Scholar Athlete: Antonio Roberts
Springwood Senior Antonio Roberts didn't think playing football was for him until he realized he could help his friends and teammates. "It's just like doing it for the team, just want to see the team do…
Scholar Athlete
Scholar Athlete: Valley High Basketball, Lagarian Hutchinson
Performing in the classroom didn't always come easy for Lagarian Hutchinson, especially when he got to high school. He had to get a tutor in order to maintain the standard set by his parents to…
Scholar Athlete: Northside High Softball, Raelee Weaver
Most people have a hard time deciding what they want to be when they grow up, let alone picking a college major. Raelee Weaver has had her mind set on becoming a Neurosurgeon well before…
Scholar Athlete: Columbus High Football, Philip Adams
There's one guy on the Columbus high football team that's hard to miss. Philip Adams stands at 6'6'' and that's helping him to get recruited to some of the top schools. "Yales looking at me,…
Scholar Athlete: Brookstone Volleyball, Lucy Laughbaum
Lucy Laughbaum is a three sport athlete at Brookstone school playing volleyball in the fall, basketball in the winter, soccer in the spring and somehow finds to time for other organizations. "I'm in french club, and green…
Scholar Athlete: Central Red Devils, Slade Gorman
Central High School Senior Slade Gorman lives and breathes baseball. He is currently is in conditioning for the Red Devils and plays travel ball as well, on top of that he has a 3.96 Grade Point…
Scholar Athlete: Calvary Christian Cheerleading, Savannah Clare
Maintaining a 3.9 GPA with playing sports year round can be a challenge. Savannah Clare has found a way to do both juggling cheer leading in the fall and softball in the spring. "It is…
Scholar Athlete: Springwood Cross Country, Johnathan Caldwell
Johnathan Caldwell stands out as a student athlete at Springwood School not by his words but by his actions. His cross country coach, Katie Crumbley, describes him as quiet, but also an incredible young man. He also…
Scholar Athlete: Northside Cross Country, Romie Ingram
When Romie Ingram entered Northside high school she became the freshman standout on the varsity cross country team. "It was kind of scary because everybody there, all of the varsity runners were juniors and seniors…
Why is Alabama Ranked Among the 'Least Happy States?'
In 'Your Health Minute,' who's the happiest in the United States? According to one study, they are folks who live in Minnesota. The financial website…
Scholar Athlete: Harris County Linebacker/Wrestler, Grady Lee
Grady Lee isnt your typical student athlete. In the fall he competes on the varsity football team as the starting middle linebacker, and in the spring is a member of the varsity wrestling…
Researchers Study How Football Drills Affect Youngsters
A new study sheds light on which practice drills may be risky for young football players. Researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center measured the…
Scholar Athlete: Columbus Softball Player, Emily Davis
7 AP classes later including a lighter schedule her senior year with AP Calculus AB and AP Macro Economics, Emily Davis is ready to take on her next step. "Columbus high has definitely over prepared me for college…
Scholar Athlete: Central Pitcher, Gracie Deaton
Central pitcher Gracie Deaton can easily remember her favorite moment thus far. "We just played Rehobeth two weekends ago in Hoover and it was probably the best game I've pitched all year," she…
Scholar Athlete: Brookstone Soccer Midfielder, Will Byrd
For Will Byrd, soccer is year round. "During the fall and summer, I may do some soccer camps, and in the winter I do indoor soccer at CSU," he said. Byrd…
Scholar Athlete: Columbus golfer, Jonathan Parker
As a sophomore on the Columbus High golf team, Jonathan Parker is making a name for himself. "I played in the Tournament of Champions in the Southeastern Junior Golf tour in…
Scholar Athlete: Glenwood Pitcher & First Baseman, Jarrett Carter
Ever since he started playing baseball, Jarrett Carter wanted to win a ring. That moment came last year. "It was kind of like a sigh of relief that came off your back," Carter…
Scholar Athlete: Calvary Christian Third Baseman, Chris Wright
When it comes to bringing in runs, Chris Wright's teammates can count on him. "Last year I led the league, the whole GICAA, in RBI with 35 I think," he said.…
Scholar Athlete: Hardaway Runner, Jozalyn Albright
Jozalyn Albright has many goals as a Junior on the Hardaway track and field team. Hitting the mid-50's in the 400m is one of them. But her biggest goal right now…
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