Alexandria Stays Hot After County Title, Ohatchee Dominates; Hope Christian and Ranburne Earn Baseball Wins
Fresh off of county softball title, Alexandria tops another county power, and Ohatchee victorious. Hope Christian, Ranburne win in baseball. Going around the horn on Monday’s area high school baseball and softball: Softball ALEXANDRIA 6, WHITE PLAINS 2: Jacee Brooks had a double and two RBIs, and Cali Hess had a single and two […]
High School Sports Roundup: Packed Week of Action Across Calhoun County April 13–18
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of April 13-18. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Cover photo: Jacksonville Christian’s Mollie Mullinax hurdles her way to victory in last year’s Calhoun County Track Championship. This year’s county championship starts Tuesday at Choccolocco Park and concludes Wednesday. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com) […]
Alexandria Powers Past Oxford to Claim Third Straight Calhoun County Softball Title
No.2 Alexandria comes out swinging, wins a Calhoun County softball championship in new gray jerseys. By Joe Medley Alexandria earns long-awaited new uniforms by reaching Calhoun County softball finals without a loss. Oxford, White Plains to play for spot in finals. Alexandria’s Charlee Parris connects during the Valley Cubs’ victory over Oxford during Thursday’s action […]
Alexandria, Hokes Bluff Earn Baseball Wins; Jacksonville, Lincoln Split on the Softball Field
Alexandria, Hokes Bluff victorious in baseball. Jacksonville, Lincoln split in softball. Going around the horn on Saturday’s area high school baseball and softball: Baseball ALEXANDRIA 11, FAYETTEVILLE 0: Jeremiah Heathcock had a double, a run and an RBI, and Alexandria reached 19-9 on the season. J.D. Copeland, Cole Wheeler, Garrett Haynes and Cam Johnson all […]
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 […]