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September 20, 2021

Photo: Ashville’s Jalen Williams (center) runs into the heart of the Etowah defense during the Bulldogs’...

September 20, 2021

Courtesy of al.com Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gadsden City scored with just over two minutes left in the game to beat Class...

Southside falls to Arab in region action

September 20, 2021

Photo: Southside’s Cayden McMichael (9) and Carson Riddlespur (6) converge on Arab’s Josh Roe (33) duri...

Coosa Christian beats Appalachian, Sardis falls to Boaz

September 20, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Coosa Christian improved to 3-2 overall and 2-1 in Class 1A, Region 7 action...

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

September 20, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside went 4-1 at the Huskey Challenge Tournament last Saturday (Sept. 18) i...

Cardinal spikers go 3-5 in recent action

September 20, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gadsden State recently went 2-4 in volleyball action. On Mo...

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...