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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