Local players, coach make ASWA All-State baseball teams
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Ten local players were recently named to the 2022 Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State baseball teams. Five players made the first team, one was selected to the second team and four received honorable mention recognition. Etowah’s Blake Bone (pictured above) was named Class 4A Coach […]
New Gadsden State AD wide open since hiring
Submitted photo By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Since officially opening his office on June 1, Gadsden State’s new athletic director and baseball coach has remained in the fast lane with few downshifts and even less pit stops. “You’ve got to hit the ground running at full speed,” said Blake Lewis, who is currently on the recruiting […]
Gadsden State women’s basketball wins top academic award
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy The Gadsden State women’s basketball team earned Alabama Community College Conference’s Academic Team of the Year within the sport for touting a team grade point average of 3.51. ACCC Commissioner Dean Myrick made the announcement on June 9. The only other women’s basketball team recognized for academic excellence is […]
Barbarian Challenge set for June 18
Messenger file photo Thrill-seeking athletes who are not afraid of getting muddy, wet or pushed to the limit will be taking part in Gadsden’s Barbarian Challenge, a six-mile obstacle course that runs through Noccalula Falls Park. With a motto of “Fear Is Not An Option,” over 1,000 participants are expected to participate in the extreme […]