Donoho Shines
Anniston, AL – Falcons open season with program’s first home game under lights, erupt for 15-0 victory over neighboring Faith Christian By Brant Locklier New stadium lights lit the sky at Donoho Tuesday night. The Falcons’ soccer field was lit for a match, and the Falcon baseball team had brand new lights as they opened a new […]
Spring Sports Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Just getting into the swing of baseball season, Saks gets two-hit shutout from Rucker and downs Anniston; Piedmont slams five home runs Saks baseball coach Wes Ginn said his team is “on track” in this young season, but on track is relative. A team with several multisport athletes, including pitchers nursing bum […]
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Feb. 27-March 4: Basketball AHSAA state basketball championships BJCC Legacy Arena, Feb. 27-March 4 Monday, Feb. 27 CLASS 1A Girls’ Semifinals Elba ( (25-6) vs. Marion County (20-13), 9 a.m. Loachapoka (25-10) (15-8) vs. […]
Duke’s ‘Dirty Work’ for Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Senior center proves there’s life after departure of 6-9 star Phillips, helps defending state champion Jacksonville return to Final Four in his way By Joe Medley Ethan Duke matter-of-factly notes he’s not 6-foot-9, like the guy he replaced in Jacksonville’s starting lineup. While Tennessee commit Cade Phillips sharpens his game at Link Academy in […]
Calhoun County Baseball
Calhoun County, AL – Defending champion Oxford voted top seed, Alexandria No. 2; contingencies laid out for potential inclement weather, date and site for final Editor’s note: Tickets for the Calhoun County baseball tournament are $6 per day and can be purchased only on GoFan. By Joe Medley The only question left from Sunday’s seeding meeting […]
Prep Sports Roundup for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Jacksonville’s Broom, Piedmont’s Odam selected to play in Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game; Piedmont, Ragland score victories in baseball; Ohatchee wins one, loses one Jacksonville’s John Broom and Piedmont’s Alex Odam have been selected to play in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star basketball game. For Broom, it’s a chance to play on his future home court. The […]
Spring Sports Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Oxford scores victory in battle of Calhoun County softball powers; Alexandria baseball keeps rolling with victory over Cherokee County Reagan Sander and Kaelyn Crossley had two hits and scored two runs apiece, and Oxford beat Alexandria 9-2 in softball action at Choccolocco Park on Thursday. Emma Tims-Beccera, Adajiah Wilson and Chloe Hulsey […]
Let There Be Light
Anniston, AL – Donoho debuts lights on its baseball field in Feb. 28 season opener; addition will allow the Falcons to do many more things within their program By Al Muskewitz The Donoho baseball program steps into a new era when it opens its season Feb. 28 and it goes beyond just playing in a new […]
Jax Going Back for More
Jacksonville, AL – Defending champion Golden Eagles going back to Class 4A Final Four after beating Etowah in Northeast Regional finals; Broom named MVP By Al Muskewitz The ‘Ville is going back to the ‘ham looking to bring back another ‘ship. Jacksonville earned a return trip to the Class 4A Final Four, where it won the school’s […]
‘Best Seat to a Great Career’ for Piedmont
Jacksonville, AL – Personal side, emotions show after Odam plays his last for Piedmont, father/coach in Northeast Regional loss to Plainview By Joe Medley Neither Jonathan nor Alex Odam are much for speeches, at least not for public consumption, but Jonathan’s nervous left leg spoke Thursday. It told of a father who had just coached the last […]