Hubbertville’s Cruz Kizzire stiff arms a Pickens County defender. The junior finished with 4 receptions for 79 yards and a touchdown. (Photo by Leah Hollingsworth)
Hubbertville closed out regular season play on Friday night welcoming Region Five foe Lynn Bears to Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium. The Lions jumped out to an early lead and never let up as they continued their dominance in Region Five play.
Hubbertville's Hunter Rochester avoids a tackle (Photo by Leah Hollingsworth)
Traveling south to Reform on Friday night the Lions visited the Pickens County Tornadoes. Following the coin toss, Hutch Miles' opening kick was recovered by Damian Giles at the 48-yard line. The Lions defense stood strong on the opening possession with Cruz Kizzire sacking Jacobe Plott on first down for a 4-yard loss. Four plays later, facing fourth and 16 from the 36-yard line, William Latham's punt rolled dead at the 32-yard line.
Hubbertville’s Brayden Hill sacks Berry quarterback Zack Hollingsworth. Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville Lions welcomed cross county rivalry Berry Wildcats to Wiley Hollingsworth Stadium on Friday night. Due to tropical storm warnings from hurricane Isaias the much anticipated game kicked-off at 6:00 p.m.
Barrett Afshar holds the flag for the National Anthem before the start of the games.
Hubbertville residents gathered recently for the community’s annual Park Day, a tradition that marks the start of the Park and Recreation ball season. The event brought players, families and supporters together as each team was introduced ahead of a full day of games. Throughout the day, attendees enjoyed youth baseball and softball action while also visiting craft and retail vendors set up around the park.
Hub’s Hunter Rochester (20) and Lawson Dodd (6) tackles a Red Raiders’ ball carrier. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Marion County High School Red Raiders were defeated 61-28 by the visiting Hubbertville Lions on Friday night, Sept.19.
Hub’s Bryce Afshar throwing the ball from second to first. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville varsity boys lost 6-2 to Lynn on Friday in game one of the second round of playoffs. In game two, the Lions fell 7-4 to Lynn.
The Hubbertville varsity girls were victorious against Phillips 5-2 on Thursday, April 24.
Ella Kate Curington throws from third to first for an out. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville varsity boys fell to the South Lamar Stallions 5-2 on Monday, April 14. On Friday, April 18, the Lions defeated the Coosa Christian Conquerors 4-3 in game one of the first round of playoffs. In game two, Hubbertville faced an 8-6 loss to the Conquerors. In the final game, the Lions won 9-2 against Coosa Christian.
The Hubbertville varsity girls defeated the Brilliant Tigers 15-4 on Monday, April 14. The Lady Lions defeated Marion County 7-4 on Tuesday, April 15, and earned an 11- 10 victory over Winston County on Wednesday, April 16.
The Hubbertville varsity boys were crowned Area 10 Champions after a 16-1 victory over Marion County on Tuesday, April 8. Pictured on the front row from left to right: Atticus Gray, Cole Brand, Bryce Afshar, Ceth Hollingsworth, Landon Dodd, Hunter Rochester, Braylon Hill and Carter Brand; back row from left to right: Asst. Coaches Carter Hollingsworth, Daniel Brasher, Head Coach Adam Brand, Logan Cox, Tucker Bowen, Blaize Wakefield, Kade Watkins, Dalton Markem, TJ Keeton, Cruz Kizzire, Sam Tidwell, Kane Rushing, Asst Coaches Graham Gillespie and Nathan Tidwell.
The Hubbertville varsity boys took down the Berry Wildcats, 10-0, on Monday, March 31. The Lions defeated Berry again, 5-3, on Thursday, April 2.
Hub’s Nevaeh Hoobler pitching on the mound for the Lady Lions. | Photo by Leah Hollingsworth
The Hubbertville varsity girls were defeated 13-4 by the Meek Tigers on Monday, March 24. The Lady Lions fell to the Carbon Hill Bulldogs 4-1 on Friday, March 28 in game one of a double header. In game two, Hubbertville narrowly defeated South Lamar with a score of 12-11.
