So many people have talked about specialization in the past couple years. A lot of research has been done about the positive and negatives effects of specialization, and while there is evidence saying injuries are more likely for kids who decide to specialize, there’s also the other side of the coin that shows the benefits especially in recruiting.
After a week hiatus, Caleb Turrentine and Lizi Arbogast are back with the latest episode of Inside the Lines Podcast.
Auburn linebacker K.J. Britt couldn’t help but put himself in the much smaller shoes of the first- through eighth-graders who were learning the basics of football at Saturday’s annual Bridge Builders camp at the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex.
For the second consecutive summer, the Reeltown football team partnered with the Star Seeds organization to put on a youth camp for kids from across central Alabama. Reeltown coach Matt Johnson and Star Seeds director LD Bell got together to host 92 kids at Nix-Webster-O’Neal Stadium on Satu…
The Dadeville Dixie Youth Majors All-Star team put its motto “Fearless” to use in the state tournament to secure the championship and advance the team of 12 to the Dixie Youth World Series in North Carolina later this month.
No strikes or spares here.
Facing an extremely tough bracket at the state tournament last weekend in Millbrook, Alexander City’s 8U All-Star softball team put up a good fight but had to settle for fourth in the state.
It was an up and down tournament for the Alexander City 10U All-Star softball team, which had to settle for third best after losses to eventual champion New Site and Phenix City in the semifinals.
Just a year ago, New Site’s 10U all-star softball team had to settle for third in the state championships after winning it all as an 8U team the year prior. But now, the girls are back on top after they won four games in a row, including a 6-4 defeat of Phenix City, to win the state title.
Two years ago, New Site’s 8U All-Star softball team won its state championship, and now the girls are 10-year-olds and fighting for another state title. This year’s New Site 10U team just picked up the area championship in Anniston last weekend, absolutely demolishing its competition on the way.
Some of the best high school sports teams have something very similar in common, and that’s a strong feeder program. If you look at the powerhouses around the state and even into other states, you’ll notice all of them have good youth programs and usually the high school coaches are involved…
Now in its third year, Dadeville’s free sports camp has seen exponential growth.
Season 1 Episode 4 of Inside the Lines Podcast is now in the books.
Putting up more than 10 runs in all five of its games Saturday was the key to perfection for the Alexander City 8U All-Star softball squad. The girls went 5-0 including a narrow 12-9 win over Millbrook to earn their second straight area championship.
After three straight victories, Alex City’s 10U All-Star softball team suffered a 10-1 loss to Phenix City in its area championship game Saturday afternoon. Despite the loss, Alex City will still advance and have a chance to fight for a state title this weekend in Millbrook.
After sweeping its pool play games, Alexander City’s 6U all-star softball team entered its area tournament play as the No. 1 seed. The all-stars lived up to their expectations, making it all the way to the championship game.
After a grueling pool play schedule, Alexander City’s 8U softball all-star team placed third at its pre-area tournament last weekend. The all-stars will now head to Holtville for their area tournament to see if they can advance once more and make it to the state tournament.
Alexander City’s 10U All-Star softball team competed in its first tournament last weekend and performed at the highest standards. The all-stars went 5-0 on the day, defeating a high-caliber New Site team in the tournament championship to win it all.
Brad Ford has spent a lot of his adult life giving back to youngsters trying to get into football. A 1992 graduate of Dadeville who then went on to play for the University of Alabama and the Detroit Lions, Ford has wanted to bring his football camps home to the Tigers for a few years now aft…
Area children hit the road earlier this month for a special trip to Notasulga to visit and fish with former Auburn football coach Pat Dye at Crooked Oaks.
Summer has finally hit and it’s not always easy for parents to find ways to keep their young children occupied during the summer months. That’s one of many reasons Legacy Builders has teamed up with Fellowship of Christian Athletes to host an all-day free sports camp.
Michael Taylor, a catch-all coach in Dadeville, goes above and beyond his call of duty to provide equal opportunities for all children, no matter their age or ability, to participate in sports and engage in healthy behaviors.
Lake Martin Young Professionals presents Strand Sessions — Live Music in the park on the fir… Read more
A safe place helping everyone in Alex City and surrounding areas find hope and help in deali… Read more
Radney Elementary School students did something Thursday that could follow them for the next several years.
LakeWinds Golf Club will host its Par 3 Tournament on Saturday, March 9.
Central Alabama Community College had a slew of student-athletes named to the Alabama Community College Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll for their performance in the classroom during the fall semester.
1. Terrell Owens inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Benjamin Russell’s boys basketball team and Navy JROTC are teaming up to help feed families at Christmastime.
With a victory over the Jaguars earlier this week in the Super Bowl, the Alexander City 10U Cowboys capped off a perfect season. The Cowboys finished the season 8-0, including a 13-0 victory over the Jaguars in the championship game.
Benjamin Russell’s Lance Cunigan and Ashley Walker are looking to finish out their high school cross country careers on a high note, as they both qualified for the state championships. Cunigan took seventh overall at the Class 6A Section 3 meet last week, clocking in at 17:05.77.
While Horseshoe Bend’s high school team didn’t have the best season to date, the future is bright for the Generals. Horseshoe Bend’s 5-6-7-year-old team is heading to the playoffs today after building up a 5-2 record to this point.
Dressed as video game character Yoshi, Radney Elementary School Assistant Principal Dr. Brittany Duncan sounded a drum in front of Radney early Saturday morning, marking the beginning of the fifth annual Radney Wildcat Dash 5K and 1-mile fun run.
Registration dates for the Alexander City Youth Soccer league are coming up.
Check out our collection of photos from this weekend’s National Softball Association state tournaments.
Going into a state tournament as the No. 1 seed doesn’t guarantee anything. In fact, it can make the journey to a title that much harder with a target on your back.
Alexander City’s 7U All-Star baseball team won all three games at its district tournament to earn the championship.
Thirty all-star softball teams will converge on Alexander City this weekend, as the Charles E. Bailey Sportplex plays host to the National Softball Association Alabama state tournament on Saturday.
With five straight wins, Alexander City’s 8U All-Star softball team claimed its area championship on Saturday.
New Site’s 10U All-Star softball team continued its dominance with a victory at the South Area tournament in Holtville on Saturday. The All-Stars went 4-0 on the day.
Alexander City’s 6U All-Star baseball team defeated Sylacauga twice in a row to earn the district championship on Tuesday evening.
New Site’s All-Star T-ball team came up just short against Wedowee this weekend. New Site fell, 33-29.
Alexander City’s 6U All-Star softball team finished third at this weekend’s NSA pre-area tournament in Millbrook.
When kids sign up for a football camp with Auburn players, they’re excited to hit the field and get to work. They want to soak up as much information as possible about the game and learn from talented players they watch on Saturday afternoons.
New Site’s 8U All-Stars may have grown up a year since bringing home the NSA state softball championship in 2017, but their talents haven’t worn off.
It didn’t matter what the pitcher threw, I was going to rip the cover off the ball. It was inevitable, it was unpreventable and it was the best feeling a Little Leaguer could feel stepping into the batter’s box on a Monday or Wednesday night.
Youngsters around the area will be getting a chance to learn from some of the best — and potentially some of their biggest role models — as the annual Bridge Builders youth football camp will be hosted at the Sportplex on Saturday.
Sometimes the summer can drag on. With kids out of school and the temperatures heating up, it’s an easy option to stay inside all day.
