Outside The Huddle: It's All About The G
In terms of brand-slogans, Gordo High School was ahead of the curve. Before phrases like Clemson's "Bring Your Own Guts" and the SEC's "It Just Means More" was the Green…
Football Friday: Sept. 15, 2023
WVUA 23 recaps Week 4 of the High School football season. Enjoy highlights from: Bibb County takes control of region race with win over ACA By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Sutton Smith TUSCALOOSA -…
ACA, Bibb County matchup carries possible championship implications
By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Sam Holley An early season showdown could carry huge ramifications in Class 4A Region 4. American Christian Academy hosts Bibb County, a matchup of the regions…
Football Friday: Sept. 8, 2023
WVUA 23 recaps Week 3 of the High School football season. Enjoy highlights from: Central pulls away late in win over Paul Bryant By WVUA-23 Sports Reporter Alex Boothe Paul Bryant and Central would…
Friday Night High School & Saturday College Football Weather
Let's talk football weather! First, for the local high school football games on Friday night, I've got a great-looking forecast. Kickoff at 7pm will feature a clear sky, with temperatures in the lower 80s. Humidity will be low given the…
Football Friday: Sept. 1, 2023
WVUA-23 recaps Week Two of the High School football season. Enjoy highlights from: West Blocton spoils the unveiling of Brookwood's new stadium By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Sutton Smith Brookwood unveiled their new stadium…
Tuscaloosa Academy welcomes American Christian Academy for a private school showdown
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Sutton Smith A clash between two of Tuscaloosa's premiere private schools goes down tomorrow night at Tuscaloosa Academy as the Knights welcome the American Christian Academy Patriots. This is the second season the Knights have…
Holt football limited by COVID issues ahead of season opener
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Alex Chasen COVID-19 strikes again, impacting the Holt Ironmen's preparation for last week's season opener. Holt is one of the smallest Class 4A programs in…
Pickens County draws even with Aliceville winning their season opener 8-6
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Sutton Smith REFORM – Offense was the storyline last year in the Aliceville Yellow Jackets win over Pickens County. This year, it was the lack thereof from both sides as the Tornadoes held on late…
Outside The Huddle: High school referees search for new recruiting tools
There's an increased need for high school officials in Alabama. Officials association across the state continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ken Washington, the Assistant Director of Officials for…
Football Friday: Aug. 25, 2023
WVUA-23 recaps Week Two of the High School football season. Enjoy highlights from: Pickens County defense steps up in season 0pening win over Aliceville By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter…
Tuscaloosa County, Central renew rivalry on season-opener
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Juliet Brown With high school football starting back up this week, there's a lot of excitement in the community. There's extra excitement when the first game…
Aliceville's confidence carries over to 2023 season
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Sutton Smith ALICEVILLE - Replacing two All-State players and an All-Star game representative on the football field can’t be done overnight. Replacing that as well as their presence in the locker room and around their…
Paul Bryant's new coach gives his team a new look
New Paul Bryant football coach John McKenzie is already putting his own stamp on the Stampede. When the team opens the season against Park Crossing on Friday, McKenzie…
Pickens County football looks to finish the job in 2023
The rallying cry for Pickens County football is easy to figure out in 2023: finish. "They have tasted the success, part of it, but they haven't gotten their…
Gordo football has championship expectations
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Molly Harrold Gordo High School is preparing for its upcoming season this fall under head coach Gus Smith. Smith guided Gordo to an 11-1 record in…
Paul Bryant football team has big expectations in first season with new head coach
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Juliet Brown Tuscaloosa City Schools hosted a fall sports media day on Monday for coaches and student athletes at the…
Hillcrest carries high expectations into 2023 season
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Sam Holley It feels like coach Jamie Mitchell has Hillcrest football on 'another level'. The Patriots reached the Class 6A semifinals in 2021 and went undefeated…
Holy Spirit football hopes growth, maturity lead to results on the field
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Juliet Brown Holy Spirit football is ready for its second season back among the Alabama High School Athletic Association. Last season, the program played a full…
Central High School football begins next chapter under new head coach
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Juliet Brown The Central Tuscaloosa football team hopes to turn the page this season under new head coach Demario Pippen. The Falcons finished 2-8 last…
Young Bibb County team living up to 'Choctaw-standard'
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Juliet Brown It didn't take long for Bibb County High School football coach Matt Geohagan to pick up on one trait that this year's team…
Holt football looks for turnaround under new head coach
By WVUA 23 Sports Reporter Juliet Brown After not winning a game last season and ending the year with only 16 players, new Holt head football coach Brian Newton…
Tuscaloosa County football aiming for the next step in 2023
Tuscaloosa County High School football is passing the 'eye-test' early in the 2023 season. Wildcats head coach Adam Winegarden says he's "real pleased with the team" after one week of fall practice. The program will look to reach the playoffs…
ACA football coach loves the leadership he sees from his team
American Christian Academy finished the first week of fall practice with its first "full-pads" workout. But do not think it's "all-work-and-no-play" for the Patriots. On Thursday night, ACA players took part…
