Spanish Fort alum and Missouri cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine was a first-team selection to the Associated Press’ midseason All-America team where his nine passes defended and four interceptions …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 10/19/23 |
Alia Vickrey can add another win to his career total as a Baldwin County High School wrestler after he was selected as the Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week.
The Tiger senior, a three-time …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/31/24 |
The inaugural event was recently awarded for its video coverage, and now Gulf Coast Media's football Media Day will return to the Orange Beach Event Center Thursday, July 27.
Public and private …
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7/5/23
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ELBERTA — The preseason came to a close for the Robertsdale Golden Bears and Elberta Warriors during a Thursday jamboree at John T. Cobb Stadium that saw Robertsdale hold a 12-0 lead when …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/20/23 |
Another honor can be added to the trophy case of Bayshore Christian junior Caden Phillippi, whose individual state championship helped win over Gulf Coast Media readers to earn Seacrest Furniture …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/15/23 |
SPANISH FORT — The all-time sack leader of the Alabama High School Athletic Association is teaming up with the 2006 Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year at the University of Miami.
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/20/23 |
A big puzzle piece landed when Foley all-state lineman Logan Joellenbeck announced his verbal commitment to South Alabama on Saturday night as part of a weekend that saw seven pledges to the program.
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 6/27/23 |
SPANISH FORT , Ala – The Toros charged ahead early to build a 21-0 lead on touchdown runs by Brendon Byrd, (10-yard run) and Johnny Morris (19 and 37 yard runs) still early in the second …
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10/23/21
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Only two quarterbacks in Alabama have thrown for more than 3,000 yards through Week 12 and one of them is a freshman, Gunner Rivers, at Fairhope’s St. Michael Catholic.
The …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/14/23 |
Almost two weeks after he announced he entered his name in the NCAA transfer portal, Fairhope alum Riley Leonard revealed his commitment to play for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in his final year of …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/12/23 |
ROBERTSDALE — Cris Bell acknowledged the tall task he has in taking over the Robertsdale Golden Bear program that owns a 24-game losing streak. While he said he has always enjoyed tall challenges, he said …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/26/24 |
With just over two weeks remaining before regular-season football games are played across the state, the Alabama Sports Writers Association released its preseason rankings which recognized five teams …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 8/9/23 |
When the Alabama High School Volleyball Coaches Association announced its all-state teams at the end of the postseason, Orange Beach senior Amelia Edgeworth and Bayside Academy senior Blakeley …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 11/9/23 |
MONTGOMERY — Saraland High School head football coach Jeff Kelly has been selected to serve as head coach for the Alabama All-Star football squad for the 38th annual Alabama-Mississippi …
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3/21/24
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GULF SHORES — Lulu’s hosted a welcome party fit for champions as the Gulf Shores football and swimming teams were recognized for their performances at recent state championships.
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 12/13/23 |
With a new personal record that also extended her own school record, Elberta senior Morgan Thrift won the Class 4A-5A shot put state championship with a distance of 36’ 4” for a …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 2/4/24 |
MONTGOMERY — Registration for the 41st Alabama State Games opened on March 1 and has been growing steadily.
Soccer, baseball and first-year-sport powerlifting have been leading the way as …
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3/21/24
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A trio of former Spanish Fort football players are set for a Toro reunion at the NFL Draft this spring.
DJ James from Auburn, Jeremiah Hixon from New Mexico and Kris Abrams-Draine from Missouri …
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 1/5/24 |
With a major impact on Opening Day followed by key outings on the weekend, Orange Beach junior KG Favors won over Gulf Coast Media readers to secure Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honors.
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BY COLE McNANNA
Sports Editor cole@gulfcoastmedia.com | 3/6/24 |
Jacksonville State has finalized a partnership with Alabama’s largest annual multi-sport event, the Alabama State Games, to provide competitors the opportunity to win scholarships to the …
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3/17/24
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