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Name of the game: Trent Seaborn’s offer sparks deep dive into high school NIL

PROFILE: Winning at Life: Thompson High’s Frankie Perez teaches success both on the field and in life as a baseball coach and ESL teacher - Shelby County Reporter

Runs in the family: Cooper Jeffcoat follows in mom’s footsteps, breaks records for Oak Mountain track - Shelby County Reporter

Male Athlete of the Year Bradley Williams overcomes Type 1 diabetes to finish second undefeated season - Shelby County Reporter

Montevallo honors Korey Cunningham’s legacy with pregame ceremony - Shelby County Reporter

UM’s Easton Fothergill overcomes emergency brain surgery to succeed in college and pro fishing - Shelby County Reporter

Wale of a time: Hoover’s Neil Thompson fulfills dream of playing first Senior Open with family by his side - Shelby County Reporter

Historic Huskies: Helena beats Saraland for first state softball championship - Shelby County Reporter

Down but never out: Thompson wins six-straight elimination games to claim state championship - Shelby County Reporter

Right on target: Archer’s walk-off double gives Vincent first state baseball title since 1985 - Shelby County Reporter

Forged by fire: Thompson avenges loss to Central-Phenix City, wins fifth state title in six years - Shelby County Reporter

Pitch perfect: Oak Mountain finishes undefeated season with first state title since 2017 - Shelby County Reporter

Knight Time: Westminster OM takes girls soccer state title - Shelby County Reporter

Celebrities support charities at Regions Tradition Pro-Am - Shelby County Reporter

Stricker pulls away on Sunday to win second straight Regions Tradition - Shelby County Reporter

PROFILE: Robert Rodriguez handles difficult cases, personal tragedy with unwavering faith and empathy as he serves Shelby County - Shelby County Reporter

Building a safe 'Kulture': Helena PD leads charge for sensory inclusiveness - Shelby County Reporter

Penning his own story: Shelby County’s Cooper Pennington steps out from family’s shadow to create his legacy - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Resilient Vincent falls in state championship to cap banner year - Shelby County Reporter

Post Malone performs final concert at Oak Mountain Amphitheatre after 39 seasons - Shelby County Reporter

Vincent Class of 2023’s legacy celebrated at graduation - Shelby County Reporter

Shelby County Football Magazine 2024

Former Thompson QB Conner Harrell makes first college start for North Carolina in Duke’s Mayo Bowl - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Schott to the heart: Chelsea’s Porter Schott balances leadership role as linebacker with state champion wrestling career - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Aidan Cockrell finds belonging through managing with Chelsea sports, Alabama softball - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Female Athlete of the Year Haley Trotter reflects on legacy at Chelsea - Shelby County Reporter

Column: Oak Mountain vacancies show Shelby County Schools must do more to retain coaches - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Column: Proposed volleyball playoff changes are necessary and long overdue - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Column: A Father’s Day tribute to the man who’s been there for me - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Column: The unseen side of the fired coach - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Column: Shelby County has built a better world for people like me - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Column: A simple prayer by Thompson, Hoover shows there’s more that unites us than divides - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Column: Why a Birmingham Legion FC stadium is the best way to replace Oak Mountain Amphitheatre - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Column: AHSAA must protect Protective Stadium as permanent Super 7 host - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Column: It’s past time for shot clocks to become mandatory - Shelby County Reporter | Shelby County Reporter

Pelham outlasts Chelsea in wild area play opener - Shelby County Reporter

Spain Park falls in historic first flag football state championship game to Central-Phenix City - Shelby County Reporter

Former Thompson QB Conner Harrell earns first win as North Carolina starter - Shelby County Reporter

Anthony Palmieri rushes for 426 yards as Shelby County beats Northside to improve to 5-0 - Shelby County Reporter

Helena native Richard Fitts makes MLB debut for Red Sox - Shelby County Reporter

Thompson takes down Lipscomb Academy on road behind Dujon’s three scores - Shelby County Reporter

Thompson drops defensive battle with Grayson in overtime - Shelby County Reporter

Spain Park throws coach Curtis Thompson reflects on Olympic experience - Shelby County Reporter

Briarwood starts Chris Camper era with sweep of Jemison - Shelby County Reporter

Spain Park quarterback Brock Bradley commits to Clemson - Shelby County Reporter

Column: Let’s work together to make a common-sense NIL policy before it’s too late - Shelby County Reporter

Helena’s JT Alvis looks back on unconventional journey to leading on and off the field - Shelby County Reporter

Former Thompson QB Conner Harrell makes first college start for North Carolina in Duke’s Mayo Bowl - Shelby County Reporter

Rising above: 2023 All-County football teams announced - Shelby County Reporter

Montevallo beats West Blocton in final seconds of wild back-and-forth matchup - Shelby County Reporter

Johnigan drops 27 as Helena uses second-half effort to defeat Chelsea - Shelby County Reporter

Thompson’s Harris signs with Auburn, Hicks, Sims, Davis also make decisions official at signing day - Shelby County Reporter

Former Pelham coach, administrator Rick Rhoades selected to Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame - Shelby County Reporter

Helena’s Jordan Washington named 2023 Shelby County Player of the Year - Shelby County Reporter

Thompson’s Mark Freeman, Briarwood’s Matthew Forester named Coaches of the Year for phenomenal years - Shelby County Reporter

Chelsea native, former SCR sports editor Randy Kennedy honored with Alabama Sports Hall of Fame’s Mel Allen Award - Shelby County Reporter

Flying together: Calera introduces new football coach Scott Rials at event - Shelby County Reporter

Pelham’s Will Felton, Karma Wynn, Bishop Rellah celebrated at signing day ceremony - Shelby County Reporter

Spain Park swimmers compete at state championship - Shelby County Reporter

Killing the game: 2023 All-County volleyball teams announced - Shelby County Reporter

Thompson’s Chloe Mittelstadt named Player of the Year - Shelby County Reporter

Oak Mountain’s Grace Burgess named 2023 Coach of the Year - Shelby County Reporter

Thompson falls short to Central-Phenix City, ending state championship streak - Shelby County Reporter

Former Thompson wrestler Gabe Hixenbaugh returns home to help University of Montevallo build wrestling program - Shelby County Reporter

Oak Mountain star Kierson McDonald named Alabama’s 2023 Gatorade Player of the Year - Shelby County Reporter

Pelham alum Erin Long competes in javelin national championship for Samford - Shelby County Reporter

Pitch Perfect: Area girls soccer stars named to 2023 All-County Team - Shelby County Reporter

Briarwood’s Leib, Westminster OM’s Randal share 2023 Coach of the Year award - Shelby County Reporter

Oak Mountain’s Kierson McDonald named 2023 Player of the Year - Shelby County Reporter

Oak Mountain alum Zack Holton wins first World Long Drive event to enter world top three - Shelby County Reporter

Simply the Best: 2023 All-County boys soccer teams announced - Shelby County Reporter

Oak Mountain midfielder Om Shrestha wins 2023 Player of the Year - Shelby County Reporter

Calera’s Landon Gaskins named Coach of the Year - Shelby County Reporter

Area soccer standouts star in Birmingham Legion WFC’s first season - Shelby County Reporter

Thompson baseball builds community through annual kids camp - Shelby County Reporter

Hoover’s Neil Thompson plays in Senior PGA Championship - Shelby County Reporter

Helena promotes Mark Sanders to varsity softball coach - Shelby County Reporter

Thompson football receives championship rings celebrating fourth straight title - Shelby County Reporter

Area girls soccer players receive All-State selections - Shelby County Reporter

Spain Park class of 2023 challenged to follow dreams at graduation - Shelby County Reporter

Column: A whirlwind first week, and memories for a lifetime - Shelby County Reporter

Helena softball’s season ends after going 0-2 at states - Shelby County Reporter

Vincent baseball drops game one of state finals - Shelby County Reporter

Westminster OM girls soccer reach state title game - Shelby County Reporter

Oak Mountain boys come up short to Huntsville in 7A Soccer Semifinals - Shelby County Reporter

Oak Mountain girls’ soccer falls to Sparkman in 7A Semifinals - Shelby County Reporter

Helena wins regional tournament, advances back to state tournament - Shelby County Reporter

Historic run continues: Vincent advances to Class 2A State Championship series - Shelby County Reporter

First Sports Editor Byline: Local soccer players named to 2023 All-Metro team - Shelby County Reporter

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Chelsea resident Jennifer Wilkinson relives magical experience at NCAA Tournament - Shelby County Reporter

Samford News Network 03/23/2023 - Co-Anchor; Writer & Reporter for Women's Lacrosse Package

Samford News Network 03/16/2023 - Producer; Floor Director; Reporter, Writer and Editor for Basketball Titles Package

Photo Gallery (Photos 26-57): Spain Park vs. Central-Phenix City - Shelby County Reporter

Samford News Network 03/02/2023 - Director; Writer & Editor for Indoor Track VOSOTVO

The Dynasty Continues: Samford Indoor Track & Field wins SoCon Championship - The Samford Crimson

Samford News Network 02/23/2023 - Co-Anchor; Reporter, Writer & Editor for Softball Package

Samford softball goes 1-4 in UAB Classic - The Samford Crimson

TikTok banned on college campuses across Southeast - The Samford Crimson

How Sidewalk Film Center celebrates cinema and community year-round - The Local

Samford News Network 11/15/22 - Anchor; Writer & Editor for International Education Week FSGRX/SOT

Global Engagement Office hosts International Education Week - The Samford Crimson

Pelham’s season ends with second round loss to St. Paul’s - Shelby County Reporter

Samford News Network 11/08/22 - Reporter, Writer & Editor for Banners Package & Audio Engineer

Banner Year: Inside the Creation of the 2022 Homecoming Banners - The Samford Crimson

Calera’s season ends in loss to No. 3 Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa - Shelby County Reporter

Samford News Network 11/01/2022 - Anchor; Writer & Editor for Esports & Theatre Stories

Helena falls to Vestavia as seniors close out strong careers - Shelby County Reporter

“Mr. Burns” Sets Table for Upcoming Samford Theatre Slate - The Samford Crimson

Briarwood falls in region finale against Homewood - Shelby County Reporter

Pelham comes up empty as Homewood shuts out Panthers - Shelby County Reporter

Spain Park tops Chelsea in offensive showdown - Shelby County Reporter

Pelham gets six turnovers in 31-14 win over Calera - Shelby County Reporter

Pelham fends off Chelsea in back-and-forth game - Shelby County Reporter

Bragging rights: Helena wins OT thriller against rival Pelham - Shelby County Reporter

Montevallo shuts out Dallas County for 2nd win in a row - Shelby County Reporter

Farrington’s five touchdowns not enough as Calera falls to Homewood - Shelby County Reporter

First-half struggles cost Oak Mountain against No. 5 Hewitt-Trussville - Shelby County Reporter

Shelby County improves to 2-0 with rivalry win against Montevallo - Shelby County Reporter

Briarwood can’t find answers in loss to defending champ Clay-Chalkville - Shelby County Reporter

Evangel picks up 52-point win in season opener - Shelby County Reporter

The 10 best transfers from Europe to the MLS, including Wayne Rooney & Zlatan Ibrahimovic - GiveMeSport

10 US wonderkids that never materialised after Real Salt Lake sign 14-year-old - GiveMeSport

Strong second quarter lifts Helena to win against Chelsea - Shelby County Reporter

Chelsea girls win tight defensive battle with Helena - Shelby County Reporter

Thompson rides strong second half to road win at Calera - Shelby County Reporter

Reasor and Moultrie put on show as Thompson tops Calera - Shelby County Reporter

Oak Mountain edges Helena in thrilling two-point game - Shelby County Reporter

Oak Mountain girls down county foe Helena - Shelby County Reporter

No. 5 Briarwood’s season ends in 2nd-round loss to No. 1 Clay-Chalkville - Shelby County Reporter

Briarwood’s 5 rushing touchdowns leads to first-round win - Shelby County Reporter

Calera picks up 6th win of season behind dominant 2nd half - Shelby County Reporter

Chelsea defense shows up for crucial region win - Shelby County Reporter

Breakthrough win: Thompson sweeps Hoover, Oak Mountain to claim area title - Shelby County Reporter

Jags can’t keep up with No. 2 Hoover in crosstown rivalry - Shelby County Reporter

Pelham takes homecoming win with rout of Wetumpka - Shelby County Reporter

Oak Mountain falls by 7 to Hoover in tight region battle - Shelby County Reporter

Chelsea nearly completes 28-point comeback against Homewood but falls 2 points short - Shelby County Reporter

Oak Mountain defense shuts down Gadsden City to improve to 3-0 - Shelby County Reporter

Game of the Week: Anderson’s 300-plus yard night leads Montevallo in rivalry win against Shelby County - Shelby County Reporter

Montevallo wins OT thriller for first playoff win since 2016 - Shelby County Reporter

Vincent ends season with thrilling road win - Shelby County Reporter

Montevallo holds off Holt in crucial contest for playoff hopes - Shelby County Reporter

Spain Park can't keep up in loss to crosstown rival Hoover - Shelby County Reporter

Montevallo kicks last-second field goal to down West Blocton - Shelby County Reporter

Late surge not enough as Spain Park drops third straight - Shelby County Reporter

Chelsea nearly completes 28-point comeback against Homewood but falls 2 points short - Shelby County Reporter

Shelby County defense makes late stop for 2-point win against Montevallo - Shelby County Reporter

First Shelby County Reporter Story: Briarwood makes goal-line stand to beat Fort Payne in opener - Shelby County Reporter

High School Newspaper: Sports | The Eagle's Eye

Former Hawkeye Brandon Sorensen staying sharp in wrestling room - The Cedar Rapids Gazette