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In & around SEC football: Week 3 Previews and Predictions

September 16, 2021

By Cole Frederick/Staff correspondent Alabama Week 2 Recap Nick Saban knew his team would have a sluggish start against Mercer, and it took the Crimson...

Area players recognized by AHSAA

September 15, 2021

Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney Several local players were recognized in the Alabama Sports Writers Associatio...

Etowah earns points in ASWA football poll

September 15, 2021

Released September 15 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Thompson 4-0 264 2. Hoover 4-0 195 3. Auburn 4-0 174 4. Hewitt-Trussville 4-0 156 5. Central-Phenix City 4-0 132 6. Theo...

Titans can’t hold on against No. 2 Hoover

September 13, 2021

Photo: Gadsden City’s C.J. Miller moves past Hoover’s Dale Miller during the Titans’ 44-17 loss in high...

Panthers, Blue Devils notch big region wins

September 13, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside ended a decades-long losing streak to Oxford with a 34-31 victory over t...

Football roundup: Hokes Bluff, Ashville, Glencoe, Westbrook, Gaston, West End, Coosa come up short

September 13, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Hokes Bluff lost to Ohatchee, 34-7, in a Class 3A, Region 5 game on Septembe...

Volleyball roundup: Southside, Glencoe, Etowah, Coosa notch match wins

September 13, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside split a tri-match last Tuesday (Sept. 14) in Oxford. The Lady Panthe...

Etowah, Westbrook earn votes in ASWA fotball poll

September 9, 2021

Released September 8 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Thompson 3-0 264 2. Hoover 3-0 195 3. Auburn 3-0 172 4. Hewitt-Trussville 3-0 156 5. Central-Phenix City 3-0 136 6. Theo...