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Senior linebacker for the Foley Lions, Kolton Nero, crossing into the endzone Sep. 1 at the Ivan Jones Stadium where they faced Baldwin County. Nero contributed to the Foley score by obtaining 24 points.
Kolton Nero leads Foley Lions to a 37-24 victory against Baldwin County
FOLEY—Senior Kolton Nero led the Foley Lions to a 37-24 defeat against the Baldwin County Tigers, scoring four out of five touchdowns. Lions take charge Starting the season … more
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Former Daphne Trojan and Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Kenny King was selected as one of this year’s winners of the Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award recognizing former Crimson Tide athletes’ impact on their communities after graduation. King will be honored at halftime of Alabama’s season-opening contest against Middle Tennessee State this Saturday. At right, King is pictured being interviewed at Gulf Coast Media Day on July 27.
Former Alabama football player, Daphne coach King wins Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award
The Paul W. Bryant Alumni-Athlete Award is reserved for former Alabama Crimson Tide student-athletes who have gone on to achieve success after graduation. One of this year’s winners was … more
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Cole Dean announced his verbal commitment to the South Alabama Jaguars on Friday, Aug. 18, via social media where he also revealed his transfer from Bayshore Christian to Bayside Academy. In three varsity seasons with the Eagles, Dean helped Bayshore Christian collect consecutive titles in its first two seasons as a member of the Alabama High School Athletic Association.
Dean announces commitment to South Alabama baseball, transfer to Bayside Academy
Two-time state champion and all-state infielder Cole Dean made an announcement on Aug. 18 that was twofold. Dean revealed his verbal commitment to the South Alabama Jaguars after the end of his … more
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The Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal Triathlon and Tri-It-On sprint triathlon take off on Saturday, Sept. 9, from Gulf Place Public Beach in Gulf Shores. The event features a swim in the Gulf of Mexico and the bike and run portions coincide with the scenic beach road and Gulf State Park. Register now at team-magic.com.
Swim, bike and run the beach at Alabama Coastal Triathlon
GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH — Triathlon enthusiasts and beachgoers looking to experience coastal Alabama from a different vantage point can register now for the Brett/Robinson Alabama Coastal … more
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At last year's running of the YellaWood 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway on Oct. 2, 2022, the Robertsdale Navy JROTC presented the colors for the second year in a row. Once again, the unit is set to be on hand for this year’s race scheduled for Oct. 1.
Robertsdale JROTC to present colors at Talladega, Daytona NASCAR races for third straight year
For the third straight year, the Robertsdale Navy JROTC unit has been selected to present the nation’s colors at the YellaWood 500 in Talladega on Oct. 1 as well as the Daytona 500 on Feb. 18, … more
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Spanish Fort’s Grey Freeman (95), Bree Blackmon (65), Jiraiya King (41) and Aarion Riley (22) walk out for the coin toss ahead of the Toros’ regular-season opener against the Fairhope Pirates at home on Friday, Aug. 25. Spanish Fort is set to open play within Class 6A Region 1 against the Blount Leopards this Friday back on The Hill.
Region openers on tap for many Baldwin County football teams
Though regular-season football only recently started, many Baldwin County teams are preparing for region games in Week 2 that will determine playoff positioning. Six of the 10 games on the local … more
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Through the help of sponsors, attendees and volunteers, Bama Peach Pickleball Club wrote a check to the Gastric Cancer Foundation for $20,000.
Bama Beach Pickleball raises $20,000 for gastric cancer awareness
FOLEY — The Foley Event center was filled with energy and competitive spirit as the Bama Beach Pickleball Club hosted its second-annual pickleball tournament, raising $20,000 to benefit gastric … more
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Bayside Academy senior and Montevallo commit Blakeley Robbins was recently chosen by MaxPreps as the best player in the state of Alabama. She was also selected to their preseason All-American first-team and was not the only Baldwin County native to earn nationwide honors on the volleyball court.
Robbins represents Bayside Academy volleyball as MaxPreps preseason All-American
Volleyball players from Baldwin County were honored with national recognition as the American Volleyball Coaches Association announced preseason watch lists and MaxPreps revisited the best players … more
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Daphne sophomore Ella Lomax was selected as the first winner of the Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week contest as voted on by Gulf Coast Media readers. The online voting competition is set to open Mondays at noon on gulfcoastmedia.com/athlete where four finalists from the previous week’s play will go against each other to find a winner.
Daphne volleyballer Lomax selected as first Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week
Ella Lomax from the Daphne Trojan volleyball team has been voted by Gulf Coast Media readers as the first-ever Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week. At the season-opening Juanita Boddie … more
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Grant Enfinger and the Champion Power Equipment Chevy claimed victory at the Milwaukee Mile in the Clean Harbors 175 on Sunday, Aug. 27, as part of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs. With the win, the Fairhope native clinched his spot in the Round of 8 which is slated to start at the Bristol Motor Speedway on Sept. 14.
Fairhope’s Enfinger earns playoff win in NASCAR Truck Series
Fairhope native Grant Enfinger is onto the Round of 8 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Playoffs after he won the pole, swept the race stages and then crossed the finish line first in the Clean … more
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Foley’s Perry Thompson looks for running room on a carry during the Lions’ spring game against the Daphne Trojans at Jubilee Stadium on May 19. Thompson and the Foley Lions opened the regular season with a 45-19 win over Prattville where Thompson threw for one touchdown and ran for another.
Baldwin County football roundup: Foley roars to season-opening win
The first week of regular-season football across the Alabama High School Athletic Association is in the books along with some standout performances and exhilarating comebacks. The Foley Lions … more
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DJ James, Riley Leonard and Brady Wilson are just a few Baldwin County natives who have made their names known across the college football landscape. Each was named to a watch list at their position entering the 2023 season where James, a former Spanish Fort Toro, was named to the Bronko Nagurski Watch List. Leonard, a former Fairhope Pirate, was named to the Maxwell Award Watch List and Wilson, another former Toro, was added to the Rimington Trophy Watch List.
Baldwin County well represented on college football rosters
College football season has arrived and across the country, it’s hard to find a roster that doesn’t include a Baldwin County native. From the SEC to the Mountain West Conference and … more
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Orange Beach wide receiver Grant Bilbo fights for a jump ball in the end zone in the final minutes of Friday's season-opening game against the Milton Panthers at the Orange Beach Sportsplex. However, an official flagged Bilbo for offensive pass interference and barred the Makos' last-second attempt.
Pass interference prevents Orange Beach's comeback attempt against Milton
ORANGE BEACH — A pass interference penalty erased the Orange Beach Makos’ final attempt at the end zone Friday night in the regular-season opener. Instead of a touchdown, the hosts were … more
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Bayside Academy sophomore Damien Tate falls into the end zone with a 37-yard touchdown pass from Samuel Dunn in the first half of the Admirals’ season-opening game against the Elberta Warriors at Freedom Field Friday, Aug. 25. Tate finished with two touchdown grabs to help Bayside Academy earn a 33-7 win.
Dunn-Tate connection helps propel Bayside Academy football to 33-7 win over Elberta
DAPHNE — Sophomore sensations Samuel Dunn and Damien Tate have been best friends for years and Friday night at Freedom Field, that connection resulted in a pair of passing touchdowns that … more
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Gulf Shores’ Jordan Watson (19) and Carter Byrd (4) finish their pursuit of a St. Michael ballcarrier during the season-opening game between the Dolphins and Cardinals at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium Thursday night. The Dolphins went on to earn a 41-20 win.
Gulf Shores secures 41-20 victory over St. Michael in football season opener
GULF SHORES — The Gulf Shores Dolphins made a powerful statement in their first game of the season with a 41-20 win over the St. Michael Cardinals. The game not only showcased performances … more
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Fairhope’s PJ Harbin (40) and Desmond Thomas (6) celebrate Dixon Davis’ fumble recovery in the third quarter of Thursday’s season-opening contest between the Pirates and Spanish Fort Toros. Thomas broke off a 64-yard rushing touchdown in the final four minutes of regulation to help lift Fairhope.
Fairhope rallies for 17-14 win over rival Spanish Fort to kickoff football season
SPANISH FORT — Desmond Thomas took a 3rd-down run up the middle and had his momentum stopped after only a few yards. However, he regained his balance and took off for the end zone on a 64-yard … more
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Perry Thompson and Ronnie Royal pose for a portrait at OWA Parks and Resort in Foley over the summer. The pair of top-ranked recruits discussed their wild recruiting rides and how they each landed on their decisions to commit to Auburn and North Carolina State, respectively.
Foley's Perry Thompson, Gulf Shores' Ronnie Royal talk about their wild football recruiting rides
Before taking off on what will be a roller coaster of a senior season, both Foley receiver Perry Thompson and Gulf Shores athlete Ronnie Royal have come full circle on their wild ride of the … more
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Athlete of the Week, a new high school sports contest series that runs through Gulf Coast Media, is presented by Seacrest Furniture.
Gulf Coast Media to launch Athlete of the Week, a new high school sports contest series
Supporting local athletes just took a couch-sized step forward. Gulf Coast Media is set to premiere a new initiative in sports coverage called Athlete of the Week, thanks to community partner … more
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The St. Michael Catholic Cardinals were represented by Martin Corte, Zach Taylor and head coach Philip Rivers at Baldwin County Media Days in Daphne on July 31. Entering Rivers’ third year at the helm, he has already seen a shift in the gameday mentality amongst the team.
Young, hungry St. Michael football team ready to fly
In just his third season as the head football coach of the St. Michael Catholic Cardinals, Philip Rivers can already see a different desire burning in the athletes. After just missing out on a … more
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The Sun Belt Conference announced Wednesday that the next two women’s golf championships will be held at The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa and the Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear. It will serve as the fourth conference championship tournament hosted in Baldwin County, joining cross country, women’s soccer and women’s volleyball.
Sun Belt to crown next women’s golf champions at Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear
POINT CLEAR — The 2024 and 2025 Sun Belt Women’s Golf Championships will take place at The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa and the Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear, the conference … more
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