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Western Kentucky University announced the hiring of Mike Mendoza as its new assistant coach for the baseball program, a move that brings a decade of collegiate coaching expertise and a championship pedigree to the roster.
Mike Mendoza, a seasoned coach with a decade of collegiate experience, has been appointed assistant coach at WKU, where he will lead recruiting and hitting development.
Head coach Chris Wright finalizes a revamped staff that retains key veterans while welcoming assistants with championship pedigrees from across the nation.
With the first Alabama high school football games set for August 20, the Montgomery area prepares for a pivotal 2026 season. From new head coaches to elite recruits and potential state championship contenders, the region’s teams are poised for dramatic developments.
A look at how Caleb Bell, a highly rated defensive end from Milton High School, is expected to bolster Arkansas’s front line and contribute to a renewed push for sacks in the 2026 season.
The Montgomery Advertiser reveals its 2026 soccer player of the year awards, highlighting standout performances by Grady Ming and Kyleigh Harris and recognizing other top vote‑getters from across the region.
The Montgomery Advertiser, sponsored by The Vance Law Firm, is inviting the public to vote for the 2026 high school girls soccer Player of the Year. The contest runs from June 7 to June 11, with the winner announced on June 12.
Five top players from Shelby County headline the 2026 North‑South All‑Star Game, set for July at the Emory Folmar YMCA Complex in Montgomery, where they will be coached by local veterans and face the state’s elite.
Southern Miss clinched its third Sun Belt Championship in four seasons, defeating Troy and Louisiana to claim an automatic NCAA Baseball Regional berth in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Southern Miss baseball is one win away from its third Sun Belt championship in four seasons, having defeated Troy 6-2 earlier and now leading Louisiana 11-2 after nine innings.
Southern Miss secured a 6-2 victory over Troy, extending its streak of Sun Belt Championship appearances to four consecutive seasons. Joey Urban and Davis Gillespie delivered home runs, while Colby Allen’s relief pitching sealed the win.
After dropping their opening game of the Sun Belt Tournament to Troy, Southern Miss prepares for a decisive showdown on May 24, hoping to extend their streak of championship game appearances.
A rain‑shortened game between Southern Miss and Troy will resume at 6:45 p.m., setting the stage for a potential championship berth.
A rain‑delayed ninth inning saw Southern Miss rally past Troy, 7‑6, with Drey Barrett’s walk‑off grand slam preserving an 11‑game winning streak and a coveted NCAA regional hosting slot.
Southern Miss secured a semifinal berth with a 7‑6 victory over Troy, highlighted by Drey Barrett's walk‑off grand slam. Louisiana also moved into the final four after a 5‑4 win over Coastal Carolina, while Texas State prepares to face Louisiana in a rematch. The remaining semifinal spot will be decided in a Saturday morning elimination game between South Alabama and Troy.
The Mountaineers set a program record with 17 Sun Belt victories, earned All‑Sun Belt honors, and battled Coastal Carolina in a dramatic final game that highlighted standout performances from Jordan Fisher, Darin Horn and others.
Coastal Carolina defeated Appalachian State 8-2 in a pivotal elimination contest, highlighted by Darin Horn's dominant relief outing and a 14-hit attack.
Southern Miss edged Georgia State 7‑6 after a 5.5‑hour game with a 2‑hour, 20‑minute weather delay, extending their winning streak to ten.
ASU's women's flag football club, launched by Sierra and Sophia Smith, has quickly risen to national prominence, highlighted by a historic Fiesta Bowl Classic appearance and growing participation across the state.