Glencoe Reaches 35 Wins, Munford Hits 30 as Four Area Volleyball Teams Earn Victories
Glencoe reaches 35 victories on the season, and Munford reaches 30. Jacksonville, Pleasant Valley victorious. Serving and receiving around Thursday’s area high school volleyball action: GLENCOE: The Yellow Jackets defeated Alexandria 25-15, 25-20, 12-25, 16-25, 15-7 to move to 35-10 on the year. Glencoe’s statistics: — Millie Chambless; six kills, six blocks. — Avery Barkley:15 […]
AHSAA Upholds Jacksonville Football Penalties, Playoff Ban and Coaching Suspensions
The AHSAA Central Board had voted to uphold penalties levied against Jacksonville High School’s football program, including restrictive probation with playoff ban for this season and one-year suspensions for head coach Jeremy Sullivan and volunteer assistant Phileepae Holloway. Statement from Jacksonville principal Jonathan Skinner: “Jacksonville High School is disappointed with the Central Board’s decision to […]
Jax State Edges Kennesaw State 27-26 on Garrison Rippa’s Late Field Goal
Clutch kicker comes through again after rare miss earlier this season, lifts Jax State to 27-26 victory at Kennesaw State. KENNESAW, Ga. — Garrison Rippa has hit five game-winning field goals for Jax State, but his latest one was redemption. Rippa hit a 33-yard field goal with 52 seconds left, and Jax State survived a […]
McKibbin Celebrates 900th Career Win as Local Volleyball Teams Pick Up Key Victories
Oxford’s McKibbin recognized for reaching 900th career victory prior to adding another one. Donoho clinches area hosting rights, Jacksonville, Munford and Glencoe victorious. A major coaching milestone marks a busy night of area high school volleyball: OXFORD: Fresh off of coaching her team to its second consecutive Calhoun County title Monday, Oxford coach Wendy McKibbin […]
Oxford Repeats as Calhoun County Volleyball Champion Behind Thomas, Bonilla
Led by two-time MVP Thomas and outstanding defensive player Bonilla, Oxford finishes strong to repeat as Calhoun County volleyball champion. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Wendy McKibbin lives in the here and now. If she errs on a side, it’s understatement. That’s why the veteran Oxford coach genuinely doesn’t know how many Calhoun County volleyball […]
Alexandria, Oxford Set for Calhoun County Volleyball Championship Rematch
Top seed Alexandria, defending champion and No. 2 Oxford advance to rematch of last year’s county final. Calhoun County Tournament SATURDAY, Oct. 3 At Wellborn High School No. 5 Jacksonville def. No. 12 Saks No. 4 Pleasant Valley def. No. 13 Wellborn No. 6 Donoho def. No. 11 Jacksonville Christian No. 8 Piedmont def. No. […]
Area High School Sports Schedule for Oct. 5-10
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 5-Oct. 10. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Oct. 9 Alexandria at Anniston Lincoln at Central-Clay Cherokee County at Sardis Cleburne County at Handley Decatur Heritage at Coosa Christian Glencoe at Holly Pond Hokes Bluff at Vinemont Leeds at […]
Hughston’s Clutch Finish Powers LeCroy-Hughston to Back-to-Back Sunny King Titles
Hughston’s clutch putt on No. 15, eagle No. 17 key his and LeCroy’s late rally to win 48th Sunny King Charity Classic. By Joe Medley ANNISTON — Jacob LeCroy warned everyone. After starring in his and partner Harrion Hughston’s historic 19-under-par round at Cider Ridge during Saturday’s second round of the 48th Sunny King Charity […]
Jacksonville to Appeal Football Sanctions to AHSAA Central Board
Turned down at the District 6 level, Jacksonville officials eye appeal of football sanctions to AHSAA’s Central Board. By Joe Medley Jacksonville’s appeal of AHSAA penalties for the school’s football program was denied at the District 6 level on Wednesday, so school officials will take their appeal to the Central Board on Oct. 8. Jacksonville […]
Wellborn Wins Thriller Over Ohatchee; Alexandria, Cleburne County Stay Unbeaten
Wellborn, Ohatchee add another classic to growing rivalry. Beason, Wheeler lead Alexandria past Central-Clay, White Plains has first three-game winning streak in 15 years, and Cleburne County 6-0 for first time in 19 years. Jacksonville, Westbrook and Hokes Bluff roll. (Will be updated as details from more games become available) This week’s scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. […]