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Auburn football enrollee Alvin Henderson signs NIL deal with Duck's Diner
The all-time leading rusher in Alabama high school history and Auburn football enrollee Alvin Henderson has signed an NIL deal with Duck's Diner, the restaurant announced on social media. Opened … more
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Craft Farms Resort in Gulf Shores was recently included in GolfPass’ best public courses in Alabama with two courses in the top five. Powered by GolfPass, the lists were created by recreational golfers who shared around 300,000 reviews through the platform’s tee-time service, GolfNow.
Gulf Shores’ Craft Farms Resort included in GolfPass’ top 5 best public courses in Alabama
It’s no secret that some of Alabama’s best golf is played right here in Baldwin County and the latest installment of Golfers’ Choice included four local courses listed in the … more
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Mako freshman MK McMullan reacts to a late-match strike during the consolation finals between Orange Beach and the Horseshoe Bend Generals at Bowlero Mobile Tuesday afternoon. The Makos erased a 39-pin deficit over the last three frames to secure a 662-641 victory in the traditional round.
Orange Beach claims Red Map trophy as AHSAA Class 1A-5A girls’ bowling state runners-up in Mobile
MOBILE — The No. 1 softball team in the country likes to bowl in their spare time, and they win there too. A handful of members from the four-time defending state champion Orange Beach … more
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The Bayside Academy girls’ track team claimed its first indoor track state title by winning the Class 4A-5A division at the AHSAA state meet in Birmingham on Friday, Jan. 31. The Admirals had two relay teams take first on top of four individual medals including two silvers and two bronzes.
Bayside Academy girls’ team wins AHSAA Class 4A-5A State Indoor Track Championship with six medals
Behind a pair of relay champions and four more individual medals, the Bayside Academy girls’ team earned its first AHSAA State Indoor Track Championship Friday in Birmingham. The Admirals … more
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Fairhope alum Riley Leonard looks to make a handoff during pregame warmups ahead of the 76th Reese’s Senior Bowl at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile on Saturday, Feb. 1. Fresh off a trip to the national championship game as the quarterback of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the former Pirate competed in the all-star game to close his collegiate career.
Former Fairhope Pirate quarterback raises NFL Draft stock on Riley Leonard Day at Senior Bowl in Mobile
MOBILE — On Riley Leonard Day in the City of Fairhope, the former Pirate quarterback played his final college football game in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams during the 76th … more
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PHOTOS: Fairhope alum Riley Leonard wraps up practices at Reese's Senior Bowl in Mobile
MOBILE — Some of college football's top prospects took one step closer to realizing their NFL dreams as the third and final day of Senior Bowl practice wrapped up on Thursday at Hancock Whitney … more
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Riley Leonard escapes pressure and loads a throw during a drill on Thursday, Jan. 30, at Hancock Whitney Stadium as part of Senior Bowl practices.
Riley Leonard’s message to young Fairhope, Baldwin County athletes aiming for success
MOBILE — With all the world’s eyes on him, Fairhope alum Riley Leonard never forgets where he started and the lessons he learned when he was there. From a run to the College Football … more
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South athletes warm up for the AHSAA North-South All-Star Classic at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile on Dec. 15, 2023. The City of Mobile and Hancock Whitney Stadium were officially added to the host site rotation for the AHSAA Super 7 football state championships during Wednesday’s annual meeting of the Central Board of Control.
City of Mobile, Hancock Whitney Stadium win bid to host 2026, 2028 AHSAA Super 7 football state championships
The City of Mobile and Hancock Whitney Stadium were officially added to the rotation of host sites for the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Super 7 football state championships. more
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The City of Gulf Shores will once again be the host of the NCAA beach volleyball national championships this year after the association announced the event will move from Huntington Beach, California in the wake of the Palisades Fire that started at the beginning of the year. The event is scheduled to return to California next year before coming back to Gulf Shores from 2027 through 2031.
NCAA beach volleyball national championship returning to Gulf Shores this year in wake of Southern California fires
In wake of the Southern California fires that started at the beginning of the year, the NCAA beach volleyball national championship is moving from Huntington Beach back to Gulf Shores for this year, … more
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A pair of Spanish Fort alumni have found their new college homes in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The newest member of the Virginia Cavaliers hails from Spanish Fort as Brady Wilson announced his transfer commitment in mid-December. Wilson started 31 games at center over the last three years for the UAB Blazers and didn’t allow a sack over 542 passing snaps last season. Sterling Dixon, pictured coming to the sideline for a heat timeout during the season-opening contest against the Fairhope Pirates at home on Aug. 24, 2023, recently announced his transfer to the NC State Wolfpack as a redshirt freshman after he began his collegiate career with the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Former Spanish Fort Toros Wilson, Dixon find new college football homes through transfer portal
A pair of former Spanish Fort standouts have found new college homes as offensive lineman Brady Wilson landed at Virginia and linebacker Sterling Dixon chose NC State. Wilson entered the transfer … more
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From brain cancer diagnosis to Coach of the Year: St. Michael wrestling coach Adam Hicks
FAIRHOPE — St. Michael Catholic School head wresting coach Adam Hicks is fighting battles both on and off the mat. Hicks started his coaching career six years ago, serving as an assistant … more
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The Elberta Warriors used first-day wins over Marbury and Mobile Christian to help punch a ticket to the Class 1A-5A state tournament next week in Mobile. The Orange Beach Makos rattled off three wins in a row from the consolation bracket to help earn a No. 3 seed and advance to the Class 1A-5A state tournament.
Orange Beach, Foley girls and Elberta boys bowling teams punch tickets to state tournaments in Mobile
Three Baldwin County bowling teams survived and advanced through the regional round and will battle for a state title next week in Mobile. Girls’ teams from Orange Beach (1A-5A) and Foley … more
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St. Michael sophomore quarterback Gunner Rivers warms up for preseason action against the Alma-Bryant Hurricanes on Aug. 16, 2024, at the Cardinals’ new on-campus stadium in Fairhope. Rivers recently fielded his first in-state Power 4 offer from the Auburn Tigers after he helped lead St. Michael to its first state semifinal appearance in program history.
Alabama’s new No. 1 2027 recruit, Gunner Rivers from St. Michael, picks up first in-state Power 4 offer from Auburn Tigers
The St. Michael Catholic campus in Fairhope has recently hosted some high-profile visitors that could hint at where sophomore quarterback Gunner Rivers will be playing in college. The Auburn … more
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Notre Dame quarterback Riley Leonard rolls out of the pocket while looking downfield during the Sugar Bowl between the Fighting Irish and Georgia Bulldogs on Jan. 2 in New Orleans. The former Fairhope Pirate is back home this week for the Senior Bowl where he’ll look to become the first from his high school selected in the NFL Draft since 1991.
Senior Bowl rosters announced, Fairhope’s Leonard named to American Team
According to Pro Football Reference, only three alumni from Fairhope High School have been selected in the NFL Draft and all three came on the defensive side of the ball. With Senior Bowl week … more
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Tuesday’s snowstorm reached all the way down to Orange Beach where a Mako football helmet found a different form of water than it’s used to.
Snow covers Baldwin County sports fields from Bay Minette to Orange Beach
Baldwin County sports fields were not spared from the record-breaking snowstorm that hit Lower Alabama earlier this week. While some baseball and softball squads used the slippery conditions to … more
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Fairhope alum Riley Leonard looks for running room during the College Football Playoff quarterfinal between Notre Dame and Georgia on Jan. 2 at the Caesar’s Superdome in New Orleans for the Sugar Bowl. The former Pirate signal-caller eventually led the Fighting Irish to the national title game where he broke a 36-year-old record with the most rushing yards in a season as a quarterback in program history.
Fairhope alum Leonard, Notre Dame fall short in College Football Playoff National Championship against Ohio State
Although they didn’t come out on top in Monday’s national championship game, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish had a strong auxiliary fan group in Lower Alabama as the Fairhope community … more
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St. Michael sophomore quarterback Gunner Rivers and Bayside Academy junior linebacker Billy Neill were recently announced as finalists for Back and Lineman of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association after they earned first-team all-state honors. The respective athletes are pictured warming up for the home-opening game against John Carroll on Aug. 30, 2024, and arriving at the field for the first region home game of the year against Flomaton on Sept. 20, 2024.
St. Michael’s Rivers, Bayside Academy’s Neill up for Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Player of the Year awards
A pair of first-team all-state standout football players from the Eastern Shore were recently announced as finalists for Player of the Year awards by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. The … more
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Riley Leonard at the Allstate Sugar Bowl in New Orleans, Jan. 2.
Fairhope students, community share messages for Riley Leonard ahead of Notre Dame college football national championship game Monday
Fans of all ages are showing their support for Riley Leonard, the Baldwin County native and Fairhope High School graduate who will take the field Monday night in hopes of leading the Notre Dame … more
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Ted Melton / Gulf Coast Media contributor Dolphin running back Kolin Wilson looks for running room at the line of scrimmage during Gulf Shores’ away game against Spanish Fort on Oct. 11, 2024.
23 area Baldwin County athletes named to 2024 All-State football team
This year's top talent on the football field has been collected into the annual Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State team. A total 23 athletes from across Baldwin County were named to the … 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. With the 2025 contest set for Feb. 1, the coaching staffs for the American and National Teams were recently announced.
Coaching staffs announced for 76th Senior Bowl Feb. 1 in Mobile
Thanks to the “Coach Up” initiative, NFL assistant coaches will get an opportunity to serve in a head coaching capacity for the third year when the 76th Reese’s Senior Bowl takes … more
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