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All 12 AHSAA programs in Baldwin County will be represented at the 2025 AHSAA Cross Country State Championship meet on Nov. 8 at Moulton's Oakville Indian Mounds Park and Educational Center, with dozens of student-athletes qualifying across boys' and girls' divisions.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/6/25 |
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Daphne High School head volleyball coach Casey Craig has resigned from her position following being placed on leave in late September.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/5/25 |
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The Gulf Coast Media Game of the Week for Round 1 of the Alabama state playoffs features the Bayside Academy Admirals on a nine-game winning streak and looking to defend its home turf Friday night against the Houston Academy Raiders.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/5/25 |
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Baldwin County will be well represented in the prep football postseason as six programs — Bayside Academy, Daphne, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, Snook Christian and St. Michael — have secured playoff spots for the 2025 season.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/4/25 |
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FOLEY — Appalachian State left no doubt about its cross country dominance Friday morning, sweeping the men's and women's team titles for the second-consecutive year at the Sun Belt Conference Championships at Graham Creek Nature Preserve.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/3/25 |
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Spanish Fort volleyball added another puzzle piece to its dynasty last week by capturing its second-straight Class 6A state championship with a sweep of Hazel Green at the Birmingham CrossPlex.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/3/25 |
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The Bayside Admirals dominated all three phases in a 50-0 win over the Tuscaloosa Knights — a feat made sweeter by clinching a home playoff spot for most of the postseason.
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BY KENNETH JONES
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 11/1/25 |
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When Williamson led Murphy 71-0 at halftime earlier this year — en route to a 100-0 final in Class 5A — the scoreboard said everything the clock didn’t: games like that don’t build character; they expose how badly Alabama needs a permanent mercy rule.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/31/25 |
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GCM GAME OF THE WEEK: St. Michael stuns UMS-Wright in final seconds to cap first-ever perfect season
FAIRHOPE — In one of the most dramatic finishes of the 2025 season, St. Michael outlasted UMS-Wright 25-20 on Thursday night after junior quarterback Gunner Rivers led the Cardinals on a game-winning drive capped by a touchdown pass with seven seconds left.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/31/25 |
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Former NFL quarterback and current St. Michael Catholic head football coach Phillip Rivers has advanced to the next round of consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 2026 class, making the cut from 128 Modern-Era nominees to 52 semifinalists.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/30/25 |
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St. Michael Catholic will look to make program history Thursday night when it hosts UMS-Wright in the week 11 Gulf Coast Media Game of the Week.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/29/25 |
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Over the next few weeks, Foley will play host to three Sun Belt championships across multiple sports, continuing its run as a central hub for the conference's competition.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/28/25 |
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Four Baldwin County volleyball teams are heading to Birmingham to battle for the Blue Map trophies after advancing through the AHSAA South Regionals this past week.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/27/25 |
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ROBERTSDALE — The regular season ended on different notes for each county team as the Daphne Trojans got a harmless learning experience before the playoffs and the Robertsdale Golden Bears received a bittersweet reminder of what rebuilding a program takes.
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BY KENNETH JONES
Special to Gulf Coast Media | 10/25/25 |
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GULF SHORES — Fueled by explosive plays early and a dominant defensive effort after halftime, Gulf Shores rolled past Baldwin County 31-12 on Friday night, likely securing a playoff berth ahead of the final week of regular season play.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/25 |
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ORANGE BEACH — St. Michael inches closer to an undefeated season with a 49-7 win over Orange Beach on Friday night.
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BY COLIN JAMES
GCM Staff Journalist colin@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/25/25 |
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Team Alabama ended a 31-year drought by capturing the 20th Men's Southeastern Challenge Match title at Rivermont Golf Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Oct. 19.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/24/25 |
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Former Fairhope High School quarterback Caden Creel is making the most of his opportunity at Jacksonville State, starting the past two games and helping the Gamecocks climb to the top of the Conference USA standings.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/23/25 |
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The St. Michael varisty girls will open the season on Nov. 7 at Madison Academy. The varisty boys will open the season at home on Nov. 10 against Elberta.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/23/25 |
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Both the Spanish Fort varsity boys and girls will open the season at home on Nov. 11 against Murphy.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/23/25 |