Jonathon Hoppe
Sports Director
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Jonathon Hoppe joined the Sports Leader 9 team in November of 2020. Six months before accepting the job, Jonathon graduated from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications with a degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism. While in school, Jonathon completed two summer internships at his hometown TV station, WBTV, in Charlotte, NC. He also interned with Westwood One Sports in New York City. Over the years, Jonathon has served as a freelance Play-by-Play announcer for ACC Network Extra, ESPN3 and more. In his free time, Jonathon enjoys hanging out with friends, trying new restaurants and spending summer afternoons on the lake.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 4:04 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The newly-formed team will replace the Columbus Rapids in the Civic Center this winter.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2023 at 10:20 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Schofill, a fifth year golfer for the Tigers, beat LSU’s Latanna Stone 4&3 to become the first Auburn player to ever win the event.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Northside opens the season on Friday, August 18 vs. Columbus High School at Kinnett Stadium.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 10:58 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Lee-Scott begins the 2023 season on Thursday, August 17 vs. Chambers Academy.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 10:19 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Harris County is playing for a spot in the Little League World Series.
Updated: Jul. 31, 2023 at 9:31 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The Chatt-a-Hoots are looking for the first SBL championship in team history.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2023 at 10:52 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The Bulldogs appear to be eager to get back out on the field after finishing 5-5 last season.
Updated: Jul. 29, 2023 at 10:35 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The Warriors finished 3-7 last year after posting a 6-4 record in 2021.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2023 at 10:48 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Wright was inducted into the Alabama High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 2019.
Updated: Jul. 21, 2023 at 8:58 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Trepanier is the Hoots' all-time leader in strikeouts (92), innings pitched (76) and wins (10).
Updated: Jul. 11, 2023 at 10:14 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Hudson, 47, led the Warriors to the AISA state semifinals last season.
Updated: Jul. 10, 2023 at 10:51 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Best of luck to all three teams this week in Mississippi!
Updated: Jun. 22, 2023 at 10:56 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
We’re nearing the end of the District 8 All-Star Tournament at Harris County Little League’s Pate Park.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 10:56 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
For the first time this week, weather was a factor at the GA District 8 All-Star Tournament.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 12:23 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Day two is complete from Harris County's E.C. Pate Park.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2023 at 11:53 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
With the win, the Hoots remain tied with the Gainesville Gol’Diggers for first place in the Sunbelt Baseball League.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2023 at 10:41 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Big opening round wins for the 10U American LL baseball team and the 12U Pioneer LL baseball team.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2023 at 12:15 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The Chatt-a-Hoots beat the Crackers, 5-2, and the Lions beat the Cats, 80-8.
Updated: Jun. 15, 2023 at 10:11 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
“We want to prove to everybody in the south that we’re the best team down here. Any championship that comes through the south comes through Columbus.”
Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 9:29 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The Monsters’ long-awaited home opener is on Saturday night.
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 10:14 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe and Erin Rogers
From June 6-11, 725 players from across more than 20 states will compete.
Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 4:34 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Story will stay on with Lanett City Schools as Athletic Director.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 12:50 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The LaGrange stop was the final of four Auburn alumni engagements this spring for Freeze, Pearl and Cohen.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 11:22 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Congratulations to the Northside Patriots that signed to the next level on Wednesday.
Updated: May. 13, 2023 at 12:08 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Congratulations, Calvary Christian!
Updated: May. 12, 2023 at 1:06 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Schley County has advanced to host Emmanuel County Institute in the semifinals next week.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 11:04 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Central will play either Thompson or Vestavia Hills on Wednesday and Thursday of next week in the title series.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 4:57 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
On Thursday, Smiths Station will travel to rival Central with a chance to knock off the defending state champion Red Devils.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 4:27 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe and Zach Card
Congratulations to coach Tim Fanning and the entire Glenwood School community.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe and Steve Pineda
Our signing coverage is sponsored by the Mike Hostilo Law Firm.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 11:02 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Pacelli will play for the title on Saturday in Macon.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 10:14 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Game One of the best-of-three series is scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 ET at Central’s Darnell-Nelson Field.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 10:05 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Our signing coverage is sponsored by the Mike Hostilo Law Firm.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 1:33 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Glenwood will play in its second-straight state championship series next week in Montgomery.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 1:27 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Both the Red Devils and Tigers will advance to the region tournament next week in Montgomery.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 11:06 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The 2022-23 Columbus River Dragons are saying goodbye.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 9:24 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Our signing coverage is sponsored by the Mike Hostilo Law Firm.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 8:47 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Last year, LaGrange was swept by North Oconee in the state championship series.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 8:27 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Good luck to head coach Chad Mathis and the Columbus High Blue Devils!
Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
A win on Sunday would’ve sent the River Dragons to the FPHL league finals for the third-straight season.
Updated: Apr. 30, 2023 at 10:49 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The high school baseball playoffs continued on Saturday in Georgia.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 9:24 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The Lady Knights had never won a state championship prior to the 2022 season.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 12:20 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe and Tony Reese
The high school baseball playoffs continued on Friday night in both Georgia and Alabama.
Updated: Apr. 29, 2023 at 12:02 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The Blue Devils have advanced in the playoffs for the first time in program history.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2023 at 10:22 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Our signing coverage is sponsored by the Mike Hostilo Law Firm.
Updated: Apr. 26, 2023 at 10:15 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Congratulations, Blue Devils!
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The River Dragons play the Thunderbirds in the FPHL Division Finals this weekend.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 12:12 AM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Highlights from Harris County, Shaw and Columbus.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2023 at 8:49 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
Columbus and Carolina split a four-game series to end the regular season.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 8:45 PM EDT
|By Jonathon Hoppe
The Cougars haven’t made the NCAA Tournament since 2013.