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August 31, 2012

West End suffered a 41-12 loss to Susan Moore in high school football action last Thursday (Aug. 30) in Walnut Grove. Chase...

Conquerors fall to Collinsville

August 31, 2012

Coosa Christian opened its football season with a 38-13 Class 1A, Region 7 loss to Collinsville last Thursday (Aug. 30). Austin Mills...

Local teams ranked in state volleyball poll

August 31, 2012

A pair of area teams are ranked in the latest Birmingham News volleyball poll, released Aug. 30. Southside is the third-ranked team in...

2012 High School Football Preview: Titans welcome new region neighbors

August 27, 2012

By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent Gadsden City High fans will get some new looks this year. The Titans, who have competed in region...

2012 High School Football Preview: Former Panther greenhorns well-seasoned

August 27, 2012

By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent The game is still football, but at Southside they’re also playing a numbers game. Starting this, Mart...

2012 High School Football Preview: Blue Devils set to defend region title

August 27, 2012

By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent It’s been a few years since there was a lot of excitement around Etowah football. Following last...

2012 High School Football Preview: Loaded Lions making the leap to Class 4A

August 27, 2012

By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent After producing the school’s best-ever record (9-2) and winning the first region title since 1988 whil...

2012 High School Football Preview: Eagles looking to fly high in Class 4A

August 27, 2012

By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent What’s a four-letter word you love to hate? For Hokes Bluff coach Mike Robertson, it’s “4A.” ...

2012 High School Football Preview: Yellow Jackets buzzing with anticipation

August 27, 2012

By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent Normally, the offensive line gets very little mention, but Glencoe High football coach Lee Ozmint said t...