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) […]
Casting on the Coosa: Fending off autograph seekers and a few sound bites
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent Since we last spoke, I got in a few days of decent fishing. Of course, I extended my streak of misfortunes by setting my hook into a tree on two different occasions. I managed to keep my composure and fished an area that I had not fished at a while. My […]
The hunting chronicles: Ode to a fallen pecan tree in East Gadsden
By Bobby Dale Welch/Staff Correspondent I spent some time over the last week or so down Memory Lane, specifically Maryland Avenue in East Gadsden. My parents had a pecan tree fall in their backyard and I was fortunate to have some time to help clean it up. Reflecting on this past week, it was much […]
2020 High School Football Preview: GCHS Titans looking to rebound with fresh outlook
GCHS SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from right: Da’Quandaio Daniel, Sebastian Messer, Ra’Tavious Hicks, Caleb Parmer, Tristan Scripps, Orrin Brock, Rashad Johnson, Alija Bell, Caleb Harris, J’Monte Lee, Jayden Lawson, Calvin Wilson, JaQuan Woods. Standing, from left: Zykerrius Marshall, Kohiton Sandridge, Jahemn Norris, Brady Troup, Zion Kirby, Wesley Stone, Rod Orr, Cameron Moore, Jermaine Edwards, Elijah […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Nelson primed to lead Panthers to promised land
SOUTHSIDE SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from left: Shaun Davis, Connor Rowland, Jason Garrett, Hayden Fry, Hunter Sitz, Aulden Battles, Michael Rich, Dakota Stevenson, Will Warrick, Jacob Gaskey. Standing, from left: Coadale Walls, Eli Martin, Noah Miles, Austin Rainey, Maddox Parsons, Hayden Robertson, Haden Aldredge, Joran Wells, Garrett Orr, Lukas Johnson. (Not pictured: Carnel Davis, C.J. […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Sardis plugs in young talent to replenish roster
SARDIS SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from left: Andrew Blackwell, Tyler Chanie, Brody Love, Dylan Holcomb, Garrett Howington. Standing, from left: Justin Golden, Torin Bright, Peyton Wherwein, Carson Grant, Jackson Burns. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor It’s safe to say that the 2020 Sardis High football team required a bit of re-tooling. The Lions enter the season […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Blue Devils are Locked and loaded
ETOWAH SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from left: Kyshawn Hunter, NyNy Davis, Chris Harden, Ethan Foster, Dezmin Blair. Standing, from left: Aidan Gooden, Toby Camp, Trevor Gladden, Brevin Knight, Ollie Finch, Trent Davis. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor First-year Etowah High coach Ryan Locke is looking to write a new chapter in the Blue Devils’ rich […]
2020 High School Football Preview: Shea Monroe set to lead Ashville out of wilderness
ASHVILLE SENIORS. Pictured above, kneeling, from left: Luke Harris, Adrianne Hernandez, Anthony Zito. Standing, from left: Clay Keller, Hayden Phillips, Gabe Sawyer, J.J. McGinnis. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Shea Monroe Express is up and running in northeastern St. Clair County. The former Westbrook Christian football coach was hired in May to take over […]