"Uncommon group of kids" heads toward winning season
By: WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Grace Brister Tuscaloosa County Varsity Boys Basketball is wrapping up area play this week with two more road games against its class 7-A Region 5 rivals. The Wildcats…
High School Sports
Tuscaloosa Academy graduate signs to play pro football
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Jason Williams Former Tuscaloosa Academy football player Trayshon Foster signed with the Frisco Fighters of the Indoor Football league. For…
Brookwood High breaks ground on new stadium
Brookwood High School is one step closer to its new, upgraded athletics facility, as school and city leaders hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday. In September, Brookwood High received $18.2 million…
Former college quarterback visits UA to discuss Substance Misuse Stigma
By WVUA23 Sports Reporter Samantha Huver Damon West, a former college athlete and addict, spoke on Wednesday at the Bryant Conference Center about addiction and mental health…
Brookwood High hosts Central Alabama Recruiting Expo
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Grace Brister As high schools adapt to the new world of college recruiting, Brookwood High School is making sure athletes are represented. Brookwood…
Kamari Lassiter returns to Tuscaloosa in mentor role
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Riley Theis Former American Christian Academy graduate and member of the national champion Georgia Bulldogs, Kamari Lassiter was back in Tuscaloosa to help mentor…
Former Hillcrest standout Brandon Bishop announces transfer to Liberty
Tuscaloosa native Brandon Bishop will continue his college football career at Liberty University in Philadelphia, Pa. Bishop, who plays safety, announced his decision on social media…
Paul Bryant football introduces new head coach
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Kalen Brooks Paul Bryant High School has its new head football coach. John McKenzie was introduced at the high school on Wednesday afternoon, having a…
Tuscaloosa City School Board approves hire for new head football coach
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Grace Brister Paul W. Bryant High School will soon get a new head football coach. The Tuscaloosa City School Board of Education…
Northside's Perdue signs with Bevill State Community College baseball
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Samantha Huver Davis Perdue is taking his game to the next level. The senior at Northside High School signs to play baseball at…
Stillman basketball duo has long history on the court
By WVUA-23 Student Sports Reporter Kalen Brooks Stillman College basketball players Daviyon Dennis and Marcus Bates Jr. have a connection that few teammates are ever able to achieve –…
Hillcrest High School's Collin Dunn chooses 'school ties' over local connection
The Sugar Bowl matchup of Alabama versus Kansas State put Tuscaloosa native Collin Dunn in a unique position, but not necessarily a 'tough spot'. "There are a…
Thompson's Tony Mitchell sticks with Alabama on signing day
Thompson High School's Tony Mitchell says he never wavered on his commitment to Alabama football which is a testament to his character because he had plenty of…
Six Hillcrest athletes sign college scholarships
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Sam Holley It was an exciting day at Hillcrest High School with six students signing their letter of intent to play at the college…
Former football player and coach Kenny Crowe passes away at 51 years old
WVUA 23 sports has some sad news to bring you. Former Hillcrest High football player and Holt head coach Kenny Crowe passed away Saturday, Dec. 17. Crowe was the head coach at Holt High…
Paul W. Bryant runner signs cross country scholarship with UT-Martin
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter BriAsia Kelley One Paul W. Bryant High School student took the next step towards realizing his dream of becoming a college athlete. The Stampede’s Ray…
Six Northridge students sign athletic scholarships for college
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Sam Holley It was an exciting day at Northridge High School as six students signed athletic scholarships to attend and play sports at the…
Central Football Ends Coaching Search with Local Splash Hire
By WVUA Student Sports Reporter Jeremy Bryant The Central High School football did not take long in finding its new direction. The Tuscaloosa City School Board approved…
Pickens County falls to Leroy in Class 1A Championship
Leroy quarterback Brayden Huebner finished with 270 yards rushing and five touchdowns to lead the Bears past Pickens County, 42-20 in the Class 1A State Championship Game at the…
Pickens County advances after steamrolling Marion County in playoff duel
By WVUA 23 Sports Student Reporter Jeremy Bryant The Pickens County Tornadoes had their sights set on one thing and that was to win and advance. The team entered Friday night as it hosted the Marion County Red Raiders. The…
Tuscaloosa Academy dedicates basketball court to former coach
Tuscaloosa Academy honored legendary basketball coach Scott Brenizer and renamed its basketball gym floor "Brenizer Court". The court dedication was held at halftime of Monday's boys basketball game against West…
Saraland puts up offensive explosion in momentous win over Hillcrest
By WVUA 23 Student Sports Reporter Jeremy Bryant Saraland High School and Hillcrest High School lived up the hype with plenty of fireworks in the air with both offenses scoring at high rates. And a couple notable names in the…
High School Football Playoff Recap: Nov. 11, 2022
WVUA 23 recaps the second week of the AHSAA playoffs, as well as Alabama Soccer's victory over Jackson State in the opening round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. Enjoy highlights…
Four TCHS softball players sign college scholarships
Four Tuscaloosa County High School softball players taken the next step toward realizing the dream of competing at the college level. Pitcher Alyssa Faircloth, outfielder Alana Spann, catcher and infielder Maci Humber,…
