Time flies when you're having fun! I can't believe it's been nearly two years in the Rocket City. I've told some incredible stories, met the best people and gotten to cover some amazing events. I've grown so much personally and professionally, and I'm excited for what's next.
After walking onto the field with his family during
@UMD_Football
senior day festivities,
@chrisedyvean
stopped to propose to his girlfriend.
It was a yes!
SWEET HOME ALABAMA! I’m SO excited to join
@whnt
as a weekend sports anchor/sports MMJ in Huntsville! Thrilled to work with
@omwhitmireTV
in an all female sports dept. & work in a healthy environment. So happy to be back covering the SEC + the Trash Pandas, Havoc & so much more!!
Sharing my favorite moment. After Caleb Holt was named MVP, he made Fred Derrick come up with him and gave him the award, saying his longtime friend deserved it more
Fred had 19 points, including the go-ahead bucket and game-sealing steal
@BkbBucks
@iamcalebholt
@FredrickDerric9
After his dad and friend got diagnosed with cancer,
@trashpandas
catcher/
@Angels
top prospect
@logan_ohoppe
launched "O'Hoppe Homers for Cancer" donating $25 to
@AlexsLemonade
after every home run he hit this season. They've raised over $22,000!
To donate:
Hi friends! Some personal news: my last day at Fox21 is June 7. I’m excited to share my next step soon, but I wanted to take a moment to thank the Northland for giving this loud, fresh out of college Jersey girl a home 4 years ago. Time flies 🤍
WATCH: Check out the start of the
@VHSBluedevilBB
-Esko game. Trevor Spindler (
@trevor_spindler
) was injured early in the season and out for the year. But he was honored in senior night, being in the starting lineup and scoring the Eskomos first basket!
Lots of good highlights from the
@DuluthHuskies
today but this one was my favorite! The man, the myth, the legend Hoagie hit a home run during today's home run challenge! Look how happy he is running the bases
I still don’t have words to describe what happened tonight 🤯my first Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium was just as wild as I expected it to be, but what an incredible experience!!!
Full recap of the 88th Iron Bowl coming up in a few minutes on
@whnt
‼️
"Congrats everybody, this one's for Bulldog Country."
Malosky Stadium was loud and packed all night as a record crowd of 6,536 fans cheered
@UMD_Football
on to the upset of third-ranked Minnesota State Mankato. QB John Larson and
@CoachWiese
had high praise for the fans.
Thank you, Northland, for welcoming me and giving the loud Jersey sports girl a home here. I am truly so thankful for this sports community and will cherish the moments and stories I was able to be part of. It's not goodbye, it's see you later ❤️
Truly a bucket list kind of weekend. Covering my first College Football Playoff game at the Granddaddy of them All is truly a moment I’ll never take for granted. Another football season is in the books here in Alabama, thanks for following along!!🏈🌹
FINALLY got to meet fellow
@UofSC_SJMC
grad and my SEC idol
@AlyssaLang
!! So thankful to have Alyssa to look up to in this career and all the advice she’s already given me 🤍
Bucket list item: ✅ feeling a little emotional and oh so grateful to cover a game I’ve always wanted to, one of the greatest rivalries in college football.
Alright 87th Iron Bowl time to see what ya got!!!!
first sportscasts at
@whnt
are in the books!! s/o to the best sports director
@omwhitmireTV
for being there all day to help make sure everything went smoothly. 3 down, a lot more to go!!🤗
Officially ONE YEAR at
@whnt
!!! Time flies when you’re having fun and surrounded by good people. Grateful for the stories I’ve told, events I’ve covered and people I’ve met.
Thank you all SO much for welcoming me to the Tennessee Valley. It means more than you’ll ever know 🫶🏻
I am so excited to announce that I have officially accepted a Reporter position in Duluth, MN at
@KQDS_FOX21
! I cannot wait to head out there in a few weeks to start my career!
"Me & my mom, we always had a plan & that was to change our situation. Basketball gave me that opportunity. I just want to help kids. Give them that opportunity to make it from their situation"
More from Jacob Shields (
@__FreshhPrince
) in this week's
#NorthernStar
@UMDBulldogMBB
THREE YEARS of meeting the best players and coaches, covering incredible moments and telling amazing stories. Thank you all for welcoming this East Coast gal to the Northland. Time flies when you’re having fun!!!
See ya after baseball for a jam-packed sportscast!
Had a great chat with
@UMDBulldogMBB
transfer Jacob Shields (
@__FreshhPrince
). Here are two of my favorite parts of our interview. He's got a fantastic story and outlook on life and I can't wait to share it tonight at 9:30 on
@FOX21Sports
#NorthernStar
@_HaileySutton
Some of those reporters have been there since the first championship and even before. She really just is so appreciative of them and it means the world
Here's a look at Elizabeth Giguere's game-winning goal in overtime to give
@UMDWHockey
the 3-2 win over Minnesota State Mankato and send the Bulldogs to the
@WCHA_WHockey
Final Face-Off next weekend at Ridder Arena
#SCTop10
@Buccigross
Colleen Lava, host parent of
@Pete_Alonso20
when he played for Bourne in 2015, celebrating as the clinching homer sailed into the crowd!
(Video: JP Woodward current
@BourneBraves
)
Have you noticed Jonah during halftime of
@UMDBulldogMBB
games this season shooting half court shots? He's pretty good at them! But he's also made a pretty big impact on the Bulldogs as student manager this season. Tune in to
@FOX21Sports
tonight at 9 for his story
“Went to a high school of only about 600 kids. Played for the same youth program, same high school program, same college. To not only play together but be paired together in an NHL game is pretty special.”
This is so cool!
@HAHA_Hockey
@UMDMensHockey
"I was impressed by the confidence in both of them, they made some veteran looks. I thought it was a good start for both of them."
Neal Pionk on Samberg and Chisholm’s first NHL game, the Hermantown connection, and more.
WATCH 🔽
"Growing up in this area, going to Bob Jones and UAH, finding out that this was my passion, I think being able to do that in your hometown is incredibly special."
ICYMI: My story on MiLB Groundskeeper of the Year Charlie Weaver (
@trashpandas
@cweaver_31
@BJHSBaseball
@UAH_BSB
)
Hey guys. Today’s my grandma’s 90th birthday but she fell and ended up in the hospital. She’s having surgery tomorrow morning. She’s not fully healthy and she’s old so her and my family could really use your thoughts and prayers.
Happy college football game day!!!! I am Bama bound for tonight’s season opener! I am pumped for my first trip to Bryant-Denny Stadium and first Alabama game! Alabama fans, how ready are you for the season to get started???
Survived my first SEC media days!!! What a great week getting to cover SEC football again and meeting new media pals. SO excited for football season now 🏈🏈
Make sure you tune in to
@whnt
at 6, 9 and 10 for the last of our coverage this week!!
Feeling extra thankful today. The past year has been incredibly challenging and a year ago I felt so lost and defeated. I’m so grateful this journey led me to Huntsville and how much happier I am from a year ago, and for the people who have been in my corner. Happy Thanksgiving🧡
25 and thankful to be doing what I love surrounded by great people ✨thank you everyone for the birthday wishes!!! See you guys after baseball for playoff action and Huskies!!
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day!!
So thankful for the women who paved the way for me to live out my dream while being able to tell stories of the amazing women athletes. Please continue to support women’s sports and women in sports every day ❤️
It is baffling to me how many people STILL don’t understand how serious this all is. Stop traveling, stop going to friends houses, stop having small events, stop putting people who are immunocompromised at risk. Stay home so we can get back to normal!!!
Can’t believe it’s been TWO YEARS already at
@FOX21Sports
!! It’s been an honor to be part of this community. Thank you to every athlete and coach for letting me tell your stories thus far. Let’s get sports back and have some more fun!!
How sweet is this!! Players families introducing
@UMDWomensBBall
starting lineup for today’s game against Minot State since they can’t be in the stands
Watching the
@UofSC
graduation and first of all how did I graduate a year ago?? But second, Harris Pastides is a GEM and his speech is making me all sorts of emotions right now. Can’t believe he’s leaving but we were SO lucky to have him.
Caden Rose was one of the stars in last night's wild win, going 2-for-3 with a 2 run homer and scored the go-ahead run.
Caden dealt with injuries this year but is once again stepping up in the postseason, and big sister Kaylee couldn't be more proud.
@CoachKevinRose
@BJHSBaseball
I’ve struggled a lot with my mental health recently. The biggest thing that I’ve learned is that there is NOTHING wrong with asking for help. Each day is a small step in the right direction. Thank you to everyone who has helped me. You are never alone
#BellLetsTalk
CJ Williamson (
@CJ44Williamson
) has been injured for most of the season, but was still able to have a special moment for senior day, being part of the game's first possession as a starter. A great moment for the former
@gvilleboysbball
star 👏
@UAHChargers
@UAH_MBB
WATCH: Check out this
#SCTop10
catch by
@UAH_SB
center fielder Sadie Thompson (
@SadieGraceThom3
)!!! A spectacular catch helped No. 5 UAH defeat No. 9 Valdosta State 7-6 and complete the weekend sweep! 🧹🧹
@UAHChargers
Not the nicest day out but I completed my first 5K!! This was so emotional for me but I’m so glad I did it. Can’t stop, won’t stop for Timmy, Madison, Riley, Alex, Eli and so many others who fought hard. Can’t stop, won’t stop until there’s a cure for childhood cancer 💛🎗
A rare morning where I’m up before the sun but I am UGA bound!! Cannot wait to cover the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, I just might need a few more cups of coffee first 🏈☕️
Awesome moment postgame between two incredible kickers. Alabama vet Will Reichard and Auburn and Fort Payne’s own Alex McPherson
@FPCatsFootball
@WillReichard
2021 was fun because we got to see all of our local teams return to action and accomplish some really awesome things. Here’s to much more of that this year!!
Also I bought this dress solely to wear tonight because it has sparkles. Happy New Year Northland!
"We've gotten this far, we've put in the work so we're not done yet, so we're going to go try to win this thing."
Following a historic season, the
@trashpandas
are off to Tennessee to begin their first postseason run in franchise history
It's been a season to remember so far for
@AydenMcDonald44
. Not only did he record 900 career assists and become
@BluejacketBBall
's all-time leading scorer, but more importantly he got his dad
@joelrmcdonald44
to his first state tournament as coach in an incredibly tough year
“Duluth has always had a good community for women’s hockey and seeing it here in the flesh is really cool."
Bulldog country showed up today to cheer on
@UMDWHockey
from over 1000 miles away. It's amazing to see how this community supports this group of women 👏
🏈HIGHLIGHTS AND REACTION:
@CSSSaintsFB
rallies and uses a big second half to force overtime and top Mayville State in the season opener.
@Coach_Heffernan
got his first win as head coach.
During his 5 years at UAH, John Shulman got to coach two of his sons and his oldest Max was an assistant this year. So I asked him what this journey has been like getting to share it with them.
Sorry for making you emotional coach! we'll miss ya
@coachjshulman
The real Alabama rookies
@RosieLangello
🏈 had the most amazing time covering my first Alabama football game!! Tuscaloosa and the Tide certainly did not disappoint. Bring on the rest of the college football season!!
HELLOOOO ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL!!!! It’s finally here!!!! I’m here live in Albertville for week 0. Tune in at 4:30 for an
@AlbertvilleFB
@AKnightsSports
preview, then hear from both coaches at 6 & highlights with
@omwhitmireTV
at 10!! High school football let’s do this!!🏈
Hatton is Class 2A STATE CHAMPS! Here's the final out and celebration from last night's 12-10 win as the Hornets capture their sixth state title and first since 2017!
@Hatton_Softball
Had the best time visiting my alma mater today!!! This program and these people made me who I am as a journalist and I couldn’t be more thankful. Thanks for letting me come by, watch the show and chat with everyone
@USCCarolinaNews
!!
To the guy in the elevator who saw us soaking wet with all of our gear and said “I wouldn’t want that job”, why not!! Local TV is so glamorous!!!
@LocalTVSPXPrbs
Special night covering my alma mater for the first time post grad ☺️ truly so thankful for every opportunity I get.
Full recap of Alabama’s dominate 74-47 win over South Carolina in their SEC home opener coming up!!!
We've talked to a lot of players, coaches and ADs over the past few months, but what about those behind the scenes? I talked to the athletic communications departments at
@uwsathletics
and
@CSSsaints
about their jobs and what it's like creating sports content without live sports.
That’s a wrap from my first SEC Tournament!! I used to stay up until 2am watching (usually SC losing) and dreamed of covering it one day. Felt surreal to finally make it to Hoover; I’m so grateful.
NOW I’m ready for Bama and Auburn’s NCAA tourney runs because watch out people!⚾️
It’s Negro Leagues Tribute Night at Toyota Field as
@trashpandas
are celebrating the history of the league. Huntsville natives Eugene Scruggs and Horace Moore, two former players, will be throwing out the first pitch + parts of the Negro League Southern Museum are here
A little delayed post, but first college football season in Alabama complete ✅
I feel truly so grateful to be back in the SEC and for all of the experiences I got this season. There’s nothing like football in Alabama. Already counting down until next season!!🏈
"We get to play basketball for a living and some people don’t know where they’re going to sleep at night. So it’s really a blessing to give back."
Today
@UAH_WBB
&
@UAH_MBB
gave back to the community through Sleep in Heavenly Peace, building beds for local kids
@UAHChargers
“First few games you feel like you’re on a time crunch."
Talked with the
@trashpandas
on the different rule changes implemented this season at the minor league level, including the pitch clock. And it's taken time for everyone to adjust to it, not just the guys on the mound
A year ago I was sick at home by myself with COVID. Very thankful for my health this year, along with a job I love surrounded my great people. Hope everyone’s had a Happy Thanksgiving!! 🧡
WATCH: James Bruce scores off an incredible bicycle kick, set up by a cross by Pontus Tavemark! This would give Bruce a hat trick as
@UWSmenssoccer
tops Northland College 12-1.
@uwsathletics
CHAMPS ‼️in a playoff run that featured upset after upset, Buckhorn caps it off with a 65-56 win over Mountain Brook to win their first state championship since 1995!
More history for the Trojans!! Hazel Green defeats Huffman 53-40 to win the Class 6A state championship!
They are the first team in AHSAA history to win SIX straight championships!!
@HGHSGirlsBBall
That’s a wrap from Bryant-Denny Stadium!! I had the most amazing time getting to cover my first Iron Bowl. Shoutout to
@omwhitmireTV
for being amazing all week and working hard to make sure our coverage was the best!!
Make sure you watch our Iron Bowl recap tonight at 10!! 🏈
That’s a wrap on day two ‼️ we’ve got your full postgame wrap on Alabama’s quarterfinal win against Mississippi State PLUS we’re talking the Tide’s semifinal game against Huntsville native Kobe Brown and the Mizzou Tigers coming up at 9 and 10!!
Merry Christmas Eve from your
@whnt
weekend crew!! I’m so lucky to work with these ladies every weekend, especially on this holiday weekend when we’re all away from home.
We hope everyone has a safe and happy holidays, and we’ll see you on News19 all weekend!❤️❤️🎄