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Lucky to be @thejuliehicks hubby and Maren's dad, Known to write the occasional sports story. Sports editor at Lagniappe.

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'Baseball and Brews' event slated Tuesday

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Baseball takes center stage in Mobile on Tuesday, June 24. The day will begin with the official unveiling of the Hall of Fame Walk statues, five of the six featuring Mobilians who are enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame — Hank Aaron, Billy Williams, Ozzie Smith, Satchel Paige and Willie McCovey. Williams and Smith are both scheduled to appear at the ceremony, which will begin at 1:30 p.m. and is open to the public, in front of the Mobile Convention Center on Water Street.
Jags add St. Michael player to 2026 list

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South Alabama’s football program picked up another verbal commitment Thursday for its 2026 recruiting class. St. Michael wide receiver Brody Jones announced on social media he is committed to sign with the Jaguars. Jones, 5-foot-8, 165 pounds, was the Cardinals’ leading receiver last season, hauling in 104 passes for 1,55i yards and 15 touchdowns. He averaged 15.2 yards per catch and 113 receiving yards per game.
James named Satsuma baseball coach

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Satsuma High School has named Thomas James as the Gators’ new head baseball coach. The announcement was made in a press release by the school on Wednesday. James is a former University of Mobile player who served as an assistant on the Satsuma staff the past two seasons. “I’m excited and blessed for this opportunity and look forward to building on Satsuma’s tradition of success,” James said. “Continuing a culture of excellence is a top priority.
Fairhope's Gearhart rocks 6A-7A All-Area team

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Saints' Stowers leads 2A-5A All-Area team

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When St. Paul’s was making its run in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 5A state playoffs, the Saints had a few players who stepped forward. Perhaps the player who had as big an impact as any — and not just during the playoffs, but the regular season as well — was catcher John Stowers. The consistent play of the junior, an Auburn signee, has earned him Player of the Year honors on the 2025 Lagniappe Class 2A-5A All-Area baseball team.
Q&A: AHSAA chief Heath Harmon

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Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Executive Director Heath Harmon spoke at the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) annual convention luncheon last week at Jacksonville State University, his alma mater, addressing a few issues and plans for the organization. He spoke just one year after taking over the position from Alvin Briggs. He said he believes a lot has been accomplished in his first year, including going through the legislative process concerning some key issues.
Hanford Dixon collects another HOF honor

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By now, Hanford Dixon being selected for induction into a hall of fame might seem old hat. But that’s not the way the former Theodore High School, Southern Miss and Cleveland Browns standout views his upcoming induction into the National High School Football Hall of Fame. The induction, slated for June 14 at the Zimmerman Symphony Hall in Canton, Ohio, marks the fifth hall of fame of which he is a member.
Some Auburn, Alabama kickoff times set

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Auburn and Alabama announced kickoff times and TV broadcasts for some of its games for the upcoming 2025 season on Wednesday. Auburn will start its season on a Friday night — Aug. 29 — when it travels to Baylor to face the Bears in a 7 p.m. CDT kickoff. The game will be televised by Fox. The Tigers will entertain Ball State on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 6:30 p.m. The game will be televised by ESPNU. On Saturday, Sept.
Daphne’s Moten Gatorade softball player of year

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Daphne’s Vic Moten, an Alabama signee, has been selected as the Gatorade Alabama Softball Player of the Year. It marks the second consecutive year Moten, who just completed her senior season, has won the honor. She was also named the Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) Miss Softball winner in 2024. Moten was a double threat for the Trojans but is known more for her prowess in the circle.
Jags add four 2026 football commitments

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South Alabama’s football program picked up four Class of 2026 commitments in recent days, bringing the total number of 2026 players committed to sign with the Jaguars to eight. The newest commitments include Spanish Fort quarterback Aaden Shamburger. Joining the Toros’ standout on the list are Oxford running back Caleb Wynn, Chalmette, La., linebacker Tyray Darensburg and Gadsden County, Fla., edge/safety Zech Hall.