Lady Jackets at 2-1 on the season
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Glencoe went 2-1 earlier this week to open its season. On August 19, The Lady Yellow Jackets fell to Walter Wellborn, 23-25, 25-17, 13-15 and defeated Faith Christian, 25-9, 25-21. Against Wellborn for Glencoe, Bre Beyerle (pictured above at left) had 10 kills, seven assists, four digs and three […]
Westbrook ranked in ASWA football poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released August 25 Class 7A Rank Record Points 1. Thompson 1-0 264 2. Hoover 1-0 190 3. Auburn 1-0 174 4. Hewitt-Trussville 1-0 164 5. Central-Phenix City 1-0 132 6. Theodore 1-0 110 7. Daphne 0-0 83 8. James Clemens 1-0 63 9. Enterprise 1-0 43 10. Oak Mountain […]
West End, Etowah open volleyball season with wins
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy West End opened its season on August 19 with a 17-25, 25-20, 27-29, 25-19, 13-13 victory over Douglas in Walnut Grove. For the Lady Patriots, Payton Canady (pictured above) had seven kills, four sigs and two aces; Reagan Smith had five kills, three digs and two aces; Vannessa Alldredge […]
Southside volleyball at 4-2 on the season
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside went 2-2 at the Brewer Tournament last Saturday (Aug. 21) in Somerville. The Lady Panthers defeated Ardmore, 25-20 and 25-16, and Athens Bible, 25-16, 25-15. Southside lost to Madison Academy, 16-25, 25-21, 9-15 and Madison County, 10-25, 19-25. For the tournament for the Lady Panthers, Keelan Vice had […]
Titans’ Waldrop shines in first start
Photo: Gadsden City’s Samuel Horton (center) tackles Etowah’s Tyler Dobbs (28) as Dillon Horton (55) looks on during the Titans’ 34-0 victory in high school football on August 20 at GCHS. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) In his varsity starting debut, Gadsden City sophomore Luke Waldrop threw for three touchdowns as the Titans posted a 34-0 victory over […]
Westbrook waylays Conquerors, 52-16
Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Eric Allen runs over Coosa Christian’s Dylan Edwards during the Warriors’ 52-16 victory in high school football on August 19 in Rainbow City. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Westbrook Christian raced out to a 49-0 lead at halftime en route to a 52-16 victory over Coosa Christian on August 19 in Rainbow City. In his […]
Panthers fall short at Lincoln
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside fell to Lincoln, 14-6, in the Panthers’ season opener on August 20 at Lincoln. For Southside, Gauge Nesmith completed 11 of 18 passes for 109 yards and a touchdown. Cody Roberts (pictured above) and Maddox Parsons each had four receptions for 47 yards, with Roberts scoring a touchdown. […]
Ashville grinds down Oak Grove
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Ashville ran the ball on every one of its 45 offensive plays on the way to a 14-6 victory over host Oak Grove on August 20. The Bulldogs finished with 237 yards on the ground while punting only twice. Cole Hyatt (pictured above) rushed 12 times for 127 yards […]
Patriots come up short at Susan Moore
Photo: West End quarterback Tyler Jones (right) attempts to break free from a Susan Moore defender during the Patriots’ 31-12 loss in high school football on August 20 at Susan Moore. (Ron Balaskovitz/Sand Mountain Reporter) West End fell to Susan Moore, 31-12, in the Patriots’ season opener on August 20 at Susan Moore. Tyler Jones […]