South Alabama plays Tuskegee in a men’s basketball exhibition game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Troy head coach Neal Brown celebrates the 38-17 win over South Alabama in a NCAA football game Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

South Alabama quarterback Evan Orth (14) celebrates a touchdown against Troy in the first half of a NCAA football game Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

Daphne cornerback Ja’Juan Myles (24) breaks up a pass intended for St. Paul’s wide receiver Kenny Brown (19) in the second half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 26, […]

St. Michael’s Grant Murray (11) makes a catch against Excel in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018, in Fairhope, Ala.

Spanish Fort hosts St. Paul’s in a prep football game Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, in Spanish Fort, Ala.

Theodore offensive lineman William Owens (76) and Bobcats celebrate the 15-3 win over McGill-Toolen a prep football game Friday, Oct.12, 2018, in Theodore, Ala.

South Alabama defensive lineman Jordon Beaton (49) drops Alabama State quarterback KHA’Darris Davis (12) in the first half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct.13, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium […]

Daphne running back Camron Farmer (23) is upended by Fairhope safety Braxton Jordan (1) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Fairhope, Ala. […]

Fairhope defensive end Wallace (Del) Hagan (26) pushes Theodore quarterback Tyler Underwood (18) out of bounds in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in […]

South Alabama offensive lineman Kevin Haas (76), head coach Steve Campbell and South Alabama defensive lineman William Elliott (54) celebrate the 41-31 win over Texas State in a Sun Belt […]

South Alabama quarterback Evan Orth (14) reacts to a touchdown pass near the end of the game against Texas State in a Sun Belt Conference football game Saturday, Sept. 15, […]

Theodore wide receiver Zach Workman (2) returns the opening kickoff against Davidson’s Gavin Henn (80) in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles […]

UMS-Wright free safety Harris Pugh (26) bats a pass away from Clarke County wide receiver NaVontae Johnson (2) in the second half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 21, […]

Citronelle defender Daniel Manley (2) brings down LeFlore’s Christopher Holifield (1) by his jersey in the first half of a prep football game on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles […]

St. Luke’s running back Michael Winston (3) celebrates his catch for a two-point conversion against Marengo in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in […]

Spring Hill hosts Rollins in a men’s soccer match Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Murphy hosts Fairhope in a prep football game Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/prerps@al.com)

Sweet Water defensive back Grant Vickers (1) dives for St. Luke’s running back JaCorey Jacobs (2) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in […]

Davidson defender Jaylan Harris (44) closes in on Baker quarterback Nicholas Sumerlin (2) in the second half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in […]

South Alabama tight end Collier Smith (29) readies for the start of of a NCAA football game against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, […]

Thompson quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (12) gestures skyward after a touchdown against Foley in the first half of a prep football game Friday, August 31, 2018, at Ivan Jones Stadium in […]

Thompson cheerleaders break out rain gear as a brief pregame storm moves through as Foley hosts the Warriors in a prep football game Friday, August 31, 2018, in Foley, Ala.

Spanish Fort defensive lineman Carlos Johnson (90) celebrates the 20-13 win against Daphne in a prep football game Friday, August 31, 2018, in Spanish Fort, Ala.

Daphne defensive back Christian Williams, an Alabama commit, is pictured before practice Thursday, August 9, 2018, in Daphne, Ala.

Saraland cornerback Cordale Flott practices Wednesday, August 1, 2018, in Saraland, Ala. He is a member of AL.com’s A-List of the top senior prospects in the state for 2018 and […]

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp baserunner John Norwood (22) beats the pickoff throw to Mobile BayBears second baseman Luis Rengifo (9) in a minor league baseball game Friday, July 6, 2018, at […]

Mobile BayBears mascot “Kookie” joins Ray Weinshenker for a photo before the game against the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp in a minor league baseball game Friday, July 6, 2018, at Hank […]

McGill-Toolen wide receiver Bo Hightower makes a touchdown catch in the Foley Showdown 7-on-7 event Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Foley Sports Tourism Complex in Foley, Ala.

McGill-Toolen quarterback Sheldon Layman (2) spins away from Vigor defender Jaquintis Sumners (49) in the first half of a spring prep football game Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Lipscomb Field […]

Baker linebacker Javon Beck (33) sacks Blount quarterback Melvin Williams (2) in the first half of a spring prep football game Friday, May 18, 2018, in Eight Mile, Ala.

Fairhope quarterback Devin Mitchell (10) eludes Spanish Fort defender Ryan Duff (7) in the first half of a spring prep football game Thursday, May 17, 2018, in Fairhope, Ala.

Mobile Christian’s Ethan Hearn (6), left, scores on a walk against Gordo in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Thursday, May 10, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

LeFlore defenders Aaron Emanuel (26) and JaCobi Doss (35) wrap up Theodore running back Jimmy Haywood (26) in a spring football game Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in […]

St. Paul’s pitcher Rhein Farnell (5) celebrates the 6-5 win over Calera in Game 3 of a prep baseball playoff series Saturday, May 5, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Spanish Fort outfielder Conner Hegan (17) hits the wall going after a double by Helena’s Colton Hood (6) in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Friday, May 4, […]

Ariton catcher Russell Carroll (10) tags out Chase Jordan (9) of St. Luke’s in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Friday, May 4, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Spanish Fort returning offensive linemen, l-r, Nathan Brown, Gage Grayson, Chris Tuberville, Hunter Freeman and Brady Wilson are pictured before a spring football practice Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in Spanish […]

Daphne’s Avery Croom (3) and the Trojans host Spanish Fort in a prep softball area tournament game Wednesday, May 2, 2018, in Daphne, Ala.

Rising Saraland senior linebacker Larson Hall’s football future looked bleak late last fall after suffering a lacerated arm in a rare hunting accident. However, Hall was back on the field […]

St. Paul’s pitcher Jake Holifield (13) celebrates the 8-4 win over Headland in Game 3 of a prep baseball playoff series Saturday, April 28, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Arkansas State’s Andrew Leggo (7) makes a catch for an out against South Alabama in a NCAA baseball game Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala.

St. Paul’s shortstop Myles White (17) dives for the ball against Headland in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Friday, April 27, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Brittany Sharpe (15) of St. Paul’s and McGill-Toolen’s Keilana Hyke (10) compete in the first half of a girls prep soccer game Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at E. E. Delaney […]

McGill-Toolen’s Hallett Green competes in a singles match during the opening day of the AHSAA state tennis championships (7A & 4A-5A) on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Mobile Tennis Center […]

UMS-Wright’s Richard Brinson (5) reacts to the 3-0 loss toTrinity Presbyterian in Game 3 of a prep baseball playoff series Saturday, April 21, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Bryce Eddington (23) of St. Luke’s steals second base against Zion Chapel in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Friday, April 20, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

UMS-Wright’s Will Chapman (14) celebrates after a double against Trinity Presbyterian batter in Game 1 of a prep baseball playoff series Friday, April 20, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Fairhope outfielder Trevor Wells (10) leaps for a catch against McGill-Toolen during a prep baseball area game at the Lipscomb Complex on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Faith Academy’s Reece Ewing (14) scores against St. Paul’s in Game 2 of a prep baseball area series Friday, April 13, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Cottage Hill Christian catcher Ryan Sweatt (12) tags out Mobile Christian’s Trent Avery (11) at home in a prep baseball game Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Mobile BayBears outfielder Zach Gibbons (14) leaps for the ball for an out against the Pensacola Blue Wahoos in Game 1 of a doubleheader Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Hank […]

McGill-Toolen’s Graham Collins competes in the high jump during the 26th annual Mobile Challenge of Champions Track and Field Meet on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Paul’s E.E. Delaney […]

South Alabama wide receiver Davyn Flenord (18) attempts a one-handed catch during a scrimmage Friday, April 6, 2018, on campus in Mobile, Ala.

Faith Academy’s Parker Mills (2) triples and drives in three runs against Theodore in a prep baseball game Tuesday, April 3, 2018, in Theodore, Ala.

South Alabama pitcher Tyler Carr (23) tags out Appalachian State’s Drew Beck (13) at home in Game 1 of a NCAA baseball doubleheader Saturday, March 31, 2018, at Stanky Field […]

Myles White (17) of St. Paul’s is hit by a pitch against Saraland in a prep baseball game Friday, March 30, 2018, in Saraland, Ala.

K.D. Floyd of St. Luke’s plays football, basketball and runs track and is a candidate for the Bryant-Jordan Scholarship award. He is pictured Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Michael Prince of Mobile Christian competes in the shot put during the 16th annual Lyon Newell Charity Throws Meet on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at UMS-Wright in Mobile, Ala.

South Alabama wide receiver Jamarius Way (3) makes a diving one-handed catch as the Jags go though a practice and scrimmage Saturday, March 17, 2018, on campus in Mobile, Ala.

South Alabama infielder Brendan Donovan (11) steals second base against Louisiana-Monroe in Game 1 of a NCAA baseball doubleheader Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala.

Daphne’s JaJuan Myles (31) slides underneath the tag of Spanish Fort third baseman Sam Hoover (25) in a prep baseball game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Spanish Fort, Ala.

Spanish Fort outfielder Cameron Cox (27) makes a diving catch for an out against Daphne in a prep softball game Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Spanish Fort, Ala.

Zachary Carmichael of St. Paul’s, right, competes in the 110m hurdles during the St. Paul’s Relays on Saturday, March 10, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Robertsdale’s Keaton Krebs (25) returns to the Bears’ home field Tuesday, March 6, 2018, for a prep baseball game against Satsuma. Keaton was diagnosed with leukemia last season.

South Alabama outfielder Michael Sandle (25) makes a diving catch Auburn in a NCAA baseball game Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala.

McGill-Toolen outfielder Gage Ragona (12) makes a catch for an out against Spanish Fort in the BayBears High School Baseball Classic on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, at Hank Aaron Stadium […]

Mobile Christian’s Avery Williams (44) is hit in the head by a pitch against McGill-Toolen in a prep softball game Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018, in Mobile, Ala.

Daphne forward Davon McMillian (1) fouls Spanish Fort’s Jackson Burkhalter (23) on a dunk attempt in the first half of the Class 6A, Area 2 boys title game Saturday, Feb. […]

South Alabama infielder Katelyn Gruich (30) reacts to a strikeout against Alabama during a NCAA softball game Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018, at Jaguar Field in Mobile, Ala.

McGill-Toolen’s Alex Pierre (24) and Fairhope’s Bailey Keith (33) position for a rebound in the second half of the Class 7A, Area 2 girls tournament at Murphy High School on […]

Baker forward Patrick Robinson (32) fouls Alma Bryant’s Jordan Greene (3) in the first half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018, in Irvington, Ala.

Appalachian State forward Tyrell Johnson (32) fouls South Alabama guard Rodrick Sikes (14) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at the Mitchell Center […]

McGill-Toolen’s Matthew Russ (10) goes in for a shot against Murphy forward Michael Jefferson (23) in the second half of a prep basketball game Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in Mobile, […]

Daphne center Quincy Scott (34) and Baldwin County center Deimarkus Sewel (12) go after the ball in the first half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018, in […]

Spanish Fort’s Markel Bee (13) is called for an offensive foul against Faith Academy’s Kaleb Jackson (5) in the first half of a prep basketball game during the Gulf Coast […]

Appalachian State wide receiver Dante Jones (13) kisses the championship trophy after the 34-0 win over Toledo in the Dollar General Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium […]

John Rubisch (14) of St. Paul’s and Mobile Christian forward Jeffrey Griffin (22) set up for a rebound in the first half of a boys prep basketball game Friday, Dec. […]

Daphne forward Jacob Williams (23) looks to pass the ball against Faith Academy’s Ben Cook (20) and Logan Foutz (11) in the first half of a boys prep basketball game […]

Spanish Fort’s Jeric Packer (1) hangs on the rim after attempting a dunk against Saraland in the first half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2017, in Spanish […]

St. Paul’s nose guard Tyler Kendall is pictured before practice Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.

St. Luke’s running back Michael Winston (3) goes in for a touchdown against Goshen in the first half of a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Theodore […]

UMS-Wright’s Symon Smith (20) blocks the punt of Bibb County’s TyQuan Anderson-Bennett (18) in the second half of a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 24, 2017, at Cooper Stadium […]

Williamson’s Nathaniel Mason (24) and Blount’s Eric Williams (10) go after the ball in the first half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.

Mobile Christian’s Ethan Hearn (32) celebrates his touchdown against Gordo in the first half of a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.

McGill-Toolen defensive lineman LeDarrius Cox (55) sacks Auburn quarterback Brooks Fuller (14) in the second half of a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 17, 2017, at Lipscomb Field in […]

South Alabama guard Jordan Andrews (25) goes in for a shot against Mobile’s Ricardo Greaves (40) in the first half of a college basketball game Monday, Nov. 13, 2017, at […]

South Alabama running back Tra Minter (32) celebrates his touchdown against Arkansas State in the first half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in […]

South Alabama linebacker Darrell Songy (1) reacts to a defensive play against Arkansas State in the first half of NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in […]

St. Luke’s quarterback Jermaine Brown (1) celebrates after St. Luke’s running back John Neutze (6) scores a touchdown against New Brockton in the first half of a prep football playoff […]

McGill-Toolen quarterback Sheldon Layman (2) reacts to throwing a touchdown pass to McGill-Toolen wide receiver Turner McLaughlin (7) against Jeff Davis in the second half of a prep football playoff […]

Saraland’s Tomias Brand (24) dunks against Faith Academy’s Caullin Lacy (4) and Kaleb Jackson (5) in the first half of a boys prep basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017, at […]

South Alabama safety Jeremy Reaves (14) trips Louisiana running back Trey Ragas (9) in the second half of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in […]

South Alabama cornerback Tobias Moss (18) upends Louisiana running back Darius Hoggins (23) in the first half of a college football game Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in […]

A pass is off the fingertips of McGill-Toolen wide receiver Zachary Workman (3) in the first half of a prep football game against Fairhope on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in […]

Daphne linebacker Daniel Taylor (5) celebrates after the 24-3 victory over Baldwin County in a prep football game Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, in Daphne, Ala.

A pass is out of reach of Spanish Fort’s Jeremiah Hixon (26) as LeFlore’s T Jon Phelion (1) defends in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Nov. […]

McGill-Toolen defensive back Bryceson Massey (1) tackles Theodore running back Davonte Washington (10) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, at Lipscomb Field in […]

South Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack, left, and South Alabama head coach Joey Jones celebrate the 33-23 win over Louisiana-Monroe in a NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at […]

UMS-Wright wide receiver Don (Trey) Gerhardt (3) and UMS-Wright linebacker William (Will) Breland (25) knock a pass away from Thomasville wide receiver Bralen Washington (1) in first half of a […]

Murphy quarterback Maurice Robinson (2) reacts to fumbling the ball to Fairhope during the second half of a prep football game Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, […]

Fairhope linebacker Peter Ford (20) and Fairhope defensive back John (Gibbs) Sherrell (8) pressure Davidson quarterback Timothy Johnson (9) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. […]

Bayside’s Thomas Cicco (16) is tripped by Cottage Hill Christian’s Ja’Dedric Pettaway (26) in the second half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 13, 2017, in Daphne, Ala.

Faith Academy’s John Griffin Bell (7) picks off a pass intended for Williamson’s Alexander Scott (3) during the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017, at […]

Davidson’s Malik Crandle (81) hauls in a touchdown pass against Mary G. Montgomery defensive back Christopher Wallace (30) during the second half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 6, […]

St. Paul’s head coach Steve Mask celebrates after a touchdown against Jackson during the first half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 6, 2017, at E.E. Delaney Stadium in […]

Blount linebacker Kyle Cass (3) reacts after sacking McGill-Toolen quarterback Sheldon Layman (2) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, at Lipscomb Field in […]

Idaho defensive back Jalen Hoover (25) chases South Alabama quarterback Dallas Davis (11) in the first half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in […]

South Alabama linebacker Bull Barge (8) and South Alabama defensive end Sean Grayer (17) react to the 29-23 loss to Idaho in double overtime during a NCAA football game Saturday, […]

Daphne safety Kaleahl Johnson (9) knocks a pass away from Fairhope running back Cory Edwards (1) in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in […]

Davidson defender Cornelius Harris (36) runs down Theodore quarterback Trevor Andrews (14) in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Sept. 21, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, […]

University of South Alabama Mitchell Cancer Institute hosts the 10th Annual GO Run 5K and one mile Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, on the USA campus in Mobile, […]

Alabama A&M defensive back Jaylon Dorsey (23) upends South Alabama running back Xavier Johnson (28) in the first half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles […]

South Alabama linebacker Bull Barge (8) slams down the team’s sisu hammer as the Jaguars host Alabama A&M in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium […]

Saraland wide receiver Jakyrus Williams (5) goes into the end zone for a touchdown against Blount in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, in […]

University of South Alabama freshman soccer player Hannah Moody on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.

Murphy running back Breland Manley (27) goes in for a touchdown against Mary G. Montgomery in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles […]

Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) looks to the South Alabama sideline and gestures after a touchdown throw in the first half of a NCAA football game Friday, Sept. 8, […]

LeFlore quarterback T Jon Phelion (1) gets a pass off under pressure from B.C. Rain’s Kendrell Davis (9) in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Sept. 7, […]

Spanish Fort celebrates the 8-7 win over Daphne in a prep football game Friday, Sept. 1, 2017, in Daphne, Ala.

Murphy defensive back Damarion Smith (25) and the Panthers host Alma Bryant in a prep football game Thursday, August 31, 2017, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

Saraland quarterback Jack West is pictured after a preseason prep football practice Thursday, July 27, 2017, in Saraland, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/preps@al.com)

Campers work on fundamentals during the third annual C.J. Mosley Get Fit Too Football Camp on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Theodore High School in Theodore, Ala.

South Alabama catcher Jared Barnes (28) tags out Troy outfielder Steven Whitaker (7) during a rundown in the third inning of a NCAA baseball game Thursday, May 18, 2017, at […]

Faith Academy’s Brooks Carlson (28) slides underneath the tag of Rehobeth catcher David Law 92) to score in Game 1 of Class 5A prep baseball playoffs Thursday, May 11, 2017, […]

UMS-Wright’s Jeb Barber (17) scores against Tallassee in Game 3 during Class 4A prep baseball playoffs Saturday, May 6, 2017, at Radcliff Field in Mobile, Ala.

Faith Academy’s Dreanna Faith Freeland (1) congratulates Gracie East (7) on her goal against St. Paul’s in a Class 4A/5A girls prep soccer playoff game Saturday, May 6, 2017, at […]

UMS-Wright’s Tanner Allen (5) doubles against Tallassee in Game 1 during Class 4A prep baseball playoffs Friday, May 5, 2017, at Radcliff Field in Mobile, Ala.

Auburn infielder Rowdy Jordan (24) mishandles a grounder against McGill-Toolen in Game 2 during Class 7A prep baseball playoffs Friday, May 5, 2017, at the Lipscomb Complex in Mobile, Ala. […]

Davidson’s Clairy Kengeye (98) and Murphy’s Adam Thomas (8) compete in the first half of a Class 7A boys prep soccer playoff game Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at Sage Park […]

Bayside Academy’s Chandler Passons (24) scores against Geneva catcher Tyler Stephenson (2) in Game 1 during Class 3A prep baseball playoffs Friday, April 28, 2017, in Daphne, Ala.

Opelika players celebrate the 2-0 win over Saraland in Game 3 during prep baseball playoffs Saturday, April 22, 2017, in Saraland, Ala.

Opelika’s Caleb Harrelson (13) scores against Saraland catcher Trenton Brannon (10) in Game 1 during Class 6A prep baseball playoffs Friday, April 21, 2017, in Saraland, Ala.

South Alabama catcher Jared Barnes (28) tags out Mississippi State’s Dustin Skelton (8) in the third inning during a NCAA baseball game Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Stanky Field in […]

South Alabama infielder Drew LaBounty (6) scores in the first inning against Coastal Carolina in a NCAA baseball game Friday, April 14, 2017, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala. (Mike […]

The Spanish Fort baseball and softball teams hosted the second annual Stand Up To Cancer Night on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, with the baseball team taking on UMS and the […]

The Spanish Fort baseball and softball teams hosted the second annual Stand Up To Cancer Night on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, with the baseball team taking on UMS and the […]

A line drive is out of reach of McGill-Toolen second baseman Brady Kuhr (1) in the fourth inning of a prep baseball game against Foley on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, […]

Pascagoula’s Jailin Cherry competes in the girls high jump during the Invitational Division of the Mobile Challenge of Champions on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at St. Paul’s in Mobile, Ala.

T.R. Miller players cast shadows on a fence before a prep baseball game against Mobile Christian on Friday, March 31, in Mobile, Ala.

Davidson’s Clairy Kengeye is pictured after a prep soccer practice Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Sage Park in Mobile, Ala.

South Alabama’s Brendan Donovan (11) steals second base against Georgia State in the second inning of a NCAA baseball game Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Stanky Field in Mobile, Ala

Participants finish the 40th annual Azalea Trail Run on Saturday, March 25, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.

Citronelle’s Mickey Reed competes in the shot put during the 15th annual Lyon Newell Charity Throws Meet on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at UMS-Wright in Mobile, Ala.

South Alabama shortstop Will Luft (9) dives for the ball as Southeastern Louisiana scores two runs in the third inning during a NCAA baseball game Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at […]

Daphne’s Aspyn Godwin (00) waits for the start of the game against Mobile Christian in the 18th annual Jubilee Shoutout on Friday, March 10, 2017, at the Al Trione Sports […]

Spanish Fort pitcher Hayden Ellis (8) tags out Alma Bryant’s Tyler Jackson (14) at home plate in the first inning of a prep baseball game on Monday, March 6, 2017, […]

The right field wall is adorned with a painting of Thad Akins’ jersey as a jersey retirement ceremony is held before Spanish Fort hosts Alma Bryant in a prep baseball […]

Auburn outfielder Garrett Morris (25) dives for a ball hit by UMS-Wright’s Dalton Goff (3) in the fourth inning of a prep baseball game Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Radcliff […]

South Alabama guard Shaq Calhoun (0) fouls Coastal Carolina guard Jaylen Shaw (5) in the first half of a NCAA basketball game Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at the Mitchell Center […]

Davidson’s Jonathan Lowell (4) McGill-Toolen’s Kameron Simms (22) compete in the second half of a game during the Southern Shootout prep soccer tournament Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017, at Lipscomb Field […]

Saraland’s Montrez Radcliff (2) fouls Spanish Fort’s Briggs McMullen (32) in the first half of a Class 6A sub-regional boys prep basketball game Monday, Feb. 14, 2017, at Saraland High […]

Spanish Fort’s Trae Barry (23) gestures to the Daphne student section after making a dunk and getting fouled in the first half of the Class 6A, Area 2 boys championship […]

Fairhope’s Riley left (24) goes up against Murphy’s Michael Jefferson (42) in the first half of the Class 7A, Area 2 boys tournament Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017, at McGill-Toolen High […]

UMS-Wright guard Ryan McIlwain (23) pressures Chickasaw guard Deante Sanders (5) in the first half of a prep basketball game Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.

South squad defensive end Jordan Willis of Kansas State (75) strip-sacks the ball form North squad quarterback C.J. Beathard of Iowa (15) in he first half of the 68th annual […]

McGill-Toolen’s Marlon Williams (1) attempts a dunk against Murphy in the first half of a prep basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.

Spanish Fort head coach Dru Powell reacts to a technical foul call against the Toros in the first half of a prep basketball game against LeFlore on Saturday, Jan. 14, […]

Spanish Fort’s Jeric Packer (14) and Jalen Wayne (5) try to steal the ball from LeFlore’s Keishon Gay (4) in the first half of a prep basketball game Saturday, Jan. […]

Vigor’s RaKira Ruffin (30) pressures Faith Academy’s Khyli Rankins (10) in the first half of a girls prep basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Prichard, Ala.

Faith Academy’s Ronald Broughton (23) and Vigor’s Desmond Little (0) go after the ball in the first half of a prep basketball game Friday, Jan. 13, 2017, in Prichard, Ala.

Fairhope guard Tevin Brown (2) drives to the basket against McGill-Toolen in the second half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017, in Fairhope, Ala.

St. Paul’s guard Myles White (12) is fouled by UMS-Wright guard Trey Bonham (3) in the second half of a prep basketball game Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, in Mobile, Ala.

LeFlore forward DeAntoni Gordon (2) shoots against Pensacola’s Javon Grimsley (25) in the second half of the championship game of the Gulf Coast Holiday Classic at Bishop State on Friday, […]

LeFlore forward Tyler Lang (21) and McGill-Toolen forward Oakley Coleman (10) set up for a rebound in the first half of a prep basketball game during the Gulf Coast Holiday […]

Chelsea’s Matthew Marquet (12) guards UMS-Wright’s Ryan McIlwain (23) in the first half of a prep basketball game during the UMS-Wright Christmas Classic on Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, in Mobile, […]

Troy head coach Neal Brown is showered near the end of the Dollar General Bowl against Ohio on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Troy won, […]

Troy wide receiver Deondre Douglas (80) makes a catch against Ohio in the first half of the Dollar General Bowl on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, […]

Spanish Fort’s Jalen Wayne (5) reacts to making a basket and getting a foul call against McGill-Toolen in the second half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016, […]

South Alabama quarterback Dallas Davis (11) runs over New Mexico State defensive back DeMarcus Owens (4) in the second half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016, at […]

Gordo wide receiver Kevionte Sherron (6) reacts to the 21-14 loss to Mobile Christian in a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Jackson’s William Raybon (75) celebrates the 35-9 win over St. Paul’s in a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 18, 2016, at E.E. Delaney Memorial Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

UMS-Wright offensive lineman Thomas Woodford Jr. (52) reacts to the loss to Handley in a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 11, 2016, in Mobile, Ala. Final score: Handley 20, […]

St. Paul’s hosts Charles Henderson in a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Davidson safety James Mitchell (33) reacts to the 34-10 loss to Auburn in a prep football playoff game Friday, Nov. 4, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

South Alabama place kicker Gavin Patterson (89) reacts to kicking the game-winning field goal against Georgia State in a NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in […]

South Alabama linebacker Darrell Songy (32) celebrates the 13-10 win over Georgia State in a NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

Murphy quarterback Maurice Robinson (2) goes in for his second touchdown of the second half of a prep football game against Vigor on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium […]

Troy running back Jordan Chunn (38) jumps over South Alabama safety Diantae Thomas (3) in the second half of a NCAA football game on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles […]

South Alabama wide receiver Tyrone Williams (2) and South Alabama offensive lineman Steven Foster (74) react to the 28-21 loss to Troy in a NCAA football game on Thursday, Oct. […]

Vigor wide receiver R. Isaac Smith (12) celebrates the 38-35 win over St. Paul’s in a prep football game Friday, Oct. 14, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Murphy running back Nicholas Sims (5) pushes away from Theodore defensive back Zye Kee Pruitt (2) in the second half of a prep football game Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at […]

Davidson players congratulate head coach Fred Riley on his 100th win at the school in the 31-7 victory over Fairhope during a prep football game Thursday, Oct. 6, 2016, at […]

South Alabama wide receiver Kevin Kutchera (80) makes a diving touchdown catch against San Diego State in the first half of a NCAA football game Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at […]

South Alabama safety Kalen Jackson (6), South Alabama linebacker Darrell Songy (32) and South Alabama kicker Keller Farni, right, celebrate the 42-24 win over San Diego State in a NCAA […]

St. Paul’s offensive coordinator Shane Sullivan, left, and  St. Paul’s head coach Steve Mask celebrate the 28-21 win against Jackson in a prep football game Friday, Sept. 30, 2016, at […]

An official is knocked to the ground by Murphy running back Nicholas Sims (5) and Foley defender Antonio (Trell) Prim (2) in the first half of a prep football game […]

South Alabama head coach Joey Jones celebrates the 41-40 overtime win against Nicholls in a NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

Blount hosts McGill-Toolen in a prep football game Friday, Sept. 23, 2016, in Eight Mile, Ala.

McGill-Toolen’s Brandon Hinton (4) dives into the end zone for a touchdown as Blount safety Jacoby Davis (8) defends in the first half of a prep football game Friday, Sept. […]

Jackson’s Terance Skanes (74) sacks Williamson quarterback Darryl Mitchell (1) in the first half of a prep football game Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

Georgia Southern running back Matt Breida (36) celebrates with Georgia Southern quarterback Kevin Ellison (4) after Ellison’s touchdown against South Alabama in the second half of a NCAA football game […]

Baker wide receiver Melvin Hill (85) hauls in a pass in the corner of the end zone for a touchdown over Davidson defensive back Tyler James (12) in the second […]

McGill-Toolen offensive lineman Cameron Bruemmer is pictured before practice Monday, August 29, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Spanish Fort players celebrate the 26-7 win over Daphne in the fourth annual California Dreaming Bowl on Friday, August 26, 2016, in Spanish Fort, Ala.

South Alabama wide receiver Jordan McCray (18) makes a touchdown catch against South Alabama cornerback Darian Mills (24) during the second preseason scrimmage Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium […]

McGill-Toolen wide receiver Jalen Tolbert (3) makes a catch against Spanish Fort defender Desmond James (19)  in the first half of a prep football game Friday, August 19, 2016, at […]

Faith Academy football officially opens practice Monday, August 1, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Victoria Blackburn of Florence, Ala., brings in a large red snapper to the scales during the 83rd annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo on Saturday, July 16, 2016, in Dauphin […]

The GoDaddy Bowl Youth Football Clinic, a free half-day clinic of football skills and drills training at Mobile Christian School, is held on Saturday, June 18, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Theodore’s Timaje Porter, a rising junior defensive tackle who has a ton of college offers, including Auburn, Florida and Ole Miss, is pictured Thursday, June 16, 2016, in Theodore, Ala.

Blount’s Trajan Pugh (6) leaps over players en route to a touchdown against Baker in the first half of a spring prep football game Friday, May 27, 2016, in Mobile, […]

Louisiana-Lafayette’s Stefan Trosclair (23) is out at second base as South Alabama shortstop Drew LaBounty (6) turns a double play in the fifth inning of a Sun Belt Conference baseball […]

St. Paul’s rising senior defensive lineman Ryan Johnson has received more than 40 offers from colleges around the nation. He is pictured after a spring practice Wednesday, May 11, 2016, […]

Coleman Little (11) of St. Paul’s scores against Faith Academy keeper Nolan Mai (97) in the first half of the match during the second round of the AHSAA Class 4A-5A […]

Faith Academy’s Reece Ewing (14) celebrates a double in the second inning of Game 1 against St. Paul’s during the second round of the AHSAA Class 5A baseball playoffs Friday, […]

UMS-Wright’s Nicholas Anez plays LAMP’s Inkyu Kim in singles during the AHSAA Class 4A-5A boys state tennis championships Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the Mobile Tennis Center in Mobile, Ala.

Nathan Smith of St. Paul’s plays LAMP’s Jaemin Kim in singles during the AHSAA Class 4A-5A boys state tennis championships Monday, April 25, 2016, at the Mobile Tennis Center in […]

Baker football coach Danny Smith and Michele Lane are married at midfield of the Baker football stadium Saturday night, April 23, 2016, in Mobile, Ala., before the school’s band, mascot […]

Baker football coach Danny Smith and Michele Lane are married at midfield of the Baker football stadium Saturday night, April 23, 2016, in Mobile, Ala., before the school’s band, mascot […]

St. Luke’s shortstop Jeremiah Jackson (1) dives for a grounder in the first inning against Brantley during Game 2 of a prep baseball doubleheader Saturday, April 16, 2016, in Mobile, […]

Washington County outfielders William Weaver (3) and Cody Shamburger (19) go after a fly ball in the fifth inning of Game 2 against St. Luke’s during the first round of […]

UMS-Wright’s Conner Jednat (7) delivers a pitch in the fifth inning of Game 1 against Headland in the first round of the AHSAA Class 4A baseball playoffs Friday, April 22, […]

Bayside Academy catcher Peyton Mohler (9) tags out Cottage Hill Christian’s Grant Woodruff (17) in the fourth inning in Game 1 of a prep baseball doubleheader Friday, April 8, 2016, […]

UMS-Wright’s Dalton Goff (3) reacts to a strike call in the second inning against Spanish Fort during a prep baseball game Tuesday, April 5, 2016, in Spanish Fort, Ala.

South Alabama tight end James Bynes (21) hurdles South Alabama safety Michael Smith (42) in the first half of the Red-Blue spring football game Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Ladd-Peebles […]

Washington County senior Keyshaun Abston is a regional winner in the Bryant-Jordan Scholarship Program’s Achievement category, which honors athletes who have overcome personal obstacles. He will attend the statewide Bryant-Jordan […]

UMS-Wright shortstop Grant Barber (2) dives for a line drive in the first inning against McGill-Toolen in a prep baseball game Tuesday, March 29, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Faith Academy’s Will Freeman (18) delivers a pitch against St. Paul’s in the third inning during a prep baseball game Friday, March 25, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

St. Paul’s catcher Jacob Evans (18) tags out Faith Academy’s Jake Cowden (11) in the fourth inning during a prep baseball game Friday, March 25, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Mya Giddens of Davidson competes in the discus throw at the 14th annual Lyon Newell Charity Throws Meet Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at UMS-Wright in Mobile, Ala.

Runners start the 39th annual Azalea Trail Run on Saturday, March 19, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Mobile shortstop Payne Palmer (9) throws to first against Tougaloo in a NAIA baseball game Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Jacobs Field in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell)

UMS-Wright’s Kelsi Huggins (9) slides into home for a run in the first inning against Mobile Christian in a prep softball game Friday, March 4, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Satsuma shortstop Conner Pierce (18) dives for a grounder in the second inning against Cottage Hill Christian during the BayBears High School Baseball Classic on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, at […]

Fairhope outfielder David Hall (18) dives for a single by Saraland’s Tanner Edge (11) in the first inning  during a first-round game of the BayBears High School Baseball Classic on […]

McGill-Toolen’s Marlon Williams (1) dunks against Fairhope during the first half of the championship game in the Class 7A, Area 2 prep basketball tournament Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016, in Mobile, […]

Murphy’s Aderria Jackson (1) and McGill-Toolen’s Raquel Waller (4) fight for the ball in the second half during the championship game of the Class 7A, Area 2 girls prep basketball […]

Fairhope’s Tevin Brown (2) grabs a rebound against Murphy’s Skylar Hawkins (30) in the second half during the Class 7A, Area 2 prep basketball tournament Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016, in […]

McGill-Toolen’s Eric Toth (50) grabs a rebound against Foley’s Evan Burns (4) and Ty Jones (13) in the first half during Class 7A, Area 2 prep basketball tournament action Thursday, […]

North squad defensive tackle Vernon Butler of Louisiana Tech (93) hits South squad quarterback Jake Coker of Alabama (14) causing a fumble in the first half of the Reese’s Senior […]

Justin Edwards has been a pivotal part of the Murphy basketball team for several years. Last spring, he dealt with the death of his only brother, Joshua, from cancer. Now […]

McGill-Toolen’s Ryan Sylvester (21) grabs a rebound against Fairhope in the second half of a girls prep basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

McGill-Toolen’s Larry Rembert Jr. (10) fouls Fairhope’s Andrew Miller (3) in the first half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Runners finish the half marathon during the Servis1st Bank First Light Marathon on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

McGill-Toolen forward TJ Howard (24) goes to the basket against Murphy in the second half a prep basketball game Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Bayside Academy guard Spencer Newman (1) and the Admirals take on Cottage Hill Christian in a prep basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Mobile, Ala.

Murphy forward Lawrence Tolbert (24) grabs a rebound against LeFlore in the second half of the red championship game during the Gulf Coast Classic Tournament on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2015, […]

Georgia Southern fans celebrate the 58-27 win over Bowling Green during the GoDaddy Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

Georgia Southern players carry Georgia Southern interim head coach Dell McGee after the 58-27 win over Bowling Green in the GoDaddy Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, […]

McGill-Toolen forward Jalen Tolbert (11) goes to the basket against Spanish Fort’s Triston Marasco (21) and Michael Meador (15) in the first half of a prep basketball game Tuesday, Dec. […]

Northwest Mississippi running back Max Joseph (27) dives into the end zone for a touchdown against Rochester defensive back Brandon Peters (26) in the second half of the Mississippi Bowl […]

Northwest Mississippi players douse head coach Jack Wright in the final seconds of the 66-13 victory over Rochester in the Mississippi Bowl on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015, at Indian Stadium […]

South Alabama defensive lineman DeMarion Harper (55) reacts to the 34-27 loss to Appalachian State in a Sun Belt Conference college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium […]

South Alabama cornerback Margo Reed (31) pushes Appalachian State running back Marcus Cox (14) out of bounds in the first half of a Sun Belt Conference college football game Saturday, […]

Campbellsville plays Benedictine in the second round of the NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championship on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, in Orange Beach, Ala.

Pascagoula’s Darius Johnson (3) and Ocean Springs guard/forward Rodrec Person (12) go after a loose ball in the first half of a prep basketball game during the Thanksgiving Shootout on […]

Spanish Fort defensive tackle Demond Knight (98) and wide receiver Javon Brown (3) celebrate the 31-27 win over Benjamin Russell in a Class 6A prep football semifinal playoff game Friday, […]

Camille Brewster consoles her son UMS-Wright middle linebacker Walker Chandler (33) after the 33-0 loss to Leeds in a prep football playoff game at Cooper Stadium in Mobile, Ala., on […]

South Alabama offensive lineman Chris May (55) holds a championship-style belt after the 24-18 win over Troy in a Sun Belt Conference football game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015, at Veterans […]

LSU’s Fernanda Pina (7) reacts to the 4-0 loss to South Alabama in a first-round match of the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at […]

The University of Mobile plays Point University in a college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, at Pharr Gym in Mobile, Ala.

South Alabama hosts Louisiana-Lafayette in a NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala.

LSU head coach Brian Lee gestures in the second half against Kentucky during first-round play of the SEC Women’s Soccer Championship on Monday, Nov. 2, 2015, in Orange Beach, Ala.

Blount wide receiver Reginald Todd is not only a key football player for the Leopards, the 6-5 senior has also verbally committed to play basketball at New Mexico State University. […]

Davidson senior Morgan Grable, 18, honors Charles Henderson defensive back Demario Harris Jr. (10) before a prep football game Thursday, September 24, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. Harris […]

South Alabama tight end Braedon Bowman (10) reacts to the 49-31 loss to Arkansas State in a Sun Belt Conference football game Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in […]

Mobile Christian quarterback Jordan Aubrey is pictured Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, in Mobile, Ala. Aubrey tore his ACL early last season and missed the whole year. He has come back […]

South Alabama quarterback Cody Clements (7) celebrates his touchdown against Idaho in the second half of a NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, […]

St. Paul’s running back Ostin McPherson is pictured Monday, Nov. 9, 2015, in Mobile, Ala. McPherson will finish his career at St. Paul’s sometime in the next four weeks. A […]

LSU celebrates the 2-1 win over Missouri in second-round play during the SEC Women’s Soccer Championship on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, in Orange Beach, Ala.