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Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Ryan McGill Meet Tierren Thomas, a standout freshman at Bevill State Community College, where his talents shine both on and off the basketball court. As a versatile player for Coach Billy Connor, Tierren excels as a point guard, shooting guard, and an all-around utility player, bringing a dynamic […]

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Molly Archer, a senior at Sumiton Christian High School who is making her mark both in sports and academics. As a two-sport athlete, Molly has excelled as a defensive specialist in volleyball under coach Kara Cashatt and as a second baseman in softball, coached by

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Rusty McDonald, a senior at Sumiton Christian High School who excels both on the field and in the classroom. As a tri-sport athlete, Rusty has been a key player as a running back in football under coach Jarius Williams, a point guard in basketball under

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Sarah Beth Sanford, a multi-talented senior at Oakman High School whose leadership and dedication are evident in everything she does. As a two-sport athlete, Sarah Beth has made her mark as a co-captain and base on the cheerleading squad, coached by Kaitlyn Latham, and as

Words by Thomas Ingle | Images by Justin Hunter Meet Carson Gilliland, a standout senior at Oakman High School whose skills shine both on and off the field. As a tri-sport athlete, Carson excels in football as a left tackle, defensive lineman, and long snapper under coach Ryan Hall. His talents don’t stop there—he’s also

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Meah Nelson has spent the last six years perfecting her skills on the volleyball court. Now a senior and a vital player for Jasper High School’s volleyball team, she finds joy in the excitement of the game and the strong bond with her teammates. “I

Words by Jenny Lynn Davis | Images by Justin Hunter Jojo Odom is making his senior year count both on and off the field. As a key player on Jasper High School’s football defensive line, he has already recorded four sacks and 11 tackles this season. One of his most exciting moments came during the

Words by Anna Lee Vaughn | Images by Ryan McGill and Courtesy of University of Alabama Athletics Curry High School senior Ambrey Taylor is making waves in the softball community. At just 17 years old, she has already won state and national championships, earned multiple All-American titles, and committed to the University of Alabama softball

In this episode of The Lead, Al Blanton sits down with Chad Key, former standout football star at both Walker High School and the University of Alabama. They discuss Chad’s path into sports and his memorable experiences at UA, particularly facing the Miami Hurricanes during the 1991-1992 season. A special thanks to our sponsors for