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January 4, 2017

By Chris McCarthy/Editor Etowah High girls head basketball coach Ryan Fore was aware coming into last Tuesday (Jan. 3) that...

ASWA Back/Lineman of the Year finalists announced

January 3, 2017

The Alabama Sports Writers Association recently released its Back/Lineman of the Year finalists for t...

In & around SEC football

December 29, 2016

By Cole Frederick Friday, Dec. 30 Liberty Bowl TCU vs. Georgia (-2.5) Kirby Smart’s first season in Athens didn’t pro-duce the results many hoped it would, b...

Sardis edges Westbrook in OT at Glencoe Holiday Shootout

December 29, 2016

By Mike Goodson/Sports Correspondent Sardis High boys basketball coach Van Owen received a late Christmas present on Wednesd...

Area football players make ASWA All-State teams

December 27, 2016

By Chris McCarthy/Editor Six out of The Messenger’s 10 area coverage high schools placed players on the Alabama Sports Writers Association 2...

In & around SEC football

December 22, 2016

By Cole Frederick Bowl previews and predictions Monday, Dec. 26 St. Petersburg Bowl Miami (OH) vs. Mississippi State (-14) Mississippi State is 5-7 but the Bulldogs earned a...

Lady Panthers pour it on in second half against Chelsea

December 20, 2016

By Chris McCarthy/Editor With Chelsea within single digits of her Lady Panthers at intermission last Monday (Dec. 19), South...

No. 10 Hornets sting Southside, 58-31

December 20, 2016

By Chris McCarthy/Editor Though disappointed in the outcome, Southside High boys basketball coach Chad Holderfield found a s...

In & around SEC football

December 15, 2016

By Cole Frederick College football bowl previews and predictions Saturday, Dec. 17 New Mexico Bowl Texas-San Antonio vs. New Mexico (-7) The Lobos (8-4) ear...