Prep Basketball in Calhoun County
Oxford, AL – Lewis, Perry lead Oxford boys to 89-60 victory over Glencoe, and Montgomery leads Glencoe’s girls past Oxford. Weaver boys fall in opener. Jayden Lewis poured in 29 points, and Oxford’s boys downed visiting Glencoe 89-60 on Thursday. Marcus Perry hit four 3-pointers on the way to 20 points, and Jaylen Alexander […]
Jax State Baseball
Jacksonville, AL – Former Oxford standout Robertson highlights signing class of four, including three JUCO additions. Former Oxford standout Sam Robertson highlights a class of four Jacksonville State baseball signees. Jax State announced its class Tuesday, and the class includes three junior college additions and a Mississippi high school standout. Robertson starred on Oxford’s […]
Jaylen’s Friends
Jacksonville, AL – Alexander finds lots of help as Oxford opens season with 80-48 victory at Jacksonville. Oxford girls place four in double figures en route to victory. By Joe Medley Jaylen Alexander draws a crowd, be it fans, recruiting media or defenders ready to help on him wherever Oxford’s junior guard goes. To his […]
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Nov. 11-16. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football playoff pairings CLASS 6A Hartselle at Oxford CLASS 5A Williamson at Central-Clay CLASS 4A Alexandria at Brooks Central-Florence at Cherokee County Good Hope at Anniston CLASS 3A Lauderdale County at Piedmont […]
Miracle Finish
Jacksonville, AL – Huff’s Hail Mary pass to Vaughn forces overtime, and Jax State beats Louisiana Tech for sixth consecutive victory, bowl eligibility. Jax State 44, La. Tech 37 (final, OT) By Joe Medley Jax State’s move to FBS seemed like a Hail Mary. Thanks to an actual Hail Mary pass on the final […]
Conn-grats!
Oakville, AL – White Plains’ Conn wins third consecutive state Class 4A cross country title, her 10th overall individual state title in XC and track. White Plains’ Maddyn Conn is once again a state cross country champion. The senior ran Saturday’s girls’ Class 4A state-meet race in 18 minutes, 15.48 seconds and won […]
Playoff Scoreboard
Alabama – First-round scores, second-round matchups for area teams plus statewide playoff scores, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Area scoreboard THURSDAY, Nov. 7 Class 4A St. Michael 63, Handley 40, FINAL Class 3A Fyffe 66, Ohatchee 30, FINAL FRIDAY, Nov. 8 CLASS 6A Oxford 42, Buckhorn 0, FINAL Mountain Brook 45, Southside 7, […]
‘It Meant a Lot’
Pleasant Valley, AL – Pleasant Valley falls to Sulligent, but the Raiders’ first home playoff game in 40 years marked a special occasion, sparked bigger goals for next year. Area scoreboard THURSDAY, Nov. 7 Class 4A St. Michael 63, Handley 40, FINAL Class 3A Fyffe 66, Ohatchee 30, FINAL FRIDAY, Nov. 8 CLASS 6A Oxford […]
Playoff Roundup
Stevenson, AL – Forrest delivers game-winning field goal after Alexandria weathers North Jackson comeback. Anniston, Cherokee County advance. Unbeaten Oxford, Piedmont, Spring Garden cruise to second round. Area scoreboard THURSDAY, Nov. 7 Class 4A St. Michael 63, Handley 40, FINAL Class 3A Fyffe 66, Ohatchee 30, FINAL FRIDAY, Nov. 8 CLASS 6A Oxford 42, Buckhorn […]
Breaking Through
Piedmont, AL – Former Piedmont standout Foster realizing potential at Louisiana Tech, eyes Conference USA showdown with Jax State. By Joe Medley Jakari Foster answers challenges. The former Piedmont defensive back and wide receiver did it in the 2019 Class 3A state title game, when his then-coach noted a coverage miss and a slip and fall […]