Photo: Ashville High’s Taylor Knight crosses the finish line first out of 80 runners at the Twilight Invite 5K on October 7 at Pleasant Valley. (Chris...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Trace Thompson threw five touchdowns in Etowah’s 44-0 win over Class 4A, Area 6 rival Hanceville on October 8...

Photo: Hokes Bluff’s Will Wellingham catches a touchdown pass from Jordan Bradley (right) as Walter Wellborn’s Brady Johnson (left) defends during the...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside lost to Fort Payne, 26-14, in Class 6A Region 7 action on October 8 at Barney Hood Stadium. The Panthers...

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent Alabama Week 5 Recap Ole Miss was expected to provide a challenge for the Crimson Tide last week, but Alabama...

Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Thompson 7-0 264 2. Hoover 7-0 197 3. Central-Phenix City 7-0 177 4. Theodore 6-0 153 5. Auburn 6-1 123 6. James...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Southside went 2-1 at a quad match at Geraldine last Tuesday (Oct. 5). The Lady Panthers (41-11) beat Class 2A...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Westbrook Christian swept a tri-match last Tuesday (Oct. 5) at Gaston. The Lady Warriors defeated the host Lady...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Glencoe posted a 26-24, 20-25, 25-21, 25-129 victory over Etowah last Tuesday (Oct. 5). For the Lady Yellow Jackets,...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Gadsden City held off Tuscaloosa County, 21-16, in Class 7A, Region 3 action on October 1 at Titan Stadium. A...

Photo: The Southside High School volleyball team gathers for a photo following its victory over Glencoe in the Etowah County Schools championship last...