Carter Shines as Oxford Dominates Bob Jones 39-0 in Playoff Opener
Carter leads the say as Oxford puts up ‘one of the most solid performances we’ve had all year’ while opening the playoffs with a rout of Bob Jones. OXFORD — Savannah Carter accounted for 171 yards in total offense and four touchdowns, and Oxford opened the AHSAA flag football playoffs with a 39-0 victory […]
Winston’s 449 Yards, Seven TDs Power Randolph County; Beason’s 303-Yard Night Leads Alexandria as Piedmont Earns 600th Win
Winston rambles for 449 yards, seven TDs as Randolph County advances. Beason rumbles 303 yards with four TDs in Alexandria rout. Piedmont bags program’s 600th victory, and Handley rolls. Thursday playoff scores AHSAA Class 6A Parker 42, Oxford 21, FINAL AHSAA Class 4A Alexandria 47, Fayette County 20, FINAL Good Hope 28, Cherokee County 26, […]
Playoff Schedule Shifts Ahead of Rain Threat
The threat of Friday rain has prompted reschedulings for several high school football playoff games this week. Here is the up-to-date slate. Football playoffs Editor’s note: The threat of rain on Friday has caused several games to move from Friday to Thursday or go with earlier kickoffs on Friday. Please notify Joe Medley, joe@wrightmediacorp.com, of […]
Local Teams Gear Up for Playoff Battles and Winter Sports Action | Nov. 3–8 Highlights
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Nov. 3-8. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football playoffs Editor’s note: All games Nov. 7. Coaches, please notify Joe Medley, joe@wrightmediacorp.com, of any date changes. AHSAA CLASS 6A Oxford at Parker AHSAA CLASS 5A Sipsey Valley at Central-Clay Jacksonville at Ramsay […]
2025-26 Jax State Basketball Schedules Announced
2025-26 schedules for Jacksonville State University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. Home games in all-capital letters. Jax State men (1-0) Nov. 3: OAKWOOD, W, 117-63 Nov. 10: REINHARDT, 11 a.m. Nov. 14: COASTAL CAROLINA, 6 p.m. Nov. 19: SOUTH ALABAMA, 6 p.m. Nov. 24: at Arkansas State, 7 p..m. Nov. 26: vs. North Dakota State […]
JCA’s Miller and Grandson Lee Eye One Last Ride in CFA Championship Return
JCA’s Miller, grandson Lee eye final game together as coach and QB, perhaps Miller’s final game as head coach after Thunder downs Cornerstone to earn return trip to CFA final. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Noah Lee has one more football game to play for Jacksonville Christian Academy, one more game to play for his […]
Local Teams Set for Playoffs; JCA Returns to CFA Championship
AHSAA first-round playoff matchups for area teams, plus pairing for JCA’s CFA championship game return. Next week’s matchups AHSAA CLASS 6A Oxford at Parker AHSAA CLASS 5A Sipsey Valley at Central-Clay Jacksonville at Ramsay AHSAA CLASS 4A Fultondale at Anniston Fayette County at Alexandria Cherokee County at Good Hope Bibb County at Handley AHSAA CLASS […]
Piedmont Finishes Regular Season Undefeated for Second Straight Year; Westbrook Christian, Ranburne Close Out Strong
Piedmont finishes regular season unbeaten for second year in a row. Westbrook Christian rolls into playoffs 9-1, and Ranburne finishes with a victory over Spring Garden. This week’s area scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. 30 Florence 12, Oxford 11, FINAL Anniston 18, Jacksonville 3, FINAL Cedar Bluff 35, Donoho 19, FINAL Cleburne County 27, White Plains 14, […]
Pleasant Valley Rallies to Capture Third Straight Class 2A State Championship
Birmingham, AL – Pleasant Valley rallies after falling in first set, sweeps next three to take third consecutive Class 2A state title. By Joe Medley Much like the past three years of Pleasant Valley volleyball history, the Raiders rallied from one down to win three straight Thursday. Ellie Patterson recorded a match-high 15 kills, and […]
Anniston Finishes Perfect Regular Season, Defeats Jacksonville 18-3
Three years after watching another Anniston team go unbeaten in regular season, Anniston downs Jacksonville, will take a 10-0 record into playoffs. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Anniston’s dreams lie beyond the regular season, but 10-0 has a nice ring to it. Their first unbeaten regular season since 2022 also means the Bulldogs get to […]