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Ben Thomas

@BenThomasPreps

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Covers High School sports in Alabama for the Alabama Media Group

Joined September 2012
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3 years
Longtime NFL QB Philip Rivers talks about the pure joy of high school football following his first win as a head coach at St. Michael.
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Foley WR @fhsperryt1 sticks with Auburn
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6 years
Daphne DB Christian Williams flips to Miami.
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9 months
Enterprise 5-star LB Zion Grady decommits from Alabama. "The lack of communication was ultimately the reason why my family decided to open my recruitment back up." @GradyZion #alpreps
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8 months
Roll Tide Willie made the trip to Saraland to welcome Alabama 5-star signee Ryan Williams @Ryanwms1
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10 months
Alabama 5-star WR commit Ryan Williams announces he will reclassify, join Class of 2024. Interestingly, Auburn coaches Philip Montgomery, Marcus Davis and Zac Etheridge were all at Saraland for at news conference. More to come.
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St. Michael Catholic AD Paul Knapstein on Philip Rivers' retirement: "I talked to him last night. We expect him on campus by April 1." He was named coach-in-waiting at the Fairhope Catholic School school last spring.
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Our baby Maxi went to be with the Lord at 8:06 tonight. Please know she fought as hard as her little heart could possibly fight and we love you all for your support and prayers. And, yes, we hold fast to the fact that God is good all the time. #maxiheartwarrior
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1 year
Why did Foley 5-star Perry Thompson flip to Auburn and does he feel at home now? Here is his answer from Baldwin County Media Day at Bryant Bank. @fhsperryt1 @FoleyLionsFB #alpreps
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1 year
Foley 5-star wide receiver Perry Thompson sporting the Auburn necklace after his flip from Alabama over the weekend. @fhsperryt1
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3 years
Final: St. Michael 49, McIntosh 0. Philip Rivers has win No. 1
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3 years
Wow. Hartselle looks like it wins on a sac fly and celebrates. But Faith appeals. Umpires call him out and Faith celebrates. Headed to extras. 7-7
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5 years
Only at the home of the Kick 6 could this happen
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4 years
Most unbelievable finish I have seen in high school. Final: Thompson 29, Auburn 28
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4 years
BREAKING: Longtime Auburn DT commit Lee Hunter says he will indeed sign with the Tigers.
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3 years
Gators get a big one to end the day
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FINAL: St. Michael 24, No. 8 Jackson 21. Huge win for Philip Rivers. Cardinals' first ever region win. Wow
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3 years
Former UMS star Maddux Bruns is officially a Dodger. He signed this morning. ⁦ @brunsmaddux7 ⁩ ⁦ @UMSWright ⁩ ⁦ @UMS_W_Athletics
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1 year
Catch or no catch? St. Michael's beats T.R. Miller 55-54 on this 2-point conversion. Officials originally ruled it incomplete before reversing the decision.
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1 year
Former NFL star quarterback, current St. Michael coach Philip Rivers, wife Tiffany expecting 10th child. Rivers said the family is excited and thankful. @RapSheet #alpreps
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3 years
Philip Rivers’ team took 4 plays to reach the end zone. St. Michael 7, McIntosh 0. @SimoneEli_TV @BCCatholicHS
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4 years
Colts QB Philip Rivers at St. Michael. Awaiting news on his role here and when it will start.
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5 years
J.D. Davison. For. The. Win.
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7 years
I watched 3 games today. This is the best thing I saw. John 3:16. @CullmanBaseball @HelenaHuskiesBB #alpreps
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2 years
Theodore DB Will James commits to Mississippi State. @willjam58379905 @thsbobcats
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Gonna be a long day. They have taken Maxi back for heart surgery. Doctors have told us it's the biggest surgery in the state today. It's a good thing we have the biggest and only God! Thank you so much for all your prayers through this. #maxiheartwarrior
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3 years
Wow. Auburn commit Alex McPherson with a 58-yard FG. Alabama All-Stars leads 20-0 in Mississippi inside the final 2 minutes.
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2 years
Hard for the Alabama All-Stars to get much done with Clemson commit Peter Woods @35Pwoo on the other side.
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6 years
Officially official! Jeremiah Jackson signs with the Angels. Congrats @datdudejackson2
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3 months
New Auburn commit Antonio Coleman talks about flipping from Alabama @AC9852 @ainslielee_
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4 years
Kudos to @footballsfhs . The Toros will honor Park Crossing QB Keondre Hope, who died this week, during their game with the Thunderbirds tonight. Hope's initials are painted at midfield and the school will collect money to help his family. THIS is why we need high school football.
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Auburn alumni reunion as Antonio Coleman and Nick Fairley present Senior Bowler Roger McCreary with his retired Williamson jersey. @Rogerjamez @AC_BIG12AU @NickFairley_90 @williamson_high
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4 years
NFL quarterback Philip Rivers is here at St. Michael Catholic in Fairhope. Expect him to be named coach in waiting
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1 year
As the second half was about to start, this was the scene. Incident happened in Blount stands
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5 years
So I'm working from home and talking to a lot of HS coaches and students who are disappointed for good reason. In the distance from my 8-year-old's room I hear these words: "Way maker Miracle worker Promise keeper Light in the darkness My God That is who you are" Keep the faith!
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Blessed to receive this award in the mail this week since I could not attend the December banquet. Thanks so much to ⁦ @NSMASportsMedia ⁩ for sending it to me and thanks to my peers for the honor. #humbled #Godfirst
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South Alabama commit Fluff Bothwell had an incredible night for Oneonta. 24 carries, 265 yards, 5 TDs; 4 receptions, 122 yards, 2 TDs; 1-for-1 passing for 40 yards and a TD. Defensively, he had 17 tackles, 3 TFL and 1 sack in a 62-36 win.
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6 years
New #Oregon commit D.J. James sporting the colors tonight at Spanish Fort. @DJ2ERA
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10 months
Well … Ryan Williams returns the opening kickoff of the second half for a TD @Ryanwms1
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6 years
It's a sad day in Spanish Fort. Toro trainer Rob Milam's wife, Jamie, passed away this morning after a courageous battle with cancer. She's healed now and in a better place. Please keep Rob and his family in your prayers during this time.
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3 years
Former Auburn star Unique Thompson has her No. 20 Faith Academy jersey retired. @yesimunique_
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"The Lord is faithful in all His words and kind in all His works." Psalm 146:13. My friends, my family and I can't thank you enough for all your prayers. Maxi is through surgery and doctors say it went well. Challenges ahead, but believe me when I tell you our God is in charge.
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Gonna be a long day. They have taken Maxi back for heart surgery. Doctors have told us it's the biggest surgery in the state today. It's a good thing we have the biggest and only God! Thank you so much for all your prayers through this. #maxiheartwarrior
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3 years
McGill-Toolen’s Barry Dunning Jr. signs on the dotted line with Arkansas. @BarryDunning6 @McTHoops
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Alabama football commit Sterling Dixon won’t be at school for early football signing day in December so he was celebrated with Spanish Fort’s fall signees today. @sterlingTDixon1 @SFToroFootball
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2 years
Wow. Christopher Vizzina hits Moody’s Davion Dozier for the TD. Alabama leads 14-10 with 2:35 left. @vizzina2
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4 years
Spanish Fort presented $4,020 to the family of Keondre Hope following the Toros' 10-7 win over Park Crossing in a game of no record Friday night. Hope died earlier this week after an ATV accident. #alpreps
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Interesting note: Miami DE commit Cole McConathy finished his Spanish Fort career with 63 sacks, including 24.5 this year. He also had 36.5 tackles for a loss this year for Chase Smith and the Toros. Great get for the Canes. @ColeMcconathy
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8 years
John. Petty. No-look for the basket. #alpreps
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1 year
Special moment for my family in Pell City. That’s my dad, Don Thomas, being honored as the oldest living former Panther player. Thanks @PellCityFTBL
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10 months
Crazy 1-handed interception by N.C. State commit Ronnie Royal
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5 years
Champs! Williamson claims the 4A title with a 69-61 win over Talladega @MCPSSathletics @ThreadgillMCPSS
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4 years
BREAKING: Mobile public schools will open remotely on Sept. 4 and will not return to school for at least nine weeks. #alpreps
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3 years
What can Auburn fans expect from Robert Woodyard? @RobertWoodyard2
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7 years
Football is important, but not this important. Daphne OL Hunter McLaurin baptized today. Praise the Lord
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5 years
In a nice gesture, the UMS-Wright football Dads are cooking pregame meal Thursday for Region 1 rival Williamson. UMS is off this week so the Dads wanted to do something nice for another area team, UMS coach Terry Curtis said. Well done, Bulldog parents! #alpreps
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Alabama sophomore WR commit Ryan Williams has 34 touchdowns this season and "limitless" potential. Could he be the first sophomore Mr. Football? @Ryanwms1 @GoSaraland #alpreps
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Thompson 8th grade QB Trent Seaborn is now 11-of-13 for 182 yards and 4 TDs. Thompson leads Auburn 42-10 with 6:33 left in the third quarter of the Class 7A title game. @TrentSeaborn @WARRIORNATION20
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You thought I was kidding? Scenes from Blount High at 11 a.m. today ahead of tonight’s Battle of Prichard with Vigor. Awesome. #alpreps
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6 years
BTW, There are 20 separate tables celebrating the athletes here at Daphne. Christian Williams' is decorated in orange and green. Could he be "taking his talents to South Beach?"
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3 years
Vigor gets its trophy. Class 4A champs
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3 years
BREAKING: Former Auburn football star Alvin Briggs named new AHSAA executive director #alpreps
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6 years
Hard to break practice — or life for that matter — down better than Josh Niblett.
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4 years
BREAKING: Lee Hunter isn't the only one headed to Auburn. Teammate Armani Diamond flips to the Tigers as well. The 3-star DB played in the Alabama-Mississippi Game over the weekend. Big news for Blount and Auburn. @ad_diamond
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North and South players gather to pray over Saraland OL Brandon Autery. Autery was taken off on a stretcher.
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1 year
4 new beautiful high school stadiums in Mobile County ready to open next month.
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Sincere and continued thanks for all the prayers, good thoughts and support we've received on our sweet grandchild, Maxi. She is scheduled for heart surgery at 7 a.m. Thursday in Birmingham. "For this, we have Jesus."
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“I hope we’re teaching these young men that it’s more important to be a good husband and father than it is to be successful at baseball.” Helena coach PJ Guy sets example for his players, kids even after tough loss. #alpreps @HelenaHuskiesBB
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According to Thompson radio announcer Jerry Young, the Florence player injured in Thursday's loss to Thompson was taken to Children's Hospital. All scans were negative and he has returned home. Praise God!
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Saraland caps the 2022 Super 7 with its first Class 6A state football title. @GoSaraland @tjkelly17
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3 years
Final: Vigor 52, Oneonta 14. Wolves win the 4A state title.
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5 years
In 5 playoff games for Spanish Fort, Ole Miss commit Kris Abrams-Draine @KD1ERA rushed for 1,089 yards and 12 TDs and passed for 160 yards and 2 TDs. He also returned an interception for a TD. What a run! Mr. Football? @SFToroFootball #alpreps
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This is how it ended at Daphne. Trojans 68, Spanish Fort 65. Great game. #alpreps
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BREAKING: Saraland 5-star WR and reigning Mr. Football Ryan Williams decommits from Alabama. “Of course, it’s a hard decision. I don’t really want to do it, but I have to explore my options and see what happens before Feb. 9.” @Ryanwms1
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Saraland QB Jack West, a Stanford commit, receives his Under Armour All-American jersey #alpreps
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The top uncommitted recruit in the state, Khurtiss Perry, leads Pike Road onto the field for the 5A title game @KhurtissPerry
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Nix family celebrates a 7A state title at Bryant-Denny Stadium. @CHSREDDEVILS
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4 years
Alabama commit Deontae Lawson of Mobile Christian was honored as a 2021 All-American tonight with a virtual jersey presentation. Congrats to Deontae. @deontae_8 @LeopardFtball #alpreps
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4 years
Prepare Him room, Let the King of Glory enter in. Merry Christmas!
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2 years
The final moments of Mountain Brook’s 54-52 win over Paul Bryant @mtnbrookhoops
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