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13-year-old rock climber bouldering his way to national competition
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - One local 13-year-old is trying to make a big name for himself in the world of rock climbing. From July 7-14, rock climber Grayson Townsend will head out to Salt Lake City, Utah to compete in the Youth National Climbing Competition. Townsend recently joined 48 Now...
Skating by: Huntsville’s Stoner Park makeover includes new rink
HUNTSVILLE – The Huntsville City Council handled business concerning local parks at its recent regular meeting, passing items to begin moving forward or upgrading parks sweeping from one end of town to the other. The approvals concerned building the nine-acre Hays Farm Central Park in the south, expanding and...
Rocket City tallies 12 hits in 8-5 win over Barons
BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Rocket City Trash Pandas (6-2, 39-37) stayed hot on Tuesday night with an 8-5 win over the Birmingham Barons (3-5, 44-32) at Regions Field to stay in first place in the second half standings. Rocket City struck first for the second straight game as designated...
Alabama A&M Bulldogs single game football tickets on sale
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Alabama A&M Football fans can purchase single game tickets for the upcoming 2024 College Football season. The University released single game tickets for their home slate of games. The Bulldogs will host a total of five games at Louis Crews Stadium, including the 14th annual Louis...
Huntsville Golf Course to Host International Junior Golf Tournament
This July, some of the top, junior talent in golf will tee off at Huntsville Golf Club in Dallas. The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Junior Tournament, in its second year at Huntsville, expects to welcome over 90, under-18 golfers for the three-day, 54-hole match. And, of those 90+ national, international and regional golfers, a handful of local standouts will take to the fairways.
Levi Randolph brings basketball home to his community
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Levi Randolph got his start on the hardwood at Bob Jones. Now, he’s a professional basketball player overseas, but this afternoon he hosted a youth camp back home in his community. This year was the third year in a row Randolph brought the camp to...
Shannon Dorsey, Calhoun Community College
Shannon Dorsey has joined Calhoun Community College as the new part-time Cross Country coach. With a distinguished background in coaching, management, and athletic achievements, Shannon brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the school’s athletic program. Calhoun representatives say Dorsey’s dynamic leadership and commitment to excellence will undoubtedly inspire the Warhawks to reach new heights.
AAMU Women’s Basketball Receives Major Donation
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M women's basketball program received a large donation as the Center for Rural Enterprise and Environmental Justice (CREEJ) donated a golf cart on Tuesday morning at the AAMU Event Center. "We have a walking campus," Thornton said about the much-needed gift. "This golf cart will...
Breakfast Blitz with AD Bryant Set for August 3
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M Department of Athletics announced on Monday the Breakfast Blitz with AD Paul A. Bryant set for 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 3 at the AAMU Event Center. The Breakfast Blitz, presented by Superhero Chefs, will feature AD Bryant as he will give the State...
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 finish first ahead of Decatur, Fort Payne and Scottsboro. Team Scores are as follows: Cullman 515, Scottsboro 138, Decatur 67 and Fort Payne 2. Cullman vs. Ft Payne-Scottsboro-Decatur 2024 Results Girls 6 & Under 25 Free – 1. Audrey Smith (24.31); 2. Audrey Caffey (29.69); 3. Savannah Aaron (30.53) 25 Back – 1. Emri Lackey (26.77); 2. Audrey Caffey (34.91); 3. Malia Swidecki (37.77) 100 Free Relay – 1. Audrey Smith, Mary Doss Amuso, Malia Swidecki, Emri Lackey (1:46.21); 2. Savannah...
Trash Pandas lose momentum to Lookouts in Sunday loss
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — After back-to-back 9th inning comeback wins, the Rocket City Trash Pandas couldn’t overcome a six-run lead, falling 7-2 in Chattanooga on Sunday afternoon. The Trash Pandas took four of six games to take the series over the Lookouts. The Lookouts got started quickly with two...
Decatur FC defeats defending champs Nashville Rhythm 2-0
Decatur FC defeated the reigning WPSL Southeast Conference champion Nashville Rhythm on Saturday night in a 2-0 game that highlighted the team’s strengths in passing and illustrated how strong their season has been. And in front of a home crowd of 1,301, the Black and Gold ended their home games the way they began them: […] The post Decatur FC defeats defending champs Nashville Rhythm 2-0 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Sixth season of Bass Pro Tour set to premiere Saturday on Discovery Channel
BENTON, Ky. – The sixth season of the Bass Pro Tour is set to premiere this Saturday, July 6, at 7 a.m. ET with a two-hour episode on Discovery Channel. The 2024 MLF Bass Pro Tour features a field of the top professional anglers in the world competing across seven regular-season tournaments around the country, fishing for millions of dollars and valuable points to qualify for the annual General Tire Heavy Hitters all-star event and REDCREST 2025, the Bass Pro Tour championship, April 2-6, 2025, on Lake Guntersville in Huntsville, Alabama.
Decatur FC wraps up season with 1-0 win over UFA Gunners
Decatur FC has arrived. In the final game of its inaugural season — one that has been spectacularly successful by most metrics — Decatur FC proved it has the talent to be the team to beat in the WPSL’s Southeast Conference as the Black and Gold defeated UFA Gunners 1-0 at Oglethorpe University in Brookhaven. […] The post Decatur FC wraps up season with 1-0 win over UFA Gunners appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Rocket City Trash Pandas pitcher Caden Dana named to 2024 Future’s Game
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Rocket City Trash Pandas starting pitcher Caden Dana was selected to the 2024 Future’s Game, the team announced Tuesday. The game, which features the top prospects in baseball, will be held on July 13 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. The 20-year-old Dana is...
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