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Winston County downs Curry 2-1

CURRY - The Winston County Yellow Jackets began the 2025 varsity volleyball season August 21, on the road at Curry, coming home with a win.

WCHS defeated Curry 2-1 in the match.  No stats were available.

WCHS will return to Curry High Saturday, Aug. 23, for the Smith Lake Invitational.

Addison takes tri-match at Hatton

HATTON - The Addison Lady Bulldogs got their 2025 varsity volleyball season off to a winning start in Hatton, defeating the home team and Lexington in a tri-match.

The Lady Dawgs defeated Hatton 25-16 and 25-21 to win the match.  They defeated Lexington 25-20 and 25-17 to win that match.  No stats were available.

Addison will take to the court again Saturday, Aug. 23, at Curry High School at the Smith Lake Invitational.

Meek splits tri-match at Vinemont

VINEMONT - The Meek Lady Tigers kicked off the 2025 varsity volleyball season Thursday, Aug. 21, on the road at Vinemont in a tri-match that included Brindley Mountain.  The Lady Tigers split, with a 2-0 win over Brindley Mountain and a 2-1 loss to Vinemont.

Stats for both matches are as follows:

 

Addy Cate Henderson:  12 serves, 3 aces;

Molli Sandlin:  11 serves, 2 aces;

C.J. Daugherty:  16 serves, 4 aces;

Hadley Murrah:  13 serves;

AnnaBelle Collins:  20 serves, 3 aces;

Zoe Hearn:  16 serves, 2 aces.

High school volleyball begins this week

2025 varsity volleyball schedules for local teams

High school volleyball season begins Thursday, Aug. 21.  
Varsity teams are allowed to play 15 dates, according to the Alabama High School Athletic Association.  Area tournaments will take place October 15-18, with regional tournaments following Ocotober 22-24.  The North Regionals - which is where any team in the Alabamian coverage area will compete if they win or come in runner-up at their respective area tournament -  will take place at the Finley Center at the Hoover Met.  The state tournament will take place October 28-30.

Haleyville wins their Area Tournament

The Haleyville Lady Lions are Area volleyball champions. Front row, l-r:Kynlie Ward, Maegan McCullar,Emma Parson, Lily Tinch, Kaylee Riddle-All Tournament, Kaitlyn Burleson, Aynelise Vickery. Back row, l-r: Assistant Coach Sydney Burleson, Audrey Sibley-MVP, Adyson Robertson, Abby Tidwell, Savannah Fralix-All Tournament, Ashley Clark, Drew Norris, Coach Sadie Hall.

The Haleyville Lady Lions are Area volleyball champions. Front row, l-r:Kynlie Ward, Maegan McCullar,Emma Parson, Lily Tinch, Kaylee Riddle-All Tournament, Kaitlyn Burleson, Aynelise Vickery. Back row, l-r: Assistant Coach Sydney Burleson, Audrey Sibley-MVP, Adyson Robertson, Abby Tidwell, Savannah Fralix-All Tournament, Ashley Clark, Drew Norris, Coach Sadie Hall. (Courtesy photo)

HALEYVILLE - The Haleyville Lions won the Class 4A, Area 12 championship Wednesday, Oct. 13, defeating Fayette County 3-0.  With the win, the Lions have punched their ticket to Regionals, which begin next week in Huntsville at the Von Braun Center South Hall.

Addison wins Area Tournament

The Addison Lady Bulldogs are the 2021 Class 2A, Area 13 champions, and will move on to the Regionals in Huntsville next week. Front row, l-r: Manager Emma Willingham, Addisyn Smothers, Area Tournament MVP; Bracie Rodgers, All-Area Team; Anna Grace Luker, Molly Gilbreath and Bailee Ory. Back row, l-r: Manager Arleigh Kate Smothers, Lauryn Cunningham, Hadley Butler, Olivia Gober, Dacey Baker, Abby Waldrep, All-Area Team; Lydia Ergle, Lexie Luker, Katie Barrett, Gracie Manley, All-Area Team, and Head Co

The Addison Lady Bulldogs are the 2021 Class 2A, Area 13 champions, and will move on to the Regionals in Huntsville next week. Front row, l-r: Manager Emma Willingham, Addisyn Smothers, Area Tournament MVP; Bracie Rodgers, All-Area Team; Anna Grace Luker, Molly Gilbreath and Bailee Ory. Back row, l-r: Manager Arleigh Kate Smothers, Lauryn Cunningham, Hadley Butler, Olivia Gober, Dacey Baker, Abby Waldrep, All-Area Team; Lydia Ergle, Lexie Luker, Katie Barrett, Gracie Manley, All-Area Team, and Head Coach Kaydi Woodard.

ADDISON - The Addison Lady Bulldogs defeated Hatton 3-1 Wednesday night, October 13, to win the Class 2A, Area 13 volleyball tournament.  With the win, the Lady Dawgs have punched their ticket to Regionals, which begin Wednesday, October 20, in Huntsville at the Von Braun Center South Hall.

Lady Jackets top Addison 4-2

ADDISON - The Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets traveled to Addison to take on their arch rival Thursday, March 11. The Lady Dawgs got one more hit than the Lady Jackets, but that didn’t translate into enough runs, and Winston County came out the 4-2 winner.

Addison region champs; Meek state bound as third seed; Haleyville eliminated by Jacksonville in 4A action

The Addison Lady Bulldogs are the 2A North Region Volleyball Champions. Pictured on the front row, from left are: Addisyn Smothers, Bracie Rodgers, Hadley Butler, Anna Grace Luker, Bailee Ory. Back row: assistant coaches Susie Brewer and Melissa Cleghorn, Dacey Baker, Molly Gilbreath, Lydia Ergle, Abby Waldrep, Sunny Snoddy, Katie Barrett,  Gracie Manley and Coach Kaydi Woodard.

The Addison Lady Bulldogs are the 2A North Region Volleyball Champions. Pictured on the front row, from left are: Addisyn Smothers, Bracie Rodgers, Hadley Butler, Anna Grace Luker, Bailee Ory. Back row: assistant coaches Susie Brewer and Melissa Cleghorn, Dacey Baker, Molly Gilbreath, Lydia Ergle, Abby Waldrep, Sunny Snoddy, Katie Barrett,  Gracie Manley and Coach Kaydi Woodard.
HUNTSVILLE - The Addison Lady Bulldogs found themselves in a very familiar place Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Lady Dawgs, ranked No. 1, sailed through the 2A North Regionals without losing a set. AHS put down A16 winner Lexington in the first match 25-11, 25-15 and 25-12.

Experience key to Jackets’ success this year

The Winston County High School Yellow Jackets

The Winston County High School Yellow Jackets
DOUBLE SPRINGS - Football has been a tradition at schools for many years. At Winston County High School, the first team began in 1920. With the exception of a handful of years in the 1920s and during World War II, scheduled games with area opponents have continued unobstructed. For the first time since 1945, WCHS has come closer than ever to not having football this season, due to the COVID-19

Powell takes the reins of Meek football

The Meek High School Tigers. The jersey for #12 Trint Ory is being held by Ory Frith and David Tidwell. Trint lost his life in a wreck in April and would have been a junior this year.

The Meek High School Tigers. The jersey for #12 Trint Ory is being held by Ory Frith and David Tidwell. Trint lost his life in a wreck in April and would have been a junior this year.
ARLEY - Houston Powell’s first year at the helm of the Meek Tiger football program is already full of challenges thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but one the team will rise up and overcome, just as they plan to do with their opponents this season.

AHSAA provides guidance to principals and coaches regarding end of spring sports seasons

WINSTON COUNTY - The announcement Thursday by Governor Kay Ivey and State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey that all Alabama public schools will be closed for traditional instruction for the remainder of the school year also means that the spring sports regular seasons and championships are also canceled.

Alabama's outdoors provides solutions for social distancing

By David Rainer

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

While Governor Kay Ivey and Dr. Scott Harris, Chair of the Governor's COVID-19 Task Force, work hard alongside other state, national, and private enterprise leaders to mitigate the effects of the novel coronavirus and bring its spread to a conclusion, it is important that people maintain the social distancing and other health recommendation standards.  

Oakman wins LHS Invitational SB tourney

Macayla Wilkins goes for the tag at home plate for the Addison Lady Bulldogs.

Macayla Wilkins goes for the tag at home plate for the Addison Lady Bulldogs.

By Melica Allen
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LYNN - Thirteen teams participated in the Lynn High School Invitational Softball Tournament Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, Feb. 29. Teams participating included Tharptown, Addison, Dora and Oakman in Pool A; Meek, Vina, Sulligent JV and Winston County, Pool B; Lynn, Hackleburg, Fayette, Sulligent and Fultondale in Pool C.

Lynn outscores Winston County 19-6

Austin Owens for the Winston CountyYellow Jackets beats out the defense to first base.

Austin Owens for the Winston County Yellow Jackets beats out the defense to first base.

By Melica Allen
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DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Lynn Bears heated up their bats Thursday, Feb. 27, defeating the Winston County Yellow Jackets in Double Springs. The Bears won by a score of 19-6.
The Bears took a 3-0 lead in the first inning, with Brandon Hill, Cade Tittle and Chance Majors scoring.
In the top of the second inning, Hill doubled to score John Bryan, making it 4-0.

Alabamian girls basketball all-stars

Senn Williams Haleyville Area champions, played in the regional semi-finals

Coach of the Year - Senn Williams, Haleyville, Area champions, played in the regional semi-finals

All-Stars

Macey Butler
Addison, Sr.
Height: 5’5”
Position: G
Years as starter: 4
Season points: 256
Avg. pts. per game: 11
Three’s: 32
Free Throw %: 54
Season rebounds: 108
Avg. Rebs. per game: 5
Assists: 4
Steals: 3
Coach’s comments: She scored more than 1,000 points in her career. Macey is a great young lady who contributed to our team in so many ways.

Coach Franklin Graham