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Gadsden State runners compete at Warhawk Invitational

October 10, 2022

Photo: Gadsden State’s Ashton Vann crosses the finish line at the Calhoun Warhawk 8K Invitational at Oakville I...

Patriots clinch playoff berth with win over Holly Pond

October 10, 2022

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy West End rallied from a double-digit deficit to defeat Holly Pond, 49-26, in Class...

Westbrook rally falls short at Geraldine

October 10, 2022

Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Aidan Hull (right) tries to bring down Geraldine quarterback Jaxon Colvin...

Blue Devils, Titans, Conquerors clinch playoff berths

October 10, 2022

Photo: Etowah’s J’Shun Patrick (right) goes against Hanceville’s Nathan Henderson during the Blue Devils’...

Eagles, Lions, Jackets, Bulldogs come up short

October 10, 2022

Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Hokes Bluff lost Ohatchee, 21-7, in Class 3A, Region 6 action on October 7. The...

Lady Jackets win first-ever county cross county championship

October 7, 2022

Photo: Glencoe High senior Katie Giles set a season PR (pictured at left) while winning her third straigh...

Southside wins 10th straight county XC title

October 7, 2022

Photo: Southside’s Evan Christopher set what is believed to be a course record (pictured at left) while w...

In & around SEC football: Week 5 Previews and Predictions

October 6, 2022

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 5 Recap Despite star quarterback Bryce Young missing the second half, a dominant fourth quarter prope...

Etowah ranked in latest ASWA football poll

October 5, 2022

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released October 5 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Auburn 7-0; 237 2. Thompson 5-2 175 3. Hoover 6-1 163 4. Central-Phenix City...