Shoals Christian

Phillips gets first win over Shoals Christian


Hayden Kelley makes the reception for PHS.

FLORENCE - The Phillips Bears used a big game from senior running back Hunter Lanford to propel their way to a 27-14 win over the Flame of Shoals Christian.
The victory over the Flame marked the Bears’ first win of the 2019 campaign.
Lanford finished the game with three scores, one through the air and two on the ground, to lead the Bears’ offensive efforts. He also had a fumble recovery and eight solo tackles on the defensive side of the ball.

Rushing named Shoals Christian head football coach, AD


Kelly Rushing will begin work March 1, as the new Shoals Christian head football coach and athletic director.

FLORENCE - Kelly Rushing knows what it takes to run a successful sports program. He will take over as head football coach and athletic director at Shoals Christian School on March 1.
Rushing, who currently is assistant principal, assistant football coach and head softball coach at Winston County High School, in Double Springs,  is retiring from the public education system with 27 1/2 years service. He will be under contract with the private school as of March 1.