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Big second half propels Panthers past Springville

September 12, 2022

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Trailing 13-7 at halftime, Southside outscored Springville 34 to 7 the rest of the w...

West End falls short against Southeastern

September 12, 2022

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy West End suffered its first loss of the season on September 8 in a 21-14 defe...

Eagles come up short against Geraldine

September 12, 2022

Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Dylan Lancaster (right) closes in on Arab’s Logan Silva during the Eagles’ 23-2 loss in...

Etowah wins; Sardis, Ashville come up short

September 12, 2022

Photo: Sardis’ Blaze Gerhart (right) scrambles from pressure from Arab’s Hayden O’Reilly (7) as Levi Marti...

In & around SEC football: Week 2 previews and predictions

September 8, 2022

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 1 Recap Alabama played precisely how the No. 1 team in the country should play as a 42-point home fav...

Locals make AHSAA prep spotlight

September 8, 2022

Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Noah Sprayberry (10) looks for running room during the Eagles’ 21-14 victory in hi...

Etowah receives votes in latest ASWA rankings

September 7, 2022

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released September 7 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Central-Phenix City 3-0 237 2. Auburn 3-0 178 3. Fairhope 3-0 145 4. Hoover...