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Football
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
ALFCA Awards
Pleasant Valley, AL – Pleasant Valley’s Nix leads the list of area head coaches, assistant coaches to be awarded top honors. By Joe Medley Jonathan Nix,
Action Jackson
Birmingham, AL – QB Duckworth leads the way as top-ranked Jackson wins first state title since 2011 with 69-6 rout of Cherokee County. Tittle sees action
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
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
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,
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.
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
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Oct. 28-Nov. 2. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com.
Calhoun County XC
Oxford’s boys edge White Plains, and White Plains’ girls edge Jacksonville for team titles. White Plains’ Conn sets course record in third individual title, and
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Oct. 21-Oct. 26. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football
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
Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Sept 30-Oct. 5. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com.
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Sept 23-28. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY,
Basketball
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.
NE Regional Schedule
The Northeast Regional starts Tuesday at Pete Mathews Coliseum and runs through Feb. 20. (Note: Alexandria times adjusted) 2025 NE Regional Tournament Schedule Tuesday, February
Wrestling
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
This Week’s Calhoun County Schedule
Calhoun County – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Jan. 13-18. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Basketball MONDAY, Jan.
Calhoun County’s Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of Jan. 6-11. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Basketball MONDAY,
Baseball
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Wins for Piedmont, Alexandria, Oxford, White Plains, Spring Garden, Randolph County and Wellborn in baseball; Alexandria, Piedmont, Jacksonville Christian, Randolph County and
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Oxford baseball runs winning streak to six games with two victories in Tennessee. Cherokee County wins two games. Alexandria softball dominates at
ASWA Rankings
Calhoun County, AL – This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings for Alabama high school softball and baseball. Rankings are made based on teams and information
Calhoun County and Cleburne County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Slaton powers Alexandria past PV. Also, victories for Piedmont, Wellborn and Randolph County in softball; Alexandria, Piedmont, Wellborn, Weaver, White Plains and
Spring Roundup in and Around Calhoun County
Oxford, AL – Oxford’s baseball team wins in Tennessee, and Hope Christian tops Coosa Valley Academy. Woodland sweeps Wadley in softball. MONDAY SCOREBOARD Baseball Oxford 8,
This Week’s Schedule
High school sports events for area teams for the week of March 24-29. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Spring Experience baseball Other baseball
Spring Roundup in Cleburne and Calhoun Counties
Anniston, AL – Smith, Haynes and Coggins lead Alexandria past Donoho in baseball. Glencoe and Pleasant Valley split doubleheader, and Spring Garden wins one of
Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties
Calhoun County, AL – Piedmont baseball snaps out of skid in big way in Spring Experience. Cherokee County, Lincoln sweep to win area series. White Plains,
ASWA Finalists
Montgomery, AL – Finalists for the Alabama Sports Writers Association’s major high school basketball player-of-the-year awards: Editor’s note: Players of the year and Mr. and Miss
Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties
Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria goes 1-1 in Gulf Shores Classic tournament, and Pleasant Valley falls to Silverdale Baptist. In baseball, Oxford wins two, and WP
Softball
Clutch Homer in Calhoun County
White Plains, AL – Arnold’s two-out, three-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning gives White Plains an answer to Pleasant Valley’s rally, and
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Wins for Piedmont, Alexandria, Oxford, White Plains, Spring Garden, Randolph County and Wellborn in baseball; Alexandria, Piedmont, Jacksonville Christian, Randolph County and
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Oxford baseball runs winning streak to six games with two victories in Tennessee. Cherokee County wins two games. Alexandria softball dominates at
ASWA Rankings
Calhoun County, AL – This week’s Alabama Sports Writers Association rankings for Alabama high school softball and baseball. Rankings are made based on teams and information
Calhoun County and Cleburne County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Slaton powers Alexandria past PV. Also, victories for Piedmont, Wellborn and Randolph County in softball; Alexandria, Piedmont, Wellborn, Weaver, White Plains and
Spring Roundup in and Around Calhoun County
Oxford, AL – Oxford’s baseball team wins in Tennessee, and Hope Christian tops Coosa Valley Academy. Woodland sweeps Wadley in softball. MONDAY SCOREBOARD Baseball Oxford 8,
This Week’s Schedule
High school sports events for area teams for the week of March 24-29. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Spring Experience baseball Other baseball
Calhoun County Softball
Calhoun County, AL – Defending champion Alexandria takes top seed, Pleasant Valley No. 2. Tournament starts March 31 at Woodland Park. Seedings (With overall, county
Spring Roundup in Cleburne and Calhoun Counties
Anniston, AL – Smith, Haynes and Coggins lead Alexandria past Donoho in baseball. Glencoe and Pleasant Valley split doubleheader, and Spring Garden wins one of
Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties
Calhoun County, AL – Piedmont baseball snaps out of skid in big way in Spring Experience. Cherokee County, Lincoln sweep to win area series. White Plains,
Golf
Calhoun County Golf
Calhoun County, AL – Hurst and White Plains’ boys, Stokes and Alexandria’s girls lead after first round of Calhoun County Tournament at Pine Hill County Club.
Family Firsts
Vestavia Hills, AL – Alexandria’s Jamarcus, Jasmine Stokes AJGO players of the year in their age groups. White Plains’ Cobb third, McElroy fourth. Alexandria
2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour
Calhoun County, AL – The 2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour will mark Gadsden Country Club’s return after two-year absence, fewer back-to-back Tour weekends and notable
Rollins rolls his way to victory in the Calhoun County Match Play Championship on The Hill
Calhoun County, AL – With 40- and 30-foot birdie putts, Rollins rolls his way to victory in the Calhoun County Match Play Championship on The
‘Pros vs. Joes’
Anniston, AL – Seeing themselves as underdogs, Burgess-McCullum keep challengers at bay, finish strong to win 45th Sunny King Charity Classic by three strokes. By
Soaker
Oxford, AL – Downpours had their say in second round of Sunny King Charity Classic, but Burgess/McCullum maintain one-stroke lead. LeCroy/Hughston, Bussey/Montenegro one stroke back,
Mercy!
Anniston, AL – Clay-Brooks shoot 12 under on final day, pull away win Buddy Moore Charity Golf Tournament in dominating fashion By Brant Locklier If
Buddy Moore Charity Tourney
Anniston, AL – Clay/Brooks scorch ‘The Hill’ with a 16-under-par round, lead by two strokes and look to threaten the tournament record. By Brant Locklier There is
Sunny King Tee Times
Calhoun County, AL – Tee times for the 45th Sunny King Charity Classic, set for Sept. 13-15 at Anniston Country Club, Cider Ridge and Silver Lakes:
’24 CCGT Stats
Calhoun County, AL – Final points and statistics for the 2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour, through all nine points events. The County Match Play, the
Soccer
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Wins for Piedmont, Alexandria, Oxford, White Plains, Spring Garden, Randolph County and Wellborn in baseball; Alexandria, Piedmont, Jacksonville Christian, Randolph County and
Calhoun County and Cleburne County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Slaton powers Alexandria past PV. Also, victories for Piedmont, Wellborn and Randolph County in softball; Alexandria, Piedmont, Wellborn, Weaver, White Plains and
Calhoun County Golf
Calhoun County, AL – Eagle on No. 18 clinches medalist for Hurst, helps WP boys win another title. Eighth-grader Stokes goes wire to wire, leads Alexandria
This Week’s Schedule
High school sports events for area teams for the week of March 24-29. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Spring Experience baseball Other baseball
Spring Roundup for Calhoun and Cleburne Counties
Calhoun County, AL – Piedmont baseball snaps out of skid in big way in Spring Experience. Cherokee County, Lincoln sweep to win area series. White Plains,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
CHILDERSBURG, AL – Munford wins third consecutive Talladega County softball title, completes softball-baseball sweep. Also, wins for Jacksonville, Oxford and Weaver. Alexandria wins, ties in
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Alexandria, AL – Carr’s one-hitter propels Alexandria softball. Henry homers as PV ups to 15-1. Young pitches Piedmont to shutout. Also, wins for Handley, Munford, Cherokee
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
PLEASANT VALLEY, AL – Pleasant Valley, Alexandria complete area sweeps in baseball. Oxford wins in softball, falls in one-run baseball game. Randolph County tops Wellborn
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Alexandria, AL – More than 2,000 words of spring sports, including wins for Alexandria, PV, Hope Christian, Oxford, Weaver, Jacksonville, Munford, Southside, Ranburne and Spring Garden
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events for area teams for the week of March 10-15. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball
Other Sports
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,
Things Work Out in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville’s Hammack, Sawyer and Peeler find their opportunity to compete in college … or, more like, opportunity found them. By Joe Medley A
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho’s girls finish as runner up at Class 4A-5A, Section 6 tennis tournament, qualify for state. Donoho’s girls’ soccer clinches area title.
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Silver Lakes, AL – Alexandria girls win Coosa River Invitational. Big day for Donoho soccer, tennis and baseball. Piedmont baseball sweeps, and softball wins at Wellborn.
Prime Opportunity
Anniston, AL – Having excelled at soccer and track, Donoho’s Parks will ride equestrian eventing opportunity to college at Transylvania. By Joe Medley A track athlete
County’s Best
Anniston, AL – Donoho boys, girls come out on top in abbreviated Red Wilder tennis tournament. Oxford takes boys’, girls’ No. 1 singles Donoho’s boys
This Week’s Schedule in Calhoun County Sports
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 5-Feb. 10. Includes updated area basketball pairings. Coaches, to have your
All Calhoun County Tennis
Calhoun County, AL – Faith Christian’s Mitchell, Goode take top honors on East Alabama Sports Today’s 2023 boys’ All-Calhoun County tennis team 2023 Boys’ All-Calhoun County
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
