Defense, Kicking Woes Cost Jax State in Loss at Georgia Southern
Defense, kicking game struggle as Jax State comes back, then surrenders fourth-quarter lead to fall at Georgia Southern. STATESBORO, GA — For the fourth time in as many trips to Georgia Southern, Jax State departed Allen E. Paulson Stadium Saturday night with a case of the Statesboro Blues. The host Eagles overcame a fourth-quarter […]
Area Teams Gear Up for Packed Week of Sports, Sept. 15–20
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Sept. 15-20. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Sept. 18 Central-Clay at Sylacauga FRIDAY, Sept. 19 Oneonta at Alexandria Anniston at Hokes Bluff White Plains at Cherokee County Booker T. Washington at Cleburne County Susan Moore at Coosa Christian Winterboro […]
LeCroy-Hughston Duo Sets Final-Round Record, Wins 46th Sunny King Charity Classic
The team of LeCroy-Hughston matches the final-round scoring record at 15 under par, pulls away for four-stroke victory in 46th Sunny King Charity Classic. By Joe Medley ANNISTON — Jacob LeCroy’s 2-year-old dog Waylon waited excitedly for LeCroy and teammate Harrison Hughston to finish Sunday’s final round of the 46th Sunny King Charity Classic. However […]
Alexandria Edges Oxford in Five-Set Thriller; Weaver Victorious in Area Play
Alexandria edges Oxford in a five-set thriller at Oxford. Weaver victorious in Class 3A, Area 9 play. OXFORD — Sophie Martin turned in eight kills and 34 assists, and Alexandria won a five-set thriller at Oxford on Monday, 25-15, 25-15, 18-25, 20-25, 15-11. Alexandria’s top performers: — Charlee Parris: seven kills, two assists, 16 […]
Calhoun County: Packed Week of High School Sports: Sept. 8–13
High school sports events for area teams for the week of Sept.8-13. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Feb. 11 Cleburne County at Talladega FRIDAY, Sept. 12 Alexandria at Anniston Marbury at Central-Clay Cherokee County at Etowah Falkville at Coosa Christian Wadley at Donoho Wellborn at Glencoe St. James at Handley Hokes […]
Jacksonville State Beats the Odds in Kelly’s First Two Games
Two games into Jacksonville State’s Kelly era, Gamecocks have beaten odds twice and the Conference USA favorite. JACKSONVILLE —- Jacksonville State football stands two games into the Charles Kelly era, and the Gamecocks have overperformed. Show them a prognosticator, and they’ll show you a shrug. Jax State did it when they led 20.5-point favorite Central […]
Wood, Chandler, and Brooks-Clay Teams Share Lead at Buddy Moore Charity Tournament
Wood-Wood, Chandler-Chandler and Brooks-Clay lead going into Sunday’s final round of 18th Buddy Moore Charity tournament. By Brandt Locklier ANNISTON — A father-son team of Robin and Caden Wood shot a blistering 60 in Saturday’s early morning tee time and then had to wait to see if the lead would hold up at the 18th annual […]
Alexandria, Oxford, and Pleasant Valley Compete at Supreme Courts Tournament
Alexandria, Oxford and Pleasant Vallay take their case to the Supreme Courts in Guntersville. GUNTERSVILLE — Alexandria went 2-2 in the Tournament of Champions at Supreme Courts on Saturday, beating Hewitt Trussville 25-23, 27-29, 15-13, falling to Brentwood (Tenn.) 14-25, 15-25, beating Cherokee (Ga.) 25-11, 25-17 and falling to Cherokee County 25-22, 18-25, 6-15. […]
Beason, Salster Shine as Alexandria, Pleasant Valley, Piedmont, and Wellborn Roll to Big Wins
Beason leads Alexandria past WP. Pleasant Valley ups to 3-0. Piedmont, Wellborn roll. Also, wins for Anniston, Central-Clay, Cherokee County, Glencoe, Handley, Hokes Bluff, Hope Christian, Ranburne, Spring Garden and Westbrook Christian. This week’s scoreboard THURSDAY, Feb. 4 Coosa Christian 47, Southeastern 6 FRIDAY, Sept. 5 Alexandria 41, White Plains 6, FINAL Anniston 43, Ashville […]
Oxford Bounces Back With Dominant 45-7 Win Over Shades Valley
After opening with losses to Central-Carrollton and Moody, Oxford finds itself with 45-7 rout of Shades Valley to open region play. By Joe Medley OXFORD — Oxford’s defense sought to prove itself after two rough weeks to open the season Friday. Maddox Mims’ shrugoff and rebound happened within the game. Mims rebounded from an early […]