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Russellville turns to former Mars Hill coach Jim South to lead varsity boys basketball program
John Pilati 3/25/26 John Pilati 3/25/26

Russellville turns to former Mars Hill coach Jim South to lead varsity boys basketball program

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Red Bay’s Luster, Russellville’s Copeland, and Vina’s Hester earn ASWA All-State recognition
Kadin Pounders 3/23/26 Kadin Pounders 3/23/26

Red Bay’s Luster, Russellville’s Copeland, and Vina’s Hester earn ASWA All-State recognition

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2025-26 Franklin Free Press All-Franklin County Boys’ Basketball Team
Kadin Pounders 2/27/26 Kadin Pounders 2/27/26

2025-26 Franklin Free Press All-Franklin County Boys’ Basketball Team

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Birmingham bound: Red Bay punches ticket to state semifinal with win over Cold Springs
Kadin Pounders 2/23/26 Kadin Pounders 2/23/26

Birmingham bound: Red Bay punches ticket to state semifinal with win over Cold Springs

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Belgreen’s season ends in Elite Eight after 45-42 loss to Cold Springs
Kadin Pounders 2/23/26 Kadin Pounders 2/23/26

Belgreen’s season ends in Elite Eight after 45-42 loss to Cold Springs

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Red Bay holds off Tanner to reach Northwest Regional final
Kadin Pounders 2/18/26 Kadin Pounders 2/18/26

Red Bay holds off Tanner to reach Northwest Regional final

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Belgreen moves on to Elite Eight after win over No. 8 Sulligent
Kadin Pounders 2/18/26 Kadin Pounders 2/18/26

Belgreen moves on to Elite Eight after win over No. 8 Sulligent

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Red Bay looks to make deeper playoff run after punching ticket to Northwest Regional
Kadin Pounders 2/16/26 Kadin Pounders 2/16/26

Red Bay looks to make deeper playoff run after punching ticket to Northwest Regional

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Belgreen, Russellville girls advance to Sweet 16
Kadin Pounders 2/16/26 Kadin Pounders 2/16/26

Belgreen, Russellville girls advance to Sweet 16

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No. 3 Red Bay claims eighth straight area crown
Kadin Pounders 2/11/26 Kadin Pounders 2/11/26

No. 3 Red Bay claims eighth straight area crown

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Phil Campbell basketball teams eliminate Sheffield, fall to Mars Hill in Class 3A Area 15 tournament
Kadin Pounders 2/11/26 Kadin Pounders 2/11/26

Phil Campbell basketball teams eliminate Sheffield, fall to Mars Hill in Class 3A Area 15 tournament

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Red Bay, Russellville girls’ basketball teams to travel for sub-region games after runner-up finishes at area tourneys
Kadin Pounders 2/10/26 Kadin Pounders 2/10/26

Red Bay, Russellville girls’ basketball teams to travel for sub-region games after runner-up finishes at area tourneys

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Belgreen boys finish runner-up in Class 2A Area 14 tournament
Kadin Pounders 2/8/26 Kadin Pounders 2/8/26

Belgreen boys finish runner-up in Class 2A Area 14 tournament

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Belgreen girls’ basketball team wins sixth consecutive area title
Kadin Pounders 2/7/26 Kadin Pounders 2/7/26

Belgreen girls’ basketball team wins sixth consecutive area title

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Red Bay varsity basketball teams see split results in road regular season finales at Haleyville
Kadin Pounders 2/5/26 Kadin Pounders 2/5/26

Red Bay varsity basketball teams see split results in road regular season finales at Haleyville

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Phil Campbell boys wrap regular season with overtime win at Russellville
Kadin Pounders 2/4/26 Kadin Pounders 2/4/26

Phil Campbell boys wrap regular season with overtime win at Russellville

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Belgreen sweeps Hackleburg on Senior Night after girls’ rout, boys hit buzzer-beater
Kadin Pounders 2/3/26 Kadin Pounders 2/3/26

Belgreen sweeps Hackleburg on Senior Night after girls’ rout, boys hit buzzer-beater

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Tharptown sweeps Vina on basketball Senior Night
Kadin Pounders 2/2/26 Kadin Pounders 2/2/26

Tharptown sweeps Vina on basketball Senior Night

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Vina varsity basketball teams honor seniors during contests against Cherokee
Kadin Pounders 1/31/26 Kadin Pounders 1/31/26

Vina varsity basketball teams honor seniors during contests against Cherokee

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Tharptown girls come from behind to beat area foe Covenant Christian 43-37
Kadin Pounders 1/25/26 Kadin Pounders 1/25/26

Tharptown girls come from behind to beat area foe Covenant Christian 43-37

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