Loyal to the End
Oxford, AL – More than a year after committing, Oxford’s record-setting Mims holds true to form and signs to play under Brohm at Louisville. By: Joe Medley What Oxford High School had in three seasons with Mason Mims as its starting quarterback showed on an overhead screen during Wednesday’s ceremony to celebrate his signing with […]
Jax State Signees
Jacksonville, AL – Gamecocks add nine high school seniors on first day of early signing period, including Southside DL McCade Wright. Jax State coach Rich Rodriguez announced the newest members of the 2025 Jax State football team following the December signing period on Wednesday. The class includes nine high school seniors, four on offense and […]
Lee’s Path
Pleasant Valley, AL – She found a fit and opportunity at Pleasant Valley, turned it into a chance to play college softball at Marion Military Institute. By Joe Medley A shorter drive prompted Haylie Lee to change high schools, and drive has won her the chance to play college softball. The Pleasant Valley senior pitcher/infielder celebrated […]
Rollie’s Record
Piedmont, AL – In a year, Piedmont’s Pinto goes from ACL injury to state record holder for single-season receiving yards. By Joe Medley Watching Rollie Pinto become a state record holder this season leaves one to wonder, what could’ve been last year and what career records could fall within his reach. As it is, the […]
Prep Basketball
Piedmont, AL – Pinto’s big week continues, leads Piedmont to season-opening victory. Also, reports from Jacksonville, White Plains, Alexandria, Spring Garden, Oxford, Faith Christian, Coosa Christian and Glencoe boys. Taylor erupts in big night for Jacksonville girls. Also, reports from Glencoe and Piedmont girls. PIEDMONT — Rollie Pinto’s big week continued with a big […]
Game-time Decision
Jacksonville, AL – Jax State QB Huff to be ‘limited’ in practice all week, status for CUSA title game will be a game-time decision, Rodriguez says. By Joe Medley Jax State quarterback Tyler Huff’s status for Friday’s Conference USA Championship game at AmFirst Stadium will be “a game-time decision,” Jax State coach Rich Rodriguez said […]
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Dec. 2-7. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football: Super 7 matchups (Protective Stadium, Birmingham) CLASS 7A Central-Phenix City (10-2) vs. Thompson (10-3), 7 p.m. Wednesday CLASS 6A Parker (13-1) vs. Saraland (13-0), 7 p.m. Friday CLASS 5A Catholic-Montgomery (13-0) […]
Trend or One-Off?
Bowling Green, KY – After weeks of flirting with a setback, Jax State loses hold on momentum headed into Friday’s rematch with Western Kentucky in the CUSA title game. By: Joe Medley Western Kentucky 19, Jax State 17 Two words fit Jacksonville State’s 19-17 loss at Western Kentucky on Saturday … meaningless, but worrisome. […]
Playoff Scoreboard
Calhoun County, AL – Friday’s AHSAA semifinal scores and next week’s Super 7 matchups, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association Friday’s AHSAA semifinal scores CLASS 6A Parker 20, Oxford 7 Saraland 47, Pike Road 12 CLASS 5A Catholic-Montgomery 21, Vigor 7 Moody 42, Leeds 0 CLASS 4A Cherokee Co. 35, West Morgan 19 Jackson […]
Two Reach Super 7
Cherokee County, AL – Cherokee County earns third finals appearance in three years, and Wadley earns second in four years. Piedmont, Oxford fall in semifinals. TRINITY — Cherokee County will play in the Class 4A title game for the third year in a row. Tae Diamond rushed for three touchdowns, and the Warriors beat […]