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Football
Munford’s Smith Picks Tennessee
Munford’s junior 4-star safety finally reveals college commitment after keeping choice closely guarded for about a month By Al Muskewitz MUNFORD — Sylvester Smith has
Never Give Up – Donoho’s Goodson overcomes serious knee injury
Donoho’s Goodson overcomes serious knee injury to pursue dream of playing college football, signs with Carson-Newman, hopes his story inspires others By Al Muskewitz Connor
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
Overnight Sensation – Alexandria Greeted with Wall of Tradition
Alexandria students, staff greeted today with Wall of Tradition principal hopes will be a point of pride for current, future generations of Valley Cubs By
Next Level Stuff
Five Saks seniors make their choices on where to play their college football Five senior Saks football players got together Monday to celebrate their choices
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
Playing For More Than Himself
Donoho’s Billings remembers his late teammate during the ceremony to formalize his commitment to Samford; Piedmont trio celebrate signings By Al Muskewitz The day belonged
Satcher in at Anniston’s Donoho
By Al Muskewitz Returns as Falcons’ head football coach, has previously been a football assistant and coached multiple sports there Jeremy Satcher is Donoho’s
Signing Day Roundup for Ohatchee and Alexandria
By Al Muskewitz Ohatchee’s Ennis heading to Nicholls State, Piedmont has 3 to sign, Alexandria’s’ Tucker signs with Lindsey Wilson Ohatchee senior Eli Ennis
Oxford Hitting the Jackpot
By Al Muskewitz Oxford’s Mitchell, Merriweather bet on themselves, come up big winners with their future Oxford defensive back Miguel Mitchell addresses his classmates
Volleyball
Falcons Tab Taylor
Donoho finds new volleyball coach teaching biology classes; decorated Jacksonville, JUCO player and coach inherits program that has won two of last three state titles
Clendenin Leaving Donoho
Architect of Lady Falcons’ return to volleyball prominence tells school he plans not to return next season for personal reasons By Al Muskewitz Jamie Clendenin,
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
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
Package Deal – Weaver’s Lawrence Twins Sign
Weaver’s Lawrence twins sign to play softball at Stillman; Tiana also will play volleyball; includes Monday’s results By Al Muskewitz WEAVER — Taylor and Tiana
Donoho Did It
October 29, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today Lady Falcons get the last word, smack down Bayshore Christian in straight sets to
On to Finals – Again
October 28, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today CLASS 1A ELITE EIGHTFirst RoundBayshore Christian 3, Marion County 1 (23-25, 25-15, 25-17, 25-12)Woodland 3, Ragland 1 (25-21, 25-20, 13-25, 25-15)Donoho 3, Kinston 0 (25-8, 25-11,
Donoho Wins Opener
October 27, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today BIRMINGHAM — When Lily Grace Draper gets going early, it usually means it’s gong
8 for the Eight
October 27, 2021 By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today AHSAA STATE TOURNAMENTCLASS 1AWednesday, 9 a.m.Marion County (23-14) vs. Bayshore Christian (22-24)Woodland(23-11) vs. Ragland
This Week’s Sport Schedule – Oct. 25-Oct. 30
October 25, 2021 By East Alabama Sports Today The final week of football’s regular season with rivalries and playoff implications on the line highlight
Track
Anniston Bulldogs Lead the Way
Anniston boys win 4×400 relay to clinch school’s first outdoor track state title; White Plains girls share 4A red map By Al Muskewitz GULF SHORES
Your Guide to … Sectional Track
Here is everything you need to know about the AHSAA Outdoor Track and Field Sectionals involving teams in and around Calhoun County at various locations
A Giant Step for Anniston’s Moore
Anniston’s Moore , described as ‘small in stature but a giant on the track,’ running off to Kentucky after signing with Campbellsville Anniston sprinter Niecy
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
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
Closing it Out – Oxford Track and County Baseball
Unlikely heroes step up for Oxford track in late events to secure win, roundup also includes Saturday baseball By Al Muskewitz OXFORD – The Oxford
Oxford Tops County
Yellow Jackets sweep EA Sports Today’s County All-Sports standings as boys, girls teams post best overall cumulative finish during county tournament series Oxford’s sweep of
Record Shattering for Oxford, Ohatchee, Anniston, and White Plains
Oxford sweeps boys, girls county track championship; six records smashed, including some of the oldest on the books By Al Muskewitz East Alabama Sports Today
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
Tracking the Girls in Calhoun County
Here is a quick look at the girls competition in this week’s Calhoun County Track and Field Championships at Choccolocco Park Editor’s Note: The Calhoun
Basketball
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
Jacksonville Golden
Golden Eagles meet high expectations, rout Escambia County in Class 4A title game to win first ever boys basketball state championship By Al Muskewitz BIRMINGHAM
Chasing the Map
Oxford’s girls earn spot in Class 6A finals, start out hot from the field, then hold on at the end By Al Muskewitz BIRMINGHAM – So
This Week’s Schedule
Here is the high school sports schedule for the week of Feb. 28-March 5 for teams in and around Calhoun County; Final Four scores updated
One Win Away for Jacksonville’s Golden Eagles
Jacksonville quickly recovers from a slow start, beats St. James to reach Class 4A title game vs. Escambia County Friday By Al Muskewitz BIRMINGHAM — Jacksonville
This Week’s Sports Plans
Here is the high school sports schedule for the week of Feb. 28-March 5 for teams in and around Calhoun County Basketball AHSAA FINAL FOUR
Calhoun County Boys
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
Saturday Roundup – Highlights from Saturday’s High School sports action in and around Calhoun County
Here are the highlights from Saturday’s high school sports action in and around Calhoun County; includes softball, baseball, soccer, basketball Lady Lions Invitational White Plains
Calhoun County Girls
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
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
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
Comeback Thwarted
Piedmont, AL – Piedmont rally comes up short, Trinity Presbyterian sweeps Tuesday doubleheader to win the Class 3A state title By Al Muskewitz Matt Deerman
Piedmont Wins Opener
Piedmont, AL – Bulldogs use speed and a little luck to score 4 in second inning, take Game 1 of 3A title series from Trinity
Piedmont is Head Over Heels
Piedmont, AL – Piedmont’s Pike takes Bulldogs’ popular post-season backflips to a new level BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES 1A: Lindsay Lane (28-6) vs. Bayshore Christian (27-5) 2A:
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
Saving the Tournament
Calhoun County, AL – AHSAA’s plan for region play in spring sports could threaten the Calhoun County Tournament; local admin: ‘It would be a shame if
Donoho Denied
Anniston, AL – Falcons bid to return to state championship series ends in semifinal sweep by Lindsay Lane; Piedmont learns finals foe ATHENS – A
Piedmont On to the Finals
Piedmont, AL – Piedmont stages another comeback, beats Phil Campbell in Game 3 to reach Class 3A championship series By Al Muskewitz PHIL CAMPBELL – The
Piedmont is Staying Alive
Piedmont, AL – Piedmont bounces back from first game shutout to win nightcap, force Game 3 with Phil Campbell for trip to state finals AHSAA
Thursday Playoffs in Calhoun County
Donoho earns spot in semifinals with sweep; Jacksonville, Alexandria swept, marking final game of Shaw’s 30-year coaching tenure for the Cubs Thursday’s playoff scores CLASS
Softball
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
Piedmont Area Champs
Lady Bulldogs hold off Ohatchee to win Class 3A Area 11 crown, Smith named MVP AREA TOURNAMENTS CLASS 3A Area 11 at Piedmont Wednesday’s games
Area Tournaments
Here are a list of scores from area softball tournaments involving teams in and around Calhoun County played Tuesday AREA TOURNAMENTS CLASS 3A Area 11
Simply Grand – Alexandria Slams Cleburne County
Alexandria’s Phillips slams Cleburne County twice in same inning, puts name in state record book THURSDAY’S SCORES Alexandria 15, Cleburne County 0 Etowah 6, Oxford
Golf
RTJ Trail Blazing
SILVER LAKES — Jacob LeCroy (65), Alex Harper (66) hold first-round lead in RTJ Championship at Silver Lakes By Al Muskewitz Sometimes you play good and
Anniston’s Lone Ranger
Anniston, AL – Anniston’s Okins goes it alone as only individual in national championship tournament, shoots 76-74-76 in first three rounds By Al Muskewitz They
Silver Lakes Pairings for Calhoun County Golf Tour
Calhoun County, AL – Here are Saturday’s first-round pairings for the RTJ Trail Championship at Silver Lakes; players are encouraged to keep their greens, fairways
Weaver Second OK, For Now
Weaver, AL – Weaver’s Nick Ledbetter sat atop leaderboard until late in the round for second straight day, finishes runner-up among Class 3A boys AHSAA
Alexandria’s Sechrest Champion; Weaver’s Ledbetter Second
Alexandria, AL – Alexandria senior charges in final two holes, wins 4A-5A medalist; Weaver’s Ledbetter second in 3A boys By Al Muskewitz OWENS CROSS ROADS
Early Contenders
Alexandra’s Sechrest, Weaver’s Ledbetter both third in respective races in state golf championships; White Plains girls second among 4A-5A teams By Al Muskewitz OWENS CROSS
The Road Back
Pell City pro Willy Wilcox on the comeback trail after opening up about his battle with addiction By Al Muskewitz SILVER LAKES – Ask Willy Wilcox
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
No Driver Required for Weaver’s Ledbetter
Weaver’s Ledbetter scraps the big stick, shoots 74 to advance to the Class 3A state tournament for the second year in a row FAIRHOPE –
Coming of Age
Sawyer Edwards, 15, becomes the youngest player to win on the Calhoun County Golf Tour, only player under par in Oxford City Championship By Al
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
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
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
