In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker sits down with Bill Griffin, a coaching icon in Walker County for over 40 years. They chat about what keeps Griffin involved in the world of basketball, his background, and the advice he has for budding coaches just starting out.
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“Worship has always been a big part of my life.” – Emma Potts
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“I wear green wrist tape this year because one of my friends, Yancey Young, got diagnosed with lymphoma.” – CJ Harlan
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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter The Curry Yellow Jackets hosted Dora in a 4A regional matchup on Friday, September 8, falling 61-14 to the Bulldogs. Dora senior wide receiver Josh Williams had two rushing touchdowns, while sophomore wide receiver and cornerback Cleveland Jones had two receiving touchdowns. Korion Pryor, Jayden Griffin,
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Words and Images by Al Blanton The Jasper Vikings dropped a regional contest 55-6 to Ramsay (2-1) on Friday night at Ki-Ro Gambrell Field in Jasper. Halfback Micah Pledger scored the Vikings’ lone touchdown and rushed for 71 yards on 20 carries. The sophomore also had three receptions for 42 yards. Viking quarterback Tanner Morrow
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In this episode of The Lead, Greg Tinker speaks with Eli Matthews, head coach for Bevill State’s Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams, about his background, becoming a coach at Bevill State, traveling to compete, and his role in youth ministry at Jasper First Methodist Church.
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“I like to pray before a game and listen to R’n’B music to calm myself down.” – Logan Tarvin
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“My family is a band family, so it is nice to follow what they have done.” – Arie Harbin
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The Jasper Vikings dropped their season opener against rival Cullman on Friday night, 15-13, at Ki-Ro Gambrell Field in Jasper.
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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter | Statistics courtesy of Bubba Cagle Hundreds came out to a hot and dry Hudson-Kirby Stadium on Thursday, August 31, to watch an in-county game between the Cordova Blue Devils and the Oakman Wildcats. Sophomore running back Tyler Thomas had two rushing touchdowns, and sophomore quarterback
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