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JAX STATE ADDS GOLFER - Jax State Director of Golf Robbie Fields has signed Sophia Blake to join the team for the 2026-27 season. Blake comes to Jax State from Redlands Community College where she is currently the No. 1 player in her region and is 35th nationally. HEADED THE JAX STATE - Pisgah High School Senior Landon Watkins will continue his education and his football career at Jacksonville State University. He recently signed a scholarship with the Gamecocks. TOP WILDCATS - The Fort Payne Lady Wildcats have won the 6A Area 14 Varsity Girls Tournament. Fort Payne defeated Southside 67-44. The Lady Wildcat's went on to defeat Huffman 66-33 in the Sub-regionals. The varsity girls will play Oxford at noon on Feb. 20 in the Northeast Regional Tournament at Jacksonville State. The Fort Payne Varsity Boys fell to Gadsden City 64-56 in the Area Finals. ALABAMA A-DAY - Alabama Athletics and Head Football Coach Kalen DeBoer has announced that the program's annual A-Day will take place on Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m. CT at Bryant-Denny Stadium. While additional details surrounding A-Day will be announced at a later date, attendees should note that some modifications will be made relative to upgraded experiences, activations outside the stadium, concessions and premium seating due to preparations for the concert on Saturday, April 18. The annual Walk of Fame ceremony at Denny Chimes, honoring the 2025 captains, will still take place prior to the scrimmage, as will the Walk of Champions. SSCC GOLF - Snead State Community College’s men’s golf team turned in a strong showing at the Lady Hawk Men’s Invitational, finishing second overall at Green Valley Country Club on Jan. 26–27 and placing four golfers inside the top 10. Brayden Cochran of Riverside led the Parsons with a third-place finish, followed by Eli Edge of Gadsden in seventh. Kaman Rouse of Homewood and Jake Duquette of Albertville rounded out the top performers, tying for 10th place in the competitive field. SIDELINE SPORTS
Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, The Sports Ledger The Plainview Bears Varsity Boys Basketball team has won the Class 4A Area 16 Championship. The Bears defeated DAR 62-42 in the championship on February 10, 2026. To reach the title game, Plainview defeated Madison County 82-56 in the semi-finals.
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The DAR Boys Basketball team earned the Runner-up spot in the Class 4A Area 16 tournament. The Patriots fell to Plainview 62-42 in the championship game on February 10, 2026.
Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, The Sports Ledger The North Jackson Varsity Girls Basketball team earned the Runner-up spot in the Class 4A Area 16 tournament. North Jackson fell to Plainview 69-29 in the championship game on February 10, 2026.
Photo by Brandon K. Pierce, The Sports Ledger The Plainview Varsity Girls basketball team won the Class 4A Area 16 Championship. The Lady Bears defeated North Jackson 69-29 in the championship game on February 10, 2026.
• REEL 1 -The DAR Varsity Cheerleaders took time for picture during the recent Area Basketball tournament. • REEL 2 - Plainview's Ashlyn Price (#44) stares down a North Jackson defender during the Area Tournament. • REEL 3 - Geraldine's Alice Jordan (#22) in action during the Lady Bulldogs rival game against the Crossville Lions on February 2. Geraldine won the game 38-6. • REEL 4 - Fyffe Seniors Samantha Galloway (#11) and Hannah Poss (#23) smile for a picture during the program's recent senior night. HIGHLIGHT PHOTO REEL “This team exemplifies the excellence we strive for at Snead State Community College,” Whitmore said. “Their success brings pride to our campus and our community, and it reflects the dedication of our students, coaches, and supporters.” The Snead State Community College men’s basketball team continues its strong 2025-26 campaign, earning a No. 12 ranking in the NJCAA Week 12 poll as the Parsons surge toward postseason play. Snead State holds a 20-6 overall record and a 9-4 conference mark, establishing itself as one of the top junior college programs in the nation. Head coach Jeremiah Patterson credits the team’s ranking to consistent effort and buy-in throughout the season. “This group has stayed focused on the process every single day,” Patterson said. “The ranking is nice, but it’s really a reflection of how hard these guys work in practice and how they compete for each other.” A balanced and efficient starting lineup has fueled Snead State’s success. Sophomore Ansar Osman leads the Parsons offensively averaging 18 points per game while shooting 50.9 percent from the field and 48.4 percent from three-point range. Sophomore Ray Rolley has contributed 13.6 points per game while shooting 53.1 percent from the floor. Freshman London Townsend averages 13.2 points per game while connecting on 56.7 percent of his shots and 45.5 percent from beyond the arc. Freshman Tristan Gilmore has been highly efficient inside, shooting 73.3 percent from the field and averaging 12.6 points per game. Freshman Dean Adkins has been another perimeter threat, averaging 12.2 and shooting 47.6 percent from long range. “Our team’s buy in and competitiveness has really been a strength for us,” Patterson said. “We’ve got guys who understand their roles and step up when their number is called, and that’s made a big difference in close games.” Athletic Director Casey Underwood praised the team’s performance and the leadership within the program. “What Coach Patterson and his staff have built with this group is special,” Underwood said. “They represent Snead State the right way—on the court, in the classroom, and in the community. Being nationally ranked is a testament to the culture they’ve created.” Snead State President Dr. Joe Whitmore also highlighted the broader impact of the team’s success. SSCC Men’s Basketball Climbs to No. 12 in NJCAA Rankings
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Tazi Harris leads the Snead State Women’s Basketball Team in scoring and rebounding, contributing to the team’s No. 20 ranking in the NJCAA Week 12 poll. The Guntersville native is averaging 19.2 points and 11.2 rebounds per game while shooting an efficient 55.5 percent from the field and 68.4 percent from free throw line. Freshman Lauren Jimmerson has emerged as a key perimeter threat, averaging 11.9 points per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the floor and 38.3 percent from three-point range (which leads ACCC Division II).
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