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Berry falls to the Appalachian Eagles

Gage Hill prepares to catch a
ball. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

On Tuesday, April 15, the Berry varsity boys lost to the Sulligent Blue Devils 6-2.  The Wildcats lost 14-1 against the Appalachian Eagles in game one of a double header on Friday. In game two, the Wildcats fell 13-7 to the Eagles.

The Berry varsity girls grabbed a 7-4 victory over Marion County on Thursday, April 17. The Lady Wildcats were victorious with a 5-4 victory over Fayette County on Friday, April 18.

Hub boys beat Pickens Academy 6-2

The Hubbertville varsity boys were crowned Area 10 Champions after a 16-1 victory over Marion County on Tuesday, April 8. Pictured on the front row from left to right: Atticus Gray, Cole Brand, Bryce Afshar, Ceth Hollingsworth, Landon Dodd, Hunter Rochester, Braylon Hill and Carter Brand; back row from left to right: Asst. Coaches Carter Hollingsworth, Daniel Brasher, Head Coach Adam Brand, Logan Cox, Tucker Bowen, Blaize Wakefield, Kade Watkins, Dalton Markem, TJ Keeton, Cruz Kizzire, Sam Tidwell, Kane Rushing, Asst Coaches Graham Gillespie and Nathan Tidwell.

Hamilton falls to Fayette Tigers

The Fayette Co. varsity boys defeated the Hamilton Aggies 16-3 on Tuesday, April 8. The Tigers secured a 5-0 win against Hamilton on Thursday, April 10 in game one of a double header. In game two, Fayette grabbed a 5-4 victory over the Aggies.

The Fayette Co. varsity girls defeated Lamar County 11-1 on Monday, April 7. On Tuesday, April 8, the Lady Tigers lost 10-0 against Curry in game one of a double header. In game two, the Lady Tigers fell to Winfield 5-1. 

Berry sweeps Brilliant in double header

Senior Night was held on Tuesday, April 8, before the Berry varsity boys took on the Brilliant Tigers. Pictured from left to right: Gage Hill, Noah Morrison and Ace Norris. | Photo by Andrea Hill

The Berry varsity boys defeated the Brilliant Tigers, 10- 0, on Tuesday, April 8, in game one of a doubleheader. In game two, the Wildcats won 5-0 against Brilliant. The Wildcats defeated the Sulligent Blue Devils, 10-8, on Friday, April 11. 

The Berry varsity girls secured a 6-3 victory over Brilliant on Monday, April 7. On Tuesday, the Lady Wildcats lost 2-1 to Brilliant.  The Wildcats grabbed a 4- 3 victory over Lamar County on Wednesday, April 9.  Berry fell 7-4 to the Hubbertville Lions on Thursday, April 10. 

Lady Wildcats named Bulldog Classic runner-ups

Photo by Kelly Bonner

Berry High School varsity girls played in a triple header single elimination on Saturday, April 5. The Lady Wildcats beat Pickens Academy 8-3 and Oakman 2-1, but fell 10-6 to Lamar County in the championship game. “I am very proud of these young ladies and my coaches for overcoming many obstacles while continuing to rally around each other to finish as runner up in a very competitive field,” said Coach Darrell Thomas.

Tigers defeat South Lamar Stallions

Fayette County’s Brady Stocks slides into home base. | Contributed photo

The Fayette County varsity boys won big against the South Lamar Stallions 7-0 on Monday, March 23. The Tigers lost to the Gordo Greenwave 6-0 on Thursday, March 27, and were defeated by the Tuscaloosa Academy Knights 8-5 on Friday, March 28.

The Fayette County varsity girls lost 20-17 against Northridge on Thursday, March 27. The Lady Tigers were defeated 10-1 by the Winfield Pirates on Friday. March 28.

Lady Wildcats win over Pickens Academy Pirates

Berry’s Maggie Mauldin goes at bat for the Lady Wildcats. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

The Berry varsity girls secured a 6-5 victory over Pickens Academy on Tuesday, March 25. The Lady Wildcats fell to South Lamar 6-5 on Thursday, March 27.

The Berry varsity boys defeated the Marion County Raiders 17-5 on Tuesday, March 25. The Wildcats earned another victory, 5-4, over Marion County on Thursday, March 27. Berry narrowly defeated the Pickens Academy Pirates 11-10 on Friday, March 28.

Bulldogs take a bite out of Lady Lions

Hub’s Nevaeh Hoobler pitching on the mound for the Lady Lions. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville varsity girls were defeated 13-4 by the Meek Tigers on Monday, March 24. The Lady Lions fell to the Carbon Hill Bulldogs 4-1 on Friday, March 28 in game one of a double header. In game two, Hubbertville narrowly defeated South Lamar with a score of 12-11.

Hubbertville defeats Brilliant Tigers

Hub’s TJ Keeton catching a fly ball in center field. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville varsity boys defeated the Brilliant Tigers 16-1 in game one of a doubleheader on Tuesday, March 25. In game two, the Lions secured another win against Brilliant 13-3. Hubbertville was victorious over Lamar County with a 8-7 win on Friday, March 28.

Fayette Co. Varsity Tigers go 2-2 in the Gulf Coast Classic

On Monday, March 17, the Fayette County varsity boys defeated Christian Heritage Academy 2-1. The Tigers lost 7-1 to the Calera Bulldogs on Tuesday, March 18.

The Tigers won big over the Bartlesville Bruins 8-1 on Wednesday, March 19 in game one of a double header. In game two, Fayette County was defeated 12-2 by the Spanish Fort Toros.

Tigers undefeated in series of games

The Fayette County varsity boys defeated the South Lamar Stallions 8-4 on Monday, March 10. On Tuesday, March 11, the Tigers defeated the Curry Yellow Jackets 10-0.

The Tigers claimed another victory over Curry, 14-1, in game one of a triple header on Thursday, March 13. In game two, Fayette defeated Curry 3-0.

Lions win big against Carbon Hill, but lose to Lynn

On Friday March 7, the Hubbertville varsity boys defeated Carbon Hill 11-5.  The Lions won 6-5 over Sulligent on Monday, March 10.  The Hubbertville Lions fell 9-2 to the Winfield Pirates on Thursday, March 13 and lost 4-1 to Lynn on Friday, March 14.

The Hubbertville varsity girls defeated Phillips 20-4 on Monday and won against Brilliant 11-6 on Tuesday, March 11. 

Lady Wildcats tie with South Lamar in triple header

Berry's Rylee Hill (3) pitches on the mound for the Wildcats. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

On Monday, March 3, the Berry varsity girls earned a 12- 11 win over Pickens Academy.  The Lady Wildcats faced a tough challenge and fell 7-2 to the Gordo Greenwave on Friday, March 7.  On Saturday March 8, Berry opened the day with a 4-4 tie against South Lamar during their first game at Tiger Slam. In their second game of the day, the Lady Wildcats bounced back with a 4-3 win over Oakman. In the final game of the day, Berry fell short to Fayette, losing 4-2.

Hubbertville Lions win big over Sulligent

The Hubbertville varsity boys were defeated by Hackleburg in an 11-0 loss on Saturday, March 1.  On Monday, March 3, the Lions secured a big win over Sulligent, 10-0.

The Hubbertville varsity girls lost their game to the Northridge Jaguars 4-1 on Saturday, March 8 in game one of a double header. In game two, the Lady Lions fell to the Gordo Greenwave 4-1.

Hubbertville Lions fall to Addison



The Hubbertville Varsity boys fell 5-1 against the Addison bulldogs on Tuesday, Feb. 25.  The Lions defeated Carbon Hill 10-4 on Thursday, Feb. 27. 

On Friday, Feb. 21. the Hubbertville Varsity girls lost 8-4 to Shoals Christian.  In game one of a double header on Saturday, Feb. 22, the Lady Lions fell 7-5 to Vina. In game two, Hubbertville lost 8-5 to Decatur Heritage Christian Academy.

Hub boys crowned NW Region Champs



The Hubbertville Varsity boys were crowned NW Region Champs after defeating the Meek Tigers 69-56 on Monday, Feb. 17. Pictured on the front row, left to right: Atticus Gray, Bryce Afshar, Kane Rushing, Trevor Benton, Tracee Cowan III, Ceth Hollingsworth and Sabashton Harris; back row, left to right: Assistant Coach Adam Brand, Assistant Coach Nathan Tidwell, Logan Cox, Jack Lakey, Skylar Hubbert, Kade Watkins, Cameron Pendley, Blaize Wakefield, Cole Brand, Manager John Asher McMillan and Head Coach Caleb Hynds. The Lions played in the Final Four at the Birmingham BJCC Arena on Monday, Feb.

Hub varsity teams crowned area champs


Hubbertville’s Georgia Grace Gardner (23) shoots for a basket. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

On Monday, Feb. 3, the Hubbertville varsity boys basketball team secured a victory against Lynn in the Area Tournament Semifinals with a score of 63-36. The Lions narrowly defeated Sumiton Christian on Tuesday,  Feb. 4, with a score of 68-67. On Saturday, Feb. 8 the varsity boys was crowned area champions after defeating the Addison Bulldogs 82-47.

Hub girls win big over South Lamar

On Jan. 27, the Hubbertville varsity girls team triumphed over Phillips with a score of 63-38. Lady Lions continued their winning streak on Jan. 28, defeating South Lamar 61-34.

On Jan. 27, the Hubbertville varsity boys team secured a win against Phillips with a score of 82- 61. The Lions faced a tough challenge against South Lamar and fell short with a score of 71-57 on Jan. 28.

Lady Wildcats finish regular season play with win over Pickens County


Berry's Maggie Mauldin (14) struggles to score. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

The Berry varsity girls basketball team lost 61-36 to Hubbertville on Jan. 24, and lost to Brilliant, 53-38, on Jan. 25.

On Jan. 27, the Lady Wildcats defeated Sumiton Christian 63-24, but lost again to Brilliant 72-41 on Jan. 28. In their final regular-season game on Jan. 30, the girls finished with a 58- 32 win over Pickens Academy.

The Berry varsity boys basketball team lost to Sumiton Christian 90-86 on Jan. 27, but bounced back with a 64-34 victory over Brilliant on Jan. 28. The boys closed out their regular season with a 54-18 win over Pickens Academy on Jan. 30.

Berry boys win against Brilliant 66-32


Berry’s Jordan Jackson (23) struggles to score. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

The Berry varsity boys team lost to Hubbertville on Monday, Jan. 20, by a score of 67- 50. The Wildcats fell to Lamar County 64-60 on Tuesday, Jan. 21.

On Friday, Jan. 24, the Wildcats fell to Hubbertville, 65-54. Berry secured a 66-32 win against Brilliant on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Milestone win for Coach Hynds


Coach Caleb Hynds | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

Hubbertville basketball coach Caleb Hynds recorded his 200th basketball coaching win last week when the Hubbertville Varsity Lady Lions defeated Vernon. Hynds took over the position of coach at Hubbertville in 2021 from Lamar Harris.

Hub varsity boys beat Berry 65-54


Hubbertville’s Kane Rushing (14) goes for a basket. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville varsity boys basketball team had sa string of wins last week. They defeated Sumiton Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 21, with a final score of 88- 70.

The Lions triumphed over Lamar County, 77-56 on Wednesday, Jan. 22. On Friday, Jan. 24, the Lions defeated Berry 65-54.

Lady Lions beat Sumiton Christian


Hubbertville’s Ella Kate Curington (11) makes her way down the court. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville Lady Lions won big last week in all three of their games. They defeated Sumiton Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 21, by a score of 67-24.

The Lady Lions defeated Lamar County, 39-28 on Jan. 22 and on Jan. 24 defeated Berry 62-36

Lady Wildcats narrowly defeat Pickens County


Berry’s Abbie Lollar (20) makes her way down the court. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

On Monday, Jan. 13, the Berry varsity girls basketball team won against Vina High School 45-35.  The Lady Wildcats defeated Oak Grove 35-27 on Tuesday, Jan.14.

On Thursday, Jan. 16, Berry lost to Lynn 48-37. The Lady Wildcats narrowly defeated Pickens County 47-46 on Friday.

FCHS basketball teams sweep games



Fayette County High School senior basketball players were honored on Monday, Jan. 13. From left to right on the front row: Eli Martinez, Ahmaad Nalls, Elsie Smyth, Abby Porter, Will Jackson and Luke Anderson; back row from left to right: Tucker Whitley, Keyshaun Hughes, Isaiah Estep and Tre Davis. | Contributed photo

On Monday, Jan. 13, the Fayette County varsity boys basketball team won against South Lamar 62-57.  The Tigers defeated Hamilton 73-68 on Friday, Jan. 17.

The Fayette County varsity girls basketball team won against South Lamar 68-33 on Monday. 

Tigers, Wildcats, Lions win/suffer losses in early Jan. games


Berry's Sydney Rice (24) avoids block by a Sumiton Christian player. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

Fayette

On Friday, Jan. 3, the Fayette County varsity boys team won 43-49 against Northside. The Tigers lost their game against Haleyville 54-77 on Jan. 7, and on Jan. 9, Fayette won their game against Winfield 73-71.

On Jan. 7, the Lady Tigers secured a big area win 55-54 over Haleyville.

Berry

On Jan. 6,  the Berry varsity boys team lost 78-45 to Sumiton Christian. The Wildcats lost 63-54 to Phillips on Jan. 9.

On Jan. 6, the Berry varsity girls team lost to Sumiton Christian 38-41. The Lady Wildcats also lost to Phillips 37-54 on Jan. 9.

Hubbertville football 2014 NAC champs honored


Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The 2014 Hubbertville School football team was honored at a recent basketball game against Brilliant. The team went undefeated during the regular season, NAC Champions, Regional Champions, and North Alabama Champions and played for the State Championship.They ended the 2014 season with a 13-1 record. Nathan Young, was the Fox6 Sideline Defensive Player of the year and also played in the North vs South All Star Game. Coach Lamar Harris was the NAC Coach of the year.  Members of the team, along with  coaches and the principal, are shown above.

Hub girls lose two, boys win one


Hub’s Cole Brand (11) goes for a three point shot | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville varsity girls’ team fell to Winfield, 47-42, on Dec. 17. Two days later, the Lady Lions lost to Brilliant, 50-46.

The Hubbertville varsity boys’ team lost to Winfield, 67-59, on Dec. 17.  The Lions bounced back on Dec. 19 with a 64-38 victory over Brilliant. 

FCHS teams win one, lose one


Fayette's Will Jackson (4) evades an attempted block from a Gordo player.

The Fayette varsity girls’ team defeated Gordo, 47-15, on Dec. 19. On Dec. 21, the Lady Tigers faced a tough loss, 51-31, to Sulligent in the WAC Semifinal.

The Fayette varsity boys won 51-24 against Gordo on Dec. 19.  However, the Tigers lost to South Lamar, 50-43, on Dec. 21. 

Hub varsity boys named NAC Tournament Champions

On Friday, Dec. 13, the Hubbertville Varsity Boys Basketball team won their NAC Tournament game against Marion County High School by a score of 72- 61. The team was recently recognized as NAC Tournament Champions.

Front row from left to right: Cole Brand, Trevor Benton, Ceth Hollingsworth, Tracee Cowan, Kane Rushing and Sabaston Harris; back row from left to right: Coach Caleb Hynds, Cameron Pendley, Logan Cox, Atticus Gray, Skylar Benton, Blaize Wakefield, Jack Lakey, Coach Adam Brand, Kade Watkins, Bryce Afshar and Coach Nathan Tidwell.