Banks
SPORTS
Former Troy Trojans AD dead
TROY, Ala (WDHN) — Dr. Kenneth Blankenship, Troy’s athletic director who oversaw the university’s move from NCAA Division II to Division I, has died, a release from the Troy athletic department confirmed. He was 88. The release says Dr. Blankenship was the first executive director of the...
Troy looking to ‘embrace change’ after chaotic offseason
The transfer portal is a fact of life in college football, but few programs were hit harder during the offseason than Troy. The Trojans lost at least eight starters or presumptive starters to the portal either at the end of the regular season or prior to spring practice, gutting much of what was returning from a senior-laden team that won its second straight Sun Belt Conference championship under departed coach Jon Sumrall. New coach Gerad Parker inherits a team that returns just three starters — two on offense and one on defense — and has only 11 players classified as seniors or graduate students.
Troy Roster Breakdown: Tight Ends
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The tight end position is an underappreciated and sometimes underutilized offensive weapon but the Troy Trojans enter 2024 with some intriguing prospects at the position. While Troy will have to replace the production of Deyunkrea Lewis and Clayton Ollendieck at tight end, Troy returns...
Troy Roster Breakdown: Running Backs
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Running back is a position that Troy fans will be focused on heading into 2024 after the loss of all-time leading rusher Kimani Vidal. Replacing a starting running back is never easy but Vidal has been a staple in the Troy backfield for the...
Barham makes local history as first Chester County native to be in a video game
Chester County native, Chad Barham, is the first Chester Countian to be put in a video game. You can find him in EA Sports College Football 25 on the Troy Trojans roster. Pictured above on the left is a screenshot of his player profile. On the right is a capture of Chad in-game making a catch. Screeshots taken from gameplay of EA Sports College Football 2025.
Troy places three on Preseason All-Sun Belt Team, projected as West Division runners-up in 2024
TROY, Ala. (WTVY) - With 2024 Sun Belt Football Media Days set to get underway on Tuesday, the conference’s head coaches and media representatives for each school met to make their selections for the Preseason All-Conference Team as well as make their picks for the 2024 SBC Preseason Poll.
Troy Roster Breakdown: Wide Receiver
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Coming into 2024, one of the positions that fans may think is a weakness for Troy Football is wide receiver but it may end up being one of the deepest positions. While Troy will have to replace the production of veteran players like Jabre...
Troy All-Stars eliminated in Dixie Belles World Series
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy All-Stars, representing Alabama, saw their run in the Dixie Belles Softball World Series come to a close on Wednesday with a 7-3 loss to Virginia. After beating Florida – after a number of weather delays – on Tuesday, the matchup between Alabama...
Trojans embracing the change heading into 2024 football season
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WSFA) - Sun Belt Conference media days are underway in New Orleans this week, and on Wednesday morning, Troy Head Coach Gerad Parker, along with Eli Russ and Jordan Stringer, hit the main stage. Parker is entering his first season as the head coach of the team...
Bryan, Watts Named Top 100 College Prospects for 2025 Draft by D1Baseball
TROY, Ala. - Last week's MLB Draft saw a pair of Troy Trojans get their shot in professional baseball with outfielder Kole Myers getting selected in the ninth round by the Los Angeles Dodgers and right-handed pitcher Clete Hartzog signing a free agent deal with the Chicago White Sox. Now, the attention turns to the 2025 Draft where Troy has two highly coveted prospects.
Troy Post 70 17U captures State Championship
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Troy Post 70 17U summer baseball team captured the Alabama American Legion 17U State Championship last weekend. Post 70 defeated Tuscaloosa Post 34 by a score of 5-4 in the championship game. Troy Post 70 also defeated the Warriors 5-3, beat Northport Post 208 by a score of 15-3, knocked off Post 555 by a score of 2-1 and beat Bibb 11-5. A number of Pike County athletes compete for Post 70.
Troy Volleyball Travels to Costa Rica for 2024 Foreign Tour
TROY, Ala. – Troy volleyball will embark on its inaugural foreign trip to Costa Rica from July 24 to Aug. 1, where it will compete against foreign teams, engage in community events and immerse itself into the Costa Rican environment and culture. "Our team is very excited to be...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.