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Conquerors, Bulldogs lose in season openers

August 28, 2017

Coosa Christian fell to Holly Pond, 28-6, in the Conquerors’ opening game of the football season last...

Lady Cardinals primed for 2017 volleyball season

August 24, 2017

Pictured above, Gadsden State head volleyball coach Connie Clark (left) has a word with sophomore outside hit...

In & around SEC football

August 24, 2017

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent 2017 SEC Predictions SEC West Division 1. Alabama (12-0, 8-0) Losses: none A season ago, Alabama unquestionably w...

2017 Football Preview: Gadsden City’s 2017 season now in session

August 24, 2017

By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor First-year coach Bart Sessions has one goal and one goal only for the 2017 Gadsden City High football team –...

2017 Football Preview: Panthers on the prowl for postseason berth

August 24, 2017

By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor Southside High head football coach Ron Daugherty is well aware that his Panthers must make a bigger dent in its Cl...

2017 Messenger Football Preview: Etowah Blue Devils replenishing stock for 2017

August 24, 2017

By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Etowah no doubt suffered key losses from graduation, but the 2017 Blue Devils possess a g...

2017 Messenger Football Preview: Eagles aiming to fly high

August 24, 2017

By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor After winning nine of its last 11 games last season and reaching the state semifinal round for the first time sin...

2017 Messenger Football Preview: Loaded Lions ready to roar in region action

August 24, 2017

By Chris McCarthy Publisher/Editor With a four-year starter at quarterback and the four top receivers back from last season, will Sardis High employ el...

2017 Messenger Football Preview: Seasoned Yellow Jackets ready to make a stir

August 24, 2017

By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Glencoe played a lot of youngsters last season, and it showed in a 3-7 record. The Yello...