Sardis volleyball opens season with home tri-match
Sardis High’s Harlee Vincent (15) and Lili Underwood block a tip by Ashville’s Ryleigh Waid during a volleyball tri-match on August 20 in Sardis City. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger)
Casting on the Coosa: A rescue mission and a shout out to The Catch King
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent Believe it or not, I managed to catch a few fish this past week. I got our on the water on Friday, and while flipping down a bank on the river I noticed a pontoon boat floating down toward me as other boats drove by. I did not think much of […]
The hunting chronicles: There’s nothing like a “first deer” excitement
By Bobby Dale Welch/Staff Correspondent It’s about time of year. It’s time to bush hog those food plots, put the finishing touches on that dove field and don’t forget to fling some arrows down range. A friend and I were talking this week about how much we used to practice with our bows. After much […]
Etowah ranked in ASWA football poll
Released August 26 Class 7A Rank Record Points 1. Thompson 1-0 276 2. Hewitt-Trussville 1-0 196 3. Hoover 1-0 195 4. Central-Phenix City 0-1 143 5. Auburn 1-0 141 6. Fairhope 1-0 120 7. Prattville 1-0 62 8. Dothan 0-0 56 9. James Clemens 0-1 39 10. Austin 1-0 32 Others receiving votes: Spain Park […]
Southside gives Nelson first win
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent The Gary Nelson era at Southside got off to a rollicking start after the Panthers defeated Lincoln, 40-27, on August 21 at Keith Howard Memorial Stadium. Southside senior running back Carnel Davis rushed for 222 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries, including a 37-yard score in the fourth quarter to […]
Ashville rallies past Oak Grove, 14-13
By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Trailing 13-0 midway through the second half, Ashville scored a pair of touchdowns within three minutes to pull out a 14-13 victory over Oak Grove in the Bulldogs’ season opener on August 21 at AHS. Ashville’s first score came late in the third quarter when junior quarterback Dylan Harris ran it in […]
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 […]