Matthew Watkins

January 18, 2026

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Hokes Bluff to host Patrick Ball Memorial Tournament

December 19, 2025

By Matthew Watkins, Sports Correspondent Photo of Patrick Ball coaching his team during a timeout, sometime during the 1981-82 basketball season, submitted by Hokes Bluff Athletics &nb...

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Hokes Bluff girls win Champions Thanksgiving Classic

December 1, 2025

The Hokes Bluff Lady Eagles had a four-games-in-five-days stretch that spilled into the week of Thanksgiving, but it was a challenge...

County basketball scoreboard and record roundup

December 1, 2025

Here is an update on the early-season performances for all of the local varsity basketball programs, as well as their upcoming schedu...

Coosa Christian advances to Round 3

November 26, 2025

Coosa Christian Football (11-2) again finds themselves knocking on the door of a state title. Last week, they defeated Tuscaloosa...

Three local teams advance in playoffs

November 14, 2025

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Coosa Christian (Class 2A, Region 6) 9-2, 6-0

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First game look-ahead for county basketball teams

November 14, 2025

High school basketball is back in the state of Alabama, which means a handful of local teams began playing this week. Check out how eac...

Resources for local youth basketball

November 14, 2025

The youth basketball season is right around the corner, and if you or a friend/family member is interested in pursuing an opportun...

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