Weaver Boys & Girls Dominate Trimatch at Wellborn
Weaver boys, girls sweep trimatch with Wellborn, Oxford. Coaches: Please report results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com as soon as possible after matches. Cover photo: Weaver’s Baleigh Brown tries to pin Wellborn’s Kaydence Bowman during Thursday’s trimatch at Wellborn. (Photo by Brad Campbelll/sport-shutter.com) WELLBORN — Weaver’s boys and girls swept a trimatch at Wellborn on Thursday. The […]
Alexander Hits 2,000 Career Points as Oxford, Jacksonville, PV, and Piedmont Notch Big Wins
One night after making his college signing, Oxford’s Alexander crosses major career scoring milestone. Kelly, Scoggins heat up for Jacksonville’s boys, and Piedmont opens with a victory. PV boys 3-0, and Oxford girls 6-1. Alexandria splits with Ashville. OXFORD — A day after marking his signing to play for Belmont University, Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander […]
From Seventh-Grade Prayer to Jax State QB: JCA’s Noah Lee Signs with the Gamecocks
JCA’s Lee prayed for size as a seventh-grader. Six years and one foot later, the Jax State signee eyes the next chapter as a Jax State quarterback. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Noah Lee’s grandfather took the occasion of his grandson’s signing ceremony Thursday to share one of Lee’s long-ago prayers. Then a 5-foot-4 seventh-grader […]
Jax State Signs 25 in Early Class as Kelly Prioritizes High School Talent
JACKSONVILLE — Jax State signed added 25 high school signees in the early signing period for football Wednesday, including 17 three-star prospects. The three-star list includes Jacksonville Christian quarterback Noah Lee and Piedmont wide receiver Rollie Pinto. Lee, one of two quarterbacks signed, will have his signing ceremony Thursday at JCA, and Pinto will have […]
Oxford Stars Sign Division I: Alexander, Taylor, Wynn & Britt Celebrate Emotional Milestones
Oxford standouts Alexander, Taylor, Wynn and Britt celebrate their signings in emotional ceremony. By Joe Medley OXFORD — All four Oxford signees Wednesday had a story to tell, but the next chapter reads the same for each … a chance to play Division I college sports. Basketball point guard Jaylen Alexander (Belmont) and three football […]
Ohatchee Hitter Alanah Fitch Signs with Gadsden State After Elite Eight Run
After moving to hitter and leading Ohatchee back to the Elite Eight this past season, Fitch signs with Gadsden State Community College. OHATCHEE — Alanah Fitch proved herself as a hitter while helping Ohatchee make yet another Elite Eight appearance this past season, and she’ll get the chance to prove herself as a college volleyball […]
Alexander, Wheeler & Kelley Shine: Area Teams Stack Wins; Ranburne Beats Buzzer, Jacksonville Girls Improve to 5–1
Alexander leads Oxford boys past Hoover. Wheeler shoots Alexandria boys to win in OT. Kelley powers Jacksonville boys, and Ware clutch for Cleburne County. PV boys now 2-0, Glencoe boys roll, and Raburne gets a buzzer beater. Jacksonville girls up to 5-1. HOOVER — Jaylen Alexander hit all 11 of his free throws on […]
Pleasant Valley Opens Herbert Era With Win; Lee, Hudson Lead JCA; White Plains Improves to 5-1; Donoho Takes OT Thriller; Weaver, JCA Girls Roll
Pleasant Valley wins in Herbert’s debut as Raiders’ head coach. Lee, Hudson power JCA. White Plains boys up to 5-1. Donoho wins in OT. Marks, Miles power Weaver girls, and JCA girls 4-0. WEAVER — Pleasant Valley’s Marcus Herbert era began with a victory Monday. Jake Barnwell hit a long 3-pointer with 5.4 seconds […]
Area High Schools Set for Full Week of Competition: Dec. 1–6 Sports Schedule
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Dec. 1-6. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Super 7 schedule Birmingham, Protective Stadium WEDNESDAY, Dec. 3 Class 1A/5A Girls’ Flag Championship Moody (21-3) vs. Montgomery Catholic (21-4), Wed., Dec. 3, 11 a.m. Class 6A/7A Girls’ Flag Championship Vestavia Hills […]
JSU Clinches Second Straight Home CUSA Championship Behind Creel and Rippa
Creel’s big performance, Rippa’s game-winning field goal earn Jax State right to host CUSA Championship for the second year in a row. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Make it two years in a row that Jacksonville State will play host the CUSA Championship. Quarterback Caden Creel accounted for 347 yards in total offense and three […]