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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Family plays a significant role in shaping a person’s life. Dora High School point guard Collin Abrom’s siblings were a major influence in his decision to pursue sports. Their encouragement and support have been key factors in his athletic success. Collin’s transition from Jasper to Dora […]

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Kenadie Richardson’s passion for softball started when she first played tee ball at just four or five years old. That childhood passion set the stage for a future defined by determination and grit. Kenadie joined the Curry Junior High softball team in seventh grade, following in

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter At just 10 years old, Trace Emerson discovered his passion for basketball after joining a local church league. Now playing guard for the Curry High School Yellow Jackets, he thrives on the court. “I like running the power forward, being in that position where you get

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter For most people, hearing is just another sense. For Chloe Kacharos, it’s a gift she treasures. Born deaf, Chloe has never let her hearing loss define her. Instead, she’s leaned into her passion for sports and proven that obstacles are no match for determination. Chloe’s love

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Maddix Harrison has always reached for great heights on the basketball court and in life. But the junior center for the Cordova Blue Devils is aiming for something far beyond the scoreboard: a calling to inspire others through ministry. Maddix’s basketball journey began with the Dora

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Life’s most cherished moments often come from the memories we create. For Anna Grace Robinson, these memories are the driving force behind her love of sports. At Carbon Hill High School, Anna Grace shines as a dual-sport athlete. She plays post for Coach Wade Tittle’s basketball

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Carbon Hill High School basketball has long been a cornerstone of the town’s identity, inspiring generations of the community’s young athletes to dream of one day playing for the Bulldogs. Jase Prince was no exception. Jase began his basketball journey at Carbon Hill as a point

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Ryan McGill Bevill State Community College sophomore Olivia Thomason is building connections one cheer at a time. Olivia didn’t grow up as a cheerleader; her first love was actually dance. As a member of her school’s dance team, she thrived on the rhythm and performance. But in seventh