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Griffin runs roughshod in Eagles’ win over Weaver

October 4, 2021

Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Tucker Griffin rushed for 189 yards and scored four touchdowns in Hokes Bluff’...

Blue Devils’ region winning streak ends

October 4, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Etowah’s four-year region winning streak came to an end on October 1 in...

Glencoe, Gaston, Sardis come up short

October 4, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Glencoe fell to Walter Wellborn, 51-10, in a Class 3A, Region 5 game on Octob...

In & around SEC football: Week 5 Previews and Predictions

October 1, 2021

By Cole Frederick/Staff Correspondent Alabama Week 4 Recap Alabama was sharp from the opening kick in a 63-14 rout of Southern Mississippi last week. Ja...

Photo finish for Panther duo at Twilight 5K

September 29, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside’s Jackson Griggs took first place and teammate Luke Holcombe finished r...

Etowah volleyball winning streak at seven matches

September 29, 2021

Photo: Etowah High’s Lauren Farmer (1) and Gadsden City’s Kiera Hampton (22) battle at the net during th...

Westbrook hangs with Sand Rock, sweeps Brindlee Mountain

September 29, 2021

Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Landri Lipscomb (right) spikes the ball toward a Gaston defender during the La...

Etowah eans points in latest ASWA football poll

September 29, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released September 29 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Thompson 6-0 264 2. Hoover 6-0 195 3. Auburn 6-0 176 4. Central-Phenix City...