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Friday, May 17 by Brett Elmore

Jasper beats Moody twice, captures Class 5A softball championship

OXFORD – Jasper High School arrived at Choccolocco Park on Thursday needing four straight victories, including two in a row over Moody, to win the Class 5A state softball championship. That’s exactly what the Vikings did. Emma Lou Frank’s RBI single in the bottom of ...

Tuesday, April 16 by Brett Elmore

Jasper’s Missy Odom named ASWA Class 5A Girls Basketball Player of the Year

MONTGOMERY – Buckhorn High School sophomore Caleb Holt and Spring Garden High School junior Ace Austin were named 2024 Mr. Basketball and Miss Basketball, respectively, for the just completed 2024 high school basketball season. The announcement was made at the annual Alabama Sportswriters Association luncheon sponsored by the ...

Wednesday, February 28 by Brett Elmore

BEVILL STATE APPOINTS STEVE WOODARD AS HEAD BASEBALL COACH

FAYETTE, AL – Bevill State Community College (BSCC) is excited to announce the appointment of Steve Woodard as the new Head Coach of the Men’s Baseball Team. A native of Hartselle, Alabama, Woodard’s exceptional journey from high school championships to Major League Baseball sets ...

Wednesday, January 10 by Brett Elmore

Nick Saban Announces Retirement after 17 Seasons at Alabama

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama’s Nick Saban, who has won more college football national championships than any coach in the modern era, announced his retirement on Wednesday. “The University of Alabama has been a very special place to Terry and me,” Saban said. “We have enjoyed every ...

Monday, December 25 by Brett Elmore

2023 WJLX All Wal-Win Football Team announced

Members of the 2023 WJLX All Wal-Win Area Team were announced on Monday, recognizing the stellar accomplishments of players to their programs throughout the concluded season.Each member of the All Wal-Win Area Team will be recognized at the WJLX Football Awards Ceremony on Saturday ...

Saturday, December 23 by Brett Elmore

Nine area players earn All-State honors

The Alabama Sports Writers Association has released its 2023 All-State football teams. Finalists for the back and lineman of the year awards are planned for release next week. The winners, Super All-State and Mr. Football will be named Tuesday, Jan. 16, at a luncheon banquet at the ...

Tuesday, December 5 by Brett Elmore

Trent Richardson headlines 2023 Wal-Win Football Awards

The 2nd Annual WJLX Wal-Win Football Awards Ceremony will be held January 13th at the Jasper Civic Center. It marks the second time an event of this kind to be held in the area with an all-star lineup locally and with our guest speaker.“We ...

Sunday, November 5 by Brian Hale

Addison’s Wilkins, Jasper’s Houston Final 2023 POTW

Addison's Jed Wilkins put up playoff-worthy numbers on Friday night, while Jasper's Braxton Houston ended the season with a defensive gem on Thursday night to earn player of the week honors.Wilkins accounted for four touchdowns in the win over Shoals Christian, rushing for 124 ...

Wednesday, November 1 by Brett Elmore

Sumiton Christian, Addison advance in state volleyball tournament

BIRMINGHAM – Addison has won nine state volleyball championships in the last 10 years, and the Bulldogs stepped closer to another Blue Map by beating Elba in the Class 1A quarterfinals Wednesday at the 53rd AHSAA Elite 8 State Volleyball Championships at the Birmingham CrossPlex. Addison ...

Sunday, October 29 by Brian Hale

Eagles’ Godwin, Vikings’ Portillo named Week 10 POTW

Sumiton Christian's Noah Godwin and Jasper's Carlos Portillo both had big impacts in their respective Week 10 games to garner Kustom Trophy/WJLX Player of the Week honors.The Eagles had their best showing of the season against Holy Spirit, with Godwin making plays on offense ...

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