In & around SEC football: Conference championship game recap
By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent SEC Championship Recap Georgia took a 10-0 first quarter lead over Alabama last Saturday, and it looked like the Bulldogs were going to cruise to a perfect regular season entering the playoffs. Alabama quickly figured out the elite Georgia defense, however, and the Crimson Tide dominated the final three quarters en […]
Ashville High runners receive state championship rings
Chris McCarthy/Messenger Five current and former Ashville High School student-athletes were honored on December 7 with their state championship rings from the AHSAA Class 4A state track and field meet in May. AHS junior Emma Drinkard won gold medals in the 400-meter dash and the 4×800-meter relay, AHS junior Joe Stevens won the gold medal […]
Girls basketball roundup
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Westbrook Christian beat West End, 59-19 last Tuesday (Dec. 7) in Walnut Grove. Brielle Wood led the Lady Warriors with 18 points. Gadsden City improved to 9-4 on the season with a 39-36 victory over Albertville last Tuesday (Dec. 7). Jaedyn Sharp paced the Lady Titans with 10 points, […]
Boys basketball roundup
Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Despite Hayden Peek’s double-double of 20 points and 14 rebounds, Coosa Christian fell to Faith Christian, 62-60, last Tuesday (Dec. 7) in Gadsden. John David Justus and Ty Sims each 10 points for the Conquerors, while D.J. Mackey added seven. Justus grabbed seven rebounds, while Mackey cleared five. Peek […]
Local teams ranked in ASWA basketball poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released December 9 Girls Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. Vestavia Hills 3. Davidson 4. Bob Jones 5. Sparkman 6. Hewitt-Trussville 7. Foley 8. Fairhope 9. Auburn 10. Theodore Class 6A 1. Hazel Green 2. Park Crossing 3. Mortimer Jordan 4. Hartselle 5. Cullman 6. Chelsea 7. Gulf Shores 8. […]
Casting on the Coosa: Of bass chasers and cold rear ends
By Marty Dixon/Staff correspondent It has been a while – since early June, in fact – since my last foray into the journalism ranks, although what I do hardly qualifies as journalism; it’s rather more of the ramblings of old fisherman and grandpa. I took a break for a while but I’m trying to get […]
Glencoe’s Higdon signs with Coastal Alabama
Photo: Glencoe High School senior Kaylee Higdon signs a softball scholarship with Coastal Alabama East Community College on December 3. Pictured, sitting, from left: Coastal Alabama East assistant softball coach Jeri Beasley, Kaylee, Kaylee’s mom Stacie Causey, Kaylee’s stepdad Jason Causey, Kaylee’s sister Hylan Higdon. Standing, from left: GHS softball coach Drew Harris, GHS softball […]
Southside’s Morton signs with Jacksonville State soccer
Photo: Southside High School senior Alana Morton signs a soccer scholarship with Jacksonville State University on December 2. Pictured, sitting, from left: Alana’s brother Hunter, Alana’s dad Joseph Morton, Alana, Alana’s mom Alex James. Standing, from left: SHS girls soccer coach Tiffany Cargill, Hoover/Vestavia Soccer Club coach Kat Nichols. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor […]