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    FAITH: ‘God has given me the opportunity to shine His glory, and live for...

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    WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point's Patton Fell is preparing to start her junior in August and in this interview, she discussed some of...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘You can do anything that you put your heart and mind to’:...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Maci Brown made a lot of memories on and off the basketball court during her high school years...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Hard work pays off. Never, ever quit’: Fairview’s Laci Segrest talks Aggie...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Laci Segrest competed for both the volleyball and track-and-field teams during her time at Fairview and in this interview,...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Never stop trying to improve’: Good Hope Lillie McCluskey recaps Raider years

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Lillie McCluskey made a lot of great memories on and off the court during her high school...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Never overlook any opportunities you are given’: Fairview’s Ava Calvarese reflects on...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Ava Calvarese graduated in May after an impressive high school playing career and, in this interview, she shared some...

    ‘Always help out someone in need’: West Point’s Ali Sims reflects on Warrior years

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    WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Ali Sims was on the Warriors sports medicine team for three years and in this interview, she...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘You have to put in the work’: Good Hope’s Jacob Wright reflects...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Jacob Wright was a multi-sport athlete in high school and played in in the band from seventh...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Cold Springs will forever and always hold a special place in my...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Emma Gellness was part of the Eagles’ fishing and golf teams during her high school years and in...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Make memories and have fun’: Vinemont’s Callie Millwood talks Eagle years

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    VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont senior cheerleader and softball player Callie Millwood had a lot of fun and made a lot of memories in her...

    ‘It has been such a blessing to grow up with such amazing mentors’: Cold...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior band member Kaylee Windsor made many great memories during her years playing in the Royal Blue Band and...

    ‘Never give up’: Good Hope’s Annie Williams talks Raider years and fast-tracking at Wallace...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Annie Williams made a lot of great memories over her years as a Raider and in this...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Be a great leader’: Cold Springs’ Kortnie Williams reflects on time as...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs senior Kortnie Williams about her favorite memories she made playing softball for the...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Always stay true to yourself’: Meek’s Marlee Mosley recaps Tiger career

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    ARLEY, Ala. -- Meek senior Marlee Mosley was a multi-sport athlete during her years playing for the Tigers and in this interview, she shared...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Keep God first, and never stop trusting Him’: Cold Springs’ Ciara Calvert...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior standout Ciara Calvert was a multi-sport athlete during her years competing for the Eagles and in this interview...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘I couldn’t be more grateful for an amazing God’: Good Hope’s Lexi...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior cheerleader Lexi Doss made a lot of incredible memories during her Raider career and feels blessed to...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Holly Pond will always have a special place in my heart’: Kollin...

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond senior Kollin Brown accomplished so much during his high school sports career and in this interview, he shared...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Remember your why’: Cold Springs’ Ella Bruer reflects on Eagle years

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Ella Bruer had an amazing basketball career and made so many great memories during her years playing for...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Always appreciate what you have’: Fairview’s Kallie Trussell looks back on Aggie...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior softball player Kallie Trussell made many great memories during her Aggie years, both on and off the field. She...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘The school is the heartbeat of our town’: Cold Springs’ Zane Brown...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Zane Brown walked across the stage to collect his diploma in May and in this interview, he shared...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Your mindset is everything’: Fairview’s Isabella Lopez reflects on Aggie years

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Isabella Lopez just graduated in May and in this interview, she talked about some of her favorite memories she...

    PREP CHEER: ‘I will always remember our community’: Good Hope’s Kailey White recaps Raider...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I spoke with Good Hope senior cheerleader Kailey White. Kailey enjoyed her cheer career with the Raiders...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘This experience was one that words can’t describe’: Cold Springs’ Cole Bales...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs senior Cole Bales. He had so many great sports memories during his time...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘This team is not just a team, it’s a family’: Holly Pond’s...

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's Violet Adams spent several years competing with the Broncos track and field team and she shared some of...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘The community will always have your back’: Cold Springs’ Josh Winfrey reflects...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' senior Josh Winfrey played multiple sports in high school and had a great career. He talked about one of...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘Put all your faith and trust in the Lord’: Hanceville’s Katie Twilley...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville senior Katie Twilley had a great sports career and made some great memories during her playing days. She played with...

    PREP SPORTS: ‘I will cherish the memories and friends I made from these sports...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Dakota Overton is preparing to graduate later this month and in this interview he discussed his stellar...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Meek splits North Regional games with Belgreen, Marion County

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    FLORENCE, Ala. – After winning the Area 14 championship last week, the Meek Tigers were back in action at the 1A North Regional Tournament...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Big 1st innings propels West Point past Holly Pond 16-3; Thursday scoring...

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    West Point 16 - Holly Pond 3 West Point's offense exploded in the bottom of the first inning. After a leadoff single by Macayla Wilkins,...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Good Hope pulls away to top Holly Pond 8-6; Tuesday scoring recap

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope hosted a varsity matchup with their county rivals from Holly Pond Tuesday night and the Lady Raiders fended...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs earns wins over Addison, Dora; Monday scoring recap

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    Cold Springs 9 - Addison 6 Brooklyn Ingram hit a one-out single and later scored on an RBI single by Adriana Young to give the...

    ‘Be confident in yourself’: Good Hope’s Jessalyn Nichols crowned as Fair Queen representative

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- This was the first year that Good Hope junior Jessalyn Nichols got to compete in the school’s March pageant and...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview collects 14-2 win over Holly Pond, Tuesday scoring recap

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    Fairview 14 - Holly Pond 2 Fairview didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard against Holly Pond. Kylie Kovar's RBI triple brought home Emily...

    COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Eagles, Raiders, Aggies advance on day 1

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Baseball Tournament is underway at Fairview High School’s Mark Moore Field and three teams secured spots in...

    PREP BASEBALL: Arteaga walks it off in the 9th to secure 4-3 win over...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After dropping game one at Good Hope 11-2 Friday, the Bulldogs bounced back Saturday with a walk-off win over the Raiders...

    PREP SOFTBALL: West Point fends off Fairview 5-4, Monday scoring recap

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    West Point 5 - Fairview 4 (Softball) A solo home run off the bat of Brinlee Phillips gave West Point an early 1-0 lead in...

    PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs races past Altamont 13-10, Wednesday scoring recap

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    Cold Springs 13 - Altamont 10 (Baseball) Cold Springs didn't waste any time getting on the scoreboard against Altamont. They batted around and scored six...

    PREP BOWLING: ‘Practice with a purpose’: West Point’s Kevin Vance bowls perfect game

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- After a great season bowling with the Warriors this winter, West Point senior bowler Kevin Vance put together another stellar performance...

    PREP BASEBALL: Cullman collects wins over Palatine, Enterprise

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    HOOVER, Ala. – The Cullman Bearcats traveled to Hoover Saturday morning for a pair of varsity games, and they returned home with a pair...

    PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats down Chelsea in 10 innings, Wednesday scoring recap

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    Cullman 6 - Chelsea 3 (Baseball) (10 innings) Cullman got off to a quick start in their game against Chelsea. Jonah Inman reached on an...

    PREP BASEBALL: Cold Springs earns 4-3 win at Holly Pond, Monday scoring recap

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. – The Cold Springs Eagles traveled to Holly Pond for a spring break matchup Monday afternoon and after falling behind in...

    PREP SOFTBALL: West Point falls to No. 1 Springville 7-1, Thursday scoring recap

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    WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors returned home Thursday afternoon to take on top-ranked Springville. Thursday is World Down Syndrome Awareness...

    PREP BASEBALL: Holly Pond splits doubleheader with West End, Tuesday scoring recap

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    Holly Pond 10 - West End 9 (Baseball) (Game One) West End struck first in its opening at-bats as an RBI groundout and an RBI...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Big 5th inning propels West Point to 15-4 win over Fairview, Monday...

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    West Point 15 - Fairview 4 (Softball) West Point got on the scoreboard in their opening at-bats. Three walks loaded the bases for Katie Beth...

    PREP BASEBALL: Fairview sweeps doubleheader with Dora, Douglas; Saturday scoring recap

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies were back home at Mark Moore Field hosting a doubleheader Saturday and they improved to 12-3 on the...

    PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville falls to J.B. Pennington 11-9, Thursday scoring recap

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- After picking up a pair of wins against Fultondale on Tuesday, the Hanceville Bulldogs looked to continue that momentum on Thursday afternoon...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview falls to Springville 14-1, Tuesday scoring recap

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies rode a four-game winning streak into their matchup against Springville Tuesday afternoon, but it was all Lady...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview plates 4 in the 7th to top Cold Springs, Monday scoring...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Cold Springs to take on the Lady Eagles Monday night and after falling behind 3-0 in the third...

    PREP BASEBALL: Fairview blanks Dora 13-0, Vinemont splits doubleheader

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    DORA, Ala. – The Fairview Aggies traveled to Dora for a varsity matchup Saturday afternoon, and they only needed five innings to handle the...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs handles Falkville 12-2, Monday scoring recap

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    Cold Springs 12 - Falkville 2 (Softball) Cold Springs' Peyton Kennedy retired Falkville on just nine pitches to start out the game. The offense gave...

    PREP BASEBALL: Vinemont sweeps Mae Jemison, Saturday scoring recap

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    Vinemont 19 - Mae Jemison 0 (Baseball) (Game One) After Brady Johnson struck out the side to start the game, Vinemont quickly got him some...

    PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope downs Cold Springs on the road 20-6, Thursday scoring recap

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    Good Hope 20 - Cold Springs 6 (Baseball) Good Hope jumped out to a quick lead in their opening at-bats. They quickly loaded the bases...

    PREP BASEBALL: Hanceville remains unbeaten with 16-11 win over Vinemont

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- The Hanceville Bulldogs hosted the Vinemont Eagles in a huge county game on Monday afternoon. This game saw both teams have big innings...

    PREP BASEBALL: Fairview edges Good Hope on the road, Saturday scoring recap

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    Fairview 13 - Good Hope 11 (Baseball) Good Hope got on the scoreboard first in the bottom of the first inning. They loaded the bases...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs, Good Hope preparing to tip off Final 4 matchups

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    BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – After winning their respective Regional Championships, Cold Springs and Good Hope are both headed to the Final Four. The Lady Eagles...

    PREP BASEBALL: Fairview handles Brewer on the road 11-3, Thursday scoring recap

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Brewer to take on the Patriots Thursday night and after jumping out to a big lead early, the...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘I really loved every single one of them’: Fairview’s Janet Orona recaps...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview freshman volleyball player Janet Orona had a good season in her first year on the JV team she and talked...

    PREP BASEBALL: West Points collects 6-2 win at Fairview, Tuesday scoring recap

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The West Point Warriors made the trip over to Fairview for a county matchup with the Aggies and they returned home...

    PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Raiders rout Fairview 16-1, Monday scoring recap

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope struck first and in a big way in their opening at-bats. Lexi Steed reached on a Fairview error...

    PREP SOFTBALL: West Point opens season with tournament win, Saturday scoring recap

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    WEST POINT, Ala. -- The West Point Lady Warriors hosted this year's West Point Softball Tournament Saturday, and they opened up their season with...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs handles Isabella 72-30 to advance to Sweet 16

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    BREMEN, Ala. – After capturing the 2A, Area 11 championship Monday, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles returned to the court Friday night for a Sub-Regional game against...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont falls to Susan Moore 56-51 in OT

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hosted the Susan Moore Bulldogs in this year’s Class 3A, Area 13 championship game Tuesday night and four quarters weren’t...

    PREP BASKETBALL: ‘Grow together’: Fairview’s Brooklynn Merriman recaps freshman season

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- The Fairview Lady Aggies' JV team just completed their season earlier this month, and freshman Brooklynn Merriman talked about what she...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont advances to area finals with 51-33 win over Brindlee Mountain

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    VINEMONT, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles are hosting their area tournament for the first time in 15 years they and tipped things off with...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville falls to Etowah in area tournament 25-23

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The Class 4A, Area 11 tournament tipped off at Hanceville Friday night and the Lady Bulldogs faced Etowah with a chance...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Put 110% effort in all things I do, on and off the...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview volleyball player Tara Evans finished her sophomore season last year and the Lady Aggies finished runner-up in the county tournament....

    PREP SPORTS: ‘We play as a family and as a team’: Fairview’s Kailyn Redding...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Fairview freshman Kailyn Redding represents the Aggies in both track & field and volleyball and she’s coming off great seasons in...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘When you work together, nothing can stop you’: Fairview’s Ralie Gaines recaps...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview junior volleyball player Ralie Gaines completed her third season on the JV team and has had a great experience so...

    COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Fairview edges West Point 33-28 to claim back to back county...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Fairview clashed in Saturday’s second county title game and for the second consecutive season, the Aggies are JV...

    COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: JV Lady Raiders capture county title with 43-32 win over Cold...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – We tipped off Championship Saturday the Cullman County Tournament with the JV Girls finals between Good Hope and Cold Springs and...

    COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Raiders pull away to top Fairview 58-42, advance to county finals

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – The top-seeded Good Hope Raiders faced off against Fairview in Friday night’s first varsity boys’ semifinal and after a tight first...

    COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point topples Good Hope 49-44, advances to JV Boys finals

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – West Point clashed with Good Hope in Friday night’s second JV Boys semifinal game at the Cullman County Tournament and after...

    COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Cold Springs edges West Point 41-35 to advance to JV Girls...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – This year’s county tournament resumed play at Wallace State’s Tom Drake Coliseum Wednesday night, and we tipped things off with a...

    COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: West Point earns 56-44 win over Fairview, advances to semifinals

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – In our first varsity matchup of the night, West Point and Fairview duked it out for a spot in Thursday night’s...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Never take the ability God gave us for granted’: Fairview’s Karlie English...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- This was the first full season on varsity for Fairview junior volleyball player Karlie English and she talked about what she...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘You have to work hard for what you want to accomplish’: Good...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- The Good Hope Lady Raiders had an amazing 2023 volleyball season. They took home the county title, an area championship...

    PREP BASKETBALL: ‘It wasn’t just a team; it was a family’: Cold Springs’ Hagen...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Lady Eagles completed their middle school basketball season not too long ago and finished second in this year’s...

    PREP BASKETBALL: West Point collects area wins over Brewer

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    WEST POINT, Ala. -- After traveling to Lawrence County earlier this week, the West Point Warriors returned home Saturday afternoon to take on the Brewer Patriots...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘This team is like my family’: Hanceville’s Lexi Link recaps freshman season

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman volleyball player Lexi Link completed her first year on the JV volleyball team and she talked about that experience...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders, Lady Raiders earn area wins over West Morgan

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – After picking up a pair of area wins at East Lawrence last Friday, the Good Hope Raiders returned home Tuesday night to...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Hanceville Bulldogs, Lady Bulldogs earn area wins over Ashville

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – After battling Vinemont on the road earlier this week, Hanceville returned home to Lane Horton Gymnasium Friday night to host a...

    PREP SPORTS: A look back at some of the best games of 2023

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    CULLMAN, Ala. -- 2023 saw more than its fair share of amazing games and fantastic finishes. Here's my list of the best games that...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Vinemont splits varsity matchups with Cold Springs

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    VINEMONT, Ala. -- It was a battle of the Eagles at Vinemont Thursday night as Cold Springs made the trip to take on its county...

    PREP CHEER: ‘God gave you a purpose’: Cold Springs’ Jaci Baker enjoying sophomore season

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs sophomore cheerleader Jaci Baker is cheering on the varsity squad for the first time and is really enjoying her...

    PREP CHEER:’We all have a special bond’: Hanceville’s Audrey Faye enjoying sophomore season

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville sophomore cheerleader Audrey Faye is in her second year on the varsity squad, and she has enjoyed every second of...

    PREP CHEER: ‘Little eyes are always watching’: West Point’s Ellorie Harbison talks time at...

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    WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point sophomore Ellorie Harbison is in her eighth-year cheering at Victory Cheer Academy, and she has learned so much...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Day’s last-second free throws lead Cold Springs to 57-56 win over Winston...

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    BREMEN, Ala. -- The Cold Springs Eagles were back home hosting the Winston County Yellow Jackets Thursday night and the home crowd was treated to a...

    PREP CHEER: ‘To accomplish your goals, it takes hard work and discipline’: Holly Pond’s...

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond eighth grade cheerleader Bella Foust just completed her second year of middle school cheer and has had an...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘It has been a life-changing experience’: Hanceville’s Bentley Childers talks sophomore season

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville sophomore volleyball player Bentley Childers just completed her second season on the JV team and has enjoyed the experience so...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Rickard’s game-winner lifts Fairview over Good Hope 72-69, Maddox sets county scoring...

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – Good Hope traveled to Fairview for a pair of varsity matchups with the Aggies Friday night and it was a special...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Aggies, Lady Aggies drop matchups with Madison Academy

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    FAIRVIEW, Ala. – After traveling to Scottsboro earlier this week, Fairview returned home Thursday night to host a pair of varsity matchups with Madison...

    PREP CHEER: ‘We’re all there for each other’: West Point’s Makaila Wylie enjoying sophomore...

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    WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point sophomore cheerleader Makaila Wylie has been cheering since the fifth grade and she's currently in her second year...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Good Hope tops Cold Springs on the road 60-46, Lady Raiders roll...

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    BREMEN, Ala. – After collecting wins over Hanceville Monday night, Good Hope hit the road to take on another county rival at Cold Springs...

    PREP CHEER: ‘Anything is possible, as long as you have God on your side’:...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville freshman cheerleader Kinsley Wright has been cheering for three years and this is her first year on the varsity squad....

    PREP BASKETBALL: Warriors, Lady Warriors earn area wins over Lawrence County

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    WEST POINT, Ala. – The West Point Warriors hosted the Lawrence County Red Devils for a pair of area games Friday night and both varsity squads...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Holly Pond splits varsity matchups with Falkville

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    HOLLY POND, Ala. -- The Holly Pond Broncos hosted the Falkville Blue Devils in a pair of region games Tuesday night and Holly Pond ended up...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘Help the younger ones reach their full potential’: Hanceville’s Karys Henderson recaps...

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    HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville's volleyball team improved a lot this season and junior Karys Henderson was one of several players that put together a...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders fall to Hartselle at Randy Jones Classic

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    WEST POINT, Ala. -- The inaugural Randy Jones Classic was hosted at West Point High School Saturday and several local squads were participating in...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Cold Springs Eagles, Lady Eagles split area openers against Southeastern

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    BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs was back home Friday night to host a pair of area matchups against Southeastern and the Eagles split their...

    PREP BASKETBALL: Raiders race past Warriors 88-67, Lady Raiders pull away from West Point...

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    GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope Raiders and Lady Raiders both returned home to host a pair of varsity matchups against West Point...

    PREP VOLLEYBALL: ‘We are more than a team; we are a family’: Arab’s Bennett...

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    ARAB, Ala. -- This volleyball season was a special one for the Arab Lady Knights as they rolled past everyone to get to the...