Dynasty Continues: Weaver Girls Rise Again as Alexandria Boys Reclaim County Title
Alexandria’s boys edge defending champion Weaver, and Weaver’s girls hold off up-and-coming Alexandria. By Joe Medley ALEXANDRIA — Alexandria’s boys and Weaver’s girls came away as Calhoun County wrestling champions Monday. Alexandria’s boys rolled up 199 points and edged defending champion Weaver (187). Weaver’s girls made it three county championships in a row, beating Alexandria […]
JCA Girls Surge to 11-1 as Ranburne Wins Thriller and White Plains Boys Take Charge
Jacksonville Christian’s girls down Spring Garden, reach 11-1. Ranburne girls top LaFayette, and White Plains’ boys down Lincoln. SPRING GARDEN — Modasti Carr led the way with 20 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, and Jacksonville Christian’s girls downed Spring Garden 58-49 on Monday in area play. JCA improved to 11-1 while completing a […]
Calhoun County Area High School Sports Preview: Jan. 5–10
Calhoun County, AL – A full week of competition is on tap for area high school teams as basketball schedules stay packed and wrestling ramps up with major tournaments. From rivalry matchups on the hardwood to the debut of the new Calhoun County wrestling mat at Alexandria, student-athletes across the region will be busy testing […]
Alexandria Boys, Girls Sweep Rumble in the Jungle, Build Momentum Ahead of County Tournament
Alexandria boys, girls sweep Rumble in the Jungle at Cleburne County, get a shot of confidence going forward. By Joe Medley HEFLIN — Alexandria’s boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams came away with more than matching Rumble in the Jungle first-place trophies Saturday. With the Calhoun County Tournament looming Monday on their home floor and bigger […]
Weaver Boys, Girls Sweep Championships at Orange Beach Makos Mayhem Invitational; Bearcats Claim Both MVWs
Weaver’s boys, girls sweep to championships at Orange Beach Makos Mayhem Invitational. Bearcats claim both MVWs. ORANGE BEACH — Weaver’s boys and girls swept to first-place finishes at the Makos Mayhem Invitational on Saturday. The boys rolled up 220 points. Bayside Academy took second with 112.5. The Bearcats got first-place finishes from Peyton Andrews […]
Taylor Reaches 1,000 as Jacksonville Wins; JCA Sweeps Saks; Wheeler Fuels Alexandria Boys
Jacksonville’s Taylor surpasses career milestone in victory. JCA sweeps Saks, and Wheeler’s hot hand leads way for Alexandria boys. JACKSONVILLE — Jayci Taylor surpassed a career milestone, and Jacksonville’s girls came away victorious Saturday. Taylor led the way with 17 points, 19 rebounds and two assists, and the Golden Eagles edged visiting Minor 49-47. […]
Weaver Sweeps St. John Paul II Invitational as Area Teams Shine Across Weekend Wrestling Tournaments
Weaver boys, girls win tournaments at St. John Paul II; Cleburne County, Ranburne and White Plains go 1-2-3 at Ranburne Bulldogs Invitational; Alexandria boys, girls take second in Otis Weatherly Duals. MADISON — Wea Weaver’s girls won the inaugural St, John Paul II Invitational on Friday, and the boys won the Jayson Spencer Invitational […]
Romano’s Buzzer-Beater Lifts Oxford Boys; Anniston, White Plains Shine in Holiday Tourneys, Oxford Girls Win in OT
Romano clutch as Oxford boys edge Jonesboro for eighth consecutive win. Anniston, White Plains victorious in Christmas tourneys. Oxford girls win in OT. JASPER — Cooper Romano hit a putback at the buzzer, and Oxford’s boys downed Jonesboro (Ga.) 54-52 on Saturday in the City of Jasper Christmas Classic. The game-winning putback was Romano’s […]
More Than a Game: Jax State Downs Rival Troy, Continues Historic FBS Rise
Jax State’s victory over long-time rival Troy in IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl more than a game. It’s an occasion, wrapped in the narrative of program’s fast FBS start. MONTGOMERY — Narratives have a way of luring the tempted to fool’s gold, but the narrative of Jax State’s early success in FBS football matches the […]
Wheeler Shoots Alexandria Past White Plains as Area Teams Post Big Wins
Wheeler shoots Alexandria past White Plains. Oxford,Jacksonville, Anniston, Westbrook Christian, Cleburne County and Coosa Christian victorious. Westbrook, Jacksonville, Alexandria, Anniston, Oxford, Saks and Ranburne girls win. ALEXANDRIA — Cole Wheeler hit four 3-pointers on the way to 15 points, and Alexandria’s boys picked up an area victory, 50-43 over White Plains. Eli Kirby and […]