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Thompson avenges opening loss to Huntsville, reaches state tournament
The Thompson Warriors looked to be on their way to the state tournament after taking a 6-1 lead in the top of the fourth in their first matchup of the Class 7A East Regional on Monday, May 6 at Sand Mountain Park. The post Thompson avenges opening loss to Huntsville, reaches state tournament appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
SEC Tournament standings: May 5
There are only two weeks remaining in conference play prior to the SEC Tournament, and South Carolina is trying to earn its way up the standings. The Gamecocks (32-15, 13-11) have some significant work to do to earn a first round bye and go straight into double elimination play in the conference tournament.
Thompson’s Franklin breaks state meet record, Oak Mountain, Spain Park, Chelsea take individual 7A state titles
It was a record-setting weekend for track and field athletes from Shelby County at the 7A outdoor track and field state championships in Gulf Shores from May 2-4 as the Thompson Warriors, Chelsea Hornets, Oak Mountain Eagles and Spain Park Jaguars put on some of their best performances ever. The post Thompson’s Franklin breaks state meet record, Oak Mountain, Spain Park, Chelsea take individual 7A state titles appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Regions Tradition returns this week, what to look forward to
The Regions Tradition is set to return to Greystone Golf & Country Club this week with tournament action taking place Thursday-Sunday and the famed celebrity Pro-Am on Wednesday. The post Regions Tradition returns this week, what to look forward to appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Pelham, Helena, Briarwood, Calera track and field athletes shine at 6A state championship
It was a big weekend for area athletes at the Class 6A outdoor track and field championships in Gulf Shores from May 2-4 as the Briarwood Christian Lions, Calera Eagles, Helena Huskies and Pelham Panthers prevailed over the state’s best talent. The post Pelham, Helena, Briarwood, Calera track and field athletes shine at 6A state championship appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Kaden Magwood put up some ridiculous numbers at the 3Stripes Select
By the time you had taken your third bite of pancakes this morning, top-100 recruit Kaden Magwood had started scoring points at the 3Stripes Select Basketball Circuit. By the time you reached for more syrup, he had put up 32 points to put together one of the most impressive showings of the weekend at the 3Stripes Select Basketball Circuit in Hoover, Alabama.
3SSB Hoover: Saturday's standouts including Nate Ament, Eli Ellis, Trent Sisley and more
HOOVER, ALABAMA -- The 3SSB Circuit continued on Saturday with college coaches remaining off the road. It's been a highly competitive and productive weekend with players rising to the occasion and young prospects continuing to emerge. Here is who stood out on Day No. 22 of Weekend No. 2:. Top15...
Oak Mountain survives test from Chelsea to return to Final Four
Mere seconds before halftime, the Oak Mountain Eagles faced one of the biggest threats to their undefeated season yet as the Chelsea Hornets broke through to tie up the match at 1-1. The post Oak Mountain survives test from Chelsea to return to Final Four appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Westminster OM girls finish third as Knights, Indian Springs, Vincent track and field athletes earn All-State honors at 1A-3A state championship
The Westminster at Oak Mountain Knights, Indian Springs and the Vincent Yellow Jackets put on some of their best performances of the season at the Class 1A-3A outdoor track and field state championships in Cullman from May 2-4, and they were rewarded for their efforts with high finishes in the standings. The post Westminster OM girls finish third as Knights, Indian Springs, Vincent track and field athletes earn All-State honors at 1A-3A state championship appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Samford transfer Achor Achor schedules official visit to Auburn
Auburn basketball made a splash by landing All-SoCon guard JP Pegues from the transfer portal to fill its need for a guard. Bruce Pearl and his staff are now trying to add the SoCon’s top forward. The Samford Bulldogs enjoyed a special 2023-24 season with a perfect 18-0 home...
Jets soar into semis with Hoover sweep, Pats next
MADISON – The James Clemens Jets (31-11) locked themselves into the Final Four of the 7A Baseball playoffs with a 2-game road sweep of Hoover last Thursday. A JC club that was ousted by Spain Park in the first round of the postseason a year ago is suddenly in the third round this year and facing a familiar nemesis in Bob Jones (40-7).
3SSB Hoover: Scouting the top prospects from session II at Adidas; part 2
HOOVER, AL - The second session of the 2024 Adidas 3SSB Spring Series is officially in the books and there was a lot to like at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex this weekend. First and foremost, it is an impressive collection of talent with both depth and star power alike. Secondly,...
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