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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...

Southside knocks off four ranked teams at Danville Invitational

September 27, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside went undefeated at the Danville Invitational Tournament last Satu...

Local runners compete at Spain Park 5K

September 27, 2021

Photo: Sardis High’s Barit Snead crosses the finish line at the Spain Park Twilight Under the Lights 5K...

Southside shuts out Sardis, Ashville tops St. Clair County

September 27, 2021

Photo: Sardis High’s Avery Carroll (22) plows into a host of Southside defenders during the Panthers’ 40-...

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...