Westbrook extends winning streak over Coosa
Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Ryan Scott (right) runs for a first-quarter touchdown as Coosa Christian’s Koby Roberts (9) pursues during the Warriors’ 49-12 victory in high school football last Saturday (Aug. 22) in Gadsden. By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The first play of the Westbrook Christian/Coosa Christian football game last Saturday (Aug. 22) was a harbinger of things to […]
Local runners medal at White Plains 5K
Submitted photo By Chris McCarthy/Publisher/Editor Glencoe High sophomore Katie Giles won individual first place and the Southside boys took the top spot at the White Plains Wildcat Twilight 5K Invite on August 20. Giles (pictured above) won the Class 1A-4A race with a time of 21:19.98, a full minute faster that runner Trinity Roberts of […]
Titans end skid against Etowah in a big way
Photo: Etowah High’s Trent Davis (center) is helped along by teammate Brevan Knight (right) while a host of Gadsden City defenders converge for the tackle during the Titans’ 34-0 victory in high school football on August 21 in Attalla. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor With an offense jam-packed with playmakers and a defense featuring the team’s […]
Pearce’s big night sparks Patriots’ win over Susan Moore
Courtesy of Bethany Smith Photography Eli Pearce finished with 290 total yards and four touchdowns as West End opened its 2020 season with a 27-21 victory over Susan Moore on August 21 in Walnut Grove. It was the Patriots’ first win over the Bulldogs since the 2017 season. Pearce (pictured above) was 7 of 16 […]
Seniors help Gaston end skid
Gaston opened its 2020 season on August 21 with a 38-33 victory over Asbury at Cap’n Bill Boyd Field. The win snapped a 12-gme losing streak for the Bulldogs and gave Matt Harris his first win as GHS head coach. A pair of seniors had big nights for the Bulldogs. Quarterback Josh Campbell (pictured above) […]