Westbrook, West End ranked in latest al.com volleyball poll

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released September 12 Class 7A 1. McGill-Toolen Catholic 2. Bob Jones 3. Hoover 4. Auburn 5. Huntsville 6. Bayside Academy 7. Daphne 8. Thompson 9. Vestavia Hills 10. Hewitt-Trussville Class 6A 1. Montgomery Academy 2. Spanish Fort 3. Saraland 4. Hazel Green 5. Pelham 6. Spain Park 7. Mountain […]
Gadsden State spikers earns fourth win of season

Photo: Gadsden State Savannah Hall (left) battles at the net against Wallace-Hanceville’s Chloe Jackson (4) and Kailey Dickerson (7) during a recent volleyball match at Beck Gymnasium. (Chris McCarthy/Messenger) Gadsden State improved to 4-7 on the season with a 27-25, 24-26, 25-19, 25-14 win over Meridian (Miss.) Community College on Tuesday, Sept. 10. For the […]
Westbrook volleyball team shakes off injury bug with strong start

Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Ellison Stewart (21) Kylee Wyatt (4) and Marley Cox (9) compete at the 2023 AHSAA Class 3A state tournament in Birmingham. (Messenger file photo by Taylor Spradley) By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The Westbrook Christian volleyball team’s temporary nickname should be the Lady Rehabs. Six members of the team’s 10-person roster either underwent […]
REMEMBERING ROZZY: Greene family shares grief and love for daughter on five-year anniversary

By Kaitlin Hoskins, News Editor Rozlyn Patience Greene’s time on Earth was far too short, but those who met her — even for a moment — instantly loved her. “Her nurses fell in love with her immediately,” said Lauren Greene, Rozyln’s mother. “Doctors, nurses, staff members, everyone just loved her.” Rozlyn, who was nine years […]
In & around SEC football: Week 3 Previews and Predictions

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 2 Review For the second straight season, Alabama struggled for about three and half quarters against an outmatched South Florida team. The Crimson Tide finamlly dominated in the fourth quarter by a 28-3 margin to pull out a 42-16 win. The Bulls cut the Alabama lead to 14-13 midway […]
Legals for 9/13/2024 – 9/19/2024
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Gadsden City, Coosa Christian ranked in latest ASWA high school football poll

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released September 11 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Central-Phenix City 3-0 216 2. Enterprise 3-0 149 3. Thompson 2-1 141 4. Auburn 3-0 137 5. Hewitt-Trussville 3-0 99 6. Carver-Montgomery 3-0 88 7. Hoover 2-1 61 8. Dothan 2-1 60 9. Mary Montgomery 2-1 36 10. Austin 3-0 […]
Volleyball roundup: Westbrook remains undefeated after winning West End Invitational

Photo: The Westbrook Christian volleyball team gathers for a photo after winning the West End Invitational Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 7 in Walnut Grove. Pictured, from left: Elyse Neal, Raylee Neal, Reid Elam, Kylee Wyatt, Marley Cox, Landri Lipscomb, Addi Hammontree, Caroline Taylor, Sara cate Windle. (Submitted photo) The Westbrook Christian volleyball team extended its […]
Area runners solid at Chickasaw Trails 5K

Photo: West End’s Karlee Tarpley competes at the Chickasaw Trails Invitational 5K on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Indian Mounds Park in Oakville. (Submitted photo) A pair of local runners turned in fine performances at the Chickasaw Trails Invitational 5K on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Indian Mounds Park in Oakville. In the boys’ large varsity race, […]