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Alexandria Powers Past Oxford to Claim Third Straight Calhoun County Softball Title

Shades of gray

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

Spring roundup

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

Spring roundup

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

ASWA rankings

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

Spring roundup

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 […]

Ducar Goes the Distance as Jacksonville Wins; No. 1 Piedmont Dominates Doubleheader

Spring roundup

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

Oxford senior point guard Jaylen Alexander was MVP of the Class 6A state tournament, Alabama MVP of the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game, Gatorade player of the year for Alabama. He was an easy first-team All-State selection, as voted by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. The ASWA will announce players of the year by classification and Mr. Basketball on April 14. (Photo by Joe Medley/East Alabama Sports Today)

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 […]