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Six cheerleaders from St. Michael Catholic High School were selected to perform during halftime of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on New Year's Eve at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/6/26 |
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Riley Leonard's first career NFL start gave those back home on the Eastern Shore plenty to keep cheering about, even with Philip Rivers not playing and the final result not going Indianapolis' way.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/5/26 |
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Sports tourism played a significant role in Baldwin County’s visitor economy in 2025, with Foley and Alabama’s Beaches Sports & Events combining to host hundreds of athletic events that generated millions of dollars in economic impact, lodging revenue and local tax dollars.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/3/26 |
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It was a year filled with memories and milestones that stopped the scroll — from Orange Beach's massive new athletic complex to playoff records and a return to the NFL, these were GCM's top five sports storylines on social media.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/29/25 |
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Fairhope alum Luke Freer's consistency on special teams earned him all-conference recognition for a second consecutive season, capping off his Air Force football career by being named an honorable mention All-Mountain West punter.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/28/25 |
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This is part three of the column 'Legendary Coaches.' You can find the first two parts at www.GulfCoastMedia.com/harriet-outlaw.
BALDWIN COUNTY TRAINING SCHOOL Until Douglasville was built, …
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By Harriet Brill Outlaw
Gulf Coast Media Contributor | 12/23/25 |
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Fairhope alum Caden Creel wrapped up his first season as a collegiate starter on a high-note, leading Jacksonville State to a 17-13 comeback win over Troy in the IS4S Salute the Veterans Bowl.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/22/25 |
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The fall sports calendar in Baldwin County offered everything from last-second football finishes, state championship celebrations, surprise success stories and record-breaking performances — and with another season in the books, Gulf Coast Media is recognizing fall superlatives across the board.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/22/25 |
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ORANGE BEACH — Orange Beach’s softball dynasty added another chapter Tuesday night; a larger championship ring that adds to an already full trophy case.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/18/25 |
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Bayside Academy’s inaugural fishing team had a big day away from the Gulf Coast, finishing third overall at a weekend tournament at Wheeler Lake in North Alabama.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/18/25 |
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After a 9-3 finish to the season, Daphne High School head football coach Kenny King has been named the 2025 Baldwin County Board of Education Varsity Football Coach of the Year.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/25 |
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Just weeks after St. Michael football's record-setting season ended in the Class 4A semifinals, head coach Philip Rivers was back in the NFL — not on the sideline, but under center.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/25 |
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Seven Baldwin County baseball prospects will take part in the invitation-only Preseason All-State Showcase on Jan. 11, 2026, at the Orange Beach Sportsplex, an event featuring many of Alabama’s top underclassmen players.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/17/25 |
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Orange Beach sophomore standout Lee Steele reached a major milestone last week, topping 1,000 career points on the basketball court while continuing to emerge as one of Alabama's premier multi-sport athletes.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/16/25 |
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Six Baldwin County standouts represented the South last Friday at 67th North-South Football All-Star Classic, taking the field at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/16/25 |
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Philip Rivers' return to an NFL field came in the blink of an eye, and it nearly produced a storybook ending for all of Alabama to write about.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/15/25 |
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Nick Hampton will make history for Gulf Shores High School when he takes the field in one of America's biggest high school football all-star games later this month, the 2025 Military Appreciation Bowl (U.S. Army Bowl).
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/12/25 |
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Long after the final whistle blew on Bayside Academy's storybook season, senior running back Brennen Yamane lingered around Protective Stadium in Birmingham, reflecting on a journey marked by highs and lows.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/11/25 |
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After announcing his flip from South Alabama and signing to NC State last week, St. Michael running back Noah Moss is following in the footsteps of head coach Philip Rivers, committing to the Wolfpack and giving Rivers a chance to see one of his own players carry on his legacy at his alma mater.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/10/25 |
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After 17-year NFL veteran and current St. Michael Catholic head coach Philip Rivers broke the news Monday night with his intentions to work out for the quarterback-needy Indianapolis Colts, the team has made the move to sign the 44-year old to their practice squad.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/9/25 |