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November 14, 2023

Photo: Gadsden City’s T.J. Worthy runs for a first down during the Titans’ 44-16 victory over Gardendale in the first...

Area runners finish in top 3 at state cross country meet

November 13, 2023

Photo The West End High girls cross country team gathers for a photo after finishing in third place out of...

Titans dispatch Gardendale in first round, get rematch with Hartselle

November 13, 2023

Gadsden City’s Matthew Sparks runs past Gardendale’s Sawyer Moore for a touchdown as Justin Peoples (2) l...

Coosa Christian posts seventh shutout of season in first-round win at Spring Garden

November 13, 2023

Photo: Coosa Christian’s John David Justus runs for a touchdown during the Conquerors 28-0 win over Spri...

Patriots, Eagles, Blue Devils fall in first round

November 13, 2023

Photo: West End’s Josh Carroll (14) and Rock Sainsbury attempt to bring down Fyffe’s Logan Anderson duri...

Southside rally falls short against Boaz in Class 5A state playoffs

November 10, 2023

Photo: Southside’s Silas Osborne (9) and Tytan Rich (34) pursue Boaz quarterback Tyler Pierce during the Pa...

In & around SEC football: Week 11 previews

November 9, 2023

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 10 Recap Another dominant second half propelled Alabama to a vital 42-28 win over LSU last week, inchi...

Local gridders recognized by AHSAA

November 9, 2023

Photo courtesy of Grant Campbell Several area football players were recognized in the Alabama High School Athletic A...

Southside ranked No. 7, Coosa Christian No. 9 in final ASWA high school football poll

November 8, 2023

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy ` Released November 8 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Central-Phenix City 9-0 225 2. Thompson 8-1 172 3. Mary Mont...