In & around SEC football – Bowl Previews II
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Friday, Dec. 27 Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman North Carolina vs. Temple (+5). Expectations were low for Mack Brown’s first season back in Chapel Hill, but his Tar Heels exceeded them and finished 6-6. Brown had a very successful tenure during his first stint at North Carolina and parlayed that […]
Area gridders named to ASWA all-state football team
By Chris McCarthyPublisher/Editor Sixteen area student-athletes recently received statewide recognition for their standout production during the 2019 high school football season. The Alabama Sports Writers Association’s All-State football team featured four local players on the first team, five on the second team and six on the honorable mention list. Making the cut at first team […]
Titans’ Wright, Merrick sign football scholarships
Photo: Gadsden City High School seniors DeRickey Wright and Allen Merrick signed college football scholarships on Dec. 18 at the GCHS library. Pictured, sitting, from left: Christina Henderson, Wright, Merrick, Joame Cooper, Catrina Merrick, Iriall Merrick. Standing, from left: GCHS athletic director Todd Lamberth, GCHS head football coach Ali Smith. By Chris McCarthyPublisher/Editor A pair […]
Sardis’ Hopper signs with South Alabama
Photo: Sardis High School senior Jacob Hopper signed a football scholarship with the University of South Alabama on Dec. 19 at the SHS gym. Pictured, sitting, from left: Jacob’s dad Jody, Jacob, Jacob’s mom Tabatha. Standing, from left: SHS assistant football coach Clay Wright, SHS assistant football coach Ty Harris, SHS assistant football coach Matt […]