The bulldogs are motivated to get back into the playoffs and have been grinding in the offseason to get ready.

It was a somber night in Bessemer as community members gathered to honor KJ Starkes, who died after being left in a hot car while in DHR custody.

The senior class knows they have to step up in the leadership category, and they say they're ready to do that.

Head Coach Hugh Freeze said this is the most excited he's been about a fall camp in years. The Hornets kicked off their 2025 season with the start of fall camp on Tuesday.