In & around SEC basketball – NCAA Tournament Weekend 1 Recap, Weekend 2 Preview
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Seven teams from the Southeastern Conference made the NCAA Tournament, and four of the seven schools advanced to the Sweet 16. Kentucky, Tennessee, LSU and Auburn are all playing this weekend for a chance to make the Elite Eight and possibly a Final Four. Florida also won its first-round game, and […]
Etowah’s Jamin Graham highlights All-Messenger boys basketball team
Messenger file photo by Gary Wells By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Just as he was for the school’s football team this past fall, Jamin Graham (pictured above) was a model of consistency for the Etowah High boys basketball team. With the 6’6” senior center averaging 11 points and 10 rebounds a game while most often drawing a […]
Glencoe’s Anna Beth Giles leads off All-Messenger girls basketball team
Messenger file photo by Gary Wells By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Although the Glencoe High girls basketball team was far from a one-player show this past season, Anna Beth Giles served as the sparkplug for the Lady Yellow Jackets’ engine. The junior point guard (pictured above) averaged 14 points, 5.1 assists and 4.3 rebounds while helping the […]
Area teams ranked in ASWA baseball poll
Released March 28 Baseball Class 7A 1. Smiths Station 2. Bob Jones 3. Oak Mountain 4. Hoover 5. Auburn 6. McGill-Toolen 7. Mountain Brook 8. James Clemens 9. Hewitt-Trussville 10. Austin Class 6A 1. Russell County 2. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa 3. Oxford 4. Faith Academy 5. Spanish Fort 6. Wetumpka 7. Hazel Green 8. Saraland 9. Homewood […]
Westbrook’s Wethington signs with North Georgia
Photo: Westbrook Christian senior William Wethington (pictured sitting at center) recently signed a golf scholarship with the University of North Georgia. Pictured sitting with Will are his mom Melissa and dad Matt. Pictured standing are sisters Elizabeth (left) and Caroline. By Chris McCarthy/Publisher/Editor Will Wethington’s future became a little bit brighter on March 21. The […]
Glencoe’s Burns signs with Southern Union
Glencoe High senior Evan Burns recently signed a volleyball scholarship with Southern Union Community College in Wadley. Burns was named to the All-Etowah County team after she helped the Lady Yellow Jackets finish 34-25 and qualify for the Elite Eight state tournament. Pictured, sitting from left: Evan’s brother Garrett, Evan’s dad Todd, Evan, Evan’s mom […]
Southside grad Nails recognized
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy 2017 Southside High graduate and UAH sophomore Hunter Nails recently was named Gulf South Conference Track Athlete of the Week. At the Mississippi State Bulldog Relays this past weekend, Nails finished fourth in the 1500-meter run at 3:55.14 was a member of the Chargers’ 800-meter relay team that broke […]
Hokes Bluff grad sets PR at Jacksonville State track meet
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy 2017 Hokes Bluff High School graduate and Jacksonville State sophomore Tylynn Register finish sixth overall out of 37 competitors at the Al Schmidt Bulldogs Relays last Saturday (Mar. 23) at Mississippi State. Register set a new personal record of 1:04.09 in the 400-meter hurdle event, shaving more than a […]