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Football
Felder Returns to Calhoun County
Saks, AL – Former Donoho coach with 21 seasons of head-coaching experience to return to Calhoun County to become Saks’ head football coach. By Joe Medley
Jacksonville Moves
Jacksonville, AL – Freeney leaving Saks to join Sullivan’s staff, and former Piedmont great Taylor Hayes coming back to Calhoun County as Jacksonville’s head baseball coach
Sullivan Returns to Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Former Jacksonville State All-American lineman, veteran head coach approved as Jacksonville High’s next head football coach. By Joe Medley Jeremy Sullivan’s resume
White Plains New Blue Hue
White Plains, AL – Latest hirings make it four assistant football coaches who will follow Smith from Jacksonville to White Plains. Edwards will also coach Wildcats’
Calhoun County Musical Chairs
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains’ Jennings headed back to Ohatchee as Indians’ head football coach, and Jacksonville’s Smith headed to White Plains. By Joe Medley
Texas Bound
OHATCHEE — Findley, Ohatchee’s head football and wrestling coach, following wife’s career move to Texas. By Joe Medley Chris Findley knows something about sudden transitions,
Oxford Signing
Oxford, AL – Yellow Jackets foursome of Conley, Twyman, Whitson and Wilson make it official, sign to carry on football careers in college. By Joe
Anniston Signing Day
Anniston, AL – Bulldog stars Holder, Johnson and Kelly celebrate opportunities to carry on football careers in college. Video by Joe Medley Photos by Joe Medley
ASWA Finalists
Montgomery, AL – Finalists for ASWA back- and lineman-of-the-year awards. Winners, Super All-State and Mr. Football to be revealed Jan. 28 at a luncheon banquet at
All-Calhoun County Football
Calhoun County, AL – See who made the 2024 East Alabama Sports Today Class 1A-3A and 4A-6A football teams and which players, coaches and games
Volleyball
Ohatchee Signings
Ohatchee, AL – Coming off of Ohatchee’s breakthrough volleyball season, Finn, Henderson celebrate college signings. By Joe Medley Rebecca Henderson gets to go play college volleyball
Headed South
Weaver, AL – Weaver’s Collison turns years of hard work into chance to play volleyball for Coastal Alabama Community College. By Joe Medley Sometimes, the feel
Oxford Jacket Signsations
Oxford, AL – Oxford marks the signings of cross country runner Maniscalco, volleyball players Prince, Montgomery and Bozeman. Video by Joe Medley By Joe Medley Oxford
Family Tradition
Heflin, AL – Cleburne County’s Hazzard will follow in sister’s footsteps, play volleyball for Southern Union Community College. Kassidi Hazzard figures that Southern Union Community College
Lily Henry Signing
Pleasant Valley, AL – Pleasant Valley’s Henry didn’t want to choose between volleyball and softball, will play both at Gadsden State. Video by Joe Medley By
Weaver Wild Card
Weaver, AL – Honored that Southern Union assistant coach fought for her, Weaver’s Hatten-Rivera signs to play volleyball for the Bison. By Joe Medley Jadey
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,
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
Full Deck
Birmingham, AL – Spring Garden went without its Ace for a time this season and played a stronger hand for another state volleyball title. By
‘Relief’
Birmingham, AL – Led by MVP Ace Austin, Spring Garden adds third state volleyball title, second in a row, will soon start working toward 10th in
Track/Cross Country
Smith Signs
Anniston, AL – Faith Christian’s Smith parlays one year of prep track success into a chance to compete for the University of Montevallo. Faith Christian track
Weaver State Track
Cullman, AL – Weaver boys surge to lead on Saturday, hold off charge from T.R. Miller to win first state track title. Will be updated
Anniston State Track
Anniston, AL – Anniston boys do it again, pass field on final day to claim third Class 4A state track title in four years.
State Track in Calhoun County
JCA’s Mullinax wins two state titles on a day that saw 12 area athletes take gold in the state outdoor track championships. A total
State Track
White Plains’ Conn wins one for the (other) thumb, and Alexandria’s Stewart takes her first state gold. Jacksonville boys lead after first day. GULF
This week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of April 28-May 3. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball
Sectional Track
Calhoun County, AL – Team results and state qualifiers from AHSAA sectional meets involving coverage-area teams. Sectional meets were Friday and Saturday. Faith Christian’s boys
Spring Playoffs
Boaz, AL – Jacksonville’s girls shut out Boaz, eye second-round match with Boaz. Donoho’s girls finish fourth at state tennis, and Wakefield now has chance
Calhoun County Track
Oxford, AL – Several individual county records fall, and Oxford’s boys, girls sweep to county team championships. Team scores BOYS 1. Oxford 162 2. Anniston
Calhoun County Track
Oxford, AL – Meet records fall on first day, but Oxford’s boys’, Oxford’s and Alexandria’s girls appear headed to a finish similar to 2024. Team
Basketball
Lewis to Bevill
Oxford, AL – Oxford basketball standout stays loyal, makes it official with signing to play for Bevill State Community College. By Joe Medley There’s a word
All-County Hoops
Calhoun County, AL – Saks’ Angel, Piedmont’s Morrow take top awards on East Alabama Sports Today’s girls’ Class 1A-3A All-Callhoun County basketball team. Saks’ Sania Angel
ASWA All-State Basketball
The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State high school basketball teams, honorable mentions and coaches of the year: CLASS 7A GIRLS FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE Aaliyah Blanchard, Hoover,
Driving Home
Pleasent Valley, AL – After three years of commuting to B.B. Comer, Herbert will get to coach in Calhoun County again, as Pleasant Valley’s boys’ head
‘Born to Score’
Jacksonville, AL – Barksdale comes up biggest late to spark Gadsden City comeback, and Titans down Oxford 54-52 to clinch Final Four berth. By Joe Medley
Jackets Required
Jacksonville, AL – Glencoe prevails in fourth showdown with area rival Piedmont this season, earns first Final Four berth in boys’ basketball since 2000. By Joe
‘Chill Out’
JACKSONVILLE , AL – Spring Garden’s top-ranked girls allay coach’s nerves, solve second-ranked Ider in NE Regional final to punch ticket back to Birmingham. By
End of the Line for Piedmont Girls
Jacksonville, AL – Season that saw Piedmont’s girls reach the Northeast Regional final for the first time in 17 years ends in offensive struggles against Sylvania.
Confident Oxford
Jacksonville, AL – Yellow Jackets come out firing against Mountain Brook, stand one victory away from first modern-era Final Four berth. By Joe Medley Confidence and
Gadsden Back Home
Jacksonville, AL – Barksdale’s 18 points leads the way as Graves’ Titans advance in Northeast Regional, earn shot at Oxford for the regional title. By Joe
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Feb. 17-Feb. 22. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Northeast
Jacksonville’s ‘Rough Journey’
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville’s boys see season of ‘ups and downs’ end in Northeast Regional, with a Wenonah wave. By Joe Medley Jacksonville’s boys got off
Jacksonville ‘Gave Everything’
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville girls push Wenonah to the limit in first regional appearance since 2018, but size, press help Dragons advance. By Joe Medley The
Long Time
Jacksonville, AL – Piedmont girls hold off Whitesburg Christian rally, score school’s first Northeast Regional victory in 17 years. By Joe Medley Piedmont’s girls fought off
Central Regional
MONTGOMERY — Ackles leads the way as Anniston’s boys build lead, fight off Trinity comeback to advance to regional final. Anniston’s girls fall to Catholic.
Ish’s Spark
JACKSONVILLE — After missing majority of the first half with foul trouble, Bethel delivers dunk that launches game-ending run as Piedmont reaches regional final. By
Tough to Bear
JACKSONVILLE — Alexandria boys fight back from early hole to take lead, but Plainview, now 4A, advances to NE Regional final for fifth year in
‘Tired of Losing’
JACKSONVILLE — Alexandria falls to Madison Academy in NE Regional semifinals, but turnaround after New Year marks the Valley Cubs’ season. By Joe Medley Alexandria’s
Tough Ending
JACKSONVILLE — Saks girls get off to promising start, but Sylvania’s big finish to the first half paves Rams’ way to Northeast Regional final. By
This Calhoun County Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Feb. 10-Feb. 15. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com.
Wrestling
Weaver’s Fulmer on the Move to Cleburne County
Fulmer, the Weaver grad and coach who reclaimed Gene Taylor-ere glory for the Bearcats’ wrestling program, to coach as an assistant a multisport Cleburne County.
Jolliff’s Path
Weaver, AL – Weaver senior, state-champion wrestler headed to U.S. Marine Corps, University of Montevallo on academic scholarship with chance to earn wrestling scholarship. By Joe
All-Calhoun County Wrestling
Calhoun County, AL – Weaver’s Johannson, Jolliff take top-wrestler honors. Weaver’s Brown, White Plains’ Manning coaches of year. Editor’s note: All-Calhoun County wrestlers determined by championship
Calhoun County Shines Across State Wrestling
Huntsville, AL – Weaver girls in command headed to final day. Weaver boys in second place, Alexandria fourth. Total of 22 area wrestlers in championship finals.
State Wrestling
HUNTSVILLE — Weaver, Alexandria girls are first and second after the first day. Weaver, Alexandria boys stand second and third. Weaver and Alexandria girls
Sectional Wrestling – Weaver Shines
Birmingham, AL – Weaver’s boys, girls win North Super Sectional, qualify 23 wrestlers for state. Cleburne County’s girls take South Super Sectional Weaver’s three-time defending state-champion
This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Feb. 3-Feb. 8. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Area
This Week’s Schedule in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Jan. 27-Feb. 1. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com.
This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Jan. 20-25. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. 74th Calhoun
Weaver’s State Duals
Weaver, AL – Scores from the first- and second-round state wrestling duals matches and pairings for next week’s semifinals at Birmingham. Weaver’s boys will carry defense
Baseball
This Week’s Schedule
High school sports events for area teams for the week of May 12-17. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. State softball pairings May 12-16,
Reason to Hope
Errors, Patrician power doom Hope Christian in Game 3 of AISA semifinal series, but deep run in inaugural season makes ‘chasing greatness’ feel more doable
This week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of April 28-May 3. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball
Hope Splits
Hope Christian wins opener, falls in Game 2 of its AISA baseball semifinal series with Patrician. Decisive Game 3 is Wednesday. Game 1 HOPE CHRISTIAN
Baseball, Softball
Tough day for area teams in second-round playoff series. Alexandria, Cherokee County, Lincoln, Ohatchee, Oxford, Randolph County, Saks, Weaver win in area-tourney play. Piedmont, White
Home Fireworks
Oxford, AL – Brooks pays emotional tribute to brother after Hope Christian sweeps South Choctaw in AISA quarterfinal series, gets fireworks sendoff to semifinals in Montgomery.
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of April 14-19. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball playoff
Golden Moment
Jacksonville, AL – After coming back to force Game 3, Jacksonville walks it off in the fifth inning against John Carroll Catholic to reach the second
Baseball Playoffs
Goode, Barber pitch two-hitters as Alexandria flashes 2024-style dominance in firs-round sweep of Dora. Jacksonville, Hokes Bluff and Coosa Christian eye Game 3s, and Ranburne
ASWA Rankings
Calhoun County, AL – This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings for baseball and softball, the last rankings of the season: SOFTBALL CLASS 7A 1.
Softball
This Week’s Schedule
High school sports events for area teams for the week of May 12-17. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. State softball pairings May 12-16,
Regional Softball
Spring Garden adds East Regional title, and Woodland advances to state. Oxford, Jacksonville Christian fall on final day of regional. Softball regionals EAST REGIONAL At
Jacksonville High School Signings
Jacksonville, AL – Lights and scenes from Friday’s ceremony to celebrate the signings of three Jacksonville High School seniors. Videos by Joe Medley Photos by
Regional Softball
Albertville, AL – Alexandria chews on magic gum and a state-tournament berth after dramatic victory over West Limestone. Oxford, Spring Garden and Jacksonville Christian get
Regional Softball
Randolph County secures first-ever state-tournament berth, and Alexandria survives the day to keep state hopes alive. Softball regionals EAST REGIONAL At Sand Mountain Park, Albertville
Weaver’s Fulmer on the Move to Cleburne County
Fulmer, the Weaver grad and coach who reclaimed Gene Taylor-ere glory for the Bearcats’ wrestling program, to coach as an assistant a multisport Cleburne County.
Regional Softball
Albertville, AL – Ohatchee’s Poe achieves 200th career victory, and top-ranked Pleasant Valley gets 40th win while advancing to winners’ bracket final in East Regional.
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of May 5-10. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Softball
Calhoun County Area Softball
Calhoun County, AL – Pleasant Valley, Spring Garden and Munford roar to area titles. Jacksonville Christian, Handley and Ranburne secure regional berths, as well. Area softball
This week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of April 28-May 3. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball
Golf
This Week’s Schedule
High school sports events for area teams for the week of May 12-17. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. State softball pairings May 12-16,
Sub-State Golf
Florence, AL – Westbrook Christian’s boys keep streak alive but earning 15th consecutive state-tournament berth. Westbrook Christian’s boys earned their 15th consecutive state tournament berth
An Adventure
First-round leader Robinson overcomes two bad holes, Sunday charge from defending champion Clay to win Pine Hill Invitational after two attempts at a playoff hole.
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of May 5-10. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Softball
Lotto Birdies
Georgia’s Robinson shoots a 6-under-par 66 to lead the Pine Hill Invitational after one round. Four golfers lurk one stroke back. By Joe Medley PINE
’25 Calhoun County Golf Tournament: Points, Stats
Calhoun County, AL – Schedule, results, points and statistics through two points events on the 2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour. The tour resumes with the
Calhoun County Moves Forward in Golf Sectionals
Silver Lakes – Stokes leads the way at 79 as Alexandria girls win sectional title at Silver Lakes. White Plains, Piedmont girls also qualify for sub-state.
This week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of April 28-May 3. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball
Sectional Golf
Alexandria boys top White Plains, Cherokee County, Westbrook Christian as all four earn sub-state berths. Piedmont, Weaver boys also earn sub-state berths. Donoho’s Chandler advances.
That Familiar Feeling
Gadsden, AL – After finishing a wire-to-wire victory for his fourth Gadsden City Championship, Cole off to start he says reminds of his best years
Soccer
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of May 5-10. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Softball
Soccer Playoffs
Wallace goes hat trick plus one as top-ranked Donoho girls down Glencoe, advance to Class 1A-3A semifinals. THURSDAY SCOREBOARD Girls Donoho 5, Glencoe 1 Boys
Calhoun County Soccer Playoffs
Weaver, AL – Weaver boys make program history by advancing to Elite Eight. White Plains boys advance with victory over Hokes Bluff. Tuesday’s scoreboard TUESDAY, April
This week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of April 28-May 3. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball
Soccer Playoffs
Anniston, AL – Wigley scores four goals, Melton and Wakefield two apiece as Donoho’s girls advance with 10-0 victory over St. Bernard Prep. Monday scoreboard Donoho
Spring Roundup
Oxford, AL – Oxford boys down Pinson Valley for first playoff victory in soccer since 2018. Donoho’s girls in fourth at state tennis. Pleasant Valley,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Arnold, Fritts pitch White Plains to two victories. Alexandria wins, ties at Hoover. JCA sweeps Gaylesville. Jacksonville, Pleasant Valley and Spring Garden split. Munford and
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Weaver’s Coleman slams two home runs, amasses nine RBIs. Alexandria’s Carr perfect in five innings. Also, softball wins for Pleasant Valley, White Plains, Ohatchee, Oxford,
Spring Roundup
Temple, GA – Donoho’s girls down Temple (Ga.) to reach 18–0, ranked sixth across all classifications, according to Alabama coaches. Ohatchee softball ups to 23-10.
Spring roundup for Calhoun County
Oxford, AL – Hope Christian baseball finishes regular season with sweep of Macon East. PV softball records 30th win, clinches area title. Lots of other
Other Sports
Jacksonville High School Signings
Jacksonville, AL – Lights and scenes from Friday’s ceremony to celebrate the signings of three Jacksonville High School seniors. Videos by Joe Medley Photos by
This week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of April 28-May 3. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball
Spring Playoffs
Boaz, AL – Jacksonville’s girls shut out Boaz, eye second-round match with Boaz. Donoho’s girls finish fourth at state tennis, and Wakefield now has chance
Spring Roundup
Oxford, AL – Oxford boys down Pinson Valley for first playoff victory in soccer since 2018. Donoho’s girls in fourth at state tennis. Pleasant Valley,
Tennis Sectionals
Hoover, AL – Donoho girls take second at Class 4A-5A Section 5 tournament, punch ticket to Mobile and yet another state-tournament appearance. Oxford duo to state.
Tennis Sectionals
Donoho girls take second at Class 4A-5A Section 5 tournament, punch ticket to Mobile and yet another state-tournament appearance. Team scores 1. Briarwood Christian 70
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho’s boys, girls dominate Red Wilder tennis. Oxford’s Whaley, Alexandria come out on top in Oxford Invitational golf. Wins for Ohatchee, Saks
All-County Flag Football
Calhoun County, AL – Anniston’s Young, Harris and Oxford’s Carter, Webb take top awards as coaches select first All-Calhoun County flag football team. 2024 All-Calhoun County
’24 All-County Tennis
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho’s Kitchen, Alderman and Oxford’s McEwen take top honors in 2024 East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County tennis team. Editor’s note: Reflects
AHSAA Names Oxford Principal Heath Harmon as New Executive Director
AHSAA announces hiring of Oxford principal Harmon as sixth executive director, replaces retiring Briggs. By Joe Medley Heath Harmon, current principal for Oxford High School,
College Sports
Jacksonville State University History
Atlanta, GA – Jax State men down Georgia Tech in first-ever NIT game, gain program’s third Division I postseason victory and first since 2018 CBI.
Missed Opportunity for Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL – Kennesaw State rallies from an 11-point deficit in the second half, denies Jax State men share of CUSA regular-season title. By Joe Medley
Jacksonville State University’s ‘Special Player’
Jacksonville, AL – Extra day off makes big difference as Pierre erupts for 36 points to lead Jax State men to victory, two-game lead in CUSA
’25 Jax State Football Slate
Jacksonville, AL – Gamecocks to open the 2025 season at Central Florida, open home schedule against CUSA opponent Liberty. Jacksonville State’s 2025 football schedule will
New Gamecocks
Jacksonville, AL – Jax State announces class of 30, and quarterbacks, defensive backs look to have best chance to contribute immediately. Editor’s note: The full Jax
Oxford Secures Fourth Straight Calhoun County Basketball Championship with Win Over Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Oxford’s girls absorb Jacksonville’s best, pull away to win fourth consecutive Calhoun County basketball championship. Tournament results FRIDAY, Jan. 17 No. 6 Ohatchee
ASWA Basketball Rankings
Calhoun County, AL – The Alabama Sports Writers Association high school basketball rankings. Writers from around the state nominate teams for consideration, and teams are selected
Right Time, Job in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – New Jax State head coach Kelly says program has what it needs to continue to recruit well, be successful in its FBS incarnation.
As The Wind Blows
Orlando, FL – First-half struggles doom Jax State in Cure Bowl loss to Ohio, but the winds of change blow with promise for the Gamecocks. Ohio
RichRod Resigns from Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL – After three years guiding Jax State through its FBS transition, Rodriguez answers mama’s call back to West Virginia. Smith interim head coach as
