Alumni of the Benjamin Russell Future Farmers of America (FFA) will host a two-day rodeo to benefit the current BRHS students in the program.
The season has yet to start and the Wildcats are already calling audibles.
Ryne Gallacher was hired as a sports writer for Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. last week.
The Alabama Department of Public Health said a memo issued Thursday by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) says spectators will be allowed to attend football games and other athletic events, but attendance likely will be significantly reduced, according to a news release. Un…
There’s a new coach in town and he is already loving the spirit that surrounds athletics in Alexander City.
Athletic competition won't be affected by Alexander City Schools delaying the first day of school.
Time will be of the essence for the Benjamin Russell.
A hard worker and top Central Alabama Community College golfer, Alexander City native Dylan Moncus earned the Srixon/Cleveland Golf All-America Scholar Award.
A pandemic, school out for months and a .500 season could spell disaster for summer football workouts — but not for Benjamin Russell coach Kevin Smith.
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With the obscurity of a fall football season allowing the same number of fans as in the past due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year’s Benjamin Russell Quarterback Club fundraiser at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at The Stables is more important than ever.
Alabama High School Athletics Association Executive Director Steve Savarese was once again behind the podium Thursday afternoon to give an update on the governing body's latest decision to keep high school sports season on schedule with less than a month to go before the first contests.
Sports may not be so far away after all.
When Elizabeth Lyon Burns received a call from Alabama High School Athletic Association director Steve Saverese her late father, Samuel ‘Hamp’ Lyon, was being inducted this year into Alabama High School Athletic Association Sports Hall of Fame, she didn’t believe him.
Benjamin Russell graduate Erin Smith always dreamed of becoming a University of Georgia majorette since she first laid eyes on the team as a child. Now that dream is coming true as Smith was selected as one of 10 students to join the prestigious squad.
A small mistake has forced organizers to restart a campaign to build local sports enthusiast Johnny Nolen a new home.
After already rescheduling once due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alabama State Games for this year have now been canceled.
Especially with the coronavirus pandemic and people being stuck indoors and away from their families and friends for so long, mental health has been something that’s more and more talked about over the course of the last several months.
Each year, the Benjamin Russell baseball team typically has representation at the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association annual all-star showcase in Troy, and that trend has continued this year.
“There’s nothing good about a goodbye.”
Four years ago, the current rising seniors for Benjamin Russell’s football team were just spreading their wings as the big dogs on Alexander City Middle School’s squad. They were raised under coach Shundell Russaw, who is now spreading his wings.
Much like everything else, the coronavirus pandemic changed the game for the Alabama Student Anglers Bass Fishing Association. But unlike the AHSAA, which canceled its spring seasons and didn’t award any state championships, the ASABFA found a way to make it work.
Growing the sport is always a goal, especially on the high school level and even more especially for smaller sports. Wrestling is one of those that’s a niche in most people’s eyes and it can be tough to break into the world of wrestling.
The Alabama State Department of Education said competition will be back this school year.
For the last 10 years, Cody Glenn has been a staple on the Benjamin Russell football coaching staff. He was a defensive backs coach for seven seasons then moved to be in charge of the wide receivers for the past three years.
Coaching baseball has defined Richy Brooks’ life.
Around Alabama, football seems to be the main focus during the summer. Fans are excited to see what their favorite teams are going to bring to the gridiron, and most coaches will say games are really won during the offseason.
Being well known across the state is an accomplishment in and of itself. But throughout this week in history, locals were making names for themselves on national and even international levels.
So many times, friends and family have asked me, “How do you practice football staying 6 feet apart?”
It was a week for coaches’ honors throughout the area’s local sports history.
Uniqueness surrounded Benjamin Russell’s Lucan Yates on Thursday afternoon.
Central Alabama Community College has become known around the nation for its golf team; the Trojans have won multiple national championships on the links.
The first day of summer workouts always brings excitement for football players and coaches alike.
With athletics getting ready to once again begin for the first time in more than two months across the state, the AHSAA has released a set of “Best Practices” guidelines for return. Those include everything from sanitation guidelines, a set of pre-screening questions and suggestions for main…
Most historical events don’t touch the sports world. In fact, sports seems to be what brings everyone back together after heartbreaking events.
Although Lindsey Smith, Jake Adams and I have remained close in the three-plus years since I left Pennsylvania, it’s still hard to get a sense of what’s going on for them on a day-to-day basis.
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, countless people, businesses and organizations have been affected. Lives have changed, likely forever.
After a fine career with Benjamin Russell’s boys basketball team, Mike Goggans continued his success at the next level. After playing at then-Alexander City Junior College, Goggans transferred to Birmingham Southern where he played for two seasons.
One big benefit for football teams when trying to follow the AHSAA’s guidelines for returning to athletic activities Monday is, for the most part, they can do a lot outside.
Over the last several years, Benjamin Russell’s track and field team has grown exponentially. The Wildcats started small but increased every year — both in numbers and in accomplishments — and a lot of that had to do with the Class of 2020 student-athletes.
What felt like an eternity for sports fans, coaches and players alike finally is coming to an end.
Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. is hosting a “Virtual Senior Night.”
“This is another one of those ultimate ‘not fairs’ due to the coronavirus.”
In all but one year since coach Lee Wagoner took over the Benjamin Russell girls soccer program, the Wildcats have earned nods to the AHSAA North-South All-Star game. That didn’t change this year as rising senior Abigail Sims was named a member of the South team Friday.
Although Benjamin Russell had only two seniors on its softball team this year, those two were particularly strong assets especially with having so many youngsters around them. Both Bailey Underwood and Haylee Hunter took on a leadership role and helped become mentors to the younger girls, an…
The sports world may look a little different but things seem to be starting to return to as normal as possible. Alabama state superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey announced Thursday schools could reopen beginning June 1, and the AHSAA followed suit.
Alabama High School Athletic Association member schools may reopen June 1, in accordance with Alabama State Department of Education superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey’s directive announced Thursday.
Since his freshman year, Ryan Slaten has been lighting it up for Benjamin Russell’s baseball team. The now-rising senior has been a regular starter in the pitching rotation and has proven he’s willing to step up in big occasions regardless of his age.
Tallapoosa Publishers Inc. is hosting a “Virtual Senior Night.”
The end of a season is good for two reasons. The first is teams are typically vying for state — or in some cases national — championships, and the other is those who have put in a ton of hard work start to be recognized.
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