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Touchdown! Marbury High School new turf field is a green dream
The grassy artificial paradise at Marbury High School is officially finished!. MHS received a new turf field after much deliberation and careful consideration from the Autauga County Board of Education and Superintendent of Autauga County Schools, Lymen Woodfin. The new turf was put in place while Stanley-Jensen Stadium is still...
High School football Week 0 schedule in central Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The 2024 high school football season is fast approaching as teams prepare to begin their quest for a state championship. Week 0 begins Aug. 22 and will run through Aug. 24. Several schools hired new head coaches including the Hoover Buccaneers. The Bucs hired former Clay-Chalkville head coach Drew Gilmer, as […]
Ranking the top girls basketball coaches in the state of Alabama
EDITOR’S NOTE: Each week, AL.com will explore the best of high school sports in Alabama. We hope you join the conversation. The state of Alabama has employed some of the top girls basketball coaches in the nation. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a...
Guardian Golf Championship coming to Prattville, seeking volunteers
PRATTVILLE, Ala. (WSFA) - The Guardian Golf Championship is coming to Prattville this September, and they’re seeking volunteers. The three-day event from Friday, Sept. 6-8, will be at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Capitol Hill on the Senator course. The tournament is expecting 100-120 women golfers to compete, including golfers from here in the River Region and from different countries around the world.
Ann Leigh Jones takes gold in the Gold Standard Student-Athlete of the Week
The Alabama State Games, in partnership with the @AHSAA Radio Network, announces The Gold Standard Student-Athlete of the Week. Each week a student-athlete from throughout the state will be chosen exemplifying the GOLD STANDARD. Meet Ann Leigh Jones | Prattville High School. Sport: Volleyball. Nomination Category: Leadership Skills. Nominated by:...
2025 College National Football Championship Odds, Favorites, Betting Insights
Who do you expect to capture the National Championship this season? There are plenty of contenders eyeing the college football title, with Georgia (+300) and Ohio State (+325) looking like two of the early favorites. Below, we list all of the odds so you can make an informed wager. Sign...
Cox named Greco All-American
Willie Cox wrapped up his high school wrestling career with one more prestigious honor. Cox, who has signed with the University of Montevallo to wrestle with the Falcons, hit the road with his wrestling club for the biggest tournament of the summer. The two-time Wetumpka state champion drove to Fargo,...
Wetumpka’s Bailey commits to ULM football
Wetumpka senior Ethan Bailey is the latest Indian to commit to play football at the Division I level. Bailey, a defensive end, recently committed to play at the University of Louisiana Monroe. He picked the Warhawks over Marshall, Alabama A&M and Alabama State among others. “It really means a lot...
'Doing my part': Birmingham teacher starts sports magazine to promote literacy among young athletes
Www.youtube.com – WVTM 13 News – 2024-07-29 22:10:38. SUMMARY: A Birmingham teacher, Tanya Hernandez-Frierson, has launched a digital youth sports magazine at WJ Christian School to enhance literacy among middle school students. The magazine, which features articles written by seventh and eighth graders, aims to inspire young athletes and foster creativity. Students like Lacey Stinson and Nathaniel Thomas have expressed how this initiative bolsters their writing skills and helps them connect with diverse perspectives. Hernandez-Frierson acknowledges the challenges of literacy in education and is committed to making a positive impact. The magazine is part of ongoing efforts in Alabama to prioritize literacy among youth.
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