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700 wins. One standard. Consistency. Leadership. Excellence. Congratulations to Coach Kehoe on an incredible milestone. #RedDevilNation

Bryant-Jordan Program 2026 Regional Recipients Released ahsaanow.com/2026/03/19/bry…

Willie Moore has left an Indelible Mark on the Blueprint of Education across the State 8th Installment in a 12-part series on the HOF Class of 2026 ahsaanow.com/2026/03/19/wil…

How many players with Alabama ties will play in NCAA women’s basketball tournament? al.com/sports/2026/03…

Asthma. Concussions. Seizures and more. Are you prepared when students require medical attention? Take First Aid, Health and Safety and learn the techniques for temporary assistance until medical experts arrive. #PlayPerformCompeteTogether playperformcompetetogether.com/posts/2025-26-…

Asthma. Concussions. Seizures and more. Are you prepared when students require medical attention? Take First Aid, Health and Safety and learn the techniques for temporary assistance until medical experts arrive. #PlayPerformCompeteTogether playperformcompetetogether.com/posts/2025-26-…

The lessons learned in the classroom don’t stay there. Time management. Collaboration. Communication. Critical thinking. These aren’t just academic skills, they’re the foundation of success in athletics and in life beyond the field of play. When students grow in the classroom, they excel on the court, too. #EducationBasedAthletics #StudentLeadership #PlayPerformCompeteTogether

Hewitt-Trussville High School is currently looking for Varsity, JV & Freshman basketball teams to fill its 2nd Annual Holiday Hardwood Invitational - Dec 17-19, 2026. 3 game guarantee. Bring 1 team or all 3! Email: coleman.frederick@tcsk12.us @AHSAAUpdates @AABC_Hoops

Willie Maxey’s Philosophy was Grounded in Education 7th Installment in a 12-part series on the HOF Class of 2026 ahsaanow.com/2026/03/18/wil…

AHSAA Region Athlete of the Week presented by Alabama Community College System - #ACCSuccess #WorkInAlabama #makelifebetterinalabama Dorsett Jackson - Prattville High School In two games last week, Jackson put up massive numbers for the strong Prattville Lions baseball program. Against Opelika and Holtville, he batted .750 with 8 RBI's. In the Holtville game he hit for the cycle that included a 3 run HR. He's signed with Shelton State to continue his playing career. Prattville Lions Baseball Photo and graphic courtesy of Pure Game Sports Network

The AHSAA Radio Network Coastal Alabama Player of the Week presented by Greene & Phillips - Injury Lawyers is UMS-Wright Preparatory School multi talented varsity baseball player Ty Waters. You might find Ty behind the plate catching, playing in the middle of the infield at shortstop, or on the mound pitching for Coach Kevin Raley‘s Bulldogs. Ty is currently batting .324 with 14 runs batted in and 6 stolen bases. On the mound Ty is 2-0 with 1 save. Ty has pitched 14 & 1/3 innings with 26 strikeouts and 7 walks, with a 1.70 earn run average. Ty recently signed a baseball scholarship with Samford University. UMS-Wright Athletics

AHSAA Soccer Spotlight presented by Central State Bank - centralstatebank.com Catherine Walker - Briarwood Christian Athletics Walker had another outstanding game in goal in Briarwood's recent win over Chelsea. She recorded 6 saves in a 1-0 shutout win, the Lions 3rd shutout in a row. Briarwood Christian School

Alabama high school track: Top performances, tight meets highlight week al.com/highschoolspor…

AHSAA Lake Martin Area Athlete of the Week presented by Satterfield Outdoor Living and J.R.'s Sports Bar and Grill Brynlee Alford - Horseshoe Bend Softball Alford is continuing her strong pitching efforts at the start of her Junior year. She eclipsed the 500 career strikeout mark in a recent Generals game. Considered one of the top junior prospects in the state, she's committed to Louisiana Monroe to continue her playing career. Horseshoe Bend School K-12

AHSAA Region Athlete of the Week presented by Alabama Community College System - #ACCSuccess #WorkInAlabama #makelifebetterinalabama Blake Griggs - Fort Payne City Schools Griggs had an outstanding game in Fort Payne's recent win over McGill Toolen 6-4. He finished 2 for 3 at the plate with a HR and RBI. Fort Payne High School

AHSAA Central Alabama Athlete of the Week presented by Frontline Offroad Shelton Darnell - Elmore County High School Darnell pitched a masterpiece in Elmore County's 2-1 win over Homewood on Saturday. He threw a complete game, 1 hitter, striking out 9. Elmore County High School Athletics

AHSAA Hall of Fame Spotlight presented by Drive Safe Alabama - Buckle up every trip, every seat! Hackleburg’s 2011 Tornado Damage Was True Test of John Hardin’s Leadership By BILL PLOTT, For the AHSAA MONTGOMERY – Hackleburg High School principal John Hardin established a reputation of being a strong, steady leader. The true test of his leadership came, however, following the devastating tornado that battered his school and town in April of 2011. His leadership as Hackleburg faced the challenge of rebuilding its school and town was just one of many reasons Hardin is being inducted into the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Hall of Fame. He is of 12 individuals in the Class of 2026 who will be enshrined at the Hall of Fame banquet on Monday, March 23, at 6 p.m., at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center. “The true test of his leadership came in April 2011,” said Marion County Schools Superintendent Ann West. “The April 27 tornadoes that year destroyed both the elementary and high schools in Hackleburg. Mr. Hardin stepped up and provided great leadership during a very trying time. Not only had the schools been destroyed, but the entire town was also destroyed. For the next four years, they had school in modular units. It was a demanding and difficult situation that Mr. Hardin made the best of every day and did it with great attitude.” Hardin was born in Mississippi but grew up in Hackleburg where he graduated from Hackleburg High School in 1974. He earned his college degree at the University of Mississippi in 1978, and a master’s degree from the University of West Alabama. Hardin, a successful coach and teacher before becoming an administrator, began his teaching and coaching career at Amory (MS) Middle School in 1978, moving up to Amory High School in 1980. In 1984, he returned home to Hackleburg, accepting a position as assistant coach as his alma mater. He became head football coach in 1989, a position he held through the 2008 season. His record at Hackleburg was 118-98 with seven regional championships and 12 state playoff appearances. Three teams won 10 games including the 1996 squad which finished the regular season undefeated. Hardin had 10 All State players. One of them, Danny Gosa, was the Class 1A Player of the Year in 1995. He has also served as head softball coach and girls’ basketball coach at Hackleburg. His softball record was 246-119 with five Area championships, four Elite 8, and two Final Four appearances. Five teams won 20 or more games, and the 1994 team had a 30-10 record en route to the Final Four. As girls’ basketball coach, Hardin compiled a 236-106 career record. His teams won four Area titles and two Elite 8 and Final Four appearances. Seven teams won 20 or more games with the 1997 squad setting a school record with 28 wins. Six of his players were named to All State and All Tournament teams. Considered an outstanding leader in education and the community, Hardin served on the AHSAA District 7 board for 23 years. He was on the Central Board of Control for eight years serving a term as president. Additionally, his contributions to the AHSAA included service on the Finance Committee, Reclassification Committee, Long Range Planning Committee, and Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Superintendent West said, “Mr. Hardin is a very humble man. I worked with him in his roles as a teacher, coach, and principal. He did an outstanding job in all these roles. John Hardin is a leader, and he led his classroom, his players, and his school very effectively. “He coached young students to be the best athletes they could be and most importantly, he taught them how to be responsible and respectful. He wanted all of the students that he touched to grow up to be good people. Mr. Hardin was tireless in his efforts to make sure that he left a mark on young people as a teacher, a coach, and a principal.” His leadership skills were called by the school system and community many times. The most crucial time came following that 2011 weather disaster. Alabama State House Representative from Marion County Tracy Estes agrees. “Johnny was the perfect fit to serve at a Class 1A school where the entire community revolves around the local educational and athletic programs, and the head coaches and administrators are the ones around which activity encircles,” Estes said. “My friend excelled in this role. He was always personable, engaged, humble, but most of all caring. His daily interaction in our community will always leave a lasting memory in my mind.” Hardin received the AHSAA Making a Difference Award in 2019. He was elected to the Marion County Sports Hall of Fame in 1999 and was named Hackleburg Alumnus of the Year in 2019. BILL PLOTT IS A LONG-TIME JOURNALIST AND ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS HISTORIAN Retired principal John Hardin stands in front of school he helped rebuild (AHSAA contributed photo) Hackleburg High School

Big thanks to our Athlete of the Week/Social Media sponsors for making February an outstanding growth month for Facebook. Those sponsors are Russell Do it Centers, Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center, Larry Puckett Chevrolet, Drive Safe Alabama, Southern Union State Community College, Lee Apparel, Greene & Phillips - Injury Lawyers, Alabama State Games, Frontline Offroad, Lee Marketing Group, Sign Source, Alabama National Guard Recruiting, Prime Fitness , Alabama Community College System, Chick-fil-A Alexander City, Al, Scout Program Management, Central State Bank, Satterfield Outdoor Living, Central Alabama Community College, and Glenda Mitchell Law Firm. Thanks to the many local photographers, radio stations, coaches, schools, etc for reaching out to us with information. We know in a lot of cases, there's voids around the state for coverage. We want to help that not be the case. Our kids, coaches, and schools deserve recognition for their efforts! Analytics for February: 277 Posts 2,019,403 Views/Impressions 99,048 Engagements 601 New Followers We love high school sports in Alabama, and it's clear we're not the only ones! If you'd like to discuss ways you can advertise through the AHSAA Radio Network, we'd love to discuss. 256.794.8223

Kim Kiel has championed the Vital Role of Athletics in shaping well-rounded Students 6th Installment in a 12-part series on the HOF Class of 2026 ahsaanow.com/2026/03/17/kim…