The Daily Blitz Who: Brewer Coach: Matt Plunkett (2nd season, 2-8) Last season: 2-8 overall, 2-4 in Class 5A, Region 8 Aug. 19 vs. Hanceville Aug. 26 vs. Arab Sept. 2 vs. Ardmore*…
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Falkville’s Burnett eager to win for his hometown
The Daily Blitz Who: Falkville Blue Devils Coach: Seth Ward (2nd season, 4-6) Last season: 4-6 overall, 2-4 in Class 2A, Region 7 Aug. 19 at Vinemont Aug. 26 vs.…
Decatur’s Ryan Kirk looking for an explosive season
The Daily Blitz Who: Decatur Coach: Jere Adcock (27th season, 178-113) Last season: 4-7 overall, 4-3 in Class 6A, Region 7 Aug. 19 at Mae JemisonAug. 26 at AustinSept. 2…
4A Region previews: Priceville looks east for new rivals
Class 4A regions Region 7: West Morgan (5-5, 3-4), West Limestone (5-5, 3-4), East Lawrence (3-7, 2-4), Brooks (12-1, 7-0), Central (7-4, 4-3), Deshler (3-7, 2-5), Rogers (5-6, 3-4), Wilson…
Fighting back: Speegle and Mendoza have earned their way back to the field
The Daily Blitz Who: Priceville Bulldogs Coach: Chris Foster (4th season, 24-10) Last season: 10-2, 6-1 in Class 4A Region 8 Aug. 19 vs. Plainview Aug. 26 at Fairview Sept.…
Jack Smith takes over as Hartselle’s quarterback
The Daily Blitz Who: Hartselle Coach: Bryan Moore (3th season, 17-5) Last season: 10-1 overall, 7-0 in Class 6A, Region 8 Aug. 19 vs. Austin Aug. 26 vs. Jackson-Olin Sept.…
Dillard is West Morgan’s Swiss Army knife
The Daily Blitz Who: West Morgan Coach: Drew Phillips (2nd season, 5-5) Last season: 5-5 overall, 3-4 in Class 4A Region 7 8/19 at Randolph8/26 at Ardmore9/2 vs. Brooks*9/9 at…
Decatur Heritage turns to Bo Solley at quarterback
The Daily Blitz Who: Decatur Heritage Coach: Nikita Stover, 1st season Last season: 10-3 overall, 7-0 in Class 1A, Region 8 Aug. 19 at Section Aug. 26 vs. Carbon Hill…
Young returns at quarterback for Austin
The Daily Blitz Who: Austin Coach: Jeremy Perkins (13th season, 83-53) Last season: 4-6 overall, 3-4 in Class 7A, Region 4 Aug. 19 at Hartselle Aug. 26 vs. Decatur Sept.…
Jay Mitchell takes over at Decatur Heritage
What’s the best way to replace an outgoing Coach of the Year? Replace him with another Coach of the Year. That’s what Decatur Heritage baseball has done. Steve Meek, who…