Trinity players Josh Watkins, Weston Epperson and Clay Finkelstein look on as Randy Ragsdale addresses the media during Wednesday's Champions Challenge press conference. (Staff Photo)
Staff Report
(August 12, 2010)
It is somewhat different but Weston Epperson isn’t complaining.
The Trinity senior receiver has been a part of plenty of the Wildcats’ jamborees over the last few years, most of them on their home field. But this year, he and the seniors get a special treat.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control has approved its Revenue Sharing Plan that will return $1.2 million to its member schools as early as this fall. The action was taken Wednesday at its annual summer meeting in Montgomery. The AHSAA Legislative Council also met recently.
HUNTSVILLE – Quarterback Justin Evans of Midfield rushed for 64 yards on 12 carries and passed for 58 yards and a touchdown on a 4-of-7 performance to lead the North All-Stars to a 14-7 win over the South in the 2010 Alabama All-Star Week Football All-Star Classic.
HUNTSVILLE-- North teams continued their success in All-Star Sports Week basketball competition here Thursday night at the University of Alabama-Huntsville’s Spragins Hall. Both boys and girls All-Star squads widened their series leads with victories.
HUNTSVILLE - The North All-stars slugged four home runs in game No.1 Wednesday to beat the South 11-0 and followed with a 12-1 victory to sweep All-Star Week softball doubleheader Wednesday night at Huntsville's Kiwanis Softball Complex.
Alabama All-Star Week will begin its final appearance in Huntsville on Monday.
Then it’s back to where it all started in 1997.
The City of Montgomery awaits the All-Star Sports Week’s return after it left in 2005. The event was moved to Huntsville due to renovations in the Montgomery Civic Center for what was supposed to be a three-year tour.
The brother combination of C.K. and Glenn Irby combined to limit Leroy to five hits in a 5-4 victory in the first game of the AHSAA Class 2A state championship at Paterson Field on Tuesday.
The two teams meet again on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Riverwalk Stadium...
UMS-Wright eliminated the River Region's last team from the AHSAA playoffs in Alabama Christian last Friday. The Bulldogs play Alexandria on Thursday in the Class 4A championship series. (Staff Photo)
Staff Report (May 10, 2010)
It doesn’t happen often but the River Region got shut out in this year’s Alabama High School Athletic Association Baseball Championships.
Alabama Christian Academy’s loss to UMS-Wright last Friday assured the Montgomery area of no team in the finals, the first time that has happened since 2007.
Results of Alabama High School Athletic Association state baseball championships held at Riverwalk Stadium and Paterson Field. Read More >>Comments (0)
A schedule mix-up with the Huntsville hosts has necessitated a change in the scheduled times for Saturday’s AHSAA State Soccer Tournament finals at the John Hunt Soccer Complex. Friday’s semifinals are unaffected.
Results of the semifinal round of Alabama High School Athletic Association state baseball playoffs. Winners advance to the state finals to be held in Montgomery May 11-15 Read More >>Comments (1)
GROVE HILL – Dalton Raybon’s single scored Cody Bell with two outs to lift Alabama Christian Academy to a 7-6 win over Clarke County and a sweep of the Class 4A quarterfinal series on Friday at the Stephens Complex. ACA won the first game 13-0... LUVERNE – Corey Hale pitched a no hitter in a 3-0 win and the Luverne Tigers held off Trinity, 6-4, in the second game to advance to the semifinals of the Class 3A playoffs on Friday. (MORE)
Results of the second round of Alabama High School Athletic Association state soccer playoffs (sub-state). Winners advance to the state semifinals in Huntsville.
Teams and coaches selected for the North-South boys and girls soccer competition during the 14th annual Alabama All-Star Sports Week July 12-16 in Huntsville have been announced by Steve Bailey, director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association. Read More >>Comments (0)
Results from the AHSAA Sub-Regional, including the Central and South brackets. Schedule was revised due to snow in the central and south portion of the state.
The bracket of the Central Regional basketball tournament scheduled Feb.16-20 at Alabama State University has been adjusted to coincide with the host university’s home basketball schedule.
MOBILE – Alabama’s All-Stars posted two fourth-quarter touchdowns in a matter of 13 seconds to take a 21-13 come-from-behind victory over Mississippi on Saturday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in the 2009 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Football Classic.
Hoover celebrates the Class 6A state championship after its win over Prattville on Friday. (Staff Photo)
Staff Report
(Dec. 5, 2009)
TUSCALOOSA – Hoover posted four touchdowns in the first half and then fought off defending champion Prattville’s furious comeback as the Bucs closed out the Super 6 State Championships with a 28-23 Class 6A victory.
TUSCALOOSA – Ki-Shawn Powell’s 5-yard run with 1:29 remaining gave Reeltown a 16-8 victory over Clay County in the Super 6 Class 2A state championship game at Bryant-Denny Stadium Friday afternoon.
TUSCALOOSA – Brantley rolled up 361 yards total offense Thursday afternoon and captured the Bulldogs’ first Class 1A state football championship since 1998 at the University of Alabama’s Bryant-Denny Stadium. The Bulldogs defeated Hackleburg, 28-13.
River Region Sports breaks down the second day of the games of the Super 6 with predictions. All games will be played at Bryant-Denny Stadium on the campus of the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa.
Prattville and Hoover have met three times for the Class 6A state title and will make it four on Friday at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. (Photo contributed)
Staff Report
(Dec. 1, 2009)
The location for the Class 6A and other state championships have changed to the campus of the University of Alabama but the teams in the highest classification are still the same. Prattville will make its fifth trip to the championship game and the fourth time it will face Hoover.
Twelve teams have emerged from the original playoff field of 192 to advance to the Alabama High School Athletic Association Super 6 state football championships to be played at Tuscaloosa’s Bryant-Denny Stadium for the first time on Thursday and Friday.
The two-day championship event kicks off on Thursday with three finals scheduled, followed by three more on Friday.
Results for the semifinal round of the AHSAA state football playoffs on Friday. Winners advance to the Super Six championships at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Thursday and Friday.
Only two defending champions survived an intense third round of state football playoff action Friday night to advance to this week’s Alabama High School Athletic Association semifinals.
Results from the third round of the AHSAA state football playoffs and the AISA state championships to be held at Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium at Troy University.
All eight Class 1A region champions have advanced though the second round into the quarterfinals of the Alabama High School Athletic Association state football playoffs.
Jamal Golden and the Wetumpka Indians advance to the second round to face top-ranked Auburn on Friday. (Photo by Chris Dunn)
Contributed
(Nov. 9, 2009)
All six defending state champions advanced out of the first round into this week’s second round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association state football playoff Friday (Nov. 13).
The Prattville defense will attempt to lead the Lions back to the Class 6A state title beginning Friday. (Photo by Mark Dunn)
Compiled by RRS Staff
(Nov. 5, 2009)
Here is a brief look at each team from the River Region that will open football playoff action on Friday. Teams are listed in alphabetical order beginning with teams in the AHSAA and followed by teams in AISA.
Thirteen high school football teams take unbeaten records into the 2009 AHSAA state football playoffs, which begin this week with 96 first-round games on tap.
Schedule and results of Week 9 of high school football in the River Region. If two teams from different classifications are playing, the game is listed in the highest classification. Visiting team is listed first.
Standings for high school football teams in the River Region through Week 8 of the season. This is the final week of region play for most teams in AHSAA.
Schedule and results of Week 1 of high school football in the River Region. If two teams from different classifications are playing, the game is listed in the highest classification.
River Region Sports, the latest news media outlet in Montgomery and the tri-county area, is excited to announce a brand new way in which high school football fans can keep up with local games on Friday nights.
Beginning this weekend, River Region Sports will provide live updated scores of games involving teams in the River Region. Scores will be updated beginning with halftime and continuing through the final score.
Results and Schedule and of the preseason week of high school football in the River Region. If two teams from different classifications are playing, the game is listed in the highest classification. Read More >>Comments (0)
The eight-member football coaching staff that will lead the Alabama team in the 23rd annual Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic Dec. 12 in Mobile’s Ladd-Peebles Stadium has been announced by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association (AHSADCA).
Alabama High School Athletic Association Executive Director Steve Savarese announced Wednesday that T-Mobile has awarded the AHSAA and the state of Alabama the 2009 T-Mobile Invitational basketball tournament.
AHSADCA director Steve Bailey announces the return of Alabama All-Star Sports Week to Montgomery in 2011 at a press conference on Wednesday at the AHSAA offices. Seated to his right are AHSAA executive director Steve Savarese and associate executive director Joe Evans. (Staff Photo)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
Steve Bailey admitted the difficulty to make the decision regarding the future location of Alabama All-Star Sports Week.
The current city, Huntsville, has done a marvelous job as host, he stated.
But it wasn’t home.
The event will return to its original site beginning in 2011 after spending six years in Huntsville. The announcement came on Wednesday at a press conference at the Alabama High School Athletic Association offices. Read More >>Comments (0)
Alabama All-Star Sports Week is officially returning to the Capital City, River Region Sports has learned.
The Alabama High School Athletic Director and Coaches Association, Alabama High School Athletic Association and the City of Montgomery are expected to make it official during a press conference at the AHSAA offices on Wednesday.
Linemen from several high schools participated in the final camp at Huntingdon College on Tuesday before the start of preseason practice. (Staff Photo)
Staff Report
Even though high school preseason practice is about to begin, it never hurts to get in one more camp.
HUNTSVILLE – North All-Star MVP William Johnson turned in the kind of point guard performance coaches dream about. The Decatur star, who scored 13 points in the North’s 75-72 win over the South Thursday night in the 65th playing of the North-South All-Star game, also sank 5-of-6 free throws to seal the win.
The North All-Stars outscored the South 14-6 in the third quarter Thursday night and went on to post a 50-45 win in the 13th annual All-Star girls basketball contest.
The North girls edged the South in four games Thursday afternoon in volleyball.
HUNTSVILLE – The North girls beat the South 3-0 and the North boys won over the South 2-0 in the 13th annual All-Star Sports Week’s prep soccer competition Tuesday night at John Hunt Park. The North improved its overall series record to 7-1-1 in girls play and 5-3-1 in boys.
LAMP's Miller Norman will play in Monday's Alabama All-Star Sports Week baseball game. (Staff Photo)
Staff Report
Miller Norman has come full circle in his pursuit of excellence when it comes to the game of baseball.
When the 2009-10 school year begins next month, no longer will he be in the shadows of his former teammates Austin White, Richard Deloney or even those who moved on from the squad that played for the Class 3A state championship two years ago.
On Monday, Norman begins his role as part of the South squad in the Alabama All-Star Sports Week baseball game in Huntsville. He is one of six players from the River Region participating in the game, which is set for a 4 p.m. start at Joe Davis Stadium. Read More >>Comments (0)
High school coaches and athletes from across the state will venture to Huntsville beginning Sunday for the annual Alabama All-Star Sports Week, which runs July 13-17.
But could All-Star Week return to its roots in the near future?
Three-time defending Class 6A state champion Prattville will face G.W. Carver at Cramton Bowl on Friday night, Aug. 21, to kick off an expanded 2009 al.com Champions Challenge Prep Football Classic series hosted by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association (AHSADCA).
The Alabama Sports Writers Association recently announced its all-state softball teams as well as its Super All-State team.
Prattville's McKenzie Kilpatrick was selected as the Class 6A Hitter of the Year while Lauren Webster of Alabama Christian Academy and Caroline Alter of St. James were named first team in Class 4A. Courtney Baker of Hooper Academy and Haley Johnson of Edgewood Academy were named to the AISA team.
Oxford and Hoover are set for the fourth-annual Champions Challenge at Cramton Bowl... Faulkner will offer free football clinic... Durant signs... City Golf Tourney moved back... Autauga Academy has new coach
Senior Andrew Bergoon shot a second-round 4-under 68 Tuesday at Prattville’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Course to help Cottage Hill Christian snap Montgomery Academy’s stranglehold on the AHSAA Class 3A state golf championship.
Brantley's Anthony Gulley attempts to lay down a bunt in the Bulldogs' 3-1 win over Athens Bible on Tuesday. (Staff Photo)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
The Bulldogs (25-10) are one win away from their first state championship in baseball after a 3-1 victory over Athens Bible School in the Class 1A state championship at Paterson Field.
By the numbers for the AHSAA State Baseball finals, which begin Tuesday at Paterson Field and continues through Friday at both Paterson and Riverwalk Stadium.
Severe rains and flooding have caused postponement of many athletic events on Thursday, including the Alabama Independent School Association state finals at Paterson Field... Game between Trinity and Dadeville to be moved.
Trinity's series win over LAMP started with Cam Ransburgh's leadoff single in Game 1. The Wildcats will look to advance to the Class 3A semifinals against Dadeville. (Photo by Mike Peacock. Order at www.fotosbymichael.smugmug.com)
Staff Report
When Alabama Christian Academy coach Don Gilliam learned that the Eagles’ quarterfinal-round Class 4A series against Bibb County would be pushed back a few days, he did what most coaches would do in the situation.
Schedule a practice game.
Baseball teams will be back in action on Tuesday for the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs, which were interrupted by a scare from the Swine Flu epidemic that has threatened the state.
Alabama High School Athletic Association activities will resume Tuesday following the tentative schedule outlined last week when the postponement of all events was made, Executive Director Steve Savarese announced Monday.
With the three Huntsville area school systems re-opening Monday, members of AHSAA Medical Advisory Board and Central Board of Control all agreed it would be safe to resume activities.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association is postponed all athletic events immediately due to probable cases of swine flu that shut down three Huntsville-area school systems. The announcement came late Wednesday from the AHSAA office.
Events include quarterfinal-round series in baseball, second-round action in soccer, the state outdoor track championships in Gulf Shores and softball area tournaments.
Montgomery Academy's Major Lee shot a 2-under 70 to lead his team to the Class 3A Section 1 tournament win on Monday at Lagoon Park. (Staff Photo)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
Major Lee was calm and collected on Monday and that contributed to his low round in the Class 3A Section 1 tournament at Lagoon Park. He shot a 2-under 70 to lead Montgomery Academy to the tournament title and a berth in next week’s sub-state at Ballantre Golf Club in Pelham.
Schedule for the first round in the Alabama High School Athletic Association state soccer playoffs. All games scheduled for Tuesday. (River Region teams in bold.)
Trinity's Andrew McCoy and the Wildcats will compete against defending champion Montgomery Academy in the Class 3A sectional at Lagoon Park on Monday. (Staff Photo)
Staff Report
Montgomery Academy will have plenty of competition for its attempt at a seventh-consecutive state golf title next week. More than likely, their biggest tests will come from today’s sectionals.
The Eagles along with Trinity and Cottage Hill are expected to be among the top teams in next week’s Class 3A tournamen in Prattville. The three squads will have a tuneup today at Lagoon Park in the Section 1 tournament.
Two longtime football coaches, a track coach, baseball coach, two basketball coaches, a tennis and volleyball coach, a veteran game official and a legendary public address announcer were inducted as the 19th class of the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame Monday night, at the Renaissance Hotel at the Convention Center in Montgomery.
Carver's Meghan Perkins attempts to drive through a handful of Patriots in Friday's Class 5A semifinal game in Birmingham. (Photo by Dennis Victory) To order more photos of this or other games, visit www.kdpsportsphotos.com
By Paul Beaudry
RRS Correspondent
BIRMINGHAM – When Carver took the first lead of the game, it came on a basket by Alondra Gray.
When it tied the game with less than a minute left, it was Gray again.
But the Wolverines spent too much energy between the two that they wound up on the tail end of a 58-56 loss to Brewer in the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Class 5A girls basketball semifinal on Thursday at the Birmingham Jefferson Civic Center Arena.
Carver's Shatavia Farris will be a key to the Lady Wolverines' success in Friday's Class 5A semifinal game against Brewer. (Photo by Dennis Victory) To order more photos of this or other games, visit www.kdpsportsphotos.com
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
With more bad news, the G.W. Carver Lady Wolverines become more determined to right the ship.
The Wolverines head to Birmingham today with the idea of reversing the bad karma that has been a part of the program since Feb. 16 when a melee broke out during the boys’ game against Valley. The school learned on Thursday that the boys' team would be banned from playing any tournaments next season.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association ruled that G.W. Carver would continue on restricted probation and would not be allowed to participate in tournaments next season. The ruling is a result of a fight that broke out during the Class 5A semifinal game between Carver and Valley on Feb. 16. (Photo by Dennis Victory)
Staff Report
The Alabama High School Athletic Association has penalized G.W. Carver High School with a $2,600 fine and banned the school from playing in any tournaments in 2009 according to a release by the AHSAA. Read More >>Comments (0)
LAMP's Jay Taylor attempts a shot while avoiding the block by Madison Academy's Steven Flatt in Wednesday's Class 3A semifinal. The Tigers were eliminated after an 86-68 loss. (Photo by Dennis Victory) To order more photos of this or other games, visit www.kdpsportsphotos.com
By Paul Beaudry
RRS Correspondent
BIRMINGHAM – For a half, LAMP’s defense had Madison Academy’s Kerron Johnson tied up on offense.
Then came the second half and the Golden Tigers simply had no answer for a 28-point performance from the three-time defending Class 4A champion. Johnson finished with 32 points and helped the Mustangs finish ninth-ranked LAMP’s season with a 86-68 win at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex Arena on Wednesday. Read More >>Comments (0)
St. Jude's Shundray Davis found the lane difficult to navigate on Tuesday. But she still managed to score 21 points in the Lady Pirates' loss to Cold Springs. (Photo by Dennis Victory) To order more photos of this or other games, visit www.kdpsportsphotos.com By Paul Beaudry
RRS Correspondent
BIRMINGHAM - Shundray Davis scored 21 points and Teralesha Baity added 14 points but it wasn't enough as St. Jude's season came to an end on Tuesday in the Class 2A state semifinals.
Recap of all games from the first day of the AHSAA State tournament in Birmingham.
Shundray Davis could be the difference when the Lady Pirates open state semifinal action today in Birmingham. (Photo by Dennis Victory)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
The look on the face of Teralesha Baity was priceless. When asked what it would be like to return to Birmingham and the Class 2A state semifinals, one might think the senior would be excited and busting at the seams to return for some fun and excitement in the Magic City.
"It's about winning it all," she said with a straight face.
"This time, we go to win."
The St. Jude Lady Pirates are determined not to have a repeat performance of last year's loss in the semis.
The G.W. Carver Lady Wolverines celebrated their Central Regional title last week. They hope to celebrate one more time in Birmingham with a 5A state championship. (Photo by Dennis Victory)
Staff Report
Take one glance at the Final 48, the new moniker for the Alabama State High School Association state finals in Birmingham. The name of the tournament might be different but the participants look familiar.
Lanier's Marquise Glaze goes for a layup but is fouled hard by Lee's Adrian Nelson, which led to the two players exchanging words in the fourth quarter of Lanier's 67-60 win.(Photo by Dennis Victory)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
Sidney Lanier High School is going back to Birmingham.
The path taken looks a lot like last year.
The Poets (22-8) got 26 points from Marquise Glaze and a solid defensive effort in the second half provided all that was needed in a hard-fought 67-60 victory over Robert E. Lee in the Class 6A Central Regional final at the Alabama State Acadome on Saturday.
LAMP's Gabe Brake goes for two of his 30 points in the Tigers' win on Saturday. LAMP earned its first-ever trip to the state finals with the victory over LaFayette. (Photo by Dennis Victory)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
Would it be safe to say that the LAMP Golden Tigers are saving the best basketball for last?
Coach Anthony Norris thinks so.
The Tigers played an almost flawless first half and cruised through the second on the way to an easy 83-61 victory over LaFayette in the finals of the Class 3A Central region on Saturday at the Alabama State Acadome.
Here are the schedule and results for the Alabama High School Athletic Association state finals held at the BJCC Arena in Birmingham, Feb. 24-28. Read More >>Comments (0)
The Lady Wolverines felt excitement and some remorse in their victory over Talladega on Friday. Carver's girls will play in Birmingham next week while the boys' team will not be allowed to participate. (Photo by Dennis Victory)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
Although her words didn't say it, the eyes of G.W. Carver athletic director and girls head coach Michelle Simmons were easy to read.
After a tumultuous week, she was relieved to have something positive to talk about, namely, the Lady Wolverines 75-68 win over Talladega in the Class 5A Central Regional championship game on Friday. Read More >>Comments (0)
Jay Taylor leans in for a shot against Greene County in Thursday's Class 3A Central boys semifinal at Alabama State's Acadome. The Golden Tigers advanced to the finals with a two-point win. (Photo by Dennis Victory)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
Get used to it.
LAMP High School needed a few minutes to catch up with it surroundings during Thursday's late tilt in the Class 3A semifinal round against Greene County.
Once the Golden Tigers got their bearings, they found a way to contain the inside game of the Tigers and earn a hard-fought 75-73 win. Read More >>Comments (0)
Montgomery Academy's Lacretia Young races for the basket against Greene County in Thursday's Class 3A Central semifinal matchup. The Lady Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs. (Photo by Dennis Victory)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
The Montgomery Academy Lady Eagles were expecting plenty of backcourt pressure from Greene County in the Class 3A Central Regional semifinal.
But not as much as the Lady Tigers provided.
Greene County forced 28 turnovers, including 12 in backcourt, as part of its 65-35 victory over MA on Thursday. The Tigers converted the turnovers into 27 points. Read More >>Comments (0)
Lanier's Jamie Washington looks for landing room during the Poets' two-point win over Murphy. They will play Robert E. Lee Saturday in the regional final. (Photo by Dennis Victory)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
Sidney Lanier was set up again to deal with another disappointing loss that included losing a big lead late.
Only this time, Marquise Glaze had other ideas.
The Poets survived a comeback by the Murphy Panthers to earn a 74-72 victory and advanced to the Class 6A Central Regional final on Saturday. Lanier will face Robert E. Lee for the second straight year in the regional final. Read More >>Comments (0)
Looking for a lane, Lanier's Ashley Henley drives against Murphy defenders on Wednesday. The Lady Poets were denied a trip to the regional final. (Photo by Dennis Victory)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
Murphy girls coach Fannie King-Brown may have had one advantage well before the Lady Panthers' advanced to the Class 6A Central Regional final with a 45-30 victory over Sidney Lanier on Wednesday.
She got to see her opponent in person the week before the two teams met. Read More >>Comments (0)
Fans were a large part of the brawl that took place on Tuesday at the Alabama State Acadome. Carver received word on Wednesday that it would not be allowed to participate in the regional final. (Photo by Dennis Victory) Staff Report
The Alabama High School Athletic Association has ruled that the G.W. Carver boys team has been placed on restrictive probation and will not be allowed to particpate in the Class 5A regional final on Friday. Talladega has been declared the winner of the Class 5A Boys Central Regional. Read More >>Comments (0)
Carver's Roquez Johnson (left) and Enrique Florence of Valley wrestled each other to the ground during Tuesday's Class 5A semifinal game at the ASU Acadome. The altercation spread to the baseline where more players and fans became involved. The game was called with Carver declared the winner. (Photo by Dennis Victory)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
G.W. Carver is headed to the Class 5A Central Regional final on Friday, but not the way the Wolverines planned.
The Wolverines defeated Valley, 52-37, in a game that ended prematurely with a bench-clearing brawl that involved players and fans who spilled onto the court during what turned out to be the final seconds of the game. The game was officially called at the 6:32 mark of the fourth quarter. Read More >>Comments (0)
Carver's Shatavia Ferris goes for two in the Lady Wolverines' win over B.T. Washington on Tuesday at the ASU Acadome. (Photo by Dennis Victory)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
It didn't seem like the G.W. Carver Lady Wolverines were in any trouble. Their lead was 10 points at halftime and all looked good for a trip to the Class 5A Central Regional final.
When you have a solid athletic program, it usually produces solid teachers, not only those who are successful on the court or field of play, but also successful in teaching their players how to become teachers and coaches once their playing days are over. No where is that a better example than at Auburn University at Montgomery. Read More >>Comments (0)
Both G.W. Carver and Sidney Lanier open regional play this week at Alabama State's Acadome. (Staff Photo)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
It's time to get our your brackets.
No, not the brackets for March Madness.
The Alabama High School Athletic Association Regional tournaments open on Tuesday with 128 teams looking to reach what is now called the Final 48 (formerly known as the Road to Birmingham). No matter what moniker is used, it's about making the state finals next week. Read More >>Comments (0)
Cody Chizmar hit two home runs including a grand slam to lead AUM to a 12-6 win over 11th-ranked Cumberland in the first game of a doubleheader. Cumberland held on in game two for a 7-6 win.
Daniel Holder (2-0) pitched into the sixth inning to pick up his second win of the season in the first game. Read More >>Comments (0)
Exclusive to River Region Sports: Below is video of Bryan Young's miracle three-pointer and ensuing free throw on Feb. 13, 2008, as LAMP defeated Dadeville High School.
LAMP coach Anthony Norris got an early Valentine's Day present on Friday with Bryan Young's heroics. The win put the Tigers in the Central Regional at Alabama State's Acadome for the first time in school history. (Staff Photo)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
Forgive Bryan Young if his feet haven't touch the ground for a couple of days.
The junior forward from LAMP High School may not have found earth due to an amazing shot and free throw he made that allowed the Golden Tigers to live another day in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Class 3A playoffs.
LAMP defeated Dadeville, 84-83, on Friday in the Class 3A Central sub-regional round at the Robert E. Lee gym. Read More >>Comments (3)
The Foley boys soccer team earned the Generals/LAMP soccer tournament championship Saturday, defeating host LAMP in a sudden death shootout in the final. Northview won the girls' bracket, beating Carroll-Ozark twice on Saturday with the second game coming in the finals.
"It was a good tournament. We had a lot of good teams here and everyone seemed pleased with the way things went," said LAMP coach Kathy Eiff. "We dealt with rain but overall, I think it went well and we look forward to next year." Read More >>Comments (0)
Christopher Bendolph goes for the slam in Brew Tech's victory over Elmore County on Friday. The Rams advanced to the Regional tournament for the first time in school history. (Photo by Mike Peacock) To order more photos of this or other games, visit www.kdpsportsphotos.com
Staff Report
The Brewbaker Tech basketball program took another step on Friday night, one that coach Chauncey Shines had been waiting seven years.
The Rams (25-4) advanced to the Class 4A South Regional on Friday with a convincing 83-57 victory over Elmore County High School in a game played at the Jeff Davis gym. Read More >>Comments (0)
With the Alabama High School Athletic Association declaring this past Monday as open season for soccer, local high schools needed a tournament, for starters.
Presenting the LAMP/Generals Soccer Tournament, co-hosted by LAMP and Robert E. Lee High School, which begins today at the YMCA soccer fields near AUM. The tournament will conclude Saturday with semis and finals. The tournament includes 24 high school teams across Alabama, with eight girls teams and 16 boys teams. Read More >>Comments (0)
Goodman hopes to lead the Lady Eagles to the South Sub-Regional with a victory over St. James on Thursday. (Staff Photo)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
The Alabama High School Athletic Association sub-regional round has arrived and the Alabama Christian Academy Lady Eagles look to be in great shape to advance to the South Regional next week in Troy.
Based on the record, 24-3, one would think so. But coach Chris Goodman isn't so sure. Read More >>Comments (0)
Local officials listened intently to instruction on Saturday during a special "Umpire Day" at Paterson Field. More than 25 high school umpires participated. (Staff Photo)
By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
Kevin Bradley has been a part of baseball for more than 31 years. Most of that time has been spent as an umpire. He's lasted that long for a reason.
"I love the game of baseball," he said. "This is my way of staying a part. I just have a passion for it."
Bradley along with several other baseball officials spent much of last Saturday tuning up for the upcoming college and high school baseball season. The groups were split by longevity with the less experienced umpires working at Pete Lee Field and others spending the day at Paterson Field. Several local high school teams participated in the event, which lasted all day. Read More >>Comments (0)
Trinity players Josh Watkins, Weston Epperson and Clay Finkelstein look on as Randy Ragsdale addresses the media during Wednesday's Champions Challenge press conference. (Staff Photo)
