Gladden is nothing short of a competitor
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor Hannah Gladden insists she is just a “normal student.” The Gadsden City High School sophomore takes “normal student” classes, has “normal student” friends and has “normal student” hobbies. Most argue that Gladden is more than just a “normal student.” Gladden is the only female student-athlete in Etowah County, and possibly in […]
Lady Eagles fly past Ashville in area title game
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
Carlie Shields came out shooting in the Lady Eagle’s game against Ashville on Saturday, helping the hosts build an insurmountable lead on the way to a 49-31 victory in the Class 3A, Area 10 girls basketball tournament championship.
Hokes Bluff (27-4) will play either Piedmont or Saks in Thursday’s subregional round.
Shields scored 16 first-quarter points as the No.…
Gaston falls to Ragland in area title game
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
The Ragland Lady Devils defeated Gaston, 55-42, in the Class 1A, Area 11 girls basketball tournament finals on Saturday.
The Lady Bulldogs travel to Donoho for Thursday’s subregional round.
Gaston head coach Tonya Bogle was both happy and somewhat disappointed with her team’s effort.
“We had some mental breakdowns. We got the shots we get every game, they were just…
Late clutch shooting propels Etowah to area title
By Deunte Marshall/Sports Correspondent
With the Class 5A, Area 12 championship on the line last Saturday, Shuntara Howard hit two free throws with eight seconds left to give the Lady Blue Devils a win 45-43 win over Boaz and a home subregional game against Fort Payne on Feb. 16.
Bri Aaron led Etowah with 25 points and won Tournament MVP honors.
“Winning the…
Late rally gives Lady Warriors area title
By Shannon Fagan/Cherokee County Herald
It should have come as no surprise the Class 2A, Area 13 girls basketball championship game between Sand Rock and Westbrook Christian would come down to the wire.
Sand Rock swept the Lady Warriors in area play this season, winning both regular-season games by a total of three points, including a 60-58 win in double overtime at…