Andrew Simonson
@andrewtsimonson
Sports Editor for @shelbycreporter | Freelance Sideline Reporter | @SamfordMBB reporter for @BirminghamSport | Queen City native | Proud @Samford_CAM alum
The Shelby County Football Show will be available on all podcast platforms! Our weekly recorded show can now be downloaded as an audio or video podcast in addition to our YouTube channel. Relive last season's best! Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5SbW8HfO4…
Thompson promoted former Birmingham-Southern head coach Greg Vinson to become its new head boys soccer coach, swapping roles with his former player Alex Levinson as both pursue new chapters in their shared journey. Story: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/25/tho…
A little positive out of the season! What an effort by the Legion today!
ON TO THE @USL_Cup KNOCKOUTS!!!! #HAMMERDOWN
#Clemson DE and former @WARRIORNATION20 star Peter Woods (@35Pwoo) talks about his first Football Skills and Leadership Camp, coming home to Alabaster and what it means to have the community support him today. Story and photos to come on @shelbycreporter.
Awesome day here at Thompson as Peter Woods (@35Pwoo) returns to Warrior Stadium to lead his inaugural Football Skills and Leadership Camp. Lots of stars out, but most importantly, lots of kids ready to learn from the area’s best.
Our Shot at Glory is upon us... Join us tonight at Protective Stadium as we look to advance to the @USL_Cup knockout round! #BHMvMAD🎟️: tinyurl.com/BHMvMAD726
And the first-ever guest on The Red Zone is…me? Enjoy this appetizer for what’s to come and drop your guesses for my pregame playlist below. Wrong guesses only.
A preview of what to expect from The Red Zone with Tyler Raley presented by AmFirst. Sports editor @andrewtsimonson joins Tyler one month away from the 2025 high school football season. Our debut athlete is less than two weeks away.
Couple of big additions to PJ Guy’s new coaching staff, both hailing from Helena. This is going to be very interesting to see how they translate their years of success with the Huskies to one of the toughest jobs in the state.
We are excited to officially introduce the remainder of our Varsity Baseball Coaching Staff! Please join us in welcoming Coach Murchison and Coach Elgin!
Even with a mass graduation of stars, Evangel has the potential to remain atop the ACSC and return to national prominence if its young stars develop quickly. Season Prediction: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/25/eva…
Thompson’s football program hosted another free night of skills training and drills for local kids during its annual youth camp. Photos by Jason Homan & Story: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/25/tho…
Really cool seeing Stanton Ramil represent Michigan State this week. He's been great after a solid Thompson career.
Stanton Ramil: From "miracle child" to representing Michigan State at Big Ten Media Days.
The AHSAA presented Westminster OM coach Dale Carrell with the Making a Difference award and honored local state Coach of the Year winners, state championship-winning coaches and Sportsmanship Award winners. Story: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/25/ahs…
Congratulations on an amazing career, Jesse! #BravesCountry will remember you forever.
Culture is all about the people living it out daily! We enjoyed watching our girl Kenzly compete today in the AHSAA North South All Star match! Proud of you Kenz! @athletics_ths @Alabasterk12 @AHSAAUpdates
Vincent Middle High School called on the public to raise funds for a new scoreboard at Kenny Wright Field to go along with a wider facility improvements grant from Shelby County Parks and Recreation. Story: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/24/vin…
What if Jay Bilas' 90 Feet happened with local football players? You're about to find out when Tyler interviews the top stars each week on The Red Zone with Tyler Raley. Excited for this one!
The Red Zone with Tyler Raley sponsored by AmFirst is heading your way this fall! A great idea from @traley34 who will give you insight into players from across the county each week. Our examples featuring sports editor @andrewtsimonson and myself are coming your way tomorrow.
Thompson will once again have one of the most challenging schedules in the state as it faces national No. 4 Grayson and two strong in-state programs in Clay-Chalkville and Carver-Montgomery ahead of a loaded Region 3 slate. Schedule Breakdown: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/24/tho…
