What We're Reading

AL.com: Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame basketball coach Ronnie Stapler announced his retirement after 53 years of coaching. Stapler has the third-most wins as a coach in Alabama history and led multiple teams to state titles. Full story here.

BBC News: One of the victims of the recent “Sweet 16 shooting” in Dadeville was Phil Dowdell, a Dadeville High graduate who was set to attend Jacksonville State on a football scholarship in the fall. One of Dowdell's last acts was warning his younger sister about the gunmen and assisting her in reaching safety. The BBC has the full story here.

OpelikaObserver.com: The Lee County Board of Education recognized the Loachapoka varsity girls basketball team for its incredible season. The Lady Indians made it to the final four in the state tournament and finished with a 26-10 overall record. Full story here.

The Montgomery Independent: AHSAA state baseball matchups for the 2023 playoffs. Full story here.

AL.com: Alabama high school tennis winners secure spots in next week’s state championships Full Story Here

— From Staff Reports