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 […]
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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.
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“And you make it as easy or as hard as you want to, depending on how much you want to move. I’ve played every sport imaginable, and pickleball is just so addictive!” – Brenda Williams
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“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
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“I’m third generation, so I wanted to come back and graduate where my family did.” – Isaac Thomas Davis
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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.
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To register a team or to learn about other ways to support the Walker County Bama Club, contact Oliver Wright at owright@byarswright.com.
37th Annual Bama Scramble Set for May 10 at Musgrove Read More »
We’re extremely proud of these students and their coaches and directors. It’s not every day you get to recognize four championship teams at a time.” – Superintendent of Jasper City Schools Dr. Ann Jackson
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“It feels great! All of our hard work and summers to win the state championship feels amazing!” – Marianna Rigsby
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“Being a player under coach Hall has been very good for the past six years. She has taught me a lot, not just on the field, but off the field, that has helped me become a better person.” – Isabella Brown
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