Piedmont Secures Area Sweep, Hope Christian Splits at Choccolocco Park
Piedmont sweeps area series with Glencoe, and Hope Christian splits a doubleheader with Louisville (Ky.) DeSales. Going around the horn on Wednesday’s area high school baseball: PIEDMONT 3-9, GLENCOE 2-0: Piedmont swept an area doubleheader a day after clinching its 14th consecutive area title to reach 21-6 on the season. Charlie Sparks allowed three […]
Alexandria Softball and Baseball Hold Strong in Latest ASWA Rankings as State Polls Update
This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association high school baseball and softball rankings: SOFTBALL Class 7A 1. Thompson (27-1-2) 2. Vestavia Hills (24-3) 3. Hewitt-Trussville (32-6-1) 4. Daphne (26-10) 5. Fairhope (17-6) 6. Enterprise (22-6-1) 7. Auburn (18-7) 8. Huntsville (21-10) 9. Austin (26-14) 10. Baker (24-12-2) Others nominated: Central-Phenix City (18-13), Dothan (19-11), Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (17-11), Hoover […]
White Plains Golf Claims Chesley Oaks Title as Area Teams Shine Across Multiple Sports
Hurst, White Plains’ boys win Chesley Oaks Invitational, plus copious portions of soccer, baseball and softball from around the area. Cover photo: White Plains’ boys’ golf team celebrates after winning the Chesley Oaks Invitational at Fairview on Tuesday. (Submitted photo) Cam Hurst FAIRVIEW — Cam Hurst shot 5-under-par 67 to win medalist, and White […]
Oxford and Alexandria Advance to Winners’ Bracket Final in Calhoun County Softball Tournament
No. 1 Oxford, No. 2 Alexandria to face off in Calhoun County winners’ bracket final. No. 3 White Plains, No. 4 Ohatchee, No. 5 Pleasant Valley and No. 7 Piedmont still in it. Cover photo: Oxford’s Jordyn Alexander tries to beat a throw home in the Yellow Jackets’ 3-2 victory over Ohatchee in Tuesday’s Calhoun […]
Oxford, Alexandria, White Plains and Ohatchee Advance in Opening Day of Calhoun County Softball Tournament
Top four seeds Oxford, Alexandria, White Plains and Ohatchee advance in winners’ bracket, will face off Tuesday. Cover photo: Alexandria coach Brian Hess talks to the Valley Cubs after their victory over Piedmont during Monday’s action in the Calhoun County Tournament at Calhoun County Sports Complex. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today) Calhoun County […]
Saks Seeks New Leadership as Felder Departs After One Year in Dual Coaching Roles
Saks, AL – Felder out after one year as Saks’ football and boys’ basketball coach. School seeking to fill both positions. By Joe Medley For the second time in a year and third time in four years, Saks is seeking a head football coach. Add a boys’ basketball coach, as well. Shannon Felder is out […]
Ducar Goes the Distance as Jacksonville Wins; No. 1 Piedmont Dominates Doubleheader
Ducar’s pitches complete game as Jacksonville baseball wins, and 3A No. 1 Piedmont rolls. Much more baseball and softball inside. Going around the horn with Saturday’s area high school baseball and softball action: Baseball JACKSONVILLE 3, ALEXANDRIA 1: John Ducar pitched a complete game, allowing six hits, two walks and no earned runs with […]
Alabama High School Basketball All-State Teams Announced, Local Talent Earns Top Honors
The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State high school basketball teams, honorable mentions and coaches of the year: CLASS 7A GIRLS First-team All-State Aaliyah Blanchard, Hoover, Sr., G, 5-11 Khloe Ford, Hoover, Sr., C, 6-3 Lani Smallwood, Albertville, Sr., G, 5-9 Ja’Kyah Smith, Bob Jones, Sr., G, 5-10 Braylee Winfrey, Auburn, Sr., G, 5-10 Second-team All-State […]
Area High School Sports Weekly Preview: March 23–28 Packed with Baseball, Softball, Soccer, and More Across Calhoun County, AL
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events involving area teams for the week of March 23-28. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball MONDAY, March 23 Cherokee County at James Clemens Mt. Zion-Carroll (Ga.) at Handley Shades Valley at Talladega, 9 a.m. Fayette County at Talladega, 11:30 a.m. Lincoln at Leeds (DH) TUESDAY, […]
Calhoun County Teams Set for Busy Week of High School Sports, March 9–14
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of March 9-14. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Cover photo: Alexandria’s Cole Wheeler (12) and Emmitt Waldrep celebrate after scoring on Weston Haynes’ bunt against Wellborn during Saturday’s Calhoun County quarterfinal action at Alexandria High School. The semifinals are slated for Monday […]