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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Calli Corley, a driven junior at Sumiton Christian High School who thrives in multiple sports and academic pursuits. Excelling as a setter in volleyball for Coach Kara Cashatt, a guard and post player in basketball for Coach Andy Rice, and a catcher in softball for […]

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Yancey Young, a talented senior at Sumiton Christian High School who excels not only on the baseball field but also in the classroom. As the Eagles’ center fielder, Yancey has showcased his skills under the guidance of Coach Ricky Bowen. Off the field, Yancey enjoys

Greg Tinker speaks with Garrett Kirkland, the head boys’ basketball coach at Carbon Hill High School. They discuss Garrett’s upbringing and highlights from his time as a basketball player at Carbon Hill, his time at Cumberland University, and the program he has built at his alma mater.

“They both are stress relievers for me. I can run cross country and be completely calm by the end of the run, and I can shoot archery and feel amazing afterward, too.” – Brittan Sandlin

“I’m third generation, so I wanted to come back and graduate where my family did.” – Isaac Thomas Davis

In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker speaks with Chris Harris, the new Athletic Director at Bevill State Community College. They discuss what the day-to-day of being the Athletic Director looks like, how the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rule applies at the junior college level, and the resurgence of athletics at Bevill State.

“It feels great! All of our hard work and summers to win the state championship feels amazing!” – Marianna Rigsby