STATE TRACK MEET: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles capture 2A State Championships; locals shine in Cullman, Gulf Shores
CULLMAN, Ala. – Another state track meet is in the books and this year the Cold Springs Eagles and Lady Eagles are your Class 2A state champions. The Eagles outpaced Sand Rock by 45 points to claim their state title and the Lady Eagles...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats advance to state semifinals with dramatic, 4-2 win over Gardendale
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats punched their ticket to the 6A State Semifinals with a 4-2 win over Gardendale Friday night and they did it in dramatic fashion. With the score knotted at 2 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Paxton Ponder...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits opening games with Gardendale, Game 3 set for Friday
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field for a quarterfinals battle against Gardendale and after dropping game one to the Rockets 4-2, Cullman bounced back to take game two 3-0 and force a game three Friday night. Tucker Cagle...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Lady Bearcats split with Mortimer Jordan, advance to North Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats were back in action at the 6A, Area 13 Tournament Thursday night and after punching their ticket to the North Regional Tuesday, the ‘Cats split a pair of area finals games with Mortimer Jordan to finish as area...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats preparing for round 3 clash with Gardendale
CULLMAN, Ala. – After toppling Mortimer Jordan on the road in round one and sweeping past Athens in round two, the Cullman Bearcats are set to return to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to host Gardendale in round three. Gardendale won a very tight...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Lady Bearcats advance to Area Championship game with 13-1 win over Pinson Valley; Tuesday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home to host this year’s 6A, Area 13 Tournament Tuesday night and after dropping their first game with Mortimer Jordan, the ‘Cats bounced back to win their next matchup against Pinson Valley to advance to Thursday’s...
PREP SOFTBALL: Area tournaments slated for this week
CULLMAN, Ala. – Softball’s postseason will get underway for our local teams this week and it starts with several area tournament matchups Monday and Tuesday. The Cullman Lady Bearcats will be hosting their respective area tournament and everyone else will be on the road....
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats sweep Athens to advance to round 3
CULLMAN, Ala. -- After defeating Mortimer Jordan in the road in round one, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host Athens in round two. Cullman got things started with a 3-0 win in game one and Cooper Loftin tossed...
PREP SOCCER PLAYOFFS: Cullman falls to Fort Payne 3-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – After capturing the Area 14 title, the Cullman Lady Bearcats were home at Oliver Woodard Stadium for the opening round of the 6A state playoffs Friday night to take on Fort Payne. Unfortunately for the home crowd, the Lady Bearcats fell...
PREP BASKETBALL: CHS hires WSCC’s Jessica McBrayer as new varsity girls basketball coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School is adding some college coaching experience to its varsity girls basketball program, with Jessica McBrayer set to take over as head coach of the Lady Bearcats. McBrayer most recently led Wallace State Community College’s Lady Lions womens’ basketball...
‘The contributions they make can’t be measured’: CHS, Wallace State baseball teams support Miracle League
CULLMAN, Ala. – This week was a special one at Field of Miracles. Both the Cullman High School and Wallace State Baseball Teams visited for a game Tuesday night and both the Bearcats and the Lions showing their support always means a great deal...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats pull away to top West Point 10-3
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Lady Bearcats returned home Monday night to host a big local matchup against West Point and it was a tight one through four innings, but Cullman plated four runs in the fifth and two more in the sixth to pull...
‘Newsies’ debuts; last shows today
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School Performing Arts debuted its production of the musical “Newsies” Thursday night. The last two performances are today, Saturday, April 22, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the school auditorium.
This musical has several fun dance numbers, choregraphed by...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Bearcats collect wins over New Hope, Priceville
Cullman 11 - New Hope 3 (Softball)
New Hope struck first in their opening at-bats as a two-run home run with one out gave them a 2-0 lead, but Cullman answered right back in their half. Haley Shannon and Kylie Stracener each reached base on...
Tree Commission discusses achievements, plans for future
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Tree Commission met at City Hall on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
City Arborist Charles Chandler reported that several trees on the rights-of-way or easements have been removed in recent weeks due to disease or damage, and several others have been...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Bearcats advance to round 2 with 3-1 win at Mortimer Jordan
KIMBERLY, Ala. – After splitting the first two matchups with the Blue Devils Thursday night, the Bearcats returned to Mortimer Jordan Friday afternoon for a game three and punched their ticket to the second round for the 21st consecutive season with a 3-1 win....
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Cullman splits 1st round matchups at Mortimer Jordan, game 3 set for Friday
KIMBERLY, Ala. – The Bearcats hit the road Thursday night to face Mortimer Jordan in the opening round of the 6A State Playoffs and split the first two matchups with the Blue Devils, forcing a rubber match on Friday. Cullman dropped a tight game...
CATA students machine parts for International Space Station
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman Area Technology Academy (CATA) students, through NASA’s High school students United with NASA to Create Hardware (HUNCH) program, machined components for the International Space Station (ISS).
According to NASA HUNCH mentor Bill Gibson, the HUNCH program was started in 2003 and...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman handles Pinson Valley on senior night 11-1
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host Pinson Valley and celebrated senior night with an 11-1 win over the Lady Indians. The three seniors, Haley Shannon, Olivia Britton and Emma-Claire Wilson were recognized before the game and Wilson ended...
Good Hope’s Arnold lands on 2023 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Fifty-two of the most outstanding high school anglers from across the country have been named to the 2023 Bassmaster High School All-State Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
The students were selected for the honor based on their success in...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point rolls past Fairview 14-4, Bearcats take 21-13 shootout at Madison Academy
WEST POINT, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies made the trip over to West Point for some Monday night softball action and it was even after one inning, but it was all West Point the rest of the way and the Lady Warriors ended up...
PREP BASEBALL: State playoffs set to begin this week
CULLMAN, Ala. – The postseason has arrived, and five local teams are preparing to compete in this year’s playoff field. Addison, Hanceville and Cullman will be getting round one started on the road Friday night and the Arabian Knights and the Cold Springs Eagles...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman earns 11-4 road win at Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to Albertville to face off against the Lady Aggies Friday afternoon and Cullman got off to a very quick start at the plate on the way to an 11-4 win. Reese Hopper led the way with six RBIs...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman drops area series opener to Hartselle
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host an area battle with Hartselle but unfortunately for the home crowd, the Tigers plated nine runs in the fourth inning to take a commanding lead and eventually went on...
CMS teacher in Alabama ‘Sweet 16’ for Teacher of the Year
CULLMAN, Ala. - March Madness might be over, but there’s still one more Sweet 16 worth keeping an eye on well into April, as a teacher at Cullman Middle School has made the cut in Alabama’s “Sweet 16” to select the state’s Teacher of...
Cullman City Schools Foundation honors teachers, alumni
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Schools Foundation on Thursday, April 6, hosted its 12th annual Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Luncheon. The event honored Teachers of the Year, as well as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award and 2023 Distinguished Service Award winners.
“On behalf...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats earn 22nd straight postseason berth with 4-1 win over Muscle Shoals
CULLMAN, Ala. – After defeating Muscle Shoals on the road earlier this week, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Thursday night to finish the area series with the Trojans and Cullman clinched its 22nd consecutive playoff appearance with a 4-1 win in...
PREP BASEBALL: Broncos pick up 13-3 win over Cold Springs; Monday scoring recap
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond hosted the Cold Springs Eagles for a Monday afternoon county matchup game and after jumping out to an early lead, the Broncos never looked back on their way to a 13-3 win.
Cold Springs got in the run column...
Wiggins coasts to victory on Smith Lake
CULLMAN, Ala. – After moving into the lead on Day 2, Jordan Wiggins put it to ‘em on the final day of the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Central Division event on Lewis Smith Lake for the win. Weighing 14 pounds, 8 ounces...
Jacobs declares Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs on Wednesday, March 22, proclaimed April Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month in the city of Cullman. The proclamation was presented to Cullman Caring for Kids (CCK) Executive Director Steven Sutter and Senior Director Javon Daniel. CCK...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats split senior night matchups with Bob Jones, Golden
CULLMAN, Ala. – After completing the area sweep of Decatur on the road Thursday night, the ‘Cats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Friday night to host a senior night doubleheader. Cullman got things started with a matchup against Bob Jones and before the...
Cullman City School Board recognizes faculty, staff, students
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman School Board on Tuesday recognized several faculty, staff and students for their accomplishments.
The board recognized Cullman High School (CHS) Student of the Month Avielle Shadrick, CHS Support Person of the Month Randy Sweatmon and CHS Teacher of the Month...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman collects 6-3 area win over Decatur
CULLMAN, Ala. – After picking up a road win at Buckhorn Monday night, the Bearcats returned home to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday to open up area play against Decatur. The Red Raiders took an early lead but the ‘Cats rallied in the later innings...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Aggies down Cold Springs 9-4
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Cold Springs Lady Eagles made a trip over to Fairview to take on the Lady Aggies and Cold Springs held the lead midway through the game, but Fairview took over after that and used a big fourth and fifth inning...
Cullman City Council talks PALS cleanup, WildWater
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council on Monday night addressed the upcoming Cullman County/City Cleanup sponsored by Cullman People Against A Littered State (PALS). The event will take place Saturday, April 15, from 8 a.m.-noon. Residents can obtain free trash bags by contacting...
‘It was a dream come true:’ Cullman’s Kacie Griffith talks cheer career
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Former Cullman Bearcat Cheerleader Kacie Griffith graduated from Cullman High School in 2018 and her cheer career continued on the plains at Auburn University. Kacie talked about her experience at Cullman, starting with the beginning of her journey with the JV...
‘You have to keep pushing yourself no matter how hard it gets’: Cullman’s Ashton Story discusses her cheer journey
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Former Bearcat varsity Cheerleader Ashton Story graduated from Cullman High School in 2020 but her cheer career was far from over. She went to Shelton State for two years before transferring to the University of Alabama last year and Ashton talked...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s Maddox, Cold Springs’ Dickerson earn 1st team All-State honors; Arab’s Kitchens named 5A Coach of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its All-State awards Sunday morning, and the list was packed with local names. Good Hope and Cold Springs standouts Ivey Maddox and Ella Dickerson both earned spots on this year's 4A and 2A All-State first...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman shuts out Mortimer Jordan 5-0
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Lady Bearcats returned home to host Mortimer Jordan on a chilly Tuesday night and Emma Claire Wilson collected 12 strikeouts over seven shutout innings to help lead the ‘Cats to a 5-0 win over the Lady Blue Devils.
Mortimer Jordan led...
EMS telecommunicators: Unsung heroes behind the scenes
CULLMAN COUNTY, Ala. - The men and women and who make up Cullman’s first responder community are tasked with keeping the county and its residents safe and protected. Emergency calls come in at all hours of the day and night from people in desperate...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman tops West Point on the road 13-2
WEST POINT, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats traveled to West Point for a matchup with the Lady Warriors Monday night and returned home with an impressive, 13-2 win. Cullman plated 10 runs in the top of the third to take a commanding lead...
City Sanitation announces green waste material service change
Starting March 6th, to ensure compliance with the EPA's Environmental Regulations Concerning Inert Landfills, the Sanitation/Recycling Department will not pick up grass, leaves, or other green waste materials bagged in non-biodegradable plastic bags. Residents who bag their waste materials (grass, leaves, etc.) must use biodegradable...
PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont tops Cold Springs on the road 9-7; Saturday scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. -- Vinemont traveled to take on Cold Springs Saturday morning and Vinemont didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard first. Hayden Robinson hit a leadoff double and moved to third on a wild pitch. An RBI groundout by Jake Hale gave...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats fall to Vestavia Hills 6-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats were back home at Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to host a matchup with Vestavia Hills but unfortunately for the home crowd, Cullman couldn’t get its bats going consistently and the Rebels were able to leave with a 6-3...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison, Holly Pond collect road wins Friday night
BREMEN, Ala. – Addison hit the road Friday night for a matchup with the Cold Springs Eagles and the Bulldogs plated six runs in the top half of the sixth to pull away from Cold Springs return home with a 10-6 win.
Addison 10 -...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cullman takes season-opener over Brewer 5-1
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Lady Bearcats got their season underway against Brewer Tuesday night and Emma Claire Wilson went the distance in her first start of the season to help secure a 5-1 win for the Lady Bearcats.
Wilson gave up a one-out double to...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman’s postseason run ends with 64-44 loss to Buckhorn
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Bearcats returned to Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Friday to face Buckhorn in this year’s Northwest Regional semifinal and the defending 6A State Champions had their hands full with the Bucks. The ‘Cats trailed 26-21 at the half and trimmed...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman cruises past Clay-Chalkville 64-37, advances to NW Regional
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman returned home after winning the 6A, Area 14 Tournament at Hartselle last week and welcomed Clay-Chalkville into Bearcat Arena for Sub-Regional matchup. The ‘Cats took control early in the first half and pulled away as the second half went on...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman takes 72-70 4OT thriller at Hartselle to claim area title
HARTSELLE, Ala. — After defeating Decatur in the opening round of 6A, Area 14 Tournament Monday night, the Bearcats returned to Hartselle High School Thursday night to face the Tigers in the area title game and it took all night for these two rivals...
PREP BASKETBALL: Area tournaments tipping off Monday
CULLMAN, Ala. – Brackets for next week’s area tournaments have been released and most of our local teams will tip off their postseason campaigns at home Monday night. On the girls’ side, the Good Hope Lady Raiders, the Addison Lady Bulldogs, the Cold Springs...
ARCHERY: Vinemont sweeps team titles at NASP Winter Warm Up; EES, CMS win at Tri-County Kickoff
CORDOVA, Ala. – Local archery squads were on the road competing this weekend and several of them returned home with some hardware. Vinemont Elementary, Vinemont Middle and Vinemont High School each won their respective team titles at the NASP Winter Warm Up in Cordova...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 8 Cullman takes rematch with Paul W. Bryant 68-35
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats were back home at Bearcat Arena to host a familiar opponent Thursday night but this time around, the results were a little different. After falling to Paul W. Bryant 48-46 earlier this season, the ‘Cats ramped up the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman hires Danny Stiff as new head football coach
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cullman High School has found its new varsity head football coach. Danny Stiff, who brings high school and college coaching experience to the position, has officially been hired to lead the Bearcats on the gridiron this season.
Stiff most recently coached at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats, Raiders, Lady Raiders collect wins at MLK Classic
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s MLK Day Classic at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum featured three ranked, local teams and all three of them collected big wins. The top-ranked 4A Lady Raiders improved to 23-0 with a 57-41 win over Clements, the eighth-ranked Raiders...
PREP SPORTS: Looking back at some of the best games of 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – 2022 has come and gone and it was another year packed with great games all over Cullman County. Here I list some of the most memorable games I covered in 2022.
Jan. 4: Good Hope 37 - Fairview 32 (Varsity Girls)
Fairview couldn't...
PREP BASKETBALL: No. 4 Cullman rallies to top No. 8 Hartselle 57-49
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman returned home to Bearcat Arena Friday night to host a fast, physical area battle against the Hartselle Tigers and after trailing for most of the first three quarters, the ‘Cats outscored the Tigers 18-6 in the final frame to come...
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Bearcats rally to earn 56-53 win over Decatur Heritage, Cullman cruises to 77-49 win
CULLMAN, Ala. – Both the Bearcats and Lady Bearcats of Cullman returned home to Bearcat Arena to host Decatur Heritage Tuesday night and both black & gold squads collected wins over the Eagles. The Bearcats led by 22 after the opening period and cruised...
‘Be the best version of myself’: Jaden Winfrey recaps her time as a Bearcat
CULLMAN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked former Cullman basketball standout Jaden Winfrey. Jaden is now playing for the Wallace State Lions but had so many great memories to recall that she made both on and off the court during her time at...
PREP SWIMMING: Bearcats shine at AHSAA State Championships
AUBURN, Ala. – Cullman High School’s Swim Team competed at this year’s AHSAA State Championship Swim Meet at Auburn University over the weekend and among the 10 qualifying Bearcats, all 10 were able to advance to Saturday evening’s finals in at least one event in the 6A/7A...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats Head Coach Oscar Glasscock retiring after 4 seasons
CULLMAN, Ala. – After four seasons on the sidelines at his alma mater, Cullman High School Head Football Coach Oscar Glasscock has decided to retire. Glasscock led the Bearcats to four straight playoff appearances after taking over in 2019, compiling a record of 28-17.
“For...
PREP BASKETBALL: Bearcats win inaugural Mike Dean Turkey Shootout with 56-41 win over Springville
CULLMAN, Ala. – After advancing with a 74-22 win over Moody Tuesday night, the Bearcats were back on the floor at Bearcat Arena to face Springville in Wednesday night’s Mike Dean Turkey Shootout Championship Game. The ‘Cats got off to a slow start in...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman tips off season with 90-37 win over Calera, Lady Bearcats win 63-34
CULLMAN, Ala. – The defending 6A state champion Cullman Bearcats tipped off their season at home in Bearcat Arena Monday night and they’re off to a 1-0 start after handling the Eagles of Calera 90-37. The Lady Bearcats hosted Calera for their home opener...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s season ends with 41-24 loss at Gadsden City
GADSDEN, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats hit the road for the first round of the 6A State Playoffs Friday night to take on Gadsden City and unfortunately for the black & gold faithful, the Titans scored early and often on their way to a...
PREP FOOTBALL: 7 local teams preparing for 1st round of state playoffs
CULLMAN, Ala. – The regular season is now officially in the books, and we have seven local teams that are now turning their attention to the postseason. Meek, Fairview, Arab and Addison earned home field advantage for the opening round of the state playoffs...
Cyclones sweep Cullman County Youth Football Championships
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Youth Football season is officially in the books and three new champions were crowned at Cullman High School after Saturday’s championship games. The Cullman Cyclones collected all three titles, winning the Fireplug game over the Bearcats 22-0,...
Cullman County Youth Football semifinals scoring recap, championship games set for Oct. 29
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2022 Cullman County Youth Football Playoffs officially kicked off with this year’s semifinal battles at Cullman High School Saturday and the table is now set for next week’s county championship games. The top four teams in each division competed to...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman wraps up regular season with 31-7 win at Etowah
ETOWAH, Ala. – The Bearcats were back on the road Friday night to finish up the regular season with a non-region matchup at Etowah and they looked sharp in a 31-7 win over the Blue Devils.
A big run by Tyler Owens and a big...
Cullman County Youth Football week 9 scoring recap, playoffs set to begin Oct. 22
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The final week of the 2022 Cullman County Youth Football regular season is now complete and there were several huge games going on around the local area that helped determine the playoff seeding for next week's youth football playoffs. The Fairview Aggies...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s final drive falls just short in 23-16 loss at Muscle Shoals
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala. – After collecting a region win over Columbia at home last week, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night for a regional battle at Muscle Shoals. Like a lot of Cullman’s game this season, this one came down to...
Local youth shine during Alabama National Fair Livestock Shows
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- Just outside the ring where youth exhibit meticulously groomed livestock, family and friends cheer on their loved ones — and lend support when the showing gets tough.
“These kids think nothing about getting up and going again when they get knocked down,”...
‘This is really changing the culture of volleyball’: Cullman County Youth Volleyball Association completes 2nd season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman County Youth Volleyball Association just wrapped up its second season and that brought some young, talented volleyball players to compete in their respective age groups. They finished the season with a 12-team tournament on Saturday Oct. 1.
Jennifer Rohrscheib is the...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 8 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The end of the regular season is getting closer and there were some key games going around the local area regarding playoff seeding and who will get in the postseason. The Cullman Bearcats hosted the Vinemont Eagles, the Good Hope Raiders...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman picks up 35-6 region win over Columbia
CULLMAN, Ala. – After collecting a massive region win over Athens on the road last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned home to Mark Britton Field at Oliver Woodard Stadium Friday night for another regional matchup. This time the opponent was Columbia and the ‘Cats...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 7 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- There are now only two more weeks left to go in the regular season and the playoff picture is getting more and more clear with each passing week. Saturday was packed with key games going around the local area. The Good...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman races past Athens on the road for 35-23 region win
ATHENS, Ala. – After winning a thriller over Mortimer Jordan at home last week, the Bearcats were back on the road Friday night for a massive Region 7 battle at Athens. With their playoff hopes on the line, the ‘Cats put together an impressive...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman topples Corner on senior night 3-1
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Monday night was Senior Night at Cullman High School and the Lady Bearcats hosted Corner. After dropping the first set, Cullman came roaring back in the next three sets as they ended up winning, 3-1.
Corner 25 - Cullman 17 (1st Set)
Corner jumped...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 6 scoring recap
BREMEN, Ala. -- There are now three weeks left to go in the regular season, and there were some huge games going on around the local area regarding who will get in the playoffs. The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Fairview Aggies, the West...
PREP FOOTBALL: Owens’ late TD leads Cullman past Mortimer Jordan 26-24
CULLMAN, Ala. – After dominating Lee Huntsville on the road last week, the Cullman Bearcats returned to their home field Friday night to host a homecoming matchup against the Blue Devils of Mortimer Jordan. Most of Cullman’s games have come down to the wire...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 5 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- We are now at the halfway point of the youth football season and some teams are looking to clinch some playoff spots, while others are looking to play their way back into postseason contention. The Cyclones and the Bearcats faced off...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman collects 53-13 win at Lee Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Cullman hit the road Friday night for a non-regional matchup against the Generals of Lee Huntsville and the Bearcats took advantage of several turnovers and a great night on the ground to put together a 53-13 performance and return home with...
PREP SWIMMING: Lady Bearcats place 1st at sprint meet
CULLMAN, Ala. – The bearcat swim team hosted Florence, Athens, and Westminster Christian Thursday night in their second sprint meet of the season. Overall, the CHS girls finished first and the guys finished second behind a great Florence team. The girls' team was led by Morgan Fuller, Ruby...
Cullman County Youth Football week 4 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Week four of the youth football season is now over and there were more great games played all over the county Saturday. The Aggies-Bulldogs games got postponed and will be played on a later date. The Good Hope Raiders hosted the Vinemont...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats fall to Decatur 39-36 in 3OT heartbreaker
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Bearcats returned home Thursday night for another critical regional matchup and four quarters weren’t enough for them to settle things with Decatur. Cullman and the Red Raiders were still tied at 24 at the end of regulation and we went...
Cullman County Youth Football Week 3 scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – Week three of the youth football season has come and gone and there was another full slate of great games going on Saturday. The West Point Warriors hosted the Hanceville Bulldogs, the Cold Springs Eagles traveled to take on the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Hartselle hands Cullman 1st loss of season 34-3
CULLMAN, Ala. – After handling Jasper 42-21 last week, the Bearcats returned home Friday night for another big rivalry game. This time, the Hartselle Tigers came to town for a region matchup with the ‘Cats and they got off to a great start...
PREP VOLLEYBALL: Cullman sweeps tri-match over Hartselle, Danville
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Lady Bearcats returned home Thursday night to host a tri-match against Danville and the rival Lady Tigers of Hartselle and the ‘Cats were able to pick up big wins over both of them. They toppled Hartselle in an area...
Cullman County Youth Football week 2 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The week two slate of the Cullman County Youth Football season has come and gone, and Saturday was packed with more great games. The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Fairview Aggies, the Cullman Bearcats traveled to take on the Holly Pond Broncos, the...
PREP FOOTBALL: Bearcats handle Jasper 42-21 on newly named Mark Britton Field
CULLMAN, Ala. – Friday night was a special one for the history of Cullman High School’s football program. Not only did the ‘Cats collect a 42-21 win over the Jasper Vikings, the field at Oliver Woodard Stadium was also named for Cullman’s all-time winningest...
2nd annual John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament set for Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s John E. Hunt Memorial Golf Tournament at Cross Creek Golf Course is fast approaching and there’s still time to register for a spot in the field and support a great cause. John Hunt, who passed away in March 2020,...
Cullman County Youth Football week 1 scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Saturday marked the start of the 2022 Cullman County Youth Football season and there were several good matchups to enjoy across the county but unfortunately a couple of games got cancelled due to rain. The Cold Springs Eagles hosted the Holly Pond Broncos,...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman scores on final play to take season opener at Mars Hill 13-10
FLORENCE, Ala. – The Bearcats hit the road for their season opener at Mars Hill Friday night, looking to snap the Panthers’ 34-game home winning streak. The ‘Cats were kept off the board for the first three quarters, but a Preston Gray touchdown cut...
CHS Football field named in honor of Coach Mark Britton
CULLMAN, Ala. – After helping lead the Bearcats to a school-record 137 wins, two undefeated regular seasons and the most successful seven-year run in program history (2007-13) during his 17-year tenure, former Cullman High School Head Football Coach Mark Britton was recognized and honored...
U.S. Sniper Seth Swalve signs with Hemel Storm
HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HERTFORDSHIRE, -- Hemel Storm are delighted to announce that we have completed the signing of US guard Seth Swalve from Gtuni, a Georgian A-League side.
Swalve arrives in Hemel following a successful season in Georgia, he averaged 12.5 points a game, shooting 53.2%...
Cullman County Youth Football season set to kick off Saturday
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The 2022 Cullman County Youth Football season is upon us once again and nine local teams will tee it up and kick things off Saturday morning. They’ll compete for two months before the regular seasons concludes and the top four teams...
‘We are all family’: Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson preparing for senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a memorable 2021 season in which the Lady Bearcats made a deep run in the postseason and got to within one game of going to the state tournament, Cullman’s Emma-Claire Wilson will be one of three seniors on this year's...
Mark Stephens named systemwide athletic director for Cullman City Schools
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Mark Stephens is adding a few more athletic programs to his purview in Cullman City Schools. Already the athletic director at Cullman High School, Stephens will now serve as athletic director for all Cullman City Schools athletic programs. Retired former CHS...
‘We are a family’: Cullman’s Olivia Britton ready for senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. – Last season was a special one for the Cullman Lady Bearcat softball team as they made a deep postseason run before falling just one game short of making it to the state tournament. One of three seniors on this year's team,...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2022
CULLMAN, Ala. – A big crowd of local family members, friends, former players, teammates and coaches gathered at Stone Bridge Farms Saturday night to honor the newest class of Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inductees. The Class of 2022 included Robin Cummings, Emory...
More than 150 runners participate in 9th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run
CULLMAN, Ala. – St. Bernard’s campus was full of friends, family, former teammates and other supporters Saturday morning as more than 150 runners came out to participate in the ninth annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run. The annual event celebrating and remembering the life of...
‘I just want to soak it all in’: Cullman’s Ryan Skinner looking forward to senior season
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Bearcats had put together another good season in 2021, going 7-3 in the regular season, before falling to Jackson-Olin in the first round of the playoffs. After losing a lot of seniors to graduation in May, Bearcats quarterback Ryan...
