Olivia Whitmire
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Huntsville, AL, United States
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Regional semifinals continue for North Alabama basketball teams
Regional tournaments continued as several teams from North Alabama are fighting for a trip to Birmingham and the opportunity to compete for a state championship. → Read More
Hazel Green girls, Buckhorn and Shoals Christian boys advance to Northwest Regional final
Regional tournament play continued as high school basketball teams from all across the state are trying to punch their ticket to the next round of the postseason. → Read More
Huntsville boys, Sparkman girls advance to regional finals
The Northeast Regional tournament got underway at Jacksonville State University on Wednesday and the Huntsville boys and Sparkman girls teams both advanced to their regional finals. → Read More
UAH’s Max Shulman sets new program record for career three-pointers
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — UAH men’s basketball redshirt senior Max Shulman set a new program record for made three-pointers with a total of 317 in his career. Shulman broke the previous record of 305 set by Charger legend Jaime Smith. Shulman has accrued 40 or more made three-pointers in four of his five seasons with […] → Read More
Alabama A&M basketball splits Monday night doubleheader against Grambling State
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The Alabama A&M basketball teams split their Monday night doubleheader against Grambling State. The men’s team fell in a hard-fought battle with a final score of 66-60; the women’s team battled until the final buzzer and picked up a win over the Lady Tigers 57-53. The men fall to 9-16 overall […] → Read More
James Clemens cheer hosts showcase ahead of Nationals competition
Several of our local cheerleading teams are gearing up for the UCA National High School Cheerleading Competition in Orlando and the James Clemens Jets hosted a showcase to highlight some of the routines before the teams hit the road. → Read More
Chaney Johnson joins 1,000 point club as UAH dominates Delta State
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The UAH men’s basketball team cruised past Delta State by a final score of 77-50 during the Thursday night matchup. UAH improves to 18-6 (13-5 GSC), while DSU slips to 6-16 (5-14 GSC). Sophomore Chaney Johnson highlighted the start of the contest, as he became the 31st player in UAH program […] → Read More
North Alabama athletes continue to sign letters of intent
Even though National Signing Day is recognized as one specific day, it opens up a signing period where athletes can continue to sign to their respective schools. → Read More
UNA releases 2023 football schedule
The UNA Lions have released the 2023 football schedule, which includes the ninth annual FCS Kickoff at the historic Cramton Bowl. → Read More
Alabama A&M releases 2023 football schedule
Alabama A&M football fans can now make their 2023 plans as the department has released the football schedule for the upcoming season. → Read More
Huntsville Havoc players make baby blankets for NICU families
The Havoc players made baby blankets to take to families with babies in the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Huntsville Hospital. → Read More
UAH hoops return to Spragins Hall for GSC matchups against Montevallo and West Alabama
The UAH basketball teams haven’t played on their home court since January 2, but the Chargers return home to Spragins this week for two different GSC matchups. → Read More
Alabama star kicker Will Reichard decides to return for final season with the Tide
Alabama star kicker Will Reichard has changed his mind about entering the 2023 NFL Draft and has decided to return to school for a fifth season with the Tide program. → Read More
Two more Alabama juniors declare for 2023 NFL Draft
Two more Alabama juniors have officially announced their plans to go pro. → Read More
Sparkman, Douglas and Randolph earn spots in holiday tournament championships
Hundreds of high school hoops players are taking the court in North Alabama this week in several holiday tournaments and all of the teams are trying to close 2022 with a big win. → Read More
Mississippi State names Zach Arnett new head football coach following the death of Mike Leach
Zach Arnett has been named the Mississippi State Bulldogs’ 35th head football coach, interim Director of Athletics Bracky Brett and President Mark Keenum announced on Thursday morning. → Read More
Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr. named unanimous All-American
Alabama star linebacker Will Anderson Jr. became a 2022 unanimous All-American with his first-team selection on the AFCA’s list. → Read More
AHSAA keeping baseball and softball state championships at Oxford and Jacksonville State
The Alabama High School Athletic Association’s (AHSAA) State Baseball and Softball Championships have found a permanent home for at least the next five years. → Read More
UNA introduces Brent Dearmon as new Lions’ football head coach
After a month long national search, the University of North Alabama has found the new man who will lead the Lions’ football program. → Read More
Buckhorn grad and Braves pitcher Kyle Wright honored by Huntsville City Council
Former Buckhorn baseball standout Kyle Wright has received many accolades over the years, and now the Atlanta Braves pitcher has been honored by the city of Huntsville. → Read More