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Vicksburg native Jeff Scott Jr. has been selected to play in the HBCU Pigskin Showdown. Scott, a defensive back for Miles College, racked up 48 total total tackles, 32 solo tackles, six tackles for loss, 10 assists, eight pass deflections, one fumble recovery, 0.5 sacks and one interception in 2023. The Golden Bears also finished with a 7-3 record with the help of Scott.

YORK, Ala. (WTOK) - A 59-52 win over the Baker Hornets gave Sumter Central’s boy’s basketball coach, Jazmin Mitchell, his 400th career win as a head coach. In his 18th year as Sumter Central’s head coach, it’s been a long road to this point. “I give...

• High school boys basketball games are scheduled today in Baldwin County, Alabama. • The games can be watched on the NFHS Network. • Saraland High School is playing against Baldwin County High School at 1:30 PM CT in Bay Minette, AL.

TUSCALOOSA — Bo Cagle was on his knees, a place he’s not usually found, unless he is in church or looking for a dog toy that rolled under the couch, but this was a special occasion. “Yeah!” yelled Cagle, who paused to savor the moment. “Yeah!” Cagle...

MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — Isiah Gaiter’s 20 points helped South Alabama defeat Spring Hill 91-74 on Saturday night. Gaiter also contributed six assists and three steals for the Jaguars (6-5). Samuel Tabe added 19 points while going 7 of 13 and 5 of 5 from the free throw line, and they also had eight rebounds. Marcus Millender had 12 points and was 4 of 9 shooting, including 1 for 4 from 3-point range, and went 3 for 4 from the line.

The Reese’s Senior Bowl is one of the most prestigious and influential events on the college football calendar, as it showcases the best senior players in the nation and gives them a chance to impress the NFL scouts, coaches, and executives. The Senior Bowl is also a celebration of the history and tradition of the game, as it honors the sport’s past, present, and future stars.

The Madison Academy Mustangs dropped their first game of the season, Thursday afternoon to Mobile Christian in the Class 3A State Championship.

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III will officially play in the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl extended the invite to Milton late last month and officially announced that Milton plans on playing in the game on Sunday evening. Milton had a shaky super senior season as Tennessee’s starting...

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile Christian captured the 3A State Championship with a 55-28 win over Madison Academy at Bryant-Denny Stadium Thursday. It’s the school’s first state title as a member of the AHSAA. The Leopards have three championships as a member of the AISA. Mobile Christian’s win completes a perfect 15-0 season, it was […]

Catch the excitement as Mobile Christian fans cheer on their team, the leopards, as they head to Tuscaloosa for the Super 7. With an undefeated season behind them, the team is ready to face Madison Academy Mustangs for the 3A state championship.

Ole Miss defensive end Cedric Johnson is headed home for the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Johnson will play in the 2024 edition of the annual college football all-star game and NFL draft showcase in his hometown of Mobile, it was announced on Sunday. The 75th anniversary Senior Bowl takes place Feb. 3 at Hancock Whitney Stadium on the South Alabama campus.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - We showed you Gulf Shores sendoff earlier in the show -- other area teams headed to Tuscaloosa for the Super 7 -- include Mobile Christian, Leroy, and Saraland. The Leroy Bears are set to face-off with Coosa Christian. “I feel good -- I think everybody else...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — After months of negotiations and examinations, the transfer of Ladd-Peebles stadium from the City of Mobile to the Mobile County Public School System was finalized on Wednesday. “As a board and as a school system, we’re glad that the negotiations have come to an end,” school board President Don Stringfellow said. […]

Will Reichard is one of the most decorative kickers in Alabama football and Southeastern Conference history. He won Special Teams Player of the Year for the SEC and made first-team All-SEC as a kicker. Reichard, a Hoover (Ala.) native, is a finalist for the Lou Groza Award, which goes to the nation’s top placekicker. He could become the first player in University of Alabama history to win the honor. Reichard became the NCAA’s career points leader (539) in the SEC Championship Game against Georgia at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. He’s made 82 field goals and 293 extra-point attempts in his five-year career.

In an engaging conversation on the CanesInSight podcast, recent Hurricanes commit Cole McConathy, hailing from Spanish Fort, Alabama, offered an insightful glimpse into his journey to the University of Miami. McConathy, who stands tall at 6'5" and weighs around 230-235 pounds, has amassed 38 sacks and 65.5 TFLs the last two seasons.

As golfers in cooler climates wrap up their seasons and head indoors to simulators, it’s time to start thinking about winter golf trips. A well-placed golf trip in January or February can keep your morale high and help bridge the gap between seasons. The next question is: Where should...

The nation's longest high school volleyball state championship win streak came to an end in 2023 leaving Skutt Catholic (Omaha, Neb.) with the longest active title win streak at nine in a row. Bayside Academy (Daphne, Ala.), under the guidance of Ann Schilling, the state's all-time winningest coach, did not...

The South Alabama Jaguars (6-3) will be on the road against the the SE Louisiana Lions on Friday, December 15 (starting at 7:00 PM ET), as their 2023-24 women's college hoops season rolls on. If you're looking to see the South Alabama Jaguars in person, head to Ticketmaster to purchase...

Georgia center Sedrick Van Pran has been a key piece in three outstanding offensive lines for the Bulldogs. With playing on Sundays just around the corner, Van Pran took a big step toward his pro career on Sunday. Van Pran officially accepted a 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl invitation on Sunday....

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — This week, we honor Madelyn Ricks as the WKRG News 5 Scholar Athlete of the Week. Ricks is a senior at Baker High School where she has been on the golf team for four years. She has a 4.5 GPA and made a 28 on...