Anniston Football Coach Damien Dorsey Placed on Administrative Leave
ANNISTON, Ala. — Anniston High School first-year head football coach Damien Dorsey has been placed on administrative leave just days after the Bulldogs opened their season with a loss to Geraldine. Dorsey confirmed Wednesday that he had been placed on administrative leave but declined to comment further. Anniston athletics director Chris Rowe is coaching the […]
A Decade Later, Jacksonville State and North Dakota State Meet Again on FBS Terms
A decade later, Jacksonville State, North Dakota State set to test each other on FBS terms. (Includes video of Jax State’s game-week news conference) VIDEO: Jax State coach Charles Kelly, center Lucas Mrachkovskiy and nose tackle Jawuan Campbell talk Tuesday about Jax State’s Saturday season opener at North Dakota State. (Video by Joe Medley/East Alabama […]
Thomas, Mobbs and Jacobs Lead Oxford, Alexandria and Munford to Trimatch Sweeps
Thomas, Mobbs and Jacobs lead the way as Oxford, Alexandria and Munford sweep Monday trimatches. OXFORD — Oxford swept a trimatch, beating Lincoln 25-21, 25-10 and Moody 30-28, 26-24. The Yellow Jackets’ top performers: — Ava Thomas: 19 kills, four digs. — Emerald Cole: 15 kills — Macy Thomas: 48 assists. ALEXANDRIA: The Valley Cubs […]
Area High School Sports Schedule for Aug. 24-29
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Aug. 24-29. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Aug. 27 Southside at Hokes Bluff FRIDAY, Aug. 28 Coosa Christian at Alexandria Anniston at Minor Central-Clay at Elmore County Piedmont at Cherokee County West Point at Cleburne County Decatur Heritage at Donoho […]
Jacksonville Rolls Past Piedmont 34-8 in Season Opener
New Jacksonville quarterback hooks up with newly minted receiver McNeal for three touchdowns as Jacksonville rolls at Piedmont This week’s schedule THURSDAY, Aug. 20 Cleburne County 21, Etowah 0, FINAL Hope Christian 48, Donoho 7, FINAL Lincoln 36, Talladega 29, FINAL Gaston 36, Spring Garden 12, FINAL Wadley 46, Horseshoe Bend 13, FINAL FRIDAY, Aug. […]
High School Football Week 1 Scores from Across Alabama
Scores from around the area and around the state from the first week of the high school football regular season in Alabama. Coverage-area games THURSDAY, Aug. 20 Cleburne County 21, Etowah 0, FINAL Hope Christian 48, Donoho 7, FINAL Lincoln 36, Talladega 29, FINAL Gaston 36, Spring Garden 12, FINAL Wadley 46, Horseshoe Bend 13, […]
Friday Night Football Roundup Pleasant Valley Ends Drought Against White Plains
Pleasant Valley beats White Plains for first time since 2013. Oxford pounds the rock, Gadsden City. Wellborn and JCA roll. Ohatchee rallies, falls in OT. This week’s scores THURSDAY, Aug. 20 Cleburne County 21, Etowah 0, FINAL Hope Christian 48, Donoho 7, FINAL Lincoln 36, Talladega 29, FINAL Gaston 36, Spring Garden 12, FINAL Wadley […]
Thursday Volleyball Roundup
Jacksonville takes five-setter at Piedmont, and White Plains tops Ohatchee in four. Glencoe sweeps. Pleasant Valley, Alexandria, Oxford split. Munford victorious. By East Alabama Sports Today A full volley of reports from Thursday’s season-opening volleyball matches involving area teams: JACKSONVILLE: The Golden Eagles won a five-setter against Piedmont, 25-20, 25-21, 19-25, 14-25, 15-7. Jacksonville’s top […]
Hope Christian Opens AHSAA Era With 48-7 Win Over Donoho
This week’s schedule THURSDAY, Aug. 20 Cleburne County 21, Etowah 0, FINAL Hope Christian 48, Donoho 7, FINAL Lincoln 36, Talladega 29, FINAL Gaston 36, Spring Garden 12, FINAL Wadley 46, Horseshoe Bend 13, FINAL FRIDAY, Aug. 21 Anniston at Geraldine Fyffe at Central-Clay Pierce County (Ga.) at Coosa Christian Glencoe at Hayden Jacksonville at […]
Calhoun County Volleyball Teams Ready to Serve Up 2026 Season
Previewing varsity volleyball teams in Calhoun County. First matches are Thursday. Coaches, please report match scores and stats to joe@wrightmediacorp.com or 256-452-4240 ASAP after matches. EDITOR’S NOTE: Will update this with information about Anniston’s team as soon as possible, after Anniston hires a coach. This week’s volleyball schedule THURSDAY, Aug. 20 Spain Park tri (Oxford) […]