Local volleyball roundup: Glencoe undefeated in area play
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Sophia Jackson (20) lays down a spike as Coosa Christian’s Lexi Reeves defends during the Lady Eagles’ victory in high school volleyball on Sept. 16 at Southside. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Glencoe improved to 14-9 overall and 3-0 in Class 3A Area 12 play with a tri-match sweep over Piedmont (25-21. 25-14, 25-16) and […]
Westbrook, West End ranked in latest al.com volleyball poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released September 19 Class 7A 1. McGill-Toolen Catholic 2. Bob Jones 3. Hoover 4. Auburn 5. Huntsville 6. Vestavia Hills 7. Fairhope 8. Bayside Academy 9. Daphne 10. Thompson Class 6A 1. Montgomery Academy 2. Spanish Fort 3. Saraland 4. Pelham 5. Chelsea 6. Hazel Green 7. Spain Park […]
Lady Cardinals go 2-2 on the week
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gadsden State lost to Pellissippi State, 226-24, 14-25, 12-25, 16-25 on Thursday, Sept. 19 in Knoxville, Tenn. For the Lady Cardinals (6-9, 1-2), Kiley Turner had eight kills, followed by Kaleigh Butler with six, Ella Garmany with five and Ally Folsom with three. Rylin St. Clair and Emma Earl […]
Gadsden approves $74 million budget for 2025
By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor The Gadsden City Council unanimously approved its largest budget to date on September 17 at the regularly scheduled council meeting. The new Fiscal Year 2025 budget is just over $74 million. Council President Kent Back said it was “an aggressive budget” but one that the city needs to continue growing […]