Bentley Baker is a standout player for the Reeltown softball team and has been working hard on her craft to have a chance to get to the next level. Baker’s hard work has paid off as she signed an offer from Southern Union State Community College.
With the 2020 football season in the books, The Outlook recognizes the talent around the Tallapoosa and Coosa counties by naming the top football players in the area.
Reeltown has proven time and time again it is the epicenter in Alabama for showing support to friends and neighbors within the community.
Young athletes lined up on Saturday to take turns at Dadeville assistant coach Michael Taylor’s speed and agility camp.
After going virtual last week to combat with the recent COVID-19, Central Coosa has suspended athletics including the basketball season opener against Verbena on Tuesday and Horseshoe Bend next Monday. According to Central Coosa athletic director Brett Thomas, the two games are being resched…
The fish are still jumping on Lake Martin despite the cold front and local high schoolers have the hardware to prove it.
Reeltown proved it had no quit with its 22-0 win over Holtville on Friday night.
Chad Abrams has been on the Reeltown football field since he was a child.
Reeltown missed out on the playoffs last week when it lost its second straight game by one point. But despite not going to the dance for the first time since 2007, the Rebels are still putting their nose to the grindstone to finish out the regular season strong.
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Two evenly matched teams fought toe to toe Friday night with an AHSAA Class 3A playoff berth hanging in the balance, as a blocked extra point in the fourth quarter was the difference in Reeltown’s 21-20 lost to Pike County.
Points were at a premium Friday night at the 55th meeting between Dadeville and Reeltown with the Tigers ultimately coming away with a 7-6 win over the Rebels.
Dadeville spoiled homecoming for Reeltown 7-6.
The Dadeville-Reeltown game is one that gets all Tallapoosa County residents get pumped, every single year. It’s an in-county rivalry for Tallapoosa County fans and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s certain as large of a crowd as is allowed will show up for the 55th meeting of the Tigers a…
Just as quickly as it arrived, the volleyball season is coming to a close for teams as area playoffs beginning today for local high schools.
A strong performance by the Reeltown running game and special teams paved the way for the Rebels’ fourth win of 2020.
The Rebels are eager to get back on the field and avenge their loss to Trinity by hopefully beating up on winless Beulah.
Many teams across the state are rescheduling due to inclement weather being brought on by Hurricane Delta.
Reeltown football will hit the gridiron for competition a little sooner this week.
Reeltown fell to 2-2 in region play and an even 3-3 record on the season following a 42-14 loss to Trinity on Friday night.
Reeltown is adjusting just fine in its new classification of 3A. Even with the gauntlet that has been Region 4, Rebel coach Matt Johnson has continued to push his team forward and find a way — “the Rebel way,” as he calls it.
Reeltown’s run game has been driving force for the Rebels under coach Matt Johnson and it catapulted the Rebels to a 34-13 victory over region foe Goshen.
Reeltown’s volleyball team has redeemed itself after a rough weekend tournament. After going 0-4 this past weekend, the Rebels earned a 4-1 win in Tuesday’s tri-match over B.B. Comer and Fayetteville.
Reeltown football has been adjusting to life in Class 3A for a month now and so far it’s been up and down. But things are looking up.
The Lady Generals continue to impress this season as they have earned a perfect 10-0 through the first three weeks of volleyball play.
After an hour-and-a-half lightning delay Friday, Reeltown finally returned to the field to square off with Montgomery Catholic.
If everything goes as planned, Reeltown coach Matt Johnson likes the odds for this week’s matchup.
Reeltown has a whole new look to it this year with a large portion of last year’s offense having moved on from the program. The absence of previous players has left holes open for other players to emerge as stars for the Rebels.
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It was senior night for the Reeltown Rebels (2-1), who played host to the Childersburg Tigers (0-2) on Friday Night at Nix-Webster-O’Neal Stadium. Reeltown was victorious for the second time this season, claiming a 28-8 victory over Childersburg to open up regional play.
The Dadeville volleyball team started its season Thursday night when it took on the Reeltown Rebels.
The Rebels are licking their wounds from Friday’s loss to St. James and looking to get things rolling again in the right direction this week when they take on Childerburg.
Tallassee got the better of Reeltown on Thursday night’s volleyball matchup, 3-0.
Following an afternoon of scattered thunderstorms, Reeltown took the field as it played host to the St. James Trojans in Week 1. However, it was the Trojan offense that poured down on Reeltown, as St. James (1-1) defeated Reeltown (1-1), 31-20.
Final scores from around the area are as follows:
Thursday’s 27-21 overtime win over Tallassee is one the Reeltown program will remember for years to come, but the Rebels aren’t letting the win distract them from having success in Week 1.
The Reeltown volleyball team lost its season opener on Monday with Wadley barely eking out a 3-1 win.
Thursday night wasn’t just opening night for high school football and for Reeltown’s season.
The final Tallassee pass attempt was just overthrown into the corner of the end zone as the ball hit the grass, the Reeltown sideline erupted. The incomplete pass was the final step to Reeltown’s comeback as the Rebels completed their 27-21 overtime victory at Tallassee on Thursday in the ri…
Fans enjoyed the renewal of the Reeltown-Tallassee rivalry at J.E. 'Hot' O'Brien Stadium in Tallassee on Thursday. Fans saw a nail-biter where the Rebels won in overtime 27-21 while some wore masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
When it comes to sports, nothing brings intensity and energy like a rivalry game on the gridiron. Rivalries are the theme of this upcoming season in Tallapoosa and Coosa counties as old ones are renewed and new ones emerge as games to watch for years to come.
Reeltown has been the cream of the crop when it comes to football in Class 2A since coach Matt Johnson took over the program five years ago.
Reeltown has been a powerhouse for years when it comes to football. The community’s support for the program has undoubtedly elevated the confidence of the players and allowed them to play better.
For 17 years the Reeltown-Tallassee rivalry has been dormant, waiting to reemerge.
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