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Shelby County wins 2 straight over Sylacauga to claim area title
Dropping a one-run game against Sylacauga early on Monday, April 29, the Shelby County Wildcats faced a long road ahead toward finding an area championship. The post Shelby County wins 2 straight over Sylacauga to claim area title appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Pelham softball team heading to regionals after 2-2 showing at area tourney
The Pelham Panthers won’t walk away from this year’s area tournament as area champions, but the Panthers did what they needed to do to earn a postseason trip to regionals and carry confidence with them thanks to two wins over Briarwood. The post Pelham softball team heading to regionals after 2-2 showing at area tourney appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Calera sweeps area tournament to claim 2024 area championship
Outscoring opponents by a combined score of 35-7, the Calera Eagles had no issues blazing a trail to the Class 6A, Area 5 Championship. The post Calera sweeps area tournament to claim 2024 area championship appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Thompson advances to regionals after reaching area title game
Entering the second day of the Class 7A, Area 5 Tournament at Hoover High School, the Thompson Warriors had their backs against the wall facing elimination after falling 3-2 to the Hoover Buccaneers to end the day on Friday, April 26. The post Thompson advances to regionals after reaching area title game appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Chelsea topples Vestavia Hills on road to book spot in second round
The Chelsea Hornets started their playoff journey with a big road victory as they went into Vestavia Hills High School and defeated the Vestavia Hills Rebels 2-1 on Monday, April 29 in the first round of the Class 7A playoffs. The post Chelsea topples Vestavia Hills on road to book spot in second round appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Briarwood powers past Helena to book spot in quarterfinals
The Briarwood Christian Lions had to overcome a familiar foe to do so, but they booked their spot in the Class 6A quarterfinals with a win in the second round. The post Briarwood powers past Helena to book spot in quarterfinals appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Helena downs Pelham twice to claim area championship
The Helena Huskies faced a one-run deficit twice in this year’s Class 6A, Area 7 tournament, but that adversity didn’t deter the Huskies on their home field as they swept their rival in two straight games to claim the area championship. The post Helena downs Pelham twice to claim area championship appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Alabaster opens registration for flag football, adds new division for girls
Alabaster youth hoping to take part in the city’s flag football program don’t have to wait much longer as parents can now register on Alabaster’s website through Monday, May 27. The post Alabaster opens registration for flag football, adds new division for girls appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Pelham, Helena, Calera, Briarwood athletes qualify for track state championship at sectionals
With spots in the state championship on the line, the Briarwood Christian Lions, Calera Eagles, Helena Huskies and Pelham Panthers stepped up and delivered at the sectional championships from April 26-27. The post Pelham, Helena, Calera, Briarwood athletes qualify for track state championship at sectionals appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
A matter of time: Basketball coaches weigh pros, cons of shot clock adoption
Under the bright lights of the Legacy Arena at the BJCC for the AHSAA’s biggest annual basketball showcase, the Final Four, the Clements Colts and Trinity Presbyterian Wildcats girls basketball teams started their Class 3A semifinal matchup in a stand-still. The post A matter of time: Basketball coaches weigh pros, cons of shot clock adoption appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Oak Mountain, Chelsea, Spain Park, Thompson track and field athletes qualify for state championships at sectionals
With the Chelsea Hornets, Oak Mountain Eagles, Spain Park Jaguars and Thompson Warriors hitting the track at Hewitt-Trussville High School on April 26-27, multiple athletes from the area rose to the top of Class 7A, Section 2 to reach the state championship. The post Oak Mountain, Chelsea, Spain Park, Thompson track and field athletes qualify for state championships at sectionals appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
Pelham debuting new street hockey program
Youth hockey enthusiasts will soon have a new outlet to exercise their love for the game when Pelham launches its new NHL Street program this June. The post Pelham debuting new street hockey program appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
[LISTEN] Coach Podo’s Positive Press – April 29, 2024
SYLACAUGA, Ala. – Listen to this week’s edition of Coach Podo’s Positive Press, where Coach Josh Podoris shares a good news story in our community and beyond. This week, Coach Podo and KiX Country’s David McCurley speak with Central Alabama Community College (CACC) head baseball coach Larry Thomas about recruiting local players, continuing into the postseason with the Trojans, and more.
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