Pell City has been fined and placed on probation for violating AHSAA recruiting rules. As a result, any students found in violation will be permanently ineligible to participate in athletics at Pell City.
In addition, head coach Jake Ganus is suspended from the 2026-27 school year and the school's football program will be ineligible for the postseason in 2026. They will play their 10-game schedule, but games will not count.
Heath Harmon said that Pell City is required to appear before the Central Board of Control at its July 29, 2026, meeting to present a comprehensive administrative action plan and the internal controls that have been implemented.
Pittsburgh Steeler, Jaquan Brisker, is coming to the defense of NBA's Jaden Ivey after Ivey was waived from the Chicago Bulls over his Christian faith.
"I'd rather be canceled by society than rejected by Jesus!," Brisker wrote.
Would you risk your career for your faith? โ๏ธ
I am entering the transfer portal with 1 year of eligibility remaining as a Graduate Transfer. 6โ0 225 TE. Practice Clips Below.
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An incredibly tragic loss. Hard to put into words. So thankful for Christina's work w/ Thompson Athletics & WNN. I'm more thankful for her friendship, her professionalism & fun personality.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, & let perpetual light shine upon her. RIP Amen ๐