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County girls soccer players receive All-State honors
Another season of soccer is in the books across Shelby County and numerous players received honors for their performance in the release of the 2024 girls soccer All-State Team. The post County girls soccer players receive All-State honors appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Local triathletes battle elite talent in XTERRA races at Oak Mountain State Park
Some of the best triathletes from around the world descended once again on Oak Mountain State Park for the XTERRA World Cup and North American Championship, but just like in previous years, Alabama athletes got their time in the spotlight as well. The post Local triathletes battle elite talent in XTERRA races at Oak Mountain State Park appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Area stars named to girls soccer All-Metro teams
After another big season for girls soccer in Shelby County, some of the best players from around the county were honored with spots on the All-Metro teams. The post Area stars named to girls soccer All-Metro teams appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
AOTW: Turner throws no hitter in state softball tournament
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor Thorsby High School’s Makinley Turner is this week’s athlete of the week after her performances at the AHSAA Class 2A State Softball Tournament on May 16-17. The senior entered the tournament with the number of games left in her high school career up to her as she controlled the […] The post AOTW: Turner throws no hitter in state softball tournament appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Progress 2024: Hanging it up — Chilton residents gives their accounts on Nick Saban’s retirement
This story was originally featured in Progress 2024. Story by Carey Reeder | Photos by Carey Reeder & Contributed After 17 seasons, 47 Consensus All-Americans, nine Southeastern Conference championships, six national championships and four Heisman Trophy winners at the University of Alabama, head coach Nick Saban called curtain on the greatest college football coaching career […] The post Progress 2024: Hanging it up — Chilton residents gives their accounts on Nick Saban’s retirement appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Thompson, Spain Park, Chelsea, Briarwood players named to North All-Stars for softball, baseball
After another strong season on the diamond, some of the area’s best rising seniors will have the chance to showcase their skills alongside the top players in the state. The post Thompson, Spain Park, Chelsea, Briarwood players named to North All-Stars for softball, baseball appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Natalie Cole deals, No. 1 Wicksburg run-rules Thorsby for first state title
The Wicksburg softball team may have capped one of the most dominant runs through the AHSAA state tournament in recent memory. No runs given up and almost half a century worth of runs in four scoreless routs. The top-ranked Panthers grabbed an early lead and then cruised to a 10-0...
Progress 2024: Maplesville Tradition — Red Devils’ program built into one of Alabama’s best
This story was originally featured in Progress 2024. Story by Carey Reeder | Photos by Carey Reeder & Brandon Sumrall Nestled in western Chilton County sits one of Alabama’s most prestigious and winningest high school football programs. Maplesville High School has set the bar in recent decades when it comes to consistency within a program, […] The post Progress 2024: Maplesville Tradition — Red Devils’ program built into one of Alabama’s best appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Oak Mountain’s Cothran, Pelham’s Howard finish in top four at heptathlon state championship
Some of the most versatile athletes in Shelby County put their skills to the test at the AHSAA Decathlon and Heptathlon State Championships at Hoover High School on May 15-16. The post Oak Mountain’s Cothran, Pelham’s Howard finish in top four at heptathlon state championship appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Sophomore QB Trent Seaborn shines for Thompson in spring game against Daphne
Trent Seaborn has started 17 games at quarterback for the Thompson Warriors and, as of last month, he has celebrated 16 birthdays. In Thursday night’s spring game against Daphne at the University of South Alabama’s Hancock Whitney Stadium, he looked every bit like a veteran performer and not at all like a sophomore-to-be.
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