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Eight Alexandria athletes signed Tuesday to play their sports in college. They are, from left, baseball’s Bray Goode (South Alabama), softball’s Alyssa Hunt (Wallace State Community College). softball’s Pressley Slaton (Gadsden State Community College), volleyball’s Eryn Spradley (Tennessee Tech), volleyball’s Cassidy Hartsfield (Gadsden State Community College), volleyball’s Kaden Pritchett (Gadsden State Community College), volleyball’s McKinley Cooper (Southern Union Community College) and cross country’s Caleb Gay (Gadsden State Community College). (Photo by Joe Medley)

Valley Tally

Alexandria, AL – For the second year in a row, Alexandria athletes cover the Larry R. Ginn Gymnasium floor with mass signing ceremony. (Includes photo gallery,

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Weaver’s girls’ wrestling team, shown here at Gulf Shores last weekend, swept two duals at Phenix City on Tuesday. (Submitted photo)

Prep Roundup

Phenix City, AL – Weaver’s girls’ wrestling team sweeps duals with Central-Phenix City, Carrollton. Jacksonville, White Plains, Munford and JCA victorious in girls’ basketball. Jacksonville, Saks

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Conn-grats!

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.

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Pleasant Valley’s football players file down the home grandstand just before kickoff for their first home playoff game in 40 years on Friday. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘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

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Playoff roundup

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

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White Plains’ senior Maddyn Conn hopes to add her third consecutive Class 4A state cross country championship and ninth individual state title in cross country and track at Saturday’s state meet in Moulton. (Photo by Joe Medley)

For the Thumbs

White Plains, AL – With eight state-championship rings to her credit in cross country and track, White Plains’ Conn goes to Saturday’s state XC meet looking

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All-Calhoun County volleyball

All-Calhoun County Volleyball

Calhoun County, AL – Ohatchee’s Hughes, Pleasant Valley’s Henry, Alexandria’s Spradley and Welch take top awards on East Alabama Sports Today’s 2024 Class 1A-3A and

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Prep football

Calhoun County Prep Football

Calhoun County, AL – Jacksonville wins thriller over rival Anniston. Oxford, Piedmont, Spring Garden finish regular season unbeaten. Donoho runs winning streak to four games. White

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Alexandria’s J.J. Beason rushed for some of his 130 yards against Munford on Thursday at Alexandria. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Death Valley’ Revival

Alexandria, AL – Despite a week of challenges, Alexandria Downs Munford to finish the regular season 7-3 a year after going 1-9. Playoff battle with North

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Ohatchee, the 2024 Class 3A state runner up. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Brand New’

Birmingham, AL – Ohatchee falls to powerful Mobile Christian in 3A title match but soaks in the experience of the Indians’ first-ever appearance in a state

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Ohatchee head coach Rebecca Hughes and assistant coach Ronnie Henderson celebrate as their players celebrate after winning a five-set Class 3A semifinal against St. Luke’s on Wednesday at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Photo by Joe Medley)

State Volleyball

Birmingham, AL – Ohatchee wins five-set thriller over St. Luke’s to earn first state-final berth. Spring Garden sweeps through to finals, chance to defend its

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Alexandria, the 2024 Alabama Class 4A state runner up. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘Night and Day’

Birmingham, AL – A season that started slow ends with county and regional titles, state runner-up finish for Alexandria. By Joe Medley Alexandria has played in

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Pleasant Valley players celebrate after clinching the Raiders’ second consecutive state title and seventh overall Wednesday in Birmingham’s Bill Harris Arena. (Photo by Joe Medley)

Another Ring

Birmingham, AL – Pleasant Valley bags second consecutive state title, gives first-year coach a ring to add to her collection as a player, coach. By

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Alexandria players celebrate after beating Orange Beach in a Class 4A state volleyball semifinals Tuesday at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Photo by Joe Medley)

‘You’re Next’

Birmingham, AL – Spradley has big day at the net as Alexandria sweeps way to Class 4A final, gives her a chance to match older

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Pleasant Valley players celebrate after beating Mars Hill Bible in five sets in Tuesday’s Class 2A semifinals at Birmingham CrossPlex. (Photo by Joe Medley)

All Heart

Birmingham, AL – Sidelined briefly with a racing heart, Henry returns to help Pleasant Valley rally for third trip to state finals in three seasons. By

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Ohatchee’s volleyball team celebrates after sweeping to a Class 3A North Regional title Friday. (Submitted photo)

Regional Volleyball

Hoover, AL – Ohatchee, Spring Garden claim North Regional championships. Donoho runner up, and Faith Christian fourth. Includes state-tourney pairings for area teams and team photos

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Jacksonville’s Tylen Ellis breaks a run against St. Clair County on Friday at Jacksonville. The Golden Eagles won 45-21 to clinch a playoff berth. (Photo by Greg Warren/For East Alabama Sports Today)

Prep Football

Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville extends playoff streak to 12 years in winner-take-all game. Weaver wins thriller at Westbrook Christian. Piedmont stays unbeaten in dominating fashion.

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Regional volleyball

Regional Volleyball

Calhoun County, AL –  Alexandria, Pleasant Valley claim regional titles. Cherokee County finishes fourth, also claims state berth. Donoho, Ohatchee, Faith Christian, Spring Garden clinch

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Regional volleyball

Regional Volleyball

Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria, Pleasant Valley clinch state-tourney berths. Oxford falls in five-setter in second of North Regional at Hoover. Class 6A OXFORD: Oxford opened

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