Lions leap past Gaston in county boys tournament
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent The Sardis Lions jumped out to an 18-6 first quarter lead and never looked back in disposing of the Gaston Bulldogs 77-43, in boys varsity action in the Etowah County Basketball Tournament last Thursday (Jan. 18) at Hokes Bluff. Sardis head coach Van Owens was proud of the way his team […]
Lady Jackets sting West End in county tournament
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent The Class 3A No. 9 Glencoe Lady Yellow Jackets placed three players in double figures on their way to a 70-38 victory over the West End Lady Patriots in the Etowah County Basketball Tournament last Thursday (Jan. 18) at Hokes Bluff. “We played sloppy at times but we took care of […]
In & around SEC basketball
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 3 Review The Crimson Tide capped off its best week of the season with a 76-71 win over Auburn in Coleman Coliseum last Wednesday (Jan. 17). Alabama ended Auburn’s 14-game winning streak and did so without leading scorer Collin Sexton. Freshman guard John Petty scored 27 points to lead […]
Southside, Hokes Bluff, Glencoe girls ranked in latest ASWA basketball poll
Released January 18 GIRLS Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Spain Park 3. Sparkman 4. Hewitt-Trussville 5. James Clemens 6. Huffman 7. Mountain Brook 8. Alma Bryant 9. Davidson 10. McGill-Toolen Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. LeFlore 3. Ramsay 4. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 5. Southside 6. Blount 7. Hartselle 8. Brewer 9. Center Point 10. Austin Class […]
Etowah County Tournament dates, games times re-scheduled
Due to the Etowah County Schools closings on Jan. 16 and 17, the dates and times for the Etowah County Schools varsity basketball tournament have been re-scheduled at Hokes Bluff High School. On Thursday, Jan. 18, the Glencoe and West End girls will play at 3:30 p.m., followed by the Southside and Sardis boys at […]
Yellow Jackets top West End in in county tournament
Photo: Glencoe High’s Brandon Bishop (left) goes in for a layup as West End’s Nick Campbell (3) and Marcus Strickland (20) defend during the Yellow Jackets’ 73-48 win in the opening round of the Etowah County Schools boys basketball tournament on Monday (Jan. 15) at Hokes Bluff. By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Glencoe shook off a poor […]
Lady Lions breeze past Gaston
Photo: Sardis High’s Kaylee Harraid shoots between Gaston’s Kaytlin Thrasher (left) and Amayiah Hill during the Lady Lions’ 54-19 victory in the opening round of the Etowah County Schools girls basketball tournament on Monday (Jan. 15) at Hokes Bluff. (Photo by Gary Wells) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Sardis made quick work of Gaston in the opening […]
Lady Yellow Jackets upend Hokes Bluff
Glencoe High’s Anna Beth Giles (4) drives to the basket as Hokes Bluff’s Madison Ingram defends during the Lady Yellow Jackets’ 40-33 win in girls basketball on Jan. 12 at GHS. (Photo by Gary Wells).
Eagles fly past Glencoe
Glencoe High’s Colton Stone (4) drives in for a layup as Hokes Bluff’s Braydon Hill defends during the Eagles’ 65-47 victory in boys basketball on Jan. 12 at GHS. (Photo by Gary Wells).