Thomas Ashworth

Almaty, Anniston, Oxford

Sports Reporter at AL.com

Sports reporter for @aldotcom | Jax State alum | Past: @AnnistonStar, @ChanticleerJSU, @MDJOnline | Tips/story ideas? 📬: [email protected]

Articles

Deshler star Reece Davis commits to new Southeastern Conference program

1 week ago | al.com | Thomas Ashworth

One of the state’s top playmakers has picked a new Southeastern Conference program. Deshler girls basketball star Reece Davis has committed to Ole Miss, she announced on social media Tuesday afternoon. Previously committed to Auburn, she took a visit to Oxford, Mississippi, in April; Davis also picked up an offer from Texas Tech this week. “They’re like a family,” she told AL.com in April of her visit to Ole Miss.
Huntsville-area coaches announce all-metro girls, boys soccer squads

1 week ago | al.com | Thomas Ashworth

Local coaches from across Madison County and Limestone County have announced the 2025 all-metro girls and boys soccer teams. James Clemens, which advanced to the AHSAA state semifinals, led the girls selections with five selections; four on the first team and one on the second. Buckhorn led the boys teams with five athletes being named either first or second team selections.
Return of a hometown star, new promotions highlight upcoming Trash Pandas homestand

1 week ago | al.com | Thomas Ashworth

After 12 games on the road, the Trash Pandas have landed back in Rocket City. The Biloxi Shuckers will head to Madison for a series beginning on Tuesday, with the six-game stretch highlighted by promotional giveaways and events at Toyota Field. All games will be at 6:35 p.m. before a 2:35 p.m. first pitch on Sunday in the final game of the homestand.
Cullman hires former West Point baseball coach to lead softball program

2 weeks ago | al.com | Thomas Ashworth

Cullman High School didn’t have to look far for its next head softball coach. Former West Point baseball coach Drew Bryson has been hired as the next head softball coach at Cullman after being approved by the Cullman City School Board on Wednesday. “Drew’s coaching experience spans various levels of athletics, from youth travel teams to high school programs,” Cullman City Schools athletic director Mike Dean wrote in a release.
Former Priceville star set to lead Lawrence County’s girls basketball program

2 weeks ago | al.com | Thomas Ashworth

A former north Alabama hoops standout will be taking over a program of her own. Lawrence County has hired Priceville alum Jenna Walker to lead the girls basketball program, it was announced on Wednesday. A standout player at Priceville, Walker was a three-time all-state selection in Class 4A, claiming first-team honors at guard as a senior with the Bulldogs and playing in the AHSAA North-South all-star game.
‘The hunger is there’: Longtime Lee HS girls basketball coach set for new opportunity at Grissom

2 weeks ago | al.com | Thomas Ashworth

Je’Taime Silas won’t have to go far for his next head coaching job. The longtime Lee-Huntsville girls basketball coach will take the same position at Grissom High School, he confirmed to AL.com. Silas was approved by Huntsville City Schools at a scheduled board meeting on Tuesday. “Honestly, I really wasn’t looking for the move,” Silas told AL.com. “I actually was calling for two other coaches, and then the school talked to me and shared with me some of the perks and everything like that.
Louisiana-Lafayette’s leading scorer commits to Jacksonville State basketball

2 weeks ago | al.com | Thomas Ashworth

Former Louisiana-Lafayette guard Mostapha El Moutaouakkil has committed to Jacksonville State, he announced on social media Monday evening. Last season sawEl Moutaouakkil lead the Ragin’ Cajuns’ scoring efforts with a team-high 14.5 points per game, ranking 12th in the Sun Belt Conference. The 6-foot-6, 195 guard shot 46% from the field as he started 30 of his 33 games played amidst a 12-21 year for Louisiana.
Helena holds off Saraland in Class 6A softball championship for program’s first title

3 weeks ago | al.com | Thomas Ashworth

Helena softball coach Mark Sanders’ mornings look a little different than his colleagues. A resident of Jacksonville, the longtime middle school softball coach who is now leading the varsity program makes a 2-hour commute to and from Helena daily to get to work. “I think I’ve driven almost 500,000 miles in those 8 years,” he said.
After missing last year’s title game, Orange Beach star ends Makos career with championship win

3 weeks ago | al.com | Thomas Ashworth

Daigle Wilson remembers the emotion of walking into last year’s state championship game without her softball bag. Knocked unconscious and left with a broken nose after taking a ground ball to the face in the winners bracket final one day prior, she played the role of cheerleader as her teammates claimed their fourth straight softball championship. When recalling that day, a key memory for her is the support from her teammates. “They’re the best. They support me,” she said.
Live updates from the final day of the AHSAA state softball tournament

3 weeks ago | al.com | Thomas Ashworth

The final day of high school softball in Alabama is here. Class 6A will wrap up play in the AHSAA state softball tournament on Friday, with four teams alive and vying for the state title. Helena advanced out of the winners bracket and punched a ticket to the state championship, with Athens, Pell City and Saraland also advancing to the final day. Check back for frequent updates. 8:56 a.m., Underway: A Class 6A elimination matchup between Pell City and Athens is underway in Oxford.