Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy West End led 23-0 at halftime on the way to a 51-0 win over Etowah County neighbor and Class 2A, Region 7 rival...

Photo: Gadsden City’s Dre Kirkpatrick separates the ball from Hartselle’s Azariah Fletcher (3) during the Titan’s 16-9 loss in high school football on...

Photo: Coosa Christian’s Jy Mostella scores a second-quarter touchdown as Grayson Malone (13) and Valley Head’s Carlos Character (80) look on during the...

Photo: Sardis High’s Brian Chapman’s drops back to pass during the Lions’ 36-14 victory over Crossville on September 16 in Sardis City. (Courtesy of Bentley...

By Cole Frederick/Sports Correspondent  Alabama Week 2 Recap Alabama escaped Austin with a 20-19 victory over Texas last week thanks to Bryce Young’s late-game...

Photo: Westbrook Christian’s Taylor Meador (right) pushes the ball over the net as Ashville’s Zahkiyla Cook defends during the Lady Warriors’ volleyball...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Several area student-athletes were recognized for the Alabama High School Athletic Association Prep Football Spotlight. Coosa...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Released September 14 Class 7A Team Record Points 1. Auburn 4-0 233 2. Fairhope 4-0 155 3. Opelika 4-0 145 4. Central-Phenix...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy The Westbrook Christian volleyball team finished runner-up at the Champions Tournament last Saturday (Sept. 10)...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy The Glencoe High girls cross country team placed four runners in the top 10 en route to a first-place finish at...

Messenger file photo by Chris McCarthy Coosa Christian notched one of its biggest wins in recent memory with a 35-20 come-from- behind victory over 10th...