Arthur L. Mack

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Staff Writer at Citronelle Call News

Sports Correspondent and Feature Writer at AL.com

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Articles

St. Paul’s Janie Ford dominates Mobile’s Challenge of Champions Track Meet

2 weeks ago | al.com | Arthur L. Mack

St. Paul’s senior Janie Ford made sure her last home meet was one to remember. The Vanderbilt-bound star captured Outstanding Female Meet Performer honors in Saturday’s Elite Division of the Mobile Challenge of Champions held at St. Paul’s E.E. Delaney Stadium, and she did it with style in windy conditions. Ford won the 100 meters in a wind-aided 11.68 seconds, the 100-meter hurdles in 14.50 and the long jump (18 feet, 6 ¾ inches).
Fairhope, McGill-Toolen tops in Lyon Newell Throws meet; St. Paul’s star Tank Jones dominates

1 month ago | al.com | Arthur L. Mack

A 1-3 finish in the javelin from Ethan Shareck and Dawson Towne helped Fairhope to a team win in the boys’ division of the 23rd annual Lyon Newell Throws meet held at Erwin S. Cooper Stadium on Wednesday. The Lyon Newell Throws Meet, a meet held for charity, is held every year in honor of Lyon Newell, a standout athlete and 1998 graduate of UMS-Wright, who died in 2002.
Eric Scott promoted to head football coach at Baker High

2 months ago | thecallnews.com | Arthur L. Mack

By ARTHUR L. MACK Baker defensive coordinator Eric Scott, who directed one of Class 7A’s best defenses in 2024, was promoted to head coach Friday, the school announced. Baker athletic director Daniel Kertis said Scott, who has served as an assistant coach for the last four years, was named as head coach, succeeding Juan Johnson, who left after one season to take the James Clemens job.
Erik Speakman resigns as Faith Academy's football coach

2 months ago | thecallnews.com | Arthur L. Mack

By ARTHUR L. MACK Erik Speakman announced his resignation as Faith Academy’s football coach Monday after only one year on the job. Speakman, who directed the Rams to a 1-8 finish in 2024, cited family issues that required him to return to the Auburn-Opelika area. He told the Call News he hopes to find a job in that area. Speakman said he had to play a lot of freshmen and sophomores in 2024 but the experience they gained should pay off.
John McKenzie fired as Vigor's coach

Jan 17, 2025 | thecallnews.com | Arthur L. Mack

By ARTHUR L. MACK Vigor coach John McKenzie parted ways with the school Friday for the second time in four years, according to the Mobile County Public School System. McKenzie was fired after leading the Wolves to a 12-2 finish and a berth in the Class 5A semifinals. He succeeded Marcus Cook, who was fired just as suddenly last summer. McKenzie was also put on administrative leave after leading Vigor to the 2021 Class 4A state title, then left to take the Murphy job.
Baker coach Juan Johnson resigns to take James Clemens job; Scott named interim coach

Jan 9, 2025 | thecallnews.com | Arthur L. Mack

By ARTHUR L. MACK After 11 months on the job, Juan Johnson resigned Wednesday as Baker High School’s head football coach to take the job at Class 7A James Clemens High in Madison. “It was a family-based decision,” Baker athletic director Daniel Kertis said in confirming Johnson’s dual moves. “He saw an opportunity that was better for him and his family.
Jackson's defense shut down Cherokee County's ground game

Dec 6, 2024 | thecallnews.com | Arthur L. Mack

By ARTHUR L. MACK BIRMINGHAM — Offense wins championships but defense sets the tone. While Jackson’s offense was receiving all the attention and love in its 69-6 thrashing of Cherokee County Friday in the Class 4A state championship game, the defense made it possible, reducing the Warriors’ running game to a non-factor. Cherokee County managed only 72 yards rushing on 38 attempts, averaging less than 2 yards a carry. Leading rusher Tae Diamond, rushed for 47 yards on 19 attempts.
Theodore OT Micah DeBose on signing with Bama: ‘It feels good to have a dream come true’

Dec 4, 2024 | al.com | Arthur L. Mack

For Theodore offensive lineman Micah DeBose, Wednesday was a dream come true. The 6-foot-5, 315-pound DeBose signed with Alabama early Wednesday morning at his school. “It feels good to have a dream come true,” he said. “With the hard work, I got recognized, but I have to go to college and put in more work. I had a lot of fond memories (at Theodore and Vigor), just enjoying myself and the guys. I’m excited to be at Bama, because it’s Alabama.
No. 1 Montgomery Catholic shuts down Vigor 21-7 in Class 5A semifinals

Nov 30, 2024 | thecallnews.com | Arthur L. Mack

By ARTHUR L. MACK MONTGOMERY — Vigor’s hopes of making a return to the Super 7 were dashed as No. 1-ranked Montgomery Catholic used three Jamarion Williams touchdowns to roll to a 21-7 win over the No. 5-ranked Wolves Friday night in the Class 5A semifinals. The Knights (13-0), who have won 28 straight games, will face Moody in the state finals Thursday. Vigor finished 12-2.
Vigor, Jackson roll into semifinals

Nov 23, 2024 | thecallnews.com | Arthur L. Mack

By ARTHUR L. MACK PRICHARD — Carlos Benjamin ran for 116 yards on 14 carries and had touchdown runs of 31 yards and 1 yard and Jamarion Osborne threw a 62-yard touchdown pass on a trick play to Dylan Jackson as No. 5 Vigor routed UMS-Wright 41-10 in the Class 5A quarterfinals Friday night.