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White Plains’ Leighton Arnold follows through on her three-run home run to reclaim the lead for the Wildcats in the bottom of the sixth inning against Pleasant Valley on Thursday. White Plains won 9-8. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Clutch Homer in Calhoun County

March 28, 2025

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 28, 2025

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 27, 2025

Hope Christian’s baseball team, playing its inaugural season, achieved its first top-five ranking in AISA with this week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

ASWA Rankings

March 27, 2025

Calhoun County and Cleburne County Spring Roundup

March 26, 2025

White Plains’ Cam Hurst, the boys’ low medalist, pumps his fist after hitting the clinching eagle putt on No. 18 during Tuesday’s final round of the Calhoun County Tournament at Pine Hill Country Club.

Calhoun County Golf

March 26, 2025

Spring Roundup in and Around Calhoun County

March 25, 2025

Calhoun County golf-

Calhoun County Golf

March 25, 2025

White Plains’ boys and girls’ teams celebrate after winning the Calhoun County Tournament last year. This year’s county tournament is Monday and Tuesday at Pine Hill Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

This Week’s Schedule

March 24, 2025

Calhoun County softball

Calhoun County Softball

March 24, 2025

Spring Round Up

Spring Roundup in Cleburne and Calhoun Counties

March 23, 2025

Jeremy Sullivan poses with Alabama North All-Star offensive linemen after coaching in the 2022 North-South All-Star Game in Mobile’s Hancock Whitney Stadium. He was also part of the North staff in 2019. (Submitted photo)

Sullivan Returns to Jacksonville

March 21, 2025

All-County hoops

All-County Hoops

March 21, 2025

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

March 21, 2025

Jax State’s Marcellus Bingham Jr. shoots a 3-pointer against Georgia Tech in their first-round NIT game Tuesday in Atlanta. Jax State won, 81-64. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Jacksonville State University History

March 20, 2025

Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander drives to the basket as Gadsden City’s Devin Barksdale (4) defends during the Class 6A Northeast Regional final in Pete Mathews Coliseum on Feb. 20. Both players are from Calhoun County, and both are finalists for Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 6A player of the year. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

ASWA Finalists

March 20, 2025

Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties

March 20, 2025

Pleasant Valley holds the No. 1 ranking in Class 2A in the season’s first ASWA softball rankings. (Submitted photo)

ASWA Rankings

March 20, 2025

Ohatchee’s Brayden Collins celebrates during the Indians’ 13-3 victory over Wellborn on Monday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Round Up

March 18, 2025

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule

March 17, 2025

Munford celebrates third consecutive Talladega County softball title Friday at Childersburg. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 15, 2025

ASWA All-State basketball

ASWA All-State Basketball

March 15, 2025

New Pleasant Valley boys’ basketball coach Marcus Herbert and his old boss, former Weaver coach Daryl Hamby, embrace after the Calhoun County Board of Education approved Herbert’s hiring Thursday at Saks Middle School. (Submitted photo)

Driving Home

March 14, 2025

White Plains New Blue Hue

March 14, 2025

Alexandria catcher Ryan Lumpkin looks to the umpire for the call after tagging Jacksonville’s Dailyn Wood on Thursday at Alexandria. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 14, 2025

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 13, 2025

Weaver’s Carson Campbell makes contact against Saks during their area game Tuesday at Weaver. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 12, 2025

All-Calhoun County wrestling

All-Calhoun County Wrestling

March 11, 2025

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 11, 2025

Oxford’s James Tapley gets congrats from teammates during Tuesday’s Calhoun County baseball championship game at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

March 10, 2025

Pleasant Valley celebrates after winning the Saks Wildcat Invitational at Calhoun County Softball Complex on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 9, 2025

Kennesaw State’s Jamil Miller (10) and Rongie Gordon (25) defend as Jax State’s Jaron Pierre Jr. drives Saturday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Missed Opportunity for Jacksonville State University

March 8, 2025

Donoho’s girls celebrate after beating Boaz on Friday at Choccolocco Park. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 8, 2025

Teammates wait to greet Allyssa Hunt after her two-run home run against Oxford on Thursday at Alexandria. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Alexandria Shaking Off ‘Rust’

March 8, 2025

Oxford’s James Tapley gets the game-ending single as the Yellow Jackets finish off a 12-2 victory over Alexandria in Tuesday’s Calhoun County final at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Oxford Gets A Spring Wind

March 5, 2025

Spring Roundup

March 5, 2025

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 4, 2025

Alexandria’s Bray Goode comes out of his windup against Piedmont during Monday’s Calhoun County semifinals at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Calhoun County Rematch

March 4, 2025

Oxford’s baseball team huddles after their Calhoun County quarterfinal victory over Pleasant Valley on Saturday. The semifinals are Monday and championship Tuesday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

March 3, 2025

Pleasant Valley celebrates after winning the Glencoe Invitational on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 2, 2025

Calhoun County baseball

Calhoun County Baseball

March 2, 2025

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 1, 2025

Calhoun County baseball

Calhoun County Baseball

March 1, 2025

Pleasant Valley’s Will Underwood had big day at the plate as the Raiders sweat a doubleheader with Weaver on Monday. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport–shutter.com)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

February 28, 2025

Jacksonville High School soccer defender Emma Easterling signs Wednesday to play for Doanne University. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Jacksonville Headed Midwest

February 28, 2025

Pleasant Valley’s Will Underwood had big day at the plate as the Raiders sweat a doubleheader with Weaver on Monday. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport–shutter.com)

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

February 25, 2025

Oxford players celebrate after winning the 2024 Calhoun County championship at Choccolocco Park. This year’s county tournament starts Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Baseball

February 24, 2025

Spring Garden’s girls celebrate their second consecutive Class 1A state basketball title and ninth overall last season in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena on Feb. 29, 2024. The Panthers will try to make it three in a row and 10 overall starting with Monday’s Class 1A semifinals. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule

February 24, 2025

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

February 23, 2025

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

February 22, 2025

Calhoun County Musical Chairs

February 21, 2025

Gadsden City coach Ralpheal Graves presents the Class 6A Northeast Regional championship trophy to his team after the Titans beat Oxford 54-52 on Thursday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

‘Born to Score’

February 21, 2025

Spring Roundup for Calhoun County

February 19, 2025

Glencoe coach Ryan Chambless presents the Northeast Regional championship trophy to his players Tuesday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Jackets Required

February 19, 2025

Spring Garden’s girls, the 2025 Class 1A Northeast Regional champions. (Photo by Shannon Fagan/WEIS sports director)

‘Chill Out’

February 19, 2025

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

February 18, 2025

Piedmont’s Jenna Duke shoots a 3-pointer against Sylvania during Tuesday’s Class 3A girls Northeast Regional final in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

End of the Line for Piedmont Girls

February 18, 2025

Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander drives against Mountain Brook during Monday’s Class 6A Northeast Regional semifinals in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Confident Oxford

February 18, 2025

Gadsden City’s Devin Barksdale dribbles out the final seconds of the Titans’ 60-46 victory over Huffman in Monday’s Northeast Regional semifinals in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Gadsden Back Home

February 18, 2025

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

February 17, 2025

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

February 16, 2025

Weaver’s girls hoist the AHSAA ‘blue map’ trophy Saturday in Huntsville’s Von Braun Center after winning the Alabama Class 1A-5A state title. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Weaver – Her Story, History

February 16, 2025

State wrestling

Calhoun County Shines Across State Wrestling

February 15, 2025

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

February 15, 2025

Jacksonville’s Sean Herbert goes up for two against Wenonah during Friday’s Class 5A Northeast Regional semifinals in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Jacksonville’s ‘Rough Journey’

February 15, 2025

Jacksonville’s Alexis Phillips shoots against Wenonah during Friday’s Northeast Regional Class 5A semifinals in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Jacksonville ‘Gave Everything’

February 15, 2025

Chris Findley talks to his Ohatchee team after its 76–71 victory over New Hope to open the 2024 season. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Texas Bound

February 14, 2025

Cacey Brothers catches a pass from sister Cayla Brothers during Piedmont’s Northeast Regional semifinal against Whitesburg Christian on Wednesday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Long Time

February 14, 2025

Central Regional

Central Regional

February 14, 2025

Spring Roundup

February 14, 2025

Piedmont’s Ishmael Bethel dunks to start Piedmont’s game-ending run during the Bulldogs’ Northeast Regional victory over Geraldine on Wednesday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Ish’s Spark

February 14, 2025

Oxford football signees (from left) Desmond Whitson, D.K. Wilson, Cedric Twyman and Markevion Conley pose for a picture with Oxford coach Sam Adams during Thursday’s ceremony to celebrate their college signings … Wilson and Twyman with Harding University, Whitson with Clark-Atlanta University and Conley with Mississippi Community Christian College. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Oxford Signing

February 14, 2025

Donoho athletics director Steve Gendron speaks during Wednesday’s ceremony to celebrate soccer standout Anna Kate Wallace’s signing with the University of Alabama-Huntsville. (Submitted photo)

‘Like home’

February 14, 2025

Tough to Bear

February 14, 2025

Alexandria coach Craig Kiker consoles Charlee Parris late in the Valley Cubs’ 65-40 loss to Madison Academy in Thursday’s Class 4A semifinals in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

‘Tired of Losing’

February 14, 2025

Saks’ Sania Angel looks to pass against Sylvania during Wednesday’s Class 3A Northeast Regional semifinals in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Tough Ending

February 14, 2025

State wrestling

State Wrestling

February 14, 2025

Hope Christian Academy head of school Nic Burns cuts the ribbon at Monday’s ceremonial opening of the school’s new sports home, at Oxford’s Big Jack Stovall Sports Complex.

Big Hope in Oxford

February 11, 2025

Donoho’s girls celebrated after their 10-0 victory at White Plains on Monday. (Submitted photo)

Prep Soccer in Calhoun County

February 11, 2025

This week’s schedule

This Calhoun County Week’s Schedule

February 10, 2025

NE Regional schedule

NE Regional Schedule

February 9, 2025

Subregional basketball

Subregional Basketball

February 9, 2025

Weaver’s boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams celebrate after winning the Calhoun County Tournament in January. Both teams won their divisions of the AHSAA North Super Sectional, held Thursday and Friday in Birmingham CrossPlex Bill Harris Arena. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Sectional Wrestling – Weaver Shines

February 8, 2025

Subregional basketball

Subregional Basketball

February 8, 2025

Jax State’s Jaron Pierre Jr. dunks against Middle Tennessee State on Thursday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Jacksonville State University’s ‘Special Player’

February 7, 2025

Subregional pairings

AHSAA Subregional Pairings

February 7, 2025

’25 Jax State football slate

’25 Jax State Football Slate

February 7, 2025

New Jax State coach Charles Kelly talks during the school’s National Signing Day Zoom news conference on Wednesday. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

New Gamecocks

February 6, 2025

Area basketball

Area Basketball in Calhoun County

February 6, 2025

Weaver players celebrate with head coach Beau Winn (right) after beating Saks 72-42 on Wednesday to clinch the Class 3A, Area 9 titles. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Weaver’s Seven-Year Itch

February 6, 2025

Anniston signing day

Anniston Signing Day

February 5, 2025

Area basketball

Calhoun County Area Basketball

February 5, 2025

Oxford’s Chris Latson slams home the first of his two alley-oop dunks against Shades Valley in Tuesday’s Class 6A, Area 11 final, both on assists from Jaylen Alexander. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Oxford In Full Buzz

February 5, 2025

Tough Area

February 5, 2025

Alexandria’s Jaylen Henderson drives against Cleburne County during Saturday’s Class 4A, Area 12 tournament action at Alexandria. Area tournaments resume Monday. (Photo by Joe Medley/For East Alabama Sports Today)

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule

February 5, 2025

Jacksonville’s Alexis Phillips celebrates reaching 1,000 career points with Golden Eagles coach Corey Mize on Thursday at Jacksonville. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

February 1, 2025

ASWA RANKINGS AND Pairings

ASWA Basketball Rankings and Pairings

February 1, 2025

Scenes from No. 74

Scenes from Calhoun County’s No. 74

January 30, 2025

Prep Basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

January 30, 2025

Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander celebrates during Oxford’s victory over Alexandria during Tuesday’s championship game of the 74th Calhoun County Tournament in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Oxford Reclaims Calhoun County Basketball Supremacy with Dominant Victory Over Alexandria, Secures 24th Title

January 29, 2025

Oxford’s players rush the court to accept the 2025 Calhoun County Tournament champion’s trophy. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Oxford Secures Fourth Straight Calhoun County Basketball Championship with Win Over Jacksonville

January 29, 2025

74th county tournament

74th Calhoun County Tournament

January 28, 2025

prep Basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

January 28, 2025

n one of the best games so far in the 74th Calhoun County Tournament, Piedmont’s Colton Proctor makes the decisive outback In a 52-50 victory over Jacksonville. The tournament semifinals start Monday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

This Week’s Schedule in Calhoun County

January 27, 2025

74th county tournament

74th Calhoun County tournament

January 26, 2025

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

January 25, 2025

Weaver’s KeShawn Allen and his coach, Beau Winn, celebrate after Allen crossed the 1,000-career-points mark in the Bearcats’ victory at Saks on Thursday, (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

January 24, 2025

ASWA basketball rankings

ASWA Basketball Rankings

January 24, 2025

Piedmont’s Colton Proctor makes what proved to be the game-winning outback against Jacksonville during Monday’s action in the 74th Calhoun County Tournament in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

74th Calhoun County Tourney

January 21, 2025

Tres Buzan,, coach of defending Calhoun County champion Jacksonville’s boys, speaks during a timeout Saturday. The Golden Eagles advanced with a victory over Saks. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule

January 21, 2025

Weaver’s KeShawn Allen dunks against Jacksonville Christian during Saturday’s play in the 74th Calhoun County basketball tournament in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

County Tournament

January 19, 2025

Weaver’s boys celebrate after winning the Calhoun County Tournament on Jan. 3. The Bearcats advanced Friday to the Class 1A-4A state duals semifinals. They are the defending duals champion. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Weaver’s State Duals

January 18, 2025

Jacksonville Christian’s Jesse Gannaway lets fly a free throw against Wellborn during Friday’s first round of the 74th Calhoun County Tournament in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Calhoun County Tournament

January 18, 2025

Jacksonville’s Quinn Weaver goes to the basket against St. Clair County on Thursday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

January 17, 2025

Updated county pairings

Updated Calhoun County Pairings

January 17, 2025

Oxford’s Reid Maniscalco (left), Hudson Gilman (center) and Nick Richardson celebrate with teammates after Wednesday’s ceremony to celebrate their signings to play college baseball … Maniscalco with Snead State Community College, Gilman with Chipola College and Richardson with the University of South Alabama. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Oxford Signings

January 17, 2025

Surrounded by family, Ohatchee’s Brett Finn (center-left) and Rebecca Henderson (center-right) put pen to paper during Friday’s ceremony to mark their college signings in the Ohatchee High School library. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Ohatchee Signings

January 17, 2025

Alexandria’s Jasmine and Jamarcus Stokes celebrate after winning player-of-the-year awards in their Alabama Junior Golf Association age groups. (Submitted photo)

Family Firsts

January 17, 2025

ASWA basketball rankings

ASWA Basketball Rankings

January 17, 2025

Weaver’s Chloe Collison signs Wednesday to play volleyball for Coastal Alabama Community College. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Headed South

January 17, 2025

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

January 15, 2025

Donoho’s Jordan Cameron finishes off one of his four dunks Tuesday, during the Falcons’ 72-42 victory over Jacksonville Christian. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Donoho Hope

January 15, 2025

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball In Calhoun County

January 14, 2025

Oxford boys coach Joel Van Meter coaches during last year’s Calhoun County final. The Yellow Jackets carry the top seed into this year’s county tournament, which starts Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule

January 13, 2025

Prep basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

January 13, 2025

Calhoun County championships chairman Jody Whaley speaks to basketball coaches during Thursday’s county seeding meeting at Alexandria High School. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Seedings

January 12, 2025

ASWA basketball poll

ASWA Basketball Poll

January 12, 2025

2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour

January 12, 2025

Paramedics, tend to Weaver’s Aaliyah Marks after her fall just before halftime of the Bearcats’ basketball game against Saks on Tuesday at Weaver High School. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Scary Incident in Weaver

January 8, 2025

Prep basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

January 8, 2025

Senior Night Showdown: Weaver Hosts Saks in High School Basketball Action

January 8, 2025

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

January 7, 2025

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County’s Sports Schedule

January 6, 2025

Cleburne County wrestlers celebrate after winning Saturday’s Rumble In The Jungle, at Cleburne County High School. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Rumblin’

January 5, 2025

Prep Basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

January 5, 2025

Prep Basketball

Calhoun County Basketball

January 4, 2025

Weaver’s boys and girls celebrate after winning the 2025 Calhoun County wrestling championships Friday at Alexandria High School. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Wrestling

January 4, 2025

Prep Basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

January 3, 2025

Piedmont’s Ishmael Bethel finishes off one of his three dunks at Ohatchee on Thursday. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Piedmont and Ohatchee – Area Split

January 3, 2025

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

January 2, 2025

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

December 30, 2024

Spring Garden’s boys celebrate after winning the Heflin Holiday Hoops Classic on Saturday. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Heflin Hoops Classic

December 29, 2024

Prep basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

December 29, 2024

White Plains’ Crew Martin shoots a 3-pointer as Weaver’s Kaden Gooden defends during Friday’s action in the Heflin Holiday Hoops Classic. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Heflin Hoops Classic

December 27, 2024

Weaver’s Junior Allen goes to the basket against Spring Garden during Thursday’s action in the Heflin Holiday Hoops Classic. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Heflin Hoops Classic

December 26, 2024

ASWA Finalists

December 26, 2024

Weaver’s girls celebrate after winning the Lady Bearcat Tournament on Monday. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Weaver Awakened

December 24, 2024

Prep Basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

December 24, 2024

New Jax State head coach Charles Kelly speaks to media during a Zoom conference Sunday. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Right Time, Job in Jacksonville

December 23, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

December 23, 2024

Jax State receiver Brock Rechsteiner shows the way after making a first-down catch against Ohio in Friday’s StaffDNA Cure Bowl in Orlando, Fla. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

As The Wind Blows

December 22, 2024

Prep basketball

Calhoun County Prep Pasketball

December 22, 2024

Jacket signsations

Oxford Jacket Signsations

December 19, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball

December 18, 2024

Alexandria’s Quendavion McDowell battles for a rebound on Tuesday at Anniston. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

‘Nasty’ Time for Calhoun County

December 18, 2024

Rings & Things

December 17, 2024

Anniston’s Kamryn Harris (left) is the 2024 All-Calhoun County defensive player of the year for flag football, and Oxford’s Savannah Carter is the offensive player of the year, as selected by county coaches. (Submitted photos)

All-County Flag Football

December 17, 2024

Alexandria’s Quendavion McDowell goes up for two of his 22 points against Jacksonville on Monday. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Rivalry Split

December 17, 2024

Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander (0) forces a turnover against Bob Jones as teammate Marcus Perry, Jr., looks on Saturday during play in the Larry & Connie Davidson Classic. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com)

Oxford Swarm

December 15, 2024

In the match of the day, Weaver heavyweight Brandon Jolliff prevailed over Tallassee’s Jude Rogers in an ultimate tiebreaker. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

New Challenge

December 15, 2024

All-Calhoun County football

All-Calhoun County Football

December 15, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball

December 13, 2024

Cleburne County’s Kassidi Hazzard signed Wednesday to play for Southern Union Community College.. (Submitted photo)

Family Tradition

December 12, 2024

RichRod resigns

RichRod Resigns from Jacksonville State University

December 12, 2024

CUSA Awards

December 11, 2024

Oxford’s Jayden Lewis shoots against Hewitt-Trussville on Tuesday at Oxford. (Photo by Brad Campbel/For East Alabama Sports Today).

Prep Basketball

December 11, 2024

Lily Henry signing

Lily Henry Signing

December 10, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball

December 10, 2024

All-CUSA football

All-CUSA Football

December 10, 2024

Pleasant Valley head coach Jonathan Nix talks to his team after its playoff game with Sulligent on Nov. 8. He is the ALFCA head coach of the year for Class 2A. (Photo by Joe Medley)

ALFCA Awards

December 10, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

December 9, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball

December 9, 2024

Jackson quarterback Landon Duckworth sets to throw as lineman Steven Taite (50) and back Gavin Jackson (26) block up front (Photo by David Holtsford/AHSAA)

Action Jackson

December 9, 2024

Sweet Spot

December 9, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball

December 6, 2024

Jaquez Wilkes breaks open for one of his five touchdown runs in Wadley’s 37-7 victory over Maplesville in Thursday’s Class 1A state title game. (Photo by David Holtsford/AHSAA)

Wadley on Top for Anniston

December 6, 2024

Loyal to the end

Loyal to the End

December 5, 2024

Jax State signees

Jax State Signees

December 5, 2024

Pleasant Valley softball standout Haylie Lee celebrates her signing with Marion Military Institute during Wednesday’s ceremony in the Pleasant Valley school library, (Photo by Joe Medley)

Lee’s Path

December 4, 2024

Rollie’s record

Rollie’s Record

December 4, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball

December 4, 2024

Game-time decision

Game-time Decision

December 4, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

December 4, 2024

Jax State quarterback Tyler Huff breaks a 51-yard run at Western Kentucky on Saturday. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Trend or One-Off?

December 1, 2024

Playoff scoreboard

Playoff Scoreboard

November 30, 2024

Two reach Super 7

Two Reach Super 7

November 30, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball

November 26, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

November 26, 2024

Jax State quarterback Sam Huff and wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner celebrate after a Huff touchdown run against Sam Houston State on Saturday in AmFirst Stadium. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

C(igar)USA

November 23, 2024

Piedmont players rush the field after clinching their Class 3A quarterfinal victory over Fyffe on Friday. (Photo by Ken Grissom/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Playoff Scoreboard

November 23, 2024

Oxford’s Jaylin Taylor heads to the end zone with one of his four touchdown catches Friday, and the Yellow Jackets beat Fort Payne 28-26 to reach the Class 6A semifinals. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Mims-to-Taylor

November 23, 2024

Piedmont’s Kale Austin leads the charge of Bulldog defenders who stopped Fyffe’s two-point conversion attempt in overtime on Friday. (Photo by Ken Grissom/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Piedmont to Semis

November 23, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball

November 23, 2024

First-year Ohatchee coach Quntarius Hutchison shares a moment with Colby Hester before tipoff Thursday at Ohatchee. The Indians won Hutchison’s first game as a varsity head coach, beating Munford 57-45. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘I Love It’

November 22, 2024

Prep Basketball

November 22, 2024

Weaver volleyball standout Jadey Hatten-Rivera, surrounded by family and Southern Union coaches, signs to play for the Bison. The Southern Union coaches present are (standing, from left) assistant Regina Smith and head coach Ametrice Jackson. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Weaver Wild Card

November 20, 2024

Eight Alexandria athletes signed Tuesday to play their sports in college. They are, from left, baseball’s Bray Goode (South Alabama), softball’s Alyssa Hunt (Wallace State Community College). softball’s Pressley Slaton (Gadsden State Community College), volleyball’s Eryn Spradley (Tennessee Tech), volleyball’s Cassidy Hartsfield (Gadsden State Community College), volleyball’s Kaden Pritchett (Gadsden State Community College), volleyball’s McKinley Cooper (Southern Union Community College) and cross country’s Caleb Gay (Gadsden State Community College). (Photo by Joe Medley)

Valley Tally

November 20, 2024

Weaver’s girls’ wrestling team, shown here at Gulf Shores last weekend, swept two duals at Phenix City on Tuesday. (Submitted photo)

Prep Roundup

November 20, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball

November 19, 2024

Weekly Schedule

This Week’s Schedule

November 18, 2024

Jacksonville High grad Ron Wiggins, the MVP of the Gamecocks’ New Orleans Bowl victory over Louisiana last season, sees his first action of the season, against Florida International on Saturday in AmFirst Stadium. He suffered a preseason toe injury. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

JSU In Command

November 17, 2024

Prep Roundup

November 16, 2024

Weaver’s D.J. Marbury drives the lane against White Plains on Friday at Weaver. (Photo by Brad Campbell/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Prep Basketball

November 16, 2024

Oxford’s Keenan Britt celebrates after the Yellow Jackets’ 34-14 victory over Hartselle on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Scoreboard, Pairings

November 16, 2024

Oxford’s Nick Richardson goes up between defenders to pull down a touchdown reception just before halftime of the Yellow Jackets’ 34-14 victory over Hartselle in Friday’s second-round playoff game at Oxford. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Oxford Counter Punchers

November 16, 2024

Ace Austin signing

Ace Austin Signing

November 15, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

November 15, 2024

Jax State baseball

Jax State Baseball

November 14, 2024

Oxford’s Jayden Lewis goes up for an alleyoop pass from from Jaylen Alexander during the Yellow Jackets’ 80-48 victory at Jacksonville on Monday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jaylen’s Friends

November 12, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

November 12, 2024

Cam Vaughn reaches for the Hail Mary pass that allowed Jax State to force overtime at Louisiana Tech on Saturday. The Gamecocks won in overtime. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Miracle Finish

November 10, 2024

Conn-grats!

November 10, 2024

Weaver’s KeShawn Allen goes up for a catch between two Sylvania defenders during their first-round playoff game at Sylvania on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Playoff Scoreboard

November 9, 2024

Pleasant Valley’s football players file down the home grandstand just before kickoff for their first home playoff game in 40 years on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘It Meant a Lot’

November 9, 2024

Playoff roundup

Playoff Roundup

November 9, 2024

Former Piedmont standout Jakari Foster has played in all eight games for Louisiana Tech this season and produced big moments. (Photo by Josh McDaniel/Louisiana Tech)

Breaking Through

November 8, 2024

White Plains’ senior Maddyn Conn hopes to add her third consecutive Class 4A state cross country championship and ninth individual state title in cross country and track at Saturday’s state meet in Moulton. (Photo by Joe Medley)

For the Thumbs

November 8, 2024

Prep playoffs scoreboard

Prep Playoffs Scoreboard

November 8, 2024

All-Calhoun County volleyball

All-Calhoun County Volleyball

November 7, 2024

Jax State football

JSU Coach Rich Rodriguez Reflects on Season Progression, Key Player Developments in Press Conference

November 6, 2024

Weekly Schedule

This Week’s Schedule

November 6, 2024

Jax State Basketball

Jax State Hoops Slate

November 6, 2024

Calhoun County Prep Football

November 2, 2024

Weaver’s KeShawn Allen celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against J.B. Pennington on Friday at Weaver. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Scores, Playoff Pairings

November 2, 2024

Weaver players douse second-year head coach Ken Cofer with a cooler after the Bearcats beat J.B. Pennington on Friday to lock up a playoff berth. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Power of Positivity Works for Weaver

November 2, 2024

Alexandria’s J.J. Beason rushed for some of his 130 yards against Munford on Thursday at Alexandria. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Death Valley’ Revival

November 1, 2024

Spring Garden players celebrate Thursday after winning their second consecutive state volleyball title in Birmingham’s Bill Harris Arena. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Full Deck

November 1, 2024

Spring Garden coach Ricky Austin hands the school’s latest state–title trophy in volleyball to his team following their victory over University Charter in Thursday’s Class 1A final in Birmingham’s Bill Harris Arena. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Relief’

November 1, 2024

‘Brand New’

November 1, 2024

Jax State running back Tre Stewart scores one of his four touchdowns at Liberty on Wednesday. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Tre-riffic Jacksonville State

October 31, 2024

Ohatchee head coach Rebecca Hughes and assistant coach Ronnie Henderson celebrate as their players celebrate after winning a five-set Class 3A semifinal against St. Luke’s on Wednesday at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Photo by Joe Medley)

State Volleyball

October 31, 2024

Alexandria, the 2024 Alabama Class 4A state runner up. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Night and Day’

October 30, 2024

Pleasant Valley players celebrate after clinching the Raiders’ second consecutive state title and seventh overall Wednesday in Birmingham’s Bill Harris Arena. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Another Ring

October 30, 2024

Alexandria players celebrate after beating Orange Beach in a Class 4A state volleyball semifinals Tuesday at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘You’re Next’

October 30, 2024

Pleasant Valley players celebrate after beating Mars Hill Bible in five sets in Tuesday’s Class 2A semifinals at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Photo by Joe Medley)

All Heart

October 30, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

October 29, 2024

Jacksonville Christian quarterback Noah Lee looks for a receiver against Cornerstone (Rainsville) during Friday’s Alabama Christian Athletics Association semifinal on Tommy Miller Field. JCA won, 58-26. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Thunder Claps Back

October 28, 2024

Weaver teammates celebrate after Kaden Gooden scores on the final play, and the Bearcats beat Westbrook Christian 37-24 on Friday at Rainbow City. (Photo by Brad Campbell/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Last Week’s Scoreboard

October 28, 2024

Ohatchee’s volleyball team celebrates after sweeping to a Class 3A North Regional title Friday. (Submitted photo)

Regional Volleyball

October 28, 2024

Jacksonville’s Tylen Ellis breaks a run against St. Clair County on Friday at Jacksonville. The Golden Eagles won 45-21 to clinch a playoff berth. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Prep Football

October 28, 2024

Jax State football

Jacksonville State’s Offensive Line Shines as Gamecocks Prepare for Liberty Showdown

October 28, 2024

Oxford’s Caleb Wynn breaks a run against Huffman on Friday on Lamar Field. The Yellow Jackets won, 49-0. (Photo by Kristen Stringer/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Short Work for Oxford

October 25, 2024

Tre Stewart rushes for some of his 210 yards during Jacksonville State’s 42-20 victory over Middle Tennessee State on Wednesday at AmFirst Stadium. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Jax State’s Dynamic Duo: Huff and Stewart Power Gamecocks to Fourth Straight Win, Set Stage for CUSA Clash with Liberty

October 24, 2024

Regional volleyball

Regional Volleyball

October 24, 2024

Calhoun County XC

Calhoun County XC

October 24, 2024

Weekly Schedule

This Week’s Schedule

October 21, 2024

John Rollins tees off on No. 10 during his Calhoun County Match Play final against Jeremy McGatha on Sunday at Anniston Municipal Golf Course. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Rollins rolls his way to victory in the Calhoun County Match Play Championship on The Hill

October 21, 2024

Oxford’s Jaylin Taylor makes a key one-handed grab to set up the go-ahead touchdown just before halftime of Oxford’s 21-10 victory over Clay-Chalkville on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Oxford Breakthrough?

October 19, 2024

Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto breaks a 73-yard touchdown run that put Piedmont ahead in the fourth quarter, and the Bulldogs held off Weaver 26-21 on Friday, (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Prep Football

October 19, 2024

This week’s scoreboard

This Week’s Scoreboard

October 19, 2024

Area volleyball

Calhoun County Area Volleyball

October 18, 2024

Area volleyball

Area Volleyball

October 17, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

October 13, 2024

This week’s scoreboard

Statewide High School Scoreboard

October 12, 2024

J.J. Beason breaks a long run against Ashville on Friday at Alexandria. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Prep Football

October 12, 2024

Ohatchee cheerleaders celebrate after Ohatchee’s 37-30 victory over Wellborn on Friday at Ohatchee. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Finishing Power

October 12, 2024

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball in Calhoun County

October 11, 2024

Jax State’s Michael Pettway breaks free for a big gain against New Mexico State on Wednesday in AmFirst Stadium. (Jax State photo)

Jacksonville State University Gets “Cocky Again”

October 10, 2024

Alexandria celebrates after match point in Monday’s Calhoun County volleyball tourney final in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Feed The ‘Dog’ – MVP Spradley’s big finish helps top seed Alexandria finish off straight-sets victory

October 9, 2024

Alexandria players celebrate after finishing off their victory over Donoho in Saturday’s Calhoun County semifinals in Larry R. Ginn Gymnasium. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Rubber Match

October 9, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

October 9, 2024

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball – Weaver tops Wellborn

October 9, 2024

Cherokee County’s Tae Diamond (21) and Caleb Harbour (33) close in to tackle Anniston’s Damon Pope on Friday night. (Photo by Shannon Fagan/WEIS Sports Director)

‘Disaster’ Averted

October 5, 2024

Jax State quarterback Tyler Huff runs for some of his 176 rushing yards at Kennesaw State on Friday. (Brandon Phillips/Jax State photo)

Jacksonville Gamecocks Are ‘Chickens’ kickin’

October 5, 2024

Central-Clay County coach Danny Horn at work during the Vols’ 29-7 victory at Elmore County on Friday. (David Holtsford/AHSAA)

Mr. 358

October 5, 2024

A look at the Field of Champions at sunset as Piedmont and Locust Fork ready for their key Class 3A, Region 6 game on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont Declares ‘We’re back, baby!’

October 5, 2024

Weaver’s Kaden Gooden breaks a run against Glencoe on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Prep Football

October 5, 2024

This week’s scoreboard

This Week’s Alabama High School Scoreboard

October 5, 2024

Prep Volleyball

October 4, 2024

Falcons Soar

October 4, 2024

Talladega’s Alex Taylor scores a touchdown against Munford on Friday as the Tigers beat the Lions 28-14 on Thursday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Dega Win Streak

October 4, 2024

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball

October 3, 2024

Teammates present Donoho’s Sam Wakefield flowers during the Falcons’ senior-night celebration before their area match against Weaver on Tuesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Wakefield Honored as Donoho Wins; Jacksonville, Munford, Oxford to Host Area Tournaments

October 2, 2024

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County Sports Schedule

September 30, 2024

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball

September 29, 2024

Piedmont quarterback Cole Wilson rushes for a touchdown against B.B. Comer on Friday. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Prep Roundup

September 28, 2024

Prep scoreboard

Prep scoreboard for Alabama High School Football

September 28, 2024

Coosa Christian defenders close in on Fyffe’s Brycen Green during their game Friday at Coosa Christain. (Submitted photo)

‘The New Standard’

September 28, 2024

ASWA football poll

ASWA Football Poll

September 25, 2024

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball

September 25, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

September 23, 2024

Prep Volleyball

Prep Volleyball

September 22, 2024

Jax ,State quarterback Tyler Huff scrambles during the Gamecocks’ homecoming rout of Southern Miss on Saturday. (Jax State photo)

Jax State 44, USM 7

September 22, 2024

Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto scores one of his three touchdowns against Westbrook Christian on Friday. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

High School Scoreboard

September 21, 2024

Prep Roundup

September 21, 2024

Hokes Bluff’s Brenton Hale runs for the first of his three touchdowns at Anniston on Friday. The Eagles won, 37-18. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Eye Opener

September 21, 2024

Oxford High graduate Kristin Booth has a team-high two sacks this season, his senior season with Southern Miss. (USM athletics photo)

‘Like a Home Game’

September 20, 2024

Prep Volleyball

Prep Volleyball

September 18, 2024

Jax State football

Jax State Defense Prepares for Southern Miss Challenge

September 18, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

September 16, 2024

Teammates Garrett Burgess (left) and Taylor McCullum celebrate Sunday at Anniston Country Club, after winning the 45th Sunny King Charity Classic. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Pros vs. Joes’

September 16, 2024

Prep Volleyball

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

September 15, 2024

The team of Garrett Burgess (left) and Taylor McCullum weathered a wet second round to maintain their one-stroke Sunny King Charity Classic lead going into Sunday’s final round. (Submitted photo)

Soaker

September 15, 2024

Anniston quarterback Damon Pope gets ready to launch a pass against Alexandria on Friday at Alexandria. Anniston won, 40-16. (Photo by Kimberly Ritchie/For East Alabama Sports Today)

High-Scoring Anniston Dawgs

September 14, 2024

Friday scoreboard

Friday Scoreboard

September 14, 2024

Saks’ Jacori Avery makes a game-saving interception in the Wildcats’ 26-20 victory at Weaver on Friday. (Photo by Bo Hudgins/For East Alabama Sports Today).

Prep Football

September 14, 2024

Prep volleyball

Henderson and Fitch Shine as Ohatchee Sweeps Trimatch at Munford

September 10, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

September 9, 2024

Brennan Clay (left) and Andrew Brooks teamed to win the 18th Buddy Moore Charity Golf Tournament, shooting 12 under par in Sunday’s final round and 28 under par over two days at Anniston Municipal Golf Course. (Submitted photo)

Mercy!

September 9, 2024

Jacksonville State quarterback Tyler Huff launches a touchdown pass to tight end Sean Brown at Louisville on Saturday. (Photo by Brandon Roberts/Jax State)

JSU Answers, Questions Plus the Southerners

September 8, 2024

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball

September 8, 2024

Buddy Moore Charity tourney

Buddy Moore Charity Tourney

September 8, 2024

Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto finishes off his punt-return touchdown against Ohatchee on Friday at Piedmont. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Piedmont’s Pinto Power

September 7, 2024

Anniston’s Brock Grant breaks a touchdown run against Ashville on Friday at Anniston. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Anniston’s Dawg Pound

September 7, 2024

Alexandria’s Quendavion McDowell makes one of his two interceptons at White Plains on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Prep Football

September 7, 2024

Friday scoreboard

Friday Scoreboard

September 7, 2024

Thursday scoreboard

Thursday Scoreboard for Calhoun County

September 6, 2024

Sunny King tee times

Sunny King Tee Times

September 6, 2024

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball in Calhoun County

September 6, 2024

Jax State football Jax State football

Jacksonville State’s Rich Rodriguez Prepares for High-Stakes Matchup Against Louisville

September 4, 2024

ASWA football poll

ASWA Football Poll

September 4, 2024

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball in Calhoun County

September 4, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule

September 3, 2024

Choccolocco Monsters coach Ricky Ray Clayton points during a pregame meeting with umpires in June at Choccolocco Park. He is the Sunbelt League’s coach of the year, the league announced Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford’s Coach of the Year

September 1, 2024

Prep Roundup

September 1, 2024

Playing Up

September 1, 2024

With a veteran offensive line clearing the way, Jacksonville quarterback Jackson Bonner runs for yardage at Alexandria on Friday (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Jacksonville Ground Pound

August 31, 2024

Donoho celebrates its victory over Ragland on Friday. The Falcons ended a 13-game losing streak. (Photo Courtesy of The Donoho School)

Calhoun County Prep Roundup

August 31, 2024

Friday scoreboard

Alabama High School Friday Scoreboard

August 31, 2024

Jax State’s Demarcus Lacey tries to break free against Coastal Carolina on Thursday in AmFirst Stadium. (Jax State photo)

Jacksonville State University’s Sublime, Shine, Thud

August 30, 2024

Prep volleyball

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

August 30, 2024

Jax State senior defensive lineman Jaylen Swain talks during Monday’s news conference ahead of the Gamecocks’ season-opener tonight against Coastal Carolina on Burgess-Snow Field. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville State Univerity Commentary

August 29, 2024

Prep Volleyball

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

August 28, 2024

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball

August 27, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

August 27, 2024

Jax State football

Jacksonville State University Prepares for Season Opener Against Coastal Carolina: Coach Rodriguez Excited for National TV Spotlight

August 27, 2024

’24 CCGT Stats

August 27, 2024

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball

August 25, 2024

The scoreboard following Ohatchee’s historic 76-71 victory over New Hope on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

‘You Like That!’

August 24, 2024

Piedmont quarterback Cole Wilson looks for Ishmael Bethel during the Bulldogs’ victory at Cherokee County on Friday. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Wilson’s Will

August 24, 2024

Prep Roundup

August 24, 2024

Thursday and Friday Scoreboard

Thursday and Friday Scoreboards

August 24, 2024

Prep XC

August 24, 2024

Spring Garden’s John Welsh catches a touchdown pass against Sand Rock on Thursday. (Photo by Shannon Fagan/WEIS Sports Director).

Second-Half Surge

August 24, 2024

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball

August 23, 2024

White Plains running back P.J. Holloway breaks for some of his 203 rushing yards against Talladega on Thursday. (Photo by Bo Hudgins/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Plains Statement

August 23, 2024

’24 CCGT points

’24 CCGT points

August 20, 2024

Old guard prevails

Old Guard Prevails

August 18, 2024

This Week's Schedule

This Week’s Schedule

August 18, 2024

Jacksonville’s Zae English follows a block against Ohatchee during Friday’s jamboree at White Plains. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Calhoun County Prep Roundup

August 17, 2024

Jax State football

Jax State Football

August 17, 2024

Prep football scores

Calhoun County Prep Football Scores

August 17, 2024

Piedmont Football

Piedmont Football

August 16, 2024

Sunny King Charity Classic Fills Up in Less Than Two Hours, 45 Teams on Waiting List

August 15, 2024

Pleasant Valley Football

Pleasant Valley Football

August 15, 2024

Alexandria Football

Alexandria Football

August 13, 2024

Ty Cole tees off on No.14 during Sunday’s State Match Play finals match at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Feeling ‘Normal’

August 12, 2024

Second-year Weaver coach Ken Cofer, flanked by KeShawn Allen (left) and Kaden Gooden, talks during Calhoun County Quarterback Club Media Day in July. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Weaver Football

August 12, 2024

Saks coach Alphonso Freeney, flanked by seniors Jacori Avery and Mason Stevens, talks during Calhoun County Quarterback Club Media Day in July. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Saks Football

August 12, 2024

Flanked by wide receiver Colby Hester (left) and quarterback Jake Roberson, Ohatchee coach Chris Findley talks at Calhoun County Quarterback Club Media Day in July. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Ohatchee Football

August 12, 2024

State Match Play

State Match Play

August 12, 2024

Jacksonville State University Scrimmage

August 12, 2024

Dreams on Time

July 29, 2024

Brennan Clay holds a three-stroke lead headed into Sunday’s final round of the Pine Hill Invitational. (Submitted photo)

In The Game at Anniston’s Pine Hill Invitational

July 28, 2024

Every Word from Calhoun County Media Day

July 27, 2024

Wellborn players Ethan Carroll (left) and Trace ‘Dozer’ Hayes flank Panthers head coach Jeff Smith during Friday’s Calhoun County Quarterback Club high school football media day at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Media Day in Calhoun County

July 27, 2024

Choccolocco Monsters pitcher Andrew Allen is congratulated by Monsters coach Ricky Ray Clayton and teammate Huge Windle in the first inning of Friday’s Game 1 of the Monsters’ semifinal series against the Cartersville Cannons. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Monsters Are ‘Pretty cool’

July 27, 2024

Quintarius Hutchison (center) reacts while coaching under Ralpheal Graves (left) at Sacred Heart. (Photo by Kristen Stringer/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Proven Winner Taking Over for Calhoun County’s Ohatchee

July 25, 2024

First-year Talladega High School coach Damien Dorsey talks during Wednesday’s Talladega County High School football media day. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Atomic Habits’

July 25, 2024

’24 Calhoun County Golf Tournament Stats

July 25, 2024

NFHS Awards Shine on Oxford and Anniston

July 23, 2024

Tee Brown (left) collects his trophy Sunday after winning the Etowah County Open on The Links at Briarmeade. (Photo by Joe Medley)

From Tee to Trophy at Calhoun County Golf Tournament

July 22, 2024

Etowah Open

July 22, 2024

Ty Cole (right) is congratulated by Gary Wigington after winning the 2023 Etowah County Open on The Links at Briarmeade. This year’s Open starts Saturday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Briarmeade Tee Times

July 20, 2024

’24 Prep football schedules

’24 Prep Football Schedules

July 20, 2024

James Blanchard (left) and Steve Smith during their 17-year run together at Piedmont. (Submitted photo)

PIedmont Honors ‘Coach B’

July 20, 2024

Oxford Monster’s Hanging Tough

July 18, 2024

All-Star week

July 17, 2024

Oxford shortstop Carter Johnson during the high school season. On Sunday, the Miami Marlins drafted him in the second round of the MLB draft. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Johnson Drafted from Oxford

July 15, 2024

Choccolocco Monsters coach Ricky Ray Clayton (left) greets catcher Tate Morris while Cole Tremain (6) and Mason Walker (5) greet pitcher Thomas Ballard during their 5-1 victory over the Gainesville GolDiggers on Saturday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford On Top

July 15, 2024

The winning team of Tanner Wells (left) and Jacob LeCroy (right) accept their trophy from Ted’s Charity Invitational tournament director Ted Gregerson after Sunday’s final round at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Ted’s Top Tandem

July 15, 2024

Handley celebrates its latest title in the annual Piedmont 7-on-7 on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Piedmont 7-on-7

July 15, 2024

Gary Wigington tees off on No. 16 during Saturday’s first round of Ted’s Charity Invitational at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Crowd at Top

July 15, 2024

Choccolocco Monsters players charge the field after Jake Goolsby after he delivered a game-winning single against the Sunbelt League-leading Gainesville GolDiggers on Friday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford’s Monstrous Win

July 15, 2024

Local golf enthusiasts (from left) Aaron Gregerson, Matt Miller, Ted Gregerson and Jeremy McGatha pose in front of the Ted’s Floors & Beyond tent near the No. 16 tee at Anniston Country Club. The first annual Ted’s Charity Invitational Golf Tournament tees off Saturday at Anniston Country Club. (Submitted photo)

Ted Talk

July 12, 2024

Choccolocco Monsters pitcher Dawson Campbell pitches on the way to holding the Waleksa Wild Things to two hits in the nightcap of their Sunbelt League doubleheader on Wednesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

New Memory for Oxford Native

July 11, 2024

Donoho’s Blair Kitchen is the 2024 East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County player of the year for girls’ tennis, and Oxford’s Kai McEwen takes top honors on the boys’ side. Both won their courts at the Red Wilder Invitational, the de facto county tournament. Kitchen went unbeaten during the regular season and sectional, her lone loss coming in the state Class 4A-5A No. 2 singles final. McEwen was 9-1 in singles and 5-3 in doubles matches in the regular season and won the No. 1 singles court in the Class 6A, Section 3.

’24 All-County Tennis

July 9, 2024

Alexandria coach Craig Kiker (right), with the usual big assist from assistant Brenard Howard (left), coached the Valley Cubs to their second team state championship in girls’ golf and first since 2008. They won the Class 4A-5A state title at Florence in May.(Submitted photo)

’24 All-County Golf

July 9, 2024

Monsters’ Trey Higgins awaits his turn at bat in the first inning against the Cartersville Cannons on Saturday at Choccolocco Park.

A Ball for Oxford Mom

July 7, 2024

A day after Independence Day, the Choccolocco Monsters (right) and Cartersville Cannons line up for the National Anthem before their game Friday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Stealing Another Win

July 6, 2024

Oxford Marathon

July 3, 2024

Former Alexandria High pitcher Andrew Allen pitches for the Sunbelt League’s Choccolocco Monsters against the Atlanta Crackers on Sunday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

New Monster in Oxford

July 2, 2024

Gary Wigington (left) and Cider Ridge Golf Course owner and president Cory Etter pose with the trophy Sunday, after Wigington won the 2024 Oxford City Championship. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Wonder’ No More Wigington Secures Oxford Win

July 2, 2024

Ones and Twos of Oxford City Championship

July 2, 2024

Choccolocco Monsters pitcher Hayes Harrison comes out of his windup against the Atlanta Crackers during Friday’s Sunbelt League action at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Trying New Things in Oxford

July 2, 2024

Dealing the Blues

Oxford Dealing the Blues

June 22, 2024

Monster Nights for Oxford

June 18, 2024

Alexandria’s Bray Goode (left) won the second annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes Home Run Derby on Monday at Choccolocco Park, and Alexandria teammate Samuel Henegar finished second. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Home Run Derby in Oxford

June 18, 2024

Fites to finish

Fites to Finish

June 18, 2024

Anniston Country Club Parent-Child Tournament

Anniston Country Club Parent-Child Tournament

June 18, 2024

Former Donoho volleyball and basketball standout Daphne Mobley Johnston poses with her Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame plaque before Saturday’s induction ceremony at the Oxford Civic Center. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame ‘Truly Monumental’

June 18, 2024

Weaver High’s KeShawn Allen does a walkthru for the New Balance Nationals on Thursday at the University of Pennsylvania. (Submitted photo)

Hurdling Far in Weaver

June 15, 2024

Talking patience

Talking Patience: Former Calhoun County Player Shares Insights at 256 Elite Camp

June 12, 2024

Road Win of Oxford

June 12, 2024

Rachel Smith and daughter Savannah Smith embrace at Choccolocco Park after the final game of Piedmont’s most recent state-tournament run. (Photo by Joe Medley)

End of an Era in Piedmont

June 10, 2024

Monsters general manager Roby Brooks talks with Choccolocco Park director Billy Thompson before the team’s home opener on Friday. Brooks will also serve as Hope Christian Academy’s first head baseball coach next spring. (Photo by Joe Medley)

New Hope in Oxford

June 10, 2024

Former White Plains pitcher Carson Tyree (left) turned in a solid relief performance, and former Spring Garden standout Weston Kirk turned in a single, two steals and a run as the Choccolocco Monsters improved to 3-0 on the season with an 8-3 victory over the Brookhaven Bucks on Saturday at Choccolocco Park. (Photos by Joe Medley)

Making their Mark in Oxford

June 9, 2024

Choccolocco Monsters center fielder Rashad Robinson, set to transfer to Jacksonville State, celebrates his walk-off heroics and 21st birth with a cupcake Friday at Choccolocco Park.

Birthdays, Rebirths in Oxford

June 9, 2024

Alexandria’s Zac Welch is the ASWA Class 5A coach of the year, and Andrew Allen is the Class 5A pitcher of the year after the Valley Cubs won their first state baseball title. (Photos by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County All-State Baseball

June 9, 2024

’24 Calhoun County Golf Tournament Stats

June 9, 2024

Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton jogs into a mob of teammates after her home run at Pleasant Valley on April 16. She is the ASWA Class 5A hitter of the year.

Calhoun County Represents in All-State Softball

June 6, 2024

New AHSAA executive director Heath Harmon talks during Wednesday’s news conference to announce his hiring. (Photo by Joe Medley)

AHSAA Names Oxford Principal Heath Harmon as New Executive Director

June 6, 2024

Oxford Monsters Win

June 4, 2024

Harrison Hughston holds the trophy Sunday after winning the Wilfred Galbraith Invitational on his home course, Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Tour: Winning Feeling

June 3, 2024

2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour: Friday’s Tee Times at Anniston Country Club

May 30, 2024

’24 Calhoun County Golf Tournament Stats

May 30, 2024

Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton and Brian Hess take top honors on the 2024 East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County softball team. Slaton batted .440 with a .511 on-base percentage and .800 slugging percentage with 14 home runs and 55 RBIs. In the circle, she was 27-8 with a 2.28 ERA and 1.21 WHIP and 227 strikeouts. She was MVP of the Calhoun County tournament. Hess coached the Valley Cubs back to the state tournament after a year’s absence. They won the county tournament, finished 35-15-1 and went 2-2 at the state tournament, falling to 5A state champion Jasper and runner up Moody. (Photos by Joe Medley)

Slaton and Hess Take Top Honors for Calhoun County Softball

May 29, 2024

Alexandria coach Zac Welch and Oxford shortstop/pitcher Carter Johnson take top honors on the 2024 East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County baseball team,. Welch guided Alexandria to a 32-9 record and its first state baseball title, all in his second season as the Valley Cubs’ head coach. Johnson batted .364 with a .546 on-base percentage in his senior season and had notable pitching outings, including his key seven-inning relief appearance in Game 3 of Oxford’s 6A quarterfinal series against Mountain Brook. (Photos by Joe Medley)

Welch and Johnson Take Top Honors for 2024 All-Calhoun County Baseball Team for Oxford and Alexandria

May 29, 2024

Oxford’s Tristen Koontz (left) is the 2024 East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County boys’ soccer player of the year, and Donoho’s Erin Turley takes top honors among girls. Koontz finished 2024 with a team-high 20 goals to go with 15 assists. Turley scored 31 goals and 30 assists, running her career totals to 147 goals and a state-record 115 assists. Oxford’s Haili Vinson is coach of the year for boys, guiding Oxford to its first county title since 2021, and Tim Melton is coach of the year for girls after guiding Donoho to a county title and state runner-up finish. (Photos by Joe Medley)

Oxford’s Koontz and Vinson, Donoho’s Turley and Melton Take Top Honors for 2024 All-Calhoun County Soccer Teams

May 29, 2024

Piedmont’s Savannah Smith and head coach Rachel Smith take the top 2024 East Alabama Sports Today Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County awards after finishing off another successful season for the Bulldogs. Savannah Smith, a senior pitcher and middle infielder, went 17-8 in the circle with a 2.16 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 160 strikeouts in 142 1/3 innings. At the plate, she batted .365 with a .460 on-base percentage and 21 RBIs. She and her mother helped Piedmont finish 25-12 with a runner-up finish in the Calhoun County tournament, area title and fourth consecutive state-tournament appearance while finishing 25-12. (Photos by Joe Medley)

Piedmont’s Mother-Daughter Duo Caps Off Season with Area Title and State Berth

May 29, 2024

Piedmont’s McClane Mohon and Matt Deerman take top honors on the 2024 Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County baseball team. Mohon, a middle infielder, batted .432 with a .464 on-base percentage, 14 doubles and 48 RBIs. Deerman coached the Bulldogs to their 12th consecutive area title. They finished 22-13 and reached the second round of the playoffs. (Photos by Joe Medley)

Piedmont’s Mohon and Deerman Lead All-Calhoun County Baseball Team

May 29, 2024

Anna Snider Burgess, seen here during her four years as an assistant coach at Alexandria, will be White Plains’ next head softball coach. (Submitted photo)

Burgess Going Home

May 25, 2024

Donoho’s Erin Turley sends a corner kick toward the goal during the Falcons’ state-final match against St. James on May 10. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Anniston Soccer All-State

May 23, 2024

Donoho’s Blake Sewell, flanked by family, signs Monday to play baseball for Southern Union Community College.

From Anniston’s Donoho Falcons to a New Bison

May 21, 2024

John Rollins pumps his fist after sinking the clinching putt during Sunday’s final round of the Gadsden City Championship at Twin Bridges. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Rollins Rollin’ Second Calhoun County Golf Tour Victory

May 20, 2024

Lex Muncher talks to White Plains’ softball team before a game at Jacksonville this season. (Photo by Joe Medley)

White Plains Move

May 19, 2024

Storm Stories

May 19, 2024

Alexandria baseball coach Zac Welch holds the 2024 state-title trophy he and his team earned, and wife Whitney Welch holds the 2017 state-title trophy that she and her volleyball team earned. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Blue Map Couple

May 19, 2024

Cub Trio Signs

May 17, 2024

Samuel Henegar (holding trophy) and designated hitter Eli Barnes lead the way near the end of Friday’s champions’ walk honoring the Alexandria baseball and girls’ golf teams on Friday.

Alexandria Champions Walk

May 17, 2024

State Softball

May 17, 2024

UP for a Repeat

Up For a Repeat?

May 17, 2024

Alexandria celebrates after Bray Goode’s single plus an error clears loaded bases for four runs to give the Valley Cubs a 6-3 lead in the sixth inning of Tuesday’s Game 2 of the Class 5A title series.

Valleys and Rallies for Calhoun County Team

May 15, 2024

Things work out

Things Work Out in Jacksonville

May 15, 2024

Flanked by assistant coach Brenard Howard (left) and head coach Craig Kiker, Alexandria’s girls’ golf team poses with the state-championship trophy they won over Monday and Tuesday at RTJ-The Shoals. (Submitted photo)

State Champs

May 15, 2024

Alexandria’s girls, shown here after finished second in their Class 4A-5A North sub-state tournament last week, lead the state tournament after one round. (Submitted photo)

Valley Cubs Lead

May 14, 2024

Alexandria pitcher Andrew Allen and third baseman Evan Snow celebrate after Allen gets the game-clinching strikeout.

Uber Allen

May 14, 2024

State Softball in Oxford

May 14, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

May 14, 2024

Donoho’s girls thank their fans after Friday’s Class 1A-3A state final at Huntsville’s John Hunt Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Really Proud’

May 11, 2024

Oxford players embrace after the Yellow Jackets fell to Hartselle 4-1 in Game 3 of their Class 6A state final series Thursday on Rudy Abbott Field. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Tough Ending for Oxford

May 10, 2024

Pleasant Valley, the 2024 East Regional Class 2A champion. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Softball Regionals

May 10, 2024

Former Oxford High standout Hayes Harrison (right), the 2023 Alabama Mr. Baseball and Gatorade player of the year for Alabama, signs Wednesday to play summer ball for the Choccolocco Monsters. The team also announced Etowah High assistant coach Ricky Clayton (center) as its head coach. Also pictured: Kaleigh Clayton, Ricky’s wife. (Submitted photo)

Summer Hayes Coming to Oxford

May 9, 2024

Donoho’s girls celebrate after beating Madison Academy in Wednesday’s Class 1A-3A semifinals in Huntsville. (Submitted photo)

Soccer Playoffs for Calhoun County Team

May 9, 2024

Jacksonville’s Cole Guthrie signs Thursday to play baseball for Virginia Peninsula Community College. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Self Recruiting Pays for Jacksonville Student

May 9, 2024

’24 Calhoun County Golf Tournament Stats

May 9, 2024

Alexandria’s Brodie Slaton scores a run against Springville in Game 1 of their Class 5A semifinal series on Tuesday at Alexandria. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Congratulations to Alexandria’s Valley Cubs

May 8, 2024

Alexandria’s girls took second at their Class 4A-5A sub-state tournament Tuesday at Twin Bridges. They advanced to next week’s state tournament in Florence. (Submitted photo)

Sub-State Golf

May 8, 2024

Oxford, the 2024 Class 6A East Regional champions. (Submitted photo)

Softball Regionals for Calhoun County Teams

May 8, 2024

Soccer playoffs

Soccer Playoffs for Calhoun County

May 8, 2024

White Plains players celebrate after winning the East Regional in 2023. Play in this year’s regionals begins today. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County in Softball Regionals

May 6, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Sports Schedule in Calhoun County

May 6, 2024

Faith Christian’s boys were Class 1A state runners up in Cullman on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Shines in State Track

May 5, 2024

Jacksonville’s girls will make their first state-semifinal appearance after winning a penalty-kick shootout with Westminster Christian on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Soccer Playoffs

May 5, 2024

Andrews have it

Andrews Have It

May 5, 2024

Oxford players celebrate with home fans’ after beating Mountain Brook 5-4 in 12 innings in Friday’s Game 3 of their Class 6A quarterfinal series at Bud McCarty Field. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Says it is Judd Syer O’clock

May 4, 2024

Alexandria’s Ty Brown watches his two-run home run in the second inning of Game 3 of Alexandria’s Class 5A quarterfinal series at Sardis on Thursday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Fireworks

May 3, 2024

Jackets eye Game 3

Oxford Jackets Eye Game 3

May 3, 2024

Alexandria’s Nic Thompson pops up after scoring on a passed ball during Wednesday’s Game 1 of the Valley Cubs’ Class 5A quarterfinals series at Sardis. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Baseball: 1+2=3

May 2, 2024

White Plains’ Callie Richardson follows through on a home run against Jacksonville in Tuesday’s Class 4A, Area 10 final at White Plains. (Photo by Joe Medley)

White Plains Better Than Cycle

May 1, 2024

Alexandria, the Class 5A, Area 10 champion. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Area Softball

May 1, 2024

’24 CCGT Stats

May 1, 2024

Soccer playoffs

Soccer Playoffs for Calhoun County

May 1, 2024

White Plains’ boys mastered Twin Bridges on Tuesday to win the Class 4A, Section 3 tournament. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Sectional Golf

May 1, 2024

Another classic

Another Piedmont Classic

April 30, 2024

Led by low medalist Jamarcus Stokes, Alexandria’s boys won the Class 5A, Section 3 tournament Monday in Guntersville. (Submitted photo).

Calhoun County Sectional Golf

April 30, 2024

Donoho’s Estella Connell jumps to victory in the Calhoun County meet April 3 at Choccolocco Park. She qualified for the state meet in four events, with first-place finishes in three at sectional. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County State Track Qualifiers

April 29, 2024

Piedmont’s Carson Young pitches during Saturday’s Class 3A, Area 10 tournament action at Piedmont. The tournament resumes Monday. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

This Week’s Schedule

April 29, 2024

Ty Cole shakes hands with runner up Chad Calvert on Sunday after winning the Anniston City Championship at Cane Creek. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Anniston City Championship: ‘Ugly,’ in a Good Way

April 29, 2024

Alexandria’s Brennan Clay shot a 69 in Saturday’s first round of the Anniston City Championship at Cane Creek and leads by one stroke. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Clay Leads 2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour

April 28, 2024

Randolph County won the Class 3A, Area 7 title at Beulah on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County County Softball Roundup

April 28, 2024

Oxford coaches high-five with Carter Johnson after he finished off Game 1 against Buckhorn on the mound Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Baseball Playoffs for Calhoun County

April 27, 2024

Softball roundup

Softball Roundup for Calhoun County

April 27, 2024

Soccer Roundup In Calhoun County

April 27, 2024

Calhoun County golf

Calhoun County Golf

April 27, 2024

Softball roundup

Calhoun County Area Softball

April 26, 2024

Alexandria players celebrate after sweeping Lawrence County in Thursday’s second-round playoff action. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Baseball Playoffs

April 26, 2024

Soccer playoffs

Soccer Playoffs in Calhoun County

April 26, 2024

With family and Southern Union coach Earl Taylor (center right) looking on, Anniston’s A’Kayla Perry signs with the Lady Bison on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

All-Area Team from Anniston?

April 26, 2024

The Smash It Sports Vipers before their WPF semifinal against the Texas Smoke last season. The team won’t operate in 2024. (Photo by Joe Medley)

No Vipers in ’24 for Oxford

April 25, 2024

Softball roundup

Calhoun County Softball Roundup

April 24, 2024

Saks’ A.J. Twymon (left) and Olivia Wills homered in a victory over Anniston on Monday. (Submitted photos)

Softball Roundup for Calhoun County

April 23, 2024

Donoho’s Turley, Jacksonville’s Page and Weaver score hat tricks. Weaver gets two goals apiece from Johannson, Gibbs and Richmond. Cover photo: Donoho’s girls celebrate after their 3-1 victory over Fort Payne on Monday at Jacksonville State University. (Submitted photo) By East Alabama Sports Today JACKSONVILLE — Senior Erin Turley scored all three Donoho goals, and the 1A-3A Falcons beat 6A Fort Payne 3-1 on Monday on Jacksonville State University’s field. The match marked the regular-season finale for Donoho, which plays host to Altamont to open the state playoffs on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. Donoho’s boys open the playoffs at Westminster-Oak Mountain on Monday at 5 p.m. JACKSONVILLE 8, GLENCOE 2: Lexi Page and Emerson Weaver scored three goals each as Jacksonville finished the regular season at 17-3-2 and Class 4A, Area 5 champion. Willa Kate Walker and Kylie Terrell each added a goal. Sarah Sloughfy had five assists, while Page, Weaver and Gray Hill each had one assist. Behind the defense of Emma Easterling, goalie Kelsie Sigler recorded five saves in the win. Jacksonville’s girls will open the playoffs against Cherokee County on Tuesday, and Jacksonville’s boys will play at Westbrook Christian on Monday. Times TBD. WEAVER 6, TALLADEGA 2: Lena Johannson had two goals and a save, and Weaver celebrated senior night with a victory. Senior Erionna Richmond and senior D.J. Gibbs scored two goals apiece, and Maggie Santiago had two assists. Gianna Luna added one assist, and Brooke Jones had seven saves.

Calhoun County Soccer Roundup

April 23, 2024

Piedmont’s Jacob McElroy scores a run during the Bulldogs’ first-round playoff series against Sylvania on Thursday. Piedmont advanced to face Fayette County, starting Thursday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule

April 22, 2024

Alexandria players celebrate after winning their first-round Class 5A playoff series against Douglas on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Baseball Playoffs

April 21, 2024

Softball Roundup

Calhoun County Softball Roundup

April 21, 2024

Ty Brown celebrates after scoring on a triple plus an error in Alexandria’s 14-0 victory over Douglas in Game 2 of their first-round Class 5A playoff series at Alexandria on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Baseball playoffs in Calhoun County

April 20, 2024

Softball roundup

Softball Roundup in Calhoun County

April 20, 2024

Piedmont’s McClane Mohon follows through on a hit during Thursday’s first-round Class 3A playoff series against Sylvania at Piedmont. His big day at the plate included a chance for two grand slams in one inning. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont’s Quick Hands

April 19, 2024

Donoho’s girls, the 2024 Class 4A-5A, Section 6 runner up and a state qualifier. (Submitted photo)

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

April 19, 2024

Pleasant Valley celebrated senior night Thursday with a 17-2 victory over Gadsden City. The seniors, holding memorabilia bases, are (from left) Madyson Cromer, Jordan Cheatwood and Gracee Ward. (Submitted photo)

Softball Roundup in Calhoun County

April 19, 2024

Softball roundup

Calhoun County Softball Roundup

April 18, 2024

ASWA Rankings

April 18, 2024

Alexandria’s Jill Cockrell trots to home plate and teammates waiting to celebrate after her home run at Pleasant Valley on Tuesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

In-school Power Works for Alexandria

April 17, 2024

Senior Ava Pope gets congratulations from Piedmont coach Rachel Smith after hitting a home run against Wellborn on Tuesday. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Piedmont Cutting Loose

April 17, 2024

Baseball roundup

Baseball Roundup in Calhoun County

April 17, 2024

Softball roundup

Softball Roundup in Calhoun County

April 17, 2024

Calhoun County Soccer Roundup

April 17, 2024

Baseball Roundup

Baseball Roundup in Calhoun County

April 16, 2024

Softball Roundup

Softball Roundup in Calhoun County

April 16, 2024

Baseball playoff pairings

Baseball Playoff Pairings

April 16, 2024

Calhoun County Weekly Schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sport’s Schedule

April 15, 2024

Softball roundup

Softball Roundup in Calhoun County

April 14, 2024

Marcus Lawler meets Donoho teammates at home plate after hitting a three-run home run in the first inning against Pleasant Valley on Saturday. The Falcons won 17-0 to clinch a playoff berth. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Donoho Has Good ‘Trouble’

April 14, 2024

Baseball roundup

Baseball Roundup in Calhoun County

April 14, 2024

‘We expect to win

White Plains: ‘We Expect to Win’

April 14, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

April 13, 2024

Baseball Roundup

Calhoun County Baseball Roundup

April 13, 2024

Jacksonville Christian players celebrate after completing its comeback from a 7-0 deficit to beat Faith Christian 8-7 on Friday at Jacksonville’s Henry Farm Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville Christian ‘Just lucky’

April 13, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

April 12, 2024

ASWA Rankings

April 12, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

April 10, 2024

Alexa Cranmer (left) and Gracee Ward homered in Pleasant Valley’s 11-1 victory over Ranburne on Monday at Pleasant Valley. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

April 9, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

April 8, 2024

With Ty Cole standing on the Silver Lakes hearth base next to taller friend and teammate Gary Wigington on Sunday, the two celebrate their victory in the 2024 Calhoun County Team Championship. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Team Championship Winners

April 8, 2024

Alexandria, the 2024 Calhoun County softball champion. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Out of the Valley

April 7, 2024

With teammate Ty Cole (center) looking on, Gary Wigington putts to finish off their 12-under-par round during Saturday’s first round of the Calhoun County Team Championship at Silver Lakes. (Photo by Joe Medley

Calhoun County Two-Man Trio

April 7, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

April 7, 2024

With retiring Pleasant Valley volleyball coach Dana Bryant looking on, Maddie Schwabe signs Friday to play for Calhoun Community College. (Photo Joe Medley)

Home Sweet Home: Maddie Schwabe Joins Calhoun Community College

April 6, 2024

Donoho’s girls celebrate after winning their seventh consecutive Calhoun County soccer title Thursday, outlasting Jacksonville 2-1 after a penalty-kick shootout at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

No More ‘Curse’ for Anniston’s Donoho

April 5, 2024

Oxford players celebrate their Calhoun County soccer title Thursday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Jackets Regain Sting

April 5, 2024

Calhoun County golf

Calhoun County Golf

April 5, 2024

Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton follows through on the way to pitching a three-hitter in a 7-0 victory over Piedmont in Thursday’s Calhoun County tournament winners’ bracket final at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Softball Tournament: Another Round

April 5, 2024

Donoho’s Estella Connell makes her winning high jump Wednesday to finish the Calhoun County track meet with three individual gold medals. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Track Meet: ‘Yeeaaahhhh!’

April 4, 2024

Current and former Donoho players celebrate the Falcons’ 10th season under head coach Steve Gendron (black hoodie) after Donoho beat Gaston 7-5 on Wednesday. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

April 4, 2024

White Plains’ Sawyer Edwards (right) and Cam Hurst embrace after battling through Tuesday’s final round of the Calhoun County tournament at Pine Hill Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Plains and Simple in Calhoun County

April 3, 2024

Donoho taps Smith

Donoho Taps Smith to Come to Anniston

April 3, 2024

Piedmont’s Savannah Smith slides head first into third base with a triple that set up the game-winning run as the Bulldogs advanced 3-2 against Pleasant Valley on Monday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Softball

April 2, 2024

Calhoun County Soccer

April 2, 2024

Calhoun County Golf

April 2, 2024

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 31, 2024

Oxford’s Berkley Mooney comes out of her windup against Saraland during Friday’s action in the Spring Sting tournament at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Spring Sting in Oxford

March 30, 2024

Oxford’s Nick Richardson follows through on a pitch against Pell City on Thursday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Jacket Jams

March 29, 2024

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 29, 2024

ASWA Rankings

March 28, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 28, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 27, 2024

Spring Roundup for Calhoun County

March 26, 2024

Oxford’s Ashlyn Burns (left) and Berkley Mooney celebrated their college signings at Monday’s ceremony in the Oxford High School media center. Burns will play for Wallace State Community College and Mooney for the University of Montevallo. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford’s Dynamic Duo

March 26, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule for Calhoun County Sports

March 25, 2024

Ohatchee’s Jesse Baswell follows through on his game-tying double in the bottom of the seventh inning against Pleasant Valley on Saturday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County’s Tribal Uprising

March 24, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Round Up

March 24, 2024

Piedmont’s Cayla Brothers homered twice at Fort Payne on Thursday.

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 23, 2024

County softball, soccer

Calhoun County Softball and Soccer

March 23, 2024

Oxford’s Nick Richardson takes off down the first-base line after connecting on a pitch against Alexandria on Thursday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Spring Experience

March 23, 2024

ASWA Rankings

March 23, 2024

Oxford’s Hudson Gilman follows through on a pitch against Jacksonville during Tuesday’s Spring Experience action at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 20, 2024

The 2024 East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County players of the year for basketball (from left): Piedmont’s Ava Pope (1A-3A girls), Piedmont’s Colton Proctor (1A-3A boys), Oxford’s Xai’Onna Whitfield (4A-6A girls) and Jacksonville’s Devin Barksdale (4A-6A boys). (Photos by Joe Medley)

All-Calhoun County Basketball

March 20, 2024

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

March 18, 2024

White Plains’ girls won the Twin Bridges Kickoff Classic on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Spring Roundup For Calhoun County

March 17, 2024

ASWA All-State team

ASWA All-State team

March 16, 2024

Alexandria’s girls won the Coosa River Invitational on Thursday at Silver Lakes. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 15, 2024

White Plains’ Leighton Arnold follows through with a two-run triple at Jacksonville on Tuesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

White Plains Breakout

March 13, 2024

Spring Round Up for Calhoun County

March 13, 2024

White Plains’ boys won the Fairview Invitational on Monday. (From left) Medalist Sawyer Edwards, Ryder Hudgins, Wyatt Cotney, Cam Hurst, Ethan McCareeth and Wildcats’ head coach Chris Randall. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 12, 2024

Alexandria’s Pressley Slaton deals on the way to pitching a one-hitter against Oxford on Monday at Alexandria. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Challenge Answered in Calhoun County

March 12, 2024

Piedmont’s Claudia Dempsey (seated, center) poses with her parents and teammates during Monday’s ceremony to mark signings for three Piedmont athletes. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Bulldog Trio Signs in Piedmont

March 12, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

March 11, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 10, 2024

Donoho’s Rory Parks signs during Thursday’s ceremony in Donoho’s library on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Prime Opportunity

March 9, 2024

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

March 8, 2024

Judd Syer (right) and his Oxford teammates hoist the Calhoun County championship trophy Thursday after the Yellow Jackets beat Alexandria 3-2 in 11 innings at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Hugs All Around for Oxford

March 8, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Round Up

March 7, 2024

Alexandria players charge toward Ian Cartwright after he hit the walk-off RBI single to beat Piedmont 4-3 in the first of two Calhoun County semifinals Monday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Baseball

March 5, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

March 5, 2024

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule

March 4, 2024

County’s Best

March 4, 2024

Schedule change

Schedule Change for Calhoun County Baseball Tournament

March 3, 2024

Faith Christian’s Ally Folsom participates in Friday’s ceremony to mark her signing to play volleyball for Gadsden State Community College. (Submitted photo)

Folsom Hits On at Gadsden

March 3, 2024

Chalk Talks at the Calhoun County Baseball Tournament

March 3, 2024

Spring Roundup for Calhoun County

March 1, 2024

All-County wrestling

Calhoun County Shines in All-County Wrestling

February 29, 2024

Got the T-shirt

Piedmont Senior Got the T-shirt

February 29, 2024

Spring Roundup for Calhoun County

February 28, 2024

Anniston’s Tykeria Smith tries to get a shot up against T.R. Miller during their Class 4A state semifinal Tuesday in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Familiar Feeling for Anniston Girls

February 28, 2024

Spring Roundup for Calhoun County

February 27, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule for Calhoun County

February 26, 2024

Calhoun County baseball

Calhoun County Baseball

February 26, 2024

Softball roundup

Calhoun County Softball Roundup

February 25, 2024

Baseball roundup

Calhoun County Baseball Roundup

February 25, 2024

Calhoun County Sports Spring Roundup

February 24, 2024

Spring Roundup for Calhoun County

February 23, 2024

Spring Roundup

February 21, 2024

Anniston’s Tykeria Smith catches a pass from Serena Hardy during Anniston’s 44-40 victory over New Hope in Monday’s Class 4A Northeast Regional semifinals. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Eddie Factor for Anniston

February 20, 2024

Spring Roundup in Calhoun County

February 20, 2024

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County Sports Schedule

February 20, 2024

Weaver coach Andy Fulmer signals to the Bearcats’ cheering section Saturday, after they clinched their third consecutive Class 1A-4A state wrestling title in Huntsville’s Von Braun Center. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Weaver’s State Wrestling Title

February 18, 2024

Spring Roundup for Calhoun County

February 18, 2024

Regional pairings

Regional Pairings

February 18, 2024

Oxford Joins the Spring Roundup

February 17, 2024

Faith Christian’s Cory Hughes chest bumps freshman Conner Richerzhagen after the Lions upset White Plains this season. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Anniston’s Faith Christian Coach Hughes Takes Time Away

February 16, 2024

Oxford senior JaMea Gaston during the Yellow Jackets’ Class 6A Northeast Regional semifinal against Shades Valley on Friday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Gaston’s Last Play for Oxford

February 16, 2024

Blake Jennings (left) with White Plains principal Andy Ward at Jennings’ hiring in April of 2023. (File photo)

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

February 16, 2024

State wrestling

State Wrestling

February 16, 2024

Southside’s Grace Anne Rose powers to the basket as teammate Laylah Davis gives support during their Class 5A Northeast Regional semifinal against Moody on Thursday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Bouquet of Roses at the Pete for Southside

February 15, 2024

Faith Christian’s Joseph Carroll goes to the hoop during Wednesday’s Class 1A Northeast Regional semifinal in Pete Mathews Coliseum.

Faith Christian’s Pride’s Ride in Anniston

February 15, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

February 14, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

February 13, 2024

Calhoun County Spring Roundup

February 13, 2024

Updated Sectional wrestling

Updated Sectional Wrestling

February 11, 2024

On to The Pete in Jacksonville

February 11, 2024

Updated Subregional results

Updated Subregional Results

February 11, 2024

Subregional pairings

Updated Subregional Pairings

February 11, 2024

Oxford Photo Gallery

Oxford Photo Gallery

February 11, 2024

Weaver’s boys’ wrestling team after winning the the Class 1A-4A state duals championship on Jan. 19. The Bearcats lead the Class 1A-4A North Super Sectional after Friday’s matches and has state-tournament qualifiers in all weight classes. (File photo)

Weaver On Top of Sectional Wrestling

February 10, 2024

Oxford’s Jordyn McRae (left) and JaMea Gaston bring pressure during the Yellow Jackets’ 79-52 victory over Gardendale in Friday’s Class 6A Northeast subregional at Oxford. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Regional Trim

February 10, 2024

Subregional results, pairings

Subregional Results, Pairings

February 10, 2024

Subregional roundup

Subregional Roundup

February 10, 2024

Spring Roundup for Jacksonville

February 10, 2024

White Plains, the 2024 Class 4A, Area 10 champion. (Photo by Joe Medley)

White Plains Has a Special Moment

February 9, 2024

Pleasant Valley, the 2024 Class 2A, Area 9 champion. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Pleasant Valley Strong

February 9, 2024

Subregional pairings

Subregional Pairings

February 9, 2024

Spring Roundup for Anniston’s Donoho

February 9, 2024

B.B. Comer coach Marcus Herbert leads the Tigers during the 2022 Larry & Connie Davidson Classic at Oxford. (File photo)

Comer Coming

February 8, 2024

Oxford’s Andrew Kirkland (left), Jaydon Thomas, Camare Hampton and Donovan Jones pose for pictures after Oxford’s National Signing Day ceremony Wednesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘An Absolute Steal’ for Oxford

February 8, 2024

Jacksonville State University NSD

February 8, 2024

Jacksonville head football coach Clint Smith talks during Wednesday’s National Signing Day ceremony to honor Ky’dric Fisher (left) and Maddie Holt. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Something Bigger in Jacksonville

February 8, 2024

Anniston boys, the 2024 Class 4A, Area 10 champion. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Area Roundup

February 8, 2024

Anniston’s Collin Wansart (left) and Love Kirby participate in Wednesday’s National Signing Day ceremony in the school’s auditorium. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Dawgs’ Day in Anniston

February 7, 2024

Donoho’s girls’ soccer team poses for a picture after beating Pell City 2-1 on Tuesday at Pell City. (Submitted photo)

Spring Roundup for Soccer Begins for Anniston’s Donoho

February 7, 2024

Piedmont’s boys beat Weaver 66-45 on Tuesday to win their 10th consecutive area title. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont Bulldog History

February 7, 2024

Area roundup with Photo Gallery

Calhoun County Area Basketball Roundup

February 7, 2024

Oxford’s girls, the 2024 Class 6A, Area 13 champions. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Right on Schedule

February 6, 2024

Area tournaments

Area Tournaments

February 6, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule in Calhoun County Sports

February 5, 2024

Faith Christian players celebrate after winning Friday at White Plains. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Anniston’s Faith Christian Has Lions Pride

February 4, 2024

Piedmont’s Colton Proctor (middle) and Luke Rhinehart pressure Wellborn’s Ollie Boot during Saturday’s Class 3A, Area 11 action at Piedmont. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Next Man Up for Piedmont and Weaver

February 4, 2024

Area tourney roundup

Area Tourney Roundup

February 4, 2024

White Plains’ Maddyn Conn receives two more state-championship rings Friday, at the Wildcats’ basketball game, then posted second- and third-place finishes at the state indoor track championships Saturday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Indoor Track

February 4, 2024

Banners honoring 13 senior basketball players line the wall behind the visiting bleachers at White Plains High School. (Photo by Joe Medley)

White Plains is Impactful – Includes Photo Gallery

February 4, 2024

2024 golf schedule

2024 Golf Schedule for Calhoun County Tournament

February 4, 2024

Prep basketball With Photo Gallery

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County with Photo Gallery

February 4, 2024

Alexandria’s Cleat Forrest (2), Drake Davis (1), Chris Aquirre (3) and teammates celebrate with the student section after beating rival Jacksonville 74-71 on Thursday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Alexandria Has Cleat Heat with Photo Gallery

February 2, 2024

JSU football slate

JSU Football Slate

February 2, 2024

Prep Basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

February 2, 2024

ASWA Rankings

February 1, 2024

Calhoun County Basketball Photo Gallery

January 31, 2024

Prep Basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

January 31, 2024

Prep Basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

January 30, 2024

Basketball Photo Gallery

Calhoun County Basketball Photo Gallery

January 30, 2024

Anniston senior Kyron Brown participates in senior-night activities with his father, Anniston coach Torry Brown, and mother Deidra Brown on Monday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Special Senior Night in Anniston

January 30, 2024

Area hoops pairings

Calhoun County and Area Hoops Pairings

January 30, 2024

This Week's Schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

January 30, 2024

Flanked by parents Benji and Jaclyn, Donoho’s Erin Turley celebrates her signing to play soccer for the University of Alabama-Huntsville. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Happy Tears’ in Anniston

January 30, 2024

Weaver’s Brandon Jolliff throws Dora’s Korion Pryor to the mat during their Piedmont Dogfight 217-pound final Saturday at Piedmont High School. (Photos by Joe Medley)

Piedmont Dogfight with Photo Gallery

January 28, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

January 27, 2024

Anniston Photo Gallery

Anniston Photo Gallery

January 27, 2024

Anniston’s girls dance after beating Handley on Friday to clinch the right to play host to the Class 4A, Area 8 tournament. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Anniston Dancing Queens

January 27, 2024

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

January 26, 2024

Ohatchee’s Ellie Carden (right) celebrates signing Thursday to play softball for Gadsden State Community College with friends (from left) Brylie Myer, Kiana Garber and Breanna Martin, all wearing T-shirts that spell out Carden’s nickname. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Ohatchee Apt Slapper

January 26, 2024

ASWA basketball rankings

ASWA Basketball Rankings

January 25, 2024

Damien Dorsey is set to take over the Talladega High School football program after finishing his work as Decatur’s track coach this spring. (Submitted photo)

‘Brick by Brick’ Anniston Alum Looks to Build

January 25, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

January 24, 2024

Oxford Senior Night Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery from Oxford Senior Night

January 24, 2024

Oxford’s T.J. Allen celebrates senior-high activities before Oxford’s game against Fort Payne on Tuesday at Oxford. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Having Their Backs in Oxford

January 24, 2024

White Plains’ Daniel Williams goes up for two of his 25 points as Jacksonville’s Ky’dric Fisher defends Monday at White Plains. (Photo by Joe Medley)

White Plains Boys Take Down Jacksonville Tournament Champs

January 23, 2024

Weaver receives its trophy after winning the program’s first state duals championship Friday at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Submitted photo)

Weaver Duals Champs

January 23, 2024

Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule

January 23, 2024

Calhoun County Prep Wrestling

January 23, 2024

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

January 23, 2024

Photo Gallery from Calhoun County Tournament

January 23, 2024

Jacksonville’s players collect their trophy after winning the 73rd annual Calhoun County tournament Friday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Basketball

January 23, 2024

Weaver’s Lena Takes State

January 23, 2024

State wrestling

State Wrestling

January 19, 2024

White Plains’ Isabel Rogers, pictured with parents Matt and Stacy, is the Alabama Junior Golf Organization’s 15-19 player of the year for 2023. (Submitted photo)

Huge Award Presented for Calhoun County Student

January 19, 2024

Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander finishes off a dunk against Saks in Calhoun County quarterfinal action Thursday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Basketball

January 18, 2024

ASWA basketball rankings

ASWA Basketball Rankings

January 18, 2024

Piedmont’s Colton Procter goes up for two as Faith Christian’s Will Smith defends during Calhoun County tournament action Monday at Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Basketball

January 16, 2024

Ohatchee’s Emily Riddle shoots against White Plains during Monday’s action in the Calhoun County tournament. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Basketball

January 15, 2024

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

January 15, 2024

Faith Christian’s Conner Richerzhagen shoots on his way to 21 points against Jacksonville Christian in Saturday’s Calhoun County tournament action in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Basketball

January 14, 2024

Weaver has advanced to the state wrestling duals semifinals for the first time. (Submitted photo)

Weaver Prepares for State Wrestling Dual

January 14, 2024

Prep Basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

January 14, 2024

First-year Gadsden City coach Ralpheal Graves talks during a timeout at Oxford on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Signature Ralph

January 13, 2024

Jacksonville’s Devin Barksdale shoots a jump shot at Piedmont on Tuesday. Jacksonville’s boys moved up to No. 2 in Class 4A in the latest Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. (Photo by Joe Medley)

ASWA Basketball Poll

January 13, 2024

White Plains’ Josh Wheeler goes in for two of his 13 points during the Wildcats’ 38-36 victory over Anniston on Thursday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Wheeler Deals in Calhoun County Showdown

January 12, 2024

Jax State’s Quincy Clark drives against Liberty during Wednesday’s game in Lynchburg, Va.. (Photo by Matt Reynolds/Jax State)

Jacksonville Gamecocks Taking a Cue?

January 12, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball for Calhoun County

January 12, 2024

Jacksonville’s Ky’dric Fisher fires a 3-pointer during the Golden Eagles’ 67-57 victory at Piedmont on Tuesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Fiery Turnaround for Jacksonville

January 10, 2024

Prep Basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

January 10, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

January 9, 2024

Weaver’s Hunter Hise collects the Bearcats’ trophy for winning Saturday’s Rumble in the Jungle at Cleburne County. Cleburne County, Piedmont, Ranburne and Weaver will wrestle in the Class 1A-4A state duals quarterfinals Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

January 8, 2024

Within seconds, Weaver’s Hunter Hise went from this predicament to pinning Ranburne’s Zack Buchanan in third period of Saturday’s 177-pound final in Cleburne County’s annual Rumble in the Jungle. Hise rallied from a 7-1 deficit to help Weaver win the team title. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Bearcats Rumble for Calhoun County

January 7, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball In Calhoun County

January 7, 2024

Faith Christian’s Conner Richerzhagen makes his approach on a fast break against Pleasant Valley on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Revenge was Taken in Anniston

January 6, 2024

Basketball Prep

Prep Basketball for Calhoun County

January 6, 2024

Jacksonville Christian’s tries to get a shot up as Donoho’s Richard Goad (4) and Blake Sewell defend Thursday at JCA. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville Christian’s Boys Have ‘Kobe Mentality’

January 6, 2024

Alexandria Delivers with “Plan B”

January 5, 2024

Tourney of their own

Weaver Girls Get a Tourney of Their Own

January 5, 2024

Oxford Makes Them Feel the Sting

January 5, 2024

Calhoun County basketball

Calhoun County Basketball

January 5, 2024

Weaver’s girls won the first-ever Calhoun County girls’ wrestling tournament on Wednesday at White Plains High School. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Wrestling

January 4, 2024

Prep basketball

Calhoun County’s Alexandria Valley Cubs Take a Win in Prep Basketball

January 3, 2024

Alexandria is the two-time defending Calhoun County wrestling champion. This year’s tourney is Wednesday at White Plains. (File photo)

Calhoun County’s Sports Schedule for the Week

January 2, 2024

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball Celebrates Jacksonville Win

January 2, 2024

Faith Christian’s Conner Richerzhagen goes up for two against Vincent during Wednesday’s action in the Heflin Holiday Hoops Classic. (Photo by Joe

Heflin Hoops Classic Shines Light on Calhoun County Teams

December 30, 2023

Prep Basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

December 30, 2023

Calhoun County High School Sports Schedule

December 27, 2023

Former Alexandria standout Ronnie Royal makes a one-handed interception to help Gulf Shores beat Ramsay in the Class 5A state title game at Tuscaloosa. Royal is a finalist for Class 5A back of the year. (Photo by Will Carter/Pure Game/AHSAA photos)

ASWA Football Finalists

December 27, 2023

Prep Basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

December 27, 2023

Anniston’s Devin Coleman goes up for two against Jacksonville on Thursday at Jacksonville. (Photo by Joe Medley)

48 and Holding for Anniston

December 23, 2023

Jacksonville quarterback Jim Ogle scrambles against Catholic-Montgomery in their Class 4A semifinal game. The Alabama Sports Writers Association voted him first-team all-state quarterback for Class 4A. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

ASWA All-State Team

December 23, 2023

Jax State signs 13

Jacksonville State University Signs 13

December 23, 2023

Prep basketball

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

December 23, 2023

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

December 20, 2023

AHSAA Makes an Oops in Their Reclassification: Impact on Calhoun County

December 20, 2023

Jacksonville quarterback Jim Ogle puts pen to paper during Wednesday’s ceremony to mark his signing with Louisiana-Monroe. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville’s Ogle a Warhawk

December 20, 2023

Anniston’s Delroy Francis goes up for a layup at Alexandria on Tuesday. Anniston won, 44-39. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Preview

December 20, 2023

Oxford sophomore guard Jaylen Alexander (right) scored 23 points Monday and surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his high school career. (Submitted photo)

Prep Basketball in Calhoun County

December 19, 2023

Jacksonville’s Devin Barksdale fires one of his six 3-pointers against Alexandria on Monday at Jacksonville. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville Pushing Forward to State

December 19, 2023

Reclassification

AHSAA Reclassification Impacts Calhoun County

December 18, 2023

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule

December 18, 2023

Jax State senior football players hoist the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl trophy after beating Louisiana 34-31 in overtime Saturday in the Caesers Superdome. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville State University is Bowled Out After Win

December 17, 2023

Prep basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

December 16, 2023

White Plains coach Chris Randall gives instruction during the Wildcats’ game against Alexandria. They are No. 3 in Class 4A in the season’s first ASWA poll. (Photo by Joe Medley)

ASWA Basketball Poll

December 14, 2023

Weaver’s Kaden Gooden drives for two points in the Bearcats’ victory at Wellborn on Tuesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Win and a Loss for Weaver and Wellborn

December 13, 2023

Piedmont’s Taylon Swain drives to the basket during the Bulldogs’ 71-62 victory at Saks on Monday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont Stepping Up

December 12, 2023

Lisa Howard Holland is the NFHS Coaches Association coach of the year for Section 3 and Alabama. (Submitted photo)

Anniston is the Holme for Rings and Awards

December 12, 2023

Thrilling Victories and Stellar Performances: Calhoun County Basketball

December 12, 2023

Oxford’s Caleb Sanders shoots against Columbia (Ga.) on Saturday at Oxford. Oxford plays a Class 6A, Area 13 games at Fort Payne on Tuesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule

December 11, 2023

Oxford’s Jordan Kelley goes up for a shot against Columbia (Ga.) during Saturday’s finale of the second annual Larry & Connie Davidson Classic at Oxford. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

December 10, 2023

Jacksonville’s Ky’dric Fisher drives as Piedmont’s Luke Rhinehart defends during their game Friday at Jacksonville. (Photo by Necorra Harris/Golden Eagle Media)

Jacksonville Fighting Through It

December 9, 2023

Prep Basketball

Flu-Depleted Pleasant Valley Boys Stage Epic Comeback, Alexandria Girls Triumph: Calhoun County Basketball Recap

December 9, 2023

Former Alexandria standout Ronnie Royal makes a one-handed interception to help Gulf Shores beat Ramsay in Thursday’s Class 5A state title game at Tuscaloosa. (Photo by Will Carter/Pure Game/AHSAA photos)

Former Alexandria Standout, Royal, Puts Pp MVP Performance

December 8, 2023

Prep basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

December 8, 2023

Hits keep coming

Oxford’s Championship Baseball Team Scores Big: Two Top Honors at NFHS/ALABCA Banquet

December 8, 2023

Alexandria’s Christopher Aguirre drives as White Plains’ Daniel Williams tries to block during Thursday’s game at White Plains. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Alexandria Boys and Girls Triumph in Thrilling Showdown of Calhoun County Basketball Powerhouses

December 8, 2023

Prep Basketball

Calhoun County Hoops: Standout Performances Propel Weaver, Faith Christian, Piedmont, Pleasant Valley, and White Plains to Victory

December 6, 2023

Anniston’s Serena Hardy finds an open Tykeria Smith for a pass during the Bulldogs’ 49-30 victory over Fort Payne on Tuesday at Anniston. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Anniston Bulldogs Dominate Fort Payne in 10-0 Victory

December 6, 2023

Prep Basketball

Calhoun County Monday Night Hoops Showcase

December 5, 2023

Jax State seventh-year senior safety talks during the team’s bowl news conference Monday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville State University Feel-good Story

December 5, 2023

Gamecocks Headed to NOLA for First Bowl Game

Jacksonville State to Make Historic FBS Bowl Debut in New Orleans Bowl

December 4, 2023

Cherokee County head coach Jacob Kelley hands the Class 4A North championship trophy to his team after the Warriors beat Westminster Christian 50-6 in Friday’s semifinal at Huntsville. (Photo by Shannon Fagan/WEIS Sports Director)

Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule

December 4, 2023

Alexandria’s Quendavion McDowell goes up for two of his 14 points against Ohatchee on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Alexandria Boys and Girls Teams Make a Big Start

December 2, 2023

Prep basketball

Calhoun County Basketball

December 2, 2023

Friday scoreboard

Alabama Football Scoreboard

December 2, 2023

Pleasant Valley softball standout Madyson Cromer celebrates her signing with UNC-Wilmington during Thursday’s ceremony in the Pleasant Valley High library. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County’s Madyson Cromer Hits a Home Run: Signs with UNC-Wilmington for College Softball

December 1, 2023

Weaver’s Nick Ledbetter hits on the way to winning the Calhoun County championship in April at Pine Hill Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County High School Golf Championship Returns to Tradition: A Two-Day Showcase of Skill and Tradition

December 1, 2023

Calhoun County Hoops Highlights

December 1, 2023

Calhoun County Football

Calhoun County Football

November 30, 2023

Anniston’s Delroy Francis goes up for two of his 19 points against Piedmont on Tuesday at Piedmont. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Top Dawgs of Calhoun County

November 29, 2023

Pleasant Valley’s Allie Bryant on Tuesday celebrates her signing to play volleyball for Gadsden State Community College. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Family Tradition

November 29, 2023

Calhoun County Tuesday Hoops Recap

Calhoun County Tuesday Hoops Recap

November 29, 2023

Oxford’s Brayden Cochran poses with Snead State Community College golf coach Sam Holcomb during Monday’s ceremony to celebrate Cochran’s signing. (Photo by Joe Medley)

From Baseball Setback to Golf Triumph: Oxford’s Brayden Cochran’s Journey to Snead State Community College

November 28, 2023

Prep basketball

Calhoun County High School Basketball Roundup

November 28, 2023

Jacksonville State’s Perry Carter reaches to catch a pass during the Gamecocks’ Conference USA game at New Mexico State on Saturday. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Jacksonville Gamecocks Still Make History Despite Loss

November 26, 2023

Jacksonville quarterback Jim Ogle scrambles in Friday’s Class 4A quarterfinal game against Catholic-Montgomery. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Jacksonville’s Clipped Wing

November 25, 2023

Jacksonville senior Charlie Wright shows emotion in the final minutes of the Golden Eagles’ 44-20 loss to top-ranked Catholic-Montgomery in Friday’s Class 4A quarterfinal at Golden Eagle Stadium. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Statewide Scoreboard

November 25, 2023

All-Calhoun Co. XC

All-Calhoun County Cross County

November 22, 2023

Southside girls, winners of the Champions’ Thanksgiving Classic. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Hoops Heat Up: Jacksonville Boys Shine Beyond the Arc, Oxford Triumphs in Fairfield Tourney

November 22, 2023

Prep basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

November 21, 2023

Jacksonville’s Zae English runs for yardage during the Golden Eagles’ first-round playoff victory against Bayside Academy. Jacksonville will play host to Catholic-Montgomery in Friday’s quarterfinal round. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule

November 20, 2023

Jax State coach Rich Rodriguez congratulates defensive back Jalen Bustamante during the Gamecocks’ victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Rodriguez’s Resurgence in Jacksonville Sparks Coaching Market Buzz and NCAA Controversy

November 19, 2023

Seventh-year senior Jax State quarterback Zion Webb runs for some of his 122 yards during the Gamecocks’victory over Louisiana Tech on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Perfect Day for Jacksonville Gamecocks

November 19, 2023

Jacksonville’s Damonte Sinclair celebrates after catching a touchdown pass in the Golden Eagles win in Friday’s second-round playoff game at Bibb County. (Photo by Necorra Harris/Golden Eagle Media)

Jacksonville Soars: Golden Eagles Make School History Again

November 18, 2023

Statewide scoreboard

Statewide Scoreboard

November 18, 2023

Cherokee County’s Jacob Cornejo runs to school history as the Warriors beat Haleyville in Friday’s second-round playoff action. (Photo by Shannon Fagan/WEIS Radio)

Playoff Roundup

November 18, 2023

Alexandria’s 2023 girls’ golf team shows off the plaque the Valley Cubs won at the Chesley Oaks tournament the day before play began in the Calhoun County tournament, in April. They trailed the county tournament by three strokes after the first round and rallied to win in the second round. (File photo)

Backlash as Calhoun County High School Golf Tournament Slashed from Two Days to One

November 17, 2023

Prep basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

November 17, 2023

Pleasant Valley’s Gracee Ward celebrates her commitment to Gadsden State Community College on Thursday in Pleasant Valley High’s library. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Standout, Gracee Ward, Accelerates Graduation for Early Start at Gadsden State Softball Revival

November 17, 2023

Oxford’s Reagan Sanders gets a hug from her father, Jeremy, as her mom, Jenny, looks on during Monday’s signing ceremony in the school’s media center. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Softball Standout Reagan Sanders Overcomes Challenges, Celebrates Emotional Signing Day

November 15, 2023

Prep basketball

Calhoun County Prep Basketball

November 15, 2023

Trevor Pike runs during Piedmont’s first-round playoff victory at J.B. Pennington on Nov. 10. The Bulldogs will play host to Lauderdale County in the only second-round game to be played in Calhoun County on Friday. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

November 13, 2023

Munford’s Dakota Frank ran to his second Class 4A state championship on Saturday in Moulton. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Wins at State Cross County

November 12, 2023

Oxford’s football team breaks through the sign ahead of Friday’s first-round playoff game against Athens on Lamar Field. (Photo by B.J. Franklin/Gunghophotos.com)

Statewide High School Football Scoreboard

November 11, 2023

Piedmont’s Ishmael Bethel finishes off a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown at J.B. Pennington on Friday. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today

Playoff Roundup

November 11, 2023

Oxford seniors (from left) Forrest Heacock, Carter Johnson and R.J. Brooks sport the caps of their college choices during Friday’s signing ceremony in the school’s media center. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Has a Hive Mentality

November 11, 2023

Jacksonville quarterback Jim Ogle holds the football commemorating his 100th career touchdown pass Friday with Emersyn Edwards (left) and Madi Smith. (Photo by Joe Medley)

100 and Counting for Jacksonville’s Ogle

November 11, 2023

Calhoun County’s Alexandria Cubs Shine with Future Plans

November 10, 2023

Oxford’s Xai Whitfield signed on Wednesday to play college basketball for Tennessee State University. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford’s Basketball Standout Xai Whitfield Makes History, Signs with Tennessee State

November 10, 2023

Defending Class 4A state champion Maddyn Conn (Bib 436) hopes to repeat while leading White Plains’ girls to a team state title Saturday in Moulton. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Cross County

November 10, 2023

Savannah Smith poses for a picture with parents Rachel and Steve and brothers Sloan (standing, left) and Sean during Thursday’s ceremony to celebrate her signing to play softball for Jacksonville State University. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont’s Savannah Smith Embarks on New Journey, Signing to Play Softball for Jacksonville State

November 10, 2023

Playoff scoreboard

Alabama High School Playoff Scoreboard

November 10, 2023

Alabama High School Football: The Final Season Rankings Are In

November 8, 2023

Alexandria’s Kailey Dickerson is the East Alabama Sports Today 2023 Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year, and Alexandria’s Whitney Welch is coach of the year after the Valley Cubs won 52 matches and their first-ever North Super Regional title en route to the Class 5A state semifinals. Pleasant Valley’s Maddie Schwabe is the 1A-3A All-County player of the year and Dana Bryant the coach of the year after the Raiders won the Calhoun County, Class 2A North Super Regional and state championships, ending their season with 20 consecutive victories. (Krista Larkin/For East Alabama Sports Today and submitted photos)

All Calhoun County Volleyball

November 7, 2023

White Plains’ Maddyn Conn leads the field in the Calhoun County cross country meet in October. She’ll try to defend her 4A state championship Saturday in Moulton. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Weekly High School Sports Schedule

November 7, 2023

Chris Hardie and Jax State’s defense come up with a stop against South Carolina on Saturday. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Jacksonville Jolt: Jax State’s Near Upset Keeps South Carolina on Edge

November 5, 2023

Oxford wide receiver Camare Hampton catches a pass against Jacksonville on Friday at Golden Eagle Stadium. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Oxford Dominates Jacksonville in Playoff Primer, Heads into Postseason with Authority

November 4, 2023

Playoff pairings

Alabama High School Football Playoffs: First-Round Pairings for 2023

November 4, 2023

Sylacauga’s J.T. Sumner scores the game-winning two-point conversion after catching a pass on Friday at Piedmont. The Aggies won 32-31. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Alabama High School Statewide Scores

November 4, 2023

Spring Garden claims its trophy Thursday after winning its second state volleyball title and first since 2007. (Photo by Joe Medley)

State Volleyball: History Repeats?

November 3, 2023

KeShawn Allen breaks an 80-yard touchdown run against Pleasant Valley on Thursday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Seasons End and New Beginnings: Weaver Dominates Pleasant Valley in Coach Cofer’s Debut Year

November 3, 2023

Pleasant Valley players celebrate their Class 2A state volleyball title Wednesday in Birmingham’s Bill Harris Arena. (Photo by Krista Larkin/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Pleasant Valley’s Triumph for Calhoun County: 6th State Title Caps Coach’s Glorious Career

November 2, 2023

Spring Garden and Faith Christian face off in a Class 1A quarterfinal match on Wednesday at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Photo by Joe Medley)

State Volleyball

November 2, 2023

Jax State 2023-24 hoops schedules

Jacksonville State University 2023-24 Hoops Schedule

November 2, 2023

Pleasant Valley’s Lily Henry hits against Washington County during the AHSAA Class 2A semifinals Tuesday at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County’s Pleasant Valley Advances to Class 2A Final, Seeks Championship for Retiring Coach

November 1, 2023

Alabama High School Football Rankings: ASWA’s Latest Standings Revealed

November 1, 2023

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule

October 30, 2023

Weaver’s Gabe King runs for yardage against Beulah on Friday at Weaver. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Alabama Statewide High School Football Scores

October 28, 2023

Ky’dric Fisher catches a touchdown pass against White Plains on Friday at Jacksonville. (Photo by Necorra Harris/Golden Eagle Media)

Calhoun County Prep Roundup

October 28, 2023

Pleasant Valley’s Walker Roper runs the ball against Gaston on Friday at Pleasant Valley. (Photo by Krista Larkin/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Raiders Romp in Calhoun County

October 28, 2023

Faith Christian’s volleyball team poses with the AHSAA South Super Regional runner-up trophy Friday in Montgomery. (Submitted photo)

Anniston’s Faith Christian Keeps Conquering Narratives at South Super Regional

October 28, 2023

Oxford coach Sam Adams talks to his team after the Yellow Jackets beat Center Point on Lamar Field on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Playing at Home in Oxford

October 28, 2023

Piedmont’s Luke Rhinehart fights to get over the goal line for the game-winning two-point conversion as the Bulldogs beat Hokes Bluff on Friday at Piedmont. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Piedmont’s Night

October 28, 2023

Led by head coach Whitney Welch (right), Alexandria celebrates Thursday after clinching the Class 5A North Super Regional title. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Shines as Alexandria and Pleasant Valley Sweep Way to North Championships

October 27, 2023

Regional Volleyball

Day Two of Regional Volleyball

October 26, 2023

Jax State running back Ron Wiggins finishes off a 22-yard touchdown run against Florida International on Wednesday in Miami. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Jacksonville State University’s Remarkable Journey: From Brag-Worthy FBS Win to Dominant Force

October 26, 2023

Pleasant Valley players celebrate during a victory over Cleveland on Sept. 22. The Raiders stand third in their region standings, hold the tiebreaker on the fourth-place team and play close out region play against struggling Gaston this week. Pleasant Valley will make the playoffs for the first time since 2010. (Photo by Krista Larkin/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Region Finales Loom: A Rollercoaster Season for Calhoun County Playoff Regulars

October 25, 2023

Regional volleyball

Calhoun County Represented in Regional Volleyball

October 25, 2023

ASWA football poll

ASWA Football Poll

October 25, 2023

This week’s schedule

Prep Sports Schedule and Volleyball Regional Pairings for Calhoun and Surrounding Counties (Oct. 23-28)

October 24, 2023

Wigington Secures Second Consecutive Calhoun County Match Play Championship

October 24, 2023

County Match Play

Calhoun County Match Play

October 22, 2023

Wellborn coach Jeff Smith talks to the Panthers after they clinched their first region title since 1995 on Friday. He also got his 100th win at Wellborn. (Submitted photo)

Wellborn Triumphs: Clinches First Region Title Since 1995 and Marks 100th Win Under Coach Smith

October 21, 2023

Friday scoreboard

Alabama High School Football: Friday Night Scores Roundup

October 21, 2023

Dylan Barksdale comes off the field Friday after accounting for 333 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns in White Plains’ 36-28 loss to Munford in overtime in game with major playoff implications for both teams. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Heartbreaking Overtime Loss Dashes White Plains’ Playoff Hopes, but Hope Remains

October 21, 2023

Lions’ latest roar

Anniston’s Faith Christian Volleyball Team Triumphs: Proves Area Title ‘No Fluke’

October 20, 2023

White Plains’ Maddyn Conn takes off and leaves the girls’ field during Thursday’s mass start for the Calhoun County cross country meet at McClellan. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Cross County: Conn, White Plains’ Girls and Williams, Oxford’s Boys Triumph at 2023 County XC Meet

October 20, 2023

Jacksonville claims its trophy after winning the Class 4A, Area 10 volleyball tournament on Wednesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville’s First-Year Coach Finds Perfect Motivator to Help Golden Eagles Fight Off White Plains’ Comeback in 4A, Area 10 Volleyball Final

October 19, 2023

ASWA football poll

Alabama High School Football Rankings: Who’s on Top in 2023?

October 18, 2023

Pleasant Valley’s Madison Schwabe (4) and Ellie Patterson go up to block as Donoho’s Estella Connell hits during Tuesday’s Class 2A, Area 12 final at Pleasant Valley. (Photo by Krista Larkin/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Volleyball: Pleasant Valley Clinches Class 2A, Area 10 Title in Style

October 18, 2023

Appeal approved

AHSAA Central Board Restores Playoff Eligibility for Calhoun County’s White Plains Wildcats

October 18, 2023

Jax State quarterback Zion Webb runs on the way to a big night against Western Kentucky on Tuesday. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Jacksonville State University Stuns Western Kentucky, Achieves Bowl Eligibility in Inaugural FBS Season

October 18, 2023

This Week's Schedule

Calhoun County Prep Sports Contests and Volleyball Pairings for the Week of October 16-21

October 16, 2023

A personal tale

Jacksonville Latest: Jax-State-WKU Game – A New Twist in This Writer’s Journey

October 16, 2023

Prep Volleyball

Oxford Dominates Supreme Courts Invitational, Alexandria and Ohatchee Shine in Tournaments

October 15, 2023

Calhoun County Shines at White Plains Wildcat Fall Classic Cross Country Meet

October 15, 2023

Piedmont’s Dontavious Jordan scores one of his two touchdowns against Glencoe on Friday. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County High School Football: Wellborn Secures Thrilling Victory, White Plains Extends Winning Streak, and More

October 14, 2023

Weaver’s KeShawn Allen catches a pass during the Bearcats’ victory over Saks on Friday at Weaver. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Friday’s High School Football Scores in Alabama: A Thrilling Night of Gridiron Action

October 14, 2023

Weaver’s Harper Williams catches a touchdown pass in the second quarter against Saks on Friday at Weaver. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Weaver Bearcats Achieve 41-24 Victory Over Saks, Reaching Three Wins and Making History Since 2018

October 14, 2023

Pleasant Valley honored (from left) Allie Bryant, Madi Hay and Maddie Schwabe on senior night Thursday. (Submitted photo)

Pleasant Valley and Faith Christian Celebrate Successful Senior Nights

October 13, 2023

ASWA football poll

ASWA Football Poll

October 13, 2023

Jax State coach Rich Rodriguez argues a call during the Gamecocks’ 31-13 loss to Liberty on Burgess-Snow Field on Tuesday. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Liberty Dominates Second Half, Tames Jax State in First FBS Season

October 13, 2023

This Week's Schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

October 9, 2023

Mims and Hampton’s Heroics Seal Oxford’s Thrilling Victory Over Pell City

October 8, 2023

Pleasant Valley and Oxford Stage Thrilling Comebacks in Semifinals, Set for Calhoun County Volleyball Final Showdown

October 8, 2023

Prep football roundup

Jacksonville and Wellborn Secure Playoff Spots, White Plains’ Barksdale Shines on Homecoming, and Handley Dominates

October 8, 2023

Rush Propst coaches Pell City in its 28-25 loss at Oxford on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Alabama High School Football Friday Night Showdown: AISA and AHSAA Scores Revealed

October 8, 2023

Prep volleyball

Volleyball Victories: Pleasant Valley, Oxford, Jacksonville Shine in Recent Matches

October 4, 2023

ASWA football poll

Alabama Sports Writers Association High School Football Rankings

October 4, 2023

Ryan Perrilloux in action for Jax State against Tennessee Tech in 2009. (Jax State photo)

Jacksonville State University Alumnus Ryan Perrilloux to Be Inducted into Louisiana High School Sports Hall of Fame

October 4, 2023

Prep volleyball

Alexandria Secures Hosting Rights with Thrilling Win, Ohatchee Continues Strong Season

October 3, 2023

Jax State’s Quae Drake celebrates during the Gamecocks’ victory at Sam Houston State on Thursday. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Jacksonville Gamecocks’ Quest to Beat Expectations in the Midst of FBS Debut Season

October 3, 2023

Alexandria celebrates after winning the 2022 Calhoun County Tournament. The 2023 county tournament starts Saturday at Wellborn. (File photo)

Calhoun County Prep Sports Contests: Week of Oct. 2-7

October 2, 2023

Jacksonville’s Darel Atkinson, Jr., defends as Ohatchee’s Jake Roberson passed during their game on the Creekbank on Friday. (Photo by B.J. Franklin/Gunghophotos.com)

Friday Night Lights: Calhoun County High School Football Recap

October 1, 2023

Weaver’s Jerome Allen breaks free from Asbury tacklers en route to finishing a 65-yard touchdown reception during their game Friday at Weaver. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Alabama High School Friday Scoreboard

October 1, 2023

Anniston quarterback Gavin Doss rushes for yardage against Piedmont on Thursday at Piedmont. (Photo by Jean Blackstone/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Anniston’s Gavin Doss Shines in Victory Over Piedmont: A Closer Look at the Game-Changing Plays

September 29, 2023

Jax State quarterback Logan Smothers passes to Sterling Galban during the Gamecocks’ 35-28 victory at Sam Houston State on Thursday. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Jacksonville State’s Thrilling Comeback: Overtime Victory Against Sam Houston State Marks Fourth FBS Win and 2-0 Record in CUSA

September 29, 2023

Travis Janssen is Oxford High School’s new baseball coach. (Submitted photo)

Travis Janssen Takes the Helm: Oxford’s New Head Coach Brings 273 Career Wins and College Expertise to the State-Championship Baseball Program

September 19, 2023

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County High School Schedule

September 18, 2023

Extra Sweet

September 18, 2023

Wellborn won its SlamFest on Saturday, sweeping four matches. (Submitted photo)

Wellborn Dominates SlamFest, Oxford Claims Second Place, and More: A Recap of Local Volleyball Action

September 18, 2023

Three-way playoff

Three-way Playoff in Calhoun County

September 18, 2023

Friday scoreboard

Friday Night Lights: Alabama High School Football Scores

September 16, 2023

Prep football roundup

Friday Night Football Recap: Oxford and Pleasant Valley Shine, Piedmont, Wellborn Claim First Wins, and More

September 16, 2023

Crowd at the top

Travis and Edwards Lead the Pack: Tied for First Place in Sunny King Charity Classic

September 16, 2023

‘We found our identity’

Jacksonville Soars to Victory: Rebounding from Handley Loss, Securing Playoff Advantage

September 16, 2023

Jacob Harper (L) and Jacob LeCroy set the Sunny King all-time scoring record with a brilliant 51-under-par in 2019.

The Front Nine

September 14, 2023

Top Seeds Revealed: Alexandria Leads the Pack in Calhoun County Volleyball Tournament

September 14, 2023

Calhoun County Volleyball

Calhoun County High School Volleyball Recap: Alexandria Shines, Oxford Dominates, and Piedmont’s Jaycee Glover Hits Career Milestone

September 13, 2023

Oxford takes the field before the Yellow Jackets’ victory at Shades Valley on Friday. Oxford broke into the Alabama Sports Writers Association poll this week at No. 10 in Class 6A. (Photo by Mike Lett/Letsfocus.smugmug.com).

ASWA Football Poll Spotlights Calhoun County’s Gridiron Powerhouses

September 13, 2023

Prep volleyball

Domination and Sweeps: Donoho Takes Trimatch in Jacksonville, While Oxford Shines at Home

September 12, 2023

Ohatchee quarterback Jake Roberson hands off to Nate Jones during the Indians’ game against Saks on Aug. 24. Ohatchee hopes to improve to 4-0 in a key Class 3A, Region 6 home game against Sylvania on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

This Week’s Calhoun County High School Schedule

September 11, 2023

Ty Cole and Jesus Montenegro (left) and Gary Wigington and Layton Bussey shake hands after Sunday’s completion of the Buddy Moore Charity Golf Tournament at Anniston Municipal Golf Course. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Sunny King Preview?

September 11, 2023

Oxford swept through the Champions Sports Academy Tournament in Alexandria on Saturday to claim the trophy. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Volleyball Shines on Oxford

September 10, 2023

Munford’s Dakota Frank and Alexandria’s JoJo Watson won Saturday’s Central-Clay Volunteer Classic in Lineville. (Submitted photo)

Munford’s Dakota Frank and Alexandria’s JoJo Watson Shine at Central-Clay Volunteer Spirit Classic; Lincoln and Jacksonville Claim Team Titles

September 10, 2023

Going for Four

September 10, 2023

Ohatchee’s Jesse Baswell scores against Westbrook Christian on Friday on the Creek Bank. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County Prep Football Roundup

September 9, 2023

Anniston’s Gavin Doss scores one of his two touchdown runs against Munford on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Alabama High School Friday Scoreboard

September 9, 2023

Piedmont’s football team lines up for the school’s alma mater after falling 23-7 at Sylvania on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont Faces Battering Rams

September 9, 2023

Alexandria’s volleyball team is off to a 14-0 start this season, having lost only two sets. The Valley Cubs are ranked No. 3 in Class 5A. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

September 8, 2023

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

September 6, 2023

Jax State coach Rich Rodriguez talks Tuesday during the Gamecocks’ game-week news conference. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

Jacksonville State Answering the Question

September 6, 2023

Alabama Sports Writers Association High School Football Ranking

September 6, 2023

Jacksonville’s Jim Ogle (4) and Damonte Sinclair (12) celebrate after connecting on a touchdown pass against Alexandria on Sept. 1. Jacksonville plays at Handley in a key Class 4A, Region 4 game Friday. (Photo by Necorra Harris/Golden Eagle Media)

This Week’s Calhoun County High School Schedule

September 5, 2023

Calhoun County Track and Field

September 3, 2023

Prep volleyball

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

September 3, 2023

Mustang back on to

Mustang Back on Top for Calhoun County’s Sunny King Charity Classic

September 3, 2023

Weaver’s Kaden Gooden (1) tries to elude Glencoe tacklers during their game at Glencoe on Friday. Glencoe won, 24-20. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Thursday and Friday Scoreboard for Alabama High School Football

September 2, 2023

Jacksonville Gamecocks Claim Victory

September 2, 2023

Pleasant Valley’s Holt Bentley breaks free for a run against Donoho on Friday. (Photo by B.J. Franklin/Gunghophotos.com)

Prep Football for Calhoun County

September 2, 2023

Jacksonville’s Damonte Sinclair makes one of his two touchdown catches against Alexandria on Friday. (Necorra Harris/Golden Eagle Media)

Jacksonville’s Eagles Put Others On Notice

September 2, 2023

ASWA football poll

Alabama Sports Writers Association High School Football Rankings

August 31, 2023

Prep volleyball

Prep Volleyball for Calhoun County

August 31, 2023

Jax State’s Ron Wiggins tries to pull away from a UTEP defender during Saturday’s game on Burgess-Snow Field. He accounted for 87 total yards and the Gamecocks’ first-ever touchdown as an FBS program. (Submitted photo)

‘B’ is for Bulk When It Comes to the Jacksonville University Gamecocks

August 31, 2023

Riley Green Court

Jacksonville High School Names Riley Green Court

August 31, 2023

Jeremiah Harris makes the game-saving interception in Jax State’s 17-14 victory over UTEP on Saturday. (Photo by Brandon Phillips/Jax State)

Jacksonville State University Player Receives CUSA Honors

August 29, 2023

Weaver’s Damerion Welch tries to elude Donoho’s James Benkwith on Friday at Donoho. (Photo by Bo Hudgins/For East Alabama Sports Today)

This Week’s Calhoun County High School Sports Schedule

August 29, 2023

Prep volleyball

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

August 29, 2023

Football schedule

Jacksonville State Gamecocks Football Schedule

August 29, 2023

Friday scoreboard

Alabama Friday Scoreboard

August 26, 2023

First-year Weaver coach Ken Cofer gives instruction during his team’s 40-13 victory over Donoho on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun County’s Football Roundup

August 26, 2023

Anniston’s Jayden Lewis makes an interception that he returned 95 yards to help Anniston even up with Wellborn at halftime Friday at Anniston. The Bulldogs went on to win 38-22. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

J-Money, Indeed for Anniston’s Bulldogs

August 26, 2023

Ohatchee’s Nate Jones breaks one of his two long touchdown runs en route to a 155-yard night against Saks. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Ohatchee Uses Tribal Approach

August 25, 2023

Prep cross country

Calhoun County Prep Cross Country

August 25, 2023

Prep volleyball

Calhoun County Prep Volleyball

August 25, 2023

Thursday scoreboard

Calhoun County’s Thursday Scoreboard

August 25, 2023

High School Football A Thriving Tradition in Calhoun County, Alabama

High School Football: A Thriving Tradition in Calhoun County

August 24, 2023

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

August 22, 2023

Big Finish for Calhoun County Golf Tournament

August 22, 2023

Jacksonville quarterback Jim Ogle eyes a pass as Saks’ Mason Stevens rushes him during Thursday’s jamboree at Saks. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Golden Glimpse at Jacksonville’s Eagles

August 20, 2023

Ty Cole, shown during the Oxford City Championship at Cider Ridge on July 9, has clinched his sixth Calhoun County Player of the Year honor. (File photo)

Calhoun County Championship

August 20, 2023

Pleasant Valley coach Jonathan Nix talks during Thursday’s preseason interview in the Raiders’ training facility. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Commentary with Pleasant Valley’s Coach Nix

August 20, 2023

As his long-time defensive coordinator, James Blanchard, looks on, new Westbrook Christian head coach Steve Smith encourages his team before its play in Friday’s jamboree at Ohatchee. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Change on Display for Calhoun County Football

August 19, 2023

Thunder hits 50 again

Thunder Hits 50 Again for Jacksonville Christian Academy

August 19, 2023

Jonathan Miller, entering his first season as Piedmont’s head football coach, talks during Friday’s preseason interview. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Commentary with Piedmont’s Coach Miller

August 19, 2023

Jacksonville coach Clint Smith talks during Wednesday’s preseason interview. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Commentary with Jacksonville’s Coach Smith

August 17, 2023

Alexandria head coach Todd Ginn talks about the 2023 Valley Cubs during Tuesday’s preseason interview. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Commentary With Alexandria’s Coach Ginn

August 16, 2023

First-year Weaver coach Ken Cofer talks during Monday’s preseason interview. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Commentary with Weaver’s Coach Cofer

August 15, 2023

Wes Brooks congratulates Drew McCormick after McCormick hit a home run this past season. (File photo)

Oxford’s Coach Brooks Changes Roles

August 15, 2023

Smash It Sports Vipers coach Gerry Glasco talks to the team after its season-ending, 2-1 loss to the Texas Smoke in the Women’s Professional Fastpitch semifinals Friday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Smash It Sports Vipers’ First Season in Oxford Makes Hiss-tory

August 12, 2023

Ohatchee head football coach Chris Findley smiles during Friday’s preseason interview. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Commentary With Ohatchee’s Coach Findley

August 12, 2023

Lots of Thunder

Jacksonville Christian Weathers the Storm They Were Dealt

August 12, 2023

First-year Saks coach Alphonso Freeney talks during Wednesday’s preseason interview. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Commentary With Saks’ Coach Freeney

August 12, 2023

Oxford Smash It Sports Vipers Rookie is Jolly Rogers

August 12, 2023

White Plains coach Blake Jennings shows off the Wildcats’ new helmet during Wednesday’s preseason interview at the school. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Commentary with White Plains Coach Blake Jennings

August 10, 2023

ASWA football poll

ASWA Football Poll Highlights Calhoun County Teams

August 10, 2023

Oxford Smash It Sports All-WPF

August 10, 2023

Second-year Donoho head football coach Jeremy Satcher talks during Tuesday’s preseason interview. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Commentary with Donoho’s Coach Jeremy Satcher

August 8, 2023

Commentary with Anniston's Coach Rico Jackson

Commentary with Anniston’s Coach Rico Jackson

August 8, 2023

Wellborn coach Jeff Smith talks during Friday’s preseason interview. He enters his 15th season as the Panthers’ head coach at 32nd year in coaching overall. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Commentary with Wellborn Coach Jeff Smith

August 7, 2023

Oxford Viper’s Carda Deals

August 7, 2023

Vincent Kiprop wins Saturday’s 42nd Woodstock 5K, finishing in 14:37. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Anniston’s Woodstock 5K

August 6, 2023

No-no, Win-win for Oxford Vipers

August 6, 2023

2023 CCGT points, stats

2023 Calhoun County Golf Tour Points and Stats

August 6, 2023

The Champions Athletic Center nears completion on Oxford’s campus. The Yellow Jackets expect to move in full time in two weeks, Oxford football coach Sam Adams said. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Commentary on Champions Athletic Center in Oxford

August 4, 2023

Oxford Vipers Win

August 4, 2023

Anniston’s Jayden Lewis is the 2023 All-Calhoun County athlete of the year for boys’ track after backing up first-place finishes in the 100- and 200-meter dashes at the county meet with first-place finishes at state. Lisa Howard Holland is coach of the year after coaching the Bulldogs to their second consecutive Class 4A state title. (Submitted photo)

All Calhoun County Track – Boys

August 2, 2023

Jorda Crook stood on the top podium spot twice at the state meet at Cullman and had a second-place finish to back up three first-place finishes at the Calhoun County meet. She is East Alabama Sports Today’s choice for girls’ All-Calhoun County track athlete of the year for 2023. As a senior, she also was 1A-3A player of the year in volleyball and girls’ basketball. She signed to play volleyball for UAB. (Submitted photo)

All-Calhoun County Track – Girls

August 2, 2023

2023 CCGT point

2023 Calhoun County Golf Tour Points

August 1, 2023

Pleasant Valley coach Dana Bryant directs her team during play in the AHSAA volleyball state tournament at the Crossplex in Birmingham in 2020. (Dennis Victory | AL.com≠)

Long-time Pleasant Valley Coach Bryant to Retire

July 31, 2023

Breakthroughs for Calhoun County Golf Tour Victory

July 31, 2023

John Rollins shot a 65 on Saturday to lead the Pine Hill Invitational. (Submitted photo)

Rollins Rollin’ on Calhoun County Golf Tour

July 31, 2023

Vipers pitcher Ashley Rogers lets fly during the team’s 6-5 loss to the Texas Smoke in Friday’s first game of a three-game home series. She struck out eight batters in five innings and departed with a 4-2 lead. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Has Patient Vipers

July 29, 2023

First-year Piedmont coach Jonathan Miller (center) sits between players Chance Murphy and Trevor Pike at Friday’s Calhoun County Quarterback Club Media Day at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

New Faces and Places at Calhoun County Quarterback Club Media Day

July 29, 2023

2023 CCGT statistics

2023 Calhoun County Golf Tour Statistics

July 27, 2023

Vipers find power

Oxford Vipers Find Power

July 26, 2023

2023 volleyball schedules

2023 Volleyball Schedules for Calhoun County

July 25, 2023

Ty Cole (right) and Gary Wigington shake hands as Tee Brown looks on and Jeremy McGatha replaces the flag after completing Sunday’s final round of the Etowah County Open on the Links at Briarmeade. Cole won by one stroke. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Another battle on the Calhoun County Golf Tour

July 24, 2023

Senior Spring Garden lineman Jacob Dempsey receives the runner-up trophy from Piedmont ooach Jonathan Miller after Saturday’s Piedmont 7-on-7. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Spring Garden Finishes Runner-up in Piedmont 7-on-7

July 23, 2023

Cover photo: Estella Connell (center right) poses with her father Russ, mother Karen (center left) and Donoho coach Anna Taylor after playing in the North-South All-Star volleyball match Thursday in Montgomery. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Shines at North-South Roundup

July 21, 2023

Oxford Vipers Split

July 21, 2023

All-Star Sports Week

All-Star Sports Week Continues for Calhoun County

July 20, 2023

Oxford Viper’s Pitching Duel

July 19, 2023

All-Star Sports Week For Calhoun County

All-Star Sports Week For Calhoun County

July 19, 2023

Oxford Vipers Win

July 18, 2023

White Plains girls’ golf coach Chris Randall offers encouragement to Isabel Rogers and North All-Star teammate Mallory Brooks before Monday’s North-South golf matches at Montgomery’s Arrowhead Country Club. Randall, who coaches White Plains’ boys and girls, coached the North boys. North boys and girls won.(Submitted photo)

All-Star Sports Week Shines on Calhoun County

July 18, 2023

Oxford Vipers Fall

July 17, 2023

2023 CCGT POINTS, STATS

2023 Calhoun County Golf Tour Points and Stats

July 17, 2023

Piedmont’s Savannah Smith announced Thursday her commitment to play softball for Jacksonville State University. (Submitted photo)

Piedmont’s Smith Follows Mom’s Footsteps to Jacksonville State University

July 15, 2023

Smash It Sports Vipers coach Gerry Glasco leads a jubilant postgame huddle after the Vipers beat Oklahoma City 8-0 on Wednesday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Viper’s Winning Streak

July 13, 2023

Vipers’ Night in Oxford

July 12, 2023

Calhoun County Teams Show Out at FCA 7-on-7

July 12, 2023

Ohatchee Moves

July 11, 2023

Suzy Brookshire follows through on a fourth-inning double during the Smash It Sports Vipers’ 7-4 loss to the Oklahoma City Spark on Monday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Heartbreaker for Oxford’s Vipers

July 11, 2023

Ty Cole (left) and Cider Ridge pro Cory Etter pose during awards after Sunday’s final round of the Oxford City Championship. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Cole Blooded at Oxford Golf Championship

July 10, 2023

Jacksonville quarterback Jim Ogle looks to throw against Catholic Montgomery during the 2022 playoffs. The Troy commit enters his senior season with the Golden Eagles in 2023. (File photo)

2023 Prep Football Schedules for Calhoun County

July 9, 2023

The foursome of (from left) Andrew Brooks, Jeremy McGatha, Brennan Clay and Matt Rogers walk off of the 18th green at Cider Ridge after completing Saturday’s first round of the Oxford City Championship. Brooks and Clay are tied for second place, one shot back of Ty Cole. (Photo by B.J. Franklin/Gunghophotos.com)

Fit To Be Ty’d at the Oxford City Championships

July 9, 2023

Rep. Rogers Leads CODEL to Indo-Pacific

Oxford Tee Times

July 7, 2023

‘So What’ Say Oxford Vipers

July 5, 2023

Kelly’s heroines

Oxford Vipers Are Kelly’s Heroines

July 5, 2023

Jared Waits keeps an eye on partner Landon Winfrey’s putt during their first year together as Sunny King Charity Classic partners in 2021. (Photo by Brad Young)

The Rush is on for the Sunny King Classic in Anniston

July 2, 2023

Silent Rain for Oxford Viper’s

July 2, 2023

Vipers pitcher Annie Willis lets fly against the Oklahoma City Spark on Thursday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Foul Ending For Oxford Vipers

June 30, 2023

Amber Fiser pitches on the way to her second victory of the season Wednesday. She struck out nine batters and allowed five hits as Oxford’s Smash It Sports Vipers beat the Oklahoma City Spark 4-1 in Women’s Professional Fastpitch action at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Stephen Gross/Special to East Alabama Sports Today)

Oxford Vipers Smashed It

June 29, 2023

Andrew Brooks hits his second shot on No. 18 fairway Sunday at Cane Creek. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Stick and Ball: Brooks Finishes Off Anniston City Championship Victory in Grand Fashion

June 26, 2023

Seeing positives

Oxford Vipers Seeing Positive

June 26, 2023

Smash It Sports Vipers’ teammates celebrate as Karly Heath (9) returns to the dugout after hitting a home run in a 6-0 victory over the Texas Smoke on Saturday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by B.J. Franklin/Gunghophotos.com)

Oxford’s Smash It Sports Vipers Strike

June 25, 2023

Anniston City Championship Matched Again

June 25, 2023

The Smash It Sports Vipers and Texas Smoke, of the Women’s Professional Fastpitch softball league, stand for the National Anthem before Friday’s Vipers’ home opener at Choccolocco Park, in their first season in Oxford. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford’s Smash It Sports Vipers Rollout

June 24, 2023

Former Ohatchee girls’ and boys’ basketball coach Bryant Ginn celebrates a career milestone with Jorda Crook this past season. Ginn, an Alexandria graduate whose children attend Alexandria, is leaving Ohatchee to join Alexandria’s staff. (File photo)

Ginn Going Home to Alexandria

June 23, 2023

Anniston City Championship

Anniston City Championship

June 23, 2023

Oxford’s Smash It Sports Vipers Get Snakebit

June 21, 2023

Heart and Soul Shows In Oxford

Heart and Soul Shows In Oxford

June 21, 2023

Garrett Burgess and Garrett Burgess Jr. celebrate Sunday after winning Anniston County Club’s Parent-Child Tournament. (Submitted photo)

G-Money Takes the Win at the Anniston Country Club Parent-Child Golf Tournament

June 20, 2023

Vipers fall to 0-3

Oxford’s Smash It Sports Vipers Fall to 0-3

June 20, 2023

New Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame inductee Mike Battles (center) poses with (from left) Judd Smith, Jeff Smith, David ‘Wormy’ Haynes and Chucky Miller during Saturday’s induction activities at the Oxford Civic Center. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Inductions into Sports Hall of Fame

June 18, 2023

Parent-Child Tourney in Anniston

Results of Parent-Child Tourney at Anniston County Club

June 18, 2023

White Plains boys’ basketball coach Chris Randall (center) and his top varsity players celebrate after winning the ‘Cardiac Tournament’ during Wednesday night play in Coach T Hoops Team Basketball Camp at Bryan College, in Dayton, Tenn. (Submitted photo)

Welcome the White Plains ‘Cardiac’ Cat Champs

June 15, 2023

Vipers’ schedule

Oxford’s Smash It Sports Vipers Schedule

June 15, 2023

2023 Golf schedule

2023 Golf Schedule in and Around Calhoun County

June 14, 2023

Runner-up Hudson Gilman (left) and champion Carter Johnson hold their trophies after Monday’s inaugural Fellowship of Christian Athletes high school home run derby on Choccolocco Park’s signature field. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford’s Jacket Jack

June 13, 2023

Piedmont Says Morrow is back

Piedmont Says Morrow is Back

June 13, 2023

Oxford’s Hayes Harrison receives the Alabama Mr. Baseball Award during Sunday’s Alabama Sports Writers Association convention at Jacksonville State University. (Submitted photo)

Oxford’s Mr. Baseball

June 12, 2023

Oxford’s Hayes Harrison pitches during the 2023 Calhoun County final against Alexandria. (Photo by Mike Lett/Lettsfocus.smugmug.com)

All-State Baseball in Calhoun County

June 10, 2023

2023 CCGT stats

2023 Calhoun County Golf Tournament Stats

June 10, 2023

WP moves (updated)

Updated White Plains Moves

June 9, 2023

Piedmont’s Rachel Smith is Class 3A coach of the year, and daughter Savannah Smith is a first-team selection on the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s all-state softball team. (Submitted photo)

All-State Softball in Calhoun County

June 9, 2023

‘It’s Awesome’ in Oxford

June 9, 2023

Kenneth Cofer is shown while coaching at Dodge County (Ga.). He has been hired to be Weaver High’s new head football coach. (Submitted poto)

Weaver Moves

June 6, 2023

10 Again at Calhoun County Golf Tournament

June 5, 2023

Jacob LeCroy (right) and Ty Cole (left) shake hands as Freeman Fite looks on after completing second-round play Saturday in the Wilfred Galbraith Invitational at Anniston Country Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Hands Full Tomorrow’ at Calhoun County Golf Tournament

June 4, 2023

Trio Leads in Calhoun County Tournament

June 3, 2023

Oxford Player Wins Gatorade POY

June 3, 2023

Wilfred Galbraith tee times

Wilfred Galbraith Tee Times at the Anniston County Club

June 2, 2023

Faith Christian’s Eli Mitchell holds the championship plaque while posing with teammates after the Lions won their Class 1A-3A sectional in April. Mitchell won the No. 1 singles court at the Red Wilder Invitational. He also teamed with Joshua Goode to win No. 1 doubles at sectional and reach the Class 1A-3A No. 1 doubles final at the state tournament. Mitchell is East Alabama Sports Today’s boys’ All-Calhoun County player o the year. (Submitted photo)

All Calhoun County Tennis

June 2, 2023

Terrance Ridley has resigned as Piedmont’s girls’ basketball coach. (File photo)

Ridley Steps Down in Piedmont

May 30, 2023

Donoho’s Drew Williamson works against Oxford during the Isaac Crook Invitational final on Lamar Field. The senior scored 22 goals and had 11 assists this season and is East Alabama Sports Today’s choice as All-Calhoun County player of the year in boys’ soccer. (Photo by B.J. Franklin/Gunghophotos.com)

All Calhoun County Soccer

May 30, 2023

Weaver’s Nick Ledbetter (right) embraces friend and Calhoun County rival Sawyer Edwards after winning the county tournament at Pine Hill Country Club. Ledbetter won county with a two-round total of 139, eight strokes better than Edwards. Ledbetter also won sectional and sub-state and finished as state runner up in Class 3A for the second year in a row. Edwards took second at county, was low medalist at sectional and sub-state and finished third in Class 4A at state, shooting a two-day total of 149, 10 strokes better than Ledbetter over the same two days on the same course. They are East Alabama Sports Today’s All-Calhoun County co-players of the year for boys’ golf. (Photo by Joe Medley)

All Calhoun County Golf

May 30, 2023

Piedmont’s Savannah Smith is East Alabama Sports Today’s Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County player of the year after leading Piedmont with a team-best .458 batting average.She also had a .525 on-base percentage, six home runs, six triples, 18 doubles and 40 RBIs. She went 14-5 in the circle with a 1.43 ERA and 124 stikeouts. (Photo by Jean Blackstone)

All-Calhoun County Softball

May 26, 2023

Peyton Webb hit a school-record 15 home runs and drove in 51 runs for Donoho in 2023. One the mound, he was 6-1 with 51 strikeouts and a 2.85 ERA. He is the Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County player of the year. (Photo by B.J. Franklin/gunghophotos.com)

All-Calhoun County Baseball

May 26, 2023

Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame ’23

May 25, 2023

Donoho’s girls’ celebrate winning the Calhoun County tournament in April. Four Donoho girls and three boys made the coaches’ all-state team. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Shows Up for All-State Soccer

May 24, 2023

Student from Alexandria Running On

May 24, 2023

Tiffany Williams talks to White Plains’ softball team after the Wildcats completed play in the state tournament Friday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

White Plains Moves

May 24, 2023

Calhoun County Champion Travis Leads

May 22, 2023

Ty Cole hits the clinching birdie putt on the second playoff hole Sunday at Twin Bridges Golf Club. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Tie Goes To Ty In Calhoun County Golf Tour

May 22, 2023

First-year White Plains coach Tiffany Williams talks to her team Friday, after the Wildcats completed play in the state tournament at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

End of the Line for White Plains

May 20, 2023

Jamie Clendenin in action white coaching at Donoho. (Submitted photo)

He’s Ba’ack in Calhoun County

May 19, 2023

Colton Morris and his wife, Savannah, and three children, Emereigh (11), Gabe (10) and Lila (2). (Submitted photo)

Morris to Alexandria High School

May 19, 2023

Pleasant Valley’s Rebekah Gannaway signs Friday to play basketball for Gadsden State Community College. (Submitted photo)

Hooping On for Calhoun County Senior

May 19, 2023

Kristin Kidd, who was born in Oxford and moved with her family at age 1, shows off her home-run ball with her mom, 2001 Oxford graduate Trachell Westbrook Kidd, after Athens’ victory over Oxford in an elimination game at Oxford Lake on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

All for the Kidds in Oxford

May 19, 2023

Weaver soccer standout Ximena Chavez signed Wednesday to play for Southern Union Community College. (Submitted photo)

Opportunity in Weaver

May 18, 2023

Amber Russell (second from right) has coached under legendary Jacksonville volleyball coach David Clark for 16 years. With Clark stepping back from coaching, she’ll take over the volleyball program. (Submitted photo)

Big Moves for Jacksonville and Weaver

May 18, 2023

Oxford players charge the field to get the AHSAA’s ‘blue map’ state championship trophy after beating Spanish Fort 12-3 in Game 2 of their Class 6A state-title series Wednesday on Rudy Abbott Field. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford’s Best?

May 17, 2023

Pleasant Valley pitcher Lily Henry lets fly against Wicksburg during Tuesday’s state-tournament action at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

State Softball Shines on Calhoun County

May 17, 2023

Signature Win for Oxford

May 17, 2023

Piedmont’s Matt Glover (center) talks during a timeout at the Northeast Regional in February. He has been promoted to head coach. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Piedmont Fits Like Glover

May 17, 2023

Weaver’s Nick Ledbetter (right) finished runner up in the Class 3A state golf tournament for the second year in a row, eight strokes back of Westbrook Christian’s Eli Edge (left). (Submitted photo)

State Golf Showcases Calhoun County

May 17, 2023

White Plains players claim their plaque Friday after sweeping three games at the East Regional in Albertville. (Photo by Joe Medley)

White Plain’s Ticket Punched

May 13, 2023

Alexandria players cheer from the dugout during the Valley Cubs’ East Regional game against Moody on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Alexandria’s Tough Day Leaves Team One Victory Shy State Tournament

May 13, 2023

Aiming High in Ohatchee

May 13, 2023

Oxford players celebrate with fans at Bud McCarty Field after sweeping their Class 6A semifinal series with Cullman on Thursday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford Wins as Home Team

May 12, 2023

Oxford celebrates after clinching the Class 6A East Regional’s top state qualifying spot on Thursday in Albertville. (Submitted photo)

East Regional Softball Showcases Calhoun County

May 12, 2023

White Plains’ Sawyer Edwards (left) poses with Wildcats coach Chris Randall after finishing as low medalist at Tuesday’s Class 4A, North 3 Sub-State at Silver Lakes. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Sub-State Golf

May 10, 2023

Pleasant Valley’s Bryant is Mr. 500

May 10, 2023

Weaver’s Nick Ledbetter was sub-state low medalist Monday at Silver Lakes. (Submitted photo).

Weaver and Piedmont Take Home Wins

May 9, 2023

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

May 8, 2023

Wigington Wins Early on the Calhoun County Tour

May 8, 2023

Anniston ‘Dawgs Repeat

May 7, 2023

RTJ Championship

Calhoun County Golf Tour

May 7, 2023

Ohatchee’s Chris Ferguson once again is a state pole-vault champion, and teammate Ethan Wiggins was third at the Class 1A-3A state meet in Cullman. (Submitted photo)

State Track Showcases Calhoun County Athletes

May 6, 2023

Piedmont coaches console seniors (from left) Jack Hayes, Sloan Smith, Jake Austin and Max Hanson after the Bulldogs fell to Gordo 5-3 in eight innings in Friday’s Game 3 of their Class 3A quarterfinal series at Piedmont. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont Bulldogs, All

May 6, 2023

East Regional pairings

East Regional Pairings

May 6, 2023

Teammates greet Sloan Smith at the plate after his grand slam against Gordo in Thursday’s Game 1 of their third-round Class 3A playoff series Thursday at Piedmont. (Photo by Jean Blackstone)

Piedmont’s Smith was Dew

May 5, 2023

Oxford Sweeps

May 5, 2023

Alexandria celebrates after beating Lincoln to clinch the Class 5A, Area 12 softball title on Thursday at Alexandria. (Submitted photo)

Alexandria Cubs Dominate

May 5, 2023

Donoho’s ‘Ballplayer’

May 4, 2023

White Plains Player: Faulkner Signs

May 4, 2023

Another No-No for Piedmont Player

May 3, 2023

The Calhoun County Quarterback Club awarded $5,000 scholarships to (from left) Ohatchee’s Chris Ferguson, Wellborn’s Grayson Johnson and Jacksonville’s Drew Pridgen. A fourth recipient, Saks’ Owen Petty, is not pictured. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Make it Four for Calhoun County Quarterback Club

May 3, 2023

Right cage, right time

Right Cage, Right Time for Weaver Player

May 3, 2023

Calhoun County Area Softball

May 3, 2023

White Plains’ boys won their Class 4A sectional at Twin Bridges on Tuesday. (Submitted photo)

Sectional Golf in Calhoun County

May 3, 2023

Piedmont girls’ coach Horace Bramblett poses with his team after they won their AHSAA sectional on Monday at Twin Bridges.

Monday Calhoun County Preps

May 2, 2023

Piedmont’s Cacey Brothers makes a diving catch against Saks during Monday’s Class 3A, Area 10 tourney action at Piedmont. (Photo by Jean Blackstone)

Calhoun County Area Softball

May 2, 2023

This-weeks-schedule-1

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

May 1, 2023

Prep Softball for Calhoun County

April 30, 2023

Top-ranked Alexandria has an emotional postgame huddle after Saturday’s Game 3 at Arab. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Alexandria’s Special Series

April 30, 2023

Sectional track

Sectional Track for Calhoun County

April 30, 2023

Piedmont Pops

April 30, 2023

Calhoun County Prep Softball

April 29, 2023

Donoho’s girls’ tennis team hoists another AHSAA ‘red map’ trophy after taking runner up in the Class 4A-5A division in the state tournament in Mobile. (Submitted photo)

Talons (Still) Out for Donoho

April 29, 2023

Hayes Harrison comes out of his windup in Friday’s Game 1 against Mountain Brook. He struck out nine batters. (Submitted photo)

Baseball Playoffs for Calhoun County

April 29, 2023

Hayley Long poses with the Donoho girls’ track team after they won their sectional in 2022. (Submitted photo)

Long Farewell

April 28, 2023

Teed Up for Calhoun County Golf

April 27, 2023

Calhoun County Prep Soccer

April 27, 2023

Tuesday Calhoun County Preps

April 26, 2023

Flanked by parents Michael and Nikki, Nick Ledbetter signs Wednesday to play golf for Talladega College. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Nick’s Day at Weaver High School

April 26, 2023

Calhoun County Area Softball

April 26, 2023

Calhoun County Monday Preps

April 25, 2023

White Plains players and coaches celebrate their first-place finish in the 22-team Albertville Pre-Area Tournament on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Prep Softball

April 24, 2023

Kyle Busch celebrates after his car runs out of gas following Sunday’s GEIGO 500 at Talladega Super Speedway. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Talladega Commentary

April 24, 2023

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule

April 24, 2023

GEICO 500 in Talladega

April 24, 2023

Donoho coach Steve Gendron delivers another happy postgame talk after the Falcons beat Sulligent 10-6 in the decisive Game 3 of their first-round Class 2A playoff series Saturday at home. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Falcons Finish

April 24, 2023

Alexandria’s Samuel Henegar hits a two-run single in the third inning of Friday’s Game 2. The hit ignited a five-run rally to take the lead. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Alexandria Plays Like No. 1

April 22, 2023

Baseball playoffs

Baseball Playoffs for Calhoun County

April 22, 2023

Two Pleasant Valley Moves

April 22, 2023

Piedmont’s Emma Grace Todd comes out of her windup in Thursday’s decisive Class 3A, Area 10 showdown at Weaver. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont’s Fresh ‘Egg’

April 21, 2023

Alphonso Freeney, who played under Jack Crowe at Jacksonville State, took over a winless team and went 9-2 as a first-year head coach at Pasco (Fla.) High School. (Submitted photo)

Saks Taps Freeney

April 21, 2023

New White Plains head football coach Blake Jennings poses with Principal Andy Ward after Jennings’ hiring was approved at Thursday’s Calhoun County Board of Education meeting. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Blake-Through for White Plains

April 21, 2023

Calhoun County Thursday Preps

April 21, 2023

Alexandria players run onto Rudy Abbott Field before the Calhoun County baseball final on March 15. The Valley Cubs are No. 1 in Class 5A in the season’s final Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. (Photo by Mike Lett/lettsfocus.smugmug.com)

ASWA Rankings Showcase Oxford and Alexandria

April 20, 2023

Weaver senior Madison Atchley holds the ball she hit for her first career home Wednesday. Weaver beat Gadsden City 15-0. (Submitted photo)

Wednesday Calhoun County Preps

April 20, 2023

Jonathan Odam (standing) and long-time assistant coach Matt Glover talk during a timeout at the Northeast Regional on Feb. 23. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Like Father, Follow Son in Piedmont

April 19, 2023

Faith Christian’s boys’ tennis team holds the prize for winning the Class 1A-3A Section 3 tournament Monday in Huntsville. (Submitted photo)

Tuesday Calhoun County Preps

April 19, 2023

Camren Johnson (center left) and twin brother Caden Johnson pose with coaches (from left) Corey Mize, Tres Buzan Shane Morrow and Lane Patterson during Tuesday’s signing ceremony in the Jacksonville High School library. The Johnson twins will play for Shelton State Community College. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville Twins Sticking Together

April 18, 2023

Oxford city employees, wearing Smash It Sports Vipers T-shirts, cheer as the Vipers are mentioned during a live stream of Monday’s Women’s Professional Fastpitch draft. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Fouts-ian Drama For Oxford’s Vipers

April 18, 2023

Monday Calhoun County Preps

April 18, 2023

Alexandria heads into the AHSAA playoffs at 25-5 and ranked No. 2 in Class 5A. (Photo by Joe Medley)

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

April 17, 2023

White Plains’ Isabel Rogers smiles back at a family member after hitting a 30-foot putt during Friday’s final round of the Calhoun County high school golf tournament at Pine Hill Country Club. She held a four-stroke lead coming into Friday’s final round. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Golf

April 17, 2023

Playoff pairings

Playoff Pairings

April 14, 2023

Calhoun County Thursday Preps

April 14, 2023

ASWA Poll Showcases Calhoun County

April 13, 2023

Choccolocco Park to Host Draft Watch Party for the Vipers

Oxford’s Choccolocco Park to Host Draft Watch Party for the Vipers

April 12, 2023

Tuesday baseball

Tuesday Baseball in Calhoun County

April 12, 2023

Jacksonville quarterback Jim Ogle rolls out against Cleburne County in 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Fordham)

Jacksonville’s Ogle Finds ‘Home’

April 12, 2023

Pleasant Valley’s Sydney Beason (left), Gracee Ward (center) and Lily Henry homered Tuesday, in the Raiders’ victory over White Plains. Ward homered twice. (Submitted photo)

Tuesday Softball in Calhoun County

April 12, 2023

Donoho coach Steve Gendron has a light-hearted postgame talk with his team after the Falcons rallied from a 10-run deficit to beat Pleasant Valley 12-10 on Tuesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Good win. Good job’ for Anniston’s Donoho

April 12, 2023

Monday Preps for Calhoun County

Monday Preps for Calhoun County

April 11, 2023

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule

April 10, 2023

Donoho’s Bruce Downey (27), Trey Alexander (9) and Logan Melton celebrate during their 2-1 victory over Oxford in Saturday’s Isaac Crook Invitational final on Oxford’s Lamar Field. (Photo by B.J. Franklin/gunghophotos.com)

Crook Invitational: Calhoun County Championship

April 10, 2023

Donoho’s players celebrate after winning their sixth consecutive Calhoun County title Thursday at McClellan. (Submitted photo)

Make it Six for Anniston’s Donoho

April 8, 2023

Area player-of-the-year finalists for top Alabama Sports Writers Association basketball awards (from left): Pleasant Valley’s Macey Roper (Class 2A girls), Ranburne’s Briley Merrill (2A girls), Spring Garden’s Ace Austin (1A player of year), Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook (3A player of year), Jacksonville’s John Broom (4A player of year), Piedmont’s Alex Odam (3A player of year) and Faith Christian’s Thomas Curlee (1A boys). ASWA awards were announced at Thursday’s banquet at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel. (Photo by Joe Medley)

ASWA Hoops Awards Shines Light on Calhoun County Athletes

April 8, 2023

Piedmont players hoist the trophy Thursday after winning the program’s first Calhoun County fast-pitch softball title. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Well Done Piedmont

April 8, 2023

Rolling Raiders

Rolling Raiders Shine in Calhoun County

April 8, 2023

Alexandria’s girls won the Chesley Oaks Spring Classic on Thursday and begin play in the Calhoun County tournament today at Pine Hill Country Club. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Preps

April 8, 2023

Crook Invitational

Crook Invitational: Calhoun County Tournament

April 8, 2023

Weaver’s Nick Ledbetter completes his first round in the Calhoun County tournament Friday at Pine Hill Country Club. He shot a 3-under-par 69 to lead by three strokes. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Golf

April 8, 2023

ASWA Poll Reps Calhoun County

April 8, 2023

White Plains’ Leighton Arnold (left) hit three home runs during Wednesday’s action in the Calhoun County tournament at Woodland Park, and Callie Richardson hit one. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Wildcat Power Shines in Calhoun County

April 6, 2023

Oxford’s girls, led by Keziah Mickler (center left) and Katie Keur (center right), won their second Calhoun County track title in as many years Wednesday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Dana Stewart George)

Oxford Girl Jackets Repeat

April 6, 2023

Cover photo: Five Donoho players homered in a doubleheader against Gaston on Wednesday. From left, Peyton Webb hit three home runs. Marcus Lawler, Lucas Elliott, Nic Thompson and Blake Sewell hit one apiece. (Submitted photo)

Wednesday Baseball in Calhoun County

April 6, 2023

Top young talent showed through during Wednesday’s Calhoun County semifinals at McClellan. From left: Donoho seventh-grader Izzy Romero, Saks eighth-grader Layla Garcia, Donoho seventh-grader Addison West, Oxford seventh-grader Skylar Brooks and Oxford eighth-grader Onyi Maduka. Romero and Brooks scored goals in Wednesday’s action. (Submitted photo)

Calhoun County Soccer

April 6, 2023

Cover photo: Oxford’s boys won their sixth consecutive Calhoun County title Wednesday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Dana Stewart George)

Oxford Boys …Again

April 6, 2023

Former Pleasant Valley girls’ basketball coach Colton Morris consoles players after their loss in the Northeast Regional in February. (Photo by Greg Warren)

‘I’m hurt’

April 5, 2023

Calhoun County soccer

Calhoun County Soccer

April 5, 2023

Calhoun County track and field

Calhoun County Track and Field

April 5, 2023

White Plains coach Chris Randall (left) and his team show off their hardware after winning the Chesley Oaks Invitational on Tuesday at Holly Pond. (Submitted photo)

Tuesday Calhoun County Preps

April 5, 2023

White Plains’ Haylie Smith (left), Karli Otwell (center) and Leighton Arnold show off their home-run balls after the Wildcats rallied from a 6-0 deficit to beat Pleasant Valley 7-6 in Tuesday’s Calhoun County tournament action at Woodland Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Drama at Calhoun County Softball

April 5, 2023

County reschedulings

Calhoun County Reschedulings

April 4, 2023

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

April 3, 2023

John Harman (left) and Brandon Hammond hold their prizes Sunday after completing their second Calhoun County Team Championship in three years. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Two-Man

April 3, 2023

Calhoun County softball

Calhoun County Softball

April 3, 2023

Calhoun County soccer

Calhoun County Soccer

April 3, 2023

Friday baseball

Friday Baseball for Calhoun County

April 1, 2023

Oxford coach Wes Brooks talks to his top-ranked team after its doubleheader split with Dothan on Friday at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

All the Buzz for Oxford’s Yellow Jackets

April 1, 2023

Piedmont poses with the trophy after winning the Lady Wildcat Classic. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Thursday Ball in Calhoun County

March 31, 2023

Cover photo: New Piedmont football coach and athletics director Jonathan Miller (right) talks with Scott Young (center) and the school’s athletics booster club president, Mike Pody, during Wednesday’s meet & greet in the media center. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont Commentary

March 30, 2023

Donoho’s Bruce Downey (right) and Jacksonville’s Alex Mullins battle to control the ball during their match at Jacksonville State University’s soccer complex Tuesday. (Photo by B.J. Franklin/gunghophotos.smugmug.com)

Friendly Rivalry: Jacksonville vs. Donoho

March 29, 2023

Tuesday spring sports

Calhoun County Tuesday Spring Sports

March 29, 2023

Cane Creek 2 Man

Cane Creek 2 Man in Anniston

March 29, 2023

Munford’s Tanner Smith throws one of his 45 pitches in a perfect game against Talladega on Monday. (Submitted photo)

Monday Spring Sports in Calhoun County

March 28, 2023

Saturday spring sports

Saturday Spring Sports in Calhoun County

March 26, 2023

Making the turn

Ohatchee Making the Turn

March 26, 2023

Thursday spring sports

End of Week Spring Sports

March 25, 2023

Midseason change

Midseason Change for Pleasant Valley

March 25, 2023

Spring Experience

Piedmont’s Spring Experience

March 25, 2023

Calhoun County is Honoring Isaac

Calhoun County Honoring Isaac

March 23, 2023

Oxford’s Freshman Faces

March 22, 2023

Spring Sports Weekday Edition

Spring Sports Weekday Edition

March 22, 2023

Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook powers through a foul while driving against Plainview in the Northeast Regional. She is the East Alabama Sports Today Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County girls’ player of the year. (Photo by Greg Warren)

All-Calhoun County Hoops

March 22, 2023

Oxford’s Choccolocco Monsters Are Out

March 22, 2023

Feeling Wellborn

Feeling Wellborn

March 22, 2023

Pleasant Valley’s Macey Roper drives against Horseshoe Bend. She’s a finalist for ASWA 2A player of the year. (Photo by Krista Larkin)

ASWA Hoops Finalists Showcase Calhoun County Players

March 22, 2023

Oxford’s annual Spring Experience baseball showcase is this week at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

This Week’s Schedule

March 20, 2023

Weekend Spring Sports

Weekend Spring Sports

March 20, 2023

Piedmont Invitational

Piedmont Invitational

March 20, 2023

Jacksonville’s John Broom was MVP of the Class 4A boys’ Final Four in Birmingham. (Photo by Greg Warren)

SWA All-State Basketball

March 20, 2023

Calhoun County Spring Sports

March 17, 2023

Donoho’s Erin Turley scores her 100th varsity goal during the Falcons’ 7-0 victory over Weaver on Thursday. (Photo by B.J. Franklin/gunghophotos.com)

Turley Hits 100

March 17, 2023

Oxford grabs its trophy for winning the Calhoun County baseball tournament Wednesday on Jacksonville State University’s Rudy Abbott Field. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Hayes in a Blaze at Calhoun County Baseball Final

March 17, 2023

As family looks on, Oxford’s La’Mya McGrue speaks Wednesday at a celebration of her signing to play basketball for Snead State Community College. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Circle of Life

March 17, 2023

Tuesday spring sports

Tuesday Spring Sports

March 15, 2023

Eighth-grader Layla Garcia, a rising star on the high school soccer scene, scored two goals in Saks’ victory Monday. (Submitted photo)

Monday Spring Sports

March 14, 2023

Saks coach Jonathan Miller works the sideline at Saks. Piedmont hired him to do the same Monday. (File photo by B.J. Franklin/gunghophotos.com)

Sports Commentary

March 14, 2023

This-weeks-schedule

This Week’s Schedule

March 13, 2023

New Piedmont head coach Jonathan Miller poses with wife Lauren, oldest son Knox and youngest son Wynn. (Submitted photo)

Miller Time for Piedmont

March 13, 2023

Jacksonville’s John Broom (left) and Piedmont’s Alex Odam celebrate after helping the Alabama All-Stars beat Mississippi 91-72 on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Saturday Preps

March 12, 2023

Piedmont players pose with the champion’s trophy from the White Plains Lady Wildcat Classic on Saturday at Oxford Lake. (Photo by Joe Medley)

A Day of Softball

March 12, 2023

Friday spring sports

Friday Spring Sports

March 11, 2023

Baseball Final Postponed

Baseball Finals Postponed

March 11, 2023

Jacksonville High’s Hayden Smith (left) and Zach Limberis sign Wednesday as family members look on in the school’s library. Smith will play ESports for Huntingdon College, and Limberis will play golf for Point University. (Photo by Joe Medley/EASportsToday.com)

New Ways to Compete for Jacksonville Players

March 8, 2023

Tuesday spring sports

Tuesday Spring Sports

March 8, 2023

Alexandria’s Evan Snow celebrates after sliding home to complete his inside-the-park home run against Donoho in Tuesday’s Calhoun County semifinals at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Mike Lett/lettsfocus.smugmug.com)

Calhoun County Baseball

March 8, 2023

Monday spring sports

Monday Spring Sports

March 7, 2023

Oxford’s Hayes Harrison rips a singe against White Plains during Monday’s Calhoun County quarterfinals at Choccolocco Park. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Calhoun County Baseball

March 7, 2023

The-Weeks-Schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

March 6, 2023

Faith Christian’s boys hold the trophy after winning the Red Wilder Invitational on Saturday at Oxford Lake.

Red Wilder Tennis Proves To Be a Winner for Calhoun County Schools

March 5, 2023

Roby Brooks, Sam Robertson and Hayes Harrison hold the championship trophy from the Perfect Game National High School Showdown on Saturday. (Submitted photo)

Saturday Spring Sports for Calhoun County

March 5, 2023

Calhoun County baseball

Calhoun County Baseball

March 4, 2023

Jacksonville Eagles Golden Again

March 4, 2023

9 Spring sports roundup

Spring Sports Roundup

March 1, 2023

Family applauds Donoho’s Lucas Elliott on Tuesday after he signed to play college baseball for Wallace State-Selma. (Submitted photo)

Smile for ‘Possum’

March 1, 2023

Cane Creek 2Man

Cane Creek 2Man

March 1, 2023

Defending Class 4A state champion Jacksonville lines up for introductions before playing Hale County in Tuesday’s state semifinals in Birmingham’s Legacy Arena. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Jacksonville One Win Away

March 1, 2023

Donoho played its first night home game Tuesday, beating Faith Christian 15-0 under newly installed lights. (Photo by Brant Locklier)

Donoho Shines

March 1, 2023

Spring sports roundup

Spring Sports Roundup

February 28, 2023

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

February 28, 2023

Ethan Duke goes up for two of his nine points against Etowah in Wednesday’s the Northeast Regional final in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Duke’s ‘Dirty Work’ for Jacksonville

February 28, 2023

Wellborn principal Andy Carpenter leads Sunday’s seeding meeting for the Calhoun County baseball tournament. Coaches voted Oxford No. 1 seed and Alexandria No. 2.

Calhoun County Baseball

February 28, 2023

Piedmont’s Alex Odam goes up for two points against Geraldine in the Class 3A boys Northeast Regional semifinals. He was selected to play in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Prep Sports Roundup for Calhoun County

February 26, 2023

Spring sports roundup

Spring Sports Roundup

February 24, 2023

Let there be light

Let There Be Light

February 24, 2023

On the cover, MVP John Broom draws contact on his way to the basket. (Photos by Greg Warren)

Jax Going Back for More

February 23, 2023

Piedmont coach Jonathan Odam bows his head as son Alex (middle) and Piedmont assistant coach Matt Glover look on in the final seconds of the Bulldogs’ loss to Plainview in the Northeast Regional on Thursday.

‘Best Seat to a Great Career’ for Piedmont

February 23, 2023

Oxford Rolls

February 22, 2023

Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto shoots a 3-pointer against Geraldine during their Class 3A Northeast Regional semifinal Monday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Pinto’s Pivotal Play Powers Piedmont

February 22, 2023

Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook attacks the rim on the way to a 46-point performance against Plainview in Monday’s Northeast Regional semifinals in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Ohatchee Can Proudly Say Bye Crook

February 22, 2023

In the day’s only championship final featuring two wrestlers from Calhoun County, White Plains’ Tanner Jarrell took an 8-2 decision from Saks’ Trent Hopkins in the Class 1A-A 113-pound division.

State Wrestling

February 19, 2023

Weaver’s J.D. Johannson and Weaver coach Andy Fulmer raise arms to Weaver’s cheering section after Johannson scored the pin that clinched the Bearcats’ second state wrestling title in as many years Saturday in Huntsville’s Von Braun Center.

Weaver’s Win Feels ‘Surreal’

February 19, 2023

Cover photo: Alexandria coach Zac Welch got a win in his first game as the Valley Cubs’ head baseball coach Saturday at Haralson County (Ga.). (Submitted photo)

All’s Welch

February 19, 2023

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

February 19, 2023

On the cover, Etowah’s Josh Graham reaches to block a shot by Wheeler in the second half. (Photo by Greg Warren)

No Shelter From Storm for White Plains

February 19, 2023

On the cover, Cam Johnson shows he’s just as effective in close as he was behind the 3-point arc. (Photo by Greg Warren)

One Step Closer for Jacksonville

February 19, 2023

Bearcats extend lead

Bearcats Extend Lead

February 18, 2023

Pleasant Valley coach Colton Morris consoles his players after the Lady Raiders fell to Ider 63-49 in the Class 2A Northeast Regional semifinals. (Photo by Krista Larkin)

Pleasant Valley Set Down

February 18, 2023

State wrestling

State Wrestling

February 18, 2023

Saks’ Trent Hopkins gets leverage on Corner’s John Ryan Cruse during Thursday’s action in the state wrestling tournament in Huntsville. (Photo by Phillip Hopkins)

Weaver Leads

February 17, 2023

On the cover, the Yellow Jackets take questions after the 57-50 loss.

End of the Line

February 17, 2023

Oxford coach Melissa Bennett and players (from left) JaMea Gaston and Xai Whitfield talk to press after the Yellow Jackets’ loss to Huffman in Thursday’s Class 6A Northeast Regional semifinals.

Dead End for Oxford

February 17, 2023

Anniston’s new Rico

Anniston’s New Rico

February 16, 2023

Cover photo of Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander by Mike Lett/Lett’s Focus Photography

Jackets Pull It Out

February 15, 2023

Pleasant Valley players celebrate their subregional victory over Horseshoe Bend on Monday. (Photo by Krista Larkin)

Pleasant Valley Roper’s Run

February 15, 2023

Roaring into regionals

Roaring into Regionals

February 15, 2023

Wildcats D it up

Wildcats D it Up

February 15, 2023

Piedmont’s Cayla Brothers shoots during Monday’s Northeast subregional game against Glencoe at Piedmont. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Jackets Back

February 15, 2023

Oxford girls celebrate their victory over Pell City in Monday’s Northeast subregional game at Oxford. (Photo by Brant Locklier)

Champs Return

February 15, 2023

Boys and Girls Subregionals

Boys and Girls Subregionals

February 15, 2023

Piedmont’s Alex Odam (1) exits the action to applause after scoring a school-record 59 points in his final home game, Piedmont’s victory over Hokes Bluff in Tuesday’s Class 3A subregional. (Submitted photo)

Another Odam Record

February 15, 2023

2023 Northeast Regional by day

2023 Northeast Regional by Day

February 15, 2023

Jacksonville’s Cam Johnson hits the layup that put him at 1,000 career points in the third quarter of the Golden Eagles’ 84-45 victory over Handley in a Class 4A Northeast subregional at Jacksonville. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Jacksonville’s Cam Hits 1,000

February 15, 2023

Jacksonville’s John Broom goes up for two against White Plains in Saturday’s Class 4A, Area 10 final at Jacksonville. (Photo by Greg Warren)

‘An Honor’ for Jacksonville

February 13, 2023

This-Weeks-Schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

February 13, 2023

Weaver wrestlers celebrate their second-place finish at the AHSAA Class 1A-4A North Super Sectional on Saturday in Birmingham.

Sectional Finals Bring Success for Weaver

February 13, 2023

Sectional success

Sectional Success for Weaver

February 11, 2023

Oxford’s players and coaches celebrate their Class 6A, Area 13 title on Friday on Larry Davidson Court. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford is Re-flexed

February 11, 2023

Southside players and coaches celebrate after winning the Class 5A, Area 12 title on Friday. (Submitted photo)

Bowen Up

February 11, 2023

Big man, big plans

Big Man, Big Plans for Anniston’s Harris

February 11, 2023

Piedmont’s Max Hanson (left) and Jack Hayes celebrate their signings to play baseball with Snead State Community College on Thursday at Piedmont High School. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Trust Factor in Piedmont

February 10, 2023

White Plains players celebrate after beating Cherokee County 49-46 in Thursday’s Class 4A, Area 10 tournament semifinals at Jacksonville.

Is White Plains Playing David to Jacksonville’s Goliath

February 10, 2023

Ohatchee senior hitter Gracyn Snow signs to play volleyball for Coastal Alabama Community College on Thursday.

Ohatchee’s Snow to Coastal

February 10, 2023

Jackets come back

Oxford’s Jackets Come Back

February 10, 2023

Breaking the mold

Breaking the Mold for Pleasant Valley

February 10, 2023

Southside’s Tanner Robinson (10) takes in his moment after hitting the game-winning shot against Alexandria.

‘What a Moment’

February 10, 2023

Awards all around

Awards All Around for Ohatchee

February 9, 2023

Saks’ Alonna Crews leaps over Weaver’s Aliyah Marks while going after a loose ball during their Class 3A, Area 11 tournament game at Piedmont on Tuesday.

Crews Control for Saks and Piedmont’s Victory

February 8, 2023

Treadwell’s touch

Treadwell’s Touch and Anniston’s Victory

February 8, 2023

Saks’ Anthony Bothwell shoots during the Wildcats’ victory over Weaver in Tuesday’s Class 3A, Area 11 tournament action at Piedmont.

Saks Comes Back

February 8, 2023

Next-Level Win for Pleasant Valley

February 8, 2023

Defense never rests

Defense Never Rests for Anniston’s Faith Christian

February 8, 2023

Walker milestone

Alexandria’s Walker Milestone

February 8, 2023

Doing their happy dance

Ohatchee Doing Their Happy Dance

February 7, 2023

2023 Baseball in Calhoun County

February 7, 2023

Talladega’s Makayla White passes the ball as Anniston’s A’Kayla Perry defends and Talladega teammate Houston Goins tries to post up during their Class 4A, Area 8 tournament game Monday at Handley.

Dega Does It

February 7, 2023

Stepping Back in Jacksonville

February 6, 2023

Donoho’s Estella Connell takes her place on the podium after winning a state indoor championship in the long jump Friday at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Photo submitted)

Falcon First for Anniston’s Donoho

February 5, 2023

Lady Jackets tend to Garden

Oxford’s Lady Jackets Tend to Garden

February 5, 2023

Jacksonville’s Caden Johnson appears to get a hand on Jaylen Alexander’s shot in traffic with John Broom (5) and Ethan Duke (21). (Photos by Mike Lett/Lett’s Focus Photography)

Cold Dish Served by Jacksonville

February 5, 2023

Cover photo by Mike Lett/Lett’s Focus Photography

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

February 5, 2023

Beach on the brain

Beach on the Brain for White Plains

February 5, 2023

Alexandria Taking Charge

February 3, 2023

Jacksonville’s senior players and manager line up for senior-night activities before the Golden Eagles’ victory over Alexandria on Thursday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Golden Class

February 3, 2023

A weight lifted

A Weight Lifted

February 2, 2023

True 1-on-1

February 2, 2023

Threes Wild

February 2, 2023

Showing some heart

Showing Some Heart

February 2, 2023

Receiver Thomas Propst celebrates signing to play at West Georgia with his Piedmont coaches. On the cover, Propst’s parents took part in the festivites.

Propst Picks Wolves

February 2, 2023

COUNTY GOLF TOUR

County Golf Tour

February 2, 2023

Faith’s Test

February 2, 2023

Back On Top

February 2, 2023

Jacksonville’s Caden Johnson dunks during the Calhoun County tournament in January. Jacksonville is No. 2 in Class 4A in the season’s final Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. (Photo by Greg Warren)

ASWA Basketball Poll

February 2, 2023

Anniston High’s Jayden Lewis commits to Auburn during Anniston’s National Signing Day ceremony in the school’s auditorium on Wednesday.

‘J-Money’ picks AU

February 2, 2023

AREA TOURNEYS BY DAY

Area Tourneys by Day

February 2, 2023

Alexandria’s Antonio Ross dons an Alabama cap and shirt as Alexandria coach Todd Ginn (left) and family members look on during Wednesday’s signing-day ceremony in Larry R. Ginn Gymnssium.

‘Earn it’

February 2, 2023

Oxford’s Jackson Bunn announces his decision to play football for the University of Kentucky during Wednesday’s National Signing Day ceremony in the Oxford High media center.

Oxford Quartet

February 2, 2023

Anniston’s Javen Croft goes up for two points as Alexandria’s Antonio Ross (3) and Kory Cargal defend Monday at Alexandria. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Top Dawg

January 31, 2023

Tyree steps down

Tyree Steps Down

January 31, 2023

Area tournaments

Area Tournaments

January 31, 2023

Winterboro’s Monterious Williams (1) launches a shot against the defense of Donoho’s Jordan Cameron and Drew Williamson (5).

Breaking the Tie

January 31, 2023

Anniston Way

January 31, 2023

Weaver’s Dalton Fink pins St. James’ Noah Raines during the 108-pound final in Saturday’s Piedmont Dogfight. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Weaver Bearcats Claw Up

January 29, 2023

Piedmont’s Mr. 3,000

January 29, 2023

Oxford teammates swarm Marcus Perry after he hit the game-winning 3-pointer to beat Gadsden City on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Oxford’s Perry is Just Like Dad

January 29, 2023

This Week's Sports Schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

January 29, 2023

Long lays it out

Long Lays it Out for Jacksonville

January 29, 2023

Jack it up, Jax

Jack It Up, Jax

January 29, 2023

Handling business

Handling Business

January 29, 2023

Umpire crisis averted Photos by B.J. Franklin

Umpire Crisis Averted?

January 27, 2023

Munford’s Demetrius Norwood (1) goes up for a rebound in the first half against Ohatchee.

Demetrius’ Dunk

January 27, 2023

Oxford’s girls, fresh off of becoming back-to-back Calhoun County champions last week, check in at No. 8 in Class 6A in this week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association poll.

ASWA Basketball Poll

January 27, 2023

Long-time Piedmont defensive coordinator James Blanchard, former Alabama secretary of state John Merrill and former Piedmont head football coach Steve Smith pose for a picture during one of the school’s five state-championship celebrations. (Submitted photo)

‘If it ain’t broke … ‘

January 27, 2023

White Plains coach Chris Randall talks to his team during a timeout in the Wildcats’ victory over Cherokee County on Tuesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Big-shot Bussey

January 25, 2023

Warriors find groove

Warriors Find Groove

January 25, 2023

2023 Softball Calhoun County Schedule

January 24, 2023

2023 Soccer Calhoun County Schedule

January 24, 2023

Pleasant Valley’s Kolby Battles passes Jesse Gannaway as Cedar Bluffs M.J. Adams (15) and Dylan Kinard defend. (Photo by Krista Larkin)

Pleasant Hosts?

January 24, 2023

Oxford going pro

Oxford Going Pro

January 24, 2023

2023 Baseball Calhoun County Schedule

January 24, 2023

Donoho freshman Bruce Downey (21) drives to the basket against Joshua Kelley. (Photos by B.J. Franklin)

Donoho’s Downey Delivers

January 24, 2023

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

January 21, 2023

Oxford players celebrate their program’s fifth Calhoun County boys basketball title in a row and sixth in seven years Friday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Oxford’s ‘Manchild’

January 21, 2023

Veteran affairs

Veteran Affairs – Oxford Girls Maintain Title

January 21, 2023

Members of the Anniston team that won the first Calhoun County girls’ basketball tournament in 1979: (from left) Laura Gilmour, Stephanie McBride, Michelle Oliver, Cecila Whatley and Katrina Dorsey. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Firsts and ‘Legends’ at the Calhoun County Tournament

January 21, 2023

Weaver’s Lena Johannson in action at the state girls wrestling tournament by Jimmy Smith.

Lena Wins It for Weaver

January 21, 2023

the three Weaver finalists (from left): Mariah Johannson, Ali Anderson and Lena Johannson by Jimmy Smith

Weaver’s Girls State

January 20, 2023

Oxford’s Xai Whitfield challenges a shot by Alexandria’s Allyssa Hunt during their Calhoun County semifinal Thursday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Oxford Gets Justice for All

January 20, 2023

Cam Johnson came to life in the second half and sparked the Golden Eagles to victory. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Jacksonville Golden Eagles Finding the Spark

January 20, 2023

All in the family

All in the Family for Ohatchee

January 20, 2023

‘Sick’ performance

‘Sick’ Performance from Oxford’s Alexander

January 20, 2023

Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook goes up with a host of Anniston defenders around her during their Calhoun County semifinal Thursday in Pete Mathews Coliseum.

‘Counted out’

January 20, 2023

Alexandria’s Drake Davis shoots on his way to 23 points against White Plains in Wednesday’s Calhoun County quarterfinal action in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Instant Classic for Alexandria

January 19, 2023

Ranburne heavyweight Carson Hall accepts a Best Match award at the Rumble in the Jungle. The Bulldogs will battle Dora for the State Duals title Friday.

AHSAA Finals Include Weaver’s Lady Bearcats

January 19, 2023

Crook drives through the Jacksonville defense on her way to the basket. She scored a tournament record 49 points. (Photos by Necorra Harris)

On the Record for Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook

January 19, 2023

Piedmont’s Ishmael Bethel shoots as Anniston’s Hezekiah Harris (24) and Malik Bailey defend Wednesday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Battle of Bulldogs 2.0

January 19, 2023

Jacksonville’s Cam Johnson dunks during Saks in Tuesday’s Calhoun County quarterfinals in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

ASWA Basketball Poll

January 19, 2023

On the cover, Caden Johnson throws down one of the Golden Eagles’ numerous dunks. (Photos by Greg Warren)

Jacksonville Playing Like a 1

January 18, 2023

Cover photo: Anniston’s A’Kayla Perry (4) drives the basket against Pleasant Valley’s Macey Roper. (Photo by Krista Larkin)

Anniston’s Perry Buries 3s

January 18, 2023

Oxford’s Justice Woods (right) tries to score as White Plains’ Cassidy Arnold defends Tuesday in Pete Mathews Coliseum. (Photo by Greg Warren)

Confident Oxford

January 18, 2023

‘Underdog’ Jackets survive

‘Underdog’ Oxford Yellow Jackets Survive

January 18, 2023

Thomas prepares to put the ball in play

The Hair Has It for Anniston

January 18, 2023

Seeing the future

Seeing the Future for Piedmont’s Alex Odam

January 17, 2023

Faith strikes back

Faith Strikes Back at Calhoun County Tournament

January 17, 2023

PV strikes early

Pleasant Valley Strikes Early

January 16, 2023

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

January 16, 2023

Special delivery

Special Delivery for Jacksonville

January 15, 2023

Raiders run out

Pleasant Valley Raiders Run Out

January 15, 2023

Friday basketball

Friday Basketball in Calhoun County

January 15, 2023

End of an era for Piedmont

End of an Era for Piedmont

January 15, 2023

County Jr. High

Winners for the Calhoun County Junior High Tournament

January 15, 2023

Tight Thursday Around Calhoun County

January 13, 2023

Calhoun County Fan Favorites

January 13, 2023

County Tournament

Calhoun County Tournament

January 13, 2023

An award winner

Piedmont Award Winner

January 13, 2023

Bouncing Back for Calhoun County Teams

January 12, 2023

‘We escaped’ for Anniston Girls

January 11, 2023

Piedmont’s Alex Odam lets one fly. (Photos by Greg Warren)

Big Factor Inside for Calhoun County

January 11, 2023

Free throws cost Falcons

Free Throws Cost Falcons

January 10, 2023

Rivalry road win for Jacksonville

Rivalry Road Win for Jacksonville

January 9, 2023

Weaver is Relaxed, not rusty Relaxed, not rusty

Weaver is Relaxed, Not Rusty

January 9, 2023

Calhoun County Came to Play

Calhoun County Came to Play

January 9, 2023

This week’s Sports schedule for Calhoun County

This Week’s Sports Schedule for Calhoun County

January 9, 2023

Weaver is King of the Rumble

Weaver is King of the Rumble

January 9, 2023

Tournament turnarounds

Tournament Turnarounds in Calhoun County

December 21, 2022

Buzzer Beaters in Calhoun County

December 21, 2022

Starting off strong

Starting Off Strong in Calhoun County

December 20, 2022

Laying it on the line

Laying it on the Line in Calhoun County

December 20, 2022

Back to Back for Weaver

December 20, 2022

Holiday Hoops

December 16, 2022

Go for Launch Jacksonville Christian Academy

December 16, 2022

Fair is Good for Calhoun County Basketball

December 16, 2022

All Region Teams

Piedmont Dominates Selections For All Region Teams

December 15, 2022

Shot in the dark

Shot in the Dark – Includes scores and highlights of games in and around Calhoun County

December 14, 2022

Riding the wave

Calhoun County Basketball Riding the Wave

December 14, 2022

Back to the future

Back to the Future for Alexandria

December 14, 2022

Not-so Silent Night

Not-so Silent Night in Piedmont

December 13, 2022

Oxford’s Yellow Jacket’s Getting Closer

December 11, 2022

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

December 11, 2022

Wins with an assist

Weaver Wins With An Assist

December 11, 2022

Careful what you wish for

Careful What You Wish For

December 11, 2022

Who’s who on first

Who’s on First

December 10, 2022

Weaver Day 1 Leader

Weaver Day 1 Leader

December 10, 2022

Oh, Happy Day for Ohatchee

December 10, 2022

Defensive turf war

Defensive Turf War

December 10, 2022

Raiders win close one

Raiders Win Close One

December 9, 2022

State finals locked in

State Finals Locked In For Calhoun County

December 9, 2022

Breather they needed

Breather Anniston Needed

December 9, 2022

Cutting it close

Cutting it Close for Calhoun County Basketball

December 7, 2022

Bulldogs safe at home

Anniston Bulldogs Safe at Home

December 7, 2022

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Sports Schedule in Calhoun County

December 5, 2022

Saturday wrestling

Saturday Wrestling in Calhoun County

December 5, 2022

Double Trouble in Calhoun County

December 3, 2022

Letting the ‘Dogs out

Letting the ‘Dogs out’

December 3, 2022

Bombs Away for Piedmont’s Sad Defeat

December 2, 2022

Thursday wrestling

Thursday Wrestling in Calhoun County

December 2, 2022

Big Nights for Donoho, Ohatchee, and More

December 2, 2022

Piedmont leads at half

Piedmont Leads at Half

December 1, 2022

Oxford falls in flag finals

Oxford Falls in Flag Finals

December 1, 2022

City has ‘right stuff’ for runners

Anniston City Has ‘Right Stuff’ for Runners

December 1, 2022

Adding to the legacy

Adding To The Legacy – Alexandria’s Will Ginn Wins His First Game as Head Coach

November 30, 2022

Monday basketball

Calhoun County Monday Basketball

November 29, 2022

Dad on her shoulder

Dad On Her Shoulder

November 29, 2022

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

November 27, 2022

Classic comeback

Classic Comeback for Oxford

November 26, 2022

Anniston’s Faith Christian Holds On

November 26, 2022

Wednesday wrestling

Calhoun County Wrestling

November 26, 2022

Piedmont on point

Piedmont on Point

November 26, 2022

Breaking through

Weaver Breaking Through

November 26, 2022

Playoff scoreboard

Alabama Playoff Scoreboard for High School Football

November 26, 2022

Living the dream

Oxford Living the Dream

November 26, 2022

Ready for what’s next

Oxford Students Ready for What’s Next

November 23, 2022

Tuesday basketball

Tuesday Basketball in Calhoun County

November 23, 2022

County rivals in Champions final

County Rivals in Champions Final

November 23, 2022

Tournament time

Tournament Time for Calhoun County Basketball

November 20, 2022

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County High School Sports Schedule

November 20, 2022

Leg Day in Piedmont

November 19, 2022

A shock to the system

A Shock to the System for Anniston

November 19, 2022

Defense doesn’t rest

Defense Doesn’t Rest

November 19, 2022

Playoff scoreboard

Playoff Scoreboard for Alabama High School Football

November 19, 2022

Fly Eagle Fly

November 18, 2022

First Wins in Calhoun County

November 18, 2022

Feels like first time

Feels Like the First Time

November 17, 2022

Looking Sharp in Calhoun County

November 17, 2022

2022-23 Wrestling

2022-23 Wrestling for Calhoun County

November 17, 2022

Oxford Advances

November 9, 2022

Signing Day in Calhoun County

November 9, 2022

Historical Perspective

November 9, 2022

Oxford’s Lady Jackets Win Opener

November 9, 2022

Tough day for the locals

Tough Day for the Locals As Six Calhoun County Schools Take a Loss

November 5, 2022

Not Seeing Red in Calhoun County

November 5, 2022

Here’s to the winners

Here’s to the Winners from Calhoun County

November 5, 2022

Friday playoff scoreboard

Friday Playoff Scoreboard for Alabama High School

November 5, 2022

2022-23 Basketball Update

Calhoun County 2022-23 Basketball

November 3, 2022

3 in final poll

3 Calhoun County Teams in Final Poll

November 2, 2022

Still a Thrill

October 30, 2022

State football playoffs

State Football Playoffs

October 30, 2022

Alternate universe

Alternate Universe for Weaver Senior Nick Ledbetter

October 30, 2022

Oxford milestone

Oxford Milestone

October 29, 2022

It is Miller’s time

It is Miller’s Time

October 29, 2022

Getting it done

Getting it Done

October 29, 2022

Friday scoreboard

Friday Scoreboard for Alabama High School Football

October 29, 2022

Rolling Red winner

Rolling Red Winner in Oxford

October 28, 2022

Sigh of Relief Across Calhoun County

October 28, 2022

Sectional standouts

Sectional Standouts

October 28, 2022

2022-23 Wrestling

2022-23 Wrestling

October 28, 2022

Rolling Red Tour

Rolling Red Tour in Oxford

October 27, 2022

Match Play pairings

Match Play Pairings

October 27, 2022

Saints come marching in

Saints Come Marching In

October 27, 2022

Donoho Wins It

October 27, 2022

Statwide Football Poll

Alabama Statewide Poll For High School Football

October 27, 2022

Saks secures third

Saks Secures Third

October 25, 2022

Region champs X 2

Region champs X 2 in Calhoun County

October 25, 2022

Ohatchee Indians Get In

October 25, 2022

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

October 25, 2022

Friday scoreboard

Friday Scoreboard

October 25, 2022

Running the table

Running the Table in Calhoun County

October 25, 2022

Setting standards

Setting Standards in Jacksonville, Oxford, and Pleasant Valley

October 21, 2022

Jackets B’ham bound

Oxford Jackets B’ham Bound

October 20, 2022

Volleyball regionals

Volleyball Regionals for Calhoun County Teams

October 19, 2022

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County Sports Schedule

October 19, 2022

Statewide Football Poll

October 19, 2022

Calhoun County X-C

October 19, 2022

Battle of Bulldogs

Battle of Bulldogs

October 18, 2022

Cubs win wild one

Cubs Win Wild One

October 18, 2022

Ohatchee in the pink

Ohatchee in the Pink

October 13, 2022

Statewide Football Poll

October 12, 2022

Ohatchee Wins First

Ohatchee Wins First

October 11, 2022

Sports Schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

October 11, 2022

Tigers Stay Unbeaten

Tigers Stay Unbeaten, Saks Dominates, and other Calhoun County Rundowns

October 11, 2022

Monday Volleyball

Monday Volleyball for Calhoun County

October 11, 2022

Leeds Leaves Cubs Behind

Leeds Leaves Alexandria Cubs Behind

October 11, 2022

J'ville Survives

Jacksonville Survives

October 11, 2022

Friday scoreboard

Friday Scoreboard for Alabama Football

October 11, 2022

Thursday volleyball

Thursday Volleyball in Calhoun County

October 10, 2022

Eyeing the playoffs

Eyeing the Playoffs for Calhoun County Football

October 10, 2022

Breaking It In For Calhoun County

October 10, 2022

Senior Sendoff for Anniston’s Donoho

October 5, 2022

Anniston No. 2

October 5, 2022

2022-23 Basketball

2022-23 Calhoun County Basketball

October 4, 2022

Area tournaments

Calhoun County Area Tournaments

October 4, 2022

Lady Cubs electric

Lady Cubs Electric

October 4, 2022

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule

October 2, 2022

Back in the finals

Back in the Finals

October 2, 2022

Into the finals

Into the Finals for Ohatchee

October 2, 2022

Friday football

Friday Football for Calhoun County

October 1, 2022

You’ll notice the not-so-subtle No. 1 marker behind Anniston coach Rico White as he addresses his team after its 32-7 win over Handley to take the region lead.

Serious Business for Anniston

October 1, 2022

Friday scoreboard

Friday Scoreboard

October 1, 2022

Final Tuneups For Calhoun County Football

October 1, 2022

Thursday football

Thursday Football in Calhoun County

September 30, 2022

Back on Track for Piedmont

September 30, 2022

Thursday scoreboard

Thursday Scoreboard

September 30, 2022

Family Ties

September 28, 2022

This week’s poll

This Week’s Alabama High School Football Poll

September 28, 2022

Eye on the prize

Eye On the Prize for Oxford

September 28, 2022

Clinching Time for Calhoun Donoho, Alexandria, Munford, Ohatchee, and Oxford

September 28, 2022

Monday volleyball

Monday Volleyball in Calhoun County

September 27, 2022

Weekend Volleyball

Weekend Volleyball for Calhoun County

September 26, 2022

This Week’s Schedule

September 26, 2022

Big Race Day

September 25, 2022

The blue-and-gold standard

The Piedmont Blue-and-Gold Standard

September 24, 2022

Weaver Wins

September 24, 2022

Saks strikes swiftly

Saks Strikes Swiftly

September 24, 2022

Friday football

Friday Football

September 24, 2022

Friday scoreboard

Alabama High School Football Scoreboard

September 24, 2022

Bulldogs battle

Bulldogs Battle – Anniston vs. Piedmont

September 23, 2022

Dynamic Duo – Anniston vs. Piedmont

September 23, 2022

Thursday volleyball

Thursday Volleyball in Calhoun County

September 23, 2022

Thursday Volleyball

Tuesday Volleyball in Calhoun County

September 21, 2022

This Week's Poll

This Week’s Alabama High School Football Poll

September 21, 2022

Statement Game for the Calhoun County Tournament

September 20, 2022

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedules

September 20, 2022

Quite an encore

Quite an Encore for Oxford’s Sunny King Charity Classic

September 19, 2022

Cream rises in SKCC

Cream Rises in Oxford’s SKCC

September 18, 2022

Saturday volleyball

Saturday Volleyball

September 18, 2022

SKCC Notebook

September 17, 2022

Big Night for Calhoun County Football

September 17, 2022

‘Loaded at the top’

‘Loaded at the Top’ For Oxford’s Sunny King Classic

September 17, 2022

Friday scoreboard

Friday Scoreboard for Alabama High School Football

September 17, 2022

Making a difference

Making a Difference in Alabama

September 16, 2022

Thursday volleyball

Thursday Volleyball in Calhoun County

September 16, 2022

High-Lee talented

High-Lee Talented at Jacksonville Christian Academy

September 16, 2022

In the Chips

September 16, 2022

Lady Cubs No. 1

Lady Cubs No. 1

September 15, 2022

Fond Memories for a Past Winner of Oxford’s Sunny King Charity Classic

September 15, 2022

Tuesday volleyball

Tuesday Volleyball in Calhoun County

September 14, 2022

Wert returns to area

Wert Returns to Area

September 14, 2022

This week’s poll

This Week’s Alabama High School Football Poll

September 14, 2022

Ott and Dalton Chandler celebrate winning their second SKCC title together last year on the 16th green at Anniston CC after an historic playoff that went six holes.

Tough One to Top

September 14, 2022

With son Noah looking on in the foreground, Cypress Hathorn rolls a putt on 18 at Anniston Country Club to set up the Sunny King Charity Classic title he and Garrett Burgess (background) won in 2013. Noah and Burgess’ stepson Drennen Beam will chase the dream as SKCC teammates this year. (Photo courtesy Cypress Hathorn)

Sons of the Father

September 13, 2022

Monday Volleyball

Monday Volleyball

September 13, 2022

T ‘n’ T pull away

T ‘n’ T Pull Away

September 12, 2022

This week’s schedule

This Week’s Schedule

September 11, 2022

Ready to show out

Ready to Show Out

September 11, 2022

Raiders top elite field in Small Schools Division of Chickasaw Trails Invitational; Oxford’s George, Keur finish seventh in their respective races

PV Wins Big Race

September 11, 2022

Mustang out front

Mustang Out Front

September 11, 2022

Ohatchee Champions

Ohatchee Champions

September 11, 2022

Buddy Moore logjam

Buddy Moore Logjam

September 11, 2022

Tasting Victory

Tasting Victory

September 10, 2022

Yes He Kam

September 10, 2022

Friday scoreboard

Friday Scoreboard

September 10, 2022

Bulldogs top Bears

Bulldogs Top Bears

September 9, 2022

Thursday volleyball

Thursday Volleyball

September 9, 2022

Thursday scoreboard

Thursday Scoreboard

September 9, 2022

Keep the Dates for Calhoun County Tournaments

September 9, 2022

Buddy Moore pairings

Buddy Moore Pairings

September 8, 2022

Tuesday volleyball

Tuesday Volleyball

September 7, 2022

The Week's Schedule

This Week’s Schedule

September 7, 2022

Alabama Statewide Highschool Football Poll

September 7, 2022

Keepin’ the Faith

Keepin’ the Faith

September 6, 2022

This Weeks Schedules

This Week’s Schedule

September 4, 2022

Children of the corn

Children of the Corn – Dramatic Run Through a Cornfield for Calhoun County Cross Country

September 4, 2022

Special Bond

September 3, 2022

Bolton on the ball

Bolton on the Ball

September 3, 2022

Jack bounces back

Jack Bounces Back

September 3, 2022

Friday Roundup for Calhoun County

September 3, 2022

Haynes’ big day

Haynes’ Big Day

September 3, 2022

Friday’s scoreboard

Friday’s Scoreboard

September 3, 2022

Thursday volleyball

Thursday Volleyball in Calhoun County

September 2, 2022

Bringing a ringer

Bringing a Ringer

September 2, 2022

Big game in J’ville

Big Game in J’ville

August 31, 2022

Cubs back at it

Cubs Back At It

August 31, 2022

Clay rock solid

Clay Rock Solid As Player of the Year

August 30, 2022

Chain Reaction

August 30, 2022

Sports this Week

This Week’s Sports Schedule

August 29, 2022

Brooks battles back

Brooks Battles Back

August 29, 2022

County Championship

Calhoun County Golf Championship

August 28, 2022

Coming Close for Many Calhoun County Volleyball Teams

August 28, 2022

Faster Track

August 28, 2022

Streak Breaker

August 27, 2022

PV gets payback

PV Gets Payback

August 27, 2022

J’ville paddles Alexandria

J’ville Paddles Alexandria

August 27, 2022

Bulldogs stand up for state

Bulldogs Stand Up For State

August 27, 2022

A New Chapter

August 27, 2022

Friday’s scoreboard

Friday’s Football Scoreboard

August 27, 2022

Thursday volleyball

Calhoun County Thursday Volleyball Results

August 26, 2022

Pleasant Valley’s Raiders Rumble in the Hills

Pleasant Valley’s Raiders Rumble in the Hills

August 26, 2022

Panthers new look

Wellborn Panthers New Look

August 26, 2022

This Week's Poll

The Week’s Football Poll Has Calhoun County on Top

August 25, 2022

Tuesday volleyball

Tuesday Volleyball in Calhoun County

August 24, 2022

Big man’s moment

Big Man’s Moment for Anniston’s McElderry

August 23, 2022

Weekly Sport Schedules

Calhoun County Sports Events for Football, Volleyball, and Track

August 22, 2022

Lady Cubs Carostrongest

Alexandria’s Lady Cubs Carostrongest

August 21, 2022

QB Magic for Donoho and Jacksonville

August 20, 2022

Impressive opener

Impressive Opener for Saks and Ohatchee

August 20, 2022

Friday scoreboard

Calhoun County Friday Night Scoreboard

August 20, 2022

Opening night drama

Opening Night Drama for Calhoun County Volleyball

August 19, 2022

Keeping Tabs on Calhoun County Track

August 19, 2022

Quietly consistent

Oxford Monster’s Quietly Consistent

August 17, 2022

This week’s schedule

Make Your Calhoun County Sports Plans – Football, Volleyball, and Track

August 15, 2022

Brennan breaks through Brennan breaks through

Brennan breaks Through on the Calhoun County Tour

August 15, 2022

In the long run

In the Long Run: Ultra-marathoners Hit the Trail in White Plains

August 13, 2022

2022 Cross Country

2022 Cross Country for Calhoun County

August 12, 2022

Preseason Football Poll Puts Piedmont in Number One Spot

August 8, 2022

Blue skies follow Woodstock winners

Blue Skies Follow Anniston Woodstock Winners

August 7, 2022

2022 Volleyball

2022 Calhoun County Volleyball

August 7, 2022

Drama ends drought

Drama Ends Drought at Anniston’s Pine Hill Invitational

August 1, 2022

Familiar frontrunner

Familiar Frontrunner in Calhoun County Golf

July 31, 2022

Dotting all the I’s, Crossing all the T’s

Dotting all the I’s, Crossing all the T’s at Calhoun County Media Day

July 30, 2022

Taking on the world

Taking on the World Anniston Style

July 29, 2022

Pine Hill Pairings

Calhoun County Golf Tour Pine Hill Pairings

July 29, 2022

Woodstock going national

Anniston Historic Woodstock Going National

July 29, 2022

Monsters win finale

Oxford Monsters Win Finale

July 27, 2022

Buzan, Mize in place

Buzan and Mize In Place For Jacksonville

July 27, 2022

Dream dashed for Oxford's Monsters

Dream Dashed for Oxford’s Monsters

July 26, 2022

Calhoun County Football schedules

Calhoun County Football Schedules

July 26, 2022

Back in lead chair for Weaver Former Coach

Back in Lead Chair For Former Weaver Coach

July 26, 2022

Morrow out at Jacksonville

Morrow Out at Jacksonville

July 26, 2022

Bo knows winning

Bo Knows Winning

July 25, 2022

Aptly named arm

Piedmont Scores Aptly Named Arm

July 24, 2022

Best foot forward

Best Foot Forward for Jacksonville

July 23, 2022

Weekend golf pairings

Weekend Golf Pairings For Anniston CC Club Championship

July 23, 2022

Staying Alive for Oxford’s Monsters

July 23, 2022

Too close for comfort

Too Close For Comfort

July 22, 2022

South stars rise

AHSAA South Baseball Stars Rise from Oxford

July 20, 2022

The perfect prize

The Perfect Prize

July 20, 2022

Valley Boys on top

Alexandria Valley Boys on Top

July 20, 2022

Piedmont 7-on-7

Piedmont 7-on-7

July 20, 2022

One that got away

One That Got Away

July 17, 2022

Shining Star for Oxford’s Choccolocco Monsters

July 16, 2022

Oxford’s Choccolocco Monster’s Safe at Home

July 16, 2022

Anniston Runners Club is Livin’ the Dream

Anniston Runners Club is Livin’ the Dream

July 15, 2022

Down to the Wire

Oxford Choccolocco Monsters Take it Down to the Wire

July 14, 2022

Mondster All-stars

Oxford’s Choccolocco Monster All-Stars

July 14, 2022

Pleasant Valley Raiders Risin’

July 14, 2022

Former Alexandria Standout is Scary Good for Oxford’s Choccolocco Monsters

July 12, 2022

Hot O’mighty

July 11, 2022

Sunny King Classic Sold Out

July 7, 2022

Returning Hero for Oxford’s Choccolocco Monsters

July 7, 2022

New job, same passion

New job, Same Passion for Pleasant Valley Coach

July 6, 2022

U.S. Women’s National Softball Team Splits at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park

July 6, 2022

Roc rolls with Tide

Anniston’s Roc Rolls with Tide

July 5, 2022

Football day-by-day

Calhoun County Football Day-by-Day

July 5, 2022

Monsters left out

Oxford’s Choccolocco Monsters ‘Left’ Out

July 4, 2022

First on the tee

First on the Tee

July 3, 2022

3 for the Series

3 for the Series Teams from Alexandria and Oxford Qualify for USSSA World Series

July 3, 2022

Titans of the turf

Jacksonville Golden Eagles Titans of the Turf

July 1, 2022

Ty Cole Back on Top at Anniston City Championship

June 27, 2022

SBL Prospects team

SBL Prospects Team

June 26, 2022

Testing the waters

Testing the Waters

June 26, 2022

Coming up short

Oxford’s Monsters Coming Up Short

June 26, 2022

Oxford’s Choccolocco Monsters Display a Show of Power

June 25, 2022

Oxford Monsters Prince of a pickup

Oxford’s Monsters Prince of a Pickup

June 24, 2022

Anniston's Cane Creek pairings

Anniston’s Cane Creek Pairings

June 24, 2022

Astros get payback

Astros Get Payback Against Oxford’s Monsters

June 23, 2022

No beard, no fear

No beard, No fear for Oxford’s Choccolocco Monsters

June 22, 2022

Monsters break out

Monsters Break Out

June 21, 2022

Burgess’ big day

Burgess’ Big Day in Anniston

June 20, 2022

Frequent flyer Myles

Anniston Frequent Flyer Myles

June 14, 2022

Just lettin’ it fly

Just Lettin’ It Fly

June 10, 2022

Raise a Glass

June 10, 2022

Next Chapter

June 9, 2022

On the cover, Sawyer Edwards (L) shares a laugh with former White Plains teammate Gage Miller before heading out on his round. (AGA photos)

Weather Reigns at State AM

June 9, 2022

Monster attitude

Monster Attitude

June 9, 2022

No Room For Error

No Room for Error

June 7, 2022

LeCroy laps field

LeCroy Laps Field

June 6, 2022

Gattis tops All-State

Gattis Tops All-State

June 5, 2022

What a Finish

June 5, 2022

Monsters mashed

Monsters Mashed then Rally for Win

June 5, 2022

LeCroy Leads

June 4, 2022

Diamond Kings

June 2, 2022

Dress rehearsal

Dress Rehearsal

June 2, 2022

That Winning Feeling

That Winning Feeling

June 2, 2022

First impressions and Work in progress

First Impressions and a Work in Progress

May 29, 2022

Phillips picks Vols

Phillips Picks Vols

May 27, 2022

Getting Ready

May 24, 2022

Second Senior

May 24, 2022

Good day for locals

Good Day for Local

May 22, 2022

Title bid falls short

Title Bid Falls Short

May 21, 2022

Air it Out

May 21, 2022

Anniston’s Chip Howell displays the commemorative pin flag presented him by the Alabama Golf Association for his hole-in-one in Friday’s round of the State Senior/Super Senior Championship.

Ace in the Crowd

May 21, 2022

New Coaches

May 19, 2022

Serious softball

Serious Softball

May 19, 2022

Lady Cubs lei it on ’em

Lady Cubs Lei It On ’Em

May 19, 2022

Comeback thwarted

Comeback Thwarted

May 19, 2022

Piedmont’s Sloan Smith slides in with the second run off Max Hanson’s infield single before Trinity Presbyterian catcher Grayson Ashe can get around to make a tag. (AHSAA photo by Marvin Gentry)

Piedmont Wins Opener

May 17, 2022

Best foot forward

Best Foot Forward

May 17, 2022

Head over heels

Piedmont is Head Over Heels

May 15, 2022

This Week's Schedule

A Glance at Calhoun County Sports

May 15, 2022

RTJ Trail blazing

RTJ Trail Blazing

May 15, 2022

Saving the tournament

Saving the Tournament

May 14, 2022

Donoho Denied

May 13, 2022

The Alexandria softball team show off the Wonder Woman rally capes they started wearing in the regionals after beating Moody for the East Central Regional title.

Alexandria’s Gattis Hitting Her Stride

May 13, 2022

Oxford Basketball’s Legacy Event

May 13, 2022

Anniston’s Lone ranger

Anniston’s Lone Ranger

May 13, 2022

Silver Lakes pairings For Calhoun County Golf Tour

Silver Lakes Pairings for Calhoun County Golf Tour

May 13, 2022

On to the finals

Piedmont On to the Finals

May 12, 2022

Second OK, for now

Weaver Second OK, For Now

May 11, 2022

Softball regionals results

Softball Regional Results for Calhoun County

May 11, 2022

Piedmont is Staying Alive

May 11, 2022

Sechrest champion

Alexandria’s Sechrest Champion; Weaver’s Ledbetter Second

May 11, 2022

Early contenders

Early Contenders

May 10, 2022

Softball regionals

Softball Regionals for Calhoun County

May 9, 2022

Bulldogs lead the way

Anniston Bulldogs Lead the Way

May 8, 2022

The Road Back

May 6, 2022

Thursday playoffs

Thursday Playoffs in Calhoun County

May 6, 2022

Bulldogs persevere

Bulldogs Persevere

May 5, 2022

Piedmont area champs

Piedmont Area Champs

May 5, 2022

On the big stage

On the Big Stage

May 5, 2022

State Bound

May 4, 2022

He’s got the power

He’s Got the Power

May 4, 2022

Falcons Golden

May 4, 2022

Area tournaments

Area Tournaments

May 4, 2022

Lions at the gate

Lions at the Gate

May 3, 2022

Jacksonville soccer senior Olivia King celebrates after signing her college scholarship. (Photo by Necorra Harris)

‘Sports saved my life’ – Jacksonville’s King overcomes personal challenges

May 3, 2022

No driver required for Weaver’s Ledbetter

No Driver Required for Weaver’s Ledbetter

May 3, 2022

Coming of Age

May 2, 2022

Fixed and first

Fixed and First

May 1, 2022

Jacksonville is Unbreakable

May 1, 2022

Playoff Scores

April 30, 2022

Cubs keep it going

Alexandria Cubs Keep It Going

April 30, 2022

Second Sweep for Piedmont

April 30, 2022

Simply Grand – Alexandria Slams Cleburne County

April 30, 2022

One of Each – Donoho sweeps, Oxford swept, Jacksonville splits

April 30, 2022

Your guide to … Sectional Track

Your Guide to … Sectional Track

April 30, 2022

Falcons tab Taylor

Falcons Tab Taylor

April 28, 2022

A Giant Step for Anniston’s Moore

April 28, 2022

Smith picks Tennessee

Munford’s Smith Picks Tennessee

April 27, 2022

Tuesday Softball

Tuesday Softball

April 27, 2022

Historic victory

Historic Victory – Weaver’s Ledbetter scores first career victory in 3A Sectional; White Plains girls edge Alexandria in 4A-5A, PV girls win, Piedmont boys advance

April 27, 2022

Oxford City pairings

Oxford City Pairings

April 27, 2022

Local golf notes

Local Golf Notes

April 26, 2022

Wild Ones – Pleasant Valley and Piedmont

April 26, 2022

Arm-Locked In

April 26, 2022

This weeks Schedule

Calhoun County Sports

April 25, 2022

He’s a closer now

He’s a Closer Now

April 25, 2022

Down Means Up

April 24, 2022

Gem of the hill

Oxford Holds Strong as the Gem of the Hill

April 23, 2022

Donoho Double

April 23, 2022

Feels like Opening Day

Feels Like Opening Day for Donoho, Alexandria, Piedmont, Jacksonville, and Munford

April 23, 2022

Cubs’ Shaw retiring

Alexandria’s Valley Cubs Shaw Retiring

April 23, 2022

Alexandria Has Blonde Ambition

April 22, 2022

Birthday surprise

Birthday Surprise for Alexandria’s Coach

April 22, 2022

Next stop Choctaws

Next Stop: Choctaws

April 22, 2022

Playing for a cause

Playing for a Cause – Oxford, Ohatchee win games

April 21, 2022

Gadsden City pairings

Gadsden City Pairings

April 21, 2022

Raising Awareness

Raising Awareness

April 20, 2022

Final Tuneups

April 20, 2022

Lady Falcons Come Close

April 19, 2022

Donoho Leads State

April 19, 2022

This Weeks Schedule

Calhoun County Weekly Sports

April 18, 2022

Baseball playoffs

Baseball Playoffs for Calhoun County

April 17, 2022

Closing it Out – Oxford Track and County Baseball

April 17, 2022

Riding a Li’l Mo-mentum

Riding a Li’l Mo-mentum for Piedmont

April 16, 2022

Cubs Clinch – Alexandria wins baseball area; Oxford, Piedmont also get sweeps; Alexandria, Piedmont, White Plains get softball wins

April 15, 2022

Sharing the love

Sharing the Love – Oxford unveils Jackson Stephens framed Reds’ jersey

April 15, 2022

Clinching Time – Jacksonville claims area title and Donoho completes undefeated season

April 14, 2022

Soaring to State

Soaring to State

April 13, 2022

Tuesday softball

Tuesday Softball

April 13, 2022

Lions getting close

Lions Getting Close

April 13, 2022

Greene riding a wave

Greene Riding a Wave

April 13, 2022

Oxford tops county

Oxford Tops County

April 13, 2022

Big day on diamond

Big day on Diamond for Jacksonville, Saks, and Ohatchee

April 13, 2022

Greer wins at Cider Ridge

Greer Wins at Cider Ridge

April 12, 2022

Monday Roundup for Calhoun County Sports

April 12, 2022

Record shattering

Record Shattering for Oxford, Ohatchee, Anniston, and White Plains

April 12, 2022

Cover photo by B.J. Franklin/GungHo Photos

This Week in Calhoun County Sports

April 11, 2022

Turn it like Turley

Turn it Like Turley – Anniston’s Donoho Scores to Win

April 10, 2022

Slaying the giant

Slaying the Giant – Anniston’s Donoho Boys Win

April 10, 2022

Cover photo: Chip Howell walks up to mark a short putt on 18 during his 64 in the 2020 Calhoun County Championship at Anniston Municipal.

Ring that Bell – Calhoun County Golf

April 9, 2022

Finally focused

Finally Focused – Alexandria rediscovers its mojo

April 9, 2022

Ethan picks Panthers

Ethan Picks Panthers

April 8, 2022

Title twinbill on tap

Title Twinbill on Tap Donoho-Oxford Doubleheader

April 8, 2022

Thursday Baseball

Thursday Baseball in Calhoun County

April 8, 2022

Piedmont in finals

Piedmont in Finals

April 8, 2022

Clendenin leaving Donoho

Clendenin Leaving Donoho

April 6, 2022

Baseball Roundup

Baseball Roundup in Calhoun County

April 5, 2022

(Photos by Dana Stewart George)

Tracking the Girls in Calhoun County

April 5, 2022

Top seeds advance

Top Seeds Advance

April 5, 2022

Tracking the Boys in Calhoun County

April 5, 2022

Calhoun County Soccer Tournament

April 5, 2022

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County Sports

April 4, 2022

Mighty neighborly

Mighty Neighborly

April 4, 2022

County brackets

County Brackets – Alexandria, White Plains, and Donoho

April 4, 2022

County medalist Sawyer Edwards collects the payoff for his hair bet with Weaver’s Nick Ledbetter. The wager was the winner got to keep his mullet and the loser, well, got clipped.

Shear Excitement

April 3, 2022

Lady Cubs seal deal

Alexandria’s Lady Cubs Seal Deal

April 3, 2022

Cover photo of McClane Mohon coming around second base on his grand slam by Shannon Fagan.

Piedmont’s Mohon’s Slam is Grand

April 2, 2022

Edwards and Weaver’s Nick Ledbetter compare notes after both shooting 70.

Hair-Raising Adventure for Weaver, Alexandria, Oxford, and White Plains

April 2, 2022

Chasing history

Chasing History for Alexandria and White Plains

April 2, 2022

County pairings

County Pairings For the First Round of the Calhoun County HS Golf Tournament at Pine Hill

April 1, 2022

Thursday Roundup

Thursday Roundup in Calhoun County

April 1, 2022

Two-man pairings

Two-man Pairings in Calhoun County

April 1, 2022

Kite tops in 4A

Anniston’s Kite Tops in 4A

April 1, 2022

Donoho’s Lucas Elliott beats the tag at the plate after hitting a ball to the centerfield fence and coming all the way around to score against JCA Wednesday. (Photo by B.J. Franklin)

Riding the Wind – Donoho and Jacksonville Have Hits

March 31, 2022

Opposite attraction

Opposite Attraction – Munford uses opposite field to big advantage

March 30, 2022

Picture perfect

Picture Perfect – Alexandria’s Gattis spins perfect game

March 30, 2022

Oxford coach Wes Brooks goes through the post-game handshake line. (File photo by B.J. Franklin)

Major Milestones – Oxford’s Brooks picks up his 500th coaching victory

March 30, 2022

This week’s schedule Cover photo by B.J. Franklin/GungHo Photos

A Weekly View of Sports in Calhoun County

March 28, 2022

Spring break baseball

Spring Break Baseball For Ohatchee and Oxford

March 27, 2022

Softball walk-offs

Softball Walk-offs – Weaver Scores Win

March 26, 2022

One for state pride

One for State Pride – Piedmont walk-off win

March 26, 2022

White Plains’ Sawyer Edwards (L) and Weaver’s Nick Ledbetter, the two favorites for county medalist, will put their mullets on the line when they play in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pine Hill.

The Mane Event – Weaver, White Plains aces put hair on the line

March 26, 2022

Yellow Jackets golden

Oxford Yellow Jackets Golden

March 26, 2022

Cutting it close

Cutting It Close – Munford Takes Lead

March 25, 2022

Welcome Back – Piedmont’s Tolbert Delivers

March 25, 2022

Lady Cubs ride out storm

Alexandria’s Lady Cubs Ride Out Storm

March 24, 2022

Good guy shows up

Good Guy Shows Up – Jacksonville checks all the boxes

March 24, 2022

White Plains’ Cooper Tinney loads up before delivering an RBI double in the second inning against Jemison.

Bouncing Back – White Plains, Oxford, and Jacksonville

March 23, 2022

Knockout Round Calhoun County Still Represents

March 23, 2022

Daytime Drama – Donoho’s Rally

March 23, 2022

Spring Break Softball

Spring Break Softball – Alexandria and Pleasant Valley Get Underway

March 22, 2022

Player of the Year Finalists – Calhoun County has five players in the running

March 22, 2022

Oxford coach Wes Brooks comes out to visit pitcher Hayden Gallahar in the seventh inning of their game against Jacksonville.

Gaining Experience for Oxford, Donoho, and Pleasant Valley

March 22, 2022

This week’s schedule

Baseball and Softball for Calhoun County

March 21, 2022

All-state Boys – State champion Jacksonville dominates all-state selections

March 21, 2022

All-state Girls

All-State Girls – Calhoun County gets two first-teamers and a Coach of the Year on the Girls All-State Basketball Team announced Sunday

March 21, 2022

Saturday Baseball

Saturday Baseball – Alexandria, Oxford, Piedmont, and Ohatchee

March 20, 2022

Never Give Up – Donoho’s Goodson overcomes serious knee injury

March 19, 2022

Everybody contributes

Everybody Contributes – White Plains freshman Arnold spins one-hit softball shutout ; Oxford spins a pair of run-rule baseball shutouts

March 18, 2022

Caught in the shuffle

Caught in the Shuffle – Jacksonville and Anniston sent to different regions in new AHSAA basketball alignments

March 16, 2022

Monday Softball

Monday Softball in Calhoun County

March 15, 2022

Monday Baseball

Monday Baseball in Calhoun County

March 15, 2022

Sports in Calhoun County this Week

Weekly Sports in Calhoun County

March 14, 2022

Noteworthy newcomer

Noteworthy Newcomer – Friday baseball: Donoho and Weaver as Well as highlights from games around Calhoun County

March 12, 2022

The Next Level for Ohatchee Senior

March 12, 2022

Cover photo of Donoho’s Erin Turley by B.J. Franklin.

Friday Soccer – Donoho Sweeps and Faith Christian Splits with Jacksonville in Soccer Around Calhoun County

March 12, 2022

Friday softball

Friday Softball – Alexandria, Pleasant Valley, White Plains Win in Lady Wildcat Classic

March 12, 2022

Thursday roundup

Thursday Roundup – Scores and highlights from Calhoun County

March 11, 2022

Calhoun County Boys 3/10/2022

March 10, 2022

Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook led the county in scoring, rebounding, steals and blocked shots.

Calhoun County Girls 3/10/22

March 10, 2022

Overnight sensation

Overnight Sensation – Alexandria Greeted with Wall of Tradition

March 10, 2022

Hudson the (Gil)man

Hudson the (Gil)man – Oxford Wins County Title

March 10, 2022

Next level stuff

Next Level Stuff

March 8, 2022

LeCroy closes strong

LeCroy Closes Strong

March 8, 2022

In the clutch

March 8, 2022

Monday Roundup

March 8, 2022

State Championships Across Calhoun County

March 7, 2022

This Week in Calhoun County Sports

March 7, 2022

New county boys champion Faith Christian

Old and New Champions – Donoho’s girls hold serve in Red Wilder Invitational, Faith’s boys displace Oxford at the top of their game

March 6, 2022

Cold start dooms Oxford

Cold Start Dooms Oxford

March 6, 2022

making the most

Making the Most – Three of top four seeds, defending champion Piedmont advance to Calhoun County Tournament semifinals

March 6, 2022

Tourney thrillers

Tourney Thrillers

March 5, 2022

Jacksonville golden

Jacksonville Golden

March 5, 2022

Oh, what a relief

Oh, What a Relief

March 5, 2022

Making progress

Making Progress

March 5, 2022

Playing for more than himself

Playing For More Than Himself

March 4, 2022

Chasing the map

Chasing the Map

March 3, 2022

This Week’s Schedule

March 3, 2022

Tuesday roundup

Tuesday Sport Roundup

March 2, 2022

One Win Away for Jacksonville’s Golden Eagles

March 2, 2022

Hot Honaker lifts Indians

Hot Honaker Lifts Ohatchee Indians

March 1, 2022

Package Deal – Weaver’s Lawrence Twins Sign

March 1, 2022

Donoho Do-over and Oxford Gets Nod for No. 1

February 28, 2022

ACC Winter Scramble Results

ACC Winter Scramble Results

February 28, 2022

This Week's Sports Schedule

This Week’s Sports Plans

February 28, 2022

ACC Winter Scramble

ACC Winter Scramble

February 27, 2022

Calhoun County Boys

February 27, 2022

Saturday roundup

Saturday Roundup – Highlights from Saturday’s High School sports action in and around Calhoun County

February 27, 2022

Calhoun County Women

Calhoun County Girls

February 27, 2022

Friday Round Up

Friday Roundup

February 26, 2022

Final Four

February 25, 2022

Test Your Game

February 25, 2022

Thursday roundup

Thursday Roundup

February 25, 2022

ACAA Tournament

ACAA Tournament in Oxford

February 24, 2022

Why not them (All photos by Greg Warren)

Why Not Them? Jacksonville Continues on Its Road to Destiny

February 24, 2022

Faith falls at finish

Anniston’s Faith Falls at Finish

February 24, 2022

Thursday Baseball

Thursday Baseball in Calhoun County

February 24, 2022

Final Four bound

Final Four Bound – Oxford Yellow Jackets Rally

February 22, 2022

this Week in CAlhoun County Sports

Sports in Calhoun County This Week

February 21, 2022

Taylor wins No. 1

White Plains’ Taylor Wins No. 1

February 20, 2022

Not to be denied

Not to be Denied in Alexandria

February 20, 2022

Anniston comes up short

Anniston Comes Up Short

February 20, 2022

D it Up for Jacksonville

February 20, 2022

Weaver on Top

February 20, 2022

Anniston’s Faith Christian Game Off

February 20, 2022

UPDATED – 2022 Softball for Calhoun County

February 19, 2022

Shootout at the VBC

Shootout at the VBC – Ohatchee Holds Slim Lead in 1A-4A Wrestling

February 19, 2022

UPDATED – 2022 Baseball in Calhoun County

February 19, 2022

Heartbroken in Ohatchee as Geraldine Steals Northeast Regional Win

February 18, 2022

Oxford Shutdown

Oxford Shut Down

February 18, 2022

Game in Limbo – Status of Faith Christian-Oakwood Game Uncertain

February 18, 2022

First Monster in Oxford

February 18, 2022

Earning Respect in Oxford

February 18, 2022

Test your Game in Calhoun County

February 18, 2022

Plainview’s Landon White (5) blocks a shot taken by Rhett Alford. (Photos by Greg Warren)

Bear-ing Down on Piedmont

February 18, 2022

Cover photo of Weaver’s Joshua Johannson in his sectional championship match last weekend by Jimmy Smith.

AHSAA Wrestling Championship State Bracket

February 17, 2022

2022 Master List for High School Baseball Games in Calhoun County

February 17, 2022

Post Season Slate

UPDATED: Post Season Slate for Northeast Regional Basketball Tournaments

February 17, 2022

The difference maker

The Difference Maker in Jacksonville

February 16, 2022

On to JSU for Oxford, Anniston, Ohatchee, and Ragland

February 15, 2022

This Week in Calhoun County Sports – Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, and Wrestling

February 14, 2022

Lions going dancing

Faith Christian’s Lions Going Dancing All the Way to Anniston

February 13, 2022

County Wrestling excel

County Wrestlers Excel in Ohatchee and Weaver

February 13, 2022

Jacksonville runs past Etowah for area title, Broom MVP; now the real work starts

Now it Gets Serious for Jacksonville Golden Eagles

February 13, 2022

Post Season Slate

Post Season Slate for Northeast Regional Basketball Tournaments

February 13, 2022

D is for ‘Dogs – Piedmont Turns Up the Defense

February 12, 2022

Satcher in at Donoho

Satcher in at Anniston’s Donoho

February 12, 2022

Anniston is Buzzer Beaten

February 12, 2022

Long time coming

Long Time Coming – Wins for Ragland and Anniston

February 12, 2022

Satisfying sixth

Satisfying Sixth for Oxford Yellow Jackets

February 12, 2022

Double Duty for Anniston’s Faith Christian Coach

February 12, 2022

Oxford Serving up Justice

Oxford Serves up Justice

February 11, 2022

Checking all the boxes

Anniston’s Faith Christian is Checking all the Boxes

February 11, 2022

Buck McGregor (R) scored six points in a fourth-quarter rally with Brown on the bench in foul trouble. (Photos by Greg Warren)

Weaver Bucking the Odds While Piedmont Routs Ohatchee

February 10, 2022

Finding a way Cover Photo

Finding a Way in Anniston

February 10, 2022

Remembering Rudy Abbott

Remembering Rudy Abbott in Calhoun County

February 9, 2022

Taking care of business

Taking Care of Business in Oxford, Alexandria, and Saks

February 9, 2022

The Pope of Piedmont

The Pope of Piedmont

February 9, 2022

Donoho keeper Maggie Wakefield signs to play soccer at Rhodes College, then picks up an assist after coming out of the goal in the season opener

Donoho Keeper Maggie Wakefield To Become A Rhodes Scholar

February 9, 2022

Something to Prove Cover Photo

Something to Prove – Oxford and White Plains Win

February 8, 2022

Lions Play On Cover Photo

Munford Lions Play On

February 8, 2022

Area tournaments

Updated Area Tournaments in Calhoun County with Dates

February 8, 2022

Week's Sport Schedule Cover Photo

This Week in Calhoun County Sports – Track, Wrestling, and Basketball

February 7, 2022

Two-time state champion Maddyn Conn of White Plains (R) displays her medals with fellow medalists Anna Strickland (L) and Munford’s Dakota Frank after Saturday’s State Indoor Track Meet. (Photo by Stephan Frank)

White Plains Has a Double Winner

February 6, 2022

2022 Soccer Cover

UPDATED – 2022 Soccer in Calhoun County

February 6, 2022

Alexandria senior Ashley Phillips was recognized Friday night for surpassing 1,500 career points.

Alexandria is Bringing the Pain

February 5, 2022

Triple the fun Cover Photo

Triple the Fun for Oxford

February 5, 2022

On the cover, Ohatchee’s Chris Ferguson (C) brought home gold in the boys 1A-3A pole vault. (Submitted photos)

Ohatchee and Donoho Determined to Succeed

February 5, 2022

Double-Double Trouble in Alexandria

February 5, 2022

The Hottest Hand Cover Photo

Piedmont Has The Hottest Hand

February 4, 2022

2022 Soccer Cover

2022 Soccer in Calhoun County

February 4, 2022

Lions Win Toss Photo

UPDATED – Anniston’s Faith Christian Lions Win Toss

February 4, 2022

Signing Day Round Up Cover Photo

Signing Day Roundup for Ohatchee and Alexandria

February 3, 2022

Hitting the Jackpot Cover Photo

Oxford Hitting the Jackpot

February 3, 2022

Tough Day for Dawgs Cover Photo

Tough day for Dawgs – Anniston had a tough go against Plainview; Piedmont’s Odam goes for 48 against Cleburne County

February 2, 2022

Oxford Boys Basketball Photo

Doing Leader Things – Oxford’s Houck foregoes a traditional Senior Night

February 2, 2022

Reaching Milestones Cover Photo

Reaching Milestones – Oxford hits 20 wins

February 2, 2022

Working Overtime Cover Photo

White Plains Working Overtime

February 1, 2022

Trying to Finish Cover Photo

Trying to Win – Jacksonville, Piedmont, and Alexandria

February 1, 2022

Track Qualifiers

Calhoun County Track Qualifiers

January 31, 2022

Sports Schedule Cover Photo

This Week in Wrestling, Track, and Basketball for Calhoun County

January 31, 2022

So close Cover Photo

So Close – Weaver, Lincoln both come within four points of winning their respective tournaments

January 30, 2022

Piedmont sweeps

Piedmont Sweeps

January 30, 2022

NOMA's New No 1

Anniston’s Noma’s New No. 1

January 29, 2022

Wildcats’ big finish

White Plains Wildcats’ Big Finish

January 29, 2022

Beating the Buzzer

Beating the Buzzer – Oxford, White Plains, and Jacksonville Win

January 29, 2022

Double OT thriller

Double OT Thriller in Calhoun County

January 28, 2022

Fighting Back Cover Photo

Fightin’ Back – Jacksonville uses big fourth quarter to finally pull away

January 28, 2022

Dazzling Debut Cover Photo

Jacksonville Christian’s Dazzling Debut

January 27, 2022

Area tournaments

Area Tournaments in Calhoun County

January 27, 2022

Football Schedule

Football Dates in Calhoun County

January 27, 2022

2022 Baseball in Calhoun County

January 26, 2022

Golden Eagles bounce back

Golden Eagles Bounce Back

January 26, 2022

Into the Spotlight cover photo

Into the Spotlight – Oxford eighth-grader scores in double figures

January 26, 2022

2022 Softball for Calhoun County

January 26, 2022

Heflin Hits 20 Along with Many Calhoun County Wins

January 25, 2022

Week's Schedule

Basketball and Wrestling Events in Calhoun County

January 24, 2022

Up for Grabs for Alexandria

January 23, 2022

Alexandria’s Clean Sweep

January 23, 2022

Miracle on the Mat

Weaver’s Miracle on the Mat

January 23, 2022

At last for Oxford

At Last for Oxford

January 22, 2022

Four on the Floor

Four on the Floor – Oxford Spoils Jacksonville’s Bid to Win

January 22, 2022

FINAL UPDATE: Calhoun County – Girls Basketball Leaders

January 22, 2022

FINAL UPDATE: Calhoun County – Boys Basketball Leaders

January 22, 2022

Calhoun County Thursday Hoops

January 21, 2022

A rewarding Win

Oxford Has A ‘Rewarding’ Win

January 21, 2022

Raise the trophy

Raise the Trophy to Piedmont

January 21, 2022

Looking to make history

Oxford and Anniston Looking to Make History

January 21, 2022

Courting History

Jacksonville Courting History

January 21, 2022

Survive and advance

Survive and Advance for Alexandria

January 20, 2022

One for the books

Ohatchee Has One for the Books

January 20, 2022

Anniston’s Faith Christian Folsom on Fire

January 20, 2022

Indians come that close

Ohatchee Indians Come That Close

January 19, 2022

Boys 1, 2 moving on – Jacksonville and Oxford Move Forward

January 19, 2022

Oxford, Anniston on course

Oxford, Anniston on Course

January 19, 2022

Kite, Anniston edge Odam, Piedmont

Anniston’s Kite Edge Piedmont’s Odam

January 18, 2022

White Plains gains semis

White Plains Gains Semis

January 18, 2022

Saks swamps JCA

Anniston’s Saks Swamps JCA

January 18, 2022

Lady Cubs Open Up

Alexandria Lady Cubs Open Up

January 17, 2022

Damage Control – Jacksonville Baseball Program Suffers Setback

January 17, 2022

Week's Schedule

Week’s Basketball and Wrestling Events – Jan. 17-22

January 17, 2022

County tournament schedule

County Tournament Playoffs Continue in Jacksonville

January 16, 2022

Defense never rests

Defense Never Rests – Piedmont Wins

January 16, 2022

Another fast start

Another Fast Start at the Calhoun County Varsity Basketball Tournament in Jacksonville

January 16, 2022

Pandemonium at The Pete

Pandemonium at The Pete – Fight Breaks Out Between Weaver and Faith Christian Player

January 15, 2022

Friday Basketball

Friday Basketball

January 15, 2022

County tourney openers

County Tourney Openers

January 15, 2022

‘Great way to get started’

Great Way to Get Started at Calhoun County Basketball Tournament

January 15, 2022

Layin’ it on ’em

Jacksonville Layin’ It On ’Em

January 15, 2022

FAlcons in search mode

Anniston’s Donoho Falcons in Search Mode

January 15, 2022

Thursday Basketball

Calhoun County Thursday Basketball

January 14, 2022

What a Thrashing

What a Thrashing – Ohatchee Throttles Defending Champion Cleburne County

January 14, 2022

Jack's Turn Cover Photo

It’s Jack’s Turn – Piedmont Football

January 14, 2022

Golf Tournament Cover Photo

2022 Golf Tour for Calhoun County

January 13, 2022

Jr. High Tournament Cover Photo

Calhoun County Junior High Basketball Tournament

January 12, 2022

Tournament Topics

January 12, 2022

Stepping into his own-ish Cover Photo

Stepping Into His Own-ish – Piedmont Bulldogs

January 12, 2022

Stealing one Cover Photo

Stealing One – Ohatchee Wins

January 12, 2022

Class 3A Region 5 Cover Photo

Class 3A Region 5 – Piedmont, Ohatchee, and Saks Win

January 12, 2022

Football Schedules Cover Photo

Updated Football in Calhoun County

January 11, 2022

In-school statement Cover Photo

In-school Statement

January 11, 2022

Worth every penny Cover Photo

Worth Every Penny – Alexandria gives fans their money’s worth

January 11, 2022

Bulldogs ride Kite Cover Photo

Anniston Bulldogs Ride Kite

January 9, 2022

Kings of the Jungle Cover Photo

Kings of the Jungle

January 9, 2022

This Week's Schedule Cover Photo

This Week in Wrestling and Basketball

January 9, 2022

JaMea, Oh My Cover Photo

JaMea, Oh My

January 8, 2022

Golden Eagles on Target Cover Photo

Golden Eagles on Target

January 8, 2022

State Duals Cover Photo

State Duals

January 7, 2022

Piedmont Sweeps Weaver Cover Photo

Piedmont Sweeps Weaver

January 7, 2022

County Jr. High Cover Photo

County Jr. High Tournament in Alexandria

January 6, 2022

Long time coming Cover Photo

Long Time Coming – Jacksonville and Oxford Take 1st Place (Boys/Girls)

January 6, 2022

Football schedules Cover Photo

Football Dates for Calhoun County

January 6, 2022

Region Duel Results Cover Photo

Region Duals Results

January 5, 2022

Tuesday Basketball Cover Photo

Tuesday Basketball

January 5, 2022

Let the Debate begin Cover Photo

Let the Debate Begin for Calhoun County Basketball

January 5, 2022

Acting No More Cover Photo

Acting, No More for Ohatchee

January 5, 2022

Digging deep within Cover Photo

Digging Deep Within

January 4, 2022

Lay of the land Cover Photo

Lay of the Land

January 4, 2022

Peace in the Valley Cover Photo

Peace in the Valley

January 4, 2022

Wrestling seeds Cover Photo

Wrestling Seeds

January 3, 2022

This Week's Schedule Cover Photo

This Week’s Sports Sched – Jan 3-8, 2022

January 2, 2022

Pope Pops for Piedmont Cover Photo

Pope Pops for Piedmont

December 31, 2021

A family legacy Cover Photo

A Family Legacy in Piedmont

December 30, 2021

How Sweep it Is Cover Photo

How Sweep It Is

December 30, 2021

Alexandria’s tournament MVP D’Anthony Walton (L) takes a defensive stance against Piedmont’s Omarion Foster during Wednesday’s Champions Boys Classic championship game.

Alexandria vs Piedmont – Champions Champion

December 30, 2021

Mentor Wins Again – Oxford Basketball Sees an Former Coach

December 30, 2021

Jacksonville Golden Eagles’ Light-Bulb Moment

December 30, 2021

Rising Waters

December 29, 2021

Title Weavers – Weaver, Piedmont, Anniston, Alexandria, White Plains, Ohatchee, Jacksonville, Oxford, Wellborn, and Donoho

December 29, 2021

Clipped at the Horn – Jacksonville, Anniston, and Oxford

December 29, 2021

Tough Night on Big Stage for Jacksonville and Anniston

December 28, 2021

Playing with Purpose

December 28, 2021

Girls Statistics

December 26, 2021

Boys Statistics

December 26, 2021

Holiday Hot Shots

December 23, 2021

Tuesday Basketball

December 22, 2021

Living on the Edge

December 22, 2021

Super All-County

December 20, 2021

This Week’s Schedule – Basketball and Wrestling

December 20, 2021

All-State Football

December 20, 2021

A Matter of Time – High School Basketball

December 19, 2021

Saturday Wrestling

December 19, 2021

Updated Holiday Hoops

December 19, 2021

Piedmont’s Odam Hits 2,000

December 18, 2021

Battle of the Bulldogs

December 17, 2021

Thursday Basketball

December 17, 2021

Football Schedules for 2022

December 16, 2021

Early Present for Anniston Boys and Coal for Aniston’s Lady Bulldogs

December 16, 2021

Munford’s Focused Forward

December 16, 2021

Anniston’s Kite Rides with Tide

December 16, 2021

Almost Perfect – Girls Basketball

December 15, 2021

Finishing Touch – Boys Basketball

December 15, 2021

Where They Fall – New Football Region Assignments

December 15, 2021

Almost Moving Day for Alabama High School Football

December 14, 2021

Oop, There It Is – Jacksonville Basketball

December 14, 2021

This Week’s Schedule – Dec. 13-18 for Basketball and Wrestling

December 12, 2021

Anniston Falls Again

December 12, 2021

Oxford Jackets Stop Slide

December 12, 2021

He Did it Again – Piedmont Basketball

December 12, 2021

Oxford, Alabama Star Win

December 12, 2021

Kings of the Hill – Weaver Wins in Wrestling Tournament

December 12, 2021

Call to the Post

December 11, 2021

Answering the Call

December 11, 2021

Oxford Monsters Open at Home

December 11, 2021

Dynamic Field at Weaver Wrestling Tournament

December 10, 2021

That Winning Feeling

December 10, 2021

Sunny King Sets Dates at Anniston Country Club, Cider Ridge Golf Club, and Silver Lakes

December 10, 2021

Tuesday Wrestling

December 9, 2021

Getting Started – Basketball Season in Calhoun County is Underway

December 8, 2021

Ohatchee Lady Indians Win 3-for-All

December 8, 2021

The Bar is Raised by Faith Christian’s Basketball Team

December 7, 2021

Saks Football Coach Miller 3A Coaches’ Coach

December 7, 2021

Calhoun County Basketball 21-22 Hoops Sked

December 6, 2021

Extra Incentive for Alexandria Wrestling

December 5, 2021

This week’s Schedule for Wrestling and Basketball

December 5, 2021

Martin Quietly Resigns from Ohatchee

December 5, 2021

Hurt’s So Good – Calhoun County Basketball

December 4, 2021

Basketball – Friday’s Girls Games

December 4, 2021

Weaver Bearcats Win 2 More

December 3, 2021

Comeback for the Ages – Piedmont Bulldogs Take State

December 3, 2021

Hot, Hot, Hot – Faith Christian, Donoho, Jacksonville, and Weaver Take Basketball Wins

December 3, 2021

Weaver Sweeps in Wrestling

December 1, 2021

Oxford Girls Basketball Getting Payback – Jacksonville, Alexandria, White Plains, and Faith Christian Battle it Out

December 1, 2021

Jacksonville Golden Eagles Hold On

December 1, 2021

Anniston Football Player Proves Once a Dawg …

December 1, 2021

Tournament Talking – Calhoun County Basketball

December 1, 2021

Weaver’s Boy Basketball Team Offers A Real Crowdpleaser

November 30, 2021

Weaver Girls Basketball Having a Little Fun

November 30, 2021

This Week’s Sked for Football, Basketball, and Wresting – Nov. 29-Dec. 4

November 28, 2021

Football Playoff Scoreboard

November 27, 2021

Piedmont Bulldogs Birmingham Bound for Football Playoffs

November 27, 2021

White Plains Wildcats Rewarded – Basketball

November 25, 2021

Oxford Yellow Jackets Thwarted in Finals

November 25, 2021

Anniston’s Faith Christian Lions Come Close

November 25, 2021

Courting Crowns – Calhoun County Basketball

November 24, 2021

Technically, a Title for Spring Garden as Oxford Lady Jackets Suffer a Loss

November 24, 2021

Win No. 1 for Anniston’s Faith Christian Basketball

November 23, 2021

Basketball Champions Final Set

November 23, 2021

Anniston Basketball Opens Strong

November 23, 2021

‘Major League’ Effort

November 22, 2021

Big-Shot Bozarth – Calhoun County Basketball Summary

November 21, 2021

This Week’s Sched – 11/22 – 11/27 Basketball, Wrestling, and Football

November 21, 2021

Bulldogs Sink Pirates – Piedmont Football

November 20, 2021

Friday Basketball

November 20, 2021

Saks to the Semis – Calhoun County Football

November 20, 2021

Round 3 Football Scoreboard

November 20, 2021

Spring Garden Bows Out Panthers Football Surges Forward

November 20, 2021

Oxford Basketball – A Young Gun

November 19, 2021

Oxford’s Lady Jackets – Getting After It

November 19, 2021

Back on Track – Calhoun County Basketball

November 19, 2021

21-22 Wrestling Sked – Updated

November 18, 2021

21-22 Hoops Sked – Updated Basketball

November 18, 2021

Lady Jackets Fall in Semis – Oxford Flag Football

November 17, 2021

Jags Claw Back – Basketball

November 17, 2021

Trailblazing Tiger Signs with Jacksonville State University

November 17, 2021

Lady Jackets Ready for Round 3 – Oxford Flag Football

November 17, 2021

Monday Basketball Recap

November 17, 2021

Round 3 Football Matchups

November 15, 2021

This Week’s Schedule – Football, Basketball, and Wrestling

November 14, 2021

Saks Makes Oakman See Red – High School Football

November 13, 2021

Playoff Roundup – Friday Football

November 13, 2021

Friday Basketball – 11/12/2021

November 13, 2021

Friday’s Football Scoreboard

November 13, 2021

Golden Eagles Put On A Show

November 12, 2021

Jackets Come Up Short

November 12, 2021

More to Do – Oxford Basketball

November 11, 2021

Round 2 Football Matchups

November 10, 2021

JSU Athletics Accepts Invitation to Join Conference USA

November 10, 2021

Atchley’s Back – Weaver Basketball

November 8, 2021

Going Out Strong

November 7, 2021

Raiders in Red

November 7, 2021

This Week’s Schedule – 11/7/2021

November 7, 2021

Playoff Roundup

November 6, 2021

Eli Keeps Coming

November 6, 2021

Starting from Scratch

November 6, 2021

Playoff Scoreboard

November 6, 2021

A C-130 to Fly Over JSU Game

November 6, 2021

Signing Day

November 5, 2021

21-22 Hoops Sked

November 3, 2021

Statewide Poll – High School Football Update 11/3/2021

November 3, 2021

Stuff of Legend

November 3, 2021

On a Roll

October 31, 2021

Falcons Lose Heartbreaker

October 30, 2021

A Perfect 10

October 30, 2021

Friday’s Scoreboard – 10/29/2021

October 30, 2021

21-22 Wrestling Skeds

October 29, 2021

Thursday Scoreboard

October 29, 2021

Football Playoffs

October 29, 2021

Sectional Results

October 29, 2021

Donoho Did It

October 29, 2021

On to Finals – Again

October 28, 2021

Donoho Wins Opener

October 27, 2021

8 for the Eight

October 27, 2021

Scratching an Itch

October 25, 2021

This Week’s Sport Schedule – Oct. 25-Oct. 30

October 25, 2021

Anniston Hit By AHSAA

October 25, 2021

Final Four Set

October 24, 2021

Oxford Three-Peats

October 23, 2021

Down to the Wire

October 23, 2021

Top Dawgs

October 23, 2021

They Believed

October 23, 2021

Friday Scoreboard – October 22, 2021

October 23, 2021

Falcons Post Shutout

October 23, 2021

Back in B’ham – Donoho Earns Third Straight Trip to the Elite Eight

October 22, 2021

Region Champs

October 22, 2021

County Stars Shine Bright

October 21, 2021

This Week’s Schedule – Oct. 18-23

October 21, 2021

Statewide Poll

October 20, 2021

Match Play Set

October 20, 2021

Working Another Angle

October 20, 2021

Plenty of Intrigue

October 19, 2021

Comeback Winner

October 18, 2021

To the Hoop

October 18, 2021

Wells Out Front

October 17, 2021

This Week’s Schedule

October 17, 2021

A Saturday Run

October 17, 2021

The Stage is Set

October 16, 2021

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October 16, 2021

Giant Killers

October 16, 2021

Now They Can Celebrate

October 16, 2021

Friday Scoreboard – 10/15/21

October 15, 2021

Ohatchee gets redemption

October 15, 2021

The wait begins

October 15, 2021

New Staff Announcement from the Choccolocco Monsters

October 14, 2021

County champs

October 13, 2021

Saks salutes seniors

October 13, 2021

Lady Cubs keep rolling

October 13, 2021

Tuesday volleyball

October 13, 2021

Top seeds face off

October 13, 2021

Cubs sweep for Seniors

October 13, 2021

Champions crowned

October 13, 2021

County’s big day

October 13, 2021

3 vying for titles

October 13, 2021

On top at the end

October 13, 2021

Reunited, feels so good

October 13, 2021

Top of their game

October 13, 2021

Wrestling Qualifiers

October 13, 2021

Back in the game

October 13, 2021

In the Mix

October 13, 2021

Hall of Famers

October 13, 2021

Twilight highlights

October 11, 2021

Breaking through

October 11, 2021

Noah at the wire

October 11, 2021

Running with purpose

October 11, 2021

Designs on course

October 11, 2021

Cleanup on Aisle 5(K)

October 11, 2021

County track

October 11, 2021

On the right track

October 11, 2021

Magnificent 7 ride

October 11, 2021

Emotional ending

October 11, 2021

Off and running

October 11, 2021

Wildcats sweep

October 11, 2021

Tip of the spear

October 11, 2021

Saving the day

October 11, 2021

State pairings

October 11, 2021

Calhoun realizes dream

October 11, 2021

Piedmont makes history

October 11, 2021

Regional results

October 11, 2021

Cubs crush it

October 11, 2021

Area tournaments

October 11, 2021

All-State softball

October 11, 2021

Something to build on

October 11, 2021

Playing hardball

October 11, 2021

It’s Weaver’s turn

October 10, 2021

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