Sports

October 7, 2026

March 3, 2021

Photo by Chris McCarthy/Messenger By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Derrick Sewell is back in town. The former Gaston High School head baseball coach and assista...

Westbrook’s Bowman signs with Birmingham Southern

March 1, 2021

Photo: Westbrook Christian senior Jackson Bowman (seated at center) signed a golf scholarship with Birmingh...

Southside seniors sign college scholarships

February 23, 2021

Photo: Four Southside High School seniors signed college scholarships on February 17. Pictured from left: Wi...

Southside’s Dease takes first place, Davis second at state wrestling meet

February 22, 2021

Submitted photo Southside High School senior Jacob Dease (pictured above) won his third state championship last Sat...

Lady Conquerors come up short in regional semifinals

February 22, 2021

Photo: Coosa Christian’s Chloe Davidson (3) blocks the shot attempt of Decatur Heritage’s Elizabeth Wil...

Hokes Bluff grad sets school record at JSU

February 18, 2021

Photo courtesy of JSU 2017 Hokes Bluff High School graduate and Jacksonville State University senior Tylynn Register clo...

Ashville wins state wrestling title

February 16, 2021

Submitted photo By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The 2003 Ashville High baseball team’s 18-year run as the school’s reigning state champio...

Coosa Christian headed to regionals

February 16, 2021

Photo: Coosa Christian’s Bella Millirons (left) protects the ball from Appalachian’s Ella Cleveland dur...

All-Etowah County Schools football announced

February 12, 2021

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor The six Etowah County Schools head football coaches recently released the All-County foot...