Rippa’s 52-Yard Walk-Off Field Goal Lifts Jax State Over Sam Houston State, Keeps Gamecocks Perfect in CUSA Play
Rippa delivers a walk-off field goal, and Jax State holds off winless Sam Houston State to go to 2-0 in CUSA play. HOUSTON — Garrison Rippa kicked a 52-yard field goal as time expired, and Jacksonville State held off winless Sam Houston State 29-27 in Conference USA play Thursday, The Gamecocks improved to 3-3 overall […]
Weaver Earns Homecoming Victory; Westbrook Christian’s Smith Achieves 300th Career Win
Weaver gets homecoming victory, first victory under interim head coach. Westbrook Christian’s Smith records 300th career victory. Also, victories for Piedmont, Glencoe, Pleasant Valley, Alexandria, Cherokee County, Anniston and Jacksonville. This week’s scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. 9 Randolph County 56, B.B. Comer 12 Coosa Christian 41, Cold Springs 8 FRIDAY, Oct. 10 Alexandria 56, Ashville 13, […]
Alexandria, Jacksonville, and Faith Christian Celebrate Senior Night Victories; Pleasant Valley Battles Hard at DAR
Alexandria, Jacksonville and Faith Christian enjoy victorious senior nights. Also, a report from Pleasant Valley. ALEXANDRIA — The Valley Cubs celebrated senior night by sweeping Pell City, 25-23, 25-16, 25-12. Alexandria honored seniors Kylie Jeffers, Sophie Martin and Charlie Parris. The Valley Cub’s top performers: — Jeffers: six kills, one dig, two blocks, two aces. […]
Alabama High School Football: Week 8 Scores and Highlights
High school football scores from around Alabama, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. THURSDAY. Oct. 9 Baldwin Co. 56, Murphy 0 Banks Aca. 48, Clarke Prep 20 Coosa Chr. 41, Cold Springs 8 Crenshaw Chr. 40, Lakeside 0 Florence 43, Grissom 0 Greensboro 46, Wilcox Central 14 Hazel Green 47, Lee-Huntsville 15 Holly […]
Wellborn Dedicates Jeff Smith Field, Celebrates with 40-22 Win Over Ohatchee
After Wellborn dedicates Jeff Smith Field on The Hill, Panthers punctuate long-time coach’s special night with 40-22 victory over Ohatchee. By Joe Medley WELLBORN — The night that saw Wellborn High School dedicate Jeff Smith Field on the Hill went perfectly for the guest of honor. The Panthers got a touchdown apiece from Aziah Amberson, […]
Undefeated Anniston Tops Cherokee County, Gives Ailing Coach Reason to Smile
Undefeated Anniston makes ailing coach feel better with key Class 4A, Region 6 victory over Cherokee County. By Joe Medley ANNISTON — Fifth-ranked Anniston had the right medicine for its ailing head football coach Friday. Kyree Lewis’ blocked punt, short recovery and return for a touchdown to the Bulldogs started, and key Tariq Judkins’ fumble […]
Alexandria, Oxford Set for Third Straight Calhoun County Volleyball Final
Top seed Alexandria, No. 2 Oxford head into Monday’s Calhoun County volleyball final with something to prove. By Joe Medley WELLBORN — There’s a theme headed into Monday’s Calhoun County volleyball title rematch … something to prove. Top seed Alexandria and No. 2 Oxford held serve during Saturday’s action, with the Valley Cubs sweeping No. […]
Taylor’s Triple Threat: Oxford Tops Pell City; Alexandria, Piedmont, and More Celebrate Big Wins
Taylor scores three TDs on returns as Oxford downs Pell City. Alexandria, Piedmont, Westbrook Christian, Glencoe, Pleasant Valley, Jacksonville, Central-Clay, Ranburne and Munford victorious. This week’s scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. 2 Coosa Christian 58, Cleveland 13, FINAL FRIDAY, Oct. 3 Alexandria 39, Hokes Bluff 21, FINAL Anniston 20, Cherokee County 13, FINAL Central-Clay 21, Elmore County […]
Friday Night Lights: Alabama High School Football Scores for October 2–3
High school football scores from around Alabama, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. THURSDAY, Oct. 2 Ashford 22, Straughn 10 Chickasaw 55, Central-Hayneville 8 Coosa Chr. 58, Cleveland 13 Dale Co. 35, Opp 21 Falkville 57, Decatur Heritage 16 Florence 21, James Clemens 17 Hartselle 24, Cullman 0 Loachapoka 58, Central-Coosa 6 New […]
Weaver Head Coach Ken Cofer Steps Down Just Before Scheduled Return
Six days after CCBOE voted to let him return to work after suspension, coach who led Weaver to its first playoff berth since 2018 steps aside. By Joe Medley Nearly a year ago, Ken Cofer felt the cooler splash of joy after coaching Weaver to its first playoff appearance in six years. On Tuesday, the […]