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Panthers pounce and trounce Bobcats for big homecoming win

Panther Blaise Vickery tangles up in the Phil Campbell defense. Also shown is Jacob Wiginton (#62) and Jaquan Reeder (#5).

Panther Blaise Vickery tangles up in the Phil Campbell defense. Also shown is Jacob Wiginton (#62) and Jaquan Reeder (#5).
HACKLEBURG — A change of date did not mean a change of pace for the Hackleburg Panthers. At their homecoming game on Thursday, Sept. 26, they showed they were the bigger cats when they won a non-region match up over the Phil Campbell Bobcats 42-12.

Hackleburg shuts out Waterloo for region win

Ross Hudson slides by a Waterloo player.

Ross Hudson slides by a Waterloo player.
HACKLEBURG — As the remnants of Hurricane Francine passed above on Friday evening, Sept. 13, the Hackleburg Panthers were able to stay dry as they shut out the visiting Waterloo Cougars for a 40-0 region win. The Panthers kept the ball in the air during most of the game for the win, which currently makes them 3-0, 2-0.

Lady Aggies’ have spectacular 2024 season

The award winning Lady Aggies are, back row from left, Ella Rose Bartlett, Bristol Evans, Gracie Sanderson, Meg Wiginton, Kyra Casey, Maya Jones, Anne Wiginton and Taylor Biggerstaff; front row, Bella Gilstrap, Myia Sizemore, Jordan Parker, Sarah Grace Harbor and Jane Wiginton

The award winning Lady Aggies are, back row from left, Ella Rose Bartlett, Bristol Evans, Gracie Sanderson, Meg Wiginton, Kyra Casey, Maya Jones, Anne Wiginton and Taylor Biggerstaff; front row, Bella Gilstrap, Myia Sizemore, Jordan Parker, Sarah Grace Harbor and Jane Wiginton
HAMILTON — The Hamilton Lady Aggies Track & Field team may not have been able to grab a state championship title for their team, but they are still a team of champions.

Aggies, Lady Raiders win state track meet

Brilliant’s Jaeden Lipsey leaps over the bar during 1A boys’ high jump in the state meet.

Brilliant’s Jaeden Lipsey leaps over the bar during 1A boys’ high jump in the state meet.

The Marion County Lady Red Raiders and the Hamilton Aggies have each won their respective state track meets, hosted from Thursday, May 2, through May 4.
Hamilton traveled to Gulf Shores to compete in the 4A-7A meet, while all other Marion County teams traveled to Cullman for the 1A-3A meet.
The Aggies won the 4A state boys’ meet with 94 points, over Brooks in second place with 56 points and Anniston in third with 54 points.
The Lady Red Raiders won with 84 points over Marengo with 55 points and Winterboro with 54 points.

Aggies, Raiders win sectional meets

Marion County’s Lily Robinson, Anna Prather and Zella Williams, along with Phillips’ Lexi Morgan and Hackleburg’s Maddie Burt, hit the back stretch during the section meet.

Marion County’s Lily Robinson, Anna Prather and Zella Williams, along with Phillips’ Lexi Morgan and Hackleburg’s Maddie Burt, hit the back stretch during the section meet.
WINFIELD — Winfield hosted the sectional track meet for 1A Section 3, 2A Section 4 and 3A Section 4 on Friday and Saturday, April 26-27.

Panthers’ playoff prowl ends in third round

Hackleburg’s Cam Ingram slides back into first base to avoid getting tagged out during the Panthers’ final game of the season against Sumiton Christian. Ingram hit 17 singles and three doubles over the season.

Hackleburg’s Cam Ingram slides back into first base to avoid getting tagged out during the Panthers’ final game of the season against Sumiton Christian. Ingram hit 17 singles and three doubles over the season.
HACKLEBURG — The Hackleburg Panthers’ varsity baseball team’s season came to an end with two back-to-back losses to Sumiton Christian on Thursday, May 2.

Hackleburg shuts out Talladega

It’s tradition for Hackleburg players to scale the wall for playoff wins. One team member takes it one step further as he performs a back flip off the wall.

It’s tradition for Hackleburg players to scale the wall for playoff wins. One team member takes it one step further as he performs a back flip off the wall.
HACKLEBURG — Hackleburg High School shut out Talladega Central in a double header Friday, April 19, in the first round of playoffs.

Five named to association’s all-state basketball team

Five named to association’s all-state basketball team

By Luke Brantley
Staff writer
Several varsity basketball players from around the county were named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State basketball team this year.
There were five athletes in total from Brilliant, Hamilton, Marion County and Winfield.
Brilliant’s Hadlee Sanderson was named 1A girls’ third-team.
Hamilton’s Aubrey Sorrells was named 4A girls second-team.
Two were from Marion County. Joe Aldridge was named 1A boys’ first-team all-state. Jolie Kate Cox was named 1A girls’ second-team.

Baseball season round-up

Hackleburg pitcher Aydan Beard releases a pitch against a West Limestone batter on March 29. The Panthers won the game 12-1.

Hackleburg pitcher Aydan Beard releases a pitch against a West Limestone batter on March 29. The Panthers won the game 12-1.
Marion County baseball teams are still in area play as the season continues and playoffs draw near. Here are some quick highlights from each team’s season as of Monday, April 8, 2024.

Raiders win NAC meet

Hackleburg’s Edge Weeks, Jaquan Reeder and Seth Ables, and Brilliant’s Jaedan Lipsey, reach the finish line in the boys’ 200m race.

Hackleburg’s Edge Weeks, Jaquan Reeder and Seth Ables, and Brilliant’s Jaedan Lipsey, reach the finish line in the boys’ 200m race.
WINFIELD — The Marion County High School boys’ and girls’ varsity track and field teams won the 2024 North Alabama Conference Championship meet on Wednesday, March 13. The meet was hosted in Winfield, with Brilliant, Hackleburg, Lynn, Marion County and Phillips high schools competing for the NAC championship.

Lady Aggies take on Priceville in Hanceville

Jordan Parker guards a Priceville player during the regional tournament.

Jordan Parker guards a Priceville player during the regional tournament.

The Hamilton Lady Aggies traveled to Wallace State Community College in Hanceville on Monday, Feb. 19, to play against the Priceville Lady Bulldogs in the semi-final round of the AHSAA 4A Girls’ Regional Tournament.
It was a close game, but in the end, the Lady Aggies’ season came to an end after they lost to the Lady Bulldogs 47-42. Priceville would go on to lose to eventual 4A girls’ state champion Good Hope 62-44 in the regional final.
The Lady Aggies ended their season with a record of 25-6.