In & around SEC football
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Iron Bowl Review Alabama utilized a monstrous second half to turn a 17-14 halftime lead into a 52-21 victory over Auburn in the Iron Bowl last week-end in Tuscaloosa. UA quarterback Tua Tagovailoa likely secured the Heisman Trophy with his performance as he completed 25-of-32 passes for 324 yards and five […]
Lettermen of the USA honors USMC combat veteran
Photo: Lettermen of the USA founder and 1983 Southside High School graduate Darryl Fuhrman (left), presents an autographed football to USMC Retired Corporal Terry O’Reilly on Nov. 10 in Huntsville. The Lettermen of the USA presented Retired USMC Corporal, Terry O’Reilly with an autographed University of Notre Dame football on Saturday, Nov. 10 at the […]
Gadsden City cagers sweep Clay-Chalkville
Photo: Gadsden City’s Calvin Williams (right) looks for an open teammate during the Titans’ 48-39 victory over Clay-Chalkville last Tuesday (Nov. 27). (Mike Goodson) By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent The Gadsden City girls basketball team placed four players in double figures on their way to a 52-39 win over visiting Clay-Chalkville last Tuesday (Nov. 27). Adrianna […]
Miscues costly as Hokes Bluff comes up short in Class 4A third round
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Jack Busch (71) and Will Clemons (7) zero in on Deshler quarterback Channing Marmann during the Eagles’ 20-14 loss in the Class 4A state football quarterfinals on Nov. 23. (Alex Chaney) By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Three costly turnovers spoiled Class 4A No. 3 Hokes Bluff’s chances to reach the state semifinals in […]
Blue Devils fall to Central Clay County in Class 5A quarterfinals
Photo: Etowah High’s William Cox (34) provides blocking for Trent Davis (3) as Central Clay County’s Michael Garrett (2) pursues during the Blue Devils’35-13 loss in the Class 5A state football quarterfinals last Friday (Nov. 23) in Attalla. (Gary Wells) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The stingy Etowah defense finally met its match last Friday (Nov. 23) in […]
In & around SEC football – Week 13 previews
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 12 Review For the first time all season, Alabama didn’t lead at halftime last Saturday (Nov. 17). It’s not totally surprising the Crimson Tide’s first half streak came to an end, but it’s astounding that The Citadel was the team that ended said streak. Alabama won the game, 50-17, […]
Etowah’s Davis, Hokes Bluff’s Meads recognized by AHSAA
A pair of local players were recognized in the AHSAA Prep Football Spotlight for the second round of the state playoffs on Nov. 16. Etowah sophomore cornerback Ny Ny Davis (pictured above) blocked two punts – both of which led to touchdowns – as the Blue Devils remained undefeated with a 24-14 victory over Center […]
Hokes Bluff shuts down North Jackson, heads to state quarterfinals
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Braydon Hill catches a pass during the Eagles’ 33-13 victory over North Jackson in the second round of the Class 4A state football playoffs last Friday (Nov. 16) in Stevenson. (Alex Chaney) By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent From the opening kickoff, Class 4A No. 3 Hokes Bluff sent a loud, thunderous message to […]
Special teams play big role in Etowah win over Center Point
Photo: Etowah High’s NyNy Davis (1) blocks a punt by Center Point’s Chris Sykes during the Blue Devils’ 24-14 victory in the second round of the Class 5A state football playoffs last Friday (Nov. 16) in Birmingham. (Al.com/Butch Dill) By Adam Crocker/Sports Correspondent A pair of touchdowns by the special teams sparked Etowah High to […]