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Bevill State baseball team earns three wins with a powerful offense

Brady Laminack held the Warhawks to five hits and two runs in the matchup on Feb. 14.

Brady Laminack held the Warhawks to five hits and two runs in the matchup on Feb. 14.

Bevill State Community College baseball turned in an explosive offensive performance last week, earning three wins highlighted by big innings, timely pitching and consistent hitting across the lineup. The Bears opened the stretch Feb. 14 with a 12-8 victory over Calhoun. Bevill State racked up 14 hits, jumping ahead early when Nicholas Peters doubled in three runs in the first inning. Additional runs in the second and third helped build a 9-1 advantage that held despite a late Calhoun push.

Fayette girls defeat Winfield, varsity boys fall to South Lamar

Fayette County’s Marqualan Maddox (33) knocks the jump ball towards the Tigers to start play. | Photo by Devin Dudley

Fayette County’s Marqualan Maddox (33) knocks the jump ball towards the Tigers to start play. | Photo by Devin Dudley

Fayette Co. High School Varsity Girls

On Dec. 9, the Lady Tigers earned a 47-44 win over Winfield.  On Dec. 12, the Tigers lost to Marion County 79-42.

Fayette Co. High School Varsity Boys

On Dec. 9, The Tigers lost to Winfield 66-48.  On Dec. 11, the Tigers fell to South Lamar 68-51. 

Lady Wildcats named Pickens Academy Thanksgiving Tournament champions.

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Berry High School Varsity Girls Basketball team was recently crowned Pickens Academy Thanksgiving tournament champions. Anna Raley Palmer, Caylee Westbrook and Shayla Mayfield made the All-Tournament team. Palmer was named the MVP of the tournament. Pictured from left to right on the front row are Shayla Mayfield, Anna Raley Palmer, Caylee Westbrook and Bella Taylor; back row are Head Coach Danny Raines, Abbie Lollar, Sydney Rice, Za’Riah Jackson, Kryssa Fields, Delaina Powers and Coach Linnie Shepherd Booth. | Contributed Photo

Wildcats crowned Pickens Academy Thanksgiving Champs

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Berry High School Varisty Boys basketball team was named the Pickens Academy Thanksgiving tournament champions. Jordan Jackson was named MVP of the tournament, Jerrode Jackson and Max Westbrook made the All Tournament team. Pictured above from left to right are Kayson Simmons, Drayke Parr, Jerrode Jackson, Jordan Jackson, Coach Jonathan Thomas, Head Coach Ryan Stephens, Max Westbrook, Jayden Smith, Mason Parr and Seth Traweek. | Contributed Photo

Hubbertville Lions recognized as 2025 NAC Football Champs

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The Hubbertville Varsity Football team was recently recognized as the 2025 NAC Champions. Head Coach Caleb Hynds was named the Football NAC Coach of the Year, Cole Brand was recognized as the Football NAC MVP and Varisty Football All conference team was awarded to Bryce Afshar, Cole Brand, Braylon Hill, Blaize Wakefield, Tyler Stricklin, Kane Rushing and Lawson Dodd. Pictured above from left to right on the front row are Braxton Madison, Landon Dodd, Sawyer Bowen, Mac Brasher, Trevor Benton, Bo Brasher, Gavin Hubbert, Cruz Kizzire, Brennon Hill and Ethan Browning.

Addison ends Wildcats playoff run

Berry’s Lake Norris (0) and Luke Ward (60) team up for a tackle on a Bulldogs’ ball carrier. | Photo by Sarah Rice

Berry’s Lake Norris (0) and Luke Ward (60) team up for a tackle on a Bulldogs’ ball carrier. | Photo by Sarah Rice

The Berry Wildcats traveled to Addison to face the sixth ranked Bulldogs in the second round of the state playoffs. The Wildcats kept the game close in the first half, but could not get any traction in the second half as they fell to Addison by a score of 39 - 6.

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