Lady Patriots make it to Elite Eight semifinals
West End High lost in the Class 2A Elite Eight volleyball semifinals on Oct. 30 in Birmingham. The Lady Patriots (37-18) opened the tournament with a 25-14, 25-8, 25-11 win over New Brockton before falling to eventual state champion Montgomery Academy, 25-18, 25-9, 25-18, in the semifinals. West End’s Morgan Cleveland was named to the all-tournament […]
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Alabama Week 9 recap
The Crimson Tide produced another dominant performance last Saturday defeating West Division rival. Tennessee 45-10. A.J. McCarron led the way, throwing for 275 yards and two touchdowns. T.J. Yeldon rushed for three touchdowns and the Alabama defense forced two turnovers. The Crimson Tide improved to 8-0 overall, and 5-0 in conference play.
Auburn Week 9 recap
The Tigers easily
Etowah, Glencoe meet for 26th time
Glencoe (6-3, 4-3) at Etowah (7-2, 5-2)
Last week’s results: Glencoe 44, Ashville 14
2012 result: Glencoe 19, Etowah 6
Series record: Etowah leads 15-7-4
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
There should be a playoff atmosphere for this county rivalry matchup tonight (Nov. 1) in Attalla, as both teams have secured a postseason berth.
“It’s a chance to play a playoff-type game and a chance
Southside aims to complete unbeaten regular season
Moody (6-3, 4-3) at Southside (9-0, 7-0)
Last week’s results: Southside 28, Brewer 0; Pinson Valley 53, Moody 34
2012 result: Moody 33, Southside 14
Series record: Moody leads 1-0
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Two state playoff teams clash in this game.
Southside High won the Class 5A, Region 7 title, while Moody finished in a tie for second in Region 6.
“It’s a great
Warriors hosting Eagles
Hokes Bluff (0-9, 0-7) at Westbrook (5-4,4-3)
Last week’s results: Cherokee County 28, Hokes Bluff 7; North Sand Mountain 15, Westbrook 14
2012 result: Westbrook 31, Hokes Bluff 26
Series record: Westbrook leads 1-0
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Two disappointed teams meet tonight (Nov. 1) in Rainbow City, and both squads have reasons to win.
Hokes Bluff wants to get rid of the zero
Gadsden City visits Hewitt-Trussville
Gadsden City (5-4, 5-2) at Hewitt-Trussville (4-5, 4-3)
Last week’s results: Gadsden City 42, Huntsville 41 (OT); Hewitt-Trussville 59, Huffman 22
2012 result: Gadsden City 27, Hewitt-Trussville 21
Series record: Tied at 4-4
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
In a clash of playoff-bound teams that were region rivals until the latest reclassification, Gadsden City and Hewitt-Trussville both hope to go into the postseason on
Bulldogs aiming for seven wins
Gaston (6-3, 4-3) at Pleasant Valley (3-6, 2-5)
Last week’s results: Gaston 40, West End 24; Walter Wellborn 48, Pleasant Valley 8
2012 result: Pleasant Valley 43, Gaston 14
Series record: Gaston leads 4-1
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Is Gaston High the area’s comeback team of the year?
Another goal for the Bulldogs is seven wins, and that seems possible with Pleasant Valley hosting
Sardis making short trip to Boaz
Sardis (5-4, 3-4) at Boaz (2-7, 2-5)
Last week’s results: Oneonta 62, Sardis 14; Etowah 31, Boaz 3
2012 result: Boaz 38, Sardis 35
Series record: Boaz leads 38-18-4
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Neither team qualified for the state playoffs, so this game is meaningless.
Right?
Wrong!
Any time that Sardis High meets Boaz, it’s big because of proximity. Only an invisible line separates the Sand Mountain
Coosa aims to corral Mustangs
Coosa Chr. (2-7, 1-7) at Southeastern (1-7, 0-7)
Last week’s results: Coosa 39, Woodville 34; Sumiton Christian 41, Southeastern 0
Last meeting: Coosa 37, Southeastern 0
Series record: Coosa leads 1-0
By Gene Stanley/Sports Correspondent
Don’t go to Southeastern School Friday night looking for a football game.
Since the Mustangs don’t have a home stadium yet, Coosa Christian will play them at Locust Fork.
Southeastern