Franklin notches hat trick as Southside dispatches Leeds in first round
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Isaac Franklin (pictured above) finished with three goals and two assists in Southside’s 8-2 victory over Leeds in the first round of the Class 4A/5A boys soccer state playoffs on April 26 at Barney Hood Stadium. The Panthers (17-2) host Springville Tuesday (Apr. 3) in a second rounds match. […]
Boaz sweeps Blue Devils in second round
Photo: Etowah High’s Caleb Freeman (right) and Boaz catcher Alex Holland collide at home plate during the Blue Devils’ 5-4 loss in the second round of the Class 5A state baseball playoffs on April 26 in Attalla. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Etowah High baseball team left one too many ducks on the pond […]
Panthers knock off Russellville, head to state quarterfinals
Photo: Brennan Stokes (left) and Brock Ford helped Southside post a 4-1 win over Russellville in game three of the teams’ Class 5A second round baseball series last Saturday (Apr. 27). (Chris McCarthy/Messenger file photo) By Craig Thomas/Florence Times Daily For the first time since 2014, Russellville won’t be part of the Class 5A state […]
Westbrook sweeps Section, moves to quarterfinals
Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Andrew Dutton delivers a pitch during the Warriors’ sweep over Section in the second round of the Class 2A state playoffs on Apr. 26 in Rainbow City. (Mike Goodson/Messenger) By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent The Westbrook Christian baseball team appear to be on a crusade. After out-scoring Vincent by a 32-0 margin in […]
Titans swept by Bob Jones in first round
Courtesy of al.com Gadsden City was swept by Bob Jones, 19-6 and 8-0, in the first round of the Class 7A state baseball playoffs on April 26 in Madison. The Patriots scored 10 runs in the first inning of Game 1. John-Michael Riley finished 2-for-2 with a home run, two walks and five RBI. Dylan […]