Ethen Gardner signs scholarship for Montavello bass fishing
When Ethen Gardner was 5, his whole birthday wish list consisted of fishing gear. Now the ACA senior has earned a Montavello fishing scholarship
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John Therrell joins Prattville as Defensive Coordinator
Prattville High School has hired John Therrell as its new defensive coordinator. joining new head coach Bobby Carr
Montgomery Academy's Sophia Cho signs to play soccer at Emory
Sophia Cho signed her letter of intent Wednesday at Montgomery Academy to play soccer at Emory University next fall.
Opelika High School names new athletic director
Craig Montel currently serves as Opelika Middle School's athletic director, head 7th grade football coach, head baseball coach and PE teacher.
AHSAA Finals: Montgomery Academy vs. Mars Hill Bible
In the AHSAA 3A Boy's State Championship Game, the Montgomery Academy Eagles defeated Mars Hill Bible to capture the program's first state title.
AHSAA Finals: St. James vs. Lauderdale County
In the AHSAA 3A Girl's State Championship Game, the St. James Trojans fell to Lauderdale County in overtime by a final score of 58-52.
AHSAA Finals: Trinity vs. Good Hope
In the AHSAA Girl's 4A State Championship Game, the Trinity Wildcats defeated Good Hope 67-27 to clinch their third straight state title.
AHSAA Final 4: Marbury vs. Ramsay
In the AHSAA Girl's 5A semi finals, the Marbury Bulldogs fell to Ramsay 65-53.
AHSAA Final 4: Park Crossing vs. Hazel Green
In the AHSAA 6A Girl's semi finals, the Park Crossing Thunderbirds took down Hazel Green 56-54. Park Crossing will face Chelsea in the Championship Game on Saturday.
AHSAA Final 4: Trinity vs. Plainview
In the AHSAA Girl's 4A semi finals, Trinity defeated Plainview 67-43 and will face Good Hope in the Championship Game on Friday.
AHSAA Final 4: Montgomery Academy vs. Glencoe
In the AHSAA Boy's 3A semi finals, Montgomery Academy defeated Glencoe 84-49 and will face Mars Hill Bible in the Championship Game on Friday.
AHSAA Final 4: St. James vs. Sylvania
In the AHSAA Girls 3A semi finals, St. James took down Sylvania 63-44 to punch their ticket into the Championship Game. The Trojans will face Lauderdale County on Friday.
Highland Home girls basketball falls in state semis after historic run
Highland Home girls basketball fell in the AHSAA semifinals; Gevonne Cooper and Janya Foster reflect on the team's closeness
Brantley boys basketball advances to AHSAA State Championship
Andre Parks, Jadyen Parks and Jon Harper Kilcrease talk about standing one win away from Brantley boys basketball's first title in 30 years
AHSAA Regionals: Park Crossing vs. McGill-Toolen (Boys)
In the AHSAA 6A Boy's South Regional Final McGill-Toolen defeated Park Crossing.
AHSAA Regionals: Park Crossing vs. McGill-Toolen (Girls)
In the AHSAA 6A Girl's South Regional Final the Park Crossing Girls took down McGill-Toolen to punch their ticket to the final four.
AHSAA Regionals: Benjamin Russell vs. Chelsea
In the ASHAA 6A Girl's Central Regional Final the Benjamin Russell Wildcats fell to Chelsea by a final score of 57-26.
AHSAA Regionals: Briarwood Christian vs. Marbury
In the AHSAA 5A Girl's Central Regional final the Marbury Bulldogs secured their spot in the final four with a 49-42 win over Briarwood Christian.
AHSAA Regionals: Trinity vs. Catholic
In the ASHAA 4A Girl's Central Regional Final the Trinity Wildcats defeated Catholic 65-48 to advance to the final four in Birmingham.
AHSAA Regionals: Montgomery Academy vs. Lee-Scott Academy
In the AHSAA 3A Boy's Central Regional Final the Montgomery Academy Eagles took down Lee-Scott Academy 68-35 and will move on to the final four in Birmingham.
AHSAA Regionals: Houston Academy vs. Wilcox Central
In the AHSAA 3A South Regional Final Wilcox Central fell to Houston Academy in overtime by a final score of 52-49.
AHSAA Regionals: St. James vs. Midfield
In the AHSAA 3A Girl's Central Regional the St. James Trojans topped Midfield to punch their ticket to the final four in Birmingham.
Highland Home girls basketball reaches first States since 2001
"It's very emotional for me," Highland Home girls basketball coach Gevonne Cooper said. "It just feels great, to bring our school history."
Brantley boys basketball earns state bid
Brantley boys basketball beat J.F. Shields 57-49 to advance to the AHSAA State Championships
Valiant Cross wins first-ever AISA basketball state title
Valiant Cross boys basketball head coach Letwan Hall said he never had to worry about his team getting into the gym. He had to work harder to get them out of the gym.
AHSAA Regionals: Park Crossing vs. Theodore
In the AHSAA Boy's 6A South Regional Park Crossing defeated Theodore 59-49.
AHSAA Regionals: Wetumpka vs. McGill-Toolen
In the AHSAA Boy's 6A South Regional Wetumpka fell to McGill-Toolen by a final score of 39-30.
AHSAA Regional: Pike Road vs. McGill-Toolen
In the AHSAA 6A Girl's South Regional the Pike Road Patriots fell to McGill-Toolen 39-33 in overtime.
AHSAA Regionals: Park Crossing vs. Murphy
In the AHSAA 6A Girl's South Regional Park Crossing defeated Murphy 56-32.
AISA Playoffs: Valiant Cross vs. Hooper Academy
In the AISA Class AA Boy's Semi Finals Valiant Cross defeated Hooper Academy 55-46.
AISA Playoffs: Evangel Christian vs. Springwood
In the AISA Class AA Boys Semi Finals Evangel Christian Academy fell to Springwood 54-53
AHSAA Regionals: Selma vs. Sylacauga
In the AHSAA 5A Boy's Central Regional Sylacauga defeated Selma 51-50.
Eight Percy Julian student athletes sign National Letter of Intents
Eight members of the Percy Julian football team signed their National Letter of Intent to play college football.
AISA Playoffs: Lowndes Academy vs. Southern Academy
In the AISA Class AA Girl's Semi Finals Lowndes Academy punched their ticket into the Championship Game with a 34-15 win over Southern Academy.
AHSAA Regional: Charles Henderson vs. LeFlore
In the AHSAA Boy's 5A South Regional Charles Henderson fell to LeFlore in overtime 60-59.
AHSAA Regionals: Marbury vs. Shelby County
In the AHSAA Girls 5A Central Regional Marbury defeated Shelby County 54-43.
AHSAA Regional: Andalusia vs. UMS-Wright
In the AHSAA 5A Girls South Regional Andalusia came up short against UMS-Wright 52-40.
AHSAA Regionals: Selma vs. Briarwood Christian
In the ASHAA 5A Girls Central Regional Selma comes up short against Briarwood Christian 44-28.
AHSAA Regionals: Brewbaker Tech vs. Vigor
In the AHSAA 5A Girls South Regional Vigor defeated Brewbaker Tech 45-31.
AISA Basketball Playoffs: Wilcox Academy vs. Lakeside
In the Quarterfinals of the AISA Girls Class A Playoffs, Lakeside defeated Wilcox Academy 43-31.
AHSAA Regionals: Luverne vs. Abbeville
In the AHSAA Girls 2A South Regional Abbeville defeated Luverne 54-38.
Seven Pike Road Patriots sign to play college football
Seven Pike Road Patriots make a decision as to where they will play college football in the fall.
AHSAA Regionals: Highland Home defeats Lanett
In the AHSAA 2A Girls Central Regional the Highland Home Flying Squadron took down the Lanett Panthers 39-32.
AHSAA Regionals: Georgiana falls to JF Sheilds
In the AHSAA 1A Boys South Regional the Georgiana Panthers fell to JF Sheilds 49-46.
AHSAA Regionals: Brantley takes down Southern Choctaw
In the AHSAA 1A Boys South Regional the Brantley Bulldogs took down Southern Choctaw 64-49.
Montgomery Academy punches their ticket to the Central Regional with a win over Glenwood
The Montgomery Academy Eagles take down Glenwood 73-31 to advance to the Central Regional.
Vinson twin duo signs to Jacksonville State & AUM
DJ & Addi Vinson both sign to continue their athletic and academic careers at the collegiate level. DJ signing to Jacksonville State for football and Addi signing with AUM for volleyball.
Six Knights sign on Signing Day
Montgomery Catholic had six Football players sign on Spring National Signing Day. Those student athletes include Wilson Hodges, Kamden Miller, Gavin Phelan, Jo'Tavion Pierce, Garrett Sanford, and Aaron Taylor.
Park Crossing boys basketball wins Area championship
The Park Crossing boys basketball team beat Russell County 59-56 to win the AHSAA 6A Area 3 Championship. The Thunderbirds will host Sub-Regionals on Saturday.
Montgomery Catholic names new head football coach
The Class 5A state champion Montgomery Catholic Knights have named a new head football coach.
AHSAA announces Super 7 locations for the next four years
The AHSAA Super 7 Championships will be held at Birmingham's Protective Stadium & South Alabama's Hancock Whitney Stadium for the next four years.
Kirk Johnson leaves Montgomery Catholic for Benjamin Russell
Two-time state championship coach Kirk Johnson is leaving Montgomery Catholic to take over the football program at Benjamin Russell High School.
Hall of Fame coach Jimmy Foshee remembered in Millbrook
People in Millbrook took time to remember the life of Hall of Fame high school football coach Jimmy Foshee.
Stanhope Elmore Hall of Fame Coach Jimmy Foshee has died
The AHSAA has announced the death of Stanhope Elmore Hall of Fame football coach Jimmy Foshee.
Percy Julian honors coach Bryant Johnson, 2020 State Champs
Percy Julian High School honored its basketball head coach Bryant Johnson and the 2020 team as the Phoenix hosted Enterprise
Taegan Scott signs to Pensacola State
Alabama Christian Academy's Taegan Scott signs her letter of intent to play volleyball at Pensacola State College.
MA's Julie Gordon named NFHS National Coach of the Year
“This has been an incredible journey,” Gordon said. “I don’t remember the state championships because of the wins. I treasure them because of the girls who played on those teams, the relationships we had and the memories we shared together."
Former Tulane Assistant Coach joins AHSAA as an Assistant Director
Former Tulane offensive analyst and wide receivers coach Caleb Ross is set to join the ASHAA as an assistant director.
PCA Athletic Director joins the AHSAA Staff as Assistant Director
PCA Athletic Director, Tara Osborne, is set to join the AHSAA Staff on January 6th as an Assistant Director.
Montgomery Academy Volleyball Coach announced retirement
Montgomery Academy Volleyball Coach, Julie Gordon, announces her retirement after 46 years at the helm. Throughout her time as head coach Gordon owns a record of 1,645 wins and 438 losses.
Bobby Carr introduced as Prattville football coach
Longtime coach Bobby Carr was introduced as Prattville High School's new football coach after one year at Carver
Prattville High School names Bobby Carr their next head football coach
Prattville High School names Bobby Carr as their next head football coach. In 2024 Carr was the head coach at Carver High School where he led the Wolverines to a 6-3 record.
LACEUP: Two local football teams win 2024 state championships
Action 8 News says congratulations to Montgomery Catholic and Reeltown, our two local teams that won 2024 high school football state championships.
Reeltown football wins 2A State Championship
The Reeltown Rebels win their first AHSAA football title since 2009 behind Ja'Markius Smith's MVP performance
Catholic takes down Moody to claim their second straight State Title
The Catholic Knights defeated the Moody Blue Devils 17-14 in the AHSAA 5A State Title Game to claim their second straight State Title.
Wadley defeats Maplesville in the 1A State Championship Game
Wadley took down Maplesville 37-1 in the AHSAA 1A State Football Championship
Southside Selma brothers sign to Auburn
Twins Derick and Eric Smith signed their letters of intent to play Division I Football at Auburn University.
Carver's Tristan Norman & Anthony Rogers sign to play at Texas A&M and Ohio State
Carver High School student athletes, Tristan Norman and Anthony Rogers, signed their letters of intent to play football at Texas A&M and Ohio State.
ACA's AC Walters signs to play football at Troy
Alabama Christian Academy's AC Walters signed his Letter of Intent to play Division I Football at Troy next season.
LACEUP: High school football playoff championship game schedule set
Here's who will be taking the field for the AHSAA high school football championship games.
LACEUP: Semifinal high school football playoffs
Here are your Week Four (semifinal) high school football playoff scores and highlights.
LACEUP: Semifinal high school football playoff schedule set
Here's who will be taking the field for the semifinal round of the AHSAA high school football playoffs, including the Class 7A finals.
LACEUP: Quarterfinal high school football playoffs
Here are your Week Three (Quarterfinal) high school football playoff scores, your Class 7A semifinals and highlights.
Gabby Barrera signs to Ball State University for Tennis
Montgomery Academy's Gabby Barrera signed her Letter of Intent to play division I tennis at Ball State University.
Jenna McClendon signs to Middle Tennessee for Basketball
Prattville Christian's Jenna McClendon signed her Letter of Intent to play Division I Basketball at Middle Tennessee State University.
LACEUP: Third round high school football playoff schedule set
Here's who will be taking the field for the third round of the AHSAA high school football playoffs, including the Class 7A Semifinals.
War Eagle Dive Club makes a brave splash in Auburn
Auburn kids are learning to conquer their fears from new heights. War Eagle Dive Club, led by Auburn's diving coaches, is making a splash
LACEUP: Second round high school football playoffs
Here are your Week Two high school football playoff scores and highlights.
Francie Morris signs to Samford for basketball
Trinity's Francie Morris signed her Letter of Intent to pursue her college basketball career at Samford University.
Kaytie Chandler signs to UT-Martin for softball
Prattville's Kaytie Chandler signed her Letter of Intent to The University of Tennessee- Martin to play softball.
Miya Tatum signs to Tuskegee for Softball
Macon East's Miya Tatum signed her letter of intent to pursue her college softball career at Tuskegee University.
Kaylee Midkiff signs to Tennessee Tech
Hooper Academy's Kaylee Midkiff signed her Letter of Intent to play softball for Tennessee Tech University.
Trinity's Flemming Hall signs to Auburn
Trinity's Flemming Hall signs his Letter of Intent to play college baseball at Auburn University.
Quinn Hambrite steps down as the head football coach at Charles Henderson
In a post on his Facebook page, Charles Henderson head football coach Quinn Hambrite announces that he will be stepping down from the position.
LACEUP: Second round high school football playoff schedule set
A total of 104 schools have made it to the second round of the AHSAA high school football playoffs. Here's who will be taking the field once again.
LACEUP: First round high school playoffs
Here are your Week One high school football playoff scores and highlights.
Trinity's Eden Pendleton signs to Jefferson State Junior College
Trinity Presbyterian's Eden Pendleton signed to Jefferson State Junior College to continue her career as a golfer. During Pendleton's time at Trinity she has helped bring home a girl's golf state championship and a state runner-up finish.
LACEUP: First round high school football playoff game schedule set
The AHSAA football playoffs will feature 104 first-round games.
LACEUP: Week 10 high school football
Here are your Week Ten high school football highlights and scores from throughout the state.
Charles Henderson Football forfeits 5 games & fined for AHSAA rule violation
Charles Henderson High School's Football Team has been placed on probation, fined, & and has been forced to forfeit five games due to violating an AHSAA Transfer Rule.
PCA defeats Alexandria for the 4A AHSAA Volleyball State Title
The Prattville Christian Academy Panthers defeated the Alexandria Valley Cubs 3-1 to claim the AHSAA Volleyball State Title.
LACEUP: Week 9 high school football
Here are your Week Nine high school football highlights and scores from throughout the state.
AHSAA Volleyball Super Regionals
The road to the volleyball state championships ran through Montgomery today;: Check out highlights featuring Autauga Academy, Billingsley, PCA, Demopolis, Elmore County, Montgomery Catholic, and Trinity
Pike Liberal Arts facing heavy penalty for violating AHSAA Transfer Rule
After violating the ASHAA Transfer Rule, Pike Liberal Arts Football program has been fined and forced to forfeit six of it's previous games that it won in which an ineligible player participated.
Morgan Academy coach Jacob Webb talks about Caden Tellier
Morgan Academy retired the jersey of Caden Tellier after the quarterback died in August. We spoke to head coach Jacob Webb to learn about Caden's story
LACEUP: Week 8 high school football
Here are your Week Eight high school football highlights and scores from throughout the state.
LACEUP: Week 7 high school football
Here are your Week Seven high school football highlights and scores from throughout the state.
LACEUP: Week 6 high school football
Here are your Week Six high school football highlights and scores from throughout the state.
LACEUP: Week 5 high school football
Here are your Week Five high school football highlights and scores from throughout the state.
Stanhope-Elmore's Stallworth participates in the Braves 44 Classic
Stanhope-Elmore's Jackson Stallworth was chosen as one of the top 44 diverse student-athletes in the southeast to participate in the Braves 6th annual 44 Classic honoring Hank Aaron.
