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Football
Calhoun County High School Teams Prepare for Busy Week of Playoff Action and State Championships
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Nov. 2-7. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football playoffs FRIDAY,
Glencoe Defeats White Plains 31-21 in Regular-Season Finale as Wildcats Prepare for Historic Playoff Appearance
Glencoe ends its season victorious, but playoff-bound White Plains rested starters with the new feeling of knowing there’s a next week. By Joe Medley GLENCOE
Alexandria, Cleburne County Highlight Final Week of Regular-Season High School Football
Beason rambles as Alexandria rolls into playoffs. Cleburne County finishes off unbeaten regular season. Westbrook Christian wins showdown of headliner coaches. Central-Clay, Donoho and Hokes
Alabama High School Football Scores: Local Teams Highlight Week 10 Action Across the State
This week’s high school football scores from around Alabama, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. THURSDAY, Oct. 29 Austin 35, Bob Jones 28
Northeast AL High School Sports Schedule for October 26–31 Includes Football, State Volleyball and Cross Country
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 26-Oct. 31. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY,
Ohatchee Clinches Playoff Berth With Late Touchdown as Area Football Teams Secure Key Victories
Trick-play TD with 35 seconds left lifts Ohatchee over Gaston, into playoffs. Wheeler passes Alexandria to victory over rival Jacksonville. White Plains extends winning streak
Piedmont Clinches Region 6 Championship With 48-6 Win Over Wellborn; Both Teams Secure Home Playoff Games
Austin, defense power Piedmont to dominant showing in winner-take-all game for region title, but Wellborn gets good news after the game. By Joe Medley WELLBORN
Alabama High School Football Scores for October 22–23, 2026
This week’s high school football scores from around Alabama, as gathered by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. THURSDAY, Oct. 22 Alma Bryant 24, Davidson 21
Hope Christian Shuts Out John Carroll Catholic 24-0, Secures Home Playoff Game in Inaugural Season
Butler leads the way as Hope Christian downs John Carroll Catholic, clinches hope playoff opener in program’s first season. BIRMINGHAM — Kiyra Butler accounted for
Area High School Sports Schedule Features Key Football Matchups, Volleyball Regionals Oct. 19–24
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 19-Oct. 24. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY,
Volleyball
Spring Garden Reaches State Volleyball Semifinals as Faith Christian and Donoho Exit Tournament
Spring Garden advances, but reclassification continues to bite area teams hard in postseason as Faith Christian, Donoho fall. Shannon Fagan, WEIS sports director. BIRMINGHAM —
Northeast AL High School Sports Schedule for October 26–31 Includes Football, State Volleyball and Cross Country
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 26-Oct. 31. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY,
Munford Finishes Runner-Up in First Super Regional Appearance, Advances to State Tournament
Munford finishes as runner up in first super regional appearance, will play DAR in state tournament. MONTGOMERY — Munford beat Curry 24-26, 25-16, 18-25, 25-22,
Pleasant Valley Volleyball Advances to North Super Regional With Sweep of Ranburne
Three-time defending 2A state champion Pleasant Valley sweeps way into North Super Regional, earns a sweet treat. By Joe Medley PLEASANT VALLEY — Pleasant Valley’s
Four Area Volleyball Teams Advance to AHSAA Super Regionals; Jacksonville and Oxford Eliminated
Volleyball regionals start Wednesday at Hoover and Montgomery. Here is a listing of brackets involving area teams: North Super Regional Finley Center (Hoover) WEDNESDAY, Oct.
Area High School Sports Schedule Features Key Football Matchups, Volleyball Regionals Oct. 19–24
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 19-Oct. 24. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY,
Faith Christian and Glencoe Capture Area Volleyball Championships, Advance to Subregional Play
Third seed Faith Christian wins three matches, claims Private A, Area 6 title. Donoho also clinches spot in subregional. ANNISTON — Faith Christian won the
Pleasant Valley, Oxford, Alexandria and Munford Claim Area Volleyball Championships
MVP Patterson powers Pleasant Valley, Thomas slams Oxford, and Lange leads Alexandria to area championships. Munford adds fifth consecutive ara title. Rounding up Tuesday’s area
Pleasant Valley and Piedmont Advance to Class 2A, Area 11 Volleyball Championship
Pleasant Valley tops Saks, and Piedmont overcomes Ohatchee to advance to Class 2A, Area 11 championship match. Rounding up Monday’s area volleyball tournament action: PLEASANT
High School Sports: Weekly Schedule | OCT. 12–17
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 12-Oct. 17. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY,
Track/Cross Country
Calhoun County Runners Among Area Athletes Qualifying for AHSAA State Cross Country Championships
Area schools and runners who qualified for Saturday’s AHSAA state cross country championships at Moulton’s Oakville Indian Mounds Park & Museum. Editor’s note: State cross
Calhoun County High School Teams Prepare for Busy Week of Playoff Action and State Championships
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Nov. 2-7. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football playoffs FRIDAY,
Calhoun County Cross Country Teams Claim Sectional Championships, Advance to State Competition
Oxford, Lincoln boys, Jacksonville girls win sectional titles. Jacksonville’s Mathis, Sloughfy finish first. Oxford’s boys celebrate after winning the Class 5A, Section 6 meet Friday
Northeast AL High School Sports Schedule for October 26–31 Includes Football, State Volleyball and Cross Country
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 26-Oct. 31. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY,
Oxford Girls Win Calhoun County Cross Country Championship in Tiebreaker; Boys Claim Fifth Straight Title
Eighth-grader comes through to give Oxford girls tiebreaker, first title since 2023. Oxford boys make it five county titles in a row, and Jacksonville’s Mathis,
Area High School Sports Schedule Features Key Football Matchups, Volleyball Regionals Oct. 19–24
High school sports events for area high schools for the week of Oct. 19-Oct. 24. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY,
Area High School Sports Schedule for Sept. 21-26
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Sept. 21-26. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Sept. 25 Alexandria
Area High School Sports Schedule for Sept. 14-19 Features Unbeaten Wellborn-Pleasant Valley Football Matchup
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Sept. 14-19. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Sept. 18 Alexandria
High School Sports Schedule for Aug. 31-Sept. 5
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 5. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football FRIDAY, Sept. 4
Area High School Sports Schedule for Aug. 24-29
Sports events for area high schools for the week of Aug. 24-29. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Football THURSDAY, Aug. 27 Southside
Basketball
Oxford’s Jaylen Alexander Named Mr. Basketball, Secures Historic Trifecta of Top Honors for Yellow Jackets
Calhoun County, AL – Alexander adds ASWA’s top award to postseason list, gives Oxford a trifecta of top award winners in basketball, football and baseball. By
Saks Seeks New Leadership as Felder Departs After One Year in Dual Coaching Roles
Saks, AL – Felder out after one year as Saks’ football and boys’ basketball coach. School seeking to fill both positions. By Joe Medley For
Alabama High School Basketball All-State Teams Announced, Local Talent Earns Top Honors
The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State high school basketball teams, honorable mentions and coaches of the year: CLASS 7A GIRLS First-team All-State Aaliyah Blanchard, Hoover,
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 —
Wrestling
Alexandria Mourns the Loss of State Champion Wrestler Ryan Lambert, 16
State-champion Alexandria wrestler confirmed as 16-year-old victim in Friday night single-vehicle crash near Ohatchee. By Joe Medley Alexandria two-time state-champion wrestler Jeremy “Ryan” Lambert was
“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
Baseball
Alabama All-State Baseball Teams Announced, Local Standouts Earn State Recognition
The 2026 Alabama Sports Writers Association all-state baseball team. Mr. Baseball, Miss Softball and Super All-State to be announced Sunday at the ASWA convention. CLASS
Maniscalco, Austin Headline 2026 All-Calhoun County Baseball Teams
Oxford’s Maniscalo Calhoun County 4A-6A player of the year, and Piedmont’s Austin takes top honors in 1A-3A. Alexandria’s Welch, PV’s Turner take coaching honors.. Class
Choccolocco Monsters Announce 2026 Sunbelt League Schedule at Choccolocco Park
Schedule for the 2026 Choccolocco Monsters of the Sunbelt League. Home games to be played at Choccolocco Park. Home games in all capital letters: ’26 Choccolocco Monsters COACH: Ryan Sadler
AHSAA Crowns 2026 State Baseball and Softball Champions Across Alabama
Complete results from the AHSAA state baseball and softball championships, which played out this week at Choccolocco Park and Jacksonville State University. State baseball CLASS
Westbrook Christian Claims Class 4A State Title Behind MVP Brodie Johnson’s Complete-Game Performance
MVP Johnson finishes stellar series with complete game, and Warriors claim Class 4A state title under first-year head coach. By Joe Medley JACKSONVILLE — Most
Westbrook Christian Takes Control Early in Class 4A Finals, Leads Bibb County 5-2 in Weather-Delayed Game 2
Game 2 of Westbrook Christian’s Class 4A title series with Bibb County is underway at Jax State. Click link and refresh for updates. State baseball
AHSAA State Baseball and Softball Championships Set for Busy Week at Choccolocco Park and Jax State
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of May 18-23. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. State baseball finals NOTE:
Alexandria Stays Hot After County Title, Ohatchee Dominates; Hope Christian and Ranburne Earn Baseball Wins
Fresh off of county softball title, Alexandria tops another county power, and Ohatchee victorious. Hope Christian, Ranburne win in baseball. Going around the horn
High School Sports Roundup: Packed Week of Action Across Calhoun County April 13–18
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of April 13-18. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Cover photo: Jacksonville Christian’s
Alexandria, Hokes Bluff Earn Baseball Wins; Jacksonville, Lincoln Split on the Softball Field
Alexandria, Hokes Bluff victorious in baseball. Jacksonville, Lincoln split in softball. Going around the horn on Saturday’s area high school baseball and softball: Baseball ALEXANDRIA
Softball
Calhoun County Softball Honors Announced as Parris, Fitch Earn Player of the Year Recognition
Alexandria’s Parris Calhoun County 4A-6A player of the year, and Ohatchee’s Fitch takes top honors in 1A-3A. Oxford’s McKibbin, PV’s Bryant take coaching honors. Class
Ohatchee’s Poe Adds Girls’ Basketball to Coaching Duties
Ohatchee’s long-time softball coach, AD for gitls’ sports set to add girls’ basketball to her coaching duties. By Joe Medley Kendall Poe just got even
Alabama Sports Writers Association Announces 2026 All-State Softball Teams
The ASWA All-State team is selected from nominees, which sports writers gather from coaches. Nominees are compiled ahead of a vote of sports writers from
Randolph County’s State Tournament Run Ends, but Tigers Poised for Strong Return After Back-to-Back Appearances
Randolph County’s stay at Choccolocco Park short, but Tigers return most of their roster after making first two state-tourney appearances back to back By Joe
Ranburne’s Historic State Tournament Run Ends Against G.W. Long, but Bulldogs Show Program Growth
Ranburne’s stay at state softball tournament ends with loss to G.W. Long, but getting there and winning a game marks progress By Joe Medley OXFORD
Saraland Claims 6A Crown as State Softball Tournament Continues at Choccolocco Park
Updated scores from the state softball tournament, which is playing out at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park. State softball (At Choccolocco Park) CLASS 7A Wednesday, May 20
AHSAA State Baseball and Softball Championships Set for Busy Week at Choccolocco Park and Jax State
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of May 18-23. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. State baseball finals NOTE:
Former Raider Ashley Cranmer Named Pleasant Valley Head Softball Coach
Former player under Hunter, assistant under retiring Bryant announced as Raiders’ new head softball coach. By Joe Medley Every sports program has its way, and
Jacksonville Christian, Woodland Capture Area Softball Titles; Ranburne, Central-Clay Finish Runner-Up
Lee homers twice, drives in five runs as Jacksonville Christian rolls to 1A, Area 12 title. Puckett, Taylor power Woodland to 1A, Area 8 title.
Ohatchee and Munford Capture Area Softball Titles as Jacksonville Christian, Spring Garden and Woodland Advance
Ohatchee, Munford sweep to area titles. Jacksonville Christian, Spring Garden and Woodland advance in area tourneys. OHATCHEE — Makayla Brackett pitched 2 1/2 innings
Golf
Hughston’s Clutch Finish Powers LeCroy-Hughston to Back-to-Back Sunny King Titles
Hughston’s clutch putt on No. 15, eagle No. 17 key his and LeCroy’s late rally to win 48th Sunny King Charity Classic. By Joe Medley
Wigington Wins Eighth Calhoun County Match Play Championship
At 57, Wigington tops Clay in final, adds eighth Calhoun County Match Play championship on The Hill. 2026 Calhoun County Golf Tour Sponsored by Ted’s
Wigington’s Playoff Eagle Lifts LeCroy-Wigington to Buddy Moore Charity Golf Tournament Victory
Wigington’s playoff chip-in for eagle answers Clay’s eagle putt on No. 18, gives LeCroy-Wigington victory in 18th Buddy Moore Charity Golf Tournament. By Joe Medley
Three-Time Champions Brooks-Clay Take One-Shot Lead Into Buddy Moore Final Round
Three-time champions Brooks-Clay shoot 15 under par, lead LeCroy-Wigington by one shot headed into Sunday’s final round of Buddy Moore. By Joe Medley ANNISTON —
Cole Captures Calhoun County Championship and Eighth Player of the Year Title
Cole wins Calhoun County Championship, matches his county-season-best five victories and clinches eighth county player-of-the-year points title. 2026 Calhoun County Golf Tour Sponsored by Ted’s
Rollins Fires 6-Under 64 to Lead 90th Calhoun County Championship
Hot putter on a hot day leads to 6-under 64 for Rollins, chance for third points win on Calhoun County Golf Tour. Player-of-year front runners
Ty Cole Wins Oxford City Championship in Playoff, Strengthens Player of the Year Chase
Defending Calhoun County player of the year prevails in a playoff to win Oxford City Championship, bag his fourth win on the ’26 Tour. Cover
Oxford City Championship First-Round Tee Times Set at Cider Ridge
First-round tee times for the Oxford City Championship at Cider Ridge. The Oxford City Championship is the eighth of nine points events on the 2026
Wigington Closes with Back-to-Back Birdies to Capture Etowah County Open by One Stroke
Wigington posts clutch birdie-birdie finish to win Etowah County Open by one stroke, gain his second victory in the past three Calhoun County Tour points
Andrew Weathers Claims Gadsden City Championship with One-Stroke Victory at Twin Bridges
Weathers masters first look at Twin Bridges, withstands Cole’s 66 on Sunday to win Gadsden City Championship by one stroke. By Joe Medley GADSDEN —
Soccer
Calhoun County’s Best Honored on 2026 All-County Soccer Teams
The East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County soccer team is selected from nominees gathered from coaches. Compiled by Joe Medley. 2026 Girls’ All-Calhoun County soccer
Area Soccer Players Earn Alabama High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State Honors
Players from area schools who were voted to the Alabama High School Soccer Coaches Association All-State teams. GIRLS SUPER ALL-STATE Second team Ava Haygood, F,
High School Sports Roundup: Packed Week of Action Across Calhoun County April 13–18
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of April 13-18. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Cover photo: Jacksonville Christian’s
Alexandria, Hokes Bluff Earn Baseball Wins; Jacksonville, Lincoln Split on the Softball Field
Alexandria, Hokes Bluff victorious in baseball. Jacksonville, Lincoln split in softball. Going around the horn on Saturday’s area high school baseball and softball: Baseball ALEXANDRIA
White Plains Golf Claims Chesley Oaks Title as Area Teams Shine Across Multiple Sports
Hurst, White Plains’ boys win Chesley Oaks Invitational, plus copious portions of soccer, baseball and softball from around the area. Cover photo: White Plains’ boys’
Area High School Sports Weekly Preview: March 23–28 Packed with Baseball, Softball, Soccer, and More Across Calhoun County, AL
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events involving area teams for the week of March 23-28. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball
Calhoun County Teams Set for Busy Week of High School Sports, March 9–14
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of March 9-14. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Cover photo: Alexandria’s Cole
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
Other Sports
Anniston Flag Football Stays Perfect at 7-0 with Win Over Hope Christian
Anniston ups to 7-0, and 4-5 Hope Christian continues growth against tough competition in first season. ANNISTON — Flag football’s growth in Calhoun County was
Oxford’s Maniscalco, Donoho’s Barnett Share Top Tennis Honor; Reddy Leads Boys for Calhoun County
Oxford’s Maniscalco, Donoho’s Barnett co-players of the year for Calhoun County girls’ tennis, and Donoho’s Reddy takes top honor for boys. Calhoun County tennis players
Area High School Sports Weekly Preview: March 23–28 Packed with Baseball, Softball, Soccer, and More Across Calhoun County, AL
Calhoun County, AL – High school sports events involving area teams for the week of March 23-28. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Baseball
Calhoun County Teams Set for Busy Week of High School Sports, March 9–14
High school sports events involving area teams for the week of March 9-14. Coaches, report schedule changes and results to joe@wrightmediacorp.com. Cover photo: Alexandria’s Cole
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,
College Sports
Jacksonville State Defeats New Mexico State 24-0 as Caden Creel Sets Rushing Record and Gamecocks Clinch Bowl Eligibility
Creel makes his mark in Jax State history as the Gamecocks down New Mexico State to clinch bowl eligibility. LAS CRUCES, N.M. — Caden Creel
Jacksonville State Opens Conference USA Play 3-0 as Kelly Emphasizes Focus Ahead of Upcoming Schedule
Jax State seems to have settled into a winning formula with a 3-0 start to CUSA play, but Kelly wants to keep the ‘rat poison’
Jacksonville State’s Charles Kelly Uses Unusual Book Report Assignment to Help Kicker Regain Confidence
After Rippa’s rare clutch miss at Ohio, Kelly righted his kicker by having him write a book report, and Rippa hasn’t missed since. JACKSONVILLE —
Jax State Edges Kennesaw State 27-26 on Garrison Rippa’s Late Field Goal
Clutch kicker comes through again after rare miss earlier this season, lifts Jax State to 27-26 victory at Kennesaw State. KENNESAW, Ga. — Garrison Rippa
Gamecocks Turn Focus to Kennesaw State After Middle Tennessee Victory
JACKSONVILLE, AL. — Jacksonville State used a few extra days between games to recover from a five-game opening stretch and turn its attention toward the
Johnson’s Subtle Skills Help Unlock Jax State Offense
Subtleties in Johnson’s game making his not-subtle upside show through, and helping Jax State’s offense do more things. JACKSONVILLE — Yards didn’t exactly translate to
Nix’s Versatility Continues to Pay Off for Jax State
Nix has brought a lot to Jax State, but here’s betting there’s more. (Includes video of Jax State football coach Charles Kelly, defensive lineman Quay
Creel Carrying Heavy Offensive Load as Jax State Prepares for Georgia Southern
Creel shouldering a bigger load ably for Jax State, but how long can he hold up? (Includes video of Creel and Gamecocks head coach Charles
Munford, Piedmont and Pleasant Valley Earn Area Volleyball Wins; Oxford Splits Tri-Match
Munford, Piedmont and Pleasant Valley win area matches. Oxford splits trimatch, and Alexandria goes 2-2 in Hartselle. By East Alabama Sports Today Serving and receiving
Jax State Falls to Ohio 29-27 in Four-Overtime Thriller
Jax State outgains Ohio by wide margin but misses field goal at end of regulation, suffers costly penalties and falls in four overtimes. ATHENS, Ohio