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Demetrius’ Dunk

Munford’s Demetrius Norwood (1) goes up for a rebound in the first half against Ohatchee.

Calhoun County, AL – Norwood’s second career dunk sparks Munford over Ohatchee; Odam, Wilson key Piedmont’s comeback; Crook continues climbing state girls scoring list, and more THURSDAY’S BOYS GAMES Donoho 51, Coosa Christian 38 Etowah 69, Cherokee County 68 (OT) Hokes Bluff at Saks Jacksonville Christian 68, Gaylesville 46 Jasper 70, Faith Christian 37 Munford 58, Ohatchee 44 […]

ASWA Basketball Poll

Oxford’s girls, fresh off of becoming back-to-back Calhoun County champions last week, check in at No. 8 in Class 6A in this week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association poll.

Calhoun County, AL – Here’s this week’s high school basketball poll. Alabama Sports Writers Association members around the state nominate teams for consideration, and ASWA leadership selects teams from nominations: GIRLS CLASS 6A 1. Hazel Green (25-0) 2. Mortimer Jordan (19-6) 3. Hillcrest-Tuscaloosa (19-5) 4. McGill-Toolen (22-5) 5. Carver-Montgomery (20-2) 6. Huffman (22-3) 7. Gadsden City […]

‘If it ain’t broke … ‘

Long-time Piedmont defensive coordinator James Blanchard, former Alabama secretary of state John Merrill and former Piedmont head football coach Steve Smith pose for a picture during one of the school’s five state-championship celebrations. (Submitted photo)

Piedmont, AL – Blanchard, Smith’s defensive coordinator for 17 years, elevated to interim head coach, ‘definitely’ interested in becoming full-time replacement By Joe Medley Congratulatory calls came like a hurry-up offense at James Blanchard on Wednesday … family, friends, fellow coaches and former Alabama secretary of state John Merrill. “He just congratulated me and said […]

Big-shot Bussey

White Plains coach Chris Randall talks to his team during a timeout in the Wildcats’ victory over Cherokee County on Tuesday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

White Plains, AL – White Plains senior comes up biggest in fourth quarter as Wildcats down Cherokee County in confidence-building victory TUESDAY’S BOYS GAMES Anniston at Westminster Christian, ppd., Saturday Alexandria 73, Lincoln 48 Donoho 65, Wadley 64 Faith Christian 67, ASD 55 Glencoe 61, Ohatchee 40 Handley 71, Talladega 43 Jacksonville 72, Cleburne County 28 […]

Warriors Find Groove

Warriors find groove

Calhoun County, AL – Cherokee County picks up defense in second half, pulls away from White Plains to stay unbeaten in area; Wildcats hope to clinch third in area Thursday TUESDAY’S GIRLS GAMES Alexandria 51, Lincoln 40 Beulah 49, Randolph County 45 Cherokee County 52, White Plains 34 Douglas 37, Southside 34 Handley 48, Talladega 41 […]

2023 Softball Calhoun County Schedule

2023 Softball

Calhoun County, AL – Here is the 2023 high school softball schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County; will be updated as schedules are made available Feb. 16 Alexandria at Oxford Feb. 17 Oxford at Leeds Tournament Feb. 20 Oxford at Arab Wellborn at Faith Christian Feb. 21 Lincoln at Oxford Weaver at Cleburne […]

2023 Soccer Calhoun County Schedule

2023 Soccer

Calhoun County, AL –Here is the high school soccer schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County; all dates doubleheaders unless noted; will be updated when schedules are made available Feb. 7 Cherokee County at Donoho Feb. 9 Munford girls at Faith Christian (McClellan) Feb. 10 Fort Payne girls vs. Donoho (Choccolocco) White Plains vs. […]

Pleasant Hosts?

Pleasant Valley’s Kolby Battles passes Jesse Gannaway as Cedar Bluffs M.J. Adams (15) and Dylan Kinard defend. (Photo by Krista Larkin)

Pleasant Valley, AL – Pleasant Valley’s boys, girls split with Cedar Bluff, eye Munford then much bigger area games with Ranburne on Friday  By Joe Medley Some nights, a head coach just has to shrug, and Brad Hood did Monday. “There was a lid on it,” he said after his Pleasant Valley boys fell 55-45 to visiting […]

Oxford Going Pro

Oxford going pro

Oxford, AL – Oxford could get its first professional team if City Council OKs bringing softball’s Vipers to Choccolocco Park By Al Muskewitz Rick Schiffhauer made a trip to Choccolocco Park a couple months ago. He fell in love with the facility and liked the people he was dealing with enough to know he wanted to […]

2023 Baseball Calhoun County Schedule

2023 Baseball

Calhoun County, AL – Here is the 2023 high school baseball schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County; will be updated when schedules are made available Feb. 16 Ragland at White Plains Feb. 17 Jacksonville at Southside Oxford vs. Hartselle at Vestavia Feb. 18 Oxford, Bob Jones at Hoover Piedmont, North Jackson at Westbrook Christian […]