http://www.cullmantimes.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_184232742.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_184232742.html What is it the old adventurer said as he embarked on a new phase in life?“As to me, I leave here tomorrow for an unknown destination.”Might as well have been Kevin Thomas Jr., if only for two small things.One: It took Junior two days to move on. And two: He knew exactly where he was going. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:25:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_184232531.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_184232531.html Everyone loves to talk about skill players. The star quarterbacks, running backs and wide receivers always seem to be the buzz.But what about the big guys? You know, the players that do all the dirty work down in the trenches?Football fans tend to forget about linemen because they don’t score touchdowns. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:57:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_183235554.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_183235554.html GOOD HOPE — Mitch Witcher glanced around the open field located below the football stadium on Good Hope High’s campus, pointing to specific areas where future projects will take place.The Good Hope baseball coach has it all planned out. That’s because he’s had plenty of time to think about it.These potential projects? They’re ideas Witcher has for Good Hope’s new baseball field. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:54:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_182235335.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_182235335.html George Redding just flipped his calendar over to July, but that doesn’t mean he’s not thinking about football.It’s definitely on the Fairview High coach’s mind.Fall practice isn’t scheduled to begin until next month. According to the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Web site, teams can strap on helmets and shoulder pads on Aug. 3. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:16:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_181231647.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_181231647.html Three days after the fact, they were still excited.And for good reason, too.By finishing 10 points ahead of Florence last Saturday in Jasper, Cullman Swim Team won its first Tennessee Valley Conference title since 2001. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 22:56:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_180225731.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_180225731.html Yelling and screaming could be heard from across the road.The source of the hoopla was approximately 200 yards away on West Point High’s practice football field. There, two groups of players were pushing tractor tires under the morning sun.And these tires weren’t rolling. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:18:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_178221552.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_178221552.html Did you hear? Apparently we’re good at soccer now. Must be true, seeing as our boys just beat the world’s top-ranked team in a real, live tournament.And, oh yeah, soccer is going to be huge in America now. For real this time.I’ll see you on the pitch this afternoon, right?Well, probably not. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:17:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_178221759.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_178221759.html ATLANTA — Who would’ve envisioned this: Tim Wakefield joining Roger Clemens in the Boston record book?The 42-year-old knuckleballer pitched six scoreless innings to beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0 Saturday, a worthy performance for the game that tied him with Clemens for the most career starts by a Red Sox pitcher. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:16:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_178221708.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_178221708.html LOUDON, N.H. — Blame the tough racetrack, the Car of Tomorrow or simply circumstance. Whatever the reason, there have been no repeat winners in the last four years of NASCAR Sprint Cup racing at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.If that trend holds, Greg Biffle, who won here in September, won’t be in Victory Lane on Sunday. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:15:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_178221451.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_178221451.html When it comes to softball, Jayne Clem owns the Alabama Community College Conference.It’s been that way for years.Since 2003, Clem has led Wallace to five conference championships — including the last three.But that’s just scratching the surface. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 22:13:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_178221413.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_178221413.html HANCEVILLE — The success of Wallace State’s softball team on the field the last two years has resulted in individual awards for the Lions off the field.After coming within one win of a second consecutive National Junior College Athletic Association championship this season, coach Jayne Clem’s team had three players named NJCAA First Team All-Americans. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:14:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_177231404.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_177231404.html WEST POINT — The A.J. Lamar era hasn’t started for West Point High’s football program — at least not yet.That’s the official version. Lamar has already been hired as a physical education teacher at West Point. His transfer from Vinemont was approved at the last Cullman County Board of Education meeting. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:14:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_175031604.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_175031604.html OMAHA, Neb. — Freshman Taylor Jungmann limited LSU to five hits in his first complete game, and Russell Moldenhauer hit his record-tying fourth home run of the College World Series as Texas evened the best-of-three finals, 5-1 over LSU on Tuesday night. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:24:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_173232528.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_173232528.html Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:43:00 +0000 http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_171234321.html http://www.cullmantimes.com/localsports/local_story_171234321.html Jeff Scott spent Saturday afternoon sitting in the gymnasium at Samford University.Scott may be the girls basketball coach at Addison High, but this visit to Birmingham had nothing to do with his team.It had nothing to do with basketball whatsoever.The reason for this trip? Volleyball.