Former Oxford Standout Sam Robertson Drafted by Mets; Two JSU Pitchers Selected; Shed Long Named AAPB All-Star
Oxford, AL – Former Oxford standout, key figure on 2023 state-championship team, selected by the New York Mets; two Gamecocks picked; Jacksonville grad Long an AAPB all-star Sam Robertson, all-state shortstop for Oxford’s 2023 Class 6A state championship baseball team, went in the 17th round of the Major League Baseball draft to the New York […]
Pinto to Jax State
Piedmont’s record-setting wide receiver follows through on lifelong dream, commits via social media to be a Gamecock. By Joe Medlley Home is a slogan for Jacksonville State University, and it’s a feeling for Rollie Pinto. The rising senior Piedmont wide receiver has followed Jax State football for years and plans to make good on his […]
Bear Pokes Back
LeCroy answers friend Wells’ good-natured challenge with a tournament-low 67 in final round to win Trail Championship, bag third win of 2025 Calhoun County Tour. By Joe Medley SILVER LAKES — Jacob LeCroy’s sometimes scramble teammate poked the bear coming into Sunday’s final round of the RTJ-Trail Championship. The bear poked back. LeCroy shot the […]
’25 Prep Football Schedules for Calhoun County
Will be located in the ticker on the EASportsToday.com home page, atop the featured box. Will be updated with scores throughout the season. Corrections: email joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Editor’s note: Home games capitalized. * for region games. CLASS 4A, REGION 6 Aug. 22: Open Aug. 29: at Jacksonville Sept. 5: WHITE PLAINS* Sept. 12: at Anniston* Sept. […]
Wigington’s Chip-In Magic on No. 12 Seals First Win of 2025 Calhoun County Tour
Wigington’s chip-in on No. 12 proves decisive in final-round battle with Calvert, and defending champion gets his first victory on ’25 Calhoun County Tour. By Joe Medley GLENCOE — The calendar turns to July on Tuesday. Around the Calhoun County Golf Tour, call it ‘Twig’ Time. Gary Wigington receives the champion’s trophy after winning the […]
Wigington Takes Lead at Etowah County Open with 5-Under 66
Seeking his first victory on the 2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour, reigning Tour champion Wigington appears right on schedule with 5-under 66 to lead at Briarmeade. By Joe Medley GLENCOE — Gary Wigington calls his 2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour season “disappointing so far,” but he has a way of showing that disappointment is […]
Monster Start in Oxford
Rain cools Choccolocco Monsters with a 3-1 leads Friday, but Brooks’ power, strong pitching and defense have helped to key 11-2 start. By Joe Medley OXFORD — Only a lightning show and field-drenching downpour could cool the Choccolocco Monsters on Friday. Choccolocco Park’s lightning alarms rang out in the middle of the seventh inning, […]
Tee Times Set for Saturday’s First Round of the Etowah Open
Etowah County, AL – Tee times for Saturday’s first round of the Etowah Open, the fifth points even of the 2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour. (At The Links at Briarmeade) 7:50 a.m.: Bob Eaton, Mark McCaig, Ted Heim. 8 a.m.: Russell Spencer, Phillip Eades, T.J. Daugherty, Gary Singleton. 8:10 a.m.: Caden Wood, Robin Wood. 8:20 […]
2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour: Points Standings Through Four Events
Calhoun County, AL – Points and statistics for the 2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour through four points events. The Tour’s next event is the Etowah County Open, Saturday and Sunday at The Links at Briarmeade. Compiled by Brant Locklier (lock0718@yahoo.com) 2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour (Winners in parenthesis) March 29-30 Anniston City Championship, Cane Creek […]
Daughertys Edge Wigingtons by One Stroke to Win Anniston’s Parent-Child Tournament
Kevin-Landen Daugherty edge Gary-Peyton Wigington by one stroke, win ACC’s Parent-Child tourney, exorcise a demon from years ago. ANNISTON — Kevin and Landen Daugherty shot 63-65—128 and won the annual Parent-Child Tournament at Anniston Country Club. They entered the final round tied with Gary and Peyton Wigington and shot a 5-under-par 65 to win […]