Ohatchee’s Poe Adds Girls’ Basketball to Coaching Duties
Ohatchee’s long-time softball coach, AD for gitls’ sports set to add girls’ basketball to her coaching duties. By Joe Medley Kendall Poe just got even more busy at Ohatchee High School. The Indians’ long-time softball coach and athletics director for girls’ sports will take over the girls’ basketball program. The Calhoun County Board of education […]
Maniscalco, Austin Headline 2026 All-Calhoun County Baseball Teams
Oxford’s Maniscalo Calhoun County 4A-6A player of the year, and Piedmont’s Austin takes top honors in 1A-3A. Alexandria’s Welch, PV’s Turner take coaching honors.. Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County baseball team PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Rocco Maniscalco, Oxford Oxford’s Rocco Maniscalco is East Alabama Sports Today’s choice as Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County player of the year. […]
Alabama Sports Writers Association Announces 2026 All-State Softball Teams
The ASWA All-State team is selected from nominees, which sports writers gather from coaches. Nominees are compiled ahead of a vote of sports writers from around the state. Voting occurred on June 5. Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State softball team CLASS 7A FIRST TEAM ALL-STATE P: Lily Brewer, Auburn, Jr. P: Harper Looney, Hewitt-Trussville, Jr. […]
Calhoun County’s Best Honored on 2026 All-County Soccer Teams
The East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County soccer team is selected from nominees gathered from coaches. Compiled by Joe Medley. 2026 Girls’ All-Calhoun County soccer team PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Layla Garcia, White Plains. White Plains’ Layla Garcia is East Alabama Sports Today’s choice for 2026 Calhoun County player of the year in girls’ soccer. […]
Anniston Football Standout Orlando Watters Dies at 54
Late Anniston High standout, Calhoun County Sports Hall of Fame inductee remembered as athletic, ‘tough as you can make it,’ leader. By Joe Medley FLORENCE — Rodney Bivens’ memories of Orlando Watters run like a through line, with Watters occasionally summersalting over it. That through line was Watters’ essence, which showed between bursts of his […]
All-Calhoun County Track Team Honors County’s Best Performers of 2026
The All-Calhoun County track team for 2026. Medal winners at the county meet constitute the all-county team. Postseason accomplishments also factor into athlete- and coach-of-the-year choices. 2026 Boys’ All-Calhoun County Track Team ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Anniston’s Elijah Lanier is East Alabama Sports Today’s choice as 2026 athlete of the year for boys’ track. He […]
Oxford’s Maniscalco, Donoho’s Barnett Share Top Tennis Honor; Reddy Leads Boys for Calhoun County
Oxford’s Maniscalco, Donoho’s Barnett co-players of the year for Calhoun County girls’ tennis, and Donoho’s Reddy takes top honor for boys. Calhoun County tennis players of the year Editor’s note: Choices for East Alabama Sports Today players of the year in tennis factor in regular-season and postseason accomplishments. GIRLS Co-Players of the year Avery Barnett […]
Calhoun County Golf Honors Announced as Stokes, Wood Earn Player of the Year Recognition
Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Stokes player of year for girls, and Piedmont’s Wood takes top honors for boys. White Plains’ Randall, Weaver’s Brown take coaching honors. Editor’s note: The top 15 finishers at the Calhoun County Tournament make up the All-Calhoun County girls’ and boys’ teams. Postseason successes also factor into choices for players […]
Ty Cole Captures Third Wilfred Galbraith Invitational Title, Extends Lead in Calhoun County Golf Tour Standings
Steady wins the race again for Cole, who wins Wilfred Galbraith Invitational, makes it three wins in three tries on the 2026 Calhoun County Golf Tour. By Joe Medley ANNISTON — Five points events remain on the 2026 Calhoun County Golf Tour, but reigning champion Ty Cole is rapidly growing his lead. The five-time champion […]
Three Golfers Share Lead Heading into Final Round of Wilfred Galbraith Invitational
Tanner Wells, Taylor McCullum and Ty Cole share lead after second round of Wilfred Galbraith Invitational at Anniston Country Club. By Joe Medley ANNISTON — Tanner Wells, Ty Cole and Taylor McCullum don’t exactly form a pop band, but they form their own version of 3T atop the Wilfred Galbraith Invitational leaderboard. All three golfers […]