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The postseason picture is officially set across Baldwin County, and the final AHSAA coaches' polls offer a last snapshot of where local soccer programs stand heading into the playoffs.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/22/26 |
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The Alabama High School Athletic Association rolled out sweeping changes last Wednesday, highlighted by a shift in CHOOSE Act eligibility rules and the long-awaited addition of a basketball shot clock, as part of a wide-ranging set of decisions from its Central Board of Control and Legislative Council.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/22/26 |
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Not much softball action unfolded during spring break week across Baldwin County, but baseball filled the schedule with a full slate of area matchups that stretched throughout the week and set the tone for the final push of the regular season.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/21/26 |
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GULF SHORES — Even in a county that abuts the Gulf Coast, a professional sport such as skimboarding can often go overlooked.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/20/26 |
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The AHSAA state tennis championships will be full of talent from Baldwin County following victories and runner up finishes across multiple classifications in sectional tournaments this past week.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/20/26 |
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In the past six years, the Orange Beach softball program has posted a 234-30 record — and by now, it’s well known the Lady Makos are chasing an AHSAA record-breaking sixth straight state title.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/17/26 |
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AUBURN — International soccer giant and current World Champion Argentina will meet Iceland on Tuesday, June 9, at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 7:30 p.m.
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GCM Staff Report
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4/17/26
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After a brief hiatus, the Baldwin County Buzz returns — and with the postseason picture sharpening late in spring, standout athletes on the Eastern Shore have jumped into the spotlight.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/16/26 |
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The United States Sports University has been accepted as a full member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, with membership set to begin July 1.
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GCM Staff Report
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4/16/26
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Several programs wrapped up their regular seasons this week across soccer pitches in Baldwin County, and a few local teams claimed area titles.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/26 |
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ORANGE BEACH — Orange Beach City Schools is proud to announce the hiring of Terry Canova as head girls basketball coach and Amanda Niehoff as assistant girls basketball coach.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/15/26 |
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Snook Christian Academy continued its transition toward a new chapter as the Eagles competed in the Alabama Independent Schools Association state track and field meet for the final time before joining the Alabama High School Athletic Association next school year.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/14/26 |
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Foley's boys edged out a tightly contested four-team race to secure back-to-back titles, while Fairhope's girls delivered a dominant performance to headline the 2026 Baldwin County track and field championships.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/14/26 |
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In the heat of area play, sweeps and upsets over powerhouse teams highlighted a busy week across Baldwin County baseball and softball.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/14/26 |
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Vic Moten is not far off from being immortalized among the all-time Alabama softball greats in her debut season in Tuscaloosa.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/10/26 |
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It's that wonderful time of year when everyone is shaking off winter and getting ready for time outside.
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4/9/26
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FAIRHOPE — Fairhope Yacht Club recently announced it will host the 2026 U.S. Optimist Dinghy Association (USODA) National Team Trials in April 2026, welcoming hundreds of youth sailors, coaches, families and spectators from across the United States to the eastern shore of Mobile Bay.
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4/9/26
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As the prep soccer coaches polls continue to shift entering the final weeks of the regular season, a mix of late surges, statement wins and narrow setbacks have reshaped the postseason outlook for teams across Baldwin County.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/8/26 |
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Young football players along the Alabama Gulf Coast will have a chance to learn from two former Crimson Tide greats as Trent Richardson and Germie Bernard bring youth camps to Baldwin County.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/7/26 |
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Three Baldwin County basketball standouts and a newly hired coach have been selected to participate in the 30th-annual Alabama High School Athletic Association North-South All-Star Games.
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BY KAM WICKER
Sports Editor kam@gulfcoastmedia.com | 4/7/26 |