In a tense first-round clash at the 2026 Cullman County Basketball Tournament, Holly Pond’s JV girls delivered an upset against West Point. Led by standout player Mayfield, the Lady Broncos emerged on top with a 32–27 victory at Wallace State.

When a car burst into flames near Fort Montgomery, West Point cadet and Army football player Larry Pickett Jr. rushed to help alongside his father. Their swift actions pulled a man from the burning vehicle and earned them praise for their bravery and service.