ADDISON - It came down to the wire on Saturday, April 20, with the Addison Bulldogs baseball team took victory on a dramatic walk-off single in the late innings that sealed their victory over Southeastern. The game was tied at one, with AHS batting in the bottom of the eighth when Kendrick Smith singled on a 0-1 count, scoring a run.
The Haleyville Lady Lions softball team fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 16-5 loss to Carbon Hill on Monday, April 22. Carbon Hill scored on a single by three Lady Blue Devils in the first inning.
The Lady Lions struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Carbon Hill, giving up 16 runs.
Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets stayed in it until the end, but Sulligent pulled away late in a 6-1 victory on Monday, April 22. The game was tied at one with Sulligent batting in the top of the sixth when the Lady Blue Devils singled on a 2-2 count, scoring two runs.
In the bottom of the fifth inning, WCHS tied things up at one. Sulligent scored three runs in the seventh inning.
HALEYVILLE - The Fairview Aggies fired up the offense in the first inning of the first round of the state baseball playoffs Saturday, April 20, but could not hold off the Haleyville Lions. The Lions took the first game 4-3, playing at home. The game was originally scheduled for Friday, April 19, but due to inclement weather was pushed back to Saturday.
Dalton Payne hit into a fielder's choice, scoring two runs for the Aggies.
Ben Lowman got the start for Haleyville. He surrendered three runs on three hits over five innings, striking out 12.
LYNN - The Lynn Bears made it a three-peat Monday, April 15, as Winston County baseball champions. They started their journey with a defeat of Winston County High School, in the county tournament that was hosted by Lynn High School, in a 13-5 victory.
Winston County fired up the offense in the first inning., with Austin Owens driving in a run on a single.
LYNN - The Addison Bulldogs baseball team easily did away with Meek 13-1 on Monday, April 15.
The Bulldogs got things started in the first inning. AHS scored two runs when Jake Wilson singled.
Addison notched five runs in the second inning. Hayden Lee, Wilson, Ty Tuggle, and Colten Tyree all moved runners across the plate with RBIs in the inning.
Lee led the Bulldogs to victory on the mound. He allowed six hits and one run over five innings, striking out four.
LYNN - During the championship game of the Winston County Baseball Tournament, Monday, April 15, Addison’s Bulldogs fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 7-3 loss to Lynn. Hosted at Lynn High School, the Bears scored on a walk by Riley Humphres in the first inning, a walk by Braden Cagle in the first inning, and a double by Chance Majors in the second inning.
Lynn fired up the offense in the first inning, when Dalton Gilbert was hit by a pitch, driving in a run.
LYNN - Addison Lady Bulldog assistant coach Jeremy Luker received a great birthday present Monday, April 15. The Lady Bulldogs captured the Winston County Softball Tournament championship by defeating Meek in a 5-4 barnburner.
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville golf team is sponsoring a 2-man scramble on Saturday, April 27. A shotgun start will begin at 9 a.m. Cost is $25. Lunches will be available for purchase. All proceeds will benefit the golf team.
MONTGOMERY – Jamie Lee, director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association, announced invitations have been issued to 100 boys and 100 girls basketball players who will participate in the AHSADCA’s Basketball Showcase planned for June 22. Ally McCollum and Gracie Hallman of Phillips High School, in Bear Creek, are among the invited from the Northwest Alabamian’s coverage area.
HALEYVILLE - Bikers for Christ is sponsoring a Poker Run Saturday, April 27, as a fundraiser for Little United Methodist Church in Haleyville.
Registration is from noon until 1 p.m. Cost is $25 per bike, with $5 for extra rider.
The Poker Run will start from the church located on Highway 195 at 65 County Road 11. The next stop will be at the Chevron in Double Springs and on to the White House Community off Hwy. 129, then back to the church.
MOULTON - The 18th Annual 4-Man Scramble On Mission Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 4, at Deer Run Course, in Moulton. To register, contact Ron Horton by email at ronhorton@centurytel.net, or call New Prospect Baptist Church, in Haleyville, at 205-486-9495. Cost is $200 per 4-man team. Hole sponsors are $100.
The Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets softball team defeated Brilliant 20-0 on Monday, April 15, as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout.
Emily Hill led WCHS to victory by driving in four runs. She went 3-for-3 at the plate. Hill drove in runs on a single in the first, a double in the second, and a single in the third.
Hamilton scored four runs in the third inning, but Haleyville Lions baseball still won 13-5 on Monday. The big inning for Hamilton came thanks to an error on a ball put in play by Drake Morris and Tayten Lann and a groundout by Jathan Jackson.
Gavin West was bad news for opposing pitchers on Monday, driving in five on three hits to lead Haleyville Lions junior varsity past Hamilton 15-8 on Monday, April 15. West drove in runs on a single in the first, a double in the second, and a single in the third.
2019 Baseball First Round Pairings
All series will be Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 unless otherwise noted. First round
for Class 7A will be April 26-27.
CLASS 1A
SOUTH SUB-STATE
Even though the Lynn Lady Bears gave up three runs in the third inning, they still defeated Hackleburg 13-4 on Friday, April 12. Hannah Taylor, Emily Bruns, and Porsha Skinner powered the big inning with RBIs.
Haleyville Lions JV defeated Phil Campbell 1-0 on Friday, April 12, as two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Kaleb Garrett induced a groundout from Francisco Casasola to finish off the game.
The pitching was strong on both sides. Haleyville pitchers struck out seven.
BRILLIANT - Isabella Calderon drove in four on three hits to lead Lynn Lady Bears past Brilliant 11-1 on Friday. Calderon drove in runs on a single in the first, a double in the third, and a single in the fourth.
The Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets softball team fell behind early and couldn't come back in an 8-2 loss to Addison on Thursday, April 11.
HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Lions baseball took both games of a doubleheader with Fayette Thursday, April 11, defeating Fayette County 4-2 in the second game.
Haleyville got things moving in the first inning, with Scott McAlpine hitting a solo homer.
John Whiteside gets to first base on a hit for the Lions. Whiteside drove in four RBIs on three hits.
HALEYVILLE - John Whiteside was clutch at the plate with ducks on the pond on Thursday, April 11, driving in four on three hits to lead Haleyville baseball past Fayette County 11-1 on Thursday. Whiteside drove in runs on a single in the second, a single in the third, and a single in the sixth.
HALEYVILLE - The Lady Lions fell behind early and couldn't come back in an 8-2 loss to Muscle Shoals on Thursday, April 11. Muscle Shoals scored on a sacrifice fly in the first inning and a single in the second inning.
The Lady Lions struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Muscle Shoals, giving up eight runs.
The Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets softball team struggled to get their offense going on Thursday, April 11, getting easily dispatched by Hatton, 18-0.
Ashley Berryman led things off in the circle for Hatton. She lasted four innings, allowing one hit and zero runs while striking out ten and walking zero.
The Lynn Lady Bears softball team watched the game slip away early and couldn't recover in a 12-2 loss to Marion County on Thursday, April 11.
Kiki Lipsey earned the win for Marion County. She allowed four hits and two runs over five innings, striking out five.
HALEYVILLE - The Alabama Sports Writers Association has released the most recent rankings for baseball. Haleyville High School comes in at number 8 of the Top 10 in 4A. The Lions captured the 4A Area 11 championship with a 3-2 win over Fayette Wednesday, April 10. Lynn High School Bears is ranked 10th in 1A
Class 4A
The Haleyville Lions baseball team secured the 4A Area 11 championship Wednesday, April 10, in Fayette by defeating Fayette County 3-2. Haleyville pitchers allowed just four hits to Fayette County.
FAYETTE - Haleyville Lions junior varsity baseball team defeated Fayette County 9-0 on Wednesday, April 10, in Fayette. Two pitchers combined to throw a shutout. Camden Smith was the winning pitcher for Haleyville. He lasted two innings, allowing two hits and zero runs while striking out one. Garrett threw two innings in relief out of the bullpen.
BEAR CREEK - Bear Creek Park and Recreation will be having a car wash on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Traders & Farmers Bank in Bear Creek from 8 a.m. until noon.
If you would like to support this cause here are ways to be involved:
•Be a sponsor and pledge any $ amount per car washed
•Give a flat rate donation
•Bring you car to be washed and give a donation
LYNN - Rain fell Saturday evening, April 6, postponing the game between Addison and Meek in the Winston County Softball tournament.
Played at Lynn High School, Addison was the only undefeated team left in the tournament. Meek lost to Addison on Friday evening to start the tournament, but battled through the losers bracket on Saturday to defeat Winston County and Lynn to face the Lady Bulldogs once again for the championship. That is until the rain showed up. As of presstime the championship round has not been played.
LYNN - It was a tight game to the end with the Lynn Lady Bears and Winston County Lady Jackets. They played the second game of the Winston County Softball Tournament Friday, April 5, at Lynn High School.
The Lady Yellow Jackets held a lead until the end, but Lynn pulled away a 4-3 victory. Elle Donaldson started the game for Winston County. She went seven innings, allowing four runs on three hits and striking out seven.
Breanna Barton toed the rubber for Lynn. She lasted seven innings, allowing nine hits and three runs while striking out eight.
LYNN - Lynn and Addison played the final game of the night Friday, April 5, in the Winston County Softball Tournament held at Lynn High School.
Addison shut out the Lady Bears 9-0.
Breanna Barton took the loss for Lynn, with Anna Grace Luker getting the win for Addison. Chloe Gilliland came in relief for Lynn in the fourth inning.
LYNN - The Lynn Lady Bears were the final obstacle for the Meek Lady Tigers Saturday, April 6, to get to the championship round against undefeated Addison in the Winston County Softball Tournament held at Lynn High School. The Lady Tigers battled their way through the losers bracket after getting beaten by Addison on Friday. Meek put Lynn out of the tournament by a score of 11-2.
LYNN - Both teams were strong in the circle on Saturday, April 6, in the Winston County Softball Tournament, but Meek was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets.
Ally Blackston started the game for the Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets and recorded 18 outs in the pitcher’s circle. She lasted six innings, allowing four hits and three runs while striking out four and walking one.
Autumn Peek was on the rubber for Meek. She went seven innings, allowing zero runs on four hits and striking out two.
TUSCUMBIA - The Haleyville Lady Lions softball team took the lead late in the game in an 11-8 victory over Deshler on Tuesday, April 9. The game was tied at seven with Lady Lions batting in the top of the sixth when Kaylee Riddle drew a walk, scoring a run.
ARLEY - If you are interested in the participating in the Arley Day 5K and or fun walk, you may pickup entry forms at the Meek High School or elementary school office, as well as Traders and Farmers Bank and Traditions Bank in Arley. Forms are also available on line at www.winstonk12.org/6/home. Those who register before May 4, are guaranteed a shirt. After May 4, it will be on a first come, first serve basis.
The event will be held Saturday, May 18, beginning at 7 a.m. at Arley First Baptist Church, Hickory Lane, Arley, Alabama 35541.
Addison Bulldogs fell behind early and couldn't come back in a 6-0 loss to Vinemont on Saturday, April 6.
The Bulldogs struggled to contain the high-powered offense of Vinemont, giving up six runs.
Vinemont got on the board in the first inning. An error scored one run for Vinemont.
Hayden Lee took the loss for AHS. He allowed eight hits and five runs over six innings, striking out four and walking one.
Vinemont had nine hits in the game.
The Phillips Fishing Team, known as Bear Creek Bass Anglers, competed in the Alabama Students Angler Bass Fishing Association’s spring qualifier on Lake Neely Henry on March 23. Three boats were sent - one junior
division, two senior division.
Garrett Hyde and Chase Burton finished the junior division, which had a total of 14 boats. They placed 7th with a weight of 1.74 pounds from one fish.
BEAR CREEK - The Phillips High School track team is sponsoring a spaghetti supper Tuesday, April 30, from 4-6 p.m., in the Attie Fleming Complex on the school campus in Bear Creek.
Plates are $8 each and includes, spaghetti, salad, bread and drink.
JASPER - Haleyville Lions baseball team fired up the offense in the first inning of play against the Curry Yellow Jackets Wednesday, April 3. The Lions scored a run when Scott McAlpine singled.Brantson Lambert took the win for HHS. He allowed six hits and two runs over six innings, striking out seven.
JASPER - The Haleyville Lions baseball team had all cylinders firing on offense on Wednesday, April 3, winning big over Curry 13-1. In the first inning, Curry got their offense started when Luke Smith singled on a 3-2 count, scoring one run.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Addison Bulldogs took the lead late in the game in a 10-5 victory over Winston County on Tuesday, April 2, in the second of a double header. The game was tied at five with AHS batting in the top of the eleventh when Connor Alexander singled on a 2-2 count, scoring a run.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Hayden Lee threw a shutout on Tuesday, April 2, for Addison Bulldogs baseball team, allowing zero runs and besting Winston County by a score of 23-0
Brett Smith drove in seven on three hits to lead Addison past Winston County 13-3 on Monday, April 1. Smith drove in runs on a triple in the second, a single in the third, and a triple in the fourth.
The Addison Bulldogs baseball team snagged a late lead and defeated Good Hope 6-4 on Tuesday, March 26. The game was tied at four, with Addison batting in the top of the sixth when Connor Alexander singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.
Good Hope scored three runs in the fifth inning, but AHS managed to pull out the victory.
