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Boys basketball roundup: Sardis, Westbrook Hokes Bluff gain victories

December 3, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Sardis edged Hokes Bluff, 46-45 last Tuesday (Nov. 30) at HBHS. The Lions (5-1) tr...

Girls basketball roundup: Southside, Sardis post wins

December 3, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside earned its first win of the season with a 53-31 victory over Etowah on D...

In & around SEC football: Conference championship preview and prediction

December 2, 2021

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Iron Bowl Recap For nearly 58 minutes last Saturday afternoon, the Iron Bowl was a defensive slugfest combine...

Southside players make all-region football team

December 2, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several members of the Southside High School football team made the Class 6A, All-...

Lady Dawgs nip West End in OT

December 1, 2021

Photo: West End’s Katie Parker (12) and Gaston’s Emma Parker fight for a rebound during the Lady Bulldogs...

Gaston holds off Patriots

December 1, 2021

Photo: West End’s Thad Pearce (4) blocks the shot attempt of Gaston’s Julian Jones during the Bulldogs’...

All-Messenger volleyball team announced

November 29, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Note: Selections were based on statistics submitted by area schools. Not all schools su...

In & around SEC football: Week 13 Previews and Predictions

November 24, 2021

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 12 Recap Quarterback Bryce Young was a stellar 31-40 for 559 yards and five touchdowns as Alabama avoi...

In & around SEC football: Week 12 Previews and Predictions

November 18, 2021

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Auburn Week 11 Recap Just before halftime last Saturday (Nov. 13), Auburn led Mississippi State, 28-3, in perhaps...