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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.
The University of Florida announced the hiring of Todd Butler as an assistant baseball coach, highlighting his extensive SEC background, national championship pedigree, and proven record of developing MLB draft talent.
The Lions are preparing for a breakout season, blending returning talent with emerging stars as they aim to dominate Alabama football rankings.
Alabama AG Steve Marshall has issued a letter to the Freedom From Religion Foundation, asserting that Auburn University baseball players and staff retain constitutional rights to voluntary religious expression.
The poll highlights six rising seniors, including Deshawn Hall, Elijah Tarver, Gunner Gibbs, Braden Gordon, KB Simmons and Land Sharpless, each recognized for their 2025 performances and future potential.
This weekend, Montgomery will host a basketball tournament that combines athletic competition with free HIV testing and public health outreach.
The best‑of‑three finals at Charles Schwab Field pit Oklahoma against North Carolina, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m. ESPN will broadcast the series.
Five‑star prospect Monshun Sales visited Ohio State, putting the Buckeyes in a strong position amid a competitive recruitment landscape.
A look back at Virginia’s record‑breaking 2025 football season, its viral moments, key players, and the coaching changes that defined the year.
The 2026 Montgomery All-Area Baseball Team honors the region’s top performers, highlighting Brue Milner’s Player of the Year award and Coach Brad Parker’s comeback.
Ole Miss and Troy meet on June 14 in Omaha, Nebraska, after both fell in their opening CWS games. The contest will test Troy’s historic run under first‑year coach Skylar Meade.
Anthony Winchester, a Sun Belt Player of the Year and former professional guard, has been hired to bolster Troy’s basketball program, bringing recent Elite Eight experience and a commitment to local outreach.