Talladega weekend almost here
NASCAR institutes procedural change for Sunday’s CampingWorld.com 500
NASCAR implemented a new procedural change earlier this week for Sunday’s CampingWorld.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, the third and deciding race of the riveting Contender Round in the 2015 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. The change results in a single attempt at a green-white-checker finish. Since 2010, NASCAR has allowed three attempts
West End, Gaston qualify for regional volleyball tournament
West End defeated Gaston, 25-19, 26-24, 25-15, to win the Class 2A, Area 12 volleyball tournament on Monday (Oct. 19) in Walnut Grove.
Both West End (20-27, 4-0) and Gaston will compete in the Class 2A Regional Tournament beginning on Friday (Oct. 23) in Huntsville. The Lady Patriots open against Falkville, while the Lady Bulldogs play Addison.
Gaston defeated
Westbrook wins area volleyball tournament
Westbrook Christian swept its way to the Class 3A, Area 11 Tournament championship on Monday (Oct. 19) in Ohatchee.
The Lady Warriors opened with a 25-22, 25-9, 25-18 victory over Glencoe before posting a 25-12, 25-15, 25- 19 win over Ohatchee in the title match.
Westbrook faces Sand Rock in the Class 2A Regional Tournament beginning on Friday (Oct. 23)
Local players recognized by ASWA
Five area players were recognized in the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Prep Spotlight for Week 8 of the 2015 high school football season.
Gaston senior running back Jashun Cammeron rushed 16 times for 161 and two touchdowns in a 35-28 victory over Collinsville.
Glencoe senior running back/safety Pace Ozmint scored a pair of second-half touchdowns as the Yellow