Make that 24-22 Pelham. Chelsea’s won four straight after the timeout, including these back-to-back aces by Cara Belcher.

Extra points. What is this run.

Chelsea got on set point at 25-24, but its run of 11 straight points was broken up by a mishit. Pelham has won two straight and is back on match point.

🏐 Final: Pelham Volleyball 3, Chelsea 1. (31-29, 21-25, 25-19, 27-25) The Panthers survive one of the most insane service runs you’ll ever see and claim match point off a lengthy rally. Tremendous fight from two of the top teams in Class 6A.

🏐 Final: Spain Park Volleyball 3, Helena 0. The other matchup in Class 6A, Area 8 tonight is a big sweep for Spain Park against a surging Helena side. The Jags keep rolling and now have an area win to show for it.

An incredible honor for Birmingham native and Crystal Palace's Chris Richards! Such a big milestone for soccer in our state.

Finally, something our entire country can get behind.

Thompson, Spain Park and Vincent each held on to their spots from last week in the Week 3 media rankings while Chelsea, Helena, Briarwood and Shelby County each received votes Week 3 Rankings: shelbycountyreporter.com/2024/09/11/tho…

The Briarwood Christian Lions bounced back from a 2-3 showing at the Mayor’s Cup to dominate Central-Clay in their area opener. Story: shelbycountyreporter.com/2024/09/10/bri…

It was a county-filled podium at the Early Bird Twilight as Chelsea’s Ty Cason, Briarwood’s Mary Grace Parker and Pelham’s Janelle Ramos finished in the top three while Chelsea’s Conner Campbell was the county’s top boys runner. Story: shelbycountyreporter.com/2024/09/10/che…

Montevallo High School honored the life and legacy of Korey Cunningham during a special pregame ceremony ahead of the Bulldogs’ football game against Northside as the community remembered one of its kindest souls and greatest ambassadors. Story/Photos: shelbycountyreporter.com/2024/09/10/mon…

One of the most difficult stories I've had to write but one that I'm very proud of. Special thanks to Kathy Cunningham and Tena Niven for lending their time and Dawn Harrison for her incredible photos. Seeing beautiful gestures come out of unimaginable tragedy is so encouraging.

Check out this week's episode of The Shelby County Football Show! Lots to break down in this one from the first week of region play and Week 4's slate, including three county matchups!

The Shelby County Wildcats held off a fierce rally by the Vincent Yellow Jackets to claim the five-set victory, their second straight after an 0-4 start. Story: shelbycountyreporter.com/2024/09/11/she…

In a tightly-fought match that saw unbelievable action on both sides, the Pelham Panthers held on to beat the Chelsea Hornets in the opening match of Class 6A, Area 8 play. Photos by Tracy Wood Franklin & Story: shelbycountyreporter.com/2024/09/11/pel…

Big props to the Fire and Rescue keeper.

The streak is dead!

Expect this to be the first of multiple postponements as the remnants of Hurricane Francine make their way to Birmingham. I'll keep you posted on any other updates.