Hubbertville

Milestone win for Coach Hynds


Coach Caleb Hynds | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

Hubbertville basketball coach Caleb Hynds recorded his 200th basketball coaching win last week when the Hubbertville Varsity Lady Lions defeated Vernon. Hynds took over the position of coach at Hubbertville in 2021 from Lamar Harris.

Hub varsity boys beat Berry 65-54


Hubbertville’s Kane Rushing (14) goes for a basket. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville varsity boys basketball team had sa string of wins last week. They defeated Sumiton Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 21, with a final score of 88- 70.

The Lions triumphed over Lamar County, 77-56 on Wednesday, Jan. 22. On Friday, Jan. 24, the Lions defeated Berry 65-54.

Lady Lions beat Sumiton Christian


Hubbertville’s Ella Kate Curington (11) makes her way down the court. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Hubbertville Lady Lions won big last week in all three of their games. They defeated Sumiton Christian on Tuesday, Jan. 21, by a score of 67-24.

The Lady Lions defeated Lamar County, 39-28 on Jan. 22 and on Jan. 24 defeated Berry 62-36

Hubbertville defeats Marion Co. Red Raiders 22-18

Braylon Hill (52) and Tucker Bowen (85) pictured here making a sack against the Raiders QB. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth

The Lions hosted the Marion County Red Raiders on Friday night at Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium. Winning the coin toss and electing to receive the Lions opening drive started from the 20-yard line following Tye Madison’s touchback kickoff.

Vote to cancel principal’s contract fails


A crowd of over 150 members of the Hubbertville community attended the board of education meeting on Tuesday, July 30, in support of Hubbertville School’s principal, Tim Dunavant. (Photo by Leah Hollingsworth)

The Fayette County Board of Education held its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 30, at the Courthouse Annex building. All board members were present. District One Board Member John Aaron led the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance by District Two Board Member Tierre Agnew. The meeting was attended by over 150 parents and community members who passionately advocated for their principal, Tim Dunavant, of Hubbertville School. 

Fayette softball wins two-of-three


Hubbertville’s Nevaeh Hoobler is shown getting a hit.

The Fayette Lady Tigers softball team defeated Brilliant last Monday by the score of 5-4. Preslee Kelly pitched a complete seven-inning game for Fayette, allowing 10 hits and four earned runs to pick up the victory. Kelly also led the team offensively with three hits at the plate. Aubrey Deavours had two hits for the Lady Tigers, including a triple. Ensleigh Kennedy had a double, while Lauren Unger, Rayah Nichols and Kinley Owens each had a hit for Fayette.