Kim Rankin

After a huge opening night win against Louisiana Tech on Wednesday, the Crimson Tide men’s basketball team was back in action on Friday evening, looking for another statement win against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits at home.   The Crimson Tide started the game off aggressive, forcing turnovers and moving the ball around; then, started playing sloppy-ball four minutes into the game. The Jackr

Tuscaloosa Academy Knights defeat Valiant Cross Warriors 31-6 in the first round of the AISA playoffs.

Heartache at homecoming for the Central High Falcons(3-6, 2-4), as the Sipsey Valley Bears(3-6, 2-4) pull the upset 13-12, crushing Central’s hopes for a playoff spot.

Dear Mr. Carney, As the iconic third Saturday in October approaches, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the 78 seconds of cheerful optimism, after Tennessee seemed to have the rival advantage, winning the last three of four games prior. How...

On a hot and humid homecoming in Reform, Ala., the Pickens County Tornadoes(7-1, 6-0) beat the Meek Tigers(5-3, 4-2) 22-6 to win the 1A-Region 6 division and seal the number one seed for the playoffs.

Friday Night Lights is coming down to the wire, and for the Hillcrest Patriots, that means putting another big region rivalry win under their belt against the McAdory Yellow Jackets, pulling the upset 30-7.  McAdory showed their explosive nature quickly, scoring on a 3-drive possession; a 46-yard pass to Jabari Strait, then two handoffs to RB Roderick Thomas for the fast score to put them up 7-0.

It was a party on Patriot Parkway as the Hillcrest Patriots (4-2, 2-1) defeated the Northridge Jaguars (6-1, 3-1) 49-14, handing the Jaguars their first loss of the season.  Hillcrest started off strong, holding Northridge to a 3-and-out; then, proceeded to charge down the field, for an eight play, 74-yard drive. Pat...

The University of Alabama men's basketball team released the SEC TV schedule for the Crimson Tide on Thursday. The conference slate starts with Tennessee on Dec. 29 at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The games during this season include single games against: Tennessee, Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, and Texas A&M. The Tide wil...

On a cool, autumn night in Cottondale, Ala., fans on both sides filled the stadium for Paul Bryant High School’s senior night, and watched the Paul Bryant Stampede(1-4, 0-2) upset the Central High Falcons(2-3,1-1) 31-7 in a non-regional, cross-town rivalry, their first win of the season.

The green and white outshined the lights on a wet, humid evening in Gordo, Ala., as the Gordo Green Wave(4-1, 2-1) beat the Haleyville Lions(1-4, 0-3) 38-0 Friday evening. Haleyville, desperate to find a win and turn their season around, looked to capitalize on their opponents woes, while Gordo needed a momentum shift after last week’s loss to Northside, the first of their season.  “...