Battles was officially announced as Tallassee’s new football coach and athletic director on Thursday. (Photo by Michael Butler)

By Michael Butler
RRS Correspondent
(February 4, 2012)

The Tallassee City School Board has approved the hiring of Mike Battles, Jr. as head football coach and athletic director at Tallassee High School.

Contributed
(February 4, 2012)

AHSAA Class 6A 2011 cross country champion Carmen Carlos of McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in Mobile shattered the AHSAA state indoor 3,200-meter record here Friday with the fastest recorded time nationally this season on the opening day the 2012 Indoor State Championships at the Metro CrossPlex.

Justin Shanks (right) was one of 30 players from Prattville High School to sign a national letter of intent on Wednesday. (Staff Photo)

Contributed
(February 2, 2012)

National Signing Day is always a celebration.

In 2012, it may have been greater than normal in the River Region, if only due to the number of high school athletes that signed football scholarships.

Andy Pappanastos and Walker Van Hooser signed football scholarships with Ole Miss and Tulene, respectively, at a special ceremony on Tuesday. The players were joined by their family as well as several faculty and students.  (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(February 1, 2012)

Andy Pappanastos wanted a chance to kick in the Southeastern Conference.

Walker Van Hooser wanted a chance to play with his brother.

Both Trinity Presbyterian seniors will get their wish.

Pappanastos signed a letter of intent with Ole Miss while Van Hooser signed with Tulane during a special ceremony at Trinity on Tuesday.

Trinity’s Ken Whittle is one of four coaches to be inducted in the ABCA Hall of Fame on Friday. (Staff Photo)

Contributed
(January 20, 2012)

Four state baseball coaches and the AHSAA’s Director of Officials set to be inducted into the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame Friday night at the Birmingham Marriott Hotel.

T.J. Yeldon was named "Mr. Football" by the alabama Sports Writers Association. (Photo by Kristi Ingram, ASWA)

Contributed
(January 19, 2012)

Daphne running back T.J. Yeldon was named the 30th recipient of the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s Mr. Football Award Wednesday at the ASWA’s annual Player of the Year Awards luncheon hosted by Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association at the Alabama Activity Center.

Combined Reports
(December 31, 2011)

Alabama junior offensive lineman Barrett Jones announced he was returning for his senior season following Friday’s practice inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility… Courtney Upshaw and William Vlachos stated on Friday their intent to play in the Senior Bowl… According to reports by the Advocate (Baton Rouge), linebacker Trevon Randle and running back Jakhari Gore have left the team

Staff Report
(December 27, 2011)

High school basketball tournaments abound this week as the calendar flips to 2012.

New St. James head football coach Jimmy Perry (standing) was presented by AD Jerry Browning (seated) during a press conference on Friday. (Staff Photo)

Staff Report
(December 16, 2011)

Jimmy Perry likened his return to Montgomery as a pilgrimage.

Off fighting battles elsewhere, his heart never left home.

The former Robert E. Lee coach is back in Montgomery officially Friday accepting the head football coaching position at St. James. Players, parents and coaches were at the school gym to greet him.

Alabama All-Star quarterback Jameis Winston played a large role in his team’s win over Mississippi on Saturday. (Photo by William Gordon)

By Graham Dunn
RRS Editor
(December 12, 2011)

Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game Part 1 is in the books.

It’s not too soon to start thinking about next year since the city of Montgomery has just a two-year deal with the Alabama High School Athletic Association as well as the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association to keep the game at Cramton Bowl.