It is no secret athletes have to stay in shape to perform at their highest level. Whether they are a 300-pound offensive lineman or a 95-pound cross country star, everyone has his or her own plan to be in peak condition when it comes time to compete.
There is nothing new about seeing students helping out on the sideline of athletic events even when they are not a player but local athletic trainers have helped spark even more interest from students.
It did not take long for Elmore County to take control of its boys basketball game against Holtville on Thursday night. The Panthers gave up the first basket but Garrett Allen quickly responded with a 3-pointer and Elmore County never looked back, running away with a 64-42 victory in Class 4…
“Just keep doing what you’re doing.”
Scoring has come at a premium for the Elmore County girls basketball team. The Panthers are averaging just 34.2 points per game and they do not have a player averaging double.
After falling short of its goals in the state duals tournament, the Tallassee wrestling team bounced back in a big way. The Tigers grabbed three victories as a team in the annual Bulldog Brawl at Opelika on Monday.
I don’t remember when it exactly happened. I don’t even think there is one moment where I chose my favorite athlete as a kid but I am certainly never going to forget who it was.
Elmore County’s wrestling team was riding some momentum after winning the Class 1A/5A Region 3 title and the Panthers had their eyes set on hosting a semifinal match in the AHSAA Duals Championships but they ran into tough competition at Ranburne. Elmore County expected to have its hands ful…
Editor’s Note: This is the fifth in a series of stories analyzing the 2020 football seasons for the six Elmore County teams.
After strong performances at regionals, Tallassee had high expectations as it hit the road for the first round of the AHSAA Class 1A/5A Duals Championships. However, it fell short in a match that came down to the wire.
Reeltown knew it was going to have its hands full in a boys basketball matchup against Tallassee on Monday night.
It was recently brought to my attention someone overheard a fan say “Girls don’t count” when a local wrestler pinned a female during a match last week.
This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association high school basketball rankings. Teams are submitted for consideration by their area’s sports writers.
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth in a series of stories analyzing the 2020 football seasons for the six Elmore County teams.
Last Monday marked the first official day for baseball and softball teams to participate in throwing drills with the full roster. There are still some limitations on practice time and what can be done before the first day of practice Jan. 27 but the new period has brought plenty of excitemen…
After seeing its 11-point halftime lead disappear, the Stanhope Elmore boys basketball team needed someone to step up in the final moments of regulation against LAMP. The Mustangs turned to the hot hand of Dylon Williams, who already had a game-high 28 points at the time, and Williams delive…
After Tallassee jumped out to a big lead in its AHSAA Class 1A-5A Region 2 Duals match against Reeltown, Jake Debardelaben grabbed one of the most important victories of the night. Debardelaben pinned Reeltown’s Gabriel Bryant at 170 pounds to clinch the match for the Tigers, securing a spot…
After leading by as many as six points in the first half, the Tallassee boys basketball team saw its lead evaporate with just over a minute to go in the second quarter of Thursday’s game against Brew Tech. The Tigers were looking for a spark before the break and they got it from an unlikely source.
With the 2020 National Signing Day rapidly approaching, I have seen several high school athletes make last-ditch efforts on social media to get their clips in front of coaches and recruiters from across the country. I enjoy seeing that passion come out of young student-athletes who do not wa…
It would have been easy for the Tallassee girls basketball team to feel intimidated entering Thursday’s matchup with Brew Tech. The Rams went into the Tigers’ gym last season and walked away with a 82-point victory so mentally regrouping from that may have been the biggest obstacle.
Tallassee began Class 5A Area 4 basketball action with three consecutive home games in an eight-day span this week. The Tigers opened by hosting Valley last Tuesday when they split results with the Rams.
Despite taking a big step up in competition level by moving from Class 2A to Class 3A Region 4, Reeltown’s football team wasn’t looking to take it easy by any means.
The Tallassee boys basketball team found an unlikely source to bring a big momentum swing to Thursday night's game against Brewbaker Tech. Barry Purter scored two buckets in the final minute of the first half to break a tie and start an 18-0 run, putting the No. 7 team in Class 5A back in control.
Reeltown makes incredible run to title game
After falling to Tallassee in the Elmore County Tournament championship game, Elmore County’s basketball team got a much-needed break. The Panthers had played seven games in an 11-day span before a two-week break.
Tallassee wasted no time to get back to action on the basketball court after the holiday break. The Tigers began play in Class 5A Area 4 on Tuesday night when they hosted Valley as both teams have expectations of making some noise in the postseason.
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a series of stories analyzing the 2020 football seasons for the six Elmore County teams.
Five wrestlers placed in the top four of their weight classes as Tallassee finished third at the Julian McPhillips tournament at Saint James this weekend. The Tigers racked up 108 points and finished behind only Wetumpka and Saint James in the 19-team field.
More than two weeks had gone by since the Horseshoe Bend boys basketball team was on the court for a game and it showed Monday night in Eclectic. The Generals did not make a basket until the 1:23 mark of the second quarter and they could not dig out of the hole as Elmore County ran away from…
In the first half of the season, the Elmore County girls basketball team averaged 19.7 turnovers while assisting on just 2.5 shots per game. ECHS coach Amy Rachel hopes her team turned a corner in that area as the Panthers assisted on nine of their 10 field goals and turned the ball over jus…
When it comes to school-based events, Tallassee has a large following. Whether it be a football game or a Night of Bands, Tallassee fans always show up to support their alma mater. Now that fanbase has an official name, Tiger Nation. Tallassee Recreation Center program coordinator Courtney T…
As you have probably gathered, I love basketball. I advocate for the sport from youth leagues to the NBA and I want to see it grow as much as possible, especially in a state dominated by football.
We’ve all heard the cliché, “Nothing is guaranteed.”
After a two-week break from the court, Elmore County and Horseshoe Bend returned to action to face off for the second time this season before area play begins. The Panthers again swept the Generals, running away with both games behind stout defense.
Issues could be arising for Ultimate Student-Athlete Academy founder Dustin DeVaughn, who had no qualms about admitting the fact he had lofty dreams at Thursday’s press conference in Prattville.
While trailing 63-21 late in the fourth quarter against Spanish Fort, Wetumpka quarterback Tyquan Rawls knew his high school career was close to an end. Both teams were in the midst of bringing in the reserve units but Rawls got one final play with some of his fellow starters.
Most teams around the state heard about Stanhope Elmore’s defensive front. The Mustangs had three players record at least 10 tackles for a loss and senior captain T.J. Jackson led the way from the middle of the line.
Brian Bradford saw plenty of success at Stanhope Elmore during his days as a Mustang. Before graduating, Bradford saw the Mustangs win a region title then he returned as an assistant coach from 2005-13, helping the team to six playoff appearances.
DL: Cade Bazzell, Edgewood senior
QB: Alex Johnson, Edgewood junior
The first day of the 2019 Indians Invitational did not go well for the Holtville wrestling team. The Bulldogs already had a limited number of wrestlers but even the ones competing struggled to find a rhythm on the mats.
Before I really start diving into my top sports moments of the decade, it’s important to give out some honorable mentions.
Tallassee boys basketball coach Keiven Mixson has wanted to see his team against tougher competition and he did just that over the weekend as the Tigers competed in the annual Dwight Madison Tournament in Montgomery. The Tigers fell just short against host Carver but they bounced back with a…
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of stories analyzing the 2020 football seasons for the six Elmore County teams.
The rumors surrounding Rush Propst’s return to the state of Alabama were confirmed Thursday morning. Ultimate Student Athlete (USA) Academy, a new prep school to be located in Coosada, held a press conference Thursday morning to introduce Propst as the head coach of the football team which i…
All season long, Eric Shaw was a standout on both sides of the ball for Reeltown’s football team. So it wasn’t a huge surprise when the South Carolina commit was named a finalist for the Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 2A Lineman of the Year.
Entering the season, the Tallassee boys basketball team felt like it had one of the better starting lineups throughout Class 5A. Some coaches don’t want to mess with that kind of confidence but Tallassee coach Keiven Mixson had no choice as sophomore guard Jalyn Daniels has shown plenty of i…
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