Local Basketball Scores - Tuesday, November 12
Here are the local basketball scores from games played Tuesday, November 12:
Boys' Basketball:
Haleyville 78, Lamar County 56
Sports
Undefeated Yellow Jackets sting Eagles
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Yellow Jackets remain undefeated after beating the Cold Springs Eagles 28-6 on their own field.
WCHS loses to East Lawrence
Yellow Jacket Landon Kelley. (File Photo)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The East Lawrence Eagles defeated the Winston County Yellow Jackets 20-16 Friday in a game played mostly in the rain and marked, perhaps not coincidentally, by turnovers.
Registration for Haleyville Park & Rec basketball October 11-28
HALEYVILLE - Registration for Haleyville Park & Rec basketball will be taking place Tuesday, October 11, through Friday, October 28, at the Neighborhood Facilities Building, located off of Highway 13 South.
Local students named to AHSAA prep spotlights
WINSTON COUNTY - The fall sports seasons may be young, but local athletes are already making their mark.
Cross country teams compete in Brooks Invitational
FLORENCE - Cross country season kicked off for local teams Saturday, Aug. 27, as they traveled to McFarland Park in Florence for the Brooks High School Tennessee River Classic.
High School varsity volleyball 2022 schedules
WINSTON COUNTY - The high school fall sports season gets underway this Thursday, as several volleyball teams take to the court to begin their seasons.
New high school volleyball areas configured for 2023-2024
WINSTON COUNTY - The Alabama High School Athletic Association has released new realignments for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years. The following are the newly aligned areas for high school volleyball teams in the Alabamian's coverage area...
For safe hunting, remember the obvious
WINSTON COUNTY - Now that hunters have taken to the woods for archery deer season, Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Hunter Education Coordinator Marisa Futral hopes those using tree stands will remember to wear and use a vital piece of equipment, the full-body harness.
Online registration now open for trapping workshops
HAMILTON - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is offering a series of youth and adult trapping workshops throughout the state this winter.
Haleyville wins their Area Tournament
The Haleyville Lady Lions are Area volleyball champions. Front row, l-r:Kynlie Ward, Maegan McCullar,Emma Parson, Lily Tinch, Kaylee Riddle-All Tournament, Kaitlyn Burleson, Aynelise Vickery. Back row, l-r: Assistant Coach Sydney Burleson, Audrey Sibley-MVP, Adyson Robertson, Abby Tidwell, Savannah Fralix-All Tournament, Ashley Clark, Drew Norris, Coach Sadie Hall. (Courtesy photo)
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Lions won the Class 4A, Area 12 championship Wednesday, Oct. 13, defeating Fayette County 3-0. With the win, the Lions have punched their ticket to Regionals, which begin next week in Huntsville at the Von Braun Center South Hall.
Addison wins Area Tournament
The Addison Lady Bulldogs are the 2021 Class 2A, Area 13 champions, and will move on to the Regionals in Huntsville next week. Front row, l-r: Manager Emma Willingham, Addisyn Smothers, Area Tournament MVP; Bracie Rodgers, All-Area Team; Anna Grace Luker, Molly Gilbreath and Bailee Ory. Back row, l-r: Manager Arleigh Kate Smothers, Lauryn Cunningham, Hadley Butler, Olivia Gober, Dacey Baker, Abby Waldrep, All-Area Team; Lydia Ergle, Lexie Luker, Katie Barrett, Gracie Manley, All-Area Team, and Head Coach Kaydi Woodard.
ADDISON - The Addison Lady Bulldogs defeated Hatton 3-1 Wednesday night, October 13, to win the Class 2A, Area 13 volleyball tournament. With the win, the Lady Dawgs have punched their ticket to Regionals, which begin Wednesday, October 20, in Huntsville at the Von Braun Center South Hall.
HHS baseball named ALaBCA All-Academic Team
From l-r, Hayden Armstrong, Aaron Marshall and Camden Smith.
HALEYVILLE - The Alabama Baseball Coaches Association has named its 2020-2021 Academic Varsity Teams and All-Academic Senior Teams. Haleyville High School's 2021 varsity baseball team has been named an Academic Varsity Team...
Where local football teams rank in regional standings
WINSTON COUNTY - With the 2021 high school football regular season in its final weeks, the Alabama High School Athletic Association has released the standings for each region across all 7 classes.
Lady Lions defeat Hamilton 6-3
HAMILTON - The Lady Lions were no April Fool’s Day joke for the Hamilton Aggies Thursday, April 1, defeating their rival 6-3.
Lynn Bears roar back to 7-4 win
GUIN - The Lynn Bears started out on the wrong side of the scoreboard in their away game with Marion County High Tuesday, March 30, but were able to roar back to a 7-4 victory.
Lady Lions blow out Carbon Hill 15-2
CARBON HILL - The Haleyville Lady Lions were hot at the plate, blowing out Carbon Hill 15-2 Tuesday, March 30 in Bulldog territory.
Haleyville JV defeats Hamilton
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville’s junior varsity clashed with Hamilton’s Tuesday, March 30, coming away with the 3-1 victory.
Eli Cagle earned the victory, allowing only five hits and striking out 10. Reece McNutt led the Lions with two hits in two at bats.
Addison claims victory in series with Winston County
WINSTON COUNTY - The Addison Bulldogs rolled onto the Winston County High School campus Monday, March 29, and dominated their long-time rival on the baseball diamond, winning 16-6.
Lady Bears lose heartbreaker to Hubbertville 15-14
LYNN - The Lynn Lady Bears Varsity fought back after falling down by five runs in the second inning Thursday, March 11. The comeback fell just short though, with a 15-14 defeat to Hubbertville.
Lynn beats Brilliant 9-1
BRILLIANT - The Lynn Bears picked up where they left off earlier in the week in their battle on the baseball diamond against Brilliant, this time taking them down on the road 9-1.
Lady Jackets top Addison 4-2
ADDISON - The Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets traveled to Addison to take on their arch rival Thursday, March 11. The Lady Dawgs got one more hit than the Lady Jackets, but that didn’t translate into enough runs, and Winston County came out the 4-2 winner.
WCHS drops game to Falkville 17-4
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Yellow Jackets watched their home game against Falkville Tuesday, March 9, slip away early, not being able to recover 17-4 loss.
Lady Yellow Jackets lose to Cold Springs 7-4
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Lady Jackets fought hard all the way to the end, but Cold Springs pulled away for a 7-4 victory Tuesday, March 9.
Lynn softball takes decisive 20-4 victory over Brilliant
LYNN - While the Lynn Bears were taking care of business on the baseball diamond Tuesday, March 9, the Lynn Lady Bears were doing the same thing on the softball field, defeating Brilliant 20-4.
Lynn baseball wallops Brilliant 23-0
LYNN - The Lynn Bears defeated Brilliant 23-0 on the baseball diamond Tuesday, March 9, as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout.
Haleyville varsity baseball loses to Russellville 6-2
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville varsity Lions got their offense going in the second inning, but the Russellville Tigers were able to pull away in the fourth inning, ultimately defeating the Lions 6-2 Tuesday, March 9.
Haleyville JV falls to Russellville
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Lions junior varsity baseball team fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 6-4 loss to Russellville Tuesday, March 9.
Meek Lady Tigers defeat Addison 6-4
ARLEY - The Addison Lady Bulldogs worked hard to come back from a five-run deficit in the sixth inning, but it wasn’t enough to overcome their down-the-road rival Meek Lady Tigers, who came away with the 6-4 victory Tuesday, March 9.
Addison region champs; Meek state bound as third seed; Haleyville eliminated by Jacksonville in 4A action
The Addison Lady Bulldogs are the 2A North Region Volleyball Champions. Pictured on the front row, from left are: Addisyn Smothers, Bracie Rodgers, Hadley Butler, Anna Grace Luker, Bailee Ory. Back row: assistant coaches Susie Brewer and Melissa Cleghorn, Dacey Baker, Molly Gilbreath, Lydia Ergle, Abby Waldrep, Sunny Snoddy, Katie Barrett, Gracie Manley and Coach Kaydi Woodard.
HUNTSVILLE - The Addison Lady Bulldogs found themselves in a very familiar place Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Lady Dawgs, ranked No. 1, sailed through the 2A North Regionals without losing a set. AHS put down A16 winner Lexington in the first match 25-11, 25-15 and 25-12.
Area 2020 Football Schedules and Scores
Area 2020 Football Schedules and Scores
The following schedules will be updated with scores weekly.
Experience key to Jackets’ success this year
The Winston County High School Yellow Jackets
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Football has been a tradition at schools for many years. At Winston County High School, the first team began in 1920. With the exception of a handful of years in the 1920s and during World War II, scheduled games with area opponents have continued unobstructed. For the first time since 1945, WCHS has come closer than ever to not having football this season, due to the COVID-19
Powell takes the reins of Meek football
The Meek High School Tigers. The jersey for #12 Trint Ory is being held by Ory Frith and David Tidwell. Trint lost his life in a wreck in April and would have been a junior this year.
ARLEY - Houston Powell’s first year at the helm of the Meek Tiger football program is already full of challenges thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but one the team will rise up and overcome, just as they plan to do with their opponents this season.
Lynn Bears led by great group of seniors
The Lynn High School Bears
LYNN - The Lynn Bears, led by Coach Calvin Aldridge, are bringing back a great group of seniors for what they are hoping will be a great season.
Lions returning 20 seniors this year
The Haleyville High School Lions
HALEYVILLE - Chris Musso’s positive attitude and excitement over starting his second year at the helm of the Haleyville Lions varsity football team will outweigh any challenges the team will face this year during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bulldogs ranked #9 in preseason poll
The Addison High School Bulldogs. Not shown is Head Coach David Smothers.
ADDISON - Building on the winning path both he and his predecessors have created, Addison High School Head Football Coach David Smothers and his Dawgs are ready for a season that will be like none other.
Phillips standout athlete Alli Temple honored during 35th annual Bryant-Jordan Program
Alli Temple
BEAR CREEK - Phillips High School senior Alli Temple is one of just 104 high school seniors statewide to be named a Bryant-Jordan regional winner, and was honored Monday, April 13, in a televised program.
AHSAA provides guidance to principals and coaches regarding end of spring sports seasons
WINSTON COUNTY - The announcement Thursday by Governor Kay Ivey and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey that all Alabama public schools will be closed for traditional instruction for the remainder of the school year also means that the spring sports regular seasons and championships are also canceled.
Alabama's outdoors provides solutions for social distancing
By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
While Governor Kay Ivey and Dr. Scott Harris, Chair of the Governor's COVID-19 Task Force, work hard alongside other state, national, and private enterprise leaders to mitigate the effects of the novel coronavirus and bring its spread to a conclusion, it is important that people maintain the social distancing and other health recommendation standards.
Hunters encouraged to participate in avid turkey hunter survey
WINSTON COUNTY - Do you spend 10 or more days each spring turkey hunting in Alabama? If so, your observations in the field can provide valuable information toward the conservation and management of eastern wild turkey.
Winston County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony cancelled for 2020
WINSTON COUNTY - The Board of Directors for the Winston County Sports Hall of Fame has made the decision to cancel this year's induction ceremony, which would have taken place in July, due to concerns regarding Coronavirus-2019, or COVID-19.
Oakman wins LHS Invitational SB tourney
Macayla Wilkins goes for the tag at home plate for the Addison Lady Bulldogs.
By Melica Allen
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LYNN - Thirteen teams participated in the Lynn High School Invitational Softball Tournament Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, Feb. 29. Teams participating included Tharptown, Addison, Dora and Oakman in Pool A; Meek, Vina, Sulligent JV and Winston County, Pool B; Lynn, Hackleburg, Fayette, Sulligent and Fultondale in Pool C.
Lynn outscores Winston County 19-6
Austin Owens for the Winston County Yellow Jackets beats out the defense to first base.
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DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Lynn Bears heated up their bats Thursday, Feb. 27, defeating the Winston County Yellow Jackets in Double Springs. The Bears won by a score of 19-6.
The Bears took a 3-0 lead in the first inning, with Brandon Hill, Cade Tittle and Chance Majors scoring.
In the top of the second inning, Hill doubled to score John Bryan, making it 4-0.
Alabamian girls basketball all-stars
Coach of the Year - Senn Williams, Haleyville, Area champions, played in the regional semi-finals
All-Stars
Macey Butler
Addison, Sr.
Height: 5’5”
Position: G
Years as starter: 4
Season points: 256
Avg. pts. per game: 11
Three’s: 32
Free Throw %: 54
Season rebounds: 108
Avg. Rebs. per game: 5
Assists: 4
Steals: 3
Coach’s comments: She scored more than 1,000 points in her career. Macey is a great young lady who contributed to our team in so many ways.
Coach Franklin Graham
Taylor scores 1,000 points
Cade Taylor was presented a basketball in recognition of scoring his 1,000th point on Jan. 14, against the Sulligent Blue Devils. The Winston County High School senior is the son of Matt Taylor and Mandy Taylor.
Deshler wins in extra inning over Haleyville
John Miller Lawson slides into home for a run Saturday against the Deshler Tigers.
HALEYVILLE - Haleyville Lions stayed in it until the end, but Deshler pulled away late in a 4-3 victory on Saturday, Feb. 22. The game was tied at three, with Deshler batting in the top of the eighth when Brayden Buckner hit a solo homer.
Haleyville lost despite out-hitting Deshler seven to four.
Deshler opened up scoring in the second inning, when Logan James reached on a dropped third strike.
The Lions evened things up at three in the bottom of the seventh inning on an error that scored one run for Haleyville.
Haleyville drops loss to 6A Jasper
Hayden Tidwell holds a Jasper runner close at first base.
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Lions could not get their bats going in the second game on Saturday, Feb. 22. They lost to Jasper 13-1. The Lions lost 4-3 in extra innings to Deshler earlier that morning.
Jasper scored six runs in the sixth inning. Jasper's big inning was driven by a walk by Kaden Shelton, a fielder's choice by Braxton Turnbow, an error on a ball put in play by Jon Burton, and a double by Shelton.
Garrett throws shutout against Deshler
Kaleb Garrett is shown hurling a pitch to a Deshler Tiger batter. Garrett only allowed one hit in the game and no runs.
HALEYVILLE - Kaleb Garrett didn't allow a single run as Haleyville Lions junior varsity defeated Deshler 6-0 on Saturday, Feb. 22, at HHS. Garrett allowed just one hit.
Haleyville pulled off the big victory without ever scoring many runs in an inning. The most they scored was two in the fourth.
The junior varsity got things started in the first inning when Brody Gravitt singled on a 1-1 count, scoring two runs.
Garrett was credited with the victory for Haleyville. He surrendered zero runs on one hit over five innings, striking out nine.
Alabama Wildlife Federation's Quad Cities Wild Game Cook-Off March 14
TUSCUMBIA - Take a walk on the wild side and enjoy some good old-fashioned food, fun and fellowship at an Alabama Wildlife Federation (AWF) Quad Cities’ Wild Game Cook-Off!