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 […]
Bulldogs fall to Collinsville
Photo: Gaston High’s Joel Hester (2) hands off to Kobe Harris blocking during the Bulldogs’ 48-12 loss in high school football on September 23. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger0 Gaston fell to Collinsville, 48-12, on September 23. For the Bulldogs (1-4, 0-2), Kobe Harris (pictured above) finished with 181 all-purpose yards. He rushed for 101 yards and a […]
Ashville falls to Hayden
Messenger file photo courtesy of Becky Staples Ashville fell to Hayden, 28-6, in high school football on September 23. The Bulldogs’ points were courtesy of a pair of field goals from Greyson Simpson – the first from 43 yards out and the second from 24 yards. Simpson (pictured above at right) also had five tackles […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Fall football snacks
By Andy Bedwell Even though each changing season has its beauty, fall is really just glorious. I love to surround myself in rich colors like brown, cranberry, nutmeg and cinnamon. The fall season always reminds me that I have so much for which to be grateful. I am very grateful for all of my friends […]
Cold popcorn and anxious seniors
By Vicki Scott Our senior activity group adventures continued in Dadeville. Last Tuesday, we finished our exercises in a timely manner and made our way to the restaurant across the road from the movie theater in Auburn where we planned to watch “Where the Crawdads Sing.” Oh, the thoughts of theater popcorn and Diet Cokes […]
From God’s word – The keys to bold preaching
By Toni Ford Jesus was always up front and honest with His disciples. In John 16:33, we see where Jesus told them that once He returned to His Father, they would experience persecution, betrayals, imprisonment and even death because of their faith in Him. In the same sentence, Jesus reassured the disciples that He had […]