Turnovers hurt Panthers in loss to Oxford
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
Southside High played strong defense most of the first half but ultimately fell victim to Oxford’s passing attack in a 24-9 loss in the season opener for both schools.
Three costly turnovers in the fourth quarter would prove to be the difference for the Yellow Jackets.
“We need to go back and look at what
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West Division best and worst case scenarios for 2015 season
Alabama
Best Case: 11-1. Nick Saban and Lane Kiffin choose the right quarterback for their system, and the Crimson Tide win se-veral close, low-scoring games. Alabama defeats Auburn in the Iron Bowl to secure the West Division crown, and the Tide advances to their fifth SEC title game under
Football not just for kicks for Glencoe sophomore
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Katie Smith doesn’t consider herself a barrier-breaker.
She’s simply fulfilling a dream she’s had since the age of 7.
The Glencoe High sophomore has tried out for and made the school’s football team as a kicker. A member of the school’s girls soccer team, she mainly will play for the JV but also will be on
Cardinal spikers locked and loaded
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
The Gadsden State volleyball team is primed to take its 2015 season one step further than its immediate predecessor.
Coming off a 2014 season that saw the Lady Cardinals post a 28-17 record and finish runner-up at the Alabama Community College Conference Tournament, GSCC is reloaded for a run at the state title.
“I don’t ever
2015 Football Preview: High expectations in Titan country
By Stan Veitch/Sports Correspondent
With a bevy of talent in key positions, the Gadsden City High football team is in position to possibly have a banner season. The Titans have high expectations, and that’s not just from the fans. It’s from the team, as well.
“We’ve got more speed on defense than last year,”
2015 Football Preview: Stout defense should serve Southside well
By Stan Veitch/Sports Correspondent
With seven starters returning at linebacker and in the defensive secondary, Southside High needs only to find some defensive linemen to possibly have a very good defense this season.
All three starting linebackers – Hunter Armstrong, Austin Brewer and Dakota Harcrow – are seniors, as is strong safety Austin Winningham.
Good news for Panthers opponents
2015 Football Preview: Veteran Blue Devils set for successful season
By Stan Veitch/Sports Correspondent
Etowah High doesn’t have many seniors this year, but coach Drew Noles said they are “very good” seniors.
“There is a lot of senior experience at the skill positions,” Noles said. “And a lot of our lower classmen are also experienced.”
In fact, the entire offensive backfield returns with junior quarterback Andy Noles along with running
2015 Football Preview: Hokes Bluff optimistic about chances
By Stan Veitch/Sports Correspondent With most of the skill position players returning, Hokes Bluff High coach Mike Robertson is mainly looking for linemen on the offensive side of the ball. Sophomore quarterback Landon Johnson, junior running back Cam Dowdy, senior running back/receiver Bradley Pruitt, senior fullback Trey Hutchins and junior receiver Fisher Simmons will be back. […]
City council approves funds for riverfront park
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
On Tuesday, August 18, the Gadsden City Council unanimously approved a bid for riverfront park development on the Coosa River.
The bid was awarded to Bob Smith Construction, Inc. of Trussville. The project was estimated to cost $3.5 million, but through negotiations and changes to the plan, the council cut 1.1 million from the project cost.