New, old and everything in between. That might be one of the better ways to categorize what the Horseshoe Bend football team is facing heading into the 2026 football season. Of course, some of the talent from last year’s squad make their way back to the gridiron, but the Generals still lose …
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Home is where the heart is, and New Orleans Saints linebacker Anferee Jennings' heart is deeply intertwined with Tallapoosa County. So much so, he not only invested his time, but his money, in hosting his annual youth camp in the area.
The 2026 volleyball season will bring a new challenge to the Dadeville volleyball team. The biggest of them all is an entirely new classification and entirely new area.
It’s safe to say Tae Martin made a name for himself at Reeltown High School. Nicknamed “Mr. Elite,” Martin was arguably one of the most feared receivers and defensive backs in Class 2A during his time, being named to the Alabama Sports Writer…
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…
Editor’s Note: This is the third of a six-part series featuring Players to Watch across the coverage area squads.
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.
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a six-part series featuring Players to Watch across the coverage area squads.
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a six-part series featuring Players to Watch across the coverage area squads.
Looking ahead into the 2026 football season, the Dadeville Tigers are not new but they are improved. Only four seniors graduated from the Tigers’ roster last season, as they return the leader in virtually every statistical category.
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 tell them beans don’t go on toast.
Among the top baseball teams in all of Class 2A, the Reeltown baseball team was prominent. On Saturday, the Alabama Sports Writer Association announced its all-state baseball team for each classification, and the Rebels had four names listed.
If you’ve ever seen JaMarkius Smith play a sport, there is one thing that is undeniable — his arm talent. On the mound, under center, it does not matter; Smith has made a living at Reeltown beating people with his arm.
For 35 years, Will Solomon has been at Reeltown. Odds are you’ve seen him coaching in some capacity, whether it be in his role as the secondary coach for the football team or his stint as the Reeltown basketball coach, where he still assists …
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Benjamin Russell baseball coach Richy Brooks has coached quite a few Lumpkins through his 37 years at the helm. The first of the bunch was Huell, who lettered all four years in high school before eventually making stops at CACC and AUM. The n…
Building a program up into a consistent contender is something that takes time, it takes hard work and it takes leadership from above. And it’s safe to say, the Reeltown baseball team has been on that trajectory as of late.
