Westbrook’s Martin maintains the pace and keeps the faith
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Josh Bean/For AHSAA Westbrook Christian senior Jackson Martin spent years suffering from mysterious “episodes” near the end of his long-distance races in cross country and track, instances that robbed him of finishes and put his running career in jeopardy. Quite simply, Martin became the runner who couldn’t run […]
Casting on the Coosa: Fishing lessons from a heron
By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent We’ve experienced various and sundry types of weather over the past seven days, but it seemed to affect the fishermen moreso than the fish. Last Saturday we had 35-degree weather in the morning with 25-m.p.h. wind in the afternoon compared to 75 degrees on Tuesday. It’s like like riding a rollercoaster. […]
Etowah, Westbrook ranked in latest ASWA baseball poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released April 14 Baseball Class 7A 1. Hewitt-Trussville 2. Auburn 3. Central-Phenix City 4. Bob Jones 5. Prattville 6. Daphne 7. Oak Mountain 8. Hoover 9. Tuscaloosa County 10. Spain Park Class 6A 1. Hartselle 2. Saraland 3. Oxford 4. Gulf Shores 5. Mountain Brook 6. Hueytown 7. Gardendale […]
Local baseball roundup
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Coosa Christian defeated Gaylesville, 6-4, in Class 1A, Area 12 action last Thursday (April 14). For the Conquerors, Brody Nelson went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored, while Thomas Skaggs went 2-for-3 with a double and three RBI. Blaine West scored three runs. Sardis split […]
Area softball roundup
Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Hokes Bluff finished with 10 hits in a 15-1 victory over Collinsville last Thursday (April 14). Gracie Blair, Abby Payne, and Kileigh Blackwell all had multiple hits for the Lady Eagles. Blackwell earned the win on the mound, allowing four hits, one run and one walk while striking out […]