West Alabama High School Football Scoreboard: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026

Here's a look around the Tuscaloosa Patch coverage area at the games we were following during opening week.

Tide's Brown, Hubbard Named To Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List

Defensive backs Zabien Brown and Bray Hubbard on Wednesday were named to the 2026 Paycom Jim Thorpe Award Preseason Watch List.

Former Tide Standout Justin Lebron Gets Hits On First Two Swings In Pro Debut

Former Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron wasted little time making an impression in professional baseball Tuesday night.

Dallas Cowboys, Former Tide Star Quinnen Williams Agree On $105.9M Extension

The Cowboys and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams agreed Monday on a $105.9 million, three-year extension.

Tuscaloosa Native Tim Anderson Announces Retirement From MLB After 10 Years

Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star shortstop who won the 2019 AL batting title with the Chicago White Sox, has decided to retire.

Former Tuscaloosa County Softball Standout Karlie Beth Beasley Transfers To UTSA

Former Tuscaloosa County High School softball standout Karlie Beth Beasley is headed to the NCAA Division I ranks

Ryan Coleman-Williams Named To Maxwell Award Watch List

Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2026 Maxwell Award

Tide Golfer Set To Make PGA Tour Debut At Rocket Classic

Alabama golf standout William Jennings will make his PGA Tour debut this week

Shelton State To Host 'Hoops & Paddles' Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser

Shelton State Community College is inviting pickleball players to take part in the inaugural "Hoops & Paddles" Pickleball Tournament.

Yea Alabama Unveils New Mobile App To Enhance Alabama Fan Experience

Here's a first look at Yea Alabama's brand new mobile app.

Shelton State Officials Praise NCAA Transfer Reform For JUCO Athletes

SSCC is praising recent reforms that could soon provide junior college student-athletes an easier path to NCAA Division I programs.

67-Pounder Wins Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association's Big Catfish Contest

Emily Horst, 33, of Harrisonburg, Virginia, earned the most online votes with a photo of herself holding the massive catfish

'Dream Job': Veteran Sportswriter, Recruiting Expert Andrew Bone Joins Yea Alabama

Longtime sportswriter Andrew Bone will soon begin telling stories about University of Alabama athletics from a different perspective.

Tide Catcher John Lemm Signs With St. Louis Cardinals

Alabama catcher John Lemm is taking his game to the next level after signing with the St. Louis Cardinals as an undrafted prospect.

Alabama's Brady Neal Selected By Reds In 8th Round Of 2026 MLB Draft

Alabama standout Brady Neal was selected Sunday by the Cincinnati Reds with the 242nd overall pick in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft

Alabama's Zane Adams Selected By Orioles In Sixth Round Of 2026 MLB Draft

Adams was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth round of the 2026 MLB Draft with the No. 171 overall pick Sunday.

Tide Pitcher Tyler Fay Selected By Pirates In Sixth Round Of 2026 MLB Draft

Alabama pitcher Tyler Fay was selected Sunday by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 169th overall pick in the sixth round

Tide SS Justin Lebron Selected With No. 18 Overall Pick In 2026 MLB Draft

Here's where Crimson Tide shortstop Justin Lebron landed in the 2026 MLB Draft.

Alabama Football Single-Game Tickets Go On Sale Tuesday

Alabama football fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for select Crimson Tide home football games beginning at 9 a.m. Tuesday

Bassmaster Ranks 3 AL Lakes Among SE's Best Bass Fishing Destinations

Three Alabama lakes have been recognized among the Southeast's top bass fishing destinations

Tide Baseball's Myles Upchurch Earns Third Freshman All-America Honor

Alabama pitcher Myles Upchurch has added another national honor to his standout freshman season

Tuscaloosa's Dicky Pride Wins Second PGA Tour Champions Event

Tuscaloosa native Dicky Pride captured his second PGA Tour Champions win on Sunday.

Tuscaloosa Native To Lead Stillman College's Inaugural Women's Flag Football Team

Stillman College on Monday announced it has selected alumnus Deon Washington to lead its inaugural women's flag football program.

Former Alabama Basketball Standout Mikhail Torrance Dead At 37

Former University of Alabama basketball player Mikhail Torrance has died at the age of 37

Alabama Men’s Basketball To Face Iowa In Neutral-Site Showdown

The Alabama Crimson Tide is adding another marquee nonconference matchup to its 2026-27 schedule.

Game Times, TV Windows Set For Alabama’s 2026 Football Season

Alabama football fans now have a clearer picture of when the Crimson Tide will take the field this fall.

Alabama Boxing Hall Of Fame Names Class Of 2026

The induction ceremony is set for the 10th annual Hall of Fame Boxing Show on June 20 at the Bryant Conference Center.

Former West Alabama Pitcher Picked Up By Cincinnati Reds

Former UWA pitcher Steffon Moore has signed with the Cincinnati Reds organization.

Alabama Baseball Advances To First College World Series Since 1999

The Crimson Tide baseball team is heading to the College World Series for the first time in nearly three decades.

Alabama Basketball To Face Miami In 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge

Alabama will travel to face the Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 SEC/ACC Challenge in December

Limited Standing-Room Tickets Available For Tuscaloosa Super Regional

Alabama baseball fans still hoping to attend the NCAA Tuscaloosa Super Regional this weekend have another opportunity to secure tickets.

What To Know Before Alabama Baseball Takes On St. John's In Tuscaloosa Super Regional

Here's everything you need to know before heading to The Joe

Tide Softball's Late Surge Secures WCWS Opening Round Win Over UCLA

Alabama opened the 2026 Women’s College World Series with a statement Thursday night by defeating No. 2 seed UCLA 6-3 at Devon Park.

What To Know Before Alabama Baseball Kicks Off Tuscaloosa Regional Friday

Alabama is seeking its first College World Series appearance since 1999 and enters the NCAA Tournament as one of the SEC’s hottest teams.

Trio Of Northport Natives Reach College Softball’s Biggest Stage

From local diamonds to the WCWS spotlight, meet the West Alabama natives chasing a national title this week.

UWA Hires Inaugural Women’s Flag Football Head Coach

The University of West Alabama has hired Benjamin White as the inaugural head coach of its new women’s flag football program.

Alabama Football Lands Trio Of National TV Showdowns To Open 2026

Here's a look at where you can watch the Crimson Tide football team on television to start the 2026 college football season.

SEC Launches Mandatory Sports Gambling Education Program For All Student-Athletes

All SEC student-athletes will now have to complete a new sports gambling education program.

Alabama's Vandagriff Named NCAA Softball Championship Elite Scholar-Athlete

The award was presented during the Women’s College World Series banquet in Oklahoma City.

What To Know Ahead Of Alabama Softball's WCWS Opener Against UCLA

The Crimson Tide earned the No. 1 overall seed and is making its 16th appearance in the WCWS