Pro Anglers Reel in Success for Day One of Toyota Series at Lake Eufaula
The FLW Fishing Toyota Series Southeastern Division let the rods fly for their season opener on Lake Eufaula. 20 bass fisherman and co-anglers took off at 6 a.m. CT, but it…
Alabama Sports
Russell County Head Coach, Mark Rose Remembers Pat Dye
On Monday, Auburn legend Pat Dye passed away. Since then, fans have placed flowers in front of Jordan-Hare stadium in remembrance of the former coach and athletic director. Current Russell County…
Pat Dye Passes Away at the Age of 80
Auburn legend Pat Dye passed away Monday at the age of 80. Dye was hospitalized last month for kidney related issues. He also tested positive for the coronavirus, but was asymptomatic. Dye was the head football coach of the Auburn…
Alabama Offensive Lineman Javion Cohen Packed and Ready for Tuscaloosa
The NCAA will allow voluntary, on-campus practices as early as June 8, 2020. On Friday, May 29 the league released a detailed plan, The Resocialization of Collegiate Sports:…
Underdog Defies Obstacles; Brandon Barnes Rehabs Patella Tendon Knee Injury
Russell County football alum Brandon Barnes is a true underdog, but this past season he proved his worth in the XFL when he scored his first league touchdown in the Los…
Alabama Men’s Basketball Announces Home-And-Home Series with Houston Beginning in 2020-2
Alabama men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats announced Wednesday that the Crimson Tide and Houston Cougars will begin a home-and-home series that will be played during the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons. The Cougars will make the trip to Tuscaloosa on…
Tiger trio tabbed All-America by Collegiate Baseball
Auburn baseball standouts Tanner Burns, Ryan Bliss and Rankin Woley have been tabbed Collegiate Baseball All-Americans following the shortened 2020 season, the publication announced Tuesday. Burns earned second-team honors while Bliss and Woley were named to the third team. Burns…
Auburn High Senior Runners Leave Legacy
Auburn High had never won a girls cross country state championship before 2017. Now the Tigers hold three repeat AHSAA Class 7A state titles thanks to five graduating seniors, Samantha…
Auburn Duo Earns First Team All-SEC Honors
Auburn’s Kaleigh Telfer and Megan Schofill were both named First Team All-SEC by the league’s coaches, the conference announced Thursday. “I think it’s a great honor for both of them,” Auburn head coach Melissa Luellen said. “Obviously well-deserved. I love…
AHSAA Schools May Begin Summer Activities June 1
Alabama High School Athletic Association member schools may re-open June 1, in accordance with Alabama State Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Eric Massey’s directive announced Thursday. AHSAA Executive Director Steve…
Alabama and Arizona Announce Home-and-Home Football Series
Alabama and Arizona announced a home-and-home football series between the two programs for the 2032 and 2033 seasons on Thursday. “We are excited to announce another home-and-home for our future football schedules with the addition of Arizona for the 2032…
Patrick Nix Discusses Coaching and Family Life in New Chapter with Central High School
Former Auburn quarterback, Patrick Nix is eagerly awaiting his first season as Central's head football coach. As a head coach at Pinson Valley High School, Nix lead the Indians to two state…
ICYMI: Josh Pate Interviews Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban
He may have moved away but he is still very much involved in SEC Football. Monday, May 18th 247Sports released Josh Pate's highly anticipated interview with Alabama Head Coach, Nick Saban. The interview was…
Auburn's Greg Williams Named NCEA Coach of the Year
Head coach Greg Williams of the No. 1 Auburn equestrian team was named the National Collegiate Equestrian Association’s 2020 Coach of the Year, the organization announced Friday. The NCEA honor is the second straight for Williams, who led the Tigers…
Eufaula's JaDarious Blackshire Signs to Play Basketball at Enterprise State CC
Eufaula shooting guard JaDarious Blackshire signed on Thursday, May 14, to play basketball at Enterprise State Community College next season. As a senior, Blackshire averaged 15.4 points, 6 assists, 5.2 steals and…
Auburn Basketball Signs J.T. Thor
JT Thor, a 6-foot-9, 195-pound forward, has signed a National Letter of Intent with the Auburn basketball program, head coach Bruce Pearl announced Monday. Thor is a consensus four-star forward by ESPN, Rivals and 247Sports and is rated as the…
Auburn Basketball Inks Dylan Cardwell
Dylan Cardwell, a 6-foot-10, 225-pound center, signed a National Letter of Intent with the Auburn basketball program, head coach Bruce Pearl announced Monday. Cardwell is a four-star center by Rivals and three-star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN. He is rated…
Allison Shiver Wins Breast Cancer Fight and Rings Survivor Hope Bell
Cancer free is something 20-year-old Allison Shiver has been waiting to hear for five months after being diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer on December 27, 2019. After numerous chemo treatments, Shiver finally…
Running Back J.D. McKissic Ready for the Washington Redskins
Most young football players dream of playing in the NFL, but not everyone gets to contribute or even make it. Former Central Red Devil J.D. McKissic has not only taken the…
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