Sports


RHS softball goes 3-1 in NW Alabama Bash
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
The Russellville High softball team went 4-2 during a week of games that included participation in the Northwest Alabama Bash at the Sportsplex in Flo...
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Red Bay wins 3 of 4; Tharptown wins 2
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, News
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
RedBayandTharptown led the way last week in softball with Red Bay winning 3 of 4 games and Tharptown earning a couple of big wins, downing Phil Campbe...
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Franks wins Bryant-Jordan Achievement Award
News, Russellville, Russellville Golden Tigers
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
April 22, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — Natalee Franks, a senior at Tharptown High School, received the Bryant-Jordan Achievement Award as a regional winner and received a $3,...
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High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
Russellville High took 2 of 3 games from rival West Point last week to clinch first place in the AHSAA Class 5A Area 14 baseball standings. The Golden...
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Belgreen punches way into playoffs
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, Sports
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
The Belgreen Bulldogs pummeled the Tharptown Wildcats in two straight games to sweep their way into the first round of the Class 2A playoffs. Belgreen...
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High School Sports, Sports
by By Stacy Long For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
The shot clock, part of college basketball for the last four decades, is migrating to Alabama high schools. The Alabama High School Athletic Associati...
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High School Sports, Red Bay Tigers, Sports
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
The Red Bay Tigers swept the Sulligent Blue Devils last week to go undefeated and win the Class 2A Area 10 championship. Red Bay easily beat Sulligent...
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Bobcats win area title
High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Sports
9 titles in 10 years for Phil Campbell
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
April 22, 2026
The Phil Campbell Bobcats captured the Class 3A Area 14 championship with a decisive win over the Colbert Heights Wildcats Friday night. The Bobcats (...
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Vina wins county track meet for fourth year
High School Sports, Sports, Vina Red Devils
April 15, 2026
The Vina Lady Red Devils won the 2026 Franklin County track championship. It was the school’s four straight county track championship. Sophomore Saman...
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High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Sports
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
April 15, 2026
Early in the week, Phil Campbell and Red Bay battled it out in a pre-Franklin County Tournament contest with the Bobcats coming out on top 9-6. The ga...
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