WSCC SOFTBALL: Wallace State races past Navarro to advance in NJCAA National Tournament
The 11th-seed Wallace State Lions cruised to a 10-1 win over 20th-seed Navarro to remain alive in the NJCAA National Softball Tournament in Yuma, AZ. The Lions will play on Thursday morning against the 16th-seed McCook.
Wallace State jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top...
No. 5 Wallace State rebounds late Wednesday at nationals after extra-inning loss
View pictures from Wednesday’s games | https://www.flickr.com/photos/wallacestate/albums/72157719276365153
YUMA, ARIZ. – Wallace State’s softball team kept its season alive late Wednesday night, defeating Odessa College 10-2 in five innings at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I National Championship.
In a game that finished at 12:30 a.m....
Haithcock, Lemahieu named ACCC Players of the Week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Two Wallace State Community College athletes were recognized as Athletes of the Week by the Alabama Community College Conference.
Women’s golfer Aidan Haithcock was recognized days after she led the Wallace State women’s golf team to an ACCC title. Haithcock, a freshman...
Alabama wins “Clash in Cullman” over Belmont 6-4 in front of sell out crowd
CULLMAN, Ala.
– Tuesday night was a special one at Heritage Park in Cullman as over 1,500
fans made their way to the park to cheer on the Crimson Tide and former Bearcat
Claire Jenkins against the Belmont Bruins in the “Clash in Cullman”. Alabama
held off a...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s cross country finishes program-best 5th at nationals; men place 15th
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s women’s cross country team secured a program-best fifth-place finish at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II Cross Country National Championships over the weekend in Richmond, Va.
Meanwhile, the Wallace State men finished 15th overall.
For the Wallace State women, sophomore Macie...
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...
2 WSCC alums sign with MLB teams during 2023 Draft
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Baseball added two more names to Major League Baseball rosters when former Lion stars Colson Lawrence and Will Varmette were drafted in the 2023 MLB Draft.
“It's always exciting when our players at Wallace State get the opportunity to play...
Stamps, Ellis named ACCC Runners of Week; WSCC cross country travels to Huntingdon Saturday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross country teams compete at Huntingdon College on Saturday after each finished 7th respectively in the 16th annual Foothills Invitational hosted by Jacksonville State on Sept. 3.
Wallace State was the lone community college competing in the annual event.
Raleigh Stamps is the Alabama Community...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Martin signs with Jacksonville State
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview High School library was full of friends, family, coaches and teammates Thursday to help celebrate a big moment in one Aggie’s athletic career. Parker Martin accepted an offer as a preferred walk-on at Jacksonville State and has now officially...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Campbell signs with Huntingdon
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville High School’s Lane Horton Gymnasium was packed with family, friends, teammates, classmates, coaches and more Monday to celebrate the achievements of another standout athlete. This time it was Cassidy Campbell taking the next step in her academic and athletic career...
Lauren Agnello of Cullman receives UA Department of Art and Art History Outstanding Student Award
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The UA Department of Art and Art History is proud to announce the six recipients of our Outstanding Student Awards for academic year 2023-2024, awarded in recognition of their exemplary dedication and commitment to academic or artistic achievement, during Honors Day...
Wallace State experiences historic success with 4 first-year coaches leading the charge in 2024-25
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College embraced a new era of leadership across its athletic programs, with four new head coaches stepping into prominent roles for the 2024–25 academic year. While each brings a unique background and approach, Faron Key (men's basketball), Joseph...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Savannah Rutledge named NJCAA Division I 2nd-team All-American for 2nd consecutive season
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State volleyball sophomore setter Savannah Rutledge was named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 2nd-team All-American on Wednesday, marking the second consecutive season she’s been named to the second team.
Rutledge, an Albertville native, is the program’s all-time...
SPORTS COLUMN: A calm week 8 of college football turns chaotic
A Calm Week Turns Chaotic. In a week that gave us no ranked vs ranked matchups it seemed this would would be a cake walk, but if this season as taught us anything no one is safe, ever. Starting the week off Appalachian State upset...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf team wins Calhoun Invitational; No. 2 softball sitting at 26-0; baseball update
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team has won its third tournament of the spring season.
The Lady Lions captured the Calhoun Invitational tournament this week at Point Mallard, remaining perfect through three events.
Sophomore Hannah Sanders earned her first collegiate low medalist crown, carding...
Wallace State’s cross-country teams, both 3-time defending ACCC champs, begin season tonight
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross-country teams open the season today in the 16th annual Foothills Cross Country Invitational, hosted by Jacksonville State University Oxford’s Choccolocco Park Sports Complex.
Wallace State’s women compete in the 4K at 6 p.m. and the men follow with the 5K at 6:45.
It...
Saturday Admission Workshops to be offered at Wallace State April 6, May 18
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College announces it will hold Admission Workshops on Saturday, April 6, and Saturday, May 18, for anyone seeking assistance with filling out their application for admission to the college. The workshops will be held from 10 a.m.- 2...
Wallace State’s men’s basketball team begins new era tonight with coach Collin Dimitroff at helm
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s men’s basketball team begins a new era tonight as Collin Dimitroff makes his coaching debut for the Lions.
Wallace State welcomes Volunteer State to Tom Drake Coliseum for the 2019-2020 season opener at approximately 7:30 p.m., and Cleveland State...
Brontae Harris Named to Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Watch List
BIRMINGHAM - Junior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named to the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List, which is presented annually to the nation's best defensive back by the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame.Harris was rated Conference USA's top cornerback in 2018 and...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s women’s basketball has season end in overtime to CVCC in ACCC Tournament semifinals
Freshman Imari Martin lifts a floater in Thursday’s game. (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s women’s basketball team had its season come to a heartbreaking end in overtime on Thursday evening, losing to Chattahoochee Valley 77-73 in the Alabama Community College...
UNA named Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week
FLORENCE, Ala. – For the second time in school history, the University of North Alabama football team was named the Stats Perform FCS National Team of the Week on Monday following a monumental 47-34 win over No. 10 Abilene Christian this Saturday.
This marks the first time since 2018...
Tigers look to maul Sooners in tonight’s 83rd annual Allstate Sugar Bowl
The Tigers put up a staggering 688 yards of total offense with 410 coming on the ground and 278 through the air while holding Louisiana-Monroe to just 251 yards of offense on their way to a 58-7 homecoming victory this season.
NEW ORLEANS - Tonight,...
Auburn’s Broome named semifinalist for Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award
ATLANTA – Junior All-American forward/center Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) is a semifinalist for the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Award as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club on Wednesday. The All-SEC First Team and SEC All-Defensive Team selection is one of 10 semifinalists along with Adrian...
More than 800 earn places on WSCC President’s, Dean’s Lists
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Wallace State Community College congratulates 837 outstanding students who were named to the President’s List and Dean’s List for the Fall 2023 semester. To earn a spot on the Wallace State President’s List, students must maintain a perfect 4.0 GPA for...
PREP FOOTBALL: Vinemont’s Dinkle headed to Huntingdon
VINEMONT, Ala. – After
racking up over 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns on the ground and earning First-Team
All-State honors in his senior season, Vinemont’s Dallin Dinkle is taking his
talents to Huntingdon College. Eagles Head Coach Stephen Robinson is proud of
his standout running back for earning...
Meet the Coaches: Auburn offensive coordinator Derrick Nix
AUBURN, Ala. – In a turbulent profession where turnover is the norm, Derrick Nix’s 16-year coaching stint at Ole Miss was the exception.
Through four head coaches, including Auburn’s Hugh Freeze, Nix rolled with Rebels from 2008-23.
That changed in January, when Freeze and Nix reunited on...
Heartbreak in Santa Clara: Clemson stuns Alabama, 44-16
Running back Josh Jacobs ran for 47 yards on 11 carries in Alabama's 44-16 loss to Clemson Monday night. (Photo courtesy of Alabama Football)
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – After putting together one of the most dominant regular seasons in school history, surviving a thriller in the...
A roaring good time: West Point High’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’
Wardrobe (Jamie Myers), Cogsworth (Brendan Williamson), Chip (Parker Lawrence), Mrs. Potts (Kim Harbison) and Lumiere (Micah Coucke) get ready for dinner. / W.C Mann, Cullman Tribune
FAIRVIEW - This past week, West Point High School’s Performing Arts Department (WPPA) put on Disney’s “Beauty and the...
Pearl on the Plains: BP reflects on ‘opportunity of a lifetime’ at Auburn
Bruce Pearl looks back on 10 years of winning on and off the court at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – When the Tigers tipped off the 2023-24 season vs. Baylor Nov. 7, Auburn officially became the longest stop in Bruce Pearl’s illustrious coaching career.
“You can say...
No. 18 Wallace State volleyball notches ACCC road win, hosts Diggin’ in the Den event beginning Friday
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s 18th-ranked volleyball team registered its second conference victory on the young season Wednesday night, sweeping Bevill State (25-9, 25-16, 25-10) on the road.
The Lions (5-1), coached by Randy Daniel, have defeated the Bears and Bishop State in early Alabama Community College...
WSCC celebrates Dental Assisting Class of 2023
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Family and friends gathered on Monday, July 31, 2023, to watch as students from the Wallace State Community College Dental Assisting program walked across the stage of the James Bailey Center Auditorium, marking their successful completion of the program that has...
Applications open July 1 for Wallace State Nursing
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Wallace State Community College Department of Nursing Education is accepting applications for admission to the program in the Spring 2025 semester. Applications will be accepted July 1 through Oct. 1 for three different pathway options: Traditional ADN and PN Nursing...
Harris named to Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Watch List
BIRMINGHAM – UAB senior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named to the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Watch List, as announced by the award's panel on Wednesday. The honor is presented each year by CoSIDA, in association with The Associated Press and the Fiesta Bowl Organization,...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf qualifies for NJCAA National Championship; Law finishes 3rd at ACCC Golf Tournament; tennis update
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team finished runner-up this week at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) South District Tournament, hosted by the Lions at Cross Creek Golf Course.
With the runner-up placement, Wallace State’s women’s program has advanced to the NJCAA Division I...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s cross country teams win 4th consecutive ACCC championships
OXFORD, Ala. – Wallace State’s cross country teams are Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) champions for the fourth consecutive season.
Wallace State’s fourth-ranked women had the top five finishers and six of the top eight in the 5K, and the Wallace State men represented five of the...
Wallace State’s women’s golf team wins 3rd straight WSCC Fall Invitational; No. 16 volleyball moves to 17-0
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team cruised to its third straight WSCC Fall Invitational championship this week.
Sophomore Claire Newby was the individual low medalist, carding a 73-79-152, in the Lady Lions’ fall season opener at Cross Creek Golf Course.
Lauren Cole,...
Slow-rolling Tide defeat UTC 31-3
TUSCALOOSA – Alabama’s sloppy play combined with University of Tennessee- Chattanooga (UTC) enthusiasm made for a grinder of a game, with the Tide coming out on top 31-3.
The UTC Mocs were the first and only team to tack on points in the first quarter,...
Alabama to play Michigan in College Football Playoff semifinal
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide will square off with the No. 1 Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff Semifinal on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. The contest is slated to kick off at 4...
Holly Pond’s Cassandra Peterson 1 of 7 JSU student media members named finalists for prestigious national recognition
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - Cassandra Peterson of Holly Pond is one of seven student contributors to Jacksonville State University's student-run news outlet, The Chanticleer, and the student-run radio station, WLJS 91.9 FM, who have been named finalists for Pinnacle Awards by the College Media Association....
PREP BASEBALL: West Point’s Cleghorn commits to UAH
WEST POINT, Ala. – He
still has one more season to play with the Warriors but now West Point standout
Aubry Cleghorn knows where he’ll be playing his college ball too. The senior
right-hander announced his commitment to play for the UAH Chargers and Head Coach
Hunter Royer....
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ Burgess signs with Huntingdon
BREMEN, Ala. – Friends, families, teammates and coaches made their way to Jesse George Gymnasium at Cold Springs High School Wednesday morning to celebrate the next stage one Eagle’s athletic and academic career. Lawson Burgess stood out on both the offensive and defensive sides...
Alabama adds Anthony Papio to Baseball coaching staff
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – University of Alabama head baseball coach Rob Vaughn officially announced the hiring of Anthony Papio on Friday morning. Papio joins the Crimson Tide staff after spending the last seven seasons at Maryland working in various roles, including the last two as an...
Auburn’s Broome honored as USBWA Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week
INDIANAPOLIS – For the second time of his career, senior All-American and National Player of the Year candidate Johni Broome (Plant City, Fla.) was honored as one of five U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Oscar Robertson National Players of the Week for games of the week ending...
Burch returning to Wallace State as head softball coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community has hired former Wallace State softball player and assistant coach Sallie Beth Burch to lead the Lions softball team, President Dr. Vicki Karolewics announced today.
“We are excited to welcome Sallie Beth Burch back to Wallace State, where she...
Kevin Eastman announced as keynote speaker for Lion Athletics Benefit Dinner
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College is proud to announce that Kevin Eastman, renowned NBA coach, executive, and motivational speaker, will serve as the keynote speaker at the upcoming Lion Athletics Benefit Dinner on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.
Eastman brings a wealth of experience...
Wallace State announces plans for Fall Semester operations
HANCEVILLE, Ala.
– Wallace State Community College will begin fall semester classes, as
scheduled, on August 17, 2020.
Classes will take place both online and on campus, and
are available during the day, in the evening and on weekends.
All classes with on-campus instruction will be offered
in a hybrid format, with...
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Wallace State baseball opens 2019 season today; coach Randy Putman enters 30th season with program
The 2019 Wallace State Lions baseball team (Photo courtesy of Russell Moore)
HANCEVILLE - Wallace State’s baseball team opens the 2019 season today, featuring a plethora of new faces as coach Randy Putman enters his 30th season with the program.
Wallace State, which is coming off...
Alabama players earn 11 spots on preseason All-SEC teams
ATLANTA – The University of Alabama football team earned 11 spots on the 2025 Preseason All-SEC Team, the league office announced Friday. In addition, the Crimson Tide was selected to finish third overall in the league, according to media members in attendance at SEC Media...
Wallace State basketball teams sweep Enterprise State in home openers, host CVCC Tuesday
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Enterprise State in their home openers on Saturday at Traditions Bank Arena at Tom Drake Coliseum.
Sophomore guard Jiselle Woodson poured in a career-high 31 points, and the 21st-ranked Lady Lions capitalized on a strong third quarter, rolling...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Women’s golf wins 5th straight ACCC Tournament title, hosts NJCAA South District Championship on April 11-12
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State’s women’s golf team has won a fifth straight Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) Tournament championship, prevailing by 14 strokes at Guntersville’s Eagle’s Nest Golf Course this week.
Wallace State sophomore Hannah Sanders was the individual low medalist for the second straight tournament....
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Wallace State defeats Shelton State 31-7 in conference play
MILLBROOK, Ala. — Wallace State women’s flag football continued its strong start to conference play with a 31-7 victory over Shelton State on Saturday at 17 Springs.
The Lions struck first when quarterback Emma Kile capped an opening drive with a 2-yard rushing touchdown. Kile added to...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Softball moves up to No. 7 in NJCAA Division I ranks; Basketball, No. 18 Volleyball, Tennis & Baseball updates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s softball team is among the Top 10 teams in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) ranks.
The Lions (19-2) are 7th overall after a profitable weekend in Columbus, Ga., which saw Wallace State tally five wins, including a 12-8 triumph over...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Basketball teams notch conference sweep at Enterprise State; play Snead State, Bishop State this week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Enterprise State on the road Monday night. The women opened with a 72-52 victory, and the men followed with a 75-63 triumph.
Wallace State’s men snapped a mini two-game skid, moving to 13-3 overall and 4-3 in...
Alabama’s Kira Lewis Jr. officially declares for 2020 NBA Draft
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama
sophomore point guard Kira Lewis Jr. announced Tuesday that he will forego his final
two seasons of college eligibility and keep his name in the 2020 NBA Draft.
Lewis, who is projected as a mid-first round pick, will look to become the 16th
player...
Wallace State’s basketball teams sweep Motlow State in final December home games
HANCEVILLE, ALA. –
Wallace State’s basketball teams swept Motlow State at home on Monday night,
wrapping up action at Tom Drake Coliseum until January.
The 22nd-ranked Lady Lions opened the night
with an 84-62 victory, and the men successfully capped the doubleheader,
squeaking out an 81-77 win.
Wallace State’s...
Top-ranked challenge for Alabama as Tide meets with Wake Forest in Super Regional action
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama baseball's bid for a spot in Omaha continues as the 16th-ranked Tide meets with No. 1 Wake Forest this Saturday at 11 a.m. CT to begin Super Regional play. The Crimson Tide and Demon Deacons are scheduled for a best-of-three series...
WSCC VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State battles at Blazer Classic, falls to Vincennes and Mineral Area
VINCENNES, Ind. – Wallace State volleyball faced two of its toughest challenges of the season on Saturday at the Blazer Classic, falling to NJCAA Division I opponents Vincennes University and nationally-ranked Mineral Area College.
The Lions dropped their first match to Vincennes, 3-1 (16-25, 17-25,...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball ranked No. 1 in ACCC, 20th in NJCAA Division 1
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s volleyball team is on a 12-game winning streak and has extended its winning record at home against conference opponents to 121. Ranked No. 1 in the Alabama Community College Conference and 20th in the National Junior College Athletic...
Carson Owens named Wallace State Lions head softball coach
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College alumnus and softball assistant coach Carson Owens has been appointed head coach of the Wallace State softball team, President Vicki Karolewics announced on Wednesday.
Owens, 23, was the Lions' pitching and outfield coach during the 2022 season, in addition to...
Auburn legends named to 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot
AUBURN, Ala. – Former Auburn football standouts Takeo Spikes, Ed King and Gregg Carr are on the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot, the National Football Foundation announced Monday.
The 2024 College Football Hall of Fame class will be announced in January 2024. The formal induction...
BASSMASTER COLLEGE SERIES: Grand Valley State Duo Wins Bassmaster College Series Event On Alabama’s Smith Lake
Lucas Murphy and Mitchell Gunn of Grand Valley State University win the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series at Smith Lake presented by Bass Pro Shops out of Cullman, Ala., with a three-day total of 52 pounds, 7 ounces. (Photo by Chris Mitchell/B.A.S.S.)
CULLMAN, Ala. — When...
Former Alabama player Lawson Schaffer shares his thoughts on the Crimson Tide’s NCAA Tournament chances
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s NCAA Tournament bracket was officially unveiled Sunday and the Alabama Crimson Tide were selected as the tournament’s No. 1 overall seed. Both Alabama and Auburn secured spots in this year’s tournament field and both of them will be tipping...
Vontrell King-Williams named defensive tackles coach at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Vontrell King-Williams has been named defensive tackles coach at Auburn, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. King-Williams served as a defensive line analyst for Auburn this past season and previously worked on Freeze's staff at Liberty.
The completion of Auburn's defensive staff also includes various position...
Lead the (Pett)way: Auburn kills Arkansas 56-3
AUBURN - From their opening possession to the final play, Auburn dominated the Arkansas Razorbacks Saturday afternoon for their third straight SEC win. Coming off their bye week, Auburn looked fresh and ready to go. The Tigers amassed a whopping 632 yards with an...
Back-to-Back! UAB wins West Division with 26-21 victory at North Texas
DENTON, Texas –
The UAB football team claimed its second-consecutive Conference USA West
Division title with a 26-21 victory over North Texas on Saturday afternoon at
Apogee Stadium.
UAB (9-3, 6-2 C-USA) earned the right to defend its C-USA title and will travel
to Florida Atlantic (9-3, 7-1 C-USA) for...
Jax State announces fall 2024 President’s, Dean’s Lists
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. - More than 1,200 students were named to the President's List at Jacksonville State University for their outstanding academic performance in Fall 2024. To be named to the President's List, students must earn a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester while completing...
Alabama Football Preseason Ticket Sales Update
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – With just over one month until the start of the 2024 season, five of Alabama football's seven home games are now sold out through the Alabama ticket office.
The sellouts so far include: Sept. 7 vs USF, Sept. 28 vs. Georgia, Oct. 12 vs. South...
Cullman’s Alan Crisologo elected to University of Alabama SGA
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The University of Alabama recently swore in the new 2024 Student Government Association members.
The following students were elected to either the Executive Council or as senators for their respective schools or colleges:
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
President - Samad Gillani
Executive Secretary - Jensyn Seay
Executive Vice...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman extends winning streak to 4 games
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School's volleyball team continued their winning streak in their second tri-match of the season, defeating both Austin and Good Hope to extend their run to four consecutive victories. In a thrilling contest against Austin, the Bearcats demonstrated resilience and...
WSCC Cross Country teams ranked 7th in national preseason poll
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s men’s and women’s cross country teams both are ranked No. 7 nationally in the 2023 NJCAA DII preseason polls by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association coaches poll.
The women’s team finished fifth in...
Auburn legend, College Football Hall of Famer Terry Beasley passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Terry Beasley, a prolific pass catcher whose Auburn receiving records have lasted more than a half century, has passed away at the age of 73.
An All-American in 1970 and 1971, Beasley caught 141 career passes for 2,507 yards and 29 receiving touchdowns from...
Troy runs win streak to 8, downs Louisiana on Senior Day
TROY, Ala. –Jabre Barber threw a 20-yard pass and pulled down the touchdown reception on Troy's game-winning drive in its 31-24 victory over Louisiana on Senior Day at The Vet in Sun Belt Conference action.The win puts Troy (9-2, 6-1 SBC) in prime position to...
Jordan-Hare Stadium north end zone videoboard expansion approved by Auburn Board of Trustees
AUBURN, Ala. — The Auburn University Board of Trustees has given final approval for the addition of a new state-of-the-art videoboard in the north end zone of Jordan-Hare Stadium. The vote and approval came at Friday's Board of Trustees meetings at The Hotel at Auburn...
Former Alabama standout Lee Hodges earns 1st career PGA Tour victory, claiming the 3M Open Championship
BLAINE, Minn. – Former Alabama men's golf standout Lee Hodges claimed his first career PGA Tour victory, capturing the 3M Open title Sunday at the TPC Twin Cities with a winning score of 260 (63-64-66-67). Hodges, who won the event by seven strokes, led wire-to-wire...
Auburn men’s golf sweeps SEC yearly awards
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After a record-smashing regular season that culminated in the program's fifth Southeastern Conference Championship, No. 1 Auburn men's golf was recognized by the league with nine yearly SEC honors, including a sweep of the three major awards.
Tigers head coach Nick Clinard...
Wallace State Welding hosts North Alabama High School Welding Competition
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Welding program welcomed nearly 100 high school students from 33 area schools to its first North Alabama High School Welding Competition.
Winners in the first-year category included Curtis Pike of Ernest Pruett Center of Technology, Trace Armstrong of...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Wallace State’s men’s basketball’s Demarkus Lampley named NJCAA Division I 1st-team All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Demarkus Lampley carved out one of the most successful careers in Wallace State men’s basketball history and capped it Monday by being named a National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 1st-team All-American.
Lampley, a 6-foot-2 guard from Central High...
WSCC ATHLETICS: Volleyball opens play at nationals; golf, baseball and softball updates
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s undefeated volleyball team opens action today in the NJCAA Division I Volleyball Championships at West Plains, Mo.
The 12th-seeded Lions, featuring a perfect 34-0 record, play Iowa Western at 3:45 p.m.
Wallace State volleyball is making its 11th nationals appearance in 12 seasons...
3 local UA Early College students named to Director’s List
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - For fall semester 2024, 587 University of Alabama Early College students were on the Director's List, obtaining a 3.6 or higher GPA for the term.
Local students include:
Brylee Bishop of Baileyton, who attends Priceville High School
Brooke Harding of Arab, who attends Arab...
UAB outlasts Alabama State in offensive showdown
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Quarterback Jalen Kitna and running back Jevon Jackson spearheaded an impressive offensive performance in leading the UAB football team to a season-opening 52-42 victory over Alabama State on Thursday night at Protective Stadium.
UAB (1-0) put up 520 total yards, led by Jackson with 166 rushing...
No. 1 Alabama routs No. 15 Florida 54-16 in the SEC Championship Game
Shared via our media partnership with WBRC FOX6 News
ATLANTA, GA. (WSFA) - The No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide remained undefeated on Saturday by defeating the No. 15 Florida Gators 54-16 in the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta.
The win marked Alabama's third straight victory in...
PREP FOOTBALL: Fairview’s Garner signs with Jacksonville State
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – There was a celebration in the library at Fairview High School Friday morning as another standout Aggie signed to continue their athletic career at the next level. Levi Garner is taking his football talents east to play for Head Coach John...
Wallace State men’s basketball finishes with top GPA for 2nd straight year; 48 WSCC athletes earn All-Academic recognition
HANCEVILLE, ALA. -- Wallace State’s men’s basketball team is tops in the classroom for the second consecutive year among its counterparts in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
The Lions compiled a cumulative 3.60 GPA during the 2018-2019 academic year, finishing with the...
UAB Suffers 45-21 defeat to Memphis in Battle For The Bones
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.– Memphis outscored UAB 24-0 in the second half and earned a 45-21 victory over the Blazers on Saturday afternoon at Protective Stadium.
UAB (2-6, 1-3 AAC) put up 381 yards of total offense, but only managed 49 after time. Memphis (5-2, 2-1 AAC)...
WSCC FLAG FOOTBALL: Lions dominate doubleheader with Northwest Shoals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State flag football left no doubt on Wednesday afternoon, dominating from start to finish in a pair of conference matchups against Northwest Shoals at home. The Lions took game one 77-6 and the momentum continued in game two with a...
NATIONAL CHAMPS! No. 1 Auburn beats Florida State 3-2 to win men’s golf title
CARLSBAD, Calif. – The job, at last, is finished.
Throughout No. 1 Auburn's march to the program's first national championship, head coach Nick Clinard reminded his team and its followers after each step that the assignment remained incomplete. There was more to be done and...
SEC Media Days: Overview of day 4
HOOVER - In what could be the final time SEC Football Media Days is held at the Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, the Auburn Tigers, Ole Miss Rebels and South Carolina Gamecocks gathered on Thursday to share what each is hoping to accomplish in the...
Lions advance to 2nd round of NJCAA Tournament
HANCEVILLE, AL — A hot second half by the Wallace State Community College men’s basketball team put the Lions in the winners’ bracket after their first-round matchup Sunday, March 24, against No. 12 Lee College at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division...
Cullman’s Kayden Cleckler joins Troy University ‘Sound of the South’ marching band
TROY, Ala. - Troy University is proud to recognize new members of the "Sound of the South" marching band who joined during the fall 2023 semester.
Local students who joined the Sound of the South:
Kayden Cleckler of Cullman
About Troy University
Troy University is a public,...
VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP: Lady Lions make strong showing at E2 Sports Raider Classic Tournament
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Wallace State Volleyball team delivered strong performances at the E2 Sports Raider Classic Tournament hosted by Roane State Community College in Harriman, Tenn. Despite a tough battle in one match, the team ended the tournament with three victories.
Wallace State vs. Roane State...
UAB Blazers set to face North Texas in NIT Title Game
LAS VEGAS - UAB men's basketball (29-9, 14-6 C-USA) will look to capture the program's first NIT crown on Thursday against a familiar foe in North Texas (30-7, 16-4 C-USA). Tipoff is set for 8:40 p.m. CT.SERIES HISTORY UAB will face off the Mean Green for...
Troy stuns Texas State in SBC sendoff; rallies from down 21
SAN MARCOS, Texas – Tucker Kilcrease threw five touchdown passes, including a 6-yard strike to DJ Epps in overtime, as Troy rallied from 21 and 28-point first quarter deficits to stun Texas State, 48-41, on Saturday night at UFCU Stadium. The victory marked Troy's second straight overtime win and the...
Charles Kelly named co-Defensive Coordinator at Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – Charles Kelly, a veteran defensive coach and former Auburn football player, has been named co-defensive coordinator at his alma mater, head coach Hugh Freeze announced Friday. A native of Ozark, Alabama, Kelly played at Auburn from 1986-89 under legendary coach Pat Dye and returned...
Wallace State Nursing holds first of 2 pinning ceremonies for Class of 2023
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education (DNE) recognized around 80 graduates at the first of two pinning ceremonies for the class of 2023. Both the May and August ceremonies mark the beginning of careers for new nurses from the...
No. 9 Alabama football falls to No. 1 Indiana 38-3 in CFP Quarterfinals
PASADENA, Calif. - The No. 9/11/11 Alabama football team saw its season come to a close on Thursday, as the Crimson Tide (11-4) fell 38-3 to No. 1/1/1 Indiana (14-0) in the Quarterfinal Round of the College Football Playoff in the Rose Bowl Game presented...
“I get to finish with the girls I started with” – Alabama’s Claire Jenkins excited for 2021 after NCAA ruling
TUSCLOOSA, Ala. – With
seemingly endless waves of bad news hitting the sports world day after day, the
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) was able to send out a positive
headlines Monday. The Division 1 Council voted to allow schools to provide spring-sport
student-athletes an additional season of...
WSCC VOLLEYBALL: Wallace State sweeps Ellsworth, Wabash Valley at Blazer Classic
VINCENNES, Ind. – Wallace State volleyball continued its unbeaten start to the season with a pair of straight-set victories on Friday at the Blazer Classic hosted by Vincennes University.
The Lions opened the day with a 3-0 win over Ellsworth Community College, taking sets 25-15, 25-21 and 25-17....
Auburn football team chaplain Rev. Chette Williams passes away
AUBURN, Ala. – Rev. Chette Williams, Auburn football’s team chaplain for 26 seasons, passed away Sunday in an accident at Lake Martin at the age of 61.
Known affectionately as Brother Chette, Williams served as Auburn football’s team chaplain since 1999, completing his 26th season in 2024.
A...
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...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Coaching staff earns top NFCA honor; Felicity Frame named NJCAA 1st-team All-American, Kirby earns 2nd-team nod
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College’s softball program continues to rack up postseason awards.
Wallace State’s softball coaching staff, made up of head coach A.J. Daugherty and assistants Cadi Oliver and Carson Owens, was named the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) National Junior College Athletic Association...
