Tag: Sports
PREP SPORTS: ‘You can do anything that you put your heart...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Maci Brown made a lot of memories on and off the basketball court during her high school years...
Cullman Dive Team wins ARPA State Championship
OPELIKA, Ala. -- The Cullman Dive Team was in Opelika for the ARPA State Diving Championship Wednesday and they toppled Madison and Boaz to...
6 Wallace State teams earn NJCAA Academic Team of the Year...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Six athletic teams at Wallace State Community College have been honored with NJCAA Academic Team of the Year designations for the...
Victory Cheer Academy introducing new Victory Gymnastics program in September
CULLMAN, Ala. - Victory Cheer Academy recently announced the launch of its new gymnastics program, Victory Gymnastics, with evaluations scheduled from Aug. 20-23, from...
‘It means a lot to us’: 138 participate in 11th annual...
CULLMAN, Ala. – The 11th annual Nicholas Fillinger Memorial Run was hosted at St. Bernard Saturday morning and the falling rain didn’t stop a...
Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame inducts Class of 2024
CULLMAN, Ala. – A crowd of friends, family, former teammates, coaches, fans and more gathered at Stonebridge Farms Saturday night for this year’s Cullman...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Hard work pays off. Never, ever quit’: Fairview’s Laci...
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,...
Alabama to name football field after legendary head coach Nick Saban
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama will formally recognize seven-time national champion head football coach Nick Saban by naming the field inside Bryant-Denny Stadium...
Cullman Swim Team finishes runner-up at ARPA District II Meet
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team placed second out of nine teams at the ARPA District II Swim Meet held in Guntersville last weekend....
PREP SPORTS: ‘Never stop trying to improve’: Good Hope Lillie McCluskey...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Lillie McCluskey made a lot of great memories on and off the court during her high school...
Alabama’s Ben Hess selected in 1st Round of 2024 MLB Draft...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama pitcher Ben Hess was selected in the first round of the 2024 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, going to the New York...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Never overlook any opportunities you are given’: Fairview’s Ava...
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...
WEST POINT, Ala. -- West Point senior Ali Sims was on the Warriors sports medicine team for three years and in this interview, she...
Cullman dive team captures District II championship
BOAZ, Ala. -- The Cullman Dive Team won the District II Diving Championship in Boaz Thursday. Under the direction of new coach Alec Benzek,...
PREP SPORTS: ‘You have to put in the work’: Good Hope’s...
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...
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...
VINEMONT, Ala. -- Vinemont senior cheerleader and softball player Callie Millwood had a lot of fun and made a lot of memories in her...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Be a great leader’: Cold Springs’ Kortnie Williams reflects...
BREMEN, Ala. – In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs senior Kortnie Williams about her favorite memories she made playing softball for the...
Cullman Swim Team caps regular season with win over Boaz
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team defeated Boaz last week 383-264 to finish out their regular season with a record of 5-1. The...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Always stay true to yourself’: Meek’s Marlee Mosley recaps...
ARLEY, Ala. -- Meek senior Marlee Mosley was a multi-sport athlete during her years playing for the Tigers and in this interview, she shared...
Hall of Fame: Royals induct Auburn’s Bo Jackson
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Entering atop a Corvette and taking a slow lap around the stadium where the legend he first fashioned at Auburn...
Legendary local coach Dafford Smith dies at 88
CULLMAN, Ala. – One of the community's most respected sports figures, Cullman County Hall of Fame Coach Dafford Smith, died Sunday at the age...
Cheerleading Team-Up
CHS, West Point and CGCA cheerleaders partner for clinic
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Cheerleaders from Cullman High School, West Point High School and Cullman Gymnastics and...
Cullman Swim Team wins final home meet
CULLMAN, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team hosted its final home meet of the season last Tuesday and put together a strong performance to...
‘I want our program to be the community’s program’: Bearcats host...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman High School hosted the 4th annual Stu Stuedeman Basketball Camp was hosted at Bearcat Arena this week and 75 young...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Keep God first, and never stop trusting Him’: Cold...
BREMEN, Ala. – Cold Springs senior standout Ciara Calvert was a multi-sport athlete during her years competing for the Eagles and in this interview...
Cullman Swim Team competes at Madison
MADISON, Ala. -- The Cullman Swim Team traveled to Madison last Thursday to compete against the defending state champs. Cullman posted several first-place finishes...
PREP SPORTS: ‘I couldn’t be more grateful for an amazing God’:...
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...
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...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Ella Bruer had an amazing basketball career and made so many great memories during her years playing for...
Cullman Swim Team wins Cullman Challenge over Guntersville, Florence, Jasper
The Cullman Swim Team defeated Guntersville, Florence and Jasper in Tuesday night’s Cullman Challenge swim meet.
Cullman Challenge 2024 Results
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PREP SPORTS: ‘Always appreciate what you have’: Fairview’s Kallie Trussell looks...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior softball player Kallie Trussell made many great memories during her Aggie years, both on and off the field. She...
NERF wars!
CULLMAN, Ala. - This past Saturday the Heritage Park soccer fields transformed into a chaotic battleground as the ultimate NERF wars commenced. Hundreds of...
CCBOE recognizes Cold Springs High School track teams
CULLMAN, Ala. - At its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, June 13, the Cullman County Board of Education (CCBOE) recognized the Cold Springs Eagles...
Wallace State’s Wheeler earns NJCAA DI Softball Third Team All-American honors
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College athlete Laura Leigh Wheeler has added one more honor to her list of achievements this year. Wheeler,...
Cullman Swim Team defeats Guntersville in 2nd meet of season
The Cullman Swim Team defeated the Guntersville Aquacats 354-296 in their second swim meet of the season. Cullman will be back home to host...
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...
PREP SPORTS: ‘The school is the heartbeat of our town’: Cold...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs senior Zane Brown walked across the stage to collect his diploma in May and in this interview, he shared...
Cullman Swim Team takes season opener over Arab
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman Swim Team kicked off its season at home with a win over the Arab Riptide on June 4. CST...
On The Plains with Payton Thorne: ‘Maximize every day’
AUBURN, Ala. – Not long after entering the NCAA transfer portal in spring of 2023, quarterback Payton Thorne found himself strolling through Auburn's campus...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Your mindset is everything’: Fairview’s Isabella Lopez reflects on...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. -- Fairview senior Isabella Lopez just graduated in May and in this interview, she talked about some of her favorite memories she...
Jordan-Hare Stadium north end zone videoboard expansion approved by Auburn Board...
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...
PREP CHEER: ‘I will always remember our community’: Good Hope’s Kailey...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- In this interview, I spoke with Good Hope senior cheerleader Kailey White. Kailey enjoyed her cheer career with the Raiders...
Plans for Alabama Basketball Training & Player Development Facility expansion and...
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama Athletics has formally proposed a Coleman Coliseum Basketball Training & Player Development Facility Expansion and Renovation, which is pending approval from...
APT & NFHS Network agree to 5-year extension of AHSAA Football...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The AHSAA is pleased to announce that Alabama Public Television (APT) and the NFHS Network/Play On Sports have agreed to extend...
PREP SPORTS: ‘This experience was one that words can’t describe’: Cold...
BREMEN, Ala. -- In this interview, I talked to Cold Springs senior Cole Bales. He had so many great sports memories during his time...
WSCC SOFTBALL: Wheeler named NFCA NJCAA All-American; Wheeler and Simon named...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s Laura Leigh Wheeler is one of 38 student-athletes from 24 programs named National Junior College Athletic Association Division I...
BSC’s incredible run ends in dramatic fashion
EASTLAKE, OH. - The Birmingham-Southern baseball team fell 11-10 to #5 Wisconsin-Whitewater in a back-and-forth World Series elimination game on Sunday.
In a high stakes elimination...
PREP SPORTS: ‘This team is not just a team, it’s a...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond's Violet Adams spent several years competing with the Broncos track and field team and she shared some of...
Alabama’s season ends in 6-4 loss to Florida at WCWS Sunday
OKLAHOMA CITY – Alabama softball's 2024 season came to an end Sunday night at Devon Park, as the Crimson Tide lost to Florida, 6-4, in...
Alabama falls in back-and-forth contest with UCF 8-7
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Alabama baseball came up short, 8-7, against UCF in a back-and-forth contest at Dick Howser Stadium on the Florida State campus. Following...
More than 100 WSCC student athletes named on ACCC Commissioner’s Honor...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- More than 100 student athletes from all 12 sports teams at Wallace State Community College were recognized by the Alabama Community...
Wallace State promotes Crider to head cross country coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has promoted Tony Crider to head coach of the men’s and women’s cross country teams, President Dr....
NATIONAL CHAMPS! No. 1 Auburn beats Florida State 3-2 to win...
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...
Wallace State hires Joseph Simmons as women’s basketball coach
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College has hired Joseph Simmons to lead the women’s basketball team, President Dr. Vicki Karolewics announced today.
“We are...
Wallace State Men’s Golf 19th in nation; women’s Aidan Haithcock 22nd...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College men’s golf finished the season No. 19 in the nation after their appearance at the 2024 National...
CARDIAC KIDS: No. 1 Auburn advances to program’s first national final...
CARLSBAD, Calif. – For the first time in program history, Auburn men's golf will play for a national championship as the Tigers used all...
Birmingham-Southern College World Series Block Party Send Off
BIRMINGHAM, AL. - Birmingham-Southern College's baseball program invites all fans and supporters to join them at Tasty Town restaurant, located at 16 14th St....
ONTO OKC! Alabama Softball headed to its 15th Women’s College World...
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the 15th time in program history, Alabama softball will be heading to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City after...
No. 1 Auburn survives first cut at NCAA Championship
CARLSBAD, Calif. – A third consecutive round of 5-over 293 on Sunday was enough to keep No. 1 Auburn men's golf above the first cutline...
PREP SPORTS: ‘The community will always have your back’: Cold Springs’...
BREMEN, Ala. -- Cold Springs' senior Josh Winfrey played multiple sports in high school and had a great career. He talked about one of...
Curry hired as Wallace State Head Softball Coach, Cesepedes as Assistant
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community has hired former Birmingham-Southern College (BSC) softball coach Megan Curry to lead the Lions softball team, President Dr....
Wallace State women’s tennis 9th in the nation, men finish 16th
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s tennis team finished 9th in the nation after competing at the 2024 National Junior College Athletic...
Fairview’s Guyton inducted into UWA Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society
LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama has announced 23 latest inductees into the Chi Alpha Sigma Honor Society for the 2023-24 academic...
Wallace State tops Salt Lake 9-6 at NJCAA World Series
OXFORD, Ala. -- The Lions’ bats were on fire during their first game at this year’s National Junior College Athletic Association Division I World...
PREP SPORTS: ‘Put all your faith and trust in the Lord’:...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Hanceville senior Katie Twilley had a great sports career and made some great memories during her playing days. She played with...
Wallace State’s Luke Fernandez named ACCC Pitcher of the Year
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State student-athlete Luke Fernandez was named Pitcher of the Year by the Alabama Community College Conference.
Fernandez led the ACCC in...
PREP SPORTS: ‘I will cherish the memories and friends I made...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. -- Good Hope senior Dakota Overton is preparing to graduate later this month and in this interview he discussed his stellar...
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...
‘I’ve never let anything hold me back’: Bronco blade runner Daniel...
HOLLY POND, Ala. -- Holly Pond student Daniel Figueroa put together another great season on the track and on the hardwood this year. Daniel...
‘It means a lot to play where my daddy did’: Good...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – At the Smith household, playing for the Good Hope Raiders has become something of a family tradition and just one...
WSCC Women’s Golf places 3rd at NJCAA Women’s South District Championship
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State Community College’s women’s golf team finished third in the district at the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Women’s...
‘It’s going to make a huge difference’: Hanceville Softball celebrates new...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. – Hanceville High School Softball hosted an open house to celebrate and show off its new additions to the Rayford Talley Athletic...
PREP SOFTBALL: Vinemont splits East Regional matchups with Hokes Bluff, Geraldine
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles hit the road to begin their run at this year’s 3A East Regional Tournament at Sand Mountain Park...
PREP SOFTBALL: Meek splits North Regional games with Belgreen, Marion County
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: Cullman eliminated from North Regional with 6-3 loss to...
FLORENCE, Ala. – After splitting their first 6A North Regional matchups with Hazel Green and Fort Payne Monday, the Cullman Bearcats were back on...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bearcats split North Regional matchups with Hazel Green, Fort...
FLORENCE, Ala. – This year’s North Regional Softball Tournament got off to a slow start due to wet conditions at Coffee O’Neal Park in...
STATE TRACK MEET: ‘Blessed is an understatement’: Cold Springs wins back...
CULLMAN, Ala. – After a great showing on Friday, the Cold Springs Eagles continued their dominant run at this year’s AHSAA State Track Meet...
STATE TRACK MEET: Edgeworth sets state 1600-Meter record; Locals earn medals...
CULLMAN, Ala. – This year’s state track meets are underway in Cullman and Gulf Shores and our local athletes have already collected an impressive...
Chesley Oaks Open returning after multiyear hiatus
CULLMAN, Ala. - Calling all golf tournament enthusiasts – the Chesley Oaks Open will return Friday and Saturday, May 10-11, for the first time...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Vinemont, Cullman advance to Regionals; Good Hope eliminated
BLOUNTSVILLE, Ala. – After splitting their opening matchups with Susan Moore and J.B. Pennington Friday, the Vinemont Lady Eagles returned to Blountsville for this...
AREA SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS: Good Hope eliminates Hanceville, Meek wins area championship
PRICEVILLE, Ala. – Good Hope and Hanceville traveled to Priceville for this year’s 4A, Area 13 Tournament Saturday and after falling in their opening...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point eliminates Fairview in area tournament, Vinemont splits...
SPRINGVILLE, Ala. – West Point and Fairview hit the road to Springville Friday afternoon to get this year’s 5A, Area 12 Tournament underway and...
Wallace State Men’s and Women’s Tennis win ACCC Titles
HANCEVILLE, Ala. -- Wallace State’s men’s and women’s tennis teams each earned Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) titles at the ACCC Men’s and Women’s...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Addison falls to Coosa Christian in round 2
ADDISON, Ala. – After sweeping Covenant Christian on the road in round one, the Addison Bulldogs were back home Thursday night to host Coosa...
PREP SOFTBALL: Big 1st innings propels West Point past Holly Pond...
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;...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – Good Hope hosted a varsity matchup with their county rivals from Holly Pond Tuesday night and the Lady Raiders fended...
‘I can’t think of a better event to show that the...
CULLMAN, Ala. – Over 1,700 Cullman County students made their way to Temple Baptist Church Tuesday for a special presentation on mental health from...
Good Hope City Council recognizes state champions
GOOD HOPE, Ala. – The Good Hope City Council hosted its second April council meeting at Good Hope City Hall Monday night and the...
PREP SOFTBALL: Cold Springs earns wins over Addison, Dora; Monday scoring...
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...
No. 1 Auburn dominates Mossy Oak Collegiate to collect 4th consecutive...
WEST POINT, Miss. – It was a showing of pure dominance for No. 1 Auburn men's golf Tuesday as the Tigers finished the Mossy...
With the next pick: Auburn DB Jaylin Simpson
AUBURN, Ala. – In the transfer portal era, Jaylin Simpson exemplifies an exception to the rule.
He came to Auburn, and here he stayed. Through five seasons and...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Vinemont drops round 1 matchup at Gordo
GORDO, Ala. – The Vinemont Eagles traveled to Gordo for a round one playoff matchup Friday night but after dropping game one to the...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Fairview falls at Madison Academy
MADISON, Ala. – Fairview traveled to Madison Academy to battle the Mustangs in the opening round of the state playoffs Friday afternoon but unfortunately...
PREP BASEBALL PLAYOFFS: Hanceville, Holly Pond eliminated on the road, Addison...
CULLMAN, Ala. -- Three local teams hit the road for the start of this year’s state playoffs Thursday night and two of them were...
PREP SOFTBALL: Fairview collects 14-2 win over Holly Pond, Tuesday scoring...
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...
6 IN A ROW: West Point tops Fairview 9-3 to claim...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – West Point and Fairview clashed in this year’s Cullman County Tournament Championship Game at Mark Moore Field Tuesday night and for...
COUNTY BASEBALL TOURNAMENT: Eagles, Raiders, Aggies advance on day 1
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 TRACK & FIELD: Holly Pond, Fairview capture county championships; Cold...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. – This year’s Cullman County Track and Field Championships were hosted at Fairview High School Monday and two new teams claimed county...
PREP BASEBALL: Arteaga walks it off in the 9th to secure...
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...
