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Football roundup: Blue Devils, Warriors, Eagles, Yellow Jackets, Bulldogs, Conquerors come up short

September 27, 2021

Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Kyle Patterson (28) looks to avoid Spring Garden’s Cameron Welsh (25) as Mason Lock...

Westbrook, Etowah, GSCC notch match wins

September 27, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Etowah swept a quad match last Monday (Sept. 27). The Lady Blue Devils (15-4, 3-1)...

Titans batter Oxford, gain second straight win

September 24, 2021

Photo: Gadsden City’s Samuel Horton tackles Oxford’s Michael Battle during the Titans’ 17-9 victory in hi...

In & around SEC football: Week 4 Previews and Predictions

September 23, 2021

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 3 Recap A blistering first quarter helped Alabama avoid a major upset as the Crimson Tide snuck past...

Panther runners shine at elite event

September 22, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several Southside cross country runners turned in impressive performances at...

Southside, Westbrook, Etowah, Coosa, West End notch match wins

September 22, 2021

Photo: Southside’s Keelan Vice (right) attempts a spike as Gadsden City’s Uche Osuji (7) and Rebecca Clay...

Blue Devils earn points in latest ASWA football poll

September 22, 2021

Released September 22 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Thompson 5-0 264 2. Hoover 5-0 195 3. Auburn 5-0 176 4. Central-Phenix City 5-0 154 5. Theodore 5-0 127 6. Hewitt-Trussv...