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Miles College Secures Six-Figure Donation For Athletics Program
Miles College Director of Athletics Fred Watson continues the drive towards his mission of creating and sustaining an athletic department that will compete – athletically and academically – at the highest levels. He recently secured a $100,000 donation to the athletic department, which will go directly towards positively impacting Miles College and its student-athletes.
Column: Spain Park playoff decision shines light on another change needed for AHSAA
As the baseball playoffs get underway, it’s a shame that it starts with a black cloud. The post Column: Spain Park playoff decision shines light on another change needed for AHSAA appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Birmingham News Power 5 softball: Top teams ranked April 15-20
The Birmingham News Power 5 ranks the top softball teams in the area regardless of class. Shakeups abound in this week’s Birmingham area Power 5 with area tournaments starting this week or Monday at the latest. Note: Information compiled through Saturday games and all schedules subject to change. 5....
Pelham honors seniors with dominant win in final home game against Homewood
The Pelham Panthers sent off their seniors well with a dominant win in their regular season finale as they beat the Homewood Patriots 12-2 in six innings on Wednesday, April 24 at Pelham High School. The post Pelham honors seniors with dominant win in final home game against Homewood appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Softball takes two wins in series against UAB
In its Taylor Swift-themed night, Wichita State lost against the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), but was able to come back in its next two games over the weekend to win the series. The Shockers improved to 21-19 overall, catching UAB in the conference at 12-9. Game one. Over...
Birmingham News Power 5 Baseball Rankings: Class 7A teams dominate poll
The top teams in the Birmingham News Power 5 baseball rankings continue to jockey for position heading into the second week of the playoffs. Four of the top five teams this week are in Class 7A, which actually starts postseason play this week. If you purchase a product or register...
Thompson supports Lee family’s cancer battle in regular season finale win over Helena
While one game stood between the Thompson Warriors and the start of their postseason journey, they didn’t overlook their regular season finale against the Helena Huskies with such an important night planned. The post Thompson supports Lee family’s cancer battle in regular season finale win over Helena appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Leeds preparing for a busy weekend ahead of the Indy Grand Prix at Barbers Motorsports
LEEDS, AL -- Barber Motorsports park is gearing up for Indy Grand Prix weekend. Proceeds from the race will be going towards Children's of Alabama. This is year 14 for the event in Leeds, and the city is gearing up for another busy weekend. George Dennis, President of Zoom Motorsports...
Tide Takes Down Samford
It was Bark In the Park night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium on Tuesday night. Someone forgot to tell the Samford Bulldogs. The 20th ranked Alabama Crimson Tide made the Bulldogs behave to the tune of a 14-5 score. Bama improved to 26-15 on the year while the Bulldogs fell to 26-14. The Tide used an 11 run 3rd inning where they sent 15 men to the plate to secure the win.
Athlete of the Week: Mountain Brook pole vaulter Annie Kerr
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Ala. (WIAT) — As April nears its end, high school track and field will amp up competitions in all classes across Alabama. Mountain Brook pole vaulter Annie Kerr looks to add to her trophy case this spring. In the 6A Indoor Track and Field finals at the Birmingham CrossPlex, the Spartans’ junior not only […]
How you can witness or take part in Major League Baseball’s historic trip to the Magic City
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - We’re less than two months away from Major League Baseball coming to Birmingham and Rickwood Field. The excitement is building not just here in the Magic City, but also with the MLB as well. This isn’t just a big deal for baseball lovers and Birmingham...
Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix happening this weekend
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Where can you see country music star Riley Green as Grand Marshall, have people visit from every state in the union, and see representatives from 15 different countries here in Birmingham this weekend? There is only one place - the Medical Properties Trust presents the Children’s of Alabama’s Indy Grand Prix, Powered by AmFIrst.
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