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Football
This Week’s Alabama High School Football Poll
Calhoun County, AL – Handley is No. 2 and Anniston is No. 4 going into their Class 4A showdown Friday night in Anniston; Piedmont falls to
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1 Football
The Piedmont Blue-and-Gold Standard
Piedmont, AL – Cleaning out the notebook: Tailgating with the Piedmont Booster Club has gotten to be a real happening, Oxford basketball brings in old friend
Weaver Wins
Weaver, AL – Bearcats score first win of the season, first road win since 2018, with dominating effort over Asbury By Al Muskewitz The Weaver football
Friday Football
Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria still in good place despite loss to Vols, Jacksonville wakes up late against Ohatchee, White Plains falls to Hokes Bluff Alexandria
Alabama High School Football Scoreboard
Calhoun County, AL – Here is a list of scores from Friday night’s high school football games in Alabama CALHOUN COUNTY GAMES Clay Central 21, Alexandria
Bulldogs Battle – Anniston vs. Piedmont
Piedmont, AL – Anniston builds big lead, then holds off furious Piedmont rally in fourth quarter to remain unbeaten, knock off a No. 1 By Al
Dynamic Duo – Anniston vs. Piedmont
Anniston, AL – Two of the top quarterbacks in the state will go head-to-head Thursday when Piedmont, Anniston play at Field of Champions By Al
This Week’s Alabama High School Football Poll
Calhoun County, AL – Anniston is No. 5 in Class 4A and Piedmont No. 1 in 3A when the teams meet in this first Battle of
This Week’s Schedules
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedules for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Sept. 19-24 Football Sept.
Volleyball
Clinching Time for Calhoun Donoho, Alexandria, Munford, Ohatchee, and Oxford
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho, Alexandria, Munford, Ohatchee, Oxford clinch hosting rights for their area tournaments, Faith gets close and more TUESDAY’S MATCHES Pleasant Valley, Spring
Monday Volleyball in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – MONDAY’S MATCHES Anniston, Weaver at Jacksonville Glencoe, Susan Moore at Brindlee Mountain Sand Rock 3 Westbrook Christian 0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-17)
Weekend Volleyball for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Munford claws its way through losers bracket to finish second in Talladega County Tournament; Ohatchee falls in semis of Heffstrong Tournament Munford
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1 Football
Thursday Volleyball in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho, Pleasant Valley, Westbrook score 3-0 sweeps; seedings, pairings released for Talladega County Tournament THURSDAY’S MATCHES Alexandria vs. Plainview, Buckhorn Cleburne County
Tuesday Volleyball in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Here are the scores and details from Tuesday’s high school volleyball matches in and around Calhoun County TUESDAY’S MATCHES Jacksonville, Gadsden City
Statement Game for the Calhoun County Tournament
Anniston, AL – Donoho rallies to beat Alexandria in three sets in matchup of Calhoun County Tournament top seeds MONDAY’S MATCHES Donoho, Gadsden City at Alexandria
This Week’s Schedules
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedules for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Sept. 19-24 Football Sept.
Saturday Volleyball
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho sweeps five foes to win its Classic; Oxford gets to finals of Husky Challenge, Ohatchee wins Wellborn Invitational Donoho swept five
Thursday Volleyball in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – THURSDAY’S MATCHES Alexandria, Ranburne at Pleasant Valley Alexandria 2, Ranburne 0 (25-13, 25-3) Alexandria 2, Pleasant Valley 0 (25-16, 25-20) Pleasant Valley
Track/Cross Country
Eye On the Prize for Oxford
Calhoun County, AL – Oxford’s Keur, George win Bulldog Twilight races at McClellan with course records, Southside sweeps team titles by narrow margins By Al Muskewitz
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1 Football
Big Race Day
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County cross country teams were running all over North Alabama Saturday; Oxford’s Delozier makes bold proclamation about his team, PV’s Nelson,
This Week’s Schedules
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedules for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Sept. 19-24 Football Sept.
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports calendar for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Sept. 12-18 Football Sept.
PV Wins Big Race
By Al Muskewitz Calhoun County, AL – The Pleasant Valley boys cross country team with eyes on a state championship this year won their biggest race
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Sept. 5-10 Football Sept.
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Sept. 5-10 Football Sept.
Children of the Corn – Dramatic Run Through a Cornfield for Calhoun County Cross Country
Calhoun County, AL – Oxford’s Keur, George lead their respective fields in the inaugural Munford Invitational, a race with a dramatic run through a cornfield Katie
Faster Track
Oxford, AL – Runners like new, faster Waffle House course; Oxford’s George, White Plains’ Conn win individual races; Alexandria girls win in Odenville By Al Muskewitz
Basketball
Family Ties
Wellborn, AL – Justin Amberson approved as new Wellborn boys basketball coach, gives the Panthers a husband-wife set of basketball head coaches By Al Muskewitz Basketball
Wellborn Panthers New Look
Wellborn, AL – Wellborn formally unveils new gym floor, dedicates it to beloved former principal and County Hall of Famer Howard Waldrep Jr. By Al Muskewitz
Buzan and Mize In Place For Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville names new boys, girls basketball coaches following Monday’s decision to relieve state championship coach Shane Morrow of his duties By Al
Back in Lead Chair For Former Weaver Coach
Weaver, AL – Former Weaver head coach Herbert back in the lead chair, approved Monday night as boys basketball coach at B.B. Comer By Al Muskewitz
Morrow Out at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Basketball coach out less than six months after bringing the school its first boys basketball state title; three varsity teams will be under
New job, Same Passion for Pleasant Valley Coach
Jacksonville, AL – PV’s Hood takes teaching job at Calhoun County Career Tech, but will coach Pleasant Valley’s cross country and boys basketball teams By Al
Next Chapter
Jacksonville, AL – Phillips announces on social media he’s leaving Jacksonville after one season for Link Academy in Missouri to prep him for Tennessee By Al
Phillips Picks Vols
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville junior 4-star with Alabama family legacy commits to Tennessee for basketball, weighing options that could include leaving the Golden Eagles By Al
Best Foot Forward
Calhoun County, AL – Upgrades to basketball floor, stadium entrance are part of ‘big things happening at Wellborn people should see,’ just in time for school
Oxford Basketball’s Legacy Event
Oxford, AL – Oxford basketball to honor ‘those who came before us,’ Davidson family with three-day showcase in December By Al Muskewitz OXFORD – Joel VanMeter
Ethan Picks Panthers
Faith Christian’s Richerzhagen signs to play basketball at LaGrange, fulfilling a destiny he’d known of since third grade By Al Muskewitz Faith Christian basketball coach
Anniston’s Kite Tops in 4A
Anniston senior edges Jacksonville’s Broom to win 4A Player of the Year for second year in a row By Al Muskewitz MONTGOMERY — Commitment to
Player of the Year Finalists – Calhoun County has five players in the running
Calhoun County has five players in the running for Player of the Year in their classification, Mr. and Miss Basketball Three of Calhoun County’s five
All-state Boys – State champion Jacksonville dominates all-state selections
State champion Jacksonville dominates all-state selections, 5 first-teamers among 10 total all-state selections, Jacksonville’s Morrow 4A Coach of the Year Remember how the Calhoun County’s
All-State Girls – Calhoun County gets two first-teamers and a Coach of the Year on the Girls All-State Basketball Team announced Sunday
Calhoun County gets two first-teamers and a Coach of the Year on the Girls All-State Basketball Team announced Sunday Xai Whitfield is a player Oxford
Caught in the Shuffle – Jacksonville and Anniston sent to different regions in new AHSAA basketball alignments
Jacksonville, Anniston sent to different regions in new AHSAA basketball alignments, Brown not happy; wrestling gets 4 classifications By Al Muskewitz Newly crowned Class 4A
Calhoun County Boys 3/10/2022
Here are the year-end Calhoun County boys basketball statistics leaders; will be updated as reports are received, coaches should reply to al.muskewitz@gmail.com Scoring PLAYER GP
Calhoun County Girls 3/10/22
Here are the year-end Calhoun County girls basketball statistics leaders; will be updated as reports are received, coaches should reply to al.muskewitz@gmail.com Scoring PLAYER GP
State Championships Across Calhoun County
Here is a list of all-time state championships won by teams in Calhoun County Calhoun County State Champions TEAM FB VB XC WR MBK WBK
Cold Start Dooms Oxford
Lady Jackets hit first shot, then go cold, fall to undefeated Hazel Green in 6A girls final By Al Muskewitz BIRMINGHAM – LaMya McGrue hit a
Wrestling
Caught in the Shuffle – Jacksonville and Anniston sent to different regions in new AHSAA basketball alignments
Jacksonville, Anniston sent to different regions in new AHSAA basketball alignments, Brown not happy; wrestling gets 4 classifications By Al Muskewitz Newly crowned Class 4A
The Next Level for Ohatchee Senior
Ohatchee senior Troy Galloway signed to wrestle for Simpson College in Iowa Friday. Galloway was the 1A-4A 195 state champion as a junior and was
State Championships Across Calhoun County
Here is a list of all-time state championships won by teams in Calhoun County Calhoun County State Champions TEAM FB VB XC WR MBK WBK
Not to be Denied in Alexandria
By Al Muskewitz Championship notebook: Alexandria’s New overcomes two injury stoppages to become Valley Cubs’ first five-time state champion HUNTSVILLE – Nothing was going
Weaver on Top
By Al Muskewitz Bearcats rally on second day to win first state wrestling championship since 2004, Anderson MVP; Alexandria’s New a 5-time champ HUNTSVILLE
Shootout at the VBC – Ohatchee Holds Slim Lead in 1A-4A Wrestling
Ohatchee holds slim lead in 1A-4A wrestling; 14 local wrestlers to vie for individual state titles Saturday HUNTSVILLE – Chris Findley and Andy Fulmer are
AHSAA Wrestling Championship State Bracket
Here are the first-round pairings for this week’s AHSAA Wrestling Championships in Huntsville; 1A-4A is an 8-man bracket Class 1A-4A 106 Zeke Dernlan, Bayshore Christian
This Week in Calhoun County Sports – Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, and Wrestling
Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Feb. 14-19 Basketball MONDAY SUBREGION MATCHUPS GIRLS
County Wrestlers Excel in Ohatchee and Weaver
Ohatchee wins first-ever sectional title, Weaver wins first in a while; 11 wrestlers win individual titles, 35 qualify for state Calhoun County wrestlers dominated the
This Week in Calhoun County Sports – Track, Wrestling, and Basketball
Here is the high school sports schedule for the week of Feb. 7-12 in and around Calhoun County Basketball AREA TOURNAMENTS (Site in parenthesis) MONDAY
Baseball
Bolton on the Ball
Oxford, AL – Former Oxford athlete joins Yellow Jackets’ baseball program as the county’s first female assistant coach in the sport By Al Muskewitz OXFORD – Wes
Oxford Monster’s Quietly Consistent
Oxford, AL – Monsters’ second baseball Deerman makes All-Sunbelt Baseball League team; Choccolocco Park named SBL Field of the Year By Al Muskewitz Brant Deerman wasn’t
Oxford Monsters Win Finale
Oxford, AL – Choccolocco Monsters close out inaugural SBL season with 7-3 win over Hoots spiked with local flavor By Al Muskewitz The premise behind the
Dream Dashed for Oxford’s Monsters
Oxford, AL – Monsters eliminated from playoff race in run-rule loss to Chatt-a-Hoots, final game of first season Tuesday at Choccolocco Park By Al Muskewitz
Staying Alive for Oxford’s Monsters
Oxford, AL – Kelley’s three-run homer in seventh inning lifts Monsters to 3-2 win over Blues, keeping them alive for SBL playoff spot By Al Muskewitz
AHSAA South Baseball Stars Rise from Oxford
Montgomery, AL – AHSAA South baseball stars score shutout, rally to tie nightcap; Oxford’s Robertson, Holtville’s Silas named MVPs It was a good day for infielders
The Perfect Prize
Oxford, AL – Americans use late rally to beat Nationals 4-1 in SBL All-Star Game; GolDiggers’ Boser named MVP By Al Muskewitz There may not be
Alexandria Valley Boys on Top
Alexandria, AL – Alexandria 10U Baseball All-Stars bring USSSA World Series title back to the Valley By Al Muskewitz There’s a big sign hanging over the
One That Got Away
Oxford, AL – Monsters let a big one slip away, losing to Astros in a game they were leading by five runs after three innings By
Shining Star for Oxford’s Choccolocco Monsters
Oxford, AL – Shortstop Cooper one of four Monsters players now going to the SBL All-Star Game Sunday at Choccolocco Park By Al Muskewitz OXFORD
Softball
U.S. Women’s National Softball Team Splits at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park
Oxford, AL – op-ranked U.S. Women’s National Softball Team splits its first day at Choccolocco Park, blanking Australia 4-0 and falling to No. 2 Japan 7-1
Gattis Tops All-State
Alexandria, AL – Alexandria’s Rylee Gattis, who worked on her art during the COVID shutdown, became a prolific crocheter and ultimately a nearly unhittable pitcher, was
Title Bid Falls Short
Alexandria, AL – Frustrated Lady Cubs were in good position, but drop both games in 5A finals to Hayden; ‘it was like a kick in the
New Coaches
Calhoun County, AL – Three assistants in line for top county head coaching jobs at Alexandria, White Plains By Al Muskewitz Three new but familiar faces
Serious Softball
Piedmont, AL – Piedmont eliminated from Class 3A after two games, Prattville Christiaan stuns Bulldogs with three in top of the seventh From AHSAA reports The
Lady Cubs Lei It On ’Em
Alexandria, AL – Alexandria uses big bats, three more Gattis gems to gain a spot in the 5A state championship game CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP Wednesday’s
A Glance at Calhoun County Sports
Calhoun County, AL – It’s state championship week in Calhoun County; here is the high school sports schedule for the week of May 16-21 Baseball
Alexandria’s Gattis Hitting Her Stride
Alexandria, AL – Gattis throws another gem to lead Alexandria softball over Moody for No. 1 seed out of East Central Regional; JCA splits on 1A
Softball Regional Results for Calhoun County
Calhoun County AL – Here are scores and highlights from Tuesday’s AHSAA softball regional games involving teams in and around Calhoun County AHSAA REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Tuesday’s
Softball Regionals for Calhoun County
Here are Tuesday’s first-round pairings for the AHSAA softball regionals involving teams in and around Calhoun County; winners bracket winners and consolation bracket winners advance
Golf
Quite an Encore for Oxford’s Sunny King Charity Classic
Oxford, AL – Wigington, Cole top Montenegro, Bussey in a four-hole playoff to win Sunny King Charity Classic that at least matched last year’s tournament in
Cream Rises in Oxford’s SKCC
Oxford, AL – Cole-Wigington, Montenegro-Bussey emerge from a crowded leaderboard to hold top two spots heading into Championship Sunday SKCC LEADERBOARD Ty Cole-Gary Wigington -32 Jesus
SKCC Notebook
Anniston, AL – Early ACC team enjoys the opening round in colorful Hawaiian shirts, tournament leader plays two drivers in round, and more By Al Muskewitz
‘Loaded at the Top’ For Oxford’s Sunny King Classic
Oxford, AL – Robinson-Stumpfig top a crowded leaderboard after first round of Sunny King Classic, 14 teams within three shots of the lead, tightest Friday since
In the Chips
Oxford, AL – Past Sunny King Charity Classic winners will receive a commemorative poker chip to recognize their victory, momento will be awarded through 2029 Gary
Fond Memories for a Past Winner of Oxford’s Sunny King Charity Classic
Oxford, AL – Even though he’s moved away, oldest living winner of Sunny King Charity Classic carries a lifetime of fond memories of the tournament By
Wert Returns to Area
Calhoun County, AL – Former Cider Ridge pro back in familiar territory as Player Engagement Consultant for three southern PGA sections By Al Muskewitz Doug Wert
Tough One to Top
Oxford, AL – Most agree topping last year’s Sunny King Charity Classic finish will be difficult, but the deepest field in tournament history will try By
Sons of the Father
Oxford, AL – Drennen Beam and Noah Cypress try to fulfill a legacy, following in their fathers’ footsteps to win Sunny King Charity Classic as first-time
T ‘n’ T Pull Away
Anniston, AL – Gary Wigington and Ty Cole pull away from logjam to win Buddy Moore Charity Tournament for first time, just in time for Sunny
Soccer
Falcons Golden
Burgess scores golden goal in second OT, gives Donoho first playoff win since 2009; girls blank Collinsville in their playoff game LOCAL PLAYOFF RESULTS Girls
‘Sports saved my life’ – Jacksonville’s King overcomes personal challenges
Jacksonville’s King overcomes personal challenges in her youth to sign to play college soccer with Idaho JUCO By Al Muskewitz JACKSONVILLE — Olivia King doesn’t mince
Calhoun County Sports
Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of April 25-30 Baseball SECOND ROUND AHSAA PLAYOFFS
Donoho Double
Both of the school’s soccer teams complete historic double unbeaten regular seasons after respective victories over Faith Christian Donoho soccer pulled off the rare double
Calhoun County Weekly Sports
The start of the baseball playoffs highlight the schedule for high school teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Apr. 18-23 Baseball
Lions Getting Close
Faith boys move closer to their first soccer playoff berth since finals appearance in 2015 after blanking Weaver Tuesday’s results Boys games Faith Christian 6,
Monday Roundup for Calhoun County Sports
Here are highlights from Monday’s high school sports action in and around Calhoun County; includes baseball, softball and soccer MONDAY BASEBALL Faith Christian 6, Jacksonville
This Week in Calhoun County Sports
Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of April 11-16 Baseball April 11 Jacksonville Christian
Turn it Like Turley – Anniston’s Donoho Scores to Win
Donoho sophomore scores two long goals in final nine minutes to rally the Lady Falcons past Oxford to remain the only winner in Calhoun County
Slaying the Giant – Anniston’s Donoho Boys Win
Donoho’s boys win first Calhoun County soccer title since inaugural tournament, end Oxford’s three-year reign By Al Muskewitz The record will show Donoho’s boys won
Other Sports
Best Foot Forward for Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville’a athletics program makes AHSAA’s Sportsmanship School list for the first time, joined this year by JCA and Sacred Heart By Al Muskewitz
State Bound
White Plains girls in, boys out, Alexandria girls in; WP’s Webb girls co-medalist, Sawyer advances individually By Al Muskewitz SILVER LAKES — Baylie Webb was so
Lady Falcons Come Close
Donoho finishes second in state 1A-3A girls tennis for second year in a row, Harris and Hillman-Draper doubles team win individual titles By Al Muskewitz
Donoho Leads State
Monday roundup: Lady Falcons advance all 9 spots to second day of state tennis tournament, Pahman extends Faith baseball tradition and more MONTGOMERY – The
Soaring to State
Donoho’s girls dominates sectional, wins by a wide margin to earn spot in state tennis tournament at Lagoon Park JACKSONVILLE – The players on the
Old and New Champions – Donoho’s girls hold serve in Red Wilder Invitational, Faith’s boys displace Oxford at the top of their game
Donoho’s girls hold serve in Red Wilder Invitational, Faith’s boys displace Oxford at the top of their game By Dr. Jay Walker When it comes
Anniston’s Noma’s New No. 1
January 29, 2022 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Pierce Lawler gives Noma’s School of Gymnastics the No. 1 ranked Xcel Gold gymnast
Working Another Angle
October 20, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Walker Whitworth usually goes to the lake with a couple plans in the tackle
College Sports
Anniston’s Roc Rolls with Tide
Anniston, AL – Anniston’s McElderry commits to Alabama on Fourth of July By Al Muskewitz Anniston’s Ryqueze McElderry lit the fuse earlier in the weekend when
On the Big Stage
Southern Union golfer from White Plains has chance to salvage a tough year playing in JUCO nationals By Al Muskewitz Kenny Okins’ first experience with
Remembering Rudy Abbott in Calhoun County
By Al Muskewitz Legendary JSU baseball coach passes away Wednesday morning at 81 On this day of profound sadness in the Calhoun County community
Trailblazing Tiger Signs with Jacksonville State University
November 17, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Cleburne County’s Brooklyn McDaniel becomes school’s first female Division I scholarship signee HEFLIN
A C-130 to Fly Over JSU Game
November 6, 2021Lee Evancho Per Jacksonville State University’s Director of Strategic Communications, Buffy Lockette, a C-130 aircraft from Montgomery’s 908th Airwing will fly over JSU
Back in the game
Former JSU assistant Steve Gillispie returning to the dugout as first field manager of Choccolocco MonstersBy Al MuskewitzEast Alabama Sports TodayOXFORD — When you’ve been
