In their garish black and white stripes, whistles and bright yellow flags, referees tend to blend into the background. Very rarely do they draw positive attention or praise from fans or coaches or players; typically, a referee only becomes so…
Benjamin Russell quarterback Kingston Preyear has officially taken himself off the market for the foreseeable future. The four-star, top-rated, quarterback prospect has announced his commitment to the University of Alabama on Friday.
While the Alabama Men’s 55+ tennis team came close to qualifying for the United States Tennis Association national championship, they fell short with Kentucky winning the Southern Championship.
If I had a nickel for every time the New Site 8U softball team hit a walk-off home run to beat Millry, I’d have two nickels. Which is not a lot, it’s just weird it’s happened twice.
When Klark James was presented with the opportunity to host a youth basketball camp at Horseshoe Bend School, his alma mater, there was no question in his mind that he would do it. Basketball was a beacon of light to James when he needed it most, so the opportunity to share that beacon with …
There are few things more ideal than a sunny summer morning on Lake Martin. Even better, when you have the privilege of spending that morning on a sail boat.
Out of the five major sports in the United States, soccer has consistently been the least popular for many years. That has slowly changed, and that change is becoming visible in the Alexander City community.
At this point in the summer, the goal for most football teams is simply to work hard and improve. Central Coosa’s football team is no exception. The Cougars hosted their first 7-on-7 invitational tournament on Thursday, a major event with sev…
The two most prolific anglers in Horseshoe Bend history, Cade White and Maddux Yates, add to their already lengthy resume; this time punching a ticket to the Bassmaster High School National Championship for the first time in their careers.
If you have ever seen proper discourse on social media between us, freedom-loving Americans and those scoundrels across the pond, it’s a lot of bickering between the two. Brits go for the low blows on controversial topics, while we Americans …
There is a saying that reverberates through Alexander City, and especially within the halls of Benjamin Russell. No matter the event, no matter the magnitude, the saying remains the same: “Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.”
After spending the last few seasons as the Benjamin Russell JV girls coach, Heather Tidwell found herself getting promoted. Now, Tidwell is stepping in as the girls soccer coach at Benjamin Russell, filling in for Lee Wagoner, who announced h…
