Andrew Simonson, Author at Shelby County Reporter

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Vincent sweeps opening weekend series with Louisiana’s Archbishop Hannan

The Vincent Yellow Jackets took on a big test to start the 2025 baseball season and they passed with flying colors while getting to play ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Monday, February 17, 2025 9:13 pm

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Chelsea finishes runner-up in Lakeshore Shootout Platinum Division, Thompson takes third

County teams filled the top three in the Lakeshore Shootout’s top division as the Chelsea Hornets and Thompson Warriors each joined the Oak Mountain Eagles ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Monday, February 17, 2025 7:32 pm

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Spain Park, Oak Mountain, Chelsea claim wrestling state titles; Helena, Pelham wrestlers place

After a trio of dominant seasons, Spain Park’s Bradley Williams, Chelsea’s Porter Schott and Oak Mountain’s Trey Denny can officially claim the title of state ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Monday, February 17, 2025 4:49 pm

Columbiana

Shelby County’s Sykes and Shook, Montevallo’s Adams win state wrestling titles

For the Sykes and Adams families, wrestling runs in their bloodline. Not only do they compete in the same sport, excellence and state championships have ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Monday, February 17, 2025 12:40 pm

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Oak Mountain claims Lakeshore Shootout Platinum Division title, extend unbeaten run to 36 matches

Another year brought another brutal field of teams for the Oak Mountain Eagles to navigate through in the Lakeshore Shootout Platinum Division. However, another year ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Monday, February 17, 2025 10:00 am

Alabaster Main Story

Making history: Thompson wins first sanctioned girls wrestling state title

From the very first year that girls were able to compete in their own separate state tournament, coach Shawn Weltzin and the Thompson Warriors have ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Sunday, February 16, 2025 9:25 pm

Alabaster Main Story

Perfect 10: Thompson secures 10th boys wrestling state title as Johnson, Weltzin, Vines, Moore take first place

For the past decade-and-a-half, one program has been synonymous with the pinnacle of wrestling in Class 7A: the Thompson Warriors. However, for a program that ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Sunday, February 16, 2025 9:21 pm

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Oak Mountain puts six goals past Prattville in shutout win

The Oak Mountain Eagles carried over their strong form from the Southern Shootout as they picked up a dominant victory in their home opener. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Sunday, February 16, 2025 8:55 pm

Alabaster Reporter

Thompson racks up program-record 13 goals in commanding win over Decatur

Thirteen proved to be the Thompson Warriors’ lucky number in their home opener on Thursday, Feb. 13 as they got into double digits on the ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Sunday, February 16, 2025 8:52 pm

Columbiana

Shelby County starts area play with dominant win at Sipsey Valley, earns first victory in two years

The Shelby County Wildcats are back in the win column for the first time in 26 matches, and they did so in dominant fashion in ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Sunday, February 16, 2025 8:47 pm

Columbiana

Shelby County wins first-ever girls soccer area game over Sipsey Valley after opening win over Tarrant

The Shelby County Wildcats girls soccer team is back in the win column for the first time since March 23, 2023, and even more than ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Friday, February 14, 2025 1:23 pm

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Chelsea reaches fourth Elite Eight in five years with third-quarter run against Hueytown

After a dominant start to the game, history threatened to repeat itself with the Chelsea Hornets. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Friday, February 14, 2025 12:18 am

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Baseball preview: One big question for each county team as action on the diamond heats up

As the cold winter months carry on, somewhere on a local baseball diamond, high school players are starting practice in preparation for another highly-anticipated season. Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:34 pm

280 Main Story

Briarwood’s defensive dominance paves way for Sweet 16 win over Selma

A year ago, the Briarwood Christian Lions were dejected and defeated after losing in the Class 6A sub-regionals to one of the top teams in ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Thursday, February 13, 2025 4:06 pm

280 Reporter

“This for the city:” Montevallo rallies from 22 down to beat Briarwood for trip to Elite Eight

With 30 seconds left and his brother Keiston at the line extending the Montevallo Bulldogs’ lead to 49-47, Buck Ross turned to a security guard ... Read more

by Andrew Simonson, Thursday, February 13, 2025 2:34 pm

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