The Alabama Sports Writers Association released its annual all-state team for each classification. Six football players from in and around Elmore County were represented among the best of the best of Alabama.Â
As we head into the new year, it’s time to look back at football season and celebrate all the incredible athletes that made their mark this season. Five of the six county schools made their way into the playoffs, with Elmore County advancing …
There will always be stories about a freshman or sophomore with breakout varsity seasons; a young player with the chops to step up and make an impact against the top-level competition. Very rarely will you ever hear about a sixth grader doing…
Regardless of their number of wins or losses this football season, Edgewood Academy has a knack for producing top-notch student athletes. This season was just like any other in that case. Three football players were selected to the AISA’s Eas…
Edgewood Academy’s Brock Whitt hit a major career milestone in the Wildcats’ Tuesday night win against Lowndes Academy, 61-32. In a 27-point outing, Whitt surpassed 1,000 career points.Â
Every week of the high school sports season, there will be a poll to honor the Elmore County area’s top athlete with The Wetumpka Herald Fans’ Choice Player of the Week.Â
Edgewood Academy’s AC Kelley is as sweet and unassuming as can be — until you get her on the volleyball court. That’s when she comes out of her shell, with her longtime teammates on the court, celebrating another perfectly executed play then getting back into position, ready for the next one.Â
For the last few years, Edgewood Academy has produced state champions on the hardwood. Three years ago, the Wildcats went back-to-back, winning AISA AA State Championships in 2022-23 and 2023-24. After losing in the first round last season, the Wildcats’ boys basketball team is ready for the…
In the last few years, Edgewood Academy has made a name for itself as one of the dominant girls basketball programs in AISA Class AA. The Wildcats won three straight state championships in 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24.Â
Edgewood athletic director Scott Phillips has been on the sidelines quite a bit over the years as the Wildcats have taken on Abbeville Christian.
Last week’s loss against Monroe Academy was the Edgewood Academy Wildcats’ third loss in a row. Heading into the penultimate game of the season, the Wildcats are in for another big challenge against AISA AA Region 2 leaders Abbeville Christia…
The Edgewood Academy Wildcats saw another win slip through their fingers, falling to Monroe Academy 50-28 in front of their home crowd on Friday night.Â
Edgewood Academy is a small school and a tight-knit family. Many students at Edgewood Academy start there early in life, usually in elementary school, and know their classmates all throughout their education.Â
At the beginning of the season, the Edgewood Wildcats volleyball chose Harlie Barrett and AC Kelley as their captains for a reason. For Barrett, it was unanimous. For Kelley, nearly so.Â
It was a night of would’ve, could’ve, should’ve for the Edgewood Wildcats.Â
The Edgewood Academy Wildcats broke their winning streak with a loss against Banks Academy last week, 44-14. The Wildcats are now at an even 3-3, but they remain undefeated in AISA AA Region 1 competition.Â
After three straight wins, the Edgewood Academy Wildcats dropped their first game since Week 2 at Banks Academy, 44-14. The Wildcats are now even at 3-3 overall, but remain undefeated and in the top slot of AISA AA Region 2 standings.Â
It is the second half of the AISA football season and the Edgewood Wildcats have officially won the same amount of games as their 2024 season total. Their improvements this season under first-year coach Joe Brewton have been tremendous, as th…
Brock Whitt is a multisport athlete. At Edgewood Academy, he is the multisport athlete. Whitt has excelled on the football field, basketball court and baseball field all five years he’s been a student at Edgewood.Â
The Edgewood Academy Wildcats are back after a week off, taking on another AISA AA Region 1 opponent. The Wildcats will welcome the Crenshaw Christian Academy Cougars into their home turf this Friday night.Â
Things are really starting to click for the Edgewood Academy Wildcats, as they even their record to 2-2 and advance to 2-0 in AISA Region AA competition in a 60-17 blowout win at Hooper Academy.Â
