AHSAA Summer Conference and Coaching School will be a Virtual Conference in July
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
– Director Jamie Lee of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches
Association (AHSADCA) announced Monday the Principals & Athletic
Directors Conference scheduled for...
Sports Column: ‘Best games I’ve ever covered’ vol. 2
CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19
has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented
time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best games...
Alabama’s Kolby Robinson selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Baseball Team
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama senior infielder Kolby Robinson was selected
to the CoSIDA Academic All-District IV Baseball Team, the organization
announced Thursday.
The CoSIDA Academic
All-America program recognizes...
Sports Column: ‘The best games I’ve ever covered’ vol. 1
CULLMAN, Ala. -- COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of spring sports and during this unprecedented time, I’ve compiled a list of some of the...
Nick’s picks: Top 10 sports comedies
With COVID-19 shutting down schools, businesses and
seemingly everything else across the country, both movies and sports are
experiencing an unprecedented hiatus. This is as good...
AHSAA update regarding Safer at Home Order
MONTGOMERY, Ala.
-- Today, Gov. Kay Ivey announced that beginning Monday, May 11, 2020, the
COVID-19 Safer at Home Order will be amended by opening other...
Wallace State’s Cheerleaders hosting virtual tryouts for 2020-2021 season, submission deadline is May 15
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace
State’s Cheerleading tryouts for the 2020-2021 season will be submitted
virtually for the first time.
Video submissions should be sent to coach...
Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics awards diploma via FaceTime during drive-thru graduation celebration
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State Community College hosted its first drive-thru graduation celebration on Thursday morning, recognizing its 2020 graduating class by distributing tassels...
AHSAA Central Board approves new spring sports alignments
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The
Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board has approved spring
sports’ alignments for the upcoming 2020-21 and 2021-21 classification period.
The action was...
Former Bearcat Kolby Robinson joining All Star Sports Training staff
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
several standout years on the baseball field with the Cullman Bearcats, the
Wallace State Lions and the Alabama Crimson Tide, Kolby Robinson...
Wallace State’s Sebastian Arce named ITA NJCAA 1st-team All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace
State tennis sophomore Sebastian Arce has been named an Intercollegiate Tennis
Association (ITA) NJCAA 1st-team All-American for men’s singles.
Arce, a native...
Holly Pond community celebrates lives of student athletes
HOLLY POND, Ala. – Family, friends, teammates, coaches, teachers and more gathered at the baseball field at Holly Pond High School Monday night to...
AHSAA Central Board approves and Legislative Council ratifies a record 11 proposals Thursday
MONTGOMERY, AL –The
Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Central Board of Control
approved and the Legislative Council ratified a record 11 legislative proposals
Thursday during its...
Wallace State’s Carter Goodwin named NJCAA Division I Honorable Mention All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA. – Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin continues to rack up individual honors. Goodwin was named a National Junior College Athletic...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cullman’s Hughey commits to South Alabama
CULLMAN, Ala. – Bearcats
standout Jaylen Hughey has had a busy couple of months being recruited by
schools all over the south and after racking up...
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...
Wallace State’s Carter Goodwin earns NJCAA Division I PING All-District IV Team selection
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Wallace State men’s golf sophomore Carter Goodwin was named to the National
Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I PING All-District IV
Team by...
PREP BASEBALL: Cruce brothers overcome tragedy on the diamond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sports
are often used as a way to escape the stresses of everyday life. We are
learning to love sports now more than...
Wallace State women’s basketball’s Imari Martin named NJCAA Division I 1st-team All-American
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Wallace State women’s basketball guard Imari Martin is the program’s first
National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I 1st-team
All-American.
Martin, a sophomore,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs standout Elizabeth Hill headed to Montevallo
BREMEN, Ala. – After
racking up over 2,000 career points, earning First Team All-State honors two years
in a row, helping lead the Lady Eagles to...
PREP SPORTS: Local seniors reflect on their favorite games, moments from their careers
The spread of COVID-19 has brought an abrupt and
unsatisfying end to the careers of senior athletes all over the state. This
time of year should...
“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...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville’s Bellmon signs with Marion Military Institute
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Another
local athlete is preparing to take their talents to the next level. Hanceville’s
Tyson Bellmon signed a scholarship to continue his playing...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill named 2A Player of the Year for 2nd straight season
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Déjà
vu. For the second straight season, the Alabama Sports Writers Association
(ASWA) has named Cold Springs standout Elizabeth Hill the Girls 2A...
PREP BASEBALL: 2020 season recap; COVID-19 brings early end to spring sports
CULLMAN, Ala. – With
Gov. Ivey and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey’s announcement
about students staying home for the rest of the school year...
A special message from AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese
Like thousands of others, I am deeply saddened and disappointed that our schools have closed, and spring sports will not have an opportunity...
Hanceville City Council holds sunny Thursday meeting to discuss local business
HANCEVILLE, Ala.-
It was a gorgeous afternoon for a city council meeting. The Hanceville City
Council met Thursday for their regularly scheduled council meeting and in
keeping...
Wallace State Health Science programs taking applications for Fall 2020 entry
HANCEVILLE, Ala. — Applications are now open for anyone interested in enrolling in many of the Health Science programs at Wallace State Community College....
Perfect Game lists 3 Trojans as top MLB Draft prospects
Troy, Ala. – Three Trojans were named to Perfect Game's list of the nation's top 400 MLB Draft prospects, the organization announced earlier this week. Right-handed...
PREP SOFTBALL: Where do local teams stand during the hiatus?
CULLMAN, Ala. – With
schools shut down across the state, high school sports are in the middle of an
unprecedented hiatus. As of now, a return...
Duck River Reservoir reopens to boat fishing; careful outdoor recreation still a safe option
CULLMAN, Ala.
- The Cullman Economic Development Agency (CEDA) announced Wednesday that the
Duck River Reservoir will reopen to boat fishing Thursday, March 26. In a
message,...
Stony Lonesome OHV cancels Saturday’s scheduled night ride
BREMEN, Ala.
-- The Night Ride scheduled at Stony Lonesome OHV Park for Saturday March 28
has been canceled. Cullman County Parks and Recreation Director Doug...
Bassmaster Elite Series event at Lake Eufaula postponed
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —
B.A.S.S. officials announced they will postpone the Bassmaster Elite at Lake
Eufaula in Eufaula, Ala., originally scheduled to be held April 2-5, in...
PREP SOCCER: West Point’s Amanda Dyer signs with Judson College
WEST POINT, Ala. – Monday
was an exciting day for West Point’s Amanda Dyer. The senior goalkeeper signed
a scholarship to continue her playing career with...
NWTF Donates Almost $168,000 for Wildlife Management
The Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey
Federation (NWTF) recently allocated $167,685 in Hunting Heritage Super Funds
for wild turkey projects in Alabama. Of that...
Latest from Mayor Woody Jacobs – 3/23
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The
City of Cullman continues to provide essential services – police, fire,
emergency medical, water and sewer service, electricity– all operations deemed
appropriate.
Closing down...
PREP FOOTBALL: Cold Springs’ Lacey commits to Maryville College
BREMEN, Ala. – Just
a few weeks after Lawson Burgess signed his letter of intent to play for
Huntingdon, another Eagles standout has chosen where he...
CGCA’s Xtreme Allstars sweep All-Star Prep Nationals
ATLANTA, Ga. – Cullman
Gymnastics & Cheer Academy’s Xtreme Allstars were back on the road last
weekend for the All-Star Prep Nationals at the Georgia International...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Hill selected as finalist for 2A Player of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Schools,
businesses, restaurants and sports are shutting down across the country but it’s
still awards season for local basketball teams. The Alabama Sports...
Andy Kennedy named UAB Head Men’s Basketball Coach
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. –
Andy Kennedy has been named the seventh head coach of the University of Alabama
at Birmingham men’s basketball program, Director of Athletics Mark...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs’ Toni West lands on 2020 North-South All-Star roster
MONTGOMERY, Ala. -- North-South all-star squads for the upcoming AHSAA North-South All-Star Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Games have been selected and Lady Eagles Point...
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...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders topple Fairview, West Point on the road
WEST POINT, Ala. – Both the Fairview Lady Aggies and Good
Hope Lady Raiders made their way to West Point Monday night for some varsity
matchups...
PREP BASEBALL: Warriors sweep senior night doubleheader with Fairview
WEST POINT, Ala. – Fairview
traveled to West Point Monday night for a pair of varsity matchups and an
unorthodox senior night ceremony. Both the Warriors...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville sweeps home doubleheader against Holly Pond
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Holly
Pond made the short trip to Hanceville for a pair of varsity matchups Monday night,
but the Bulldogs sent the home with...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Broncos top Vinemont on the road 7-3; Saturday scoring recap
VINEMONT, Al. -- Holly
Pond traveled to take on Vinemont Saturday as both teams looked to bounce back
from losses but it was the Lady Broncos...
ALL-STATE BOYS BASKETBALL: Holly Pond’s Chaney earns 1st Team honors, Hanceville’s Chandler wins 3A Coach of the Year
MONTGOMERY, Al. – This
year’s All-State selections on the boys side have been released by the Alabama Sports
Writers Association and there is another first teamer...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats split road doubleheader with James Clemens
MADISON, Al. – After wrapping up action in the Perfect Game High School Showdown in Hoover last week, the Bearcats were back on the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope handles Holly Pond on the road 9-1
HOLLY POND, Ala. --
Good Hope traveled to take on Holly Pond Thursday looking to snap a three-game
losing streak while the Lady Broncos aimed to...
PREP BASEBALL: Eagles knock off Danville at home 7-2; Thursday scoring recap
VINEMONT, Ala. – Danville
made the trip to Vinemont High School for a matchup with the Eagles Thursday
night and the Hawks were sent home with...
Sports leagues across the world being affected by coronavirus
The spread of coronavirus has been affecting people in
different parts of the world for weeks but now sports leagues across the globe
are being forced...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point takes area opener over Hamilton 4-0
WEST POINT, Ala. – After
sweeping a doubleheader with Priceville over the weekend, the Warriors returned
home Tuesday night to host their area-opener against the Hamilton...
WSCC women’s cross country team named Academic Team of the Year for 4.0 GPA during Fall 2019 semester
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State’s women’s cross country team is the National Junior College Cross Country Coaches Association Academic Team of the Year after...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview pulls away to win area-opener at Good Hope 10-2
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After
splitting a pair of games Saturday, Fairview traveled to take on Good Hope in
its area opener. A pitcher’s duel through...
PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs tops Holly Pond at home 9-3
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold
Springs returned home Monday night to host the Broncos of Holly Pond and after
taking a 4-1 lead in the second inning,...
St. Bernard launches NASP archery program
CULLMAN, Ala. - While St. Bernard is no stranger to world-class archery, the school is new to implementing its own archery program as part...
PREP BASEBALL: West Point sweeps Priceville at home; Saturday scoring recap
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
a week of pouring rain, Saturday brought great weather and a day packed with
local softball and baseball action across the state....
PREP BASEBALL: Addison drops Saturday doubleheader against Lynn, Oakman
ADDISON, Ala. – On
an absolutely beautiful day for baseball, Addison hosted county rival Lynn and
Walker County foe Oakman for a pair of varsity matchups....
PREP TRACK & FIELD: Bearcats edge Hartselle to win Cullman Invitational
CULLMAN, Ala. – Teams
from all over the area made their way to Oliver Woodard Stadium at Cullman High
School Saturday to compete in this year’s...
PREP BASEBALL: Waldrep tosses 1-hitter in Addison’s 3-0 win over Danville
ADDISON, Ala. -- Addison
hosted the 4A Danville Hawks (1-3) on a breezy evening at the Dawg Pound and
the Bulldogs started their big senior right...
ARCHERY: Vinemont High & Middle, East Elementary win at Cullman County Regional
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Archery
season is in full swing across Cullman County and a full field of local teams made
their way to Good Hope...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors rally to knock off Brewer 11-6
WEST POINT, Ala. – After
a week soaked in rain across the state, the West Point Lady Warriors were able
to get back on the field...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats defeat Northside, fall to DeSoto Central in extra innings at Perfect Game High School Showdown
HOOVER, Ala. – This
year’s Perfect Game High School Showdown kicked off at the Hoover Metroplex Thursday
and the Cullman Bearcats played their first matchup of...
Baker’s game-winning layup sends No. 19 Wallace State women into Friday’s ACCC Tournament championship game
HANCEVILLE, ALA.
– Sophomore Jasmine Baker’s layup with 31.3 seconds remaining lifted
Wallace State’s 19th-ranked women’s basketball team to a 59-57
victory over Chattahoochee Valley CC on...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman County Tournament postponed to April 10-11
Updated: 3/5/20 - 1:56 p.m.
VINEMONT, Ala. –- This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament is moving to April. The tournament was originally scheduled to begin...
Wallace State Theatre to present ‘Big Fish The Musical March 12-15
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The work of an Alabama author with
ties to Cullman County will be staged March 12-15 by the Wallace State
Community College Theatre...
Cullman SportsFit & Wellness Center hosts 2020 Alabama State Racquetball Championships
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman
SportsFit & Wellness Center was the host for this year’s Alabama State
Racquetball Championships and dozens of players made their way to...
PREP BASEBALL: ‘Cats roll past Grissom 10-5
CULLMAN, Ala. – After splitting a pair of matchups on the road over the weekend, Cullman returned to Bill Shelton Field Tuesday night to...
Woodson, Martin lift No. 19 Lady Lions past Bishop State in ACCC Tournament quarterfinals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Freshman Jiselle Woodson scored a career-high 25 points and Imari Martin flirted with a triple-double, propelling Wallace State’s 19th-ranked women’s basketball...
PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville knocks off Danville, Fairview on the road; Saturday scoring recap
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview welcomed Danville and Hanceville to their place for some Saturday baseball action and the Bulldogs went home with a pair...
Come cheer on the Cullman Hoop Stars!
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman Therapeutic Recreation’s (CTR) Cullman Hoop Stars special needs basketball league, formerly known as Miracle League Basketball, is in the fourth...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison knocks off Hanceville 7-2
ADDISON, Ala. -- On
a very chilly night at Addison High School, the 2-0 Addison Bulldogs hosted the
1-2 Hanceville Bulldogs to see which Bulldog would...
West Point High sweeps district scholars’ bowl tournament for 8th consecutive year
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point High School scholars’
bowl team won in district competition this month at Hanceville without a single
loss, continuing a...
Wallace State, Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, Parks & Rec hosting Bassmaster College and High School Series tours this week
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State Community College, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, Cullman County Parks and Recreation, Cullman City Parks...
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: No. 2 Cold Springs falls to No. 1 Collinsville 58-45 in 2A Girls State Finals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After
another stellar season from the Cold Springs Lady Eagles, the defending 2A state
champs made their way to Legacy Arena Friday morning...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison blasts Falkville 10-0
ADDISON, Ala. -- On
a brisk night at lovely Addison High School, the bulldogs hosted the Falkville
Blue Devils in both teams’ second game of the...
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Lady Eagles ready to defend crown against Collinsville
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – For
the second consecutive year, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are playing in the final
game of the season with the 2A Girls...
PREP FOOTBALL: Addison’s Luke Chambers signs with UNA
ADDISON, Ala. – Tuesday
was a special day in the library at Addison High School. For the first time in nearly
30 years, an Addison football...
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...
Wallace State’s Putman reaches 1,100 career wins with Lions
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Wallace State baseball coach Randy Putman has reached the 1,100-win club. His Lions won a four-game series against Jefferson (Mo.) College...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman knocks off Homewood 9-2
CULLMAN, Ala. – After
a weekend trip to Gulf Shores, the Bearcats returned home Tuesday night to host
the Homewood Patriots. Cullman got off to a...
AHSAA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Hanceville’s postseason run ends in Final 4 with 52-42 loss to Pike County
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – It’s
been 20 years since the Hanceville Bulldogs were at the BJCC’s Legacy Arena to
compete in the final four and they led...
AHSAA STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs defeats Central-Hayneville 61-46 to advance to 2A State Finals
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cold
Springs is heading back to the class 2A Girls State Championship Game and the
Lady Eagles punched their ticket by toppling Central-Hayneville...
PREP SOFTBALL: Wilkins tosses no-hitter against East Lawrence, Cullman’s Patterson collects 400th win; Saturday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – This
year’s “Warrior Battle” Tournament at West Point High School resumed Saturday morning
and after defeating East Lawrence, Lawrence County and Curry...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison opens season with 2-1 win over Good Hope
ADDISON, Ala. – After
cancellations delayed the start of the season, the Addison Bulldogs got their
2020 campaign underway against the Good Hope Raiders Saturday.
Addison's...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Warriors tie Priceville, rout Columbia to open season; Friday scoring recap
WEST POINT, Ala. – West
Point’s Warrior Battle Tournament got underway Friday afternoon and it was opening
day for the Lady Warriors. West Point was home...
STATE BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs, Hanceville preparing for Final 4 matchups
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The
2020 AHSAA State Basketball Tournament tips off Monday at the BJCC in
Birmingham and there will be a strong local presence at...
PREP BASKETBALL: Campbell’s game-winner sends Hanceville to first Final 4 since 1999
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Things
are never boring with the Hanceville Bulldogs. After escaping Locust Fork in
overtime in the sub-regional and upsetting No. 1 Piedmont in...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point falls to Madison Academy 69-54 in Northwest Regional Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – A stellar season for the West Point Lady Warriors came to an end Wednesday morning in the Northwest Regional Championship Game....
PREP BASKETBALL: Lady Eagles defeat Hatton 50-47 to win back to back Northwest Regional crowns, advance to Final 4
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – For
the second straight season, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles are your Northwest
Regional Champions and they’ll be at the BJCC in Birmingham...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison opens 2020 season Friday
ADDISON, Ala. – Addison’s
2020 season is scheduled to open at home Friday against Danville. This is a
season full of expectations and questions. Addison is coming...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats sweep opening day doubleheader against Hazel Green
CULLMAN, Ala. – Baseball season has arrived and the defending 6A state champion Cullman Bearcats opened things up with a rematch of last year’s...
WSCC sophomore Imari Martin reaches 1,000-point mark
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Sophomore Imari Martin had already etched her spot among the top players in Wallace State women’s basketball history prior to Sunday’s...
PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope’s postseason run ends in sweet 16 with 66-58 loss to Anniston
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- The
Good Hope Raiders were on the court for a Regional Tournament game for the first
time since 2008 this morning and it...
PREP BASKETBALL: Fairview falls to Anniston 57-35 in Northeast Regional Semifinals
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Fairview and Anniston met in a rematch of last year’s Northeast Regional Final early Monday morning and the Lady Aggies were...
PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville upsets No. 1 Piedmont 52-50 in 2OT to advance to Northeast Regional Championship Game
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – After surviving a thriller in the sub-regional at home against Locust Fork, the Hanceville Bulldogs traveled East Saturday night to face...
PREP BASKETBALL: West Point rallies to defeat Mortimer Jordan 51-48 and advance to Northwest Regional Finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Play
at this year’s Northwest Regional Tournament resumed Saturday morning and at
noon, the West Point Lady Warriors tipped off their regional semifinal...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs holds off Tanner 54-42 to advance to Northwest Regional finals
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Your
defending state champion in Class 2A hit the floor at Wallace State’s Tom Drake
Coliseum Friday night to compete in the Northwest...
PREP BASKETBALL: Maddox passes Aycock to become Good Hope’s all-time leading scorer
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Raider
history was made during last week’s 4A, Area 12 Tournament. During Good Hope’s matchup
with Oneonta in the tournament title game,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Local teams tipping off Regional Tournament games Friday night
CULLMAN, Ala. – We’re
now in the thick of postseason basketball and only five local teams remain in
the field to chase a state title. The...
