Lady Jackets win Scottsboro 5K
Photo: The Glencoe High girls cross country team gathers for a photo after winning the Class 1A-4A division at the Black & Gold Invitational 5K at Scottsboro last Saturday (Sept 24). Pictured, front row, from left: Mary Edmondson, Alli Jo Amos, Chloe Douglas, Katie Giles, Sarah Ponder, Kaitlyn Ponder. Back row, from left: Allie Willett, […]
Ashville runners place third at Spain Park 5K
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Ashville’s Joe Stevens and Taylor Knight each finished third at the Under the Lights Twilight 5K on September 23 at Spain Park. Stevens ran a time of 17:31.87 out of 86 runners, while Knight (pictured above) clocked in at 21:29.71 out of 66 competitors.
Patriots’ firepower too much for Sand Rock
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Three West End players finished with over 100 yards in the Patriots’ 44-21 victory over Sand Rock on September 23. It was West End’s first win against Sand Rock since 2001, breaking a 10-game losing streak in the series. The teams combined for 864 yards in offense, with the […]
Big second half propels Southside to fifth straight win
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Ricky Smith/For Sand Mountain Reporter After playing to a 6-6 tie at the half, Southside outscored Boaz 35-14 in the second half en route to a 41-20 win on September 23 in Boaz. Southside running back Mason Teague (pictured above) rushed for 265 yards – 201 in the […]
Hokes Bluff handles White Plains
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Caleb Coshatt (right) returns an interception for a touchdown during the Eagles’ 30-16 victory over White Plains on September 23 at HBHS. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) Sparked by a big night from senior running back Noah Sprayberry, Hokes Bluff posted a 30-16 victory over White Plains on September 23 at HBHS. Sprayberry […]
Westbrook sharp in 53-point win over Section
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Westbrook Christian dispatched Section, 59-6, on September 23. For the Warriors (4-1, 2-1), Mason Coley was a perfect 6-for-6 in passing for 130 yards and three touchdowns. Karmichael Cattling (pictured above) rushed 13 times for 159 yard and two touchdowns, while Drew Whittemore gained 98 yards and a touchdown […]
Titans fall to Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gadsden City came up short to Class 6A No. 4 Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa, 45-19, in high school football on September 23 at GCHS. The Titans (2-4, 2-0) pulled within 14-0 entering the second quarter on Dre Kirkpatrick’s 20-yard touchdown run and Gabriel Brito’s 35-yard field goal, but the Patriots (6-0) outscored […]
Tough defense helps Sardis beat Brewer
Messenger file photo courtesy of Bentley Gray Photography The Sardis defense pitched a shutout over the final three quarters in the Lions’ 12-7 victory over A.P. Brewer on September 23 in Somerville. Sardis (3-2, 1-1) opened the scoring on Brian Chapman’s 15-yard TD pass to Eli Morton at 8:37 of the first quarter. The Patriots […]
Conquerors fall short at Gatlinburg
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Coosa Christian came up short against Gatlinburg-Pittman, 28-24, on September 23 in Gatlinburg, Tenn. For the Conquerors (2-4, 2-1), John David Justus (pictured above) was 11 for 25 in passing for 214 yards and a touchdown. He also rushed for 46 yards and a score on seven carries. Jy […]