Rico Jackson Hired as Minor High School’s Next Head Football Coach After Historic Run at Anniston
After successful three-year run as Anniston’s head football coach, Jackson hired as Minor’s next head coach. By Joe Medley Rico Jackson is moving on after guiding Anniston to its first state-final appearance since 1994. The veteran head coach will become Minor High School’s next head football coach, Minor High School announced via social media Tuesday. […]
Ware Ignites Second-Half Surge as Cleburne County Tops Alexandria, Extends Win Streak to 16
Cleburne County star heats up in second half, hits back-to-back 3-pointers in critical fourth-quarter stretch to help Cleburne County top Alexandria in area showdown, extend winning streak to 16 games. By Joe Medley HEFLIN — Lyric Ware’s ability to change a game can show up at any moment, and it showed up in the second […]
Perry Gets the Hottest Hand, Defense Sets the Tone as No. 5 Oxford Dominates No. 2 Shades Valley, 70–41
Perry gets the hottest hand, but defense the key as Class 6A No. 5 Oxford throttles No. 2 Shades Valley 70-41 in area play. By Joe Medley OXFORD — Rankings said Shades Valley is the No. 2 team in Alabama Class 6A boys’ basketball, and Oxford is No. 5. The scoreboard said something else after […]
Weaver Wrestling Sweeps Region 6 Duals, Advances to State; Lady Bearcats Roll in Trimatch
Weaver’s boys sweep through duals regional, eye state first round. Weaver’s girls sweep trimatch. Cover photo: Weaver High School recognized senior wrestlers (from left) Baleigh Brown, Shyanne Scott, Aiden Lindquist, Gianluca Torres, Dalton Fink and Josie Gochenouer on Friday. (Photo by Brad Campbell/sport-shutter.com) WEAVER — Weaver’s boys swept through the Class 1A-4A, Region 6 […]
Glover’s Hot Hand Leads Piedmont Boys’ Sweep as Area Teams Post Strong Friday Night Wins
Glover has hot hand as Piedmont boys complete sweep. White Plains, Pleasant Valley, Ranburne boys victorious. Piedmont, Ranburne, Cherokee County and Coosa Christian girls win. CENTRE — Nick Glover hit six 3-pointers on the way to a game-high 27 points, and Piedmont’s boys beat Weaver 80-69 on Friday in a game moved to Gadsden […]
Coaches Honor the Best of 2025 All-Calhoun County Flag Football
Oxford’s Alexander, Carter and Mims, Anniston’s Storey and Young take top awards on coaches’ 2025 All-Calhoun County team. 2025 All-Calhoun County flag football team (Voted by coaches) Coach of the year: Jessica Young (Anniston). Assistant coach of the year: Scott Mims (Oxford). Player of the year: Jordyn Alexander (Oxford). Most valuable offensive player: Savannah Carter […]
Overtime Thrillers and Area Sweep Success Highlight East Alabama Hoops Doubleheaders
Anniston, Cleburne County sweep area doubleheaders. Piedmont splits with Glencoe, Alexandria splits with Cherokee County, and Jacksonville splits with Lincoln. Westbrook Christian boys, Munford boys, Saks boys PV boys and Ranburne girls victorious. HANDLEY — Kyrie Lewis led the way with 23 points, and Anniston’s boys held off Handley 54-52 in overtime on Tuesday. Lewis hit […]
Dynasty Continues: Weaver Girls Rise Again as Alexandria Boys Reclaim County Title
Alexandria’s boys edge defending champion Weaver, and Weaver’s girls hold off up-and-coming Alexandria. By Joe Medley ALEXANDRIA — Alexandria’s boys and Weaver’s girls came away as Calhoun County wrestling champions Monday. Alexandria’s boys rolled up 199 points and edged defending champion Weaver (187). Weaver’s girls made it three county championships in a row, beating Alexandria […]
JCA Girls Surge to 11-1 as Ranburne Wins Thriller and White Plains Boys Take Charge
Jacksonville Christian’s girls down Spring Garden, reach 11-1. Ranburne girls top LaFayette, and White Plains’ boys down Lincoln. SPRING GARDEN — Modasti Carr led the way with 20 points, 10 rebounds and three steals, and Jacksonville Christian’s girls downed Spring Garden 58-49 on Monday in area play. JCA improved to 11-1 while completing a […]
Calhoun County Area High School Sports Preview: Jan. 5–10
Calhoun County, AL – A full week of competition is on tap for area high school teams as basketball schedules stay packed and wrestling ramps up with major tournaments. From rivalry matchups on the hardwood to the debut of the new Calhoun County wrestling mat at Alexandria, student-athletes across the region will be busy testing […]