Author: Jake Winfrey Athens The News Courier

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PREP BASKETBALL: East Limestone’s Cain named Class 5A Player of the Year finalist

Zak Cain’s run of superb performances caught the eye of the Alabama Sports Writers Association, which announced Wednesday the East Limestone senior as a Class ... Read more

by Jake Winfrey, Wednesday, March 19, 2025 5:00 am

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PREP ROUNDUP: Scores and stats from Monday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 18

See scores and stats from Monday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 18 below. Read more

by Jake Winfrey, Tuesday, March 18, 2025 9:31 pm

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ALL-STATE BASKETBALL: East Limestone’s Cain headlines local picks with 1st-team honors; Four other standouts recognized by ASWA

East Limestone’s Zak Cain picked up first-team honors to cap an outstanding prep career when the Alabama Sports Writers Association released this year’s All-State basketball ... Read more

by Jake Winfrey, Saturday, March 15, 2025 5:00 am

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PREP ROUNDUP: Elkmont explodes for 28 runs in win over Danville; Ardmore’s Brownlow slugs 3 homers

Elkmont’s varsity baseball team registered four home runs and 16 hits on Friday en route to a 28-10 win over Danville. Corder Hobbs homered twice, ... Read more

by Jake Winfrey, Friday, March 14, 2025 7:43 pm

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PREP SCOREBOARD

See scores and stats from Thursday, March 13 below. Read more

by Jake Winfrey, Thursday, March 13, 2025 10:45 pm

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PREP ROUNDUP: Hot bats lift Athens softball to 21-8 win over Muscle Shoals

Athens’ softball team pounded out 18 hits in a 21-8 victory against Muscle Shoals on Tuesday. Read more

by Jake Winfrey, Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:23 pm

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PREP SOFTBALL: West Limestone blanks Ardmore to claim back-to-back county titles

West Limestone’s softball team won its second straight Limestone County Tournament title on Saturday following a 10-0 victory against Ardmore. Read more

by Jake Winfrey, Saturday, March 8, 2025 8:58 pm

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PREP GOLF: Athens sweeps team titles at Elkmont Invitational

Athens’ varsity golf teams took home the titles at the Elkmont Invitational this week. Read more

by Jake Winfrey, Friday, March 7, 2025 1:00 pm

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PREP SOCCER: Athens girls sets new state record

Athens’ varsity girls soccer team set a new state record on Thursday, scoring all 21 of their goals in the first half of a shutout ... Read more

by Jake Winfrey, Friday, March 7, 2025 12:55 pm

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PREP ROUNDUP: County softball tournament underway

The Limestone County softball tournament began play Thursday at Ardmore. Clements defeated Elkmont 5-4 before falling to West Limestone 17-2. East Limestone, meanwhile, downed Tanner ... Read more

by Jake Winfrey, Thursday, March 6, 2025 8:17 pm

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