Keep Smiling with Rosie Preston – It is what it is
My grandson recently said the above headline in a nice voice. For some reason, I’ve mulled over those five words. Could they make sense in a daily situation? It’s hard enough looking in the mirror, which reveals my most obvious lines and wrinkles. However, I don’t see them on my friend’s faces. No matter how […]
Cardinal spikers intend to finish what they start in 2022
Photo: Paige Collier, Kandyn Blankenship and Moriah Seay (from left) man the back row during a recent Gadsden State volleyball practice. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor A priority for first-year Gadsden State volleyball coach Courtney Brothers is for the Lady Cardinals to extend their postseason by a few games. Last year’s team went 0-2 […]
Gadsden City aiming for closure in 2022
GADSDEN CITY SENIORS. Pictured, kneeling, from left: Stephen Powell, Khalil Hughley, Jake Malone, Barron Byers, Jacob Perry, John Paul Al Hajazin, Kanye Harvey, Andrae Fomby, K’Rysiax Yow. Standing, from left: David Fitzpatrick, Damien Carlisle, Steven Jones, Braylen Starkes, Clyde Curry, Aaron Wood, Dorian Patterson, Jackson Sparks, Elijah Taylor, Elijah Dunn, DeSean Gray, Jackson Veasy. (Not […]
Southside looking to make postseason history
Photo courtesy of Chris Westcott By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor After two straight seasons of one-and-done appearances in the Class 6A state football playoffs, Southside has its eye on a more extended stay in the postseason now that the Panthers are back in 5A. “Southside has been playing football since 1928, and it never had three […]
New Sardis coach sees bright future for Lions
SARDIS SENIORS. Pictured, from left: Lincoln Young, Dustin Hayes, Jamie Rakestraw, Garrett Burns, Lawson Bailey, Colt Huff, Hunter Henderson, Lyndon Young. (Courtesy of Bentley Gray Photography) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor If first-year head coach Chris Stephenson has anything to do with it, Sardis will wind up on the winning end of the scoreboard more often […]
New coach embracing expectations in Attalla
ETOWAH SENIORS. Pictured, front row, from left: Andrew Moore, J’Shun Patrick, Kamaree Finister, Garrett Ginns. Middle row, from left: Dax Causey, Mason Sholar, Omareon Finch, Brant Stringer, Chris Gooden, Brady Carver, Colton Peterson. Back row, from left: Da’Vonte Shannon, Josh Graham, Andrew Pierce, Caleb Freeman, Trace Thompson, Briggs Freeman. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor […]
Ashville looking to build on recent success
ASHVILLE SENIORS. Pictured, kneeling, from left: Hunter Brown, Bryan Hampton, Hunter Pyle, Brennan Bullock, Brian Brown, Daniel Sumner, Ethan Richardson, Greyson Simpson. Standing, from left: Gabby Hinton, Gavin “Bruiser” Hare (mascot), Noah England, Mason Wilson, Travis Smith, Eli Reeves, Jeremiah Monroe, Ashton Mostella, Jalen Williams, Kain Head, Layden Olson, Dylan Horsley, Blake Jones, Trevor Horsley, […]
Coach Rob looking for Eagle greenhorns to step up
HOKES BLUFF SENIORS. Pictured, front row, from left: Spencer Griffin, Jayce Barber, Barry Smith, Jaylen Simmons, Luke Whalen, Nolan Fletcher, Kaleb Coshatt. Back row, from left: Westin Day, Brylon Pilkington, Noah Sprayberry, Cole Stone, Dakota Holcomb, Conner Masters, Layton Horne. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Mike Robertson isn’t sure how his 26th football team […]
Martin aims to lead Glencoe back to winning ways
GLENCOE SENIORS. Pictured, kneeling, from left: Caleb Chapman, Taylor Wescott, Nolan Fairley, Christian Prater, Garrett Gaskin, Koleman Loggins. Standing, from left: Joshua Kanaday, Gavin Bray, Baylor Langsdale, Bennett McLantoc, Judge Daugherty. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Glencoe expects the third time to be the charm for its football program. As the school’s third head […]