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Football
Oxford Celebrates Seven College Signees as Maniscalco Weighs Strong Options and Future Draft Potential
Oxford’s Maniscalco, among Oxford’s five baseball and softball signees Thursday, decides among ‘good options’ now, eyes potential draft options later. By Joe Medley OXFORD —
Historic Signing Day for Anniston: Reed Makes History in Flag Football, Lewis and Thomas Head to Next Level
Reed becomes Anniston’s first flag football player to sign. Lewis to play under Grass at Samford, and Thomas looks to play early at LaGrange. By
More Than a Game: Jax State Downs Rival Troy, Continues Historic FBS Rise
Jax State’s victory over long-time rival Troy in IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl more than a game. It’s an occasion, wrapped in the narrative of
Perseverance Pays Off: Piedmont Graduate Jakari Foster Earns First-Team AP All-American Honors
Perseverance pays off as Piedmont grad Foster nabs AP first-team All-American honors, eyes bowl game and prospects in NFL draft. By Joe Medley Jakari Foster
Oxford’s Jay’lin Taylor, Anniston’s Rico Jackson Earn Top Honors on 2025 All-Calhoun County Team
Oxford’s Taylor, Anniston’s Jackson take top awards on East Alabama Sports Today’s 2025 Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County team. Cover photo: Oxford wide receiver Jay’lin Taylor
Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto Repeats as Player of the Year, Jonathan Miller Named Coach of the Year on 2025 All-Calhoun County Football Team
Piedmont’s Pinto, Miller take top awards on East Alabama Sports Today’s 2025 Class 1A-3A All-Calhoun County football team. Bulldogs, PV lead way in selections. Piedmont’s
Easley Resigns as Munford Head Football Coach, Will Stay On to Lead Lions’ Basketball Through Season
Easley resigns as Munford’s head football coach, will finish out the season as Lions’ head boys’ basketball coach. By Joe Medley Munford and Michael Easley
After ACL Setback and Self-Doubt, Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto Fights Back — and Now Eyes Early Playing Time at Jacksonville State
Piedmont standout fought back from knee injury after considering giving up football, could see early playing time at Jax State. Cover photo: Piedmont’s Rollie Pinto
Too Much Crowell, Too Much Jackson: Anniston Falls in First State Final Since 1994
Too much Crowell and too much Jackson as Anniston falls in first state-final appearance since 1994. Anniston’s Dariontae Brooks Jr. is consoled following the Bulldogs’
From Seventh-Grade Prayer to Jax State QB: JCA’s Noah Lee Signs with the Gamecocks
JCA’s Lee prayed for size as a seventh-grader. Six years and one foot later, the Jax State signee eyes the next chapter as a Jax
Volleyball
Ohatchee Hitter Alanah Fitch Signs with Gadsden State After Elite Eight Run
After moving to hitter and leading Ohatchee back to the Elite Eight this past season, Fitch signs with Gadsden State Community College. OHATCHEE — Alanah
Pleasant Valley Rallies to Capture Third Straight Class 2A State Championship
Birmingham, AL – Pleasant Valley rallies after falling in first set, sweeps next three to take third consecutive Class 2A state title. By Joe Medley
Area Teams Shine at 2025 State Volleyball Tournaments
Pairings for matches involving area teams at the 2025 state volleyball tournaments. Link for completed brackets provided. State volleyball pairings CLASS 2A Oct. 29 Birmingham
Pleasant Valley Aims for Third Straight State Title; Cherokee County Advances to 4A Finals
Pleasant Valley reaches the Class 2A final for the fourth year in a row, seeks third consecutive state title. Cherokee County reaches 4A final, and
Day 2 of AHSAA North & South Volleyball Regionals Underway
The second day of the AHSAA North and South regionals is underway at Hoover and Mongtomery. Click link and refresh often for most up-to-date scores.
Calhoun County Area Teams Gear Up for Busy Week of High School Sports: Oct. 20–25
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Oct. 20-25. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Oct. 23
Fitch Hits 1,000 Career Kills as Ohatchee Claims Area Title; Taylor, Soriano Earn MVP Honors for Donoho and Jacksonville
Fitch surpasses career milestone as Ohatchee takes area title. Taylor turns in MVP performance as Donoho wins area. MVP Soriano leads way as Jacksonville takes
Oxford, Pleasant Valley, Cherokee County, and Spring Garden Capture Area Volleyball Championships
Pleasant Valley sweeps to area title. Cherokee County, Spring Garden win areas, and Alexandria, Faith Christian clinch regional berths. PLEASANT VALLEY — Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley Captures Glencoe Invitational; Schwabe, Soriano & Pahman Reach Career Milestones
Pleasant Valley wins Glencoe Invitational as Schwabe surpasses career milestone, and Glencoe runner up. Jacksonville takes silver bracket as Soriano surpasses career milestone. Pahman celebrates
Area Volleyball Tournament Pairings Announced
Pairings for area volleyball tournaments involving coverage-area schools. Tournaments start Tuesday at host-school sites. Area volleyball pairings CLASS 1A, AREA 8 Oct. 16 At Fayetteville
Track/Cross Country
Regional Finals, Rivalries & First Pitch: Big Week Ahead for Area High School Sports (Feb. 23–28)
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 23-28. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Northeast Regional basketball (At
Area Athletes Earn Silver Medals on Final Day of AHSAA Indoor State Meet
Alexandria’s Stewart, Jackonville’s Mathis and Central-Clay’s Heflin bring home silver medals in final day of state meet. BIRMINGHAM — Area athletes came away with
Local Teams Gear Up for Playoff Battles and Winter Sports Action | Nov. 3–8 Highlights
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Nov. 3-8. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football playoffs Editor’s note:
Mathis and Sloughfy Lead Jacksonville; Oxford, Alexandria Claim County Cross Country Titles
Mathis, Sloughfy give Jacksonville first-place finishes. Oxford’s boys, Alexandria’s girls team champions. By Joe Medley MCCLELLAN — Rua Mathis and Rachel Sloughfy gave Jacksonville a
Calhoun County Area Teams Gear Up for Busy Week of High School Sports: Oct. 20–25
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Oct. 20-25. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Oct. 23
High School Sports Schedule: Sept. 29 – Oct. 4
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Sept. 29-Oct. 4. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Oct.
Weekly High School Sports Schedule: Sept. 22–27
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Sept. 22-27. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Sept. 25
Area Teams Gear Up for Packed Week of Sports, Sept. 15–20
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Sept. 15-20. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Sept. 18
High School Sports Schedule for Calhoun CountyArea Teams: Sept. 1–6
High school sports events for area teams for the week of Sept.1-6. Coaches, report schedules/results to 256-452-4240 or joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Feb. 4 Coosa Christian
Freshman Sloughy Wins Yellow Jacket Invitational; Oxford Boys Take Team Title
Jacksonville’s Sloughy, just a freshman, wins Oxford’s Yellow Jacket Invitational. Oxford’s boys take top team spot, White Plains third. By Joe Medley OXFORD — Much
Basketball
Oxford Makes History: Yellow Jackets Claim First State Title, Enter Debate as Alabama’s Best Team
Oxford makes history. Now, let’s make the case for Yellow Jackets as state’s best team in all classes. BIRMINGHAM — The amazing team that just
Oxford Advances to First Boys’ State Basketball Final Since 1933 with Semifinal Win Over Saraland
Oxford overcomes Latson’s time away after scary fall, Taylor’s foul troubles to beat Saraland, achieve first appearance in boys’ state hoops final since 1933. By
Oxford Boys Dominate Homewood, Clinch First-Ever Regional Title and Final Four Spot
Oxford boys jump on Homewood quickly, never let up on the way to first-ever regional title, Final Four berth. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — A
Glencoe Girls Punch Their Ticket to Birmingham, Claim Northeast Regional Crown
A year after Glencoe’s boys reached the Final Four, Glencoe’s girls earn the right to talk their own smack all the way too Birmingham. By
Glencoe Girls Claim Their Turn, Capture Northeast Regional Title and Punch Ticket to Birmingham
A year after Glencoe’s boys reached the Final Four, Glencoe’s girls earn the right to talk their own smack all the way too Birmingham. By
Westbrook Christian Finishes Strong Season as Northeast Regional Runner-Up, Falls to Whitesburg Christian in Class 3A Final
Westbrook Christian falls to dominant Whitesburg Christian in Northeast Regional Class 3A final, finishes 22-10. Northeast Regional basketball (At Pete Mathews Coliseum) CLASS 1A GIRLS
Regional Hoops Heat Up: Updated Northeast & Central Regional Basketball Results Through Monday
Updated results from the Northeast Regional and relevant Central Regional games through Monday’s action. Will be updating through the evening. Northeast Regional basketball (At Pete
Regional Finals, Rivalries & First Pitch: Big Week Ahead for Area High School Sports (Feb. 23–28)
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 23-28. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Northeast Regional basketball (At
Oxford avenges last year’s loss to Gadsden City, moves one win away from Final 48
Oxford avenged emotional loss to Gadsden City in last year’s Northeast Regional final, once again moves one victory away from Final 48. By Joe Medley
Ashville Survives Double Overtime Thriller Against Alexandria To Reach Northeast Regional Final
Ashville survives two overtimes to get third victory over Alexandria this season, reach Northeast Regional final. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Joy for Ashville came
Jacksonville rallies late, falls to Springville at buzzer; injury-plagued Oxford season ends at regionals
Jacksonville girls roars back after rugged start, misses three at buzzer to fall to Springville. Oxford girls’ injury-laden season ends with loss to Fort Payne.
Jacksonville, Ohatchee Coaches Earn First Wins Amid Packed Opening Week Action
Jacksonville’s Hayes, Ohatchee’s Welch get first victories. Lots and lots of baseball and softball on the season’s second day, so see how your favorite school
Tough Regional Exit for JCA Girls, But Momentum Builds for Softball Season
Tough ending against No. 2 Ider in the Northeast Regional, but JCA’s girls gave themselves lots to talk about during softball season. By Joe Medley
Regional Basketball Tournaments and Spring Sports Fill Busy Week for Area High Schools
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 16-21. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Northeast Regional basketball (At
Jacksonville Girls Advance To Northeast Regional Behind Nicholson’s 32-Point Performance
Nicholson pours in 32 points, and fifth-ranked Jacksonville girls’ stave off No. 6 Ramsay’s comeback to advance to Northeast Regional. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE —
Van Meter Reaches 300 Wins as Oxford Boys Celebrate Senior Night; Area Teams Collect Victories
Van Meter recognized for reaching 300 wins as Oxford boys wins on senior night. Alexandria, Munford, PV, WP, Heflin and Cedar Bluff boys victorious. Jacksonville,
Lewis Leads the Way as Anniston Boys Earn Area Host, White Plains, Piedmont, Munford Boys and Donoho Girls Claim Wins
Lewis leads way as Anniston boys clinch right to play host to area tournament. White Plains, Piedmont, Munford boys, Donoho’s girls victorious. ANNISTON —
Final Day of 75th Calhoun County Basketball Tournament Tips Off at Pete Mathews Coliseum
Oxford Boys take the win and Jacksonville girls dominate on the way to their first Calhoun County championship since 2013. Calhoun County basketball tournament GIRLS
Oxford Boys, Girls Sweep Area Games at Pell City; Hope Christian Boys, Ranburne Girls Earn Big Wins
Oxford boys, girls sweep area games at Pell City. Hope Christian boys, Ranburne girls victorious. PELL CITY — Marcus Perry Jr. led five Oxford players
Big Week for Area High School Sports | Jan. 26–31
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Jan. 26-31. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Calhoun County basketball tournament
Wrestling
“Challenge Accepted”: Frank Hartzog Steps Away After Building Alexandria Wrestling Into a State Power
Hartzog got more than he bargained for when Alexandria starting wrestling. In 13 years on the job, he more than kept his end of the
Weaver boys rally for 13th state wrestling title; Weaver girls repeat as champions as Calhoun County sweeps state honors
Weaver’s boys rally from behind to claim 13th state wrestling title, and Weaver’s girls dominate to become back-to-back champions. Alexandria boys, girls runners up, give
Big Week for Area High School Sports | Jan. 26–31
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Jan. 26-31. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Calhoun County basketball tournament
Piedmont Runner-Up, White Plains Third at Piedmont Dogfight; Orange Beach Wins Team Title
Piedmont runner-up, White Plains third at Piedmont Dogfight. Orange Beach takes top spot in team standings. PIEDMONT — Piedmont finished second with three wrestlers
Short-Handed Cleburne County Boys Stay Perfect, Sweep Saks and White Plains as White Plains Splits Duals
Missing six wrestlers with seasonal illness, Cleburne County boys sweep White Plains, Saks. White Plains splits. WHITE PLAINS — Missing six starters due to
Full Slate of High School Hoops & Wrestling on Tap Across the Area (Jan. 19–24)
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Jan. 19-24. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Basketball MONDAY, Jan. 19
Alexandria Advances to State Duals Semifinals; Weaver Opens with Big First-Round Win
Calhoun County champion Alexandria defeats Ashville, Weaver in reach semifinals of the Class 1A-4A state duals tournament. Weaver beats West End in first round.
Cleburne County Boys Win Duals Over Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind; Improve to 26–1
Cleburne County boys win duals over Weaver, Alabama School for the Blind, improve duals record to 26-1 on the season. WEAVER — Cleburne County’s
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
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
Baseball
Jacksonville wins 11-inning thriller, Piedmont edges White Plains; Alexandria rallies with 11 unanswered runs in county tournament
Jacksonville, Pleasant Valley play 11-inning classic, and Piedmont wins a one-run game. Alexandria scores 11 unanswered runs. Calhoun County Tournament results, pairings FRIDAY, March 6
Oxford Named Top Seed for 2026 Calhoun County Baseball Tournament; Alexandria Earns No. 2
Defending champion Oxford unanimous choice as top seed, and Alexandria takes No. 2 seed.(Will be updated with pairings) 2026 Calhoun County baseball tournament seeds TEAM
Cherokee Edges Jacksonville in Pitchers’ Duel; Cleburne Throws No-Hitter, Central-Clay and Munford Roll
Jacksonville’s Salmon, Ducar combine for one-hitter, but Cherokee County wins behind Mayo’s four-hitter. Central-Clay and Cleburne County baseball, Munford softball victorious. Going around the
Austin’s Grand Slam, Late Relief Lift Piedmont Past Jacksonville in Hayes’ Emotional Return; Big Nights Across Prep Baseball & Softball
Austin’s grand slam, relief work key as Piedmont holds off Jacksonville rally in Hayes’ return to coach against his alma mater. Lots more reports as
Regional Finals, Rivalries & First Pitch: Big Week Ahead for Area High School Sports (Feb. 23–28)
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 23-28. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Northeast Regional basketball (At
Jacksonville, Ohatchee Coaches Earn First Wins Amid Packed Opening Week Action
Jacksonville’s Hayes, Ohatchee’s Welch get first victories. Lots and lots of baseball and softball on the season’s second day, so see how your favorite school
Oxford Celebrates Seven College Signees as Maniscalco Weighs Strong Options and Future Draft Potential
Oxford’s Maniscalco, among Oxford’s five baseball and softball signees Thursday, decides among ‘good options’ now, eyes potential draft options later. By Joe Medley OXFORD —
Oxford’s Monsters Drop Game 1 in Extras After Costly Errors and Late Rally Falls Short
Monsters fall behind on errors, slow-starting offense, fall to Crackers in 10 innings in Game 1 of Sunbelt semifinal series. By Joe Medley OXFORD —
Peyton Watts Powers Oxford’s Monsters to Doubleheader Sweep
Former Oxford star continues strong play for the second half of Monsters’ season as they sweep a doubleheader from Gainesville. By Joe Medley OXFORD —
Former Oxford Standout Sam Robertson Drafted by Mets; Two JSU Pitchers Selected; Shed Long Named AAPB All-Star
Oxford, AL – Former Oxford standout, key figure on 2023 state-championship team, selected by the New York Mets; two Gamecocks picked; Jacksonville grad Long an
Softball
Cherokee Edges Jacksonville in Pitchers’ Duel; Cleburne Throws No-Hitter, Central-Clay and Munford Roll
Jacksonville’s Salmon, Ducar combine for one-hitter, but Cherokee County wins behind Mayo’s four-hitter. Central-Clay and Cleburne County baseball, Munford softball victorious. Going around the
Austin’s Grand Slam, Late Relief Lift Piedmont Past Jacksonville in Hayes’ Emotional Return; Big Nights Across Prep Baseball & Softball
Austin’s grand slam, relief work key as Piedmont holds off Jacksonville rally in Hayes’ return to coach against his alma mater. Lots more reports as
Regional Finals, Rivalries & First Pitch: Big Week Ahead for Area High School Sports (Feb. 23–28)
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 23-28. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Northeast Regional basketball (At
Jacksonville, Ohatchee Coaches Earn First Wins Amid Packed Opening Week Action
Jacksonville’s Hayes, Ohatchee’s Welch get first victories. Lots and lots of baseball and softball on the season’s second day, so see how your favorite school
Oxford Celebrates Seven College Signees as Maniscalco Weighs Strong Options and Future Draft Potential
Oxford’s Maniscalco, among Oxford’s five baseball and softball signees Thursday, decides among ‘good options’ now, eyes potential draft options later. By Joe Medley OXFORD —
Snead Signs with Oakwood University Ahead of First Season at Jacksonville
Eyeing her first season after transferring to Jacksonville, Snead signs to play softball for Oakwood University. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Ava Snead hasn’t played
New Head Coaches Step Up in Calhoun County Schools
Beegle approved to take over Ohatchee boys’ basketball program. Also, Feazell will fill Weaver softball opening. New head coaches in Calhoun County system Varsity head
ASWA All-State Softball
Montgomery, AL – The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State softball teams and honorable mentions. Miss Baseball and the Super All-State teams to be named June 8
All-County Softball
Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria’s Slaton, Hess take top honors on the East Alabama Sports Today Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun County softball team. 2024 Class 4A-6A All-Calhoun
Calhoun County Meet the New Coaches
Brown to lead Weaver boys’ wrestling, Welch to lead Ohatchee baseball and Mize to lead Jacksonville soccer among a spate of hirings. Wellborn’s Vinson retiring.
Golf
Regional Finals, Rivalries & First Pitch: Big Week Ahead for Area High School Sports (Feb. 23–28)
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 23-28. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Northeast Regional basketball (At
From Hardwood to Fairway: Piedmont’s Caden Wood Chooses Golf, Signs with Snead State
Wood’s decision to pursue golf over basketball, lots of hard work lead to his chance to sign with Snead State Community College. By Shannon Fagan
2026 Calhoun County Golf Tour Schedule Announced
Calhoun County, AL – Schedule for the 2026 Calhoun County Golf Tour and other key tournaments. First points event starts April 18. 2026 Calhoun County
Wigington Finds His Stroke, Catches Fire to Claim Seventh Calhoun County Match Play Title
Calhoun County, AL – Wigington figures out his putting, catches fire to win seventh Calhoun County Match Play Championship title. 2025 Calhoun County Golf Tour
LeCroy-Hughston Duo Sets Final-Round Record, Wins 46th Sunny King Charity Classic
The team of LeCroy-Hughston matches the final-round scoring record at 15 under par, pulls away for four-stroke victory in 46th Sunny King Charity Classic. By
Wood, Chandler, and Brooks-Clay Teams Share Lead at Buddy Moore Charity Tournament
Wood-Wood, Chandler-Chandler and Brooks-Clay lead going into Sunday’s final round of 18th Buddy Moore Charity tournament. By Brandt Locklier ANNISTON — A father-son team of
Cole Takes One-Stroke Lead at Gadsden Invitational Heading Into Final Round of the Calhoun County Tour
With the Calhoun County Tour back at Gadsden Country Club, Cole making move in one of his favorite tournaments to lead the Gadsden Invitational by
Tanner Wells Claims First Calhoun County Tour Win at Oxford City Championship
Despite misadventures down the stretch, Wells goes wire to wire to win Oxford City Championship, bag his first Calhoun County Tour victory. By Joe Medley
Wells Leads Oxford City Championship with Blazing 7-Under 65
Wells shoots 7-under 65 to open Oxford City Championship, once again threatening to bag his first Calhoun County Golf Tour victory. By Joe Medley OXFORD
Bear Pokes Back
LeCroy answers friend Wells’ good-natured challenge with a tournament-low 67 in final round to win Trail Championship, bag third win of 2025 Calhoun County Tour.
Soccer
Regional Finals, Rivalries & First Pitch: Big Week Ahead for Area High School Sports (Feb. 23–28)
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 23-28. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Northeast Regional basketball (At
Calhoun County Soccer
Calhoun County, AL – The 2025 East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County soccer teams for boys and girls. 2025 Girls’ All-Calhoun County Soccer Team Player
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,
Other Sports
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
Oxford’s McEwen, Donoho’s Kitchen Named 2025 Calhoun County Tennis Players of the Year
Oxford’s McEwen, Donoho’s Kitchen East Alabama Sports Today’s king, queen of the courts for Calhoun County tennis. Red Wilder winners Court winners for the Red
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
College Sports
Gamecocks Reload: Jax State Adds 5 Prep Signees, 24 Portal Transfers to Bolster 2026 Class
Gamecocks add five prep signees, 24 portal additions to class after signing 25 in December. New additions include Randolph County all-state running back Winston, Oxford’s
More Than a Game: Jax State Downs Rival Troy, Continues Historic FBS Rise
Jax State’s victory over long-time rival Troy in IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl more than a game. It’s an occasion, wrapped in the narrative of
Jax State, Troy to Renew Historic Rivalry in Salute to Veterans Bowl
JACKSONVILLE — Jacksonville State fans have wanted to see the Gamecocks and historical rival Troy play again, and they’ll get the chance. Conference USA runner
Heartbreak at AmFirst Field: Jax State’s Rally Falls Short as Kennesaw State Steals CUSA Title Hopes
On a night when a kicker making a very non-kicker-like play could’ve carried the day, Kennesaw State had too much time and one too many
From Seventh-Grade Prayer to Jax State QB: JCA’s Noah Lee Signs with the Gamecocks
JCA’s Lee prayed for size as a seventh-grader. Six years and one foot later, the Jax State signee eyes the next chapter as a Jax
Jax State Signs 25 in Early Class as Kelly Prioritizes High School Talent
JACKSONVILLE — Jax State signed added 25 high school signees in the early signing period for football Wednesday, including 17 three-star prospects. The three-star list
Coaches Preview Conference USA Championship Matchup Between Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State
Jacksonville, AL – With the Conference USA Championship approaching, Jacksonville State Head Coach Rich Rodriguez and Kennesaw State Head Coach Brian “Coach Mac” Bohannon shared insights
JSU Clinches Second Straight Home CUSA Championship Behind Creel and Rippa
Creel’s big performance, Rippa’s game-winning field goal earn Jax State right to host CUSA Championship for the second year in a row. By Joe Medley
2025-26 Jax State Basketball Schedules Announced
2025-26 schedules for Jacksonville State University’s men’s and women’s basketball teams. Home games in all-capital letters. Jax State men (1-0) Nov. 3: OAKWOOD, W, 117-63
Johnson Ignites Jax State Comeback in 24-21 Win Over MTSU
Middle Tennessee – Johnson breaks loose with big game after not starting, and Gamecocks find a passing game while coming back to beat Middle Tennessee