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Bucs sweep 7A basketball championships for second straight season By Josh Bean | For the AHSAAImages by David Holtsford for the AHSAA and Al Blanton Hoover High School’s Bucs earned a second straight Class 7A boys’ baskektball state championship with Saturday’s 59-34 victory over Enterprise at the BJCC’s Legacy Arena. Salim London led the Bucs […]

Jasper High School made a series of clutch plays in the fourth quarter to win its first AHSAA girls’ basketball state championship, beating Scottsboro 48-44 in Saturday’s Class 5A championship game at the BJCC’s Legacy Arena.

“My favorite time of the year to play baseball is in the fall.” – Haigan Usrey

“It feels great to be able to play at Bevill State! My cousin also committed there, so I get to play with her too!” – Ana Grace Guy

“We are excited to welcome Steve Woodard as the new head baseball coach at Bevill State Community College. His remarkable journey from Hartselle to the Major Leagues exemplifies the kind of dedication, skill, and character that we strive to instill in our student-athletes.” – BSCC Athletic Director Chris Harris

In the final installation of a two-part episode, Greg Tinker speaks with professional golfer Steve Hudson about his interactions within the upper echelon of the golfing world, his mindset while playing, and his connection to legendary football coach Nick Saban.

“Softball teaches you life lessons that ignite excitement within.” – Maddie McCrary

“My favorite right now is Helldivers II.” – Chickezie Theo-Okerie

In the first of a two-part episode of The Lead featuring professional golfer Steve Hudson, Greg Tinker speaks with Steve about his upbringing in the Farmstead community, his father’s influence on his life and career, and his athletic career from college to the pros.