Race week set for Talladega Superspeedway this weekend
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It’s been more than six months since Talladega Superspeedway
has hosted an event weekend, but fans can rejoice – the wait is finally over.
The Most Competitive Track in the world is set to host
racing’s best this tripleheader weekend (April 29-May1) in the highly
anticipated NASCAR Sprint Cup Series GEICO 500, NASCAR XFINITY
Etowah’s Grant signs softball scholarship
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Madison Grant’s academic and athletic prowess paid off on Apr. 22.
The Etowah High senior signed a softball scholarship with Lindsey Wilson College in Columbia, Kent.
“This is something I worked for all my life,” said Grant, who plans on majoring in psychophysiology. “I actually wanted to hate the campus when I visited because it’s so
Westbrook girls, Glencoe’s Cole advance to golf sub-states
The Westbrook Christian girls golf team finished with an overall 257 score to win the Class 1A-3A, Section 3 Tournament on Monday (Apr. 25) at Silver Lakes’ Heartbreaker and Backbreaker courses, par 72.
The Lady Warriors advanced to the North 2 sub-state playoffs this Monday (May 2) at Gadsden Country Club.
Glencoe’s Lauren Cole qualified for the sub-state as
Southside edges Brewer in first round rubber match
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent
The Southside Panthers advanced to round two of the AHSAA Class 6A state baseball playoffs, taking two of three games from A P. Brewer this past weekend at SHS.
The No. 5 Panthers (27-15) host Scottsboro on Friday (Apr. 29) in a best-of-three series with a doubleheader beginning at 5 p.m. An if-necessary third game
Westbrook holds off Raiders in first round
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
Westbrook Christian suffered a bit a power outage on Friday (Apr. 22), but the Class 3A No. 9 Warriors made up for that shortcoming with solid pitching, timely hitting and aggressive base running to post a 3-2, 3-1 doubleheader sweep of Pleasant Valley in the first round of the Class 3A state baseball playoffs in Rainbow
Gaston tames Mustangs, moves to second round
By Chris McCarthy/Editor
After escaping with a 6-4 opening win in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs on Friday (Apr. 22), Gaston rolled to a 10-1 win in the nightcap to post a doubleheader sweep over Southeastern at GHS.
The Bulldogs (14-10) host Sumiton Christian on Friday (Apr. 29) in a best-of-three second round series. The
Sardis girls win tennis sectional
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The Sardis High girls tennis team rolled up 42 points to win the Class 4A-5A, Section 8 Tournament on Apr. 19 in Guntersville. The Lady Lions will compete in the Class 4A-5A state tournament this week in Mobile.
Head coach Amanda Johnson guided the team to a perfect 14-0 record.
“I just feel really blessed,” said Rylie Brooks,
Conquerors smash Skyline in opening round of state baseball playoffs
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent Coosa Christian exploded for 21 runs while allowing none in a 10-0, 11-0 doubleheader sweep of Sklyine on Thursday (Apr. 21) in the opening round of the Class 1A state baseball playoffs in Gadsden. “It was those types of games that everything came together – hitting, pitching and defense,” said Coosa […]
Students make Gadsden City Hall a classroom
By Sarrah Peters
News Editor
More than a dozen Gadsden City High School students participated in the Coosa Valley YMCA’s annual Youth in Government Municipal Day on Tuesday, April 19.
The YMCA of Coosa Valley’s Youth in Government program “gives youth the opportunity to learn firsthand about government and civic issues by taking an active role in the democratic process.”
The