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Jacksonville State University Gets “Cocky Again”

Jax State’s Michael Pettway breaks free for a big gain against New Mexico State on Wednesday in AmFirst Stadium. (Jax State photo)

Jacksonville, AL – After concerning 0-3 start, Jax State finds strut, continues 3-0 answer with 54-13 ‘whiteout’ of New Mexico State at AmFirst Stadium. Instant take: Jax State 54, New Mexico State 13 Jacksonville State’s football season appears to have settled into an Oreo. There was the crunchy 0-3 start, complete with ugly routs at the […]

Rubber Match

Alexandria players celebrate after finishing off their victory over Donoho in Saturday’s Calhoun County semifinals in Larry R. Ginn Gymnasium. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Alexandria, AL – Top seed Alexandria, No. 2 Oxford march through first day of Calhoun County tournament, will play their third match this season in Monday’s final. SATURDAY, Oct. 5 Calhoun County Tournament (At Alexandria) No. 6 Jacksonville def. No. 11 Wellborn No. 10 Faith Christian def. No. 7 Piedmont No. 13 Saks def. No. […]

This Week’s Schedule

This week’s schedule

Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Oct. 7-Oct. 12. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Oct. 11 (7 p.m. unless otherwise noted) Ashville at Alexandria Etowah at Anniston Holtville at Central-Clay Cherokee County at Hokes Bluff Cleburne County at St. James Cold Springs at […]

Prep Volleyball – Weaver tops Wellborn

Prep volleyball

Calhoun County, AL – Donoho clinches area hosting rights. White Plains, Pleasant Valley, Ohatchee, Pell City, Munford record victories. Weaver tops Wellborn in Monday match.   WEAVER — Donoho beat Weaver 25-19, 25-15, 23-25, 25-17 on Tuesday, clinching the right to play host to the Class 3A, Area 9 tournament. The Falcons also gave third-year head […]

‘Disaster’ Averted

Cherokee County’s Tae Diamond (21) and Caleb Harbour (33) close in to tackle Anniston’s Damon Pope on Friday night. (Photo by Shannon Fagan/WEIS Sports Director)

Centre, AL – Cherokee County’s defense makes stand, gets key turnovers to turn away Anniston in Class 4A, Region 6 battle. This week’s area scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. 3 Talladega 28, Munford 14, FINAL Donoho 33, Fayetteville 14, FINAL FRIDAY, Oct. 4 Alexandria 28, Hokes Bluff 27, FINAL Cherokee County 14, Anniston 0, FINAL Central-Clay 29, Elmore […]

Jacksonville Gamecocks Are ‘Chickens’ kickin’

Jax State quarterback Tyler Huff runs for some of his 176 rushing yards at Kennesaw State on Friday. (Brandon Phillips/Jax State photo)

Kennesaw, GA – Rebounding Jax State takes dominating form on the road to open CUSA play with a 63-24 victory at Kennesaw State.   Jax State wore its white football helmets with a special “AKC” logo Friday at Kennesaw State. The logo’s nickname rhymes with glass-kickin’ chickens. The Gamecocks took their kickin’ form on the road […]

Mr. 358

Central-Clay County coach Danny Horn at work during the Vols’ 29-7 victory at Elmore County on Friday. (David Holtsford/AHSAA)

Eclectic, AL – With victory at Elmore County, Central-Clay’s Horn edges ahead of UMS Wright’s Curtis to hold the lead as AHSAA’s all-time leader in career wins. This week’s area scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. 3 Talladega 28, Munford 14, FINAL Donoho 33, Fayetteville 14, FINAL FRIDAY, Oct. 4 Alexandria 28, Hokes Bluff 27, FINAL Cherokee County […]

Piedmont Declares ‘We’re back, baby!’

A look at the Field of Champions at sunset as Piedmont and Locust Fork ready for their key Class 3A, Region 6 game on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Piedmont, AL – Piedmont turns highly billed battle of unbeaten teams and 3A, Region 6 powers into a rout, improves to 10-2 after last year’s tough start. This week’s area scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. 3 Talladega 28, Munford 14, FINAL Donoho 33, Fayetteville 14, FINAL FRIDAY, Oct. 4 Alexandria 28, Hokes Bluff 27, FINAL Cherokee County […]

Calhoun County Prep Football

Weaver’s Kaden Gooden breaks a run against Glencoe on Friday. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Calhoun C0unty, AL – Alexandria tops No. 8 Hokes Bluff for third consecutive victory. Oxford blanks Pell City while improving to 7-0. Pleasant Valley improves to 5-2. Strong finish propels Westbrook Christian past Ohatchee. Jacksonville, JCA, White Plains, Weaver victorious. This week’s area scoreboard THURSDAY, Oct. 3 Talladega 28, Munford 14, FINAL Donoho 33, Fayetteville 14, […]