Geneva’s Jack Simmons, Excel’s Will Thomas Capture 2024 Bryant-Jordan State Awards

April 15, 2024     0    137

39th annual Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Banquet      BIRMINGHAM – The third time was a charm for the Simmons clan from Geneva.      Jack Simmons, a senior at Geneva High School, and Excel High School’s William Antonio “Will” Thomas were named the Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Foundation’s 2024 state Scholar-Athlete and Student Achievement award recipients ...

‘Walking testimony’: Geraldine senior doesn’t let club feet slow him down

April 13, 2024     0    1426

BRYANT-JORDAN SPOTLIGHT: RIVER WALLING   Overall winners in Bryant-Jordan Scholarship will be announced on April 15 in Birmingham         GERALDINE, Ala. – Some players motivate others with their performance. Others inspire with a positive attitude. A third group shines by thriving despite adversity.       It’s rare to find a player who falls ...

Tragedy turns to triumph for 3-Sport Standout at Excel

April 12, 2024     0    357

BRYANT-JORDAN SPOTLIGHT: WILL THOMAS   Overall winners in Bryant-Jordan Scholarship will be announced on April 15 in Birmingham                                       BY JOSH BEAN | FOR THE AHSAA         EXCEL (AL) – Excel High School senior Will Thomas has transformed unspeakable tragedy into remarkable achievement.     His amazing journey has also been about how a small ...

Central-Phenix City’s Rise to No. 1 in the Nation Grabs this week’s AHSAA Boys’ Spring Spotlight

April 11, 2024     0    209

     MONTGOMERY – The Central-Phenix City High School baseball team’s rise to the top has now found no borders.       The Red Devils currently are ranked No. 1 in the nation by Baseball America and MaxPreps  – and for good reason.        Central, coached by A.J. Kehoe, won the Class 7A ...

Rare condition doesn’t slow down Fayetteville Two-Sport Standout

April 11, 2024     0    2086

BRYANT-JORDAN SPOTLIGHT: KAT HOLLEY (3rd in a Series) Overall winners in Bryant-Jordan Scholarship will be announced on April 15 in Birmingham   By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA     FAYETTEVILLE (AL) – Fayetteville High School senior Kat Holley always keeps a bag of snacks nearby, especially in the dugout during softball games ...