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The Presbyterian College women's soccer squad captured all three Big South weekly awards for the first time in program history after a 3-1 win over Alabama State, highlighting standout performances by sophomore Maddie Smith, rookie Sydney Stoner and freshman Katy Verdery.
Four hydration breaks punctuated a scorching Sunday match as Presbyterian pulled ahead early and held the lead
The Montgomery Catholic flag football team, featuring seniors Frances Rogers and Avery Sadler, will face Central-Phenix City in the first televised AHSAA Kickoff Classic on August 20, marking a milestone for the program after recent state titles and a Division I scholarship for alumna Anna Russo.
From the 31st Buckmasters Expo to baseball games, yoga sessions, Library Fest, Engineering Day, a Children’s Harbor Poker Run, and art exhibitions, Montgomery offers a diverse slate of activities for all ages.
Montgomery Catholic High School’s football team is gearing up for the 2026 season in the Double A private school classification, with key players and a versatile roster aiming for a state title.
The 2026 BOXTOROW HBCU Preseason All-America team showcases five selections each from South Carolina State and Prairie View A&M, anchored by seasoned coaches and a mix of returning All-Americans and new stars, reflecting a competitive landscape that promises intensified rivalries across the HBCU football circuit.
With two quarterbacks competing, rising junior Brandon Boswell stepping into a leading receiver role, and linebacker Wilson Cherry anchoring the defense, the private school program looks to translate its recent success into a competitive Single A campaign.
Tuskegee University is set to field its first men’s and women’s soccer teams, featuring coaches with over 33 years of combined experience and a roster drawn heavily from Georgia players. The programs will debut in a docuseries chronicling their inaugural season.
The latest Montgomery Advertiser poll, backed by The Vance Law Firm, shows Gibbs receiving 99% of votes for the 2026 ASWA Mr. Football award, while Gordon secures just 1%.
The 2026 Alabama high school football season begins Aug. 20‑22 for Montgomery‑area squads, running through Oct. 30 before region games and the AHSAA postseason, culminating in a December championship in Mobile.
Brandon Mack II, known as "Unc," will complete an unprecedented eighth season at the University of Houston, reflecting on a career shaped by transfers, injuries, and the game's modern transformations.
A look at how high school programs in the Montgomery area are reshaping special teams, with standout players like JP Costa and a growing emphasis on punters and return specialists.
Coach Eddie Robinson Jr. of Alabama State emphasizes standards that have produced a flawless record since 2021, while the 2026 schedule promises five ESPN broadcasts, key classic matchups and new scouting opportunities for HBCU athletes.
Despite being picked fourth in the SWAC East and lacking any All‑SWAC preseason selections, the Florida A&M Rattlers are using the skepticism surrounding their program as motivation for a turnaround under new head coach Quinn Fordham Gray Sr.
The 2026 Diamond Youth Baseball Regional World Series will take place in Montgomery, Alabama, featuring 32 teams and generating an estimated $3.5 million for local businesses, while families focus on cheering and creating memories.
With fall camps underway, the Montgomery Advertiser and The Vance Law Firm have opened a brief poll to determine which local high school football players could claim the 2026 Mr. Football title, reviving memories of past champions like Jeremy Johnson.
As the 2026 high school football season approaches, coaches in the Montgomery area stress the pivotal role of offensive lines, with several programs boasting units that could produce multiple 1,000‑yard rushers.
Readers voted Pike Road’s football squad the clear favorite to win a title, with 86% of the ballots cast.
A look at the key quarterbacks poised to shape the upcoming high school football season in the Montgomery area.
An evolving offensive philosophy in the Montgomery region is spotlighting size‑and‑speed wide receivers, with several local programs expecting a surge in all‑state selections for the 2026 season.
Kingston Preyear, a standout quarterback from Alabama, pledged to the University of Alabama after a record‑setting sophomore season. His coach likens him to Joe Burrow, and he models his game after Jalen Hurts while chasing another state championship.
Kingston Preyear, ranked among the nation’s top quarterbacks, pledged to Alabama on July 10, bolstering a class that has become a magnet for elite signal‑callers.
Roman Tubner, who was dismissed from Tennessee in April, is set to bolster the Louisville women's basketball staff, reuniting with former teammate Deniya Prawl and adding depth to head coach Kim Caldwell's roster.
The 2026 football season for Montgomery-area high schools begins Aug. 20, runs through Oct. 30, and culminates with playoff games and championship events in Mobile and November.