2016 Football Preview: Bulldogs re-sized and re-fitted

By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor Gaston High head football coach Swane Morris likened part of his offseason work on the roster as assembling the pieces of a puzzle. “We’re having to move different people around to different spots, and hopefully we won’t be short a piece when we’re finished,” he said. “We’ll see if our kids […]
2016 Football Preview: Patriots have postseason in their sights

By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor Kyle Davis knows that last season’s six-win season was an important stepping-stone for his program. That being said, West End’s third year head football coach believes his program is more than ready to ascend the next rung on the ladder. “We want to make the playoffs,” said Davis. “It’s been a […]
2016 Messenger Football Preview: new leaves are turning over in Conqueror country

By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor New Coosa Christian football coach Chris Sanders is teaching his team to pay attention to detail in an effort to get back in the winning column. “If we can do that and limit mistakes, that is half the battle,” he said. “I want us to focus on one thing and get […]