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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.

Wildcats defeat Panthers


Berry's Lake Norris (0) rushes the ball for a first down attempt. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

The Berry Wildcats traveled to face the third ranked Spring Garden Panthers for the first time in school history. On paper, it should have been a high scoring game as two high octane offenses met with the Wildcats averaging 54 points a game and Spring Garden averaging 44 points a game. As so often happens, what fans got was an entertaining defensive battle that the Wildcats ultimately won 6 - 0 to punch their ticket to round three.

Tigers advance to playoffs



Fultondale High forced to forfeit wins due to violations

Fultondale High School’s varsity football program has recently been fined and placed on probation for violating the AHSAA Transfer Rule by playing ineligible players, according to a release from the AHSAA. As a result, the program has forfeited all games in which these players participated. Fultondale forfeited wins against Cordova, Hamilton, and Fayette County High School. This puts Fayette County in a favorable position, as the Tigers will now advance to the playoffs.

Fayette loses to Good Hope 34-12


Fayette County's Maurice Harris (2) high steps past the Raiders defensive players for a first down. | Photo by Devin Dudley

The Tigers hosted the Good Hope Raiders at John Morgan Brown Stadium, Waldon Tucker Field, on Friday night. Before the game, Fayette’s senior football players, cheerleaders and band members were escorted by their parents and honored during Senior Night.

Hubbertville Lions defeat Brilliant Tigers 49-8

Hub’s Tyler Stricklin (7) intercepts a Tigers’ pass. | Photo by Luke Brantley

Traveling to Brilliant on Friday night the Hubbertville Lions were quick to light up the scoreboard. Blake Jenkins’ onside opening kick was pounced on by Tucker Bowen setting Blaize Wakefield and the Lions offensive front up with excellent field position at the 50-yard line

Pirates rushing attack proves too much for Tigers

Fayette County's Logan Taylor (51) closes in on the ballcarrier as Fayette County hosted Winfield in high school football action. | Photo by Tommy Williams

The Winfield Pirates rushing attack was too much for the Fayette County Tigers to handle as the Pirates ran up 222 rushing yards to roll to a 35-6 victory on Thursday, Sep. 26, in Fayette.

Fayette secures 28-7 victory against Haleyville Lions


Fayette County's Wade Jackson (26) and Jacob Paddon (13) combine efforts to bring down the ball carrier as Fayette County hosted Haleyville in area high school football action, Sept. 20. | Photo by Tommy Williams

The Fayette Tigers hosted the Haleyville Lions on Friday at John Morgan Brown Stadium. The Lions received the ball on the kickoff but were forced to punt.

Hubbertville defeats Marion Co. Red Raiders 22-18

Braylon Hill (52) and Tucker Bowen (85) pictured here making a sack against the Raiders QB. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Lions hosted the Marion County Red Raiders on Friday night at Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium. Winning the coin toss and electing to receive the Lions opening drive started from the 20-yard line following Tye Madison’s touchback kickoff.

Wildcats win 58-25 against Pickens Academy Pirates

Jayden Smith (3) and Lake Norris (0) pictured here rushing the ball to gain yardage against the Pirate's defensive players. | Photo by Kelly Bonner

The Wildcats kicked off their 2024 campaign by hosting the Pickens Academy Pirates in the first ever meeting between the two schools as the Pirates moved to the AHSAA from AISA. Before the kickoff, both teams and the assembled fans paused for a moment of silence for Caden Tellier, the Morgan Academy quarterback who passed away after sustaining injuries in his team’s game last week.