Area players named to 2A, All-Region 6 football team
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several local high school football players were recently named to the Class 2A, All-Region 6 team. Selected from Westbrook Christian were senior running back Karmichael Cattling (pictured above), senior offensive lineman Hayes Wiggins, junior offensive lineman C.J. Townsel and junior kicker Layton Crawford. Representing West End were junior receiver […]
Locals make Class 4A, All-Region 6 football team
Photo:.Etowah High’s Bennett Nance (making the tackle)) and Jaylon Billingsley (72) were two of several area players named to the Class 4A, All-Region 6 football team. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) A number of local high school football players were named to the Class 4A, All-Region 6 team. Making the first team offense were Etowah senior receiver Omareon […]
Locals compete at Holiday Invitational meet
Photo: Gadsden City’s Cameron Rolley competes in the 400-meter run during the Holiday Invitational track and field meet on December 11 at the Birmingham CrossPlex. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Several local track and field athletes placed in the top 10 at the Holiday Invitational last Saturday (Dec. 11) at the Birmingham CrossPlex. Westbrook Christian’s Carl Henry earned […]
Southside grad named to All-America team
Photo courtesy of Keiser (Fla.) University 2019 Southside High School graduate and Keiser (Fla.) University freshman Grace McClellan was recently named to the 2021 United Soccer Coaches NAIA Women’s All-America honorable mention team. As a goalkeeper for the NAIA Lady Hawks this past sea-son, McClellan allowed only 15 goals in 19 games with a 78 […]
Legals for 12/17/2021 – 12/23/2021
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE Default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness secured by that certain real estate mortgage executed by JOE BAKER and wife, ELISSA BAKER, to THOMAS MARION CHORON, SR. and wife, ANDREA RUTH CHORON, dated March 9, 2021 and recorded in Instrument No.: 3517519 in the Office of the Judge of […]
New park opens in Stowers Hill area
City of Attalla Mayor Larry Means (pictured third from right) and Attalla City Council members gather for a photo at the new Stowers Hill Park. Katie Bohannon/Messenger. By Izack Seahorn, Staff Correspondent Attalla residents looking for a new place to stretch their legs have a new facility at their disposal. Mayor Larry Means recently announced […]
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, […]