Hokes Bluff falls short in Class 3A subregionals
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Jordan Presley (23) defends Sylvania’s Timothy Bullock during the Eagles’ 59-49 loss in the Class 3A subregional playoffs on Tuesday, Feb. 15. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor In the end, not nearly enough shots fell through the net for the Hokes Bluff boys basketball team last Tuesday (Feb. 15). […]
Trammell’s big play sends Sardis to regionals
Photo: Sardis High’s Kytha Edwards (5) celebrates with Belle Trammell following Trammell’s winning shot during the Lady Lions’ 32-31 victory over Fairview in the Class 5A subregional playoffs history last Monday (Feb. 14) in Sardis City. (Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter) By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter The Class 5A, No. 8 Sardis varsity girls […]
Lady Panthers win Golden Goal tournament
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy The Southside High girls soccer team defeated Class 7A Smiths Station, 6-4 in penalty kicks to win the Golden Goal Tournament on February 12 at the Sand Mountain Park in Albertville. Alana Morton scored the Lady Panthers’ lone goal in regulation in the first half, assisted by Ziniah Hardy. […]
Local JSU faithful show out for Coach Rod
Photo: Jacksonville State University head football coach Rich Rodriguez (left) has a word with former Glencoe High and JSU standout quarterback Ed Lett during a meet-and-greet on February 9 in downtown Gadsden. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Gadsden laid out quite the welcome mat for Rich Rodriguez on February 9. Local Jacksonville State boosters […]
Eagles win area basketball championship
Photo: Hokes Bluff basketball team members and coaches gather for a photo after defeating Geraldine in the Class 3A, Area 10 Tournament championship game on February 11. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) Hokes Bluff shot 64 percent from the 3-point line and 92 percent from the free throw line en route to a 50-45 victory over […]
Ashville, Southside wrestlers win at Super Sectionals
Photo courtesy of Becky Staples Photography Three Ashville wrestlers placed first and two others came in second to help the Bulldogs finish runner-up at the AHSAA Class 1A-4A North Super Sectionals on Saturday, Feb. 12, at Bill Harris Arena in Birmingham. The Bulldogs finished with 178 points, 14 behind Ohatchee and 14 ahead of Deshler. […]
Gadsden Runners Club celebrates 10 years of contributing to community
Runners prepare to compete in Dasche For The Stache hosted by Gadsden Runners Club. Photo courtesy of Gadsden Runners Club. By Katie Bohannon, News Editor Over the past decade, one small social running group raised and reinvested over $100,000 into the Etowah County community. As the Gadsden Runners Club celebrates its 10-year anniversary, members reflect […]
Sardis wins first-ever area championship
Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney The Sardis girls basketball team’s historic season was extended by at least one more game last Thursday (Feb. 10) in Sardis City. The Lady Lions defeated Douglas, 67-53, in the finals of the Class 5A Area 13 Tournament. It was the program’s first-ever area championship under the current format. […]
Beck Field House receives overdue upgrade
Photo: Pictured above is the new cooling/heating pipe covered in Cardinal red at Beck Field House in the campus of Gadsden State Community College. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the first time in the 53-year history of Beck Field House, Gadsden State student-athletes, coaches and fans will not wilt iwhen the summer/early fall […]