AHSAA Makes an Oops in Their Reclassification: Impact on Calhoun County
Montgomery, AL – Citing an ALSDE data reporting error, AHSAA adjusts reclassification with major implications for classifications, region alignments for area schools. By Joe Medley Anniston will no longer bump up to Class 5A in AHSAA 2024-26 reclassification, and the dominoes fell on other area schools. Citing an Alabama State Department of Education reporting error on […]
Calhoun County Preview
Calhoun County, AL – In the latest marquee matchup of Calhoun County powers, Anniston boys top Alexandria after big start to third quarter. Anniston’s undefeated girls dominate second half. Tuesday scoreboard BOYS Anniston 44, Alexandria 39 Jacksonville 48, Cleburne County 33 Glencoe 61, Lincoln 35 B.B. Comer 73, Ragland 30 Ashville 70, Wellborn 43 Etowah 66, […]
Prep Basketball in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Oxford’s Alexandria achieves career milestone. Pleasant Valley’s boys continue defensive ways for area victory. Southside’s girls roll past Douglas. Monday scoreboard BOYS Jacksonville 65, Alexandria 55 Pleasant Valley 47, Woodland 35 Shiloh (Ga.) 55, Oxford 49 Handley 68, Talladega 32 GIRLS Jacksonville 40, Alexandria 21 Handley 60, Talladega 58 Central-Clay 66, Horseshoe […]
Jacksonville Pushing Forward to State
Jacksonville, AL – Barksdale shoots Jacksonville to early lead on Alexandria, shoots down Valley Cubs’ third-quarter rally in 65-55 victory. Improving Jacksonville girls dial up defense for victory. Monday scoreboard BOYS Jacksonville 65, Alexandria 55 Pleasant Valley 47, Woodland 35 Shiloh (Ga.) 55, Oxford 49 Handley 68, Talladega 32 GIRLS Jacksonville 40, Alexandria 21 Handley 60, […]
Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of Dec. 18-23. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Basketball MONDAY, Dec. 18 Oxford girls at Oak Mountain Lady Eagles Christmas Classic Faith Christian girls at Victory Christian Holiday Tournament Saks boys at Spring Garden Alexandria at Jacksonville Woodland at […]
Jacksonville State University is Bowled Out After Win
New Orleans, NO – Jax State overcomes giving up three defensive touchdowns to add first FBS bowl victory to first FBS bowl berth in historic first FBS season. By: Joe Medley Just when it seemed Zion Webb’s seven-year college football career might take one last cruel turn, he left Jacksonville State with an unforgettable moment. Just […]
Calhoun County Prep Basketball
Calhoun County, AL – Jacksonville tops White Plains in top-five clash. Anniston sweeps Piedmont. Pleasant Valley wins area opener. Glencoe tops Hokes Bluff. Friday scoreboard BOYS Jacksonville 50, White Plains 38 Oxford 80, Calhoun City (Miss.) 75 Pleasant Valley 42, Ranburne 41 Anniston 47, Piedmont 42 Glencoe 57, Hokes Bluff 48 GIRLS Anniston 59, Piedmont 30 […]
ASWA Basketball Poll
Calhoun County, AL – The Alabama Sports Writers Association high school basketball rankings began with teams reporting results to their local sports writers, and those writers nominating them for consideration. GIRLS CLASS 7A 1. Bob Jones (9-3) 2. Sparkman (9-3) 3. Chelsea (14-0) 4. Vestavia Hills (13-1) 5. Hoover (6-3) 6. Davidson (11-4) 7. Hewitt-Trussville (11-3) […]
Win and a Loss for Weaver and Wellborn
Wellborn, AL – Allen leads way as Weaver boys grind out area victory at Wellborn. Late surge pushes Wellborn girls to victory over Weaver. Tuesday scoreboard BOYS Weaver 48, Wellborn 42 Gadsden City 62, Jacksonville 46 Jax Christian 79, Valley Head 67 Fort Payne 47, Oxford 44 Glencoe 89, Alexandria 82 Spring Garden 57, Handley 52 […]
Anniston is the Holme for Rings and Awards
Anniston, AL – As two-time defending Class 4A state track champion Anniston receives rings for 2023, Holland receives two NFHS awards By Joe Medley Lisa Howard Holland has turned Anniston’s boys’ track program into a two-time defending Class 4A champion, and her work has won her two honors from the National Federation of State High School […]