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Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Just about every time Shane Alexander thinks about his softball team’s incredible run, another point of history seems to reveal itself. Like the fun fact that only one percent of high school athletes experience the thrill of a state championship. In any sport.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The winning ways of the Orange Beach softball team has a way of nurturing family relationships across the six years the Lady Makos have brought home state championship blue-map trophies. And that goes right down to the man who has driven the team bus.

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Makos made history this weekend by securing an incredible sixth consecutive state softball championship. The community threw a massive welcome home celebration for the team as they returned from Oxford on Wednesday. Fans eagerly cheered as players filed off the bus with

Oxford, Ala. – (OBA) – Among Alabama softball teams and consecutive state titles, the Orange Beach Lady Makos stand taller than any program. Orange Beach completed its sixth straight tournament by going undefeated at the state tournament site here on May 18-19.

Oxford, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach is poised to make history with a chance to claim a sixth straight Alabama softball state championship. The Lady Makos struggled at times at the plate, got stellar pitching from MK McMullan, and pounded out timely hits in two big innings to go 3-0 on the day and a date in the champion

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Sometime during last year’s championship run, Orange Beach softball Coach Shane Alexander began to notice pitcher MK McMullan. She was an up-and-coming freshman who helped the Lady Makos to a fifth straight state championship. This year, McMullan is not up-and-coming. She’s here. She’s defi

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach will have to wait until noon on Saturday, May 2, to continue a second-round state tournament series against Bibb County after rain suspended play on May 1 at the city’s Sportsplex. Two Lady Makos sports teams dodged the rains enough to advance to the next round of postseason pl

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – It’ll be a busy week in post-season play for at least three Orange Beach Makos spring sports teams. Two teams – baseball and girls' soccer – will play state tournament games, with baseball at home and girls' soccer on the road. The Lady Makos softball powerhouse will be the host team for...

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Makos varsity girls softball team is still the best in the country. The Makos stayed undefeated Monday night with a 13-3 victory over McCracken County. They now have a season record of 26-0. MaxPreps, the CBS Sports-owned platform for high school sports, ranks them No. 1 in

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — The Orange Beach Makos Softball is back atop the rankings. MaxPreps, the leading online platform for high school sports coverage, and owned by CBS Sports, moved the team back to a familiar spot. This week, they rose to the top in the nation.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Could it be the shot heard ‘round the world? In the environs of the Alabama high school softball world, it could be characterized as such. In 2021, a seventh-grade catcher stepped up to the plate trailing by a run in the bottom of the ninth of the Class 2A state championship. She promptly l

Gulf Shores, Ala. – (OBA) – Gulf Shores city schools are looking at making improvements at the city’s Sportsplex to expand facilities for the schools’ athletic teams. Those facilities will better accommodate baseball, softball, football, and soccer teams. Work will include new buildings as well as some renovations...

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) — Orange Beach High School hosted a Signing Day ceremony for its senior softball players. The event recognized five Makos who committed to continuing their careers in college. School staff organized the program to highlight each senior. The purpose was to officially sign scholarship...

Oxford, Ala. – (OBA) – The Orange Beach Varsity Makos faced the Curry Varsity Yellow Jackets on Thursday evening in Oxford, Alabama, and triumphed, securing an epic fifth consecutive state softball championship. This latest victory ties an Alabama state record for most consecutive titles, further solidifying Orange Beach’s legacy as a powerhouse in high school softball.

Oxford, Ala. – (OBA) – The Orange Beach Varsity Makos powerfully announced their presence at the State Softball Tournament on Wednesday, securing three decisive victories and setting the stage for a fifth consecutive championship title. Their dominant performance saw them defeat West Blocton Varsity Tigers 15-0, Alexandria Varsity Valley Cubs 3-0, and Satsuma Varsity Gators 13-0, showcasing a potent combination of hitting and pitching prowess. The Makos will now compete for the championship crown at 5:00 PM today, Thursday.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Orange Beach High School softball team is once again proving why they’re a force in Alabama softball. The Makos clinched the 2025 South Regional Championship, earning a spot in the 4A State Tournament. With a proud legacy and high hopes, the team continues its pursuit of a fifth consecutive state title. Their momentum is strong heading into this week’s big games.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – Orange Beach will consider awarding a bid for installation of new lights on the baseball and softball fields at the Sportsplex. This will be in addition to new turf on both of those fields as well as the soccer/football stadium at the complex. The turf fields were added in 2023. The first artificial turf went in at the softball field, followed by the baseball field.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The Orange Beach Makos softball team secured their fifth straight Class 4A Area 1 title with a dominant 10-0 victory over Satsuma High School on Monday, April 28th. This win continues their impressive streak of area championships since the program's inception.

Orange Beach, Ala. – (OBA) – The City of Orange Beach kicked off its 2025 Baseball and Softball Season with a heartfelt tribute to longtime volunteer coach, David McLain. During the opening ceremony, Mayor Tony Kennon and the City Council surprised Coach McLain by dedicating Field 5 in his honor. Unaware of the plan, McLain read aloud the plaque's inscription at the center of Field 5, realizing the field now bears his name. He then threw the ceremonial first pitch, marking the official start of the season.