Southside finishes in top 5 at state meet
By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Southside High School boys track and field team certainly made a good impression in Gulf Shores last weekend. Helped by four medals and 10 top 10 finishes, the Panthers finished fifth out of 35 teams at the Class 5A state meet on May 6. Jamvion Jones (pictured above) came away with quite the […]
Gaston’s Bogle wins second straight state javelin title
By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Kodie Bogle had plenty of room to spare while winning the state javelin championship for the second year in a row. The Gaston High sophomore’s gold-medal-winning throw of 174-06 was more than 22 feet farther than the best effort of the state runner-up at the Class 2A state track and field meet […]
Sardis moves to state semifinals after sweeping Russellville
Photo: Sardis High’s Blaze Gerhart during the Lions’ series-clinching win over Russellville in the quarterfinal round of the Class 5A state playoffs on May 5 in Sardis City. (Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter) By Shannon J. Allen/Sand Mountain Reporter; Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The hitting and pitching of Blaze Gerhart propelled the Sardis Lions into the semifinals […]
Etowah sweeps West Limestone, headed to Final Four
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor For the second straight year, the Etowah High baseball team will participate in the Final Four. In the state quarterfinals on Thursday, May 4, the Blue Devils cruised to a 13-2 victory in Game 1 and rallied for an 8-2 win in the second game against […]
Conquerors come up short in quarterfinals
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Coosa Christian baseball team’s run in the Class 1A state playoffs came to an abrupt halt on Thursday, May 4. The Conquerors struggled on the mound, at the plate and on the field as Hackleburg posted a 10-2, 13-0 sweep. Coosa finished the season with […]
Southside tops Sardis in area tournament
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Southside took the scenic route on the way to winning the Class 5A, Area 13 softball championship on May 3 in Sardis City. The Lady Panthers (26-17) opened the tournament on May 1 with a 5-4 victory over Boaz, then dropped into the playback bracket with […]
Lady Jackets outslug Hokes Bluff for area softball title
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Glencoe swept its way to the Class 3A, Area 11 Tournament softball title last week at Hokes Bluff. The Lady Yellow Jackets opened with an 11-2 victory over Ohatchee and a 7-4 win over Hokes Bluff on May 1 and a 15-9 triumph over Hokes Bluff […]
West End edges Holly Pond for area softball title
Photo courtesy of Alex Chaney By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Despite enjoying a first-round bye, the West End softball team’s path to the Class 2A Area 10 title was far from easy. The Lady Patriots defeated Holly Pond by one run in both the semifinals and championship game before they could hoist the first-place trophy. The Lady […]
Southern Cooking with Andy Bedwell – Mother knows best!
By Andy Bedwell Happy Mother’s Day to all of you wonderful mothers and grandmothers! This week, I want to honor my mother Virginia McCleskey and my two grandmothers, Icy Sanford and Mary Frances McCluskey. All three were wonderful cooks. Peanut Butter Cookies 1/2 cup Crisco shortening (she used lard) 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup […]