Signing for softball with Northwest
Belgreen Bulldogs, College Sports, High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Sports, Top News Stories FRONT PAGE, Z - DEVELOPING NEWS, Z - TOP HOME
 By  Bart Moss Published 
4:26 pm Monday, June 20, 2022

Signing for softball with Northwest

Two Franklin County softball players earn scholarships to play with the newly-formed Northwest-Shoals Community College Patriots. After going through a tryout with the Patriots, Phil Campbell third baseman Jade Roberson and Belgreen catcher Madison Vandiver will continue their careers with NWSCC.

I am really excited to have both of them be a part of the return of softball to Northwest-Shoals,” said NW-SCC head coach Angel Brown. “They both exhibit what it means to be a student-athlete on and off the field. This area is full of talent, and I am so glad they have both chosen to stay close to home. Both girls recently attended our Patriot Showcase Camp. It was there where I was able to really isolate them in reps to see their abilities.”

Brown called Vandiver “a true utility who can catch. She has a team-first mentality. She is willing to do whatever is best for her team to win.” Roberson she praised for bringing “experience at both outfield and behind the plate. We are looking forward to adding her leadership and competitive spirit to the team.”

Also on Franklin County Times
Dowdy sentencing delayed due to medical emergency
News, Russellville, Z - News Main
By Brady Petree For the FCT 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — The sentencing of Brandy Dowdy will have to wait until another day after her defense attorney suffered a “medical emergency” on Tuesday...
Legislative session opens Jan. 13; Kiel prefiles 2 bills
Main, News, Russellville, ...
By Addi Broadfoot For the FCT 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE -- State Rep. Jamie Kiel has prefiled two bills ahead of the 2026 Alabama legislative session. The bills, which will be considered when l...
Hollimon reflects on 40 years in education
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE – Dr. Deanna Hollimon always felt she was called to be an educator. After 40 years as a teacher, reading coach, administrator and educati...
Firefighters train for vehicle rescues
News, Russellville, Z - News Main
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
January 7, 2026
RUSSELLVILLE — City firefighters trained last week on how to stabilize overturned vehicles and remove trapped occupants. Fire Chief Joe Mansell said t...
Neighbors helping neighbors, one soda pop tab at a time
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
January 7, 2026
Most people don’t think twice about the small aluminum tab on top of a soda can. But those tiny pieces of metal have quietly helped families stay clos...
2025: A year of results for Alabama families
Columnists, Opinion
January 7, 2026
The past year has certainly been a memorable one — and, more importantly, a rewarding one. Beginning the year by leading the Laken Riley Act through t...
Author’s collapse was motivation for comeback
News
Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
January 7, 2026
When Pete Key collapsed on the bathroom floor in 2024, it didn’t feel like a turning point. It felt like an ending. He had been sick for days — dehydr...
Phil Campbell’s Elliott hits 1,000th career point
High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Sports
Bart Moss For the FCT 
January 7, 2026
The Phil Campbell Bobcats kicked off the 2026 calendar year in style Saturday night, securing a decisive 54-37 victory over the visiting Belgreen Bull...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *