People of Etowah – Wendy Hood
Where were you born and raised? “I was born and raised in Etowah County. I graduated from Sardis High School and Gadsden State Community College.” What is your occupation? “I have been a registered nurse for 21 years. I currently work in Critical Care at Gadsden Regional Medical Center.” Tell us about your family and […]
In & around SEC football
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 6 Review After winning its first two SEC games by a combined score of 125-3, Alabama had its closest game of the season in a 27-19 win over Texas A&M. The game was never really in doubt, but the Crimson Tide let the Aggies hang around for longer than […]
Area teams ranked in latest ASWA football poll
Released October 11 Class 7A Rank Record Points 1. Central-Phenix City 6-0 317 2. Hoover 5-1 259 3. Thompson 6-0 223 4. Hewitt-Trussville 6-0 204 5. McGill-Toolen 6-0 172 6. Auburn 5-1 134 7. Fairhope 5-1 115 8. Spain Park 4-2 71 9. Mountain Brook 4-2 52 10. Sparkman 5-1 19 Others receiving votes: Davidson […]
Bulldogs end skid with thumping of Asbury
Photo: Gaston High’s Bubba Satterfield (right) and D.J. Easley celebrate Satterfield’s touchdown during the Bulldogs’ 47-0 win over Asbury on Oct. 6. (Gary Wells) By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent The Asbury Rams of Albertville traveled to nearby Etowah County last Friday (Oct. 6) to play a Class 2A, Region 6 “home” game against Gaston. Both teams […]
Titans shut out Buckhorn for third region win
Courtesy of al.com Ryan Sparks threw three touchdown passes as Gadsden City rolled to a 41-0 Class 7A, Region 4 win over host Buckhorn last Friday (Oct. 6) in New Market. The Titans (3-4, 3-1) held Buckhorn to just 146 yards of offense. The Bucks (2-4, 0-4) only crossed midfield once. Gadsden City led 31-0 […]
Garden springs past Conquerors
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent The Coosa Christian Conquerors fell to the Spring Garden Panthers, 42-8, in a Class 1A, Region 6 contest on Friday (Oct. 6) in Gadsden. The Panthers (5-1, 4-0) set the tone early on as they marched down the field for a 10-play, 58-yard scoring drive to start the game. Running back […]
Lions keep rolling with fourth straight win
By Taylor Beck/Sand Mountain Reporter Sardis earned its fourth consecutive win last Friday (Oct. 6) in Huntsville. The Lions improved to 4-2 overall and 3-0 in Class 4A, Region 7 with a 43-14 victory over Westminster Christian. Sardis led the Wildcats 43-0 through the third quarter behind the efforts of a stingy Lion defense and […]
Warriors rally past Collinsville in region tilt
By Kelsey Daenen/Fort Payne Times-Journal The Collinsville Panthers took a 33-10 loss to the visiting Westbrook Christian Warriors last Friday in Class 2A, Region 6 action. The first quarter was even play with both teams making mistakes, including multiple fumbles. Collinsville’s Kaleb Jones scored on a 1-yard touchdown run in the first five minutes of […]
Hokes Bluff, Etowah notch region wins
Ninth-ranked Hokes Bluff (5-1, 3-1) held off Oneonta, 27-21, to win its fourth straight game last Friday (Oct. 6). The Eagle defense made a late goal line stand to secure the Class 4A, Region 5 victory. For Hokes Bluff (5-1, 3-1) quarterback Landon Johnson was 6-of-13 in passing for 158 yards and touchdown passes for […]