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Pelham and Calera officers participate in Special Olympics torch run
Led by a trail of law enforcement vehicles, officers from the Pelham and Calera Police Departments ran in this year’s Alabama Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics. The post Pelham and Calera officers participate in Special Olympics torch run appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Area players named to All-State boys soccer teams
With the completion of another successful soccer season in Shelby County, the contributions of many players were honored with the recent release of the 2024 boys soccer All-State Team. The post Area players named to All-State boys soccer teams appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
SEC to experiment with 'double first base' in SEC Baseball Tournament
The baseball diamond will look a bit different this week in Hoover, Alabama. The SEC announced Monday that it is implementing the use of “double first base” on an experimental basis in the conference tournament. The goal is to reduce collisions at first base between the defender and the batter-runner.
SEC Baseball Tournament beginning Tuesday at Hoover Met
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - Baseball fans from across the southeast have converged on central Alabama this week. The Southeastern Conference Baseball Tournament starts Tuesday at the Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The Alabama Crimson Tide will be one of twelve teams vying for the opportunity to get to the College World Series...
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.
Why not us? — Thorsby takes runners-up in 2A state softball tournament
By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor The Thorsby High School softball team made school history at the 2024 AHSAA Class 2A State Softball Tournament bringing home the red map trophy as the class’ state runners-up. No team in any sport at Thorsby has reached a state championship game before this year’s softball team, and the […] The post Why not us? — Thorsby takes runners-up in 2A state softball tournament appeared first on The Clanton Advertiser.
Rise 2 Greatness Foundation and City of Hoover host more than 500 local kids for free baseball camp
HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC) - The City of Hoover and the Rise 2 Greatness Foundation brought in several former Major League Baseball players to host a free baseball camp for more than 500 kids. The camp, held Monday at the Hoover Met, is in conjunction with the SEC Baseball tournament. Each...
Aniya Hubbard joining hometown program
Aniya Hubbard, a 2022 graduate of Hoover High School, is transferring to the University of Alabama at Birmingham to continue her education and basketball career. Photo by Ken Shepherd, UAB. Playing in Bartow Arena, even as a visitor, clearly had an impact on Aniya Hubbard. So much so that Hubbard...
Chelsea sees encouraging results in spring game against Stanhope Elmore
MILLBROOK – The Chelsea Hornets capped off a stretch of spring football practices by making the trip down Interstate 65 to Millbrook to face the Stanhope Elmore Mustangs on Thursday, May 16 for a spring game. While neither team kept score during the controlled scrimmage, the game still provided...
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.
Softball Recap: Anleigh Wood leads Wicksburg to victory over Thorsby
Wicksburg had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Thorsby Rebels a 10-0 shutout on Friday. Considering Wicksburg has won 30 matchups by more than five runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
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