Tag: Sports
PREP BASEBALL: Inman’s grand slam finishes off Southside, Bearcats win 11-0...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After a blowout game one win over Southside followed by a stunning loss in game two, Cullman hosted the Panthers for...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman and Southside set up a Saturday tiebreaker
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Bearcats kicked off their 2026 playoffs with a first round matchup against the Southside Panthers on Friday night.
In...
PREP BASEBALL: Boaz sweeps West Point in first round of Class...
BOAZ, Ala. - The West Point Warriors took a road trip over to Boaz to take on the Pirates in the first round of...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison completes first round sweep of Hackleburg
ADDISON, Ala. - The 2026 AHSAA baseball playoffs are officially underway, and the Addison Bulldogs hosted the Hackleburg Panthers, a team that they defeated...
PREP BASEBALL: 2026 AHSAA State Baseball Playoff first round matchups set...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The first round of the 2026 AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs start tonight, with the 20-6 Addison Bulldogs taking on Hackleburg in...
FAITH: Cullman’s Kaylee Johnson talks faith, religious influences
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman junior basketball player Kaylee Johnson is so blessed and grateful to have God in her life, and despite some challenges...
Head coach Kalen DeBoer’s contract extended through 2033 season
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – A contract extension for Alabama head football coach Kalen DeBoer was approved Wednesday by The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.
The...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 21, 2026
BASEBALL
Winston Co. 15, Meek 5 - Batting: E. McCay 2-2 Pitching: E. McCay 3.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 5 BB, 3 K...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bates’ dominant two-way game gives Cullman a 10-0 run...
JASPER, Ala. - With the end of the regular season rapidly approaching, Cullman looked to continue an incredible season (34-7-1) on the road against...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from April 20, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 12, Cold Springs 2 - Batting: J. Williams (Add.) 2-4 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 2.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2...
PREP SOFTBALL: Benefield fans 15, late rally propels Good Hope to...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - The first two meetings between Good Hope and Hanceville saw the Lady Raiders win the first one in a high-scoring...
Wallace State flag football wins Tiger Town Showdown Championship at Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. — Wallace State completed a perfect inaugural season on Saturday, defeating Clemson 13-12 in the championship game of the Tiger Town Showdown...
Blazers complete spring drills with annual Spring Showcase
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB Blazers football team closed out spring practice Saturday with its annual Spring Showcase at Legacy Pavilion, wrapping up the program's...
Auburn concludes spring practice with first A-Day scrimmage of Golesh era
AUBURN, Ala. – After a Tiger Walk reminiscent of an SEC gameday, Auburn concluded spring practice with the first A-Day scrimmage of the Alex Golesh era Saturday in...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 18, 2026
BASEBALL
Memphis 2, Cullman 1 - Batting: C. Bowen 1-2 Pitching: B. Vincent 6.0 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 7 K
Colliersville 7, Cullman 6 -...
TRACK & FIELD: Several local teams shine at fourth annual Andy...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The fourth annual Andy Page Memorial Meet took place at Cullman High School on Thursday night, and several local teams put on some...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 17, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 5, Vinemont 1 - Batting: T. Thompson (Add.) 2-4 (2B x2) Pitching: K. Lake 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 6 K, W
Houston...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison celebrates Senior Night with a 5-1 win over...
ADDISON, Ala. - Addison hosted the Vinemont Eagles for Senior Night on Friday, and were able to send their seniors out with a 5-1...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from April 16, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 5, Sumiton 2 - Batting: T. Thompson 2-3 (3B), 1 RBI Pitching: J. Williams 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 3 K, W...
PREP SOCCER: Meharg scores twice as Cullman seals area with 3-0...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After the girls team blew out the Blue Devils 8-0 to seal their area, Cullman's boys took the field to face...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullman collects area doubleheader sweep of Mortimer Jordan
CULLMAN, Ala. - After falling just short in their area game at Mortimer Jordan on Tuesday afternoon, the Bearcats hosted the Blue Devils in a huge...
FAITH: Cullman’s Zoe Snider talks religious influences, making a positive impact...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman junior basketball player Zoe Snider thanks God for the many blessings that He has brought into her life, and that...
Wallace State finishes third at ACCC Women’s Golf Championship
BREWTON – Wallace State placed third at the ACCC Women’s Golf Championship held at Juniper Creek in Brewton.
Shelton State won the team championship, followed...
Wallace State Men Win ACCC Tennis Championship; Gautier Named Player of...
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Men's Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, earning the conference title and advancing to the...
Wallace State Women Capture ACCC Tennis Championship; Standifer Earns Player of...
MILLBROOK – Wallace State won the ACCC Women’s Tennis Tournament championship at 17 Springs in Millbrook, finishing with victories in five singles finals and...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 14, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 16, Athens Bible 7 - Batting: C. Speegle 4-6 (2B x2), 1 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 7.0 IP, 4 ER, 6 K,...
PREP BASEBALL: Speer’s two-way game gives Vinemont an 8-2 area win...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The first area meeting between Vinemont and Holly Pond took place at Holly Pond on Monday afternoon, and the Eagles ended up defeating...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from April 13, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 9, Athens Bible 0 - Batting: J. Williams 2-4 (HR), 3 RBI Pitching: K. Lake 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 4 K,...
PREP BASEBALL: Addison notches fourth straight win with 9-0 shutout of...
ADDISON, Ala. - In a matchup of two of the top 1A squads, the sixth-ranked Addison Bulldogs hosted the seventh-ranked Athens Bible Trojans. Addison dominated...
ARCHERY: Vinemont Elementary takes 2026 NASP State Championship behind top ten...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Teams from across Alabama met at the Cramton Bowl Multiplex in Montgomery on Friday for the 2026 NASP Alabama State Championship....
FAITH: Cullman’s Rachel Hoffman discusses her faith and being a role...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior basketball player Rachel Hoffman is so grateful to have God in her life, and He has changed her life...
PREP BASEBALL: Big first inning, strong pitching by Drummond & Wallace...
VINEMONT, Ala. - April has been very kind to the Vinemont Eagles so far, as they are 3-1 in their first four games of...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 9, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 8, Winston Co. 5 - Batting: C. Johnson 3-4, 1 RBI Pitching: C. Johnson 6.0 IP, 5 R, 1 ER, 5 K
Cullman...
Cullman Swim Association wraps up competitive season after pair competes at...
CULLMAN, Ala. - The Cullman Swim Association (CSA) wrapped up their competitive swim season at the end of March after participating in meets held...
TRACK & FIELD: Fallin and Swidecki earn MVP honors; West Point’s...
BREMEN, Ala. - The 2026 Cullman County outdoor track championship was held at Cold Springs high school on Wednesday.
In the boys competitions, West...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 7, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 18, Meek 6 - Batting: J. Williams 2-5 (3B), 2 RBI Pitching: S. Talley 3.0 IP, 0 H, 1 ER, 4 K, W...
PREP SOFTBALL: Benefield’s one-hitter gives Good Hope their third straight County...
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Tuesday afternoon at the Vinemont Sports Complex, fifth-seeded Good Hope met sixth-seed West Point in the 2026 Cullman County Tournament...
PREP SOFTBALL: West Point’s Jones no-hits Fairview, Benefield blanks Vinemont and...
VINEMONT, Ala. - The Cullman County Softball Tournament got underway at the Vinemont Sports Complex on Monday. The three quarterfinal matchups featured three shutouts,...
Overton knocks out Tulsa, Auburn wins NIT Championship in overtime
INDIANAPOLIS – When Auburn had to have it, Kevin Overton came through.
KO knocked out Tulsa in the NIT championship game, hitting a game-tying 3-pointer with eight seconds...
TRACK & FIELD: West Point boys, Cold Springs girls place first...
BREMEN, Ala. - Several local track & field teams met at Cold Springs High School yesterday for the 2026 Cold Springs invitational, where athletes...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 3, 2026
BASEBALL
Cordova 10, Addison 0 - Batting: C. Lane 1-2 Pitching: J. Williams 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
Cold Springs 11, Vinemont 6 - Batting:...
PREP BASEBALL: Big sixth inning helps propel Cold Springs to 11-6...
VINEMONT, Ala. - Cold Springs and Vinemont last faced off against each other in the Cullman County Baseball Tournament on March 27th, a game...
Auburn cruises into NIT Championship with 88-66 win over Illinois State
INDIANAPOLIS – Advancing to the NIT championship game for the first time, Auburn got 24 points from Keyshawn Hall and made 12 3-pointers to rout Illinois State...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for April 2, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 8, Vinemont 4 - Batting: S. Talley (Add.) 2-4 (2B), 1 RBI Pitching: S. Talley 4.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 7 K
Cullman...
COLLEGE BASEBALL: Late rally puts Gadsden St. over Wallace St., 11-9,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - After sweeping Lawson State Community College in a doubleheader last Saturday the Wallace State Lions were 4-2 in their last six games...
COLUMN: Reasons for optimism & concern for Alabama, Auburn and UAB...
CULLMAN, Ala. - In the next three weeks, Alabama (April 11) and Auburn (April 18) will play in their "A-Day" spring games, and UAB...
PREP BASKETBALL: New Good Hope boys basketball coach Cory Meyer details...
GOOD HOPE, Ala. - Good Hope hired Cory Meyer to be their new basketball coach on March 19th. He took over for Mitch Morris,...
Auburn plays Illinois State Thursday in NIT semifinals at Hinkle Fieldhouse
INDIANAPOLIS – After winning three National Invitation Tournament games in nine days, Auburn appreciates the eight-day layoff between the NIT quarterfinals and Thursday’s semifinal against Illinois...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 31, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 9, Belgreen 1 - Batting: S. Talley 3-4 (HR), 4 RBI Pitching: T. Thompson 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 9 K, W
Cullman 6, Clarksville...
FAITH: Cullman’s Thomas Norwood talks about his faith and religious influences
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior Thomas Norwood is very thankful to have a relationship with Jesus Christ, and that has helped him become the...
PREP BASEBALL: Bulldog bats get hot; Lake impressive as Addison takes...
DORA, Ala. - Looking to bounce back from a tough 13-11 loss to Hubbertville last Saturday, the Addison Bulldogs traveled to Dora to take...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview secures second straight Cullman County Tournament title with...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - On Saturday afternoon at Hanceville High, defending County Tournament champion Fairview met with Good Hope in the title game. It promised...
PREP BASEBALL: Good Hope wins in dominant fashion, taking West Point...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - One spot in the county championship game was already filled by Fairview by virtue of a shutout win over Cold Springs...
PREP BASEBALL: Fairview’s offense explosive as they down Cold Springs 13-0,...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the first semifinal matchup of the Cullman County Baseball Tournament on Saturday, the Fairview Aggies, who got a first-round bye,...
PREP BASEBALL: Hot start at the plate leads Good Hope to...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - In the nightcap of day one of the Cullman County Baseball Tournament, Good Hope took on the Holly Pond Broncos. After...
PREP BASEBALL: Balanced hitting and strong pitching by Chasteen lead Cold...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - Day One of the 2026 Cullman County Baseball Tournament got underway on Friday afternoon, and in the second game of the day,...
PREP BASEBALL: Campbell’s arm and bat lead West Point to a...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The West Point Warriors and host Hanceville Bulldogs faced off in the first game of the 2026 Cullman County Baseball Tournament...
PREP BASEBALL: Cullen’s game-winning RBI double gives Fairview thrilling 8-7 win...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After collecting a huge win at Arab on Tuesday night, the Fairview Aggies welcomed the Knights to their place for a doubleheader on Thursday night....
Cold Springs coach Paige Adams resigns amid investigation; case turned over...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After taking the Cold Springs Lady Eagles to the Final Four in her first year as head basketball coach, Paige Adams...
Auburn advances to NIT semifinals, beating Nevada 75-69
AUBURN, Ala. – Advancing to the NIT semifinals for the first time, Auburn beat Nevada 75-69 Wednesday at Neville Arena, giving the Tigers five consecutive...
PREP FOOTBALL: Holly Pond quarterback Boston Gibbs signs with Ottawa University...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The decision that Boston Gibbs would be the Holly Pond Broncos starting quarterback in 2025 came just days before their...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 24, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 3, Falkville 2 - Batting: B. Archer 1-3 (Walk-off RBI 1B) - B. Chasteen 2-3 (2B) Pitching: C. Johnson 6.2 IP, 3...
PREP BASEBALL: Archer’s walk-off gives Cold Springs a 3-2 win over...
BREMEN, Ala. - The 7-5 Cold Springs Eagles hosted area rival Falkville on Tuesday afternoon in the first of three games the teams will...
PREP BASEBALL: Clutch pitching and hitting help lift West Point to...
WEST POINT, Ala. - The West Point Warriors came into Monday night's game against Decatur 6-1 in their last seven games and looked to keep that...
Auburn beats Seattle U 91-85, advances to NIT quarterfinals
AUBURN, Ala. – Kevin Overton and Elyjah Freeman teamed up for eight 3-pointers to lead Auburn to a 91-85 victory over Seattle U Sunday at Neville Arena, advancing...
Alabama rolls past Texas Tech in NCAA Tournament second round, 90-65
The Crimson Tide set a school record for largest margin of victory in NCAA Tournament history
TAMPA – The No. 4 seed Alabama men's basketball team...
ARCHERY: Vinemont High, Cullman Middle win NASP 3-D State Championships
CULLMAN, Ala. - Archery teams from across Northern Alabama met at the Cullman OmniPlex on Friday and Saturday to duke it out in the...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 21, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 15, Hackleburg 2 - Batting: S. Talley 2-3 (3B), 2 RBI - C. Lane 2-4 (2B x2), 3 RBI Pitching: K. Lake 4.0...
TRACK & FIELD: Cullman, West Point duo and Holly Pond’s Figueroa...
ARAB, Ala. - Several local teams took part in Friday's Friday "Knight" Lights track-and-field event. Standing out as always were Holly Pond's Daniel Figueroa and West Point's...
No. 4 seed Alabama opens 2026 NCAA Tournament with 90-70 win...
Labaron Philon Jr. led five Crimson Tide players in double-figure scoring with 29 points
TAMPA – Labaron Philon Jr. scored a game-high 29 points, 21 of which...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 20, 2026
BASEBALL
Decatur Heritage 4, Fairview 1 - Batting: C. Nelson 2-3 - H. Barron 1-3 (2B) Pitching: C. Scott 4.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER,...
PREP SOFTBALL: Big first inning, Barnett’s pitching gem helps Fairview get...
FAIRVIEW, Ala. - After starting their respective seasons out slow, Fairview and Hanceville have quickly turned things around, with the Lady Aggies winning their...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats from March 19, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 5, Decatur Heritage 4 - Batting: S. Talley 3-3 (2B x2), RBI Pitching: C. Thompson 3.0 IP, ER, K, W
Cold Springs 16, Sumiton...
PREP SOFTBALL: Vinemont hangs on for a 13-11 win in an...
VINEMONT, Ala.- The Vinemont Lady Eagles hosted county foe Cold Springs on Thursday, looking to right the ship after uncharacteristic losses in four of...
PREP BASEBALL: Bearcats hold off a late Hartselle rally to seal...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Fresh off home wins over Sardis and Hillcrest, the Cullman Bearcats looked to add onto their winning streak at home against...
PREP SOFTBALL: Garmon’s late home run helps Good Hope knock off...
HANCEVILLE, Ala. - The Hanceville Lady Bulldogs went 5-1 last week and looked to continue their momentum into their county matchup against the Good...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 17, 2026
BASEBALL
Lynn 3, Addison 2 - Batting: S. Talley 1-1 (HR), RBI - C. Lane 2-4 (2B) Pitching: K. Lake 6.0 IP, 2 ER, 3...
OmniSports Academy launches Rec+ Flag Football League
CULLMAN, Ala. — OmniSports Academy (OSA), a program of Cullman Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism (CPRST), has announced the launch of its Rec+ Flag...
COLUMN: Even after his disastrous tenure, Trent Dilfer continues to insult...
After marching the streets of Birmingham to get their program back then watching the most successful run in school history under Bill Clark, securing...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 14, 2026
BASEBALL
Cold Springs 12, Brewer 3 - Batting: C. Perdue 1-3 (3B), 3 RBI - B. Chasteen 3-4 (2B), 2 RBI Pitching: C. Johnson 4.0...
TRACK & FIELD: West Point, Fairview among others with impressive days...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Several local teams took part in the Cullman Classic on Saturday, and multiple squads, along with more than a handful of individuals,...
AHSAA announces updated 2026-2028 classifications for basketball; public & private schools...
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Alabama High School Athletic Association released updated classifications for winter sports, notably basketball, for 2026-28. Following suit with fall sports, the...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 13, 2026
BASEBALL
Winston Co. 12, Addison 9 - Batting: S. Talley 1-3, 2 RBI - K. Lake 1-4 (HR), 2 RBI Pitching: T. Gaither 3.2 IP,...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 12, 2026
BASEBALL
Austin 13, Fairview 5 - Batting: C. Cullen 2-3, 2 RBI Pitching: C. Cullen 3.0 IP, 3 ER, 2 K
Oakman 11, Holly Pond 0...
PREP SOFTBALL: Lady Eagles’ errors kickstart Hanceville’s 15-3 rout; Bulldogs hand...
VINEMONT, Ala. - On Thursday evening the Vinemont Lady Eagles, riding a 6-0 start to the season, hosted county and area foe Hanceville, who...
PREP BASKETBALL: Cullman County Hall of Famer, Holly Pond basketball coach...
CULLMAN, Ala. - Thursday, March 12, saw legendary head basketball coach Tim Willoughby retire after 23 years. He coached five different teams, finished with 371 wins...
FAITH: Cullman’s Molly Wilson talks religious, personal influences in basketball
CULLMAN, Ala. - Cullman senior basketball player Molly Wilson thanks God for helping her overcome some tough times in her life, and she wouldn't...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Stats and scores for March 10, 2026
BASEBALL
Hubbertville 3, Addison 2 - Batting: C. Speegle 2-3 (2B) Pitching: K. Lake 3.0 IP, 0 ER, K
Homewood 12, Cullman 7 - Batting: J....
PREP SOFTBALL: Johnson and Bates homer; Storey pitches a complete game...
CULLMAN, Ala.- The Cullman Lady Bearcats welcomed rival Jasper on Tuesday evening for their first area game of 2026, and sent the Vikings home...
PREP BASEBALL: Holly Pond’s Sam Hunt throws a no-hitter, strikes out...
HOLLY POND, Ala. - The Hanceville Bulldogs traveled to take on the Holly Pond Broncos in an area game on Monday afternoon. Holly Pond got out...
PREP BASEBALL: Moody’s offense rolls as Blue Devils collect 10-2 win...
BOAZ, Ala. - After picking up a huge county win at home against West Point on Friday night, the Fairview Aggies hit the road for a...
PREP BASKETBALL: Swarming Oxford defense too much for Cullman in 68-44...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- An improbable run by the Bearcats came to an end on Saturday.
With the 6A State Championship on the line, Cullman faced...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 6, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 18, Meek 1 - Batting: T. Gathier 2-4, 3 RBI - C. Lane 2-4, 3 RBI Pitching: K. Lake 3.0 IP, 0 ER,...
CHAMPS!: No. 4 Lady Raiders take down no. 1 Plainview 59-54...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- "Defense wins championships." It's an adage that dates back to the great Paul Bryant, and one that holds true today.
The no....
PREP BASKETBALL: No.1 North Sand Mtn.’s defense stifles no. 10 Cold...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- While a bright future lays ahead, the Cold Springs Lady Eagles fell just short of glory in 2025-26.
On Friday morning, Cold Springs...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 5, 2026
BASEBALL
Fairview 4, West Point 3 - Batting: L. Wright (Fair.) 0-2, Walk-off sacrifice fly) - D. Cleghorn (West.) 2-3, 1 RBI Pitching: C. Cullen...
PREP SOFTBALL: Bates’ game-winning RBI single puts Cullman over Brewer in...
CULLMAN, Ala. - After dropping their last game at Athens, the Cullman Lady Bearcats looked to bounce back at home against Brewer on Thursday afternoon.
It...
‘These kids have that 22-pound heart’: Cullman wins a 61-56 overtime...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Bearcats are riding their identity of 'CHAOS.' right back into the State Championship.
On Wednesday morning, the Cullman Bearcats and Calera...
PREP BASEBALL & SOFTBALL: Scores and stats for March 3, 2026
BASEBALL
Addison 8, Winston Co. 1 - Batting: K. Lake 2-4 2 RBI, S. Talley 2-4 Pitching: C. Thompson 3.2 IP, 0 ER, 5 K,...
PREP BASKETBALL: Gossett’s defense, Konrad’s 20 points lead no. 4 Good...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.- The Lady Raiders are State Championship-bound once again.
Fourth-ranked Good Hope met a scrappy, physical ninth-ranked Montgomery Catholic team at Legacy Arena...
