Stovall released by Braves, picked up by Royals
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor Former Hokes Bluff baseball star Tyler Stovall was released by the Atlanta Braves organization in October 2011. The left-handed pitcher was picked up by the Kansas City Royals organization three days after being released by the Braves. Stovall was drafted by Atlanta in 2008 (#64 overall) and pitched for the Rome […]
Westbrook splits in season opener
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor Westbrook Christian High School opened its 2012 baseball season on Feb. 20, splitting a doubleheader at Boaz High School in the Sand Mountain Tournament. The Warriors dropped the opener to Class 6A Pell City, 5-3. John Mayfield pitched three innings in the opener against the Panthers, giving up five runs. Matthew […]
Etowah falls in ’12 opener
By Joshua Price/Sports Editor
Etowah High School dropped its 2012 baseball season opener to Guntersville on Feb. 20, 4-2.
Chris Steele scored in the first inning to give the Blue Devils a 1-0 lead.
Etowah starting pitcher Josh Bobo blanked the Wildcats the first three innings.
Guntersville loaded the bases in the fourth inning with no outs. The Blue Devils managed two outs without…