Area Sports

Pictured is Greenville Parks and Recreation Department Dixie Deb Ally Brooks pitching on Tuesday, June 2. The league is in full swing and playing double headers each week. They will finish play in the next week, rain permitting, and select all-stars. (Bruce Branum | The Standard).

From the legendary waters of Lake Eufaula along the Georgia line to the catfish-rich currents of Miller’s Ferry and the mighty Tombigbee and Black Warrior Rivers, Alabama’s Black Belt is home to some of the finest catfishing in America. Now it’s your turn to show off your catch. The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association (ALBBAA)…

BY BRUCE BRANUM The Greenville Standard   The Greenville Parks and Recreation Department Dixie Baseball All-Stars made noise in Troy this past weekend with several teams placing second and advancing to the state tournament while others are still vying for a district championship. Greenville 12U All-Stars lost their opening game to Eufaula and then defeated…

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (May 18, 2026) – Before sunrise on the second day of Alabama’s 2026 wild turkey season, Weston Lowery was already deep in the Butler County woods — locked in on one gobbler and determined not to leave without him. Hours later, that patience turned into a hunt to remember and a photo that…

The Greenville Parks & Recreation Department wrapped up the 12U Ponytails softball league on Monday evening, May 18. At the conclusion, the all-star team was announced. The following players were selected to represent the City of Greenville in the 12U District All Star Tournament beginning Thursday, June 11, in Luverne. Pictured left to right: Charlee…

The Greenville Parks & Recreation Department wrapped up the 8U Darlings softball league on Monday evening, May 18. At the conclusion, the all-star team was announced. The following players were selected to represent the City of Greenville in the 8U District All Star Tournament beginning Thursday, June 11, in Luverne. Pictured left to right: Margaret…

The Greenville Parks & Recreation Department wrapped up the 10U Angels softball league on Monday evening, May 18. At the conclusion, the all-star team was announced. The following players were selected to represent the City of Greenville in the 10U District All Star Tournament beginning Thursday, June 11, in Luverne. Pictured left to right: Lennox…

The Dixie Ponytail (ages 11-12) league was in full action Thursday, May 14, at the Greenville Sports Plex. Pictured is Viper pitcher Anleigh Davis hurling against the Warriors. The Vipers won 7-1. (Bruce Branum | The Standard)

On Friday, May 15, the Greenville Parks and Recreation Department announced all-stars for Dixie Youth Ozone baseball league and also Rising Stars (ages 11-12). Pictured are the Ozone all-stars. From left front row: Braxton Willis, Rylan Watson, Jordan Thornton, Ryan Scott, Crawford Piper, Kody Olliver, Colton Little, Conley Henderson, Austin Heartsill, Hunter Collins, Weston Booker,…