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Christopher Walsh of Alabama Crimson Tide On SI/BamaCentral is presented with the Herby Kirby Award for story of the year by Randy Kennedy at the Alabama Sports Writers Association awards banquet on June 14, 2026 at Jacksonville State.

The Alabama Sports Writers Association had two notable firsts, during its annual convention and awards ceremony, both involving a BamaCentral journalist.

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association had two notable firsts, during its annual convention and awards ceremony, both involving a BamaCentral journalist.

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Tommy Hicks (left) and Creg Stephenson (right) present Randy Kennedy the Bill Shelton Award at the Alabama Sports Writers Association awards banquet on June 16, 2026 at the Jacksonville State.

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association honored Mike Botlon, Phillip Marshall, Rubin Grant and John Pruett during its annual awards ceremony.

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The ASWA's highest awards include the Hall of Fame, Hall of Honor, Herby Kirby Award, the Bill Shelton Award and the Presidents' Award

Whitesburg Christian’s Lillie Meeks is presented with the Jimmy Smothers Courage Award by the Alabama Sports Writers Association Banquet on June 14, 2026 at Jacksonville State University.

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association also honored Whitesburg Christian’s Lillie Meeks with the Jimmy Smothers Courage Award.

May 8, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Evan Malone pitches for Northridge against Chelsea at Northridge High in the third round of the AHSAA State Baseball Playoffs.

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The Alabama high school baseball All-State teams, along with the player, hitter, pitcher and coach of the year in each classification for the 2025-26 academic year.

Whitesburg Christian track standout Lillie Meeks, the 2026 Jimmy Smothers Courage Award Winner

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association will honor the Whitesburg Christian standout during its annual awards banquet on Sunday, June 14

Wetumpka's Lalah Culpepper swings during softball area tournament at Wetumpka Sports Complex on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

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The Alabama high school softball All-State teams, along with the player, hitter, pitcher and coach of the year in each classification for the 2025-26 academic year

NFL quarterback/high school football coach Philip Rivers is the 2026 President's Award Winner from the Alabama Sports Writers Association.

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association will honor the St. Michael's head coach who made an NFL comeback at age 44 during its annual awards banquet on Sunday, June 14

Softball player Addie Edwards is the Alabama Community College Athlete of the Year

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association will honor the Northeast Alabama softball player during its annual awards banquet on Sunday, June 14

Quarterback Andrew Body, the 2025 Alabama Small College Athlete of the Year

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association will honor the Alabama State quarterback during its annual awards banquet on Sunday, June 14

Jul 5, 2025; Silvis, Illinois, USA; Jackson Koivun tees off on the 2nd hole during the third round of the John Deere Classic golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association will honor the two-time national champion during its annual awards banquet on Sunday, June 14.

Jan 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix throws the ball during the first half against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High.

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association will honor the Denver Broncos quarterback during its annual awards banquet on Sunday, June 14.

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association is a professional organization for sports writers and editors throughout the state.

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Boys and girls high school baseball and softball rankings as determined by the Alabama Sports Writers Association:

Khloe Ford, of Hoover High School, and Jaylen Alexander, of Oxford High School, are named Ms. and Mr. Basketball by the Alabama Sports Writers Association during its awards basketball luncheon in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

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The Alabama Sports Writers Association announces its players of the year in high school basketball.

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The all-state high school basketball teams, honorable mentions and coaches of the year as determined by the ASWA for the 2025-26 academic year

Oct 27, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; A detail shot of a basketball going through the hoop.

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Boys and girls high school basketball rankings as determined by the Alabama Sports Writers Association:

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In 2022, Phillip Marshall and his father Benny were together named to the Alabama Sports Writers Association's 50 Legends.

Dec 5, 2025; Birmingham, AL, USA; Jackson's EJ Crowell (13) breaks through a tackle by Anniston's Dakyus Baker (7) on his way to the first of three touchdown runs in the first half at Protective Life Stadium in the AHSAA 4A State Championship game.

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Crowell finished his final high school season with 2,632 rushing yards and 35 touchdowns, averaging 12.6 yards per carry.

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The three back and linemen of the year candidates in each classification for the 2025 Alabama high school football season.

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First- and second-team selections, along with honorable mentions and Coach of the Year in each state classification by the ASWA.

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High school football results for the entire 2025 season and playoffs as compiled by the Alabama Sports Writers Association.

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State high school football rankings by the Alabama Sports Writers Association for the 2025 season.

Huntsville journalist John Pruett, August 9, 1941-June 25, 2025

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John Kenneth Pruett: August 9, 1941-June 25, 2025

Rubin E. Grant, one of the 50 Legends of the Alabama Sports Writers Association.

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Grant was the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame’s 2021 Mel Allen Media Award recipient, and named one of the Alabama Sports Writer Association's 50 Legends in 2022.