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Kenny King, a Daphne alum entering his eighth year at the helm of the Trojan football program, met with the press at the second-annual Gulf Coast Media Day on July 27 at the Orange Beach Event Center. King, who played collegiately at Alabama and professionally in Arizona, said this year’s defensive line group is shaping up to be one of the team’s strengths.
Daphne football set to lean on defensive line strength
Although he may be biased by his time in the trenches, Daphne head football coach Kenny King believes one of the strengths of this year’s Trojan squad will come in the defensive line unit. … more
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Mason Higgins and Parker Burkett (Adult Division) and Jax Lomotan and Tristan Jernigan (Teen Division) won their respective classifications at the inaugural Cornhole Tournament hosted by the Baldwin County Tiger volleyball program. Port City Cornhole ran the tournament and sponsors included Coca-Cola and North Baldwin Storm.
Baldwin County Tiger volleyball hosts Cornhole Tournament
The Baldwin County Tiger volleyball program recently held its inaugural Cornhole Tournament on the school campus in Bay Minette. Winners of the Teen Division were Jax Lomotan and Tristan … more
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Auburn University announced the time has come to allow the rolling of the Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner following victories. The two current Auburn Oaks were planted in 2017 and the university wanted to provide adequate time for the trees to get established before restarting the tradition.
Let the good times roll: Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner returning to action this fall
AUBURN — For the first time in several years, the famed Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner are again ready to roll. The decision to allow rolling of the large oaks was made recently … more
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Gulf Shores head football coach Mark Hudspeth replies to a question during the second-annual Gulf Coast Media Day hosted at the Orange Beach Event Center on July 27. When the ASWA released its preseason rankings on Wednesday, the Dolphins checked in as Class 5A’s ninth-ranked team.
Spanish Fort, Gulf Shores ranked in ASWA preseason football rankings
With just over two weeks remaining before regular-season football games are played across the state, the Alabama Sports Writers Association released its preseason rankings which recognized five teams … more
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The tournament will feature 18 courts and will offer a hydration station supported by LuLu's Restaurant. Other local restaurants, including Foosackly's, Tacky Jacks, Lamberts Café and The Brick Oven, are also sponsoring the event.
Bama Beach Pickleball Club tourney to benefit gastric cancer research
FOLEY — Bama Beach Pickleball Club is hosting a five-day pickleball tournament to benefit gastric cancer Aug. 23-27 at the Foley Event Center. The club's founder, Eddie McDonald, established … more
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The Bayside Academy Admirals were the first Baldwin County team to take the main stage at the Volleyball Media Day hosted at Daphne High School on Monday, Aug. 7. Pictured from the left are Blakeley Robbins, Maysie Douglas, Misty Kate Smith and head coach Ann Schilling.
State champion volleyball players, coaches meet the media in Daphne
DAPHNE — From state champions to AHSAA All-Stars to Division I commits, the Volleyball Media Day hosted at Daphne High School on Monday featured some of the heavy hitters from around Baldwin … more
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Open to the public, rules for play include first come, first serve; play time is limited to one hour and 15 minutes; proper attire must be worn; patrons assume all risk of injury, damage or loss; when courts are filled, limit play time to 45 minutes and exit the court immediately after your game.
Fairhope opens six new pickleball courts at Quail Creek Golf Course
FAIRHOPE — The City of Fairhope recently announced the addition of six pickleball courts at Quail Creek Golf Course. The newly constructed courts are made for pickleball enthusiasts of all … more
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Scouts watch college football all-stars go through workouts at the Jan. 31 practice during the 2023 Reese’s Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. The game recently announced its scouring staff for the 2024 game cycle.
Reese’s Senior Bowl announces 2024 scouting staff
MOBILE — The Reese’s Senior Bowl, whose rosters have included over 100 drafted players and 40 percent of the past three NFL Draft classes, has announced its scouting staff for the 2024 … more
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Tevin Brown took home Grand Finals MVP honors from the New Zealand National Basketball League after a double-double performance helped the Canterbury Rams top the Auckland Tuatara for their fifth championship. A 2,000-point scorer at Fairhope High School and Murray State’s all-time three-point scoring leader can add another accolade to the list.
Fairhope’s Brown named finals MVP, wins New Zealand National Basketball League with Canterbury Rams
Tevin Brown, a 2,000-point scorer at Fairhope and Murray State’s all-time three-point scoring leader, can add another title to his name: Most Valuable Player of the New Zealand National … more
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The Bay Minette Tiger Sharks swim team celebrated their second-place finish at the City Meet with a party at the municipal pool. Coaches Daylen, Luke, and Patrick also handed out team awards.
Bay Minette Tiger Sharks take second at city swim meet
The Bay Minette Tiger Sharks swim team recently participated in the City Meet, a two day-swim meet sponsored by the Gulf Coast Area Aquatic League (GCAAL). Five teams from across the area competed … more
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The Bayshore Christian Eagles were represented by Nate Crooms, head coach Phil Lazenby and Brooks Jones at the second-annual Gulf Coast Media Day on Thursday, July 27, at the Orange Beach Event Center. Bayshore Christian is set to play a middle school and junior varsity schedule in its first year as a football program.
Bayshore Christian Eagles hold first football practices
Bayshore Christian head football coach Phil Lazenby called the first day of practice “an event” as the first-year program officially kicked off its campaign on Wednesday, July 26. … more
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Foley senior Perry Thompson announced on Big Cat Weekend that he flipped his commitment from the Alabama Crimson Tide to the Auburn Tigers Saturday, July 29. The all-state receiver is the second five-star recruit to flip their commitments to Auburn in the last four days after Chilton County’s Demarcus Riddick switched his pledge from Georgia.
Freeze warning: Foley’s Thompson flips commitment to Auburn
Foley senior Perry Thompson is heading to the other side of the Iron Bowl rivalry after he announced he flipped his commitment from Alabama to Auburn on Saturday, July 29, at Big Cat Weekend on The … more
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Daphne’s Kalyse Hill shakes hands with Tuscaloosa County’s Raya Carpenter before battling in the 132-pound championship match on Jan. 20 at Bill Harris Arena during the girls’ wrestling state finals. Starting in the 2024-25 season, girls’ wrestling will be the newest sanctioned sport by the Alabama High School Athletic Association following approval at Wednesday’s Central Board of Control meeting.
Girls’ wrestling, flag football sanctioned by Alabama High School Athletic Association
Girls’ wrestling and flag football will join the Alabama High School Athletic Association as its two newest championship sports following the 2024-25 reclassification. They’ll mark the … more
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The Orange Beach Event Center hosted the second-annual Gulf Coast Media Day presented by Columbia Southern University and Planet Fitness on Thursday, July 27. The Orange Beach Makos were one of 12 local teams featured with interviews that preview the upcoming football season.
From the gridiron to the grill: 5 non-football takeaways from Gulf Coast Media Day 2023
With the dust settled on the second annual Gulf Coast Media Day, football fans learned plenty about their favorite teams as the 2023 season approaches. While the actual football was discussed, … more
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Baldwin County head football coach Scott Rials is interviewed during the inaugural Gulf Coast Media Day at the Orange Beach Event Center on Aug. 16, 2022. Rials and the Tigers will kick off the second-annual event on Thursday, July 27, as local teams and players will preview the upcoming season.
Schedule set for Gulf Coast Media’s 2nd-annual football Media Day
With football season rapidly approaching, get the low-down on your favorite teams from around Baldwin County at the second-annual Gulf Coast Media Day event on Thursday, July 27, at the Orange Beach … more
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Baldwin County wrestlers took home victories from the Gulf Coast Wrestling Officials Association’s tournament held in Gulf Shores. At left, head coach Jared Huffmaster poses with the 165-pound junior varsity champion Caleb Aaron. At right, Gabe Brown wrestles in the 103-pound junior varsity division.
Aaron, Crook earn victories for Baldwin County wrestling
The Baldwin County High School wrestling team participated in the Gulf Coast Wrestling Officials Association Tournament in Gulf Shores that featured 143 wrestlers from Alabama, Louisiana and … more
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Fairhope rising senior Ameyr Adams announced his commitment to the North Alabama Lions on Sunday, July 23. The 6-foot, 185-pound cornerback is the latest lower Alabama standout to take their talents to Florence.
Fairhope’s Adams taking football talents to North Alabama Lions
Fairhope’s Ameyr Adams became the newest commit for the University of North Alabama after he announced his pledge on Sunday, July 23, to mark the latest lower Alabama standout to join Lions … more
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Baldwin County was well represented at the AHSAA All-Star Week in Montgomery where 35 athletes and 3 coaches helped score wins for the South squads. At left, Gulf Shores’ Talan Galvan is awarded the boys’ soccer South MVP honor on Wednesday, July 19. At right, Spanish Fort head coach Gretchen Boykin, who also coached the South All-Stars, poses for a picture with Toro rising senior Reece Varden after the match on Thursday, July 20.
Baldwin County athletes help score wins at AHSAA All-Star Week
Gulf Shores’ Talan Galvan scored two first-half goals in the boys’ soccer game to earn South MVP honors and highlight Baldwin County’s impact at the Alabama High School Athletic … more
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Ava Hodo added another postseason honor when she was named to the MaxPreps Underclass All-American first team following a third straight state championship with the Orange Beach Makos. Hodo was also recently ranked as Extra Innings Softball’s top prospect in the Class of 2026.
MaxPreps names Orange Beach’s Hodo to Underclass All-American softball squad
After she helped Orange Beach to a third consecutive softball state title, freshman Ava Hodo was recently recognized by MaxPreps on their Underclass All-American first team. The Mako catcher and … more
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The Bay Minette 14U All-Star State Championship Team was recognized at the July 17 meeting of the Bay Minette City Council. Team members include Brody Moon, Swayden Byrd, Gunner Smith, Lane Milstead, Traegan James, Paul Norris, Cody Gardner, Roan Wallace, Jerry Sellers, Talon Barcenas and Hayden Owens. Coaches included Pete Sellers, Shane Sirmans and Joey Norris. Cooper Gardner served as the bat boy.
Bay Minette 14U All-Star baseball team recognized by city council
The Bay Minette City Council honored the Bay Minette 14U All-Star State Championship team during the July 17 meeting as it prepares for the regional competition in Arkansas. The team has been … more
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