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Back to state: Helena wins region title to punch ticket to Class 6A State Tournament
The Helena Huskies had to fight for their spot in the state tournament, but they battled to finish 3-0 at regionals to punch their ticket to return to Oxford. The post Back to state: Helena wins region title to punch ticket to Class 6A State Tournament appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Helena Hollow to host Mother’s Day rodeo
With bull riding, barrel racing and good old fashioned family fun, Helena Hollow will host its inaugural Mother’s Day Weekend Rodeo on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11. The post Helena Hollow to host Mother’s Day rodeo appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabaster reopens Larry Simmons Stadium after renovations
After months of development, Larry Simmons Stadium in Alabaster has reopened for visitors to take advantage of its walking and jogging track. The post Alabaster reopens Larry Simmons Stadium after renovations appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Area boys soccer stars honored on All-Metro team
With another successful boys soccer season winding down, the city’s best players received well-deserved recognition with the release of the 2024 All-Metro team on Wednesday, May 8. The post Area boys soccer stars honored on All-Metro team appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
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.
Atlanta Falcons bringing girls’ flag football to 20 high schools across Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Atlanta Falcons are bringing girls’ flag football teams to several high schools across Alabama, including three in the greater Birmingham area. Through the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, the Falcons will provide grants to 20 high schools in the state to start girls’ flag football teams. Specifically, in central Alabama, […]
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.
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.
Helena’s Josh Williams earns Shelby County Player of the Year
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Ask many people around the county coming into the season, and they knew about Helena senior guard Josh Williams’ talent and skill. After all, Williams was fresh off finishing in the top three in the county in scoring, earning a spot on the All-County First Team and impressing in the North-South All-Star Game during the summer.
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.
Pelham finishes 2024 season at regional tournament
MONTGOMERY – The Pelham Panthers did everything they could to keep their season alive at this year’s Class 6A South Regional tournament May 6-7 at Lagoon Park in Montgomery, staving off elimination twice and fighting to the finish before ultimately seeing the season come to an end in a 10-6 loss to Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa.
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