THIS WEEK IN SPORTS: Big honors, new beginnings highlight area’s history

After a fine career with Benjamin Russell’s boys basketball team, Mike Goggans continued his success at the next level. After playing at then-Alexander City Junior College, Goggans transferred to Birmingham Southern where he played for two seasons.

This week in 2007, Goggans’ hard work paid off as he was inducted into Birmingham Southern’s Hall of Fame. During his first year there, Goggans was already making a name for himself as Panther, leading the team with 13.7 points per game. He kept that going when he was named team captain for his senior season and earned a spot on the All-Conference and All-District teams both years there.

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