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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...

2012 High School Football Preview: Bulldogs ready for some AA competition

August 27, 2012

By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent There’s a big streak at stake on Shinbone Ridge this year, and no one is more aware of it than head coac...

2012 High School Football Preview: Depth a strength for Westbrook

August 27, 2012

By Gene Stanley/Messenger Sports Correspondent A couple of things have Westbrook Christian head football coach Tony Osborne smiling this preseason. On...