a huge area game....
Cullman Swim Association wraps up competitive season after pair competes at NCSA championships
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Swim Association (CSA) wrapped up their competitive swim season at the end of March after participating in meets held in Huntsville, Madison, Birmingham, Nashville, Atlanta and Orlando. The USA short course swim team has trained and put in long...
TRACK & FIELD: Fallin and Swidecki earn MVP honors; West Point’s boys and Cold Springs’ girls run away with 2026 Cullman County titles
BREMEN, Ala. - The 2026 Cullman County outdoor track championship was held at Cold Springs high school on Wednesday.
In the boys competitions, West Point ran away with a 170 point victory to repeat as county champions. Senior Asa Sutter earned three gold medals...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
FAITH: Vinemont golf’s Abby Lee discusses religious influences, how they’ve pushed her community
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader/golfer Abby Lee credits God for the many blessings that He has brought into her life, and being raised in a Christian home and committing her life to Him several years ago helped her strengthen her relationship with the...
AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin today, including Fairview
MOBILE, Ala. – The 11th AHSAA State Bowling Championships begin championship play for winter sports this week.
The State Bowling Championships begin, today, Thursday morning at Mobile’s Bowlero Bowling Center with Southside and Thompson, the 6A/7A North and South region champions, rolling in as the...
FAITH: Vinemont cheerleader Jenny Price on her relationship with God
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont junior cheerleader Jenny Price is so blessed to have God in her life. He changed her life in a big way at a time when she felt lost, and leans on several Bible verses to help her get through life.
"God...
2025 All-County Football honors
Cullman County Schools congratulates the following young men for earning All-County Football honors for the 2025 season.
Cold Springs: Ayden Black , Will Jackson, Trey Bailey, Bailey Gann (OL/DL) and Breydon Hallmon
Fairview: Ayden Batz, Colby Bentley, Rex Chandler (RB/LB), Alex Cruz, JoJo Ellis, Sebastian Garcia...
Casino Night fundraiser to support Cullman High School soccer set for Jan. 23
CULLMAN, Ala. - Supporters of Cullman High School soccer will have a chance to enjoy an evening of games, food and friendly competition when Casino Night returns Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at The Venue at Cotton Creek.
The event, benefiting the Cullman Soccer Booster Club,...
Faith: Good Hope’s Kloe Thurman on how relationship with God has changed her life
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope senior band member Kloe Thurman calls her relationship with God a blessing. She went through some tough times early on in her life, but God and a loving, supportive adopted family helped her overcome her early struggles. She...
CHS cheer teams celebrate championship season, set sights on national competition
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman High School Junior Varsity and Varsity cheer programs, said the school system, “have completed an extraordinary season marked by hard work, growth, and remarkable achievements across all four teams: JV and Varsity Traditional and JV and Varsity Gameday. Throughout...
PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont sweeps Hanceville at home
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs in a county matchup on Friday night, and Vinemont came away with a 2-0 sweep. In the varsity girls' game it was a tight contest through three quarters, but Vinemont broke things wide open...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point wins both matchups over Addison
ADDISON, Ala. - 1A Addison hosted a double header against 5A West Point on Friday night and came out with two losses. The Addison's girls' varsity team played West Point's junior varsity team and came away with a 39-30 defeat. The Bulldogs' boys played 3 good...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders, Eagles notch county victories
BREMEN, Ala. - The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Good Hope Raiders in a pair of varsity matchups on Tuesday night, and each school came away with a win. In the varsity girls' game, Good Hope broke open a close game in the second quarter, outscoring...
BOWL SEASON: A guide to postseason college football in Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala.- For teams like UAB and Auburn, it's time to look ahead to new eras, but the season's not over yet for a few Alabama teams. One team made it to the College Football Playoff and a pair of conference runner-ups made it...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman frontcourt fuels 63-48 win over Thompson
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman Bearcats got back in the win column on Monday night, defeating Thompson 63-48 behind a strong performance from their frontcourt. Senior forward Sam Dorough led Cullman with a game-high 22 points, hitting two three-pointers. The Bearcats improved to 11-1 with...
PREP SPORTS: West Point track and field participates in the Magic City Invitational
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- Cullman's West Point High School Track and Field team traveled to participate in the annual Magic City Invitational this weekend. The indoor event took place at the Birmingham Crossplex on Saturday and featured nearly 30 individual competitions for athletes from across the...
PREP SPORTS SCOREBOARD: Dec. 1-6
Monday, Dec. 1
Prep Basketball
Priceville 45 - Good Hope 41 (VG)
Fairview 54 - Cold Springs 48 (VG)
Cullman 66 - Cordova 18 (VG)
Cold Springs 65 - Fairview 46 (VB)
Cullman 70 - D.A.R. 27 (VB)
Cullman 75 - Cordova 32 (VB)
Priceville 74 - Good Hope 71 (VB)
Tuesday, Dec....
PREP BASKETBALL: Addison defeats Cullman Christian 68-36
ADDISON, Ala.- The Addison Bulldogs, with less than a week of practice since the end of their football season, hosted the Cullman Christian Lions at Stephenson Gym on Pam Wilkins Court. Addison came away with a solid 68-36 victory to boost their record to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Broncos, Broncos sweep Locust Fork at home
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Locust Fork Hornets in a pair of area games on Tuesday night. In the varsity girls' game, the Lady Broncos trailed by 10 early in the third quarter, but they came back and ended...
Holly Pond’s Allbright signs with Murray State
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond’s Cade Allbright on Wednesday, Dec. 3, signed his National Letter of Intent to continue his athletic career at Murray State University as part of the Murray State Racers football program.
A signing ceremony was held at the school, with...
Alex Golesh named Auburn’s new head football coach
AUBURN, Ala. — Widely regarded as one of the top offensive minds in college football, Alex Golesh has been named Auburn Football’s head coach, Athletics Director John Cohen announced Sunday. The 33rd head coach in program history, Golesh comes to The Plains following three highly...
PREP BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD: Nov. 24-26
Monday, Nov. 24
Good Hope 61 - Montevallo 57 (VB)
Corner 62 - Vinemont 36 (VB)
Cold Springs 57 - Dora 17 (VB)
Hartselle 68 - Hanceville 27 (VB)
Fairview 60 - J.B. Pennington 48 (VB)
Gulf Shores 52 - Cold Springs 34 (VG)
Cullman 38 - Madison Academy 36 (VG)
Good...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison’s postseason run ends with 22-14 loss to No. 1 Wadley
ADDISON, Ala. – The 6th ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted the top ranked Wadley Bulldogs in front of a packed house at A.G. Hicks Stadium in the 1A North semifinal Friday night. What many thought would be a lopsided victory for Wadley turned into a fantastic...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison preparing for huge showdown with No.1 Wadley
ADDISON, Ala. - The quarterfinals of the 2025 AHSAA State Football Playoffs concluded last week, and Addison was the only local team to emerge victorious. The Bulldogs trailed Marion County, 16-8, in the first half, but they took control of the ballgame in the...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats deliver strong showing at state swim meet
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Cullman High School Bearcat Swim Team turned in an impressive performance at the AHSAA State Swim Meet held this past weekend in Huntsville. Competing among 523 athletes from 76 schools across all divisions, CHS advanced to finals (top 16) in...
Crane Hill’s Thomas Turnbull named to 2025 Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team is welcoming its 12 newest members.
Nearly 200 students in grades 10-12 applied for the prestigious honor. A panel of judges consisting of representatives from the sportfishing industry carefully considered the tournament resumes and extracurricular...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 10 Good Hope falls to No. 5 Plainview in quarterfinals 28-7
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After advancing with a 31-7 win at West Morgan last week, the Good Hope Raiders were back home at James W. Shabel Stadium to host Plainview in the quarterfinals Thursday night. The Raiders had their hands full with the Bears...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 4 Fairview’s postseason run ends with 16-14 loss to Scottsboro
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview advanced with a road win over Jacksonville last week and were back home at Dafford Smith Stadium Thursday night to face Scottsboro in the 5A quarterfinals. The Wildcats took advantage of several explosive plays to build a 13-7 lead in...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison advances to semifinals with 28-22 win at Marion County
GUIN, Ala. – After dominating their second-round matchup against Berry 39-6 last week, the Bulldogs hit the road for a quarterfinal battle at Marion County Thursday night. The Red Raiders were able to build a 16-8 lead over Addison in the first half, but...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bulldogs, Aggies, Raiders gearing up for quarterfinal matchups
Updated Nov. 20, 2025, at 1:14 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The second round of the state playoffs concluded last Friday night, and three local teams clinched a spot in the quarterfinal round: the Addison Bulldogs, Fairview Aggies and Good Hope Raiders. The challenges will only...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects road sweep of Hanceville
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs took on the West Point Warriors in a pair of county games at home on Tuesday night, and West Point took home a pair of very impressive wins on the road. The Lady Warriors dominated the Lady Bulldogs...
2 nationally ranked (local) powerhouses to clash Thursday night at Wallace State
HANCEVILLE, AL - Basketball fans are in for a treat this Thursday, Nov 20, at 7:30 p.m., when two nationally ranked programs sitting roughly 40 miles apart face off in a high-stakes showdown. The Snead State Community College Parsons, ranked No. 19 in NJCAA Division II,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Raiders knock off Lady Aggies, 53-25
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - The Good Hope Lady Raiders traveled to take on the Fairview Lady Aggies in an early county matchup on Monday night. After a close first quarter, Good Hope quickly broke the game wide open in the second, outscoring Fairview, 17-6, and...
20-0! WSCC completes perfect season, claims inaugural ACCC Flag Football Championship
DOTHAN, Ala. — A dream that began less than a year ago became reality on Sunday, Nov. 16, as Wallace State flag football captured the inaugural ACCC Flag Football Championship with a commanding 27–6 win over Shelton State at Rip Hewes Stadium. The top-seeded...
PREP SPORTS: Roundup from Thursday-Saturday
Thursday, Nov. 13
Prep Basketball
Vinemont 59 - Cullman Christian 27 (VG)
Vinemont 77 - Cullman Christian 20 (VB)
Cullman 75 - Cordova 7 (VG)
Cullman 67 - Carbon Hill 25 (VB)
Prep Bowling
Fairview 1,288 - Good Hope 1,139 (VB)
Good Hope 742 - Fairview 722 (VG)
Friday, Nov. 14
Prep Bowling
James Clemens...
PRO FISHING: Eva’s Anaya leads charge into 2026 Elite Series
CLEWISTON, Fla. — It was only last July when Fisher Anaya wrapped up his final high school tournament. Now, the 19-year-old is achieving his dream of becoming a professional angler.
Anaya claimed the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops points race,...
FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State survives triple-OT thriller to advance to ACCC Championship Game
Lions defeat Snead State 33–32 in an instant classic in Dothan
DOTHAN, Ala. — In one of the most dramatic and unforgettable games of the inaugural ACCC flag football season, top-seeded Wallace State survived a heart-pounding three-overtime battle to defeat Snead State 33–32 in the...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison rolls past Berry 39-6 to advance
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Berry Wildcats on an absolutely perfect night for football in the second round of the 1A state playoffs. Addison won going away on the scoreboard 39-6, but the game was much closer than the score would indicate. Berry actually moved...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 4 Fairview advances with 28-13 win at Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – After edging out Arab in the opening round last week, the Fairview Aggies traveled to Jacksonville for a round two battle with the Eagles Friday night. Fairview went into the locker room holding a 7-0 lead at the break, but the...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 10 Good Hope topples No. 3 West Morgan 31-7 to advance
TRINITY, Ala. – After toppling Cherokee County in the opening round last week, the Good Hope Raiders hit the road for another heavy weight matchup at unbeaten West Morgan Friday night. The Rebels struck first, taking a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Meek falls to No. 1 Wadley 52-8
ARLEY, Ala. – Meek toppled Woodville on the road in the opening round last week but the Tigers had their hands full when they returned home to host top-ranked Wadley in round two Friday night. The Bulldogs built a 32-0 lead in the first...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Bulldogs, Aggies, Raiders, Tigers gearing up for 2nd round matchups
Updated Nov. 13, 2025, at 9:37 p.m.
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first round of the state playoffs is in the books, and four local teams advanced to the second round. They all have some big challenges ahead of them on Friday night. The Addison Bulldogs...
PREP BASKETBALL: Veterans Day Tip-Off Classic scores
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Several local teams took part in this year's Veterans Day Tip-Off Classic inside Tom Drake Coliseum at Wallace State Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Scores
Geneva 51 - Fairview 38 (VB)Holly Pond 59 - Southside-Gadsden 44 (VG)Good Hope 81 - Dora 41...
Wallace State Cross Country battles snowy conditions at NJCAA Division II National Championships
FORT DODGE, Iowa — The Wallace State men’s and women’s cross country teams capped their seasons on the sport’s biggest stage Saturday, competing in the NJCAA Division II National Championships at Lakeside Golf Course in Fort Dodge, Iowa. After spending two days preparing in...
Wallace State women roll past Southern Crescent Tech with dominant 96-20 victory
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State women’s basketball continued its strong start to the season Saturday afternoon, overwhelming Southern Crescent Technical College 96-20 at Traditions Bank Arena. The Lions opened the game with a stifling defensive performance, outscoring SCTC 27-0 in the first quarter and...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Vinemont makes school history at AHSAA State Championship
The following is a guest article from April Powell
VINEMONT, Ala. - Vinemont High School’s Cross Country team made school history at the 2025 AHSAA 3A State Championship Nov. 8, bringing home multiple All-State honors and record-breaking performances.
Senior Brady Johnson claimed the 3A Boys State...
West Point cheerleaders headed to nationals
WEST POINT, Ala.- The West Point High School varsity cheerleading squad last month won first place at the UCA Space Center Regional in Huntsville. It was one of eight local squads to qualify for the National High School Cheerleading Championship, which will take place...
PREP CROSS COUNTRY: Cold Springs girls win state; boys finish runner-up
DANVILLE, Ala. - The 2025 AHSAA Cross Country State Championship took place in Danville on Saturday morning, and the Cold Springs girls and boys took home some more hardware. The Lady Eagles finished as the 1A-2A state champions, while the Eagles ended up taking home the...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont falls at No. 10 Westbrook Christian
RAINBOW CITY, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Rainbow City for a first-round matchup against Westbrook Christian Friday night and they had their hands full with the Warriors. The Eagles trailed 21-0 at halftime and the Warriors continued pulling away in the second...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: Meek topples Woodville on the road 42-25 to advance
WOODVILLE, Ala. – After finishing with the third seed in Region 7, the Meek Tigers hit the road for a round one game at Woodville Friday night, and it was a nailbiter. Meek trailed 19-12 at halftime but dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: ‘They just never backed down’: No. 10 Good Hope tops Cherokee County 28-26 to advance
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders kicked off their postseason run with a heavy-weight matchup against Cherokee County Thursday night. The Warriors struck first to take an early lead and took a 13-7 lead before halftime, but the Raiders responded in the...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 6 Addison advances with 71-39 win over Ragland
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison hosted the Ragland Purple Devils in a first-round playoff matchup, and the Bulldogs were not very good hosts as they won easily, 71-39. Don't let the score fool you, this game was a mismatch from start to finish. The Purple Devils scored...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: West Point falls at Scottsboro 45-14
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – West Point travelled to Scottsboro for a first-round playoff matchup against the Wildcats and it was a tough night for the Warriors. Scottsboro hit on several explosive plays in the first half to jump out to a 31-0 lead and West...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: No. 4 Fairview fends off Arab 14-7 to advance
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Arabian Knights made the short trip down SR-69 for a first-round battle at Dafford Smith Stadium Thursday night, and it was the first time these two neighboring schools have played one another since 1977. The score was knotted at 7...
PREP FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS: 6 local teams preparing for 1st round matchups
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 2025 regular season is officially in the books, and six local teams are turning their attention to the postseason. Addison, Fairview and Good Hope will host first-round playoff games, while Meek, Vinemont and West Point will hit the road to...
2nd annual Diamond Club Cornhole Tournament returns Nov. 8 to support Vinemont Baseball
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Vinemont High School baseball program will host its second annual Diamond Club Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning at 11 a.m. at 1995 County Road 1518 in Cullman. Registration opens at 10 a.m., and the cost to enter is...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond caps season with shootout win over Cleveland
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Holly Pond was back home for its season finale against Cleveland on Halloween night and the Broncos avoided a scare in the second half. Holly Pond went into the locker room leading 28-6 at halftime but the Panthers came out...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview rallies to top Good Hope 14-7 and remain unbeaten
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders made the trip down SR-69 to Dafford Smith Stadium in Fairview on a wet, chilly Thursday night to take on the unbeaten Aggies and this was a hard-fought, physical clash between the county rivals. Good Hope got...
PREP FOOTBALL: West Point drops regular season finale to Brewer 24-17
WEST POINT, Ala. – After clinching a playoff spot last week against Ardmore, the West Point Warriors looked to carry that momentum over into their home game against the Brewer Patriots on Thursday night. It was a tightly contested game but Brewer's kickoff return for a...
PREP FOOTBALL: Meek caps regular season with 34-6 win at Carbon Hill
CARBON HILL, Ala. – Meek made the trip to Carbon Hill for its regular season finale Thursday night, and the Tigers took control of this one early. Meek went into the locker room with a 22-0 advantage at halftime and maintained a comfortable lead...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hanceville’s season ends with 70-15 loss at Oak Grove
OAK GROVE, Ala. – The Hanceville Bulldogs hit the road to wrap up their season at Oak Grove Thursday night and they had their hands full with the Tigers. Oak Grove jumped out to a 57-15 lead in the first half and with the...
STATE VOLLEYBALL: ‘We all did it for each other’: Addison downs Meek to capture 15th state championship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Addison and Meek clashed in a Winston County themed 1A State Championship Match at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham on Wednesday and the Bulldogs are adding some more hardware to an already packed trophy case. Addison defeated their county rivals 3-0...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions stay perfect with doubleheader thumping of Calhoun
CULLMAN, Ala. — Cold weather, tough conditions, and a resilient opponent couldn’t slow Wallace State flag football on Sunday, as the Lions pushed their record to 14-0 with back-to-back wins over Calhoun at Woodard Stadium. Wallace State opened the day with a hard-fought 33-20 victory...
