Tyler Raley
@traley34
Auburn Alumnus | Staff Writer @shelbycreporter | Former: @theauplainsman, @theauburnwire Email📩: [email protected]
It’s been a long time coming on this accomplishment, but man, I could not be more ecstatic in this moment. Finally get to say that my first ever byline in a print edition is out, and how fitting that it’s in the hometown paper!!!


The Coosa Valley Academy Rebels have their football schedule set for the 2025 season with long-time assistant Reece Donahoo stepping to the helm for his first year. Schedule Breakdown: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/09/coo…

The Oak Mountain Eagles are looking for new baseball and softball head coaches after Derek Irons and Jordan Burson announced they are stepping away from the programs Story: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/03/der…


Welcome to the first preview episode of The Red Zone with Tyler Raley! I walked with @shelbycreporter sports editor @andrewtsimonson to talk about what he looks forward to most about year three of football coverage in his position. This episode is brought to you by @AmFirstFCU!
Welcome to the new age folks! The Red Zone with Tyler Raley is coming your way very soon👀🔥
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.
The Oak Mountain Eagles are preparing to face another tough schedule in year three under Shane McComb, with sights set on making the playoffs. Schedule Breakdown: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/24/oak…

Football schedule is almost here!!! Make sure you grab your copy of Metro Football 2025 in just one month for the start of the season, where you’ll be able to find an in-depth preview of this year’s Leeds Greenwave and others! I can’t wait for you all to get your hands on it
Almost that time. #RGR
It’s safe to say the Baltimore Orioles might have had the best first night of any team in the draft. -Auburn’s Ike Irish -Coastal Carolina’s Caden Bodine -Arkansas’ Wehiwa Aloy What a haul of prospects.
BREAKING: @AuburnBaseball right fielder Ike Irish has been drafted with the No. 19 pick of the 2025 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. Irish was a 2025 Golden Spikes Award semifinalist and was named as a consensus All-American.
BREAKING: @hewitt_baseball SS Steele Hall has been selected with the No. 9 pick of the 2025 MLB Draft to the Cincinnati Reds. Hall was named to the All-State First Team by the ASWA for Class 7A.
Go make a difference in someone’s life today and give them a compliment. Give them some good vibes heading into the weekend! Spread the positivity!
What a moment as former @AuburnBaseball pitcher and No. 1 overall draft pick Casey Mize is heading to the All-Star game in Atlanta
Source: #Tigers Casey Mize is being added to the AL All-Star roster.
An absolutely solid hire for Oak Mountain on the baseball diamond. A coach with a ton of passion for the game and making his players the best he can is at the helm once again just like Irons was. I can’t wait to see what the program does under PJ Guy.
Breaking news: Oak Mountain named Helena’s PJ Guy as its new head baseball coach as the former state champion and Class 6A Coach of the Year embarks on a new challenge in Class 7A with the Eagles. Story: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/10/oak…
The Evangel Christian Lightning are preparing to take the field for another year under head coach Tim Smith, trying to win their fourth-straight state title with a new slate in front of them. Schedule Breakdown: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/10/eva…

In 2025, the Cornerstone Christian Chargers look to make a statement and win a third-consecutive state title with their newest schedule after going 12-0 in 2024. Schedule Breakdown: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/09/cor…

From the end zone and through the red zone, get ready for some new content coming your way this fall as I walk with Shelby County’s top football players each week to talk ball, life and everything in between! The Red Zone with Tyler Raley — coming to your feeds this August!

In 2025, the Vincent Yellow Jackets are looking to make a trip back to the Class 2A state playoffs after losing a core group of seniors, and they now know who will stand in their way of getting to that point. Story: shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/07/07/sch…

FINAL | Continental Colonies: A LOT, Great Britain: Less than that The Continental Colonies, heavily outnumbered by the British, overcame all odds stacked against them to take home the Revolutionary War and gain independence! George Washington was named the MVP of the war.

Sonny DiChiara: Destroyer of Baseballs They’re all still flying🥲
Thank you baseball. Officially putting the game behind me as I move forward into my next path in life. So many people to thank for getting me to where I made it today. Not sad it is over, just blessed that it even happened❤️
MONDAY JUST GOT SO MUCH BETTER!!!
Bring the Madness. Let’s run it back. #CBB #ItsInTheGame