Coosa Christian ranked in final ASWA high school football poll
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released November 6 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Auburn 9-0 216 2. Hoover 8-2 158 3. Mary Montgomery 9-1 136 4. Central-Phenix City 7-2 118 5. Thompson 7-3 103 6. Opelika 8-2 88 7. Hewitt-Trussville 8-2 73 8. Baker 8-2 57 9. Austin 9-1 40 10. Carver-Montgomery 6-3 […]
Downtown Gadsden to host Plaid Friday
As a more relaxing and enjoyable alternative to the big box store Black Friday chaos, merchants in downtown Gadsden shoppers invite shoppers participate in Plaid Friday, a nationwide initiative that encourages shopping local and supporting small and independent retailers on the biggest day for holiday sales. The date for this year’s Plaid Friday is November […]
AHSAA upholds ruling on Coosa Christian football; school issues response
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy/Publisher Coosa Christian’s football season officially came to an end last Saturday (Nov. 2) in Montgomery. In a special called meeting, the Alabama High School Athletic Association Central Board of Control heard an appeal from Coosa Christian concerning an eligibility ruling made earlier in the week. The […]
Eagles top Randolph County, earn second seed in region
Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Alex Carter (26) scores a touchdown during the Eagles’ 44-12 victory over Randolph County on Friday, Nov. 1 at Hokes Bluff. (Courtesy of Alex Chaney) Hokes Bluff wrapped up the regular season with a 44-12 win over Randolph County on Friday, Nov. 1 at Mike Robertson Field. Hokes Bluff, Anniston and Alexandria […]
Westbrook beats Wellborn but fails to gain playoff spot
Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Brodie Wood (1) attempts to catch a pass as Walter Wellborn’s Christian Williams defends during the Warriors’ 47-24 victory in high school football on Friday, Nov. 1 in Anniston. (Courtesy of Grant Campbell) With the final two playoff berths in Class 3A Region 6 on the line, Westbrook Christian did its […]
Scissum, Skaggs have stellar nights as Etowah, Gaston win
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Senior quarterback Jameson Scissum finished off his high school football career with a 432-yard, six-touchdown performance in Etowah’s 57-32 victory over Lincoln on Friday, Nov. 1 at Lincoln. Scissum (pictured above at left) was 13 for 16 in passing for 316 yards and three TDs and ran for 116 […]
Southside, Glencoe, Ashville come up short
Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside finished the regular season with a 45-7 loss to Pell City on Friday, Nov. 1 at Pell City The Panthers (6-4, 5-1) host Mountain Brook in the first round of the Class 6A state playoffs on Friday, Nov. 8. Ashville (1-9, 1-6) ended its season with a 55-21 […]
Cardinal runners compete in ACCC meet
Photo courtesy of Gadsden State Three members of the Gadsden State cross country team finished in the top 20 at the Alabama Community College Conference/Region XXII Meet on Oct 25 at the John Hunt Running Park In Huntsville. In the women’s 5K race, 2024 West End High graduate Kaylee Tarpley finished 13th out of 75 […]
Gadsden State receives Margin of Excellence grants
Three Margin of Excellence grants were recently awarded to members of Gadsden State Community College’s faculty and staff after being selected by a committee of nine co-workers and community members. Psychology instructor Julie White was awarded $10,483 for improvements to the multipurpose outdoor space for students on the Wallace Drive Campus. Mathematics instructors Danny Wilborn […]