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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.
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.
Former Alabama star player, athletic director Hootie Ingram dies at age 90
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Cecil “Hootie” Ingram, a former Alabama football star and athletic director, died Monday. He was 90. Ingram, who had been injured in a fall in March, died at a Birmingham hospital, an athletic department spokeswoman said, citing information from the family. He was...
Hugh Freeze says he and Nick Saban talk frequently post retirement
Regardless of their matchups on the field over the years, Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze and former Alabama head coach Nick Saban have maintained a close relationship. Now, after Saban’s retirement in January, the two talk more often. Freeze was asked Wednesday morning before playing in the Pro-Am at...
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.
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 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, […]
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.
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