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Area gridders named to ASWA all-state football team

December 24, 2019

By Chris McCarthyPublisher/Editor Sixteen area student-athletes recently received statewide recognition for their standout pro...

Titans’ Wright, Merrick sign football scholarships

December 24, 2019

Photo: Gadsden City High School seniors DeRickey Wright and Allen Merrick signed college football scholarships...

Sardis’ Hopper signs with South Alabama

December 24, 2019

Photo: Sardis High School senior Jacob Hopper signed a football scholarship with the University of South Alab...

In & around SEC football - bowl previews and predictions, part I

December 20, 2019

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Friday, Dec. 20 Makers Wanted Bahamas Bowl Buffalo vs. Charlotte (+6.5). Charlotte is making its first trip...

Glencoe, Hokes Bluff girls, Westbrook boys ranked in Dec. 19 ASWA basketball poll

December 20, 2019

GIRLS Class 7A 1. Hoover 2. McGill-Toolen Catholic 3. Spain Park 4. Theodore 5. Hewitt-Trussville 6. Auburn 7. Sparkman 8. Foley 9. Austin 10. Vestavia...

Lady Conquerors fall to No. 1 Spring Garden

December 18, 2019

Photo: Coosa Christian Bella Millirons (33) attempts a shot between Spring Garden’s Kayley Kirk (left) a...

AHSAA reclassification affects local schools

December 18, 2019

Messenger file photo by Gary Wells By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor When the dust settled following the release of the Alabama High School Athletic Associatio...

Meads highlights all-county football

December 18, 2019

Messenger file photo by Alex Chaney By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor With regard to the annual All-Etowah County Schools football team, a certain Hokes Bluff H...