CHAMPIONSHIP FOUNDATION, NEXT MATCH AHEAD🏆⚽️: The Auburn City Schools Board of Education has approved Ben McQueen and Shelby Wall as the new head coaches of the Auburn High School boys and girls soccer programs, respectively.
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The appointments come following the retirement of longtime head coach Bill Ferguson, who recently led both the Auburn High School boys and girls soccer teams to the 2026 AHSAA Class 7A State Championships. The historic achievement marked the first time in school history that both programs captured state titles under the same head coach. Ferguson is stepping away from coaching to focus on his psychology practice.✅
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“We are excited to welcome Shelby Wall and Ben McQueen as our new head soccer coaches,” said Auburn City Schools Athletic Director James Slaton. “Both Shelby and Ben understand what it means to compete and succeed at a high level, having been outstanding players themselves. They have also played an important role in helping build a championship culture as assistant coaches for our state champion Auburn Tigers soccer programs. Their passion for student-athletes, commitment to excellence, and deep connection to Auburn make them the perfect leaders for our girls and boys soccer programs. We look forward to the continued success and growth of Auburn soccer under their leadership.”
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Both McQueen and Wall joined the Auburn High School soccer program in 2021 and have been integral members of the coaching staff during one of the most successful periods in program history.📈
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McQueen began his Auburn coaching career as head coach of the JV boys team before being elevated to varsity boys assistant coach in 2024. A former standout player at Oak Mountain High School, McQueen helped lead the Eagles to a state championship in 2017. He has played a key role in the development of the Auburn program and helped guide the Tigers to the 2026 Class 7A State Championship.🥇
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Wall brings an accomplished playing and coaching background to her new role. A former Auburn High School standout under legendary coach Chris Blight, she helped lead the Tigers to Class 7A state runner-up finishes in 2015 and 2016 while capturing area championships in 2014, 2015, and 2016. Wall earned First Team All-State honors in both 2015 and 2016 and was named the AHSAA Class 7A State Player of the Year as a senior. She continued her soccer career at the University of North Alabama, where she played as a forward and midfielder.🔥
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With championship experience, deep Auburn roots, and a commitment to excellence, McQueen and Wall will now lead the next chapter of Auburn High School soccer as they build upon the foundation established by Coach Ferguson and continue the tradition of excellence that has made Auburn one of the premier soccer programs in Alabama.🎉
WIN THE DAY⚾️🏅: The Auburn High Baseball team is headed to the 2026 AHSAA 7A State Championship!
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This morning, the AHS community showed up in a big way to send off these young men as they chase the state title against Hewitt-Trussville.✅
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Now it’s time to take that momentum to Choccolocco and Jacksonville State!💯
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🏆Game 1 — Thursday, May 21, 2pm in Choccolocco Park
🏆Game 2 — Friday, May 22, 2pm at Jacksonville State University
🏆Game 3 (if needed) — Friday, May 22 at 7pm at Jacksonville State University
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GO TIGERS!🐅
CLAWS UP🏅🎽Auburn City Schools is excited to announce Keith Wood as the new Head Coach for Boys Cross-Country!
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✅Coach Wood is taking over for Jake Wade, whose leadership and service to Cross-Country have made a positive impact on the program and the student-athletes involved.
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📈Coach Wood, a two-time Auburn University graduate with additional studies from Purdue, brings a strong background in coaching and community involvement. He has served as an assistant cross-country coach and a distance track coach at Auburn High and is an NFHS Level 3-certified coach.
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“I’m excited to continue the strong momentum of the Boys’ XC team and build a competitive program while focusing on long-term athlete development and creating opportunities for all runners,” said Coach Wood.
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The ACS Director of Athletics, James Slaton, added, “Having previously served as our assistant cross-country coach and distance track coach at AHS, Coach Wood brings continuity, strong relationships with our athletes, and a commitment to developing young men both on and off the track.”
Congrats to baseball’s Brady Sack and softball’s Peyton Fitzgerald being selected as February Athlete’s of the Month! Thanks to University Tire for sponsoring this great recognition. #ChampionsBuiltHere@AuburnCityEdu@SoftballAHS@AuburnHighBSB
NEW ERA🏐🎉: Auburn High School proudly welcomes Ashley Parnell as the new Head Volleyball Coach!
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✅Coach Parnell is taking over for Brian Wheatley, who was recently named the Assistant Volleyball Coach at Appalachian State in Boone, North Carolina.
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🏆From being State Champion and Team Captain at Jacksonville High School to a collegiate leader at Jacksonville State University, she most recently served as our Varsity Assistant Volleyball Coach. Coach Parnell has already been a vital part of the AHS Volleyball family; now she’s ready to lead the Tigers!
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💯Her passion for developing student-athletes and drive for excellence make her the perfect fit to guide the program forward.
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💙Please help us in congratulating Coach Parnell, as we look forward to an exciting season this fall!
Set up and READY to go for Auburn High Basketball vs Smiths Station!
Join me on @963wlee | https://t.co/e6yGFH6NTs | or the RadioAlabama App for a pivotal Area matchup 💪
Girls @ 5:30pm, Boys to follow
🔵 GO TIGERS! ⚪️
Congrats to our November Athletes-of-the-Month, swimming state champ Madison Whidden and bowler extraordinaire Corbin Kelly! Special thanks to our sponsor University Tire! #ChampionsBuiltHere@AuburnCityEdu