Caleb is once again joined by co-host Lizi to discuss the possible long-term effects on high school sports as the coronavirus pandemic continues.
Less than two weeks after the final game before the AHSAA temporary suspension, spring sports athletes saw their worst fear come to life as the news came out there would be no more games for the remainder of the school year. Everyone’s attention quickly turned to the outgoing seniors who are…
Coaches around the state gathered around their phones and laptops Thursday afternoon with the hopes of some good news regarding the spring sports season. Unfortunately, those hopes did not last long as State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey confirmed the end of the year for all at…
Spring sports for 2020 officially over for Alabama high schools.
Best Senior: Zak Haynes, Tallassee
When coach Jared Jones took over the Elmore County wrestling program, he said it was imperative to make sure to take steps forward every year to help raise more excitement among the school and the wrestlers on the team. The Panthers made that look easy last year with seven seniors leading th…
As high school athletes wait to find out if they will return to the field this spring, it is easy to forget about some of the behind-the-scenes problems schools and athletic programs will face in the coming months. Whether the AHSAA’s suspension last another two weeks or another two months, …
Holtville senior Hunter Martin has worked tirelessly from one sport to the next during his high school career. His final season started off nicely as he helped lead the Bulldogs into the top 10 of Class 4A and they had goals to go even higher by the time the postseason arrived.
By the time the AHSAA made its decision to stop sporting events in the state, most schools had already accepted the news would be coming soon. However, that did not make it any easier for coaches and players to face the reality of the situation when the announcement was made Friday.
Once the new coronavirus hit the sports world, the dominos quickly started falling as games and events across the country were canceled and postponed due to the pandemic. The professional level took drastic efforts first with the NCAA and other colleges following suit so it was just a matter…
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When pitcher Aubrey Allen transferred from New Life Christian, the Elmore County softball team knew it was getting some extra talent for its pitching rotation. Allen said she was not sure how well she would do in her first few games but after a month of the season, she has proven herself in …
The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its first softball rankings of the year last week and several local teams made an appearance near the top of their classifications. But it was Elmore County and Tallassee’s softball teams who took the cake, earning the No. 1 spot in Class 4A an…
In the olden days before panic-buying became part of the national lexicon and when news of various cancellations and social distancing were mere rumors, two rival soccer teams gathered on the Hot O’Brien pitch to battle for bragging rights.
With the possibility of a shutdown looming large, the Elmore County baseball team took the opportunity to get as many games in as possible last week. The Panthers split a home-and-home with Reeltown before taking one of two games at Montgomery Catholic on Saturday.
The annual Wetumpka Softball Tournament brought plenty of talent, including five teams from last year’s state tournament and two defending state champions, to the city fields over the weekend. All five AHSAA schools from Elmore County were represented with Tallassee finishing on top but the …
The Wetumpka girls team racked up several strong finishes on its way to seventh place overall at the annual Auburn Early Bird track and field meet Saturday.
Noah Jones had not seen a ball off his bat reach the outfield grass all day but he stepped up when Wetumpka needed him the most. Jones knocked a single to left field, allowing Zach Morgan to score the winning run in the seventh inning of Friday’s 2-1 victory over Marbury.
One of the biggest goals of the AHSAA has always been to grow high school sports throughout the state. And with every seemingly tough decision usually comes a silver lining.
I’ve been in the sports world long enough to know you’re never going to make everyone happy.
As a part of the 2020-22 reclassification, the AHSAA released its new alignments for winter sports including new areas for basketball and sections for bowling in addition to its major wrestling change.
It did not take long for Jordan Walters to make her mark on the Wetumpka Softball Tournament over the weekend. Tallassee showed itself as a force in the first game of pool play and Walters was in the middle of it.
Despite being just an eighth-grader, Lindsey Brown needed just one season to make her mark on the Edgewood girls program. She was the youngest player on the court most nights but that did not stop Brown from staying positive and rising to the challenge.
G: Brooke Burkett, Stanhope Elmore junior
Being football coach and boys basketball coach just was not enough for Edgewood’s Darryl Free so he decided to take on even more challenges in his third year with the Wildcats. Free took over the girls program this season and despite seeing all five starters from last year’s team leave, the…
Wetumpka’s baseball team hit the road Saturday for a doubleheader at Millry and it made quick work of the competition. Wetumpka opened with a 15-4 win against Thomasville before taking it up another notch to defeat host Millry, 16-3.
Lily Gray reached on a fielder’s choice to third base, allowing Jules Thames to score the go-ahead run in Wetumpka’s 6-5 win over Central Phenix City on Saturday. The play capped a three-run inning for Wetumpka and Mya Holt recorded the final three outs as Wetumpka claimed the title at the A…
The squads for the 2020 AHSAA North-South All-Star Volleyball Games were announced Monday and for the first time, Elmore County coach Kim Moncrief will get to be on the sideline for it. Moncrief was named as one of three coaches on the South team for the July 20 competition.
The AHSAA released the list of their 2020 Bryant-Jordan region winners last week and Elmore County is represented by two student-athletes, one in each category. Wetumpka’s Isaac Stubbs earned the scholar athlete award for Class 6A Region 3 while Elmore County’s Hayden Holton was named the ho…
Lapatrick Brown scored on a single by Zach Nichols with two outs in the bottom of the sixth to give Elmore County a 3-2 victory over Marianna (Florida) on Friday night. Nichols led the team with two hits and reached base three times.
There was plenty of glory shared during Elmore County’s first three matches in Class 4A/5A Section 4. The Panthers scored 19 total goals as nine players got on the scoresheet to lead the team to three wins.
Coming off the heels of six victories, Elmore County’s baseball team knew it couldn’t continue to be that easy.
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Caleb and Lizi are back on the microphones with the start of Season 2!
Both Wetumpka and Elmore County found success on the softball field in Tallassee as it hosted the Purple and Gold Tournament last weekend.
Wetumpka rebounds well at soccer tourney
Every wrestler started with the same goal of reaching the AHSAA Championships in Huntsville next weekend. The final step before reaching that platform begins this Friday as the AHSAA Super Section tournaments are held in Montgomery and Birmingham.
Both Elmore County basketball teams took a three-game losing streak on the road to square off with Montgomery Catholic in the penultimate game of the season. The Panthers split the results on the court Thursday night with the girls team prevailing to build some momentum before the playoffs.
With the wrestling postseason quickly approaching, Tallassee’s Zack Haynes knew he had to get back on the mats to shake off any rust before competing in this weekend’s sectional tournament. After going more than three weeks without a match due to a shoulder injury, Haynes returned to the mat…
I am not sure how many times it has to be written about for people to start changing what they say but until I see those changes happen, I am going to keep writing about it. It used to just be a lazy way to insult someone and you could brush it off as a one-time thing but at this point, it’s…
Note: This will be updated with scores as results start to come in throughout the night.
Over the course of four quarters of Friday night’s boys basketball, the Dadeville Tigers sank 11 3-pointers en route to a 71-37 victory over the visiting Elmore County Panthers.
While the focus was on the Dadeville seniors, Elmore County’s Madison Britt stole the show in a non-area girls basketball game. The 6-foot junior posted a double-double scoring 13 points and grabbing 17 rebounds in the Panthers 41-23 victory on the road.
Monday marked the first official day of practice for baseball and softball teams. Players have been together for three weeks already during the AHSAA throwing period but there was a new sense of excitement when the players took the field for a full practice less than three weeks before the f…
After seeing its previous tournament cancelled due to severe weather, Stanhope Elmore added another challenge to its schedule and the Mustangs showed out as they prepare for the postseason. Stanhope racked up 175 team points, including two gold medals, to win Hornet Slam VI, finishing 12 poi…
With the soccer season rapidly approaching, both Elmore County teams are expected to be without some starters to begin but they are still excited to get back on the pitch and take another step forward as a program.
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