Area Sports
Mckenzie hosts Goshen for spring game
The McKenzie Tigers hosted the Goshen Eagles for the annual spring game and won 28-14. The offense and defense squared off in a competitive scrimmage that gave fans an early look at the team’s returning talent and incoming newcomers. Players showcased big plays on both sides of the ball as coaches evaluated depth, execution and…
Read MoreFDA announces coaching changes
Fort Dale Academy (FDA) recently announced changes for the head coaches of volleyball and middle school basketball. Rachel Whiddon, a 2021 graduate of FDA, was recently announced as the next head coach of the Eagle volley ball program. Excelling in both basketball and softball at FDA, Whiddon continued her softball career at Shelton State Community…
Read MoreFirst Steps Trike Parade
Families, staff, alumni, and community supporters gathered at First Steps Early Child Development Center on April 30 to celebrate a major milestone, the center’s 20th Anniversary. The celebration featured First Steps’ beloved Annual Trike Parade, where children proudly rode decorated tricycles, wagons, and strollers around the campus while teachers, parents, and community members cheered them…
Read MoreFDA soccer season closes
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Lady Eagles ended their soccer season on Monday, April 13 falling to Trinity in Auburn in the first round of the AISA playoffs. Izzy Anderson and Yana Patel both scored a goal, and Patel and Morgan Slagley each had an assist. Goalie Layla Adams was credited with…
Read MoreFDA tennis ends year
Fort Dale Academy tennis competed in the AISA state tournament April 6-7 at Montgomery’s Lagoon Park. Both boys and girls teams had a great showing, with three girls making it to the finals. In boys singles, second seed Jase Butts, fourth seed Sawyer Brooks, and fifth seed Logan Skipper all had first-round wins against Eastwood…
Read MoreFDA Golf hosts tourney
Fort Dale Golf hosted a tournament at the Greenville Country Club on Tuesday, April 21. The boys’ team came away the winners behind Harrisson Scott’s 66. Not only did Scott’s score earn him the Boys Low Medalist award, but it is also his lowest round so far as an Eagle. Pictured left to right: Brayden Osborne, Jack Brogden,…
Read MoreFDA softball to enter postseason play
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard Fort Dale Softball also wound down regular play (13-12) with a three game series against Lowndes Academy where they won one and lost one. The Lady Eagles won at home in game one on April 13 by a score of 11-10. After tying it up with the Lady…
Read MoreFDA honors senior diamond players
Fort Dale Academy honored their senior softball and baseball players on April 2 between the junior high and varsity games. Pictured (L-R) are Kinsley Shipp (daughter of Bryant and Renee Shipp), Ceil Gregory (daughter of Jason and Ann Steiner Gregory), Trip Albert (son of David Albert and Tiffany Bolding), and Isaac Lowery (son of Jeremy and…
Read MoreFDA baseball
Fort Dale Baseball wrapped up their regular season at 13-7 and will play Success Unlimited at home April 21-22 for the first round of playoffs. On April 13 in game one of their series with Lowndes, the Eagles bested the Rebels 10-9 in ten innings. The winning pitcher was Cooper De Le Re, and four…
Read MoreFDA track success at state
BY KATHY PICKENS The Greenville Standard The Fort Dale Academy boys 4 x 400 meter relay team of Blake Slagley, Branson Alford, Costner Simmons and Isaac Lowery are AISA State Champs after their winning performance at the Gulf Shores Sports Complex April 9-10. They covered the distance, which is a hair shorter than a…
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