Among the best Mar 18, 2010
Published: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 8:30 AM CDT T.R. Miller Lady Tiger senior basketball player was the lone representative from the Brewton area to be named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State basketball teams as she made the Class 3A girls first team. Mr. and Miss Basketball will be announced on March 24 during a noon banquet at The Birmingham News. (Brewton Standard, AL)
EA Lady Cougar Amber Huskey selected for All-State Mar 16, 2010
Published: Monday, March 15, 2010 9:49 AM CDT Escambia Academy Lady Cougars' junior forward Amber Huskey has been selected second team All-State for the AISA by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Huskey helped the Lady Cougars reached the Elite 8 of the AISA state playoffs in February. (Atmore Advance, AL)
What's going on in March? Try nearly everything Mar 1, 2010
The Over the Mountain Touchdown Club of Birmingham and the Alabama Sports Foundation will present the inaugural Bobby Bowden National Collegiate Coach of the Year Award to Nick Saban ... "Birmingham, Alabama is the perfect city to host an award like this," said Dr. Larry Lemak, founder of the Alabama Sports Foundation. (Alabama Sports -- Rivals.com)
Former Lady Indian shines in final year at Nebraska Feb 28, 2010
Barrett, who as a senior in 2006 was named to the All-State softball team by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, was courted by both Auburn and Alabama. But it was a chance meeting between Lady Indians softball coach Stough and Nebraskas Revelle that landed Barrett in a sea of red. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)
U.S.-Russia Fed Cup semifinal to be in Birmingham Feb 17, 2010
The Alabama Sports Foundation's Gene Hallman told The Birmingham News in a Tuesday story that Birmingham beat out such cities as Las Vegas, Chicago, San Antonio, St. Louis and Providence. Hallman says event organizers will actively recruit Venus and Serena Williams for the match. (WSFA.com, AL)
Birmingham lands Fed Cup Feb 17, 2010
This certainly builds on the success we had with the Davis Cup last year, said Gene Hallman, executive director of the Alabama Sports Foundation. It reinforces the perception we have around the country that Birmingham is a great event host. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Bett joins women's basketball squad Feb 16, 2010
While at Gadsden City High School, Bett was named the 2007 girl's basketball 6A Player of the Year by the Alabama Sports Writers Association, averaging 15 ... She was selected Second-team all-state in Class 5A by the Alabama Sports Writers Association and ranked as one of the nation's top 50 players by ASGR.. (Mississippi State Sports -- Rivals.com)
2010 Troy University signing class Feb 4, 2010
Was honorable mention All-State by the Alabama Sports Writers Association following his senior season ; Also voted to the Birmingham News All-West metro team ; Participated in the 2009 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game ; Rated a three star prospect by Rivals ... Was honorable mention All-State by the Alabama Sports Writers Association ; Was a dominant run blocker who helped Johnson HS to a playoff appearance in 2009 ; Was a two-way player in high school and projects as a defensive lineman; Is... (WSFA.com, AL)
Football Announces 26 Signees For 2010 Feb 4, 2010
He was twice named the Defensive Player of the Week by the Alabama Sports Writers Association ... Named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association's 6A All-State team ... Also named Honorable Mention All-State by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. (Samfordsports.com)
Dual sport athlete commits to Southern Miss Jan 26, 2010
He was named Class 6A 1st team All-State by the Alabama Sports Writers in football as a senior. He was also selected to play in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Classic. (Southern Miss Sports -- Rivals.com)
City scores big during volleyball tournament Jan 24, 2010
"Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas," says Ken Blankenship, Director of the newly formed Central Alabama Sports Commission. But the girls aren't the only ones scoring big points. (WSFA.com, AL)
Blanchard named Alabama Mr. Football Jan 23, 2010
The senior was presented the award by The Alabama Sports Writers Association, which also honored the backs and linemen of the year in AISA and each classification of the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Blanchard passed for 2,916 yards and 35 touchdowns as a senior. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)
Alabama AD's wife, Charlotte Moore, dies at 71 Jan 20, 2010
The Alabama sports information office said Tuesday that Charlotte Moore died Monday after spending the last four years in a Tuscaloosa nursing home with Alzheimer's. The Moores were married in 1968. (WSFA.com, AL)
Lady Cougars break into Top 10 at No. 9 Jan 11, 2010
Published: Thursday, January 7, 2010 1:50 PM CST The Escambia Academy Lady Cougars have broken into the latest edition of the Alabama Sports Writers Association's Top 10 girls poll leaping in at No. 9. The Lady Cougars are currently 10-2 overall on the season after playing games earlier in the week. (Atmore Advance, AL)
Here is the latest Alabama sports from The AP Jan 10, 2010
Associated Press - January 10, 2010 5:04 AM ET. (AP) - JaMychal Green scored 14 points and Alabama stretched its winning streak to four games with a 66 to 49 victory over LSU last night in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams. (WSFA.com, AL)
