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In and around the SEC: Week 11

 Alabama Week 10 recap

Alabama defeated LSU in dramatic fashion in Baton Rouge last Saturday. Trailing 17-14 with 1:34 remaining, A.J. McCarron led the Crimson Tide on a quick 72-yard drive that was capped off by a 28-yard touchdown from McCarron to T.J. Yeldon. The Tigers could not generate a final scoring drive despite gashing the Crimson Tide defense for

Blue Devils draw tough third seed

 Russellville (8-2) at Etowah (7-3)
Series record: Russellville 2, Etowah 0
Last meeting: 2010 Russellville 41-12
Last week: Glencoe 19, Etowah 6; Russellville 58, Fayette County 27

By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent

It wasn’t long ago that the name Russellville put fear in the hearts of many an opponent.

Since the playoff system went into effect in 1967, the Golden Tigers have played in nine

Titans to face Big Bob

Gadsden City (6-4) at Bob Jones (7-3)
Series record: First meeting
Last week: Gadsden City 27, Hewitt-Trussville 21;
Muscle Shoals 38, Bob Jones 6


By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent

Two of the more quick and athletic teams in the state will clash tonight (Nov. 9) in what could be-come a head-knocking, knockdown, drag-out.

And even though the record doesn’t show it, the Madison squad

Warriors face stiff challenge out west

 Westbrook (7-3) at Red Bay (7-3)
Series record: Red Bay 1, Westbrook 0
Last meeting: 2001 Red Bay 59, Westbrook 49
Last week: Westbrook 31, Hokes Bluff 26; Red Bay 21, Marion County 17


By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent

If ever a game was a contrast in styles, this is it.

While Westbrook likes to spread the field and throw a lot of passes, Red

Glencoe expects dose of powerful Bulldog offense

 Glencoe (5-5) at Geraldine (8-2)
Series record: First meeting
Last week: Glencoe 19, Etowah 6; Geraldine 35, Crossville 12

By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent

Geraldine is known for its toughness and running ability.

With alumnus Tim Arnold as head coach, that hasn’t changed.

However – isn’t there always a ‘however’ when it comes to the state playoffs? – the Bulldogs are capable of hurting

Lions heading to Lincoln

Sardis (6-4) at Lincoln (5-5)Series record: Lincoln 3, Sardis 2Last meeting: 2007 Lincoln 34, Sardis 7Last week: Boaz 38, Sardis 35; Piedmont 41, Lincoln 22 By Gene Stanley/ Messenger Sports Correspondent Don’t let the record fool you. Lincoln may have five losses, but take note of the teams the Golden Bears lost to- Etowah, Piedmont […]

Take time to honor our veterans this Veterans’ Day

November is a special time of year. The leaves begin changing, the fall becomes winter, and there is plenty of great football on television. Every November, our nation takes a day to give thanks for the blessings God has given us.

But November is also the month when we take a day to honor America’s veterans and to thank them for

Confederate Veterans of Etowah County

In mid-October 1889, about seventy Confederate veterans of the county met the Etowah County Courthouse to organize the Confederate Veterans’ Association of Etowah County. The veterans elected officers for the association and made plans to attend an upcoming state convention to be held the latter part of the month.

Chairman of the meeting was Captain A.L. Woodliff and L.E. Hamlin was