Words by Jayna Vance | Images by Jenny Lynn Davis The Jasper High School track and field team is set to host its first invitational meet at the school’s newly constructed eight-lane rubber track. The Jasper Vikings Invitational will be held Thursday, April 9, 2026, beginning at 4 p.m. Jasper will host several events throughout […]
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Al Blanton Anna Gamotis was just six years old when she first joined the Jasper Swim Team, the city’s summer recreational league that she still competes with today. At the time, she had no grand ambitions for her future in sports; her parents, David and Jill Gamotis,
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Five Jasper High School student-athletes took the next step in their athletic careers Wednesday, signing to compete at the collegiate level during a ceremony held at the school. The signees include Lilly Banks, who will play softball at Bevill State Community College; Micah Pledger, football
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter and courtesy of Tiffany Hendrix For Presleigh Hendrix, the idea of participating in a parade in London, England, didn’t fully register at first. It was exciting, of course – a far-off place tied to a title she had earned at cheer camp. Something special, but
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis Talegate and Brackyard Films have teamed up to produce three documentaries now available on YouTube, each centered on local sports stories with lasting impact. The films focus on individuals whose experiences extend beyond competition and into the communities around them. Coach Clem: Legend in a Small Town looks at the career
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Words by Logan Fowler | Images by Al Blanton Ella Hyde’s relationship with softball began almost as soon as she could hold a glove. She was six years old when she first picked up a ball, and that decision quickly evolved into a lifelong pursuit that has molded her friendships, discipline, and future goals. “I’ve
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Words by Logan Fowler | Images by Al Blanton Gavin Blackwell never planned to become a distance runner. At an early age, he invested his time in gymnastics and baseball, though he was not particularly fond of either sport. But in the seventh grade, it was cross country that caught his eye – merely by
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Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Nick Rizzo Jasper High School celebrated a milestone moment on Wednesday as four student-athletes officially signed to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Softball players Brooklyn Butler and America Montgomery and baseball players John Walker Wilson and John David “JD” Kimbrell were joined by family, coaches, and supporters for a ceremony honoring their
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Local media specialists Al Blanton and Brack Bradley are teaming up to present a documentary on longtime Walker College basketball coach Glen R. Clem. The documentary, Coach Clem: Legend in a Small Town, will premiere on Saturday, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. CST at Clem Gym on the campus of Bevill State Community College in Jasper,
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The Talegate Podcast, produced by The Walker Leader’s sister publication Talegate, features conversations with key figures from across Alabama’s sports scene. In the latest episode, Al Blanton sits down with Jasper High School head boys basketball coach Heath Burns for a meaningful chat about faith, family, and fun. Watch part 1 now! The Talegate Podcast is
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