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Football
End of an Era for Piedmont
Piedmont, AL – Legendary Piedmont football coach Steve Smith retiring from public sector, will become new head coach/athletics director at Westbrook Christian By Al Muskewitz Steve
Piedmont Dominates Selections For All Region Teams
Piedmont, AL – Piedmont dominates selections for Class 3A Region 6 All-Region Team; Hayes, Epps, Smith take home three of four top awards; Saks’ Doss POY
Letting the ‘Dogs out’
Auburn, AL – MVP Crittenden rushes for 246 yards, 2 TDs as Andalusia runs past Cherokee County in Class 4A championship game; Fyffe beats B.B. Comer
Bombs Away for Piedmont’s Sad Defeat
Piedmont, AL – St. James QB throws 5 long touchdown passes in second half to beat Piedmont in Class 3A final for first football state title
Piedmont Leads at Half
Piedmont, AL – Hayes scores 3 touchdowns, leads Bulldogs to 20-10 lead on St. James at halftime of Class 3A title game By Al Muskewitz
Oxford Falls in Flag Finals
Auburn, AL – Lady Jackets couldn’t get anything going against an Auburn team basically playing a home game, fall in title game, 26-6 By Al Muskewitz
Dad On Her Shoulder
Oxford, AL – Versatile Burns playing for team, school. community and her ailing dad when Oxford play for the state flag football championship Wednesday By Al
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – The AHSAA Super 7 state championship games highlight this week’s schedule for high school sports teams in and around Calhoun County for
Piedmont on Point
Piedmont, AL – Bulldogs headed to Class 3A state finals after routing Sylvania; Hayes sets another state record, gets game ball at midfield By Al Muskewitz
Alabama Playoff Scoreboard for High School Football
Calhoun County, AL – Here is a list of Friday night’s state semifinal playoff scores and the matchups for the Super 7 next week in Auburn
Volleyball
Fly Eagle Fly
Jacksonville, AL – Jax’ Clark leaving the nest, affirms commitment to play volleyball at Snead State; will be coached by someone other than mom or dad
Signing Day in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Basketball, baseball, volleyball players confirm their college choices today; several county players signing with Division I programs By Al Muskewitz If it
Saints Come Marching In
Oxford, AL – Hope Christian Academy, the newest K-12 Christian school in Calhoun County, exploring its athletics options after receiving blessing of Oxford City Council By
Donoho Wins It
Anniston, AL – Lady Falcons win 13th state volleyball title in school history with 3-1 win over area and county rival Pleasant Valley; Donoho’s Draper MVP
Region champs X 2 in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho sweeps Pleasant Valley to win Class 2A North, Ohatchee wins tense five-setter with Plainview to win Class 3A North; includes first-round
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is this week’s high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Oct. 24-29 Football
Setting Standards in Jacksonville, Oxford, and Pleasant Valley
Calhoun Journal, AL – Jacksonville girls win first-ever Calhoun County Cross Country title, Oxford boys edge PV by a point; Oxford’s Katie Keur, Noah George sweep
Oxford Jackets B’ham Bound
Oxford, AL – Here are the results from teams in and around Calhoun County playing in the ASHAA North and South super regionals; play continues Thursday
Volleyball Regionals for Calhoun County Teams
Calhoun County, AL – Ten of 14 teams in Calhoun County made it to their respective volleyball super regionals that start Wednesday in Huntsville and Montgomery.
Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County. AL – Here is this week’s high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Oct. 17-22
Track/Cross Country
Anniston City Has ‘Right Stuff’ for Runners
Anniston, AL – RRCA designates Anniston as a Runner Friendly Community, one of five new designates for fall 2022 By Al Muskewitz Anniston has always been
Oxford Students Ready for What’s Next
Oxford, AL – Oxford’s Keur, George have left their mark in county cross country circles, Jackets coach Delozier projects big things for his county champions going
Sectional Standouts
Calhoun County, AL – Oxford boys, White Plains boys, Jacksonville girls all win sectional team titles; Conn, Keur win girls races Two of Calhoun County’s top
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is this week’s high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Oct. 24-29 Football
Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County. AL – Here is this week’s high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Oct. 17-22
Calhoun County X-C
Calhoun County, AL – Both races in the Calhoun County Cross Country Championships – for team and individual honors – are expected to be close with the
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Oct. 10-15 Football Oct.
Breaking It In For Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains’ Conn, Homewood’s Laird win inaugural Wing & A Prayer races at Golden Springs, Homewood sweeps team titles; Oxford’s George, Keur
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Oct. 3-8 Football Oct.
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
Basketball
Big-shot Bussey
White Plains, AL – White Plains senior comes up biggest in fourth quarter as Wildcats down Cherokee County in confidence-building victory TUESDAY’S BOYS GAMES Anniston at
Warriors Find Groove
Calhoun County, AL – Cherokee County picks up defense in second half, pulls away from White Plains to stay unbeaten in area; Wildcats hope to clinch
Pleasant Hosts?
Pleasant Valley, AL – Pleasant Valley’s boys, girls split with Cedar Bluff, eye Munford then much bigger area games with Ranburne on Friday By Joe Medley
Donoho’s Downey Delivers
Anniston, AL – Monday roundup: Freshman promoted from JV and answers the call, scores 15 to lead Donoho over ASD in area game, Weaver falls to
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Jan. 23-28 Basketball Jan.
Oxford’s ‘Manchild’
Jacksonville, AL – Lewis slams his way into the Calhoun County spotlight with MVP performance as No. 2 seed Oxford overcomes top seed Jacksonville for county
Veteran Affairs – Oxford Girls Maintain Title
Jacksonville, AL – Behind Whitfield and McGrue, Oxford’s experienced girls successfully defend their Calhoun County Tournament title, go back-to-back for first time since 2006 CALHOUN COUNTY
Firsts and ‘Legends’ at the Calhoun County Tournament
Jacksonville, AL – Players from the first Calhoun County tournaments for boys, girls get one more time to shine in pregame recognitions By Joe Medley East
Oxford Gets Justice for All
Jacksonville, AL – Woods turns spark to flame as Oxford pulls away from Alexandria in county semifinals, gains chance to repeat for second time ever CALHOUN
Jacksonville Golden Eagles Finding the Spark
Jacksonville, AL – After a cold first half, Can Johnson, Jacksonville find range in second half, get past Piedmont to reach boys county final
All in the Family for Ohatchee
Jacksonville, AL – Ohatchee cousins Jorda, Kelbe Crook top fan voting for F&M Bank Half-Court Shot, Jorda will take shot for $10,000 Friday as overall winner
‘Sick’ Performance from Oxford’s Alexander
Jacksonville, AL – Oxford’s Alexander fights through feeling bad to have his own big-time Flu Game against Alexandria in the county tournament semifinals CALHOUN COUNTY TOURNAMENT
‘Counted out’
Jacksonville, AL – Perennial county power Anniston overcomes Crook’s 32 points to get by Ohatchee, reach county final for the seventh year in a row By
Instant Classic for Alexandria
Jacksonville, AL – No 3 seed Alexandria prevails at the foul line after exchange of haymakers with No. 6 White Plains in Calhoun County quarterfinals CALHOUN
On the Record for Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook
Jacksonville, AL – Ohatchee’s Jorda Crook sets another Calhoun County Tournament scoring record, goes for 49 points and 20 rebounds as Lady Indians beat Jacksonville CALHOUN
Battle of Bulldogs 2.0
Jacksonville, AL – Piedmont gets fast start, leads wire to wire in rematch with Anniston to reach Calhoun County semifinals; Jacksonville up next By Joe Medley
ASWA Basketball Poll
Calhoun County, AL – Here’s this week’s high school basketball poll. Alabama Sports Writers Association members around the state nominate teams for consideration, and ASWA leadership
Jacksonville Playing Like a 1
Jacksonville, AL – Between the dunks and 3-pointers, top-seeded Jacksonville puts on a show in its County Tournament debut By Al Muskewitz Jacksonville came into the
Anniston’s Perry Buries 3s
Anniston, AL – Daughter of Anniston hoops royalty finds aggression, shoots Lady Dawgs past Pleasant Valley and into Calhoun County tournament semifinals By Joe Medley Eddie
Confident Oxford
Oxford, AL – Yellow Jackets get out to blazing start, look the part of top seed, defending champion in quarterfinal victory over White Plains CALHOUN COUNTY
Wrestling
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Jan. 23-28 Basketball Jan.
Lena Wins It for Weaver
Birmingham, AL – Weaver’s Johannson wins third straight state girls title; Lady Bearcats finish third as team, collect state hardware for first time; Ranburne comes up
Weaver’s Girls State
Birmingham, AL – Weaver places 3 wrestlers into championship matches at the State Girls Wrestling Championships Three Weaver wrestlers are into the finals and the Lady
AHSAA Finals Include Weaver’s Lady Bearcats
Calhoun County, AL – Ranburne goes to battle for the Class 1A-4A State Duals title Friday; the AHSAA State Girls Tournament begins Thursday AHSAA DUALS 1A-4A
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County Basketball Tournament and tournaments in Cherokee, Etowah and Talladega counties highlight the weekly high school schedule for teams in
This Week’s Sports Schedule for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school sports schedule for the week of Jan. 9-14 for team’s in and around Calhoun County Basketball Jan.
Weaver is King of the Rumble
Weaver, AL – Weaver recovers from disappointment of Calhoun County Tournament, wins physical day in Rumble in the Jungle RUMBLE IN THE JUNGLE Team scores:
Back to Back for Weaver
Weaver, AL – Weaver wins at Ranburne for second win in as many weeks; Bob Jones wins at Alexandria Top-ranked Weaver claimed six weight classes, five
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the high school basketball schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Dec. 12-17 Basketball Dec.
Weaver Wins With An Assist
Weaver, AL – Weaver wins Gene Taylor Memorial Tournament for second year in a row with a little help from its friends By Al Muskewitz Andy
Baseball
2023 Baseball Calhoun County Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the 2023 high school baseball schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County; will be updated when schedules are made
Who’s on First
Calhoun County, AL – Inseparable Alexandria Johnson twins have confounded baseball coaches for years, now it’s Shorter’s dilemma By Al Muskewitz Longtime Alexandria baseball coach
State Finals Locked In For Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – AHSAA signs 5-year deal to keep baseball, softball championships at Choccolocco Park and Jax State From the AHSAA The Alabama High School
Signing Day in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Basketball, baseball, volleyball players confirm their college choices today; several county players signing with Division I programs By Al Muskewitz If it
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
Softball
2023 Softball Calhoun County Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the 2023 high school softball schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County; will be updated as schedules are
Oxford Going Pro
Oxford, AL – Oxford could get its first professional team if City Council OKs bringing softball’s Vipers to Choccolocco Park By Al Muskewitz Rick Schiffhauer made
State Finals Locked In For Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – AHSAA signs 5-year deal to keep baseball, softball championships at Choccolocco Park and Jax State From the AHSAA The Alabama High School
Saints Come Marching In
Oxford, AL – Hope Christian Academy, the newest K-12 Christian school in Calhoun County, exploring its athletics options after receiving blessing of Oxford City Council By
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
Golf
Rolling Red Winner in Oxford
Oxford, AL – Griffin birdies 18 to overtake Montenegro, wins Rolling Red Alabama Classic by a shot By Al Muskewitz The 18th hole at Cider Ridge
2022-23 Wrestling
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the 2022-23 master wrestling schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County; will be updated as schedules become available; to
Rolling Red Tour in Oxford
Oxford, AL – Here are Wednesday’s first-round scores from the Rolling Red Tour’s Alabama Classic at Cider Ridge J.T. Griffin of Marietta, Ga., birdied the 18th
Match Play Pairings
Calhoun County, AL – Here are the matches for the Calhoun County Match Play Championship this weekend at Anniston Municipal GC CALHOUN COUNTY MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
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
Soccer
2023 Soccer Calhoun County Schedule
Calhoun County, AL –Here is the high school soccer schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County; all dates doubleheaders unless noted; will be updated
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
Other Sports
Still a Thrill
Oxford, AL – Oxford flag football reaches Elite 8 after beating Lee, Sparkman for second straight region title By Jason Pahman For a coach who already
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
2022-23 Calhoun County Basketball
Calhoun County, AL – Here is East Alabama Sports Today’s growing master basketball schedule for the 2022-23 season; be aware some early games will be impacted
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
