Sports

April 21, 2026

Blue Devils begin state title defense in style

April 19, 2024

Photo: Etowah’s Tray Gaddis delivers a pitch during the Blue Devils’ two-game sweep over White Plains on Thu...

Westbrook outscores Elkmont 26-2 in first round sweep

April 19, 2024

Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Noah Wrigth applies a tag to Elkmont’s John Doner during the Warriors’ two...

Glencoe comes up short in first round

April 19, 2024

Photo courtesy of Average Joe’s Sports Talk By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/ManagingEditor The Glencoe High baseball team’s season came to an end on Thursday, April 18 in Rogersvil...

Southside sweeps county track & field meet

April 18, 2024

Photo: The Southside High girls track and field team gathers for a photo after winning the Etowah County...

West End shuts down Susan Moore in season finale

April 18, 2024

Photo: West End’s Triston Chaney (left) tags out a Susan Moore baserunner during the Patriots’ 14-1 victory...

Local teams ranked in final ASWA softball, baseball poll

April 18, 2024

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released April 18 Softball Class 7A 1. Hewitt-Trussville 2. Thompson 3. Hoover 4. Central-Phenix City 5. Daphne 6. Vestavia Hills 7. Huntsville 8. B...