Gadsden State competes at ACCC volleyball tournament
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gadsden State went 0-2 at the Alabama Community College Conference Tournament last weekend in Hanceville. The Lady Cardinals (11-19, 10-10) lost to Snead State, 25-23, 25-21, 25-15 on October 29, then fell to Bishop State, 21-25, 24-26, 25-16, 27-25, 8-15 on October 30. For the tournament for Gadsden State, […]
Blue Devils dispatch Southside
Photo: Etowah’s Tyler Dobbs (left) is tackles by Southside’s Ethan Light during the Blue Devils’ 27-14 victory in high school football on October 29 in Attalla. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Etowah defeated Southside for the fourth time in the past five years with a 27-14 victory on October 29 in Attalla. For the Blue Devils (6-4, 5-1), […]
Griffin eclipses 200 yards in Hokes Bluff win over Sardis
Photo: Hokes Bluff ‘s Tucker Griffin (19) encounters Sardis’ Case Martin (21) and Alex Davis (25) during the Eagles’ 42-12 victory in high school football on October 29 in Sardis City. (Alex Chaney Photography) Tucker Griffin rushed for over 200 yards and scored three touchdowns as Hokes Bluff wrapped up its season with a 42-12 […]
Keck, Cattling run wild for Westbrook
Messenger file photo by Colin Edwards A 200-plus yard rushing performance from Asher Keck helped Westbrook Christian close out its season with a 37-25 victory over Donoho on October 29 in Anniston. Keck (pictured above) finished with 234 yards and two touchdowns on 21 attempts. Karmichael Cattling had 20 carries for 105 yards and three […]
Ashville posts first winning record in 16 years
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Ashville clinched its first winning season since 2005 with a 33-6 victory over Weaver on October 29 at AHS. The Bulldogs (6-4, 2-4) outgained the Bearcats 307 to 188 in total yardage, including a 294 to 109 edge on the ground. Jalen Williams paced the Ashville ground game with […]
Yellow Jackets, Conquerors come up short
Messenger file photo by Gary Wells Glencoe ended its season on October 29 with a 49-13 loss to Plainview in Rainsville. Nolan Fairley and Levi Long (pictured above) each scored a rushing touchdown in the second quarter for the Yellow Jackets (1-9, 1-7), Fairley from two yards out and Long from 43 yards away. Long […]
Annual Dasche for the Stache 5K celebrates nine years advocating for men’s health
Runners participate in a previous Dasche for the Stache 5K in downtown Gadsden. Photo courtesy of Dave Hyatt. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor While November signifies men’s health awareness month nationwide and abroad, one annual event generates knowledge, understanding and advocacy for men a little closer to home. Dasche for the Stache 5K celebrates its […]
Southside student wins Belk t-shirt design contest, receives $2,500 school donation
Gadsden Belk store manager Lorrie Phillippi (left), congratulates contest winner Ally Acker (middle) alongside Southside High School principal Julie Tucker (right). Photo courtesy of Belk. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Local Southside High School student Ally Acker just added “award-winning fashion designer” to her resume. As hundreds of hand-drawn t-shirt designs flooded Belk stores nationwide, […]