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Tigers win three of four, sweep Jasper in doubleheader

Brayden Unger (7) is congratulated by teammates at home plate after hitting a two-run home run against Cordova.

The Fayette County varsity baseball team picked up three wins in four games last week, including a pair of late-game victories and a doubleheader sweep of Jasper on March 6. FCHS 9, Cordova 8 The Tigers delivered one of their most exciting finishes of the season on March 3, defeating Cordova 9-8 in walk-off fashion.

Berry Softball wins two in four-game stretch

Berry’s Alivia Morrison makes contact at the plate during varsity softball action as the Lady Wildcats start their season.

The Berry varsity softball team went 2-1-1 over a busy two-day stretch March 6–7, picking up wins over Fayette County and South Lamar while battling Lamar County twice. Berry 1, FCHS 0 Berry opened the stretch with a narrow 1-0 victory over Fayette County on March 6.

Berry Varsity Wildcats split week on the baseball diamond

Walker Edmonson takes his place on the mound as relief in the game against Curry.

The Berry varsity baseball team picked up two wins during a busy week but dropped a pair of games late as the Wildcats faced Carbon Hill, Curry, Pickens Academy and Lamar County. Berry 3, Carbon Hill 0 Berry opened the week with a strong pitching performance in a 3-0 victory over Carbon Hill on March 2.

Bevill State baseball picks up six wins in busy week

Will Whitley works from the mound during Bevill State’s strong six-game stretch, earning a win in the Bears’ victory over BMCU Dev 26.

Bevill State Community College baseball put together an impressive six-game run, sweeping doubleheaders against Blue Mountain Christian University Developmental 26 on Feb. 23 and Central Alabama Community College on Feb. 25 and Feb. 28.

Tigers come up short in early games, earn win over Winfield

Brady Stocks gets ready to hit a double in the game against Sipsey Valley on Feb. 28.

The Fayette County Varsity Tigers battled to the final inning but came up just short in a 7-6 loss to Cordova on Feb. 23 before falling 10-0 to Jasper on Feb. 26. The Tigers later split a pair of contests on Feb. 28, dropping a matchup to Sipsey Valley before earning a 10-6 win over Winfield.

Hubbertville beats Hatch, headed to Class 1A Finals

Cameron Pendley lays up a shot in the 1A Boys’ semifinals against R.C. Hatch High School on March 2 at Legacy Arena in Birmingham.

The Hubbertville Lions are headed to the state championship game after overcoming an early deficit and finishing strong to defeat the defending champions of R.C. Hatch Bobcats, 71-60, in the Class 1A semifinals Monday, March 2 at Legacy Arena. The final score does not fully reflect how competitive the game was from start to finish.

Bevill State baseball team earns three wins with a powerful offense

Brady Laminack held the Warhawks to five hits and two runs in the matchup on Feb. 14.

Bevill State Community College baseball turned in an explosive offensive performance last week, earning three wins highlighted by big innings, timely pitching and consistent hitting across the lineup. The Bears opened the stretch Feb. 14 with a 12-8 victory over Calhoun. Bevill State racked up 14 hits, jumping ahead early when Nicholas Peters doubled in three runs in the first inning. Additional runs in the second and third helped build a 9-1 advantage that held despite a late Calhoun push.