Photo: West End’s Katie Parker (12) and Gaston’s Emma Parker fight for a rebound during the Lady Bulldogs’ 49-46 victory in girls basketball last Tuesday...

Photo: West End’s Thad Pearce (4) blocks the shot attempt of Gaston’s Julian Jones during the Bulldogs’ 63-60 victory in boys basketball last Tuesday (Nov....

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By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 12 Recap Quarterback Bryce Young was a stellar 31-40 for 559 yards and five touchdowns as Alabama...

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent  Auburn Week 11 Recap Just before halftime last Saturday (Nov. 13), Auburn led Mississippi State, 28-3, in perhaps...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy By Chris McCarthy, Publisher/Editor Ashville’s Joe Stevens and Glencoe’s Katie Giles both shook off setbacks...

Photo: Etowah High senior Abbi Martin (pictured at center) signs a softball scholarship with Carson-Newman University on November 12 in Attalla. Pictured...

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent  Alabama Week 10 Recap The Crimson Tide avoided a massive upset in escaping with a 20-14 home victory over LSU...

Photo: Southside High School senior Camryn Davis signs a soccer scholarship with Jacksonville State University on Wednesday, November 10. Pictured, sitting,...

Photo: Gadsden City High School senior Tanner Rice signs a cross country scholarship with Jacksonville State University last Wednesday (Nov. 10). (Chris...

Photo: Glencoe High School senior Bishop signs a soccer scholarship with Reinhardt University on November 8. Pictured, sitting, from left: brother Colby,...