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The Orange Beach Makos and Spanish Fort Toros represent half of Baldwin County’s volleyball teams hosting area tournaments to kick off the AHSAA postseason this week. The Class 4A Area 1 Tournament in Orange Beach is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. and the Class 6A Area 2 Tournament in Spanish Fort has a 3 p.m. scheduled start time.
Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort volleyball hosting area playoff tournaments
Playoff season has arrived on the volleyball courts for schools in the Alabama High School Athletic Association where four Baldwin County teams are hosting area tournaments to get the postseason … more
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Former Foley and Alabama receiver Julio Jones was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles’ practice squad on Tuesday, Oct. 17, but was expected to join the active roster sooner than later. The seven-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro will catch passes from a former Crimson Tide quarterback in Jalen Hurts and joins another former Alabama receiver in DeVonta Smith on the squad.
Foley football alum Julio Jones lands with Philadelphia Eagles
In the Philadelphia Eagles’ pursuit of another NFC Championship and Super Bowl berth, another offensive piece was added to the fold on Tuesday with the signing of former Foley Lion and Alabama … more
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While he racked up 22 carries for 156 rushing yards Friday night in rivalry action against Fairhope, Daphne senior Nick Clark's 8 carries on the final 11 plays from scrimmage helped seal a 16-13 win on the road. That performance also won over Gulf Coast Media readers who selected the all-state Trojan as the Week 8 winner of the Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week.
Clark’s clutch performance helps seal rivalry win, secure Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week
Nick Clark’s clutch performance in Daphne’s rivalry contest against Fairhope won over Gulf Coast Media readers who selected the Trojans’ senior running back as the winner of the … more
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The Daphne Trojans celebrate the 2,000-assist milestone for senior setter Lucy McCoy in their home gym on Wednesday, Oct. 11, following a 2-1 win over the eighth-ranked Hoover Bucs. McCoy was gifted a commemorative volleyball to mark the occasion just over a year after she hit the millennium mark.
All-county setter McCoy surpasses 2,000-assist mark on volleyball court as a Daphne Trojan
DAPHNE — After she collected her 1,000th assist in just her first season and a half as a Daphne Trojan last year, there was no doubt in Lucy McCoy’s mind that she would reach 2,000 … more
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Daphne senior Addison Luker is interviewed as part of Baldwin County Media Day hosted by Ballin’ Down South at the United States Sports Academy in Daphne on Thursday, Oct. 12. She was joined by Trojan senior teammates Kiera Watson and La’Merrica Johnson as well as sophomore Abby Johnson and head coach Kimyatta Perry in previewing their season coming off a trip to the elite eight last season.
Baldwin County teams kick off basketball season at media day
DAPHNE — With basketball teams officially starting practice this week, Baldwin County squads met with the press at the United States Sports Academy last Thursday, Oct. 12, where Ballin’ … more
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Bayside Academy senior Graham Uter waits for the coin toss at midfield ahead of the Admirals’ season-opening kickoff against the Elberta Warriors at Freedom Field in Daphne on Aug. 25. The SMU commit was recently selected to the AHSAA All-Star game where he became Bayside Academy’s first selection to the North-South Football Classic.
Six players to represent Baldwin County at AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Classic
When the Alabama High School Athletic Association revealed the rosters for the 65th annual North-South Football Classic on Saturday, Oct. 14, six players from Baldwin County were featured. … more
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Spanish Fort junior Bishop Burkhalter (4) meets with senior Javonte Walton (8) on the Toro sideline ahead of the season-opening kickoff against the Fairhope Pirates at home on Aug. 24. The pair both provided double-digit tackles to Spanish Fort’s 41-19 win Thursday night but Burkhalter also contributed a pair of special teams touchdowns on a blocked field goal return and a punt return.
Baldwin County football roundup: Spanish Fort, Gulf Shores, St. Michael dominate in victories
Baldwin County teams scored important wins in Week 8 as the regular season winds down and the playoff picture firms up. In Class 7A, the Foley Lions beat Alma-Bryant 35-22 to even out to 2-2 in … more
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Daphne senior Al Woodard celebrates his game-sealing interception in the final minute of the Trojans’ 16-13 win over the Fairhope Pirates on W.C. Majors Field Friday night. Daphne’s victory marked the first in the rivalry since 2020.
Woodard’s interception seals 16-13 win for Daphne over rival Fairhope
FAIRHOPE — Daphne senior defensive back Al Woodard called game with an interception in the final minute to preserve the Trojans’ 16-13, rivalry win over the Fairhope Pirates within Class … more
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Bayside Academy senior Tait Moore takes in the scene at the Orange Beach Sportsplex after one of his two touchdown catches helped the Admirals take down the Makos 35-14 on Friday, Oct. 13.
Bayside Academy's Tait Moore guides Admirals to victory with a 35-14 win over Orange Beach
ORANGE BEACH — Bayside Academy senior Tait Moore led the Admirals to a 35-14 victory over the Orange Beach Makos with two of his team’s five touchdowns in Class 4A Region 1 action … more
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The new career leader in points-after tries made at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is now Spanish Fort alum Matt Quinn thanks to eight extra points in the Blazers’ 56-35 win over South Florida on Saturday. The former Toro also owns UAB’s school record for career PAT percentage and has a couple more marks in his sights for his redshirt senior season.
Spanish Fort’s Quinn new point-after-try record holder for UAB Blazer football
Matt Quinn further established his name in the record books of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s football program after he became the career leader in point-after tries made with 146. more
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The Daphne Trojans and Fairhope Pirates will clash for the 25th time this Friday night at Fairhope Municipal Stadium with kickoff set for 7 p.m. Daphne enters 2-1 within Class 7A Region 1 and Fairhope enters 0-3.
In-county rivalries on tap for Baldwin County football teams in Week 8
All 12 of Baldwin County’s varsity football teams will be in action in Week 8 of the regular season where three intra-county matchups span different classifications as the region playoff standings get … more
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After his third pick-six on Friday, Gulf Shores senior Braden Jackson also stole the win from Week 7's Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week contest.
Jackson’s third pick-six steals win for Gulf Shores DB in Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week
Gulf Coast Media readers were drawn by the pick-six magnet as Gulf Shores senior Braden Jackson stole the win from the most recent Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week. Jackson’s third … more
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Robertsdale’s Kyle Stanford meets with the officials before the Class 6A Region 1 game against Spanish Fort at JD Sellars Stadium on Oct. 14, 2022. In his fifth year at the helm of the Golden Bear program, Stanford was relieved of his head coaching duties on Tuesday, Oct. 10.
Stanford relieved as head football coach at Robertsdale High School
Robertsdale will be searching for a new head football coach ahead of the 2024 season after Kyle Stanford was relieved of his duties on Tuesday, Oct. 10. He will remain the Golden Bears’ … more
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Spanish Fort’s Cole McConathy and Foley’s Perry Thompson were recently named to rosters for the 37th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic set for Dec. 16 in Mississippi as two of 26 athletes committed to Division I colleges. Pictured is McConathy, a Louisville pledge, in action against Baldwin County on Sept. 8 and Thompson, an Auburn commit, on the field against Fairhope on Oct. 5.
Spanish Fort’s McConathy, Foley’s Thompson and Scott named to Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Football Classic
The 37th annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Football Classic will feature two players and a coach from Baldwin County at the contest scheduled for Dec. 16 at Southern Mississippi. Spanish Fort … more
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St. Michael freshman Gunner Rivers (17) warms up with senior Martin Corte (22) ahead of the Cardinals’ Class 4A Region 1 contest against the Satsuma Gators on Thursday, Sept. 21, at Fairhope Municipal Stadium. With his fourth straight game with more than 250 passing yards, Rivers overtook the lead in MaxPreps’ state rankings as of Monday, Oct. 9, with 1,985 passing yards through seven games.
Baldwin County football roundup: Spanish Fort, St. Michael roll to big region wins
The Spanish Fort Toros and St. Michael Cardinals rolled to big wins in their respective regions Friday night where both allowed single-digit points to their opponents and staked claim to second place … more
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Gulf Shores senior Braden Jackson moves around a Williamson Lion en route to the end zone after he intercepted a pass Friday night in Class 5A Region 1 action at home. It marked the third pick-six of the season for the defensive back.
Gulf Shores extends undefeated streak with 45-13 win over Williamson
GULF SHORES — In their first game as the top-ranked team in Class 5A , the Gulf Shores Dolphins pushed their season-opening win streak to seven games with a 45-13 victory over the Williamson … more
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Bayside Academy senior Tait Moore looks for more yards after a first-down catch in the first half of the Admirals’ Class 4A Region 1 contest against the T.R. Miller Tigers on Freedom Field in Daphne Friday night. Moore scored on the ground and through the air but the Admirals’ comeback attempt in the final minute fell short by a 31-17 margin.
Bayside Academy’s comeback attempt against T.R. Miller falls short, 31-17
DAPHNE — Bayside Academy had two chances to construct a game-winning drive in the final minutes of Friday’s Class 4A Region 1 game against T.R. Miller, but both resulted in turnovers and … more
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Foley senior kicker Matt Owen and the Lions celebrate their 21-17, rivalry win over the Fairhope Pirates on Smith-Pigott Field at Ivan Jones Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 5. It served as Foley’s second straight win in the series that held its 101st installment.
Foley retains bragging rights with 21-17, rivalry win over Fairhope
FOLEY — The Pride of the Blue and Gold trophy is staying in Foley for another year after senior Kolton Nero’s second rushing touchdown gave the Lions a 21-17 lead over the rival Fairhope … more
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The USA Archery National 3D Collegiate Championship took over the Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley on Oct. 14, 2022. Returning for this weekend’s competition marks the seventh year Foley has hosted the collegiate archery championships.
USA Archery National 3D Collegiate Championship returns to Foley for seventh year
FOLEY — The USA Archery National 3D Collegiate Championship is returning to Foley for the seventh year in a row bringing with it teams from across the country for a shot at the title this … more
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The Gulf Shores Dolphins take the field at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium for their Class 5A Region 1 contest against the UMS-Wright Bulldogs on Sept. 15. In the newest edition of the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s state poll on Wednesday, Gulf Shores climbed to No. 1 for the first time in program history.
Gulf Shores football climbs to No. 1 for first time in program history
There’s a new No. 1 team in the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Class 5A state poll and for the first time in school history, it is the Gulf Shores Dolphins. The defending state … more
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