Opp rising senior Crislyn Birge’s heart for others will suit her well in the future. That’s because the two-sport star has her sights set on becoming an occupational therapist after she graduates college. “I’ve always wanted to be in the […]
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Did you know that the Alabama Sports Writers’ Association recently named Curry senior softball player Ambrey Taylor the 2025 Miss Softball for the state of Alabama? This past season, Ambrey hit .597 with 105 hits, 26 home runs, and 100
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Football coach turned insurance agent Philip Bailey recalls life lessons, loss, and how his faith helped him make the biggest decision of his career To say that Philip Bailey was at a low point in his life in September 2022
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There’s one thing that Kel Battle tries to do a thousand times a week. He tries to make a thousand three-point shots on the basketball court. “It’s what I live by…about a thousand makes a week,” Battle says. “I love
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For Northridge High School senior Rilee Hilliker, golf is more than just a sport; it’s a journey that began with childhood clinics and evolved into a competitive passion fueled by discipline, perseverance, and pride in representing her school. Rilee first
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On the edge of the court, eyes tracking the ball as the players demonstrated the drill, 11-year-old Lilly Waldrop focused on the 2019 Jasper High School volleyball state champions. Lilly stood in awe of the hometown players hosting the volleyball
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For many, college can be a crossroads. For Dacey Baker, a freshman volleyball player at Bevill State Community College in Fayette, Ala., college has become a cross-road. That’s because the Addison native has placed a priority on spiritual growth and
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Five former University of Alabama golfers will compete in this weekend’s PGA TOUR calendar event, The Players. These golfers include Davis Riley, Justin Thomas, Bud Cauley, Nick Dunlap, and Trey Mullinax. Although The Players has never been deemed an official
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Clark Vandiver has already experienced some incredible moments in his athletic life that most never will. Once, in an Alabama Junior Golf Organization (AJGO) event at Chesley Oaks Golf Course in Cullman, Ala., Clark eagled the last hole to place
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“The eye is the lamp of the body. So, if your eye is healthy, your whole body will be full of light.” – Matthew 6:22 Elsie Smyth understands the importance of eyes. Growing up, frequent trips to the eye doctor
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