In & around SEC baseball
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent NCAA College World Series Review For the first time in school history, the Florida Gators are the college baseball national champions. The Gators defeated SEC rival LSU in the College World Series finals to secure their first title. Florida won the opening game, 4-3, behind seven solid innings from starting pitching […]
Coosa’s Hampton highlights All-Messenger softball team
By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor Unlike the past few years, there wasn’t much doubt as to which player meant the most to her team in local high school softball for the 2017 season. Coosa Christian’s Alaina Hampton bashed, belted and blasted her way to Player of the Year honors for The Messenger’s All-Area softball team The […]
Etowah’s Dunn leads off All-Messenger baseball team
By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor Etowah High senior Eli Dunn was the source of much frustration for opposing hitters and pitchers alike this past baseball season. On the mound, the hard-throwing righthander went 8-2 with a 1.38 ERA while twirling four shutouts and racking up 70 strikeouts. At the plate, he collected 34 hits, 28 RBI, […]
Former Titan holds football camp for local youths
2009 Gadsden City High School graduate and current Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick addresses local youths at the conclusion of his 5th Annual 21 Kids Football Camp. Standing to Kirkpatrick’s right is Cincinnati Bengals recevier A.J. Green and standing to his right is Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Antonio Brown. By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor Dre Kirkpatrick was […]
Goodyear Car & Tractor Show weathers early rain showers
Photo: Weaver’s Chris Williams and his cherry-red 1970 Z28 Camaro won the Committee’s Choice Award in the car category at the 14th Annual Goodyear Car & Tractor Show. The 14th Annual Goodyear Car & Tractor Show overcame a soggy start to finish with a flourish last Saturday (June 24). The event attracted 118 entrants to […]