Andrew Simonson, Author at Shelby County Reporter

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All-State football team features 21 area stars, Spain Park’s Vakakes wins 6A Coach of the Year

Shelby County’s finest earned their place among the state’s best as the Alabama Sports Writers Association released its 2024 All-State football teams. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Saturday, December 21, 2024 5:01 am

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Coosa Valley’s Aleah Pickett signs with Coastal Alabama South for volleyball

Aleah Pickett is officially set to play college volleyball after a stellar career for the back-to-back state champion Coosa Valley Rebels. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Thursday, December 19, 2024 4:55 pm

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North Shelby’s Nick Dunlap named PGA Tour Rookie of the Year

Nick Dunlap capped off a whirlwind year with one of the PGA Tour’s top awards. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Thursday, December 19, 2024 12:30 pm

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Chelsea ranked No. 3 in first girls basketball media rankings

After a strong start to the season in their return to Class 6A, the Chelsea Hornets have earned a spot among the classification’s best in ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Thursday, December 19, 2024 5:01 am

DEVELOPING NEWS

Pelham announces Mike Vickery’s departure as head football coach

After three seasons with Mike Vickery, the Pelham Panthers will go in a new direction with their football program. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 1:54 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Thompson takes tight win over Helena in county battle

After dropping 111 points against JAG on Saturday, the Thompson Warriors were held to much less than that in their follow-up to that performance. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 12:59 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Thompson takes trilogy with Helena after victory over JAG

After splitting a pair of thrilling meetings in November at Helena High School and the Thompson Thanksgiving Invitational, the Thompson Warriors and Helena Huskies met ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 11:59 am

Alabaster Main Story

Evangel, Cornerstone stars shine at Gatlinburg All-American Bowl

Some of the brightest stars from Shelby County’s two 8-man football state championship-winning programs got to showcase their skills on the national stage. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Wednesday, December 18, 2024 10:37 am

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Gridiron gold: 2024 All-County football team recognizes area’s best

Another absolutely unforgettable football season has ended, and what a year it was. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 6:19 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Thompson’s Anquon Fegans named Shelby County Player of the Year

This year’s Shelby County Player of the Year race was filled with deserving candidates who could make their case to be named the most impactful ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 6:09 pm

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Thompson’s Mark Freeman, Spain Park’s Tim Vakakes share Coach of the Year honors after strong seasons

For the Thompson Warriors and the Spain Park Jaguars, the 2023 season ended in setbacks in different ways. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 6:03 pm

Helena Reporter

Helena stifles Bibb County with big defensive performance

The Helena Huskies showed their strength on both ends of the floor in a commanding win over the Bibb County Choctaws, but the defense in ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 5:56 pm

Calera High

Calera’s winning ways continue with dominant win over Bessemer City

The Calera Eagles kept their strong recent form going with yet another victory, this time by 23 points over the Bessemer City Purple Tigers. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 5:52 pm

Pelham

Pelham’s strong shooting powers past Mortimer Jordan

The Pelham Panthers built off a strong start to continue their winning ways in a matchup against the Mortimer Jordan Blue Devils. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 5:50 pm

Helena Reporter

Helena blows past Bibb County with second-quarter surge

After a bit of a nervy start, the Helena Huskies settled in and took care of business on their home floor to sweep the season ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 4:09 pm

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