Ashville places second at Fairview 5K
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy The Ashville boys finished runner-up in the Class 1A-4A division at the Fairview Invitational 5K last Saturday (Sept. 17). Leading the way for the Bulldogs was senior Joe Stevens (pictured above). Out of a field of 169 runners, the defending 4A state champion posted a first-place time of 16:30.11, […]
Hokes Bluff holds off Westbrook, 24-21
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Leon Chen (right) kicks a 24-yard field goal as Conner Masters holds during the Eagles’ 24-21 victory over Westbrook Christian on September 16 in Rainbow City. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) Leon Chen’s 24-yard field goal with two minutes remaining in the game held up as the winning score in Hokes Bluff’s 24-21 […]
Panthers pound St. Clair County
Photo: Southside’s Gauge Nesmith (right) avoids St. Clair County’s Austin Anderson as Jake Stewart (75) provides blocking during the Panthers’ 52-3 victory in high school football on September 16 at Barney Hood Stadium. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Southside extended its winning streak to four games with a 52-3 victory over Class 5A, Region 6 rival St. Clair […]
West End clicks in all phases in shutout over Gaston
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy West End led 23-0 at halftime on the way to a 51-0 win over Etowah County neighbor and Class 2A, Region 7 rival Gaston on September 16 in Walnut Grove. The Patriots (4-1, 2-1) finished with a 399 to 232 advantage in total yards, including a 152 to 45 […]
Titans come up short against Hartselle
Photo: Gadsden City’s Dre Kirkpatrick separates the ball from Hartselle’s Azariah Fletcher (3) during the Titan’s 16-9 loss in high school football on September 16 at GCHS. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Despite the Titan defense pitching a shutout in the second half, Gadsden City fell to Class 6A No. 6 Hartselle, 16-9, on September 16 at GCHS. […]
Conquerors can’t hold on against Valley Head
Photo: Coosa Christian’s Jy Mostella scores a second-quarter touchdown as Grayson Malone (13) and Valley Head’s Carlos Character (80) look on during the Conquerors’ 35-32 loss in high school football on September 16 in Gadsden. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Hunter Robinson’s 92-yard kickoff return for a touchdown with three minutes left in the game help up as […]
Chapman’s four TDs help Sardis beat Crossville
Photo: Sardis High’s Brian Chapman’s drops back to pass during the Lions’ 36-14 victory over Crossville on September 16 in Sardis City. (Courtesy of Bentley Gray Photography) By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter Brian Chapman’s debut as Sardis’ starting quarterback proved to be one of the best in program history on September 16 in Sardis […]
People of Etowah – Kent Back
(Photo courtesy of Kent Back) Where were you born and raised? I was born in Middletown, Ohio and moved to Gadsden at age 2. What is your occupation? President of Bowman & Back, Inc., a fixed cost reduction consulting firm. What is your favorite and least favorite thing about your job? I enjoy problem solving, […]
People of Etowah – Dixie Minatra
(Photo courtesy of Dixie Minatra) Where were you born and raised? I was born in Tennessee. My parents moved to Gadsden when I was in the first grade. What is your occupation? I am retired with a 40-year retail career with both Rich’s & Belk department stores, both corporate and store jobs. My last position […]