Marion County splits wins with Hackleburg
GUIN — The Marion County Red Raiders shared a win and a loss with the Hackleburg Panthers on Thursday night, Jan. 17.
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Herring signs scholarship to University of Central Arkansas
Luke Herring, center, a senior at Hackleburg High School, has signed a track and field scholarship to attend the University of Central Arkansas. On the left is his mother, Jody Herring. His father, Kevin, is on the right.
HACKLEBURG — His goal is to train to make the U20 Canadian National World team that will compete in the World Athletics Championship in Oregon in 2026. He has many accolades. He is ranked number one in shot put, number one in hammer and number one in weight in the State of Alabama going into the 2025 track season. He is also just 17.
Panthers fall to Wadley in semi-final playoff round
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WADLEY — The Hackleburg Panthers lost 69-31 to the Wadley Bulldogs on Friday night, Nov. 30, in the semi-final round of the state playoffs.
The Bulldogs scored two long rushing touchdowns in the first quarter, putting up an unanswered 16 points.
The Bulldogs scored two more in the opening minutes of the second quarter to go up to 30-0.
The Panthers were able to answer when Blaise Vickery made a short run over the goal line. With an extra two points, the Panthers put themselves on the board 30-8.
Hackleburg advances to second round of playoffs
Panther Blaise Vickery crosses the goal line for a touchdown while vertical. Kross Weeks (#4) gives the touchdown signal in the background.
HACKLEBURG — It was a windy night in Hackleburg Friday, Nov. 8, but the Pickens County Tornadoes were sent home with a 41-6 loss in the first round of playoffs.
The game began with Hackleburg winning the coin toss and deferring to the second half. Kicking off to Pickens County, Panther Aiden Pimentel recovered the ball and set Hackleburg in good position at the Tornado 36 yard-line. Shortly, it was first and goal with Jaquan Reeder on the first touchdown. A good PAT had the score at 7-0, Hackleburg.
Hubbertville upsets Hackleburg’s winning streak in last season game
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HUBBERTVILLE — After winning nine games in a row, the Hackleburg Panthers lost the last regular season game against the Hubbertville Lions 28-22 Friday, Nov. 1.
The Lions won the toss and elected to receive the ball on opening kickoff. Hackleburg’s defense kept things tight and forced a punt before the Lions could get in Hackleburg’s territory, but the Lions returned the favor by forcing Hackleburg to punt.
Panthers reject Flame 48-10 Friday
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FLORENCE — The Hackleburg Panthers soundly defeated the Shoals Christian Flame 48-10 on Friday, Oct. 18.
Davin Dulaney scored on a two-yard run, and the PAT put the Panthers ahead 7-0.
Later in the first quarter, Cameron Ingram scored on a 57-yard pass from Blaise Vickery, and another PAT from JonHasten Stidham put the Panthers ahead 14-0.
Dulaney scored again in the first quarter on a 46-yard run. The extra point kick was good once more to put the Panthers ahead 21-0.
Northwest RC&D holds FY 2024 completion project
Shown from left are grant recipients and Northwest RC&D officials. They are Ginger Eatman, SNAP-Ed regional Extension agent; Ann West, Marion County Schools superintendent; Don Barnwell, RC&D board member and Hackleburg councilor; Kenneth Cochran, Marion County Commission; Ray Cantrell, with Craft Volunteer Fire Department; Carla Lewis with Marion County Extension; Vanessa King, operation manager at NWRC&D; Gina Bryant with Winfield Park and Recreation; Anna Morrison, NWRC&D outreach coordinator; Lauranne James, NWRC&D executive director; Greg Gunnin, with the Marion County Commission; Trey George, Hackleburg High School principal; Josh Weatherly, Guin Elementary School principal; Senator Garlan Gudger; Gary McCarley, Hamilton Elementary School principal; and Joan Canterberry, with Brilliant Chamber of Commerce.
HACKLEBURG — The Northwest Resource and Conservation Development Council, in partnership with the Alabama Legislature, met with officials on Monday, Sept. 30, at Hackleburg High School to announce the completion of projects in fiscal year 2024.
Hackleburg’s undefeated streak continues with shut out at Phillips
Panther Edge Weeks runs toward the end zone just ahead of Phillips Hayden Jordan.
BEAR CREEK — The Hackleburg Panthers completely dominated their arch rival Phillips High School Friday, Oct. 11, winning 53-0.
Panthers condemn Red Devils 46-0
VINA — The Hackleburg Panthers traveled to Vina and shut out the Red Devils 46-0 on Thursday night, Oct. 3.
Panthers pounce and trounce Bobcats for big homecoming win
Panther Blaise Vickery tangles up in the Phil Campbell defense. Also shown is Jacob Wiginton (#62) and Jaquan Reeder (#5).
HACKLEBURG — A change of date did not mean a change of pace for the Hackleburg Panthers. At their homecoming game on Thursday, Sept. 26, they showed they were the bigger cats when they won a non-region match up over the Phil Campbell Bobcats 42-12.