Jada Coleman set to lead Eagles Volleyball
Current Montgomery Academy Middle School Volleyball Coach, Jada Coleman, has been promoted to Head High School Volleyball Coach.
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Bianca Jackson takes the reigns at Carver
Carver High School has officially named Montgomery native, Bianca Jackson, as the next head coach of the program. Jackson has spent time playing collegiately at the Division I level, and also brings with her college coaching experience as well.
Ashworth & Russo take home the 2026 Jimmy Hitchcock Award
The YMCA of Greater Montgomery hosted the 67th annual Jimmy Hitchcock Award banquet at Frazier Church. This year's male and female recipients included Anna Russo from Montgomery Catholic and Robert Ashworth from Montgomery Academy.
Southside Selma name Josh Thacker Head Football Coach
The Southside Selma Panthers spent Thursday evening welcoming in their new head football coach Josh Thacker.
Rams ready to hit the football field in 2026
Brewbaker Tech is set to make its debut on the football field next fall, and leading the charge for the Rams will be head coach Justin Hannah.
Trojans celebrate Girls Tennis state title
St. James holds a pep rally to celebrate their Girls Tennis Team for bringing home the 4A-5A State Title.
Saints introduce new faces of Football & Boys Basketball
Monday morning, the Selma Saints introduced the newest members of their athletics staff. Former Southside Football Coach Charles Moody named the next head coach of the football program. The next Boys Basketball Coach was also announced. Jonathan Harris will take over that program.
Huntingdon Women's Soccer signs hometown product Kirsten Thomas
Montgomery Academy's Kirsten Thomas has elected to stay close to home to continue her soccer career at Huntingdon College.
Ashworth honored at the 2026 Bryant-Jordan Awards
Montgomery Academy's Rob Ashworth was honored at the 2026 Bryant-Jordan Awards as the recipient of the Larry Striplin Jr. Scholar Athlete Award.
Local Athletes names "Player of the Year" by the Alabama Sports Writers Association
Both Devin Melton and Braden Gordon were named "Player of the Year" by the Alabama Sports Writers' Association at the Mr. & Ms. Basketball Luncheon.
Thunderbirds fall in state title game
The Park Crossing Thunderbirds fall to Hazel Green 67-47 in the first 6A Girls State Championship.
Trojans season comes to a close in the state semi-finals
The Charles Henderson Girls' Basketball Team's season came to an end in the 5A Girls' semi-finals as they fell to Moody 59-51.
Park Crossing looks to defend their state title against Hazel Green
The Thunderbirds are headed back to the AHSAA 6A Girls State Championship Game, where they will take on Hazel Green.
Catholic's season comes to an end in the semi finals
The Catholic Knights' season came to a close as they fell to Good Hope 61-45 in the AHSAA 4A Girls Semi-Finals.
Panthers look to bring the "blue map" trophy home to Selma
The Southside-Selma Panthers took down Whitesburg Christian in a thriller to advance to the AHSAA 3A Boys State Championship Game.
Eagles return to the state championship game to defend their title
The Montgomery Academy Eagles will return to the 3A boys state championship game after defeating Lauderdale County 60-50.
The Trojans set to return to the 3A Girls Title Game
After defeating Mars Hill Bible 76-56, the St. James Trojans once again punched their ticket into the 3A Girls State Title Game.
Montgomery Catholic takes on Fairfield in the Central Regional Final
The Knights and the Tigers battle in out on the hardwood for Regional championship.
Sylacauga and Marbury compete for the 5A Boys Central Regional Final
The Bulldogs and the Aggies combine for over 100 points in an offensive shootout.
Pleasant Grove and Montgomery Catholic meet in the 4A Girls Central Regional Final
The Knights take down the Spartans to keep their season alive.
Charles Henderson falls in Regional Finals
The Trojans come up short in the 5A Boys South Regional Championship Game against LeFlore.
Lady Trojans capture Regional Crown
The Charles Henderson Girls' Basketball Team captured the 5A Girls South Regional Title over St. Paul's.
Southside-Selma defeats Bayside Academy for Regional Crown
The Southside Selma Panthers defeated Bayside Academy for the 3A Boys South Regional Championship.
Eagles head to Birmingham to defend their title
Montgomery Academy defeated Midfield in the 3A Boys Central Regional Championship Game to punch their ticket to Birmingham to defend their state title.
Trojans punch their ticket to Birmingham with a win over Midfield
The Saint James Trojans are headed back to Birmingham to avenge their loss in the State Title Game a year ago. The Trojans take down Midfield to claim the Girls 3A Central Regional Crown.
Eagles come up short against Midfield
Montgomery Academy comes up short against Midfield 60-30 to finish the season 13-17.
A 21 point day by Ellis lifts Montgomery Academy over Lee-Scott
The Eagles defeated Lee-Scott Academy 62-47 to keep their hopes alive of another state title.
St. James defeats Lee-Scott in Central Regional
The St. James Trojans defeated Lee-Scott to stay alive in the AHSAA Basketball Post Season.
Soloman Marlow signs with Miles
Trinity's Soloman Marlow signs to continue his football career at Miles College.
Tallassee wrestling wins second straight duals state championship
Coach John Mask earned his 700th career duals victory en route to Tallassee wrestling winning back-to-back state titles
Coaches react to AHSAA reclassification separating public and private schools
The AHSAA approved a reclassification that separates public and private schools. Local coaches spoke to us about how this impacts their teams
AHSAA approves public-private split for postseason competition
The new classification system will take place starting in the fall of 2026.
Seven River Region Athletes nominated for Mr. Football
Seven student-athletes from across the river region were named as finalists for the 2025 Mr. Football Award. Jackson High School's EJ Crowell named Mr. Football for 2025.
Park Crossing girls basketball handles Wetumpka
Defending state champion Park Crossing girls basketball showed why they're a top 5 team in the state with a win over Wetumpka.
Park Crossing boys basketball tops Wetumpka 65-55
Defending state champion Park Crossing girls basketball showed why they're a top 5 team in the state with a win over Wetumpka.
Aubrey Blackwell reintroduced as Montgomery Catholic head coach
"It took a blink of an eye" for Aubrey Blackwell to say yes to returning as Montgomery Catholic's head football coach.
Upcoming Hoop With Heart showcase combines high-stakes high school basketball with a vital health message
The Hoop With Heart Basketball showcase will take place Saturday, January 17 at The Montgomery Academy.
Former longtime Saint James School football coach Jimmy Perry passes away
Perry, who retired from Saint James in 2023, led the school to its first state championship in school history in 2022.
Montgomery Academy boys basketball overpowers Saint James
Defending 3A State Champions Montgomery Academy boys basketball overpowered Saint James 64-25 on Friday night.
Saint James girls basketball dominates Montgomery Academy
On the night Saint James honored Kaitlin Mitchell for reaching 1,000 career points, the Trojans dominated Montgomery Academy girls basketball 87-14.
Aubrey Blackwell returns to Catholic
Aubrey Blackwell returns to Montgomery Catholic to once again serve as the Head Football Coach of the Knights. Blackwell previously served as head coach at Catholic from 2015-2020.
Hayden Stockton promoted to Head Football Coach at St. James
After serving as the strength and conditioning coach for the Trojans, Hayden Stockton earns the title of head coach of the Saint James Football Team.
Jonathan Chandler named Opelika Head Football Coach
After one season at Montgomery Catholic, Jonathan Chandler takes the head coaching position with Opelika High School.
Bill Clark honored as Alabama Football Legend
Bill Clark, who led Prattville to two state titles and became UAB's winningest coach, was honored as the IS4S Bowl's 2025 Alabama Football Legend
Avery Dunnam makes history with Faulkner volleyball signing
Faulkner signee Avery Dunnam became the first Lee-Scott Academy student to sign a college volleyball scholarship.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores from the Super 7 State Championship Games
Here are the final scores from the AHSAA Super 7 State Championship high school football games:
WATCH: Selma High student-athletes sign college scholarships
During the early signing period, Selma Linebacker Kristin Moore signed his name to the dotted line and will be playing college football next season at Oklahoma. Ma'Kiyah Jones is also signing to continue her athletic career at the college level, she will be playing volleyball for Wallace State Community College.
WATCH: Two Prattville Lions sign Division I Football Scholarships
Running back Tristin Blackmon and Defensive Lineman Jake McConnell both signed Division I Football Scholarships during the early signing period. Blackmon is headed to Bowling Green, while McConnell is off to Murray State.
WATCH: Four Pike Road student athletes sign Division I football scholarships
Four Patriots sign Division I football scholarships during the early signing period. Ja'Michael Jones (Ole Miss), Miles Khatri (West Virginia), Braylon Outlaw (Georgia Tech), Jordon Holmes (Kennesaw State.)
Katie Barton honored for 500 wins with Saint James
Saint James honored girls basketball head coach Katie Barton for achieving 500 career wins, all of which she earned with the Trojans
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from playoff semifinals
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from the semifinal round of the playoffs from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from third-round playoffs
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from the third round of the playoffs from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Lowndes Academy fall in AISA Class AAA state title game
The Lowndes Academy Rebels come up short, 32-14, against Chambers Academy in the AISA Class AAA state title game.
Macon East clinches the Class A AISA Football State Title
The Macon East Knights take down Escambia Academy 34-14 to claim the AISA Class A State Title.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from second-round playoffs
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from the second round of the playoffs from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from November 6-7
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from November 6-7 from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from October 30-31
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from October 30-31 from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Southside-Selma takes down Bullock County
The Panthers take down Bullock County 76-38 to finish the regular season a perfect 10-0. The Hornets finished the regular season with a 7-3 record.
Pike Road dominates at Charles Henderson
The Pike Road Patriots finished out the season with a big 45-0 win over Charles Henderson. The Patriots finish the regular season with an 8-2 regular season record.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from October 23-24
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from October 23-24 from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from October 16-17
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from October 16-17 from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from October 9-10
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from October 9-10 from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from October 2-3
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from October 2-3 from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Pike Road football dominates Park Crossing 54-7
Pike Road football cruised to a 54-7 win over the Park Crossing Thunderbirds at Cramton Bowl Thursday night.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from September 25-26
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from September 25-26 from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from September 18-19
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from September 18-19 from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
LaceUp on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from September 11-12
Check out the scores and highlights from Week 3.
Trinity looks to continue winning streak against ACA
This week's Laceup on the Gridiron Game of the Week features the ACA Eagles and the Trinity Wildcats. The Wildcats looking to continue their winning streak over the Eagles which has stood for several years now.
Eagles look to snap losing streak against rival Wildcats
This week's Laceup on the Gridiron Game of the Week features the ACA Eagles and the Trinity Wildcats. The Eagles come into the match up with a 2-1 record so far on the season, and look to snap their losing streak against Trinity that dates back to 2017.
Mayor's Cup features area high school volleyball teams
Montgomery Academy volleyball claims 2nd place at the Mayor's Cup among 20 teams including Catholic, Pike Road and PCA.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from September 4-5
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from September 4-5 from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Stanhope Elmore football dominates Percy Julian
Stanhope Elmore took down Percy Julian 40-0 Thursday night at 17 Springs behind running back Damarion Barnes
Lace Up on the Gridiron: Scores and highlights from August 28-29
Here are your high school football scores and highlights from August 28-29 from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Southside dominates Selma in Queen City Classic
Southside topped Selma 44-0 in the Queen City Classic on Thursday night at Memorial Stadium
Laceup on the Gridiron Game of the Week: Southside Selma gets their season underway with a historic rivalry
This week's Game of the Week will feature the historic rivalry between Selma and Southside Selma. This will be the first game of the season for Southside and head coach Charles Moody is excited to get their season underway in an exciting way.
Lace Up on the Gridiron: August 22 scores and highlights
Here are your high school scores and highlights from August 22 from Action 8's Lace Up Sports.
Lawrence O'Neal leads Tallassee in renovated J.E. "Hot" O'Brien Stadium
Tallassee football head coach Lawrence O'Neal talks about hosting Montgomery Academy in the first game at renovated J.E. "Hot" O'Brien Stadium
Montgomery Academy names a new Head Softball Coach
The Montgomery Academy announcing that former Alabama State Head Softball Coach Todd Bradley will now be taking the reigns of their program. Bradley brings with him to MA over two decades of experience coaching at the collegiate level.
Two-A-Days: Edgewood Academy
After going 3-6 last season the Wildcats bring in new Head Coach Joe Brewton in hopes of returning to the winning tradition associated with Edgewood Academy Athletics.
Two-A-Days: Macon East
The Macon East Knights are coming off an 8-3 season and a trip to the AISA Class A State Championship Game just a year ago, this year they look to take the next step and bring home the trophy.
Laceup Game of the Week: McBride preps his team for season opener at Tallassee
This week's Laceup Game of the week features the Montgomery Academy Eagles on the road at Tallassee. Head Coach of the Eagles, Ethan McBride discusses his team's eagerness to get the season started off on a positive note.
Two-A-Days: Hooper Academy
After a 0-9 season a year ago, the Colts look to turn things around going forward in the 2025-26 season.
Two-A-Days: Lowndes Academy
The Rebels coming off an 11-1 season from just a year ago, and a trip to the state title game where they fell to South Choctaw Academy. This season they aim to get back to the title game and bring home the trophy under their new head coach James Sampley.
Two-A-Days: Wetumpka
After a 7-4 season a year ago the Indians look for more in the 2025-26 season. Head Coach Bear Woods entering his fourth year at the helm with the freshmen he started with now seniors.
Two-A-Days: Stanhope-Elmore
After a 5-5 season a year ago, the Mustangs are ready to put together a winning season this year.
Two-A-Days: PCA Football
State champion coach Shane Moye aims to turn around the PCA football program in his first season with the Panthers
Two-A-Days: Reeltown Football
The Reeltown football team enters the season as defending state champions after dominating last year's 2A title game.
Two-A-Days: ACA Football
ACA football comes off a second-round playoff run. Now the Eagles look to build on their scrappy identity after losing several stars
Two-A-Days: Autauga Academy Football
Autauga Academy football went 9-2 in its first ASHAA season. And with returning veterans, the Generals are just getting started.
Montgomery Academy hires former Alabama State soccer coach
Montgomery Academy has hired former Alabama State coach Jodie Smith as the Eagles' varsity girls soccer head coach.
Two-A-Days: Prattville
After a .500 season a year ago, head coach Bobby Carr looks to bring the Prattville Football program back to glory in his first year at the helm.
Two-A-Days: Tallassee
In Lawrence O'Neal's first season as the head coach of the Tigers, he led them to a 9-3-1 record and to the third round of the playoffs. This season, O'Neal and the team look to take the next step and make a run to the state title game.
Two-A-Days: St. James
After going 6-5 last season, the Trojans embark on a new journey with interim head coach Larry Ware.
Two-A-Days: Billingsley
Head Coach of the Billingsley Bears, Lanny Jones, is back for this fourth season at the helm as he looks to improve on the teams 3-7 record from a year ago.
Two-A-Days: Pike Road
After a successful 10-4 campaign in 2024, the Patriots are looking to do the same in 2025.
Two-A-Days: Benjamin Russell
Following a 5-6 season a year ago, the Benjamin Russell Wildcats have a new head coach. Kirk Johnson takes over the program after leading the Catholic Knights to back to back state titles.
Two-A-Days: Bullock County
After a 5-6 season just a year ago, the Hornets are ready to add more games to the win column this year.
Two-A-Days: Booker T. Washington
The Golden Eagles finished up last season with a 5-4 record, but this season head coach DeAndre Austin and his team are hungry for more.
Two-A-Days: Park Crossing
Head Coach Charles Biggers enters his second year at the helm of the Thunderbirds, and is more determined than ever to lead Park Crossing to a successful season after finishing 0-9 just a year ago.
Two-A-Days: Percy Julian
Last year in Kenneth White's first year at the helm at Percy Julian the Phoenix finished up with a 5-5 overall record. This year, the team is young with several new starters including at the quarterback position.
