Stanhope Elmore put together a strong performance against Percy Julian, earning a 42-14 victory behind a productive ground game led by junior running back Dee Barnes. Barnes led the Mustangs in rushing yards, making key plays to help move the offense down the field and contribute to Stanhope Elmore’s commanding performance. The Mustangs found success offensively, scoring 42 points while holding Percy Julian to 14. Following the game, Stanhope Elmore coach Hunter Adams expressed pride in his players and the outcome, recognizing the team’s effort while emphasizing the importance of continuing to improve as the season progresses. Despite the convincing victory, Adams identified penalties as an area that needs attention. Reducing those mistakes and cleaning up execution will be important for the Mustangs as they prepare for their next opponent. For Adams, the goal is not simply to celebrate a win but to use the performance as a foundation for continued improvement. Maintaining momentum and playing with consistency will be essential as Stanhope Elmore moves forward. “We need to treat every game like a playoff game,” Adams said. That mentality will guide the Mustangs’ preparation for their next matchup. Adams emphasized the importance of carrying their momentum from one game to the next while eliminating the penalties and execution errors that could hinder the team’s progress. With Barnes providing a strong presence in the running game and the Mustangs coming away with a 28-point victory, Stanhope Elmore will look to build on its success against Percy Julian. The challenge now is to maintain that standard. By limiting penalties, improving execution and approaching every matchup with the urgency of a postseason contest, the Mustangs hope to carry their momentum into the next game.
Stanhope Elmore opened its matchup with Holtville with a coordinated attack and never let the Bulldogs fully settle into a rhythm, earning a two-set sweep.
At Stanhope Elmore, running the football is more than an offensive philosophy, it is part of the program’s identity. For senior running back Dee Barnes, that identity has provided the perfect opportunity to make a name for himself.
Tropical Storm Isaias is set to make landfall this weekend, and make its way through the state of Alabama. The impending inclement weather has caused a plethora of games in the state to push their games forwards to Thursday. Here is the list …
Stanhope Elmore turned a difficult short week into a statement defensive performance Friday night, shutting out Rehobeth 24-0 on the road to earn a region victory.
Stanhope Elmore enters Friday night's matchup searching for its second win of the season, but the Mustangs have one piece of history working in their favor. They have never lost to the Rehobeth Rebels as both teams are working to establish th…
A wave of inclement weather is set to touch down in Alabama this coming weekend, which in turn has caused teams statewide to move their game from Friday, Oct. 2, to Thursday, Oct. 1. The TPI coverage umbrella has seen some of its games moved, so here is a list of who’s playing when and where.
At this point in the season, the area games get some added bonus. The area tournament is about a month away, and every team is fighting to improve its seed heading into it.
The Millbrook-based rollercoaster that is Stanhope Elmore flag football crested a hilltop Thursday night at 17 Springs, defeating Booker T. Washington (Tuskegee) 32-6.
The losing streak continues as the Mustangs fell to 0-4 Friday night, with Pike Road pulling away for a 50-14 victory. Stanhope Elmore stayed within striking distance early before the Patriots took control in the second half.
The Stanhope Elmore volleyball team defeated a scrappy group of Wildcats from Benjamin Russell 3-0 (25-9, 26-24 & 25-20) Thursday night in Millbrook. The win tipped off area play for both teams. The Mustangs improve to 1-0 in area play.
Stanhope Elmore took a tied scoreboard to the locker room at halftime, but what emerged in the second was a 44-30 loss to Class 5A Region 2 rival Russell County.
Any time you have any all-state running back rush for only 10 yards against you, your football team is doing something right. And that was exactly the recipe for success for Prattville in a whooping of Stanhope Elmore on Friday night: Limitin…
With “Hooray for Lions” blaring in the background, Hunter Adams stood before his team of battered Stanhope Elmore Mustangs, who had just been on the losing end of a 68-14 throttling by rival Prattville.
Every year, in every sport, rivalry games stand out on the schedule. At whatever level of sports, from high school onto professional, rivalry games are pivotal, season-defining encounters. The best ones may even decide a particular team’s fate.
Last season, Stanhope Elmore made its first playoff appearance since 2020. It was Hunter Adams’ first since he moved from defensive coordinator to head coach before the 2023 season, marking a turning point in the Mustangs’ recent history.
Stanhope Elmore showed major promise after it made its first appearance in the playoffs since 2020. The Mustangs ended the season with a dramatic rivalry win over Wetumpka that pushed them to the No. 3 seed in the region. Although they were o…
In the wake of the newly created Gulf State Independent Athletic Association, GSIAA, the questions surrounding the league have found their way to AHSAA director Heath Harmon and AISA director Roddie Beck.
