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The Snook Christian Academy Eagles were represented by Corbin Hall, head coach Keith Smith and Roshad Harris at the second-annual Gulf Coast Media Day at the Orange Beach Event Center on July 27. The Eagles kicked off their regular season last Friday at home and are set for an away contest this Friday.
Snook Christian’s football interest soaring after playoff appearance
After the Snook Christian Eagles made the playoffs for the first time in four seasons last year, head coach Keith Smith said the football interest around the school has only increased. Smith … more
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South Alabama freshman quarterback Gio Lopez looks for running room during the 68 Ventures Bowl against Eastern Michigan at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile on Saturday, Dec. 23. Lopez earned overall MVP honors with 280 total yards and four touchdowns in the Jaguars’ 59-10 victory.
South Alabama claims first bowl victory, 59-10, over Eastern Michigan in 68 Ventures Bowl in Mobile
MOBILE — South Alabama secured its first bowl championship in program history on Saturday, Dec. 23, when it dismantled Eastern Michigan, 59-10, in the 68 Ventures Bowl at Hancock Whitney … more
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Cole McNanna, sports editor, and Melanie LeCroy, lifestyle editor, hold Gulf Coast Media’s three first-place awards the newspaper company took home from the Alabama Press Association’s Summer Convention on Saturday, June 24. McNanna won for his use of social media and for sports photo, and LeCroy won for business writing.
Gulf Coast Media wins 14 Alabama Press awards for newsroom work
ORANGE BEACH — Gulf Coast Media won 14 awards at the 2023 Alabama Press Association Media Awards, including a top-three finish for best overall sports coverage, a sweep in the business writing … more
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Archery regionals [Photo gallery]
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama -- Arrows were flying March 15 and 16 at Robertsdale Elementary School nearly 500 competitors with 22 teams from Baldwin and Mobile counties converged for one of nine 2017 … more
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Sports Editor Cole McNanna poses with the first-place award from the Alabama Press Association for best sports photo in Division D at the annual awards banquet Saturday at the Perdido Beach Resort.
The oral history of an award-winning sports photo
One of the first thoughts that came to mind after I learned one of my photos took first place at the Alabama Press Association's media awards was that I had to interview the athlete who made the … more
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Bree Blackmon and Cole McConathy represented the Spanish Fort Toros at Baldwin County Media Days in Daphne on July 31. The pair of seniors looked to set the tone for their team from the trenches.
“The expectation is to win” football games in Spanish Fort
Entering the second year with Chase Smith as head coach of the Spanish Fort Toros, the Toro Way seems as strong as ever with a load of experienced returners holding roster spots. Those … more
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Spanish Fort alumni Kris Abrams-Draine and DJ James had their second Senior Bowl practice on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile. The pair used the lessons they learned as Toros to reach the verge of the NFL Draft.
"The Toro Way" leads to Spanish Fort reunion at Senior Bowl between cornerbacks Abrams-Draine, James
MOBILE — A pair of SEC cornerbacks used the lessons they learned at Spanish Fort High School to reach the Senior Bowl, college football’s longest continually running all-star game. more
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St. Paul’s alum AJ McCarron loads a throw in his own end zone during the St. Louis Battlehawks’ XFL game against the Houston Roughnecks at TDECU Stadium on April 2. On Saturday, Sept. 23, McCarron was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals where he started his NFL journey in 2014.
XFL MVP, Mobile native McCarron signs with NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals
AJ McCarron is back where his NFL journey started. On Saturday, Sept. 23, the former St. Paul’s Episcopal and Alabama quarterback was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals’ practice squad … more
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The Baldwin County Tigers gather for a picture after Thursday’s annual Trunk or Treat event at Halliday Park in Bay Minette.
Baseball, Halloween collide at Baldwin County’s annual Trunk or Treat in Bay Minette
BAY MINETTE — Baldwin County High School offered a fun (and spooky) night of baseball for their youngest fans. The Tigers’ annual Trunk or Treat event took place at Halliday Park on … more
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Auburn University announced the time has come to allow the rolling of the Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner following victories. The two current Auburn Oaks were planted in 2017 and the university wanted to provide adequate time for the trees to get established before restarting the tradition.
Let the good times roll: Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner returning to action this fall
AUBURN — For the first time in several years, the famed Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner are again ready to roll. The decision to allow rolling of the large oaks was made recently … more
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Bayside Academy sophomore Damien Tate falls into the end zone with a 37-yard touchdown pass from Samuel Dunn in the first half of the Admirals’ season-opening game against the Elberta Warriors at Freedom Field Friday, Aug. 25. Tate finished with two touchdown grabs to help Bayside Academy earn a 33-7 win.
Dunn-Tate connection helps propel Bayside Academy football to 33-7 win over Elberta
DAPHNE — Sophomore sensations Samuel Dunn and Damien Tate have been best friends for years and Friday night at Freedom Field, that connection resulted in a pair of passing touchdowns that … more
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Victoria Moten will be taking her softball talents to Tuscaloosa after her time with the Daphne Trojans following Tuesday’s commitment to the University of Alabama. A first-team all-state pitcher as a sophomore, Moten struck out 350 batters and helped her team to the state tournament.
Daphne all-state pitcher Moten commits to Alabama softball
The Alabama Crimson Tide softball squad will soon have another Eastern Shore representative on the roster after Victoria Moten, an all-state pitcher from Daphne, announced her verbal commitment on … more
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With two first-half rushing touchdowns, Spanish Fort junior Nehemiah Hixon not only recorded a second consecutive multi-score game but also won over Gulf Coast Media readers to earn Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honors. Hixon finished with 86 rushing yards on only 5 carries to help the Toros beat the Murphy Panthers 42-9.
Hixon touchdowns helps Spanish Fort build halftime lead, win Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week
Junior Nehemiah Hixon scored a pair of rushing touchdowns to record a second straight multi-touchdown game and win over Gulf Coast Media readers as the winner of the 10th Seacrest Furniture Athlete … more
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Mountain Brook’s Annie Lacey delivers a tough shot as Bayside Academy’s Maysie Douglas (4) and Misty Kate Smith (13) defend in the Class 6A state semifinals at the Birmingham CrossPlex on Tuesday, Oct. 31. The Spartans went on to beat the Admirals to end Bayside Academy’s national record of 21 consecutive state championships.
Bayside Academy’s state championship streak comes to end in volleyball semifinals
BIRMINGHAM — The streak finally came to an end. Bayside Academy, which had won a national record of 21 straight state volleyball championships on the Alabama High School Athletic … more
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Fairhope seniors McRae Taul and Spence Sims were recently announced as nominees for the McDonald’s All-American Game held annually with the top 48 players in the country. This year’s contest is scheduled for April at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Fairhope’s Taul, Sims nominated for McDonald’s All-American basketball game
Seniors McRae Taul and Spence Sims from Fairhope were announced as part of the newest wave of nominees for the McDonald’s All-American Game set for April in Houston. The pair of Pirate … more
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Bayside Academy senior Graham Uter waits for the coin toss at midfield ahead of the Admirals’ season-opening kickoff against the Elberta Warriors at Freedom Field in Daphne on Aug. 25. The SMU commit was recently selected to the AHSAA All-Star game where he became Bayside Academy’s first selection to the North-South Football Classic.
Six players to represent Baldwin County at AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Classic
When the Alabama High School Athletic Association revealed the rosters for the 65th annual North-South Football Classic on Saturday, Oct. 14, six players from Baldwin County were featured. … more
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Baldwin County was well represented at the AHSAA All-Star Week in Montgomery where 35 athletes and 3 coaches helped score wins for the South squads. At left, Gulf Shores’ Talan Galvan is awarded the boys’ soccer South MVP honor on Wednesday, July 19. At right, Spanish Fort head coach Gretchen Boykin, who also coached the South All-Stars, poses for a picture with Toro rising senior Reece Varden after the match on Thursday, July 20.
Baldwin County athletes help score wins at AHSAA All-Star Week
Gulf Shores’ Talan Galvan scored two first-half goals in the boys’ soccer game to earn South MVP honors and highlight Baldwin County’s impact at the Alabama High School Athletic … more
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John Sherill (8), returns a kickoff flanked by Tanner Deeds (14) and Darnell Bell (28).
MGM at Fairhope highlights [Photo gallery]
MGM – 7-0-7-3–17FHS – 0-0-0–14-14Scoring summary:1Q8:57: MGM – Lewis Pettaway, 45-yard pass from Cullan O’shea. Preston Duke kick.3Q7:51: MGM – Joshua … more
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The Reese’s Senior Bowl announced Tuesday that the NFL Players Association will serve as the presenting sponsor for the 75th-anniversary game on Feb. 3, 2024, in Mobile. Also coming this year will be a 75th Anniversary Team that will recognize players featured on NFL rosters between 1998-2003.
NFLPA announced as presenting sponsor of 75th Senior Bowl
In celebration of its 75th-anniversary game, the Reese’s Senior Bowl revealed two announcements on Tuesday, Aug. 15, including a new sponsor and the creation of a 75th Anniversary team. … more
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The Bayshore Christian Eagles had all seven point-scorers record top-30 finishes at the AHSAA’s Class 3A State Championship meet in Moulton on Saturday, Nov. 11. Junior Caden Phillippi crossed the finish line first to claim an individual title as well.
Bayshore Christian runs to third straight cross country state championship, Phillippi claims individual title
With all seven point-scorers in the top 30, including junior Caden Phillippi as the individual champion, the Bayshore Christian boys’ team collected its third consecutive state title Saturday … more
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