Andrew Simonson, Author at Shelby County Reporter

280 Reporter

Calera defends home court against Oak Mountain in double overtime

By JACK CUNNINGHAM | Special to the Reporter CALERA – The Calera boys basketball team opened the season tonight at home against Oak Mountain on ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Monday, November 10, 2025 2:53 pm

280 Reporter

Calera wins Wilson’s first two games against Oak Mountain, Northside

The Calera girls basketball team opened the season on Thursday, Nov. 6 at home against Oak Mountain thanks to a strong performance by senior Cora ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Monday, November 10, 2025 2:52 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Thompson’s Alo, Strown, Tabb selected for North-South All-Star Classic

The Thompson Warriors will once again be well-represented at the 2025 North-South All-Star Classic with three members of their defense. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Monday, November 10, 2025 12:14 pm

280 Main Story

Locals secure All-State honors at cross-country state championship, Westminster boys finish second

Cross-country season wrapped up on a big positive with a large number of top finishes at the AHSAA State Cross-Country Championship on Saturday, Nov. 8 ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Saturday, November 8, 2025 6:47 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Evangel wins fourth-straight ACSC championship in shootout with East Central

After entering conference play with a 1-3 record, it looked like the Evangel Christian Lightning’s streak of three-straight Alabama Christian Sports Conference championships was up ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Saturday, November 8, 2025 1:12 am

280 Main Story

Just keep swinging: Spain Park rallies to score 24 unanswered points, defeat McAdory in first round

The Spain Park Jaguars found themselves on the canvas early in their Class 6A first-round matchup against the McAdory Yellow Jackets. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Saturday, November 8, 2025 12:09 am

280 Main Story

Briarwood blasts past American Christian in road victory to open year

The Briarwood Christian Lions continued their strong momentum from last season into an opening win over the American Christian Patriots. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Friday, November 7, 2025 4:49 pm

280 Main Story

Briarwood defense locks down American Christian for opening road win

Defense traveled for the Briarwood Christian Lions in their season opener as they shut down the American Christian Patriots to start out the year on ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Friday, November 7, 2025 4:35 pm

280 Main Story

Spain Park shuts down Central-Phenix City for opening-night win

The Spain Park Jaguars started out their difficult schedule with a bang as they took the fight to one of the top powerhouses in Class ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Friday, November 7, 2025 1:37 pm

280 Main Story

Cornerstone holds off Coosa Valley to reach fourth-straight semifinals

With their seasons on the line, two of the most bitter rivals in Shelby County squared off for the right to advance to the AISA ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Friday, November 7, 2025 10:11 am

280 Main Story

Lucas Weatherford becomes Vincent’s all-time wins leader as Jackets snag 6 INTs against Falkville

The Vincent Yellow Jackets rode a strong start on offense to a three-touchdown lead over the Falkville Blue Devils in their first-round matchup. However, when ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Thursday, November 6, 2025 11:07 pm

280 Main Story

Spain Park strives for more in Black’s second season

The Spain Park Jaguars have carried the standard of success for basketball in Shelby County for quite some time. After missing the postseason last year, ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Thursday, November 6, 2025 6:50 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Thompson wins Nick Browder’s coaching debut over Chilton County

The Thompson Warriors took their first step toward their goals this season by giving new head coach Nick Browder a victory in his first time ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Thursday, November 6, 2025 6:13 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Thompson drops 100 points during in-school win over Chilton County

It was a day of big numbers in Warrior Arena as hundreds of students lined the stands to cheer on the Thompson Warriors for an ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Thursday, November 6, 2025 3:45 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Thompson embraces underdog label in first year under Nick Browder

The Thompson Warriors have a fresh start again with Nick Browder as head coach, and they’re hungry to make some noise in Class 7A this ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Thursday, November 6, 2025 11:19 am

< Older