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Bears begin fall practice for 2016 season [Photo gallery]
ROBERTSDALE, Alabama — The Robertsdale Golden Bears, along with most of the rest of the area, got a rather wet start to the 2016 season as fall practices began Monday, Aug. 1 throughout the … more
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Ava Hodo added another postseason honor when she was named to the MaxPreps Underclass All-American first team following a third straight state championship with the Orange Beach Makos. Hodo was also recently ranked as Extra Innings Softball’s top prospect in the Class of 2026.
MaxPreps names Orange Beach’s Hodo to Underclass All-American softball squad
After she helped Orange Beach to a third consecutive softball state title, freshman Ava Hodo was recently recognized by MaxPreps on their Underclass All-American first team. The Mako catcher and … more
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Gulf Shores senior Braden Jackson readies for action during the Dolphins’ spring practice on May 3 at the high school. Friday night, Jackson caught a touchdown pass and returned an interception for a touchdown to help Gulf Shores take down Citronelle 31-0 to open play within Class 5A Region 1.
Baldwin County football roundup: Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort roll to shutout wins
Gulf Shores and Spanish Fort left no doubts in their region-opening games Friday night where neither team allowed their opponents to register points on the scoreboard. The Dolphins took down … more
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The Gulf Shores Dolphins and Bayside Academy Admirals are heading to their respective classification’s state tournaments with top-four finishes at the South Super Regional in Montgomery this week. Both teams were also scheduled to compete in regional championship matches Thursday night.
Bayside Academy, Spanish Fort, Gulf Shores, Bayshore Christian punch state volleyball tickets
Four teams from Baldwin County punched their ticket to the Alabama High School Athletic Association's state volleyball tournament with at least a quarterfinal spot from this week’s South Super … more
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The Gulf Shores Dolphin girls’ basketball team collected the Class 5A South Regional Championship with a 54-44 win over Eufaula on Wednesday, Feb. 21. This Wednesday, Feb. 28, Gulf Shores will play in its first-ever state semifinal contest against Scottsboro with tipoff set for 6 p.m. in Birmingham.
5 things to know if you’re heading to Birmingham for Gulf Shores girls’ basketball’s first final four appearance
For the first time ever, the Gulf Shores girls’ basketball team is one of four teams remaining in the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Class 5A state tournament. The Dolphins … more
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The Orange Beach Makos and Spanish Fort Toros represent half of Baldwin County’s volleyball teams hosting area tournaments to kick off the AHSAA postseason this week. The Class 4A Area 1 Tournament in Orange Beach is scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m. and the Class 6A Area 2 Tournament in Spanish Fort has a 3 p.m. scheduled start time.
Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Spanish Fort volleyball hosting area playoff tournaments
Playoff season has arrived on the volleyball courts for schools in the Alabama High School Athletic Association where four Baldwin County teams are hosting area tournaments to get the postseason … more
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Not only did Spence Sims return to Fairhope with the Most Outstanding Player trophy from Robertsdale's Pre-Thanksgiving Tournament, but his three double-digit performances also won over Gulf Coast Media Readers to win Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honors. The Alabama commit racked up 42 points, 12 rebounds and 9 assists to help the Pirates win the tournament.
Fairhope’s Sims scores Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honor
With double-digit efforts in all three games to earn Most Outstanding Player honors at Robertsdale’s Pre-Thanksgiving Tournament, Fairhope senior and Alabama commit Spence Sims also won over … more
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Shane Alexander and the Orange Beach Makos prepare for action during the Gulf Coast Classic at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex on March 21, 2023. Fresh off a third straight softball state championship, Alexander was promoted to Athletic Director of Orange Beach City Schools on Friday, Feb. 9.
Three-time defending state champion softball coach Alexander promoted to Orange Beach’s athletic director
Fresh off a third consecutive Blue Map trophy as softball state champions with the Orange Beach Makos, Shane Alexander was promoted to Athletic Director of Orange Beach City Schools on Friday, Feb. … more
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Bayside Academy sophomore Noah Cain warms up for action against the Daphne Trojans at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex on Thursday, Feb. 22, as part of Prep Baseball Report’s South Alabama Showdown. The Admirals finished the first week of the season as Class 4A’s No. 1 team according to the PBR classification rankings released at the beginning of this week.
Prep Baseball Report South Alabama Showdown ends with a bang in Orange Beach
The second-annual Prep Baseball Report South Alabama Showdown closed with a bang on Saturday where 10 of the 12 games played in Robertsdale, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach reached double digits. Half … more
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Georgia Southern freshman Louise Reau tees off on Hole 10 at Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear as part of Round 3 action for the Sun Belt Conference Women’s Golf Championship on Wednesday, April 17. After three days of stroke play, the Golden Eagles finished second in the team competition to secure a spot in Thursday’s semifinals against the defending champion Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks.
Sun Belt Women’s Golf Championship whittles down to four teams for Thursday’s finals at Lakewood Golf Club
POINT CLEAR — When the dust settled on Wednesday’s play at Lakewood Golf Club in Point Clear for the Sun Belt Women’s Golf Championship, four teams had clinched their spot in … more
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Gulf Shores’ Ronnie Royal (2) and Carter Byrd (4) celebrate the Dolphins’ quarterfinal win over the Charles Henderson Trojans on Nov. 17 at Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium. Royal ran for three touchdowns and Byrd supplied seven tackles to a 35-14 win over Headland Friday night.
Gulf Shores advances to first state semifinal with 35-14 win over Headland
Senior Ronnie Royal ran for three touchdowns, junior Kolin Wilson surpassed triple-digit rushing yards for the 11th game this season and the Gulf Shores defense logged its 10th shutout quarter of the … more
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With a no-hit effort in a 1-0 win over Dothan, Baldwin County senior Madilyn Byrd also garnered Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honors. The all-state pitcher and FAU commit helped the Tigers to the semifinals of the Jubilee Shootout to open the regular season.
Baldwin County’s Byrd no-hits her way to Seacrest Furniture Athlete of the Week honors
Baldwin County senior pitcher Madilyn Byrd allowed no hits in her quarterfinal start against Dothan and earned the most votes from Gulf Coast Media readers to be named the Seacrest Furniture Athlete … more
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Gulf Shores’ Jensen Ward and Spanish Fort’s Colin Spuler were recently named to all-state teams by AHSAA soccer coaches following the season’s conclusion. Ward, a Belhaven signee, represented the Dolphins on the first-team all-state and Spuler, an Oral Roberts signee, landed on the second-team all-state after setting the Toros’ career scoring record as a senior.
Nine Baldwin County soccer players named to all-state teams
Alabama High School Athletic Association soccer coaches compiled an all-classification, all-state team following the postseason and recognized 77 athletes from Baldwin County including nine who … more
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Foley senior kicker Matt Owen and the Lions celebrate their 21-17, rivalry win over the Fairhope Pirates on Smith-Pigott Field at Ivan Jones Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 5. It served as Foley’s second straight win in the series that held its 101st installment.
Foley retains bragging rights with 21-17, rivalry win over Fairhope
FOLEY — The Pride of the Blue and Gold trophy is staying in Foley for another year after senior Kolton Nero’s second rushing touchdown gave the Lions a 21-17 lead over the rival Fairhope … more
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Gulf Shores football players meet on the field of Mickey Miller Blackwell Stadium at the Gulf Shores Sportsplex before the Dolphins’ Class 5A Region 1 game against the UMS-Wright Bulldogs on Sept. 15. The squad could be under closer scrutiny from the Alabama High School Athletic Association due to possible transfer violations according to a report from WKRG News 5.
Gulf Shores football players’ eligibility could be under AHSAA scrutiny
The eligibility of multiple Gulf Shores student-athletes — including members of the top-ranked, undefeated football team — could be under closer scrutiny from the Alabama High School … more
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St. Michael senior Martin Corte keeps his balance and eyes the goal line in the first quarter of action between the Cardinals and Satsuma Gators on Thursday, Sept. 21, at Fairhope Municipal Stadium. Corte finished with a pair of rushing scores to help St. Michael win 42-8 and improve to 13-0 all-time when scoring at least 40 points.
Balanced attack helps St. Michael Cardinals soar part Satsuma 42-8
FAIRHOPE — The St. Michael Cardinals used a balanced offensive attack with three rushing touchdowns and three passing touchdowns to take down the Satsuma Gators 42-8 Thursday night in Class 4A … more
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Orange Beach Middle/High School to get $46M athletic complex
Students celebrated at Tuesday night's city council meeting in Orange Beach as council members approved a resolution to construct an athletic complex on the Orange Beach Middle and High School … more
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Fairhope alumni Will Reid and Ellis Ponder pose for a photo before the 88th installment of the Iron Bowl rivalry between Auburn and Alabama on Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 25. The pair worked one season together for the Pirate football team before their respective graduations from Fairhope High School in 2009 and 2006. Reid now serves as the Director of Football Video at Auburn and Ponder is the Associate Athletics Director and Football Chief Operating Officer at Alabama.
Fairhope’s off-field connection to the 88th Iron Bowl
While there were familiar faces under the helmets on both sidelines of Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium for this year’s Iron Bowl, the Baldwin County connections continued off the field all … more
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Auburn cornerback DJ James in action against the San Jose Spartans at home on Sept. 10, 2022. James and the Tigers return to Jordan-Hare Stadium this weekend for an in-state battle against the Samford Bulldogs to whom Auburn has never lost.
Four college football games with Baldwin County ties to watch this weekend
With statewide bragging rights on the line in Week 3 of the college football season, athletes with ties to Baldwin County will be on display as their schools fight for supremacy in their state. … more
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A pod of Gulf Shores Dolphins, including Landon Everett (20), Carter Byrd (4), Blaize Thomas (3) and Jamichael Garrett (7), converge for a stop on a Ramsay ballcarrier during the Class 5A state championship game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Thursday, Dec. 7. The Gulf Shores defense set a program record for fewest points allowed in a season as part of five shutout efforts.
Breaking down stats and facts behind Gulf Shores’ historic football state championship season
For the first time in 24 varsity seasons, the Gulf Shores High School Dolphins are Alabama High School Athletic Association State Champions. While no numbers were more important than the 21-14 … more
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