Carl Prather

Alabama, Huntsville

Sports Anchor at WAFF-TV (Huntsville, AL)

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Trash Pandas win 7-5 in Extras

6 days ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Rocket City Trash Pandas (4-7) quickly took a commanding 5-0 lead in the first inning and ultimately broke their four-game losing streak with a 7-5 victory over the Montgomery Biscuits (6-5) on Thursday night at Riverwalk Stadium. The Trash Pandas wasted no time against Montgomery starter Brady Hopkins, the No. 8 prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
Gio Lopez Transfers to North Carolina

6 days ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Gio Lopez will take his talents to North Carolina. Lopez, who started 11 games for South Alabama, officially announced his move from South Alabama to North Carolina on social media. Lopez started 11 games for the Jaguars, completing 66% of his passes for 2,559 yards and 18 touchdowns. Gio also rushed for 465 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
Havoc Survive Game One Over Thunderbolts

2 weeks ago | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - It took three hours, seven minutes for the Huntsville Havoc to come away with the first win of the SPHL President’s Cup Playoffs. The Havoc defeated the Evansville Thunderbolts 2-1 on Overtime to take a 1-0 lead in the best of three series. Huntsville scored their first goal in the Second Period by Craig McCabe to take a 1-0 lead. Evansville would respond with a goal in the Third Period to tie the game at 1 heading into Overtime.
North Alabama Student-Athletes sign Scholarships

Nov 14, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Carl Prather

Share HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF ) - It’s the dream for any High School Student-Athlete. Signing an Athletic Scholarship to continue their respective playing careers. The National early signing period for all sports besides Football got underway with numerous students signing letters of intent to their respective institutions across North Alabama. “All 14 years of softball is really dedicated to him (Dad) and my travel coaches,” Whitesburg Christian Academy softball player Cam Wiseman said.
48 Blitz Preview: Sylvania Rams

Aug 20, 2024 | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The Tanner Nelson era begins at Sylvania High School. Nelson was hired during the summer of2024, replacing Tyler Vann who became the new Head Coach at Scottsboro High School. The Rams are led by All-State performer Aiden Parham at Running Back and Linebacker. The Rams have won 20 games over the last two seasons. Sylvania will open the 2024 High School Football season August 23rd against North Jackson.
48 Blitz Preview: James Clemens

Aug 15, 2024 | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Could the 2024 edition of the James Clemens High School Football team make a deep run in the postseason? Fourth year Jets Head Coach Chad McGehee aims to continue the process of making James Clemens a consistent winner in North Alabama and the state of Alabama. “Trying to close the gap every year with the processes that we do throughout the year to close that gap,” McGehee said.
Bulldogs continue Fall camp

Aug 13, 2024 | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The grind of Fall camp continues for the Bulldogs of Alabama A&M Bulldogs football team in preparation for their season opener against the Auburn Tigers August 31st. As camp continues, the Quarterback position continues to be a n emphasis for the Bulldogs and Head Coach Connell Maynor. So (Cornelius) Smith and Xavier (Lankford) have done well. even (Jamar) Graham the 6-8 Freshman has a lot of talent,” Maynor said. “He just has to learn the system.
CHRISTIAN MOORE NAMED SOUTHERN LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Aug 12, 2024 | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - That didn’t take very long for former Tennessee Volunteers baseball standout Christian Moore. Moore has been named Southern League Player of the Week for the week of August 5-11. In five games against the Birmingham Barons, Moore paced the Trash Pandas hitting 11-for-20 (.550) with four home runs and six RBI. Moore recorded multiple hits in three games during the series.
Mark Sears Basketball Camp a Success

Aug 12, 2024 | wtvy.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Mark Sears loves Muscle Shoals, Alabama. For seven hours on a Saturday summer day, Muscle Shoals showed Sears loved in return. Sears held his first basketball camp at Muscle Shoals High School. Sears, the starting Point Guard for Alabama Crimson Tide is coming off a 2023-2024 season which ended with the first Final Four berth in Crimson Tide history, along with being named a Second Team All-American.
Fyffe, Pisgah preseason number one in Preseason polls

Aug 7, 2024 | waff.com | Carl Prather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The annual Alabama Sports Writers Association Preseason Top Ten High School football poll was released Wednesday. Defending State Champion Fyffe moves from Class 2A to 3A this season. The Pisgah Eagles are ranked number one in Class 2A. CLASS 7A 2023 champion: Central-Phenix CityTeam (first-place); 2023 W-L; Pts1. Central-Phenix City (12); 13-0; 2072. Thompson (7); 11-2; 1923. Enterprise; 9-3; 1284. Auburn; 9-3; 1265. Hoover; 5-7; 956. Dothan; 8-3; 907. Mary Montgomery; 12-1; 778.

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