A Lifetime of Praise
By Toni Ford The last five Psalms – 146 to 150 – are considered “hallelujah psalms” that focus our attention on praising the Lord. Psalm 146 begins with a vow to praise God throughout life and is filled with hope as a result of all God’s promises to His children. In this psalm, we are […]
In & around SEC football – Week 7 previews, predictions
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 6 Review Alabama didn’t particularly play well but still dominated Arkansas, 65-31, on the road. Tua Tagovailoa had another superb performance as he completed 10-of-13 passes for 334 yards, four touchdowns and no interceptions. Damien Harris rushed for 111 yards and two scores, while Jerry Jeu-dy caught four passes […]
Hokes Bluff, Etowah ranked in Oct. 10 ASWA football poll
Class 7A Rank Record Points 1. Central-Phenix City 7-0 313 2. Hewitt-Trussville 6-1 249 3. Thompson 5-1 195 4. Auburn 6-0 185 5. Hoover 4-2 172 6. McGill-Toolen 5-1 136 7. Mountain Brook 6-0 114 8. Austin 5-1 86 9. Theodore 5-1 50 10. James Clemens 4-2 20 Others receiving votes: Vestavia Hills (4-2) 11, […]
Local players featured in Week 6 Prep Football Spotlight
Photo courtesy of Alex Chaney Several area football players were recognized in the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Prep Spotlight for Week 6 of the 2018 season. Coosa Christian senior quarterback Caiden Lipscomb was 27-of-50 passing for 429 yards and three touchdowns (66, 24 and 14 yards) in the Conquerors’ 70-27 loss to Falkville. Junior […]
Gadsden State’s Spradley named ACCC Player of the Week
Gadsden State freshman outside hitter Taylor Spradley (pictured above) was named Alabama Community College Conference Volleyball Player of the Week for Oct. 1-7. The Alexandria native helped the Lady Cardinals to an 8-4 record on the week while recording 81 kills, 15 digs, and eight blocks. For the season, Spradley currently is first in the […]
Southside wins fourth straight county volleyball title
Photo: The Southside High School volleyball team gathers for a photo after winning the Etowah County School Tournament championship last Saturday (Oct. 6) at Sardis. Pictured, kneeling, from left: Lily Anderson, Lauren Hunt, Alexis Thompson, Marianna Coley. Standing, from left: Sidney Yancey, Maggie Bell, Macie Williams, Hailey Hendon, Makayla Moore. The Southside High School volleyball […]
Blue Devils get past Pell City, 8-6
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent With the game on the line last Friday (Oct. 5), Etowah High head football coach Drew Noles knew he could trust his defense to come through with a stop. The Class 5A, No. 2 Blue Devils (7-0) led Pell City 8-6 with 3:51 remaining, and the Panthers (2-4) had just picked […]
James Clemens takes down Titans, 50-28
Photo: Gadsden City defenders, including Marlon Brasher (7), Tyron Tripp (21) and Jovari Sumpter (99), pursue James Clemens’ Aaron Boone during the Titan’s 50-28 loss in high school football on Oct. 5 at GCHS. (Courtesy of Travis Greene) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The good news for the Gadsden City High faithful last Friday (Oct. 5) was […]
Gaston remains winless after region loss to Cleveland
By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent The Cleveland Panthers evened their record at 3-3 and 2-2 on the season with a 62-12 Class 2A, Region 6 win over the Gaston Bulldogs last Friday (Oct. 5). The game appeared to be a shootout with both teams scoring early in the opening quarter. Cleveland’s Da’Quarrius Phillips scored on an […]