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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Carbon Hill High School basketball has long been a cornerstone of the town’s identity, inspiring generations of the community’s young athletes to dream of one day playing for the Bulldogs. Jase Prince was no exception. Jase began his basketball journey at Carbon Hill as a point […]

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Ryan McGill Bevill State Community College sophomore Olivia Thomason is building connections one cheer at a time. Olivia didn’t grow up as a cheerleader; her first love was actually dance. As a member of her school’s dance team, she thrived on the rhythm and performance. But in seventh

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Luke Emerson turns setbacks into comebacks. Luke grew up playing soccer, but after he endured multiple concussions from playing, his doctor recommended he step away from physical sports. While the news was disheartening, a new opportunity arose thanks to his grandfather, a former Jacksonville State University

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter For Jasper High School senior Jarret Morrison, baseball is a passion and a defining part of his life. Jarret began playing baseball when he was just three years old, and his love for the game has only grown over the years. Now, as a shortstop and

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Athleticism runs in the family for Jasper High School junior Millie Oliver. As a standout middle hitter in volleyball and a talented singles and doubles tennis player, Millie is carving her own path in Jasper athletics while carrying on the legacy of her sister, tennis player

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Kinley Willis’s love for basketball was sparked from an early age when she watched the sport with her family. Over time, that passion grew to encompass volleyball, a sport she has come to cherish just as deeply. Kinley’s basketball journey started eight years ago at a

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter What started as a simple invitation to fill spots on a middle school bowling team has blossomed into a true passion for Corner High School senior James Cannon. James began bowling in the eighth grade, and now, as a senior under the guidance of Coach Will

Images by Justin Hunter For Kaden Parrish, being a standout at Sumiton Christian High School is about more than just stats. With a passion for sports and a heart for helping others, Kaden embodies the best of what it means to be a student-athlete. Kaden plans to pursue a degree in nursing at Wallace State

Images by Justin Hunter At Sumiton Christian High School, senior Sawyer Frazier isn’t just battling his opponents, he’s also tackling a personal health challenge. Diagnosed with hypoglycemia last year, Sawyer has had to make significant lifestyle changes to manage his condition while continuing to excel in two sports. “Last year, I was fine, then we