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Emerald Coast Golf Tour returning to Kiva Dunes, Sept. 14-17
The Emerald Coast Golf Tour is returning to Gulf Shores, with the developmental series coming to Kiva Dunes Golf Course from Sept. 14-17. The week's events will begin with a practice round for … more
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Athlete of the Week (Aug. 17-Aug. 23): Orange Beach’s Izzy Wall
While the return of high school football dominated the headlines when it came to local athletics last weekend, another regional team was busy competing in its own late-night sport. Having opened … more
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First-year Fairhope head coach Caleb Ross instructs players during practice Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Primetime Primer: Fairhope eyeing bounce-back performance against surging Baldwin Co.
Two teams that experienced very different outcomes in Week 1 will square off Friday night, as Baldwin County makes the trek down to Fairhope for a regional clash. The hosting Pirates are hoping … more
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Great Alabama 650 paddle race set for October
BOX: GREAT ALABAMA 650 AT A GLANCE Who: 32 racers What: The Great Alabama 650, a 650-mile ultra-endurance paddle race When: Oct. 3-13, 2026 Where: Alabama Scenic River Trail, from Weiss Lake through … more
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Clockwise from top left, Orange Beach's Izzy Wall, Foley's Jaxson Dixon, Baldwin County's Ray Johnson and Spanish Fort's Jaylyn "JJ" Thibodeaux are shown.
Vote for Athlete of the Week: Aug. 17-Aug. 23
With the athletic calendar having now officially kicked off, Gulf Coast Media’s first Athlete of the Week poll is currently live on our website. Four athletes from Baldwin County will be … more
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Baldwin County head coach Andrew Davis address his team following a fall camp practice.
Baldwin County pulls away from B.C. Rain thanks to dominant second half
Before getting into my first game recap, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to Gulf Coast Media readers. My name is Chris Despanie, and I’m a retired United States Marine who … more
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St. Michael's Nygel Mitchell beats a defender downfield during his team's game against Battle Ground Academy on Saturday, Aug. 22, in Fairhope.
Rivers exits injured as St. Michael falls to Battle Ground Academy (TN)
FAIRHOPE - Opening weekend of the high school football season is always special, but few games could match the magnitude of what occurred Saturday in Fairhope. One sideline featured head coach … more
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Orange Beach head coach Wade Waldrop addresses the Mako football team at a summer practice in July 2026.
Orange Beach sets tone, holds off T.R. Miller in season-opener
BREWTON – It’s a bit of coach speak. “Let’s set the tone early.” Orange Beach did just that to open the 2026 football season with a 24-14 road win over T.R. Miller that had a few tense … more
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Gulf Shores quarterback Major Hudspeth sheds a would-be tackler during his team’s game against Parklane Academy on Friday, Aug. 21, in Gulf Shores.
Hudspeth, Davis shine as Gulf Shores outlasts visiting Parklane Academy
Having combined for three state titles since 2023, Parklane Academy and Gulf Shores know what it takes to win at the highest level.  But their championship mettle was put to the test Friday … more
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The Spanish Fort offensive line sizes up the Daphne defensive line during their game Thursday, Aug. 20, in Spanish Fort.
Thibodeaux’s heroics propel Spanish Fort Toros to statement win over Daphne Trojans
High school football strayed from its normal home of Friday nights to kick off the 2026 season, as a handful of programs in the state opened their campaigns Thursday evening. And the lone show … more
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Snook Christian players await the snap during a practice Tuesday, Aug. 18 in Foley.
Now playing on-campus and in AHSAA, excitement building around Snook Chr. football
“New” is the name of the game around Snook Christian Academy this fall. Back to playing 11-man football after one year in the 8-man division, the Eagles are now gearing up for their first … more
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The St. Michael Cardinals run onto the field prior to a game against W.S. Neal on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025.
Primetime Primer: Private school powers St. Michael, Battle Ground collide with nation watching
The nation will have its eyes on Fairhope this Saturday when Battle Ground Academy makes the trip down from Franklin, Tennessee, to battle St. Michael Catholic in a matchup of private school … more
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Gulf Shores players practice shedding blocks during a fall camp practice Thursday, Aug. 6 in Gulf Shores.
Primetime Primer: Gulf Shores welcomes Parklane Aca. for marquee out-of-state clash
Gulf Shores’ football program has recently adopted a social media slogan of #BallAtTheBeach, and after waiting 287 days since their previous season concluded, the Dolphins will finally live up to … more
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Gulf Shores' covered practice facility is shown.
Column: New Gulf Coast Media sports editor's introduction and early impressions
With the academic year and all of its beautiful chaos switfly approaching, I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to the area and provide some of my early impressions from traveling around to … more
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Spanish Fort's Justin Vines runs back an interception against Fairhope on Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.
Toro Time: Strong brotherhood evident as Spanish Fort embarks upon ’26 campaign
And for live sports coverage throughout the fall and beyond, be sure to follow @GCMSportsAL on Twitter/X. more
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A Bayside Academy player patiently runs behind his blockers during a fall camp practice Wednesday, Aug. 12, in Daphne.
One more step: Bayside Academy aiming to complete state-title run in 2026
Merely one game away from claiming the school’s first state title last fall, Bayside Academy aims to use that experience to its advantage in 2026. “We just want to finish,” junior … more
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4 Baldwin County schools among first 300 nationwide to win T-Mobile’s football grants
BOX: KEY DATES Sept. 186: Applications close Oct. 8-25: Public voting, with one vote per day at https://FridayNight5GLights.com Oct. 29-Nov. 8: Final-four voting Nov. 12: Grand prize winner announced … more
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St. Michael head coach Phillip Rivers speaks with media following a game against UMS-Wright in 2025.
Column: A tale of 3 Rivers
Sometime back around 1987-'89, I showed up to a Decatur High School football practice to catch the last bit of practice and talk with Head Coach Steve Rivers for a story at the paper I was a … more
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Former St. Louis Battlehawks quarterback Brandon Silvers warms up prior to a game May 11, 2024, in Birmingham.
Gulf Shores alum Silvers joining Foley’s staff as offensive analyst
After starring for the Dolphins during his high school days, Gulf Shores alum Brandon Silvers is returning to get involved in Baldwin County’s football scene, this time from the sidelines. … more
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Colin McKern, New Director of Golf at the Quail Greek Golf Course.
City of Fairhope welcomes Colin McKern as new Director of Golf at Quail Creek
FAIRHOPE, Alabama – The City of Fairhope is pleased to announce the hiring of Colin McKern as the new Director of Golf at Quail Creek Golf Course. McKern brings a strong background in golf … more
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