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Sardis’ Snead, Ashville girls finish runner-up at Fairview 5K

October 9, 2020

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Sardis High freshman Barit Snead finished runner-up and the Ashville girls took second place...

In & around SEC football - Week 2 previews and predictions

October 8, 2020

By Cole Frederick/Staff Correspondent Alabama Week 2 Recap A 35-point first half catapulted Alabama to a 52-24 victory over Texas A&M last Saturday,...

Casting on the Coosa - Bruised feelings, an empty head and resource protection

October 8, 2020

By Marty Dixon/Staff Correspondent My fishing was limited over the past week. I did manage to sneak in a few hours out on the...

Blue Devils ranked No. 7 in ASWA football poll

October 7, 2020

Released October 7 Class 7A Rank Record Points 1. Thompson 7-0 276 2. Hoover 7-0 204 3. Auburn 7-0 187 4. Hewitt-Trussville 5-2 131 5. Fairhope 4-1 115 6. Daphne 5-1 99 7...

Lady Bulldogs to host area tournament

October 6, 2020

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Ashville improved to 20-6 on the season after a tri-match sweep last Monday (...

Local players recognized by AHSAA

October 6, 2020

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several area football players were recognized in the Alabama High School Athletic A...

Southside wins 12th straight county volleyball title

October 5, 2020

Photo: The Southside High volleyball team gathers for a photo following the Lady Panthers’ victory over...

Local runners medal at Guntersville, Oakville

October 5, 2020

Photo by Chris McCarthy/Messenger Several area runners medaled at cross country events last Saturday (Oct. 3). At the...

Westbrook, Southside, Hokes Bluff, Etowah post football wins

October 5, 2020

Photo by Chris McCarthy/Messenger Westbrook Christian 44, West End 13 Westbrook Christian remained undefeated on the season with a 44-13 victory over West End on Oct...