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‘An Absolute Steal’ for Oxford
Oxford, AL – One of four Oxford signees to spark a raucous NSD ceremony, running back Thomas looks to hit the portal-world hole and speed from
Something Bigger in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville’s Fisher looks ahead to opportunities to come at, and because of, Dartmouth. Holt channels sixth-grade self to explain opportunity she never saw
‘Dawgs’ Day in Anniston
Anniston, AL – Anniston High recognizes Doss, Kirby, Lewis and Wansart on National Signing Day. As many two more expected to sign. By Joe Medley Anniston
‘Brick by Brick’ Anniston Alum Looks to Build
Anniston, AL – Ready to try head-coaching job again, Anniston grad Dorsey hopes to build Talladega High football into a winner from the ground up.
ASWA Football Finalists
Calhoun County, AL – Finalists for 2023 back- and lineman-of-the-year awards by classification, as voted by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. Editor’s note: Winners, Super All-State
ASWA All-State Team
The Alabama Sports Writers Association All-State high school football teams, honorable mentions and coaches of the year: CLASS 7A FIRST-TEAM ALL-STATE Offense QB: Andrew Alford,
AHSAA Makes an Oops in Their Reclassification: Impact on Calhoun County
Montgomery, AL – Citing an ALSDE data reporting error, AHSAA adjusts reclassification with major implications for classifications, region alignments for area schools. By Joe Medley Anniston
Jacksonville’s Ogle a Warhawk
Jacksonville, AL – After coaching change altered plans to sign with Troy, Jacksonville’s 9,000-yard passer signs with Louisiana-Monroe. By Joe Medley Jim Ogle was on his
AHSAA Reclassification Impacts Calhoun County
CALHOUN COUNTY, AL – Southside bumped up to Class 6A, Anniston and Jacksonville bump up to 5A and Alexandria down to 4A in the latest
Former Alexandria Standout, Royal, Puts Pp MVP Performance
Tuscaloosa, AL – Former Alexandria standout Royal puts up MVP performance as Gulf Shores knocks off defending 5A state champion Ramsay to bring home first state
Volleyball
Folsom Hits On at Gadsden
Anniston, AL – Faith Christian senior and standout on state-tournament volleyball team signs to play on, at Gadsden State Community College. By Joe Medley Ally
AHSAA Makes an Oops in Their Reclassification: Impact on Calhoun County
Montgomery, AL – Citing an ALSDE data reporting error, AHSAA adjusts reclassification with major implications for classifications, region alignments for area schools. By Joe Medley Anniston
Family Tradition
Pleasant Valley, AL – Fresh off helping Pleasant Valley win a state volleyball title, Bryant becomes the latest in her family to take her game to
Calhoun County’s Alexandria Cubs Shine with Future Plans
Calhoun County, AL – Nine Alexandria athletes, including six baseball players, sign to play college ball in mass ceremony in Larry R. Ginn Gymnasium. By
All Calhoun County Volleyball
Calhoun County, AL – Pleasant Valley’s Bryant, Schwabe and Alexandria’s Welch, Dickerson take top honors on the 2023 East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County volleyball teams.
State Volleyball: History Repeats?
Birmingham, AL – Spring Garden awakens echoes of 2007-08 with second state volleyball championship. Panthers will try to add the second jewel for this school year
Pleasant Valley’s Triumph for Calhoun County: 6th State Title Caps Coach’s Glorious Career
Birmingham, AL – Pleasant Valley sweeps Sand Rock in the AHSAA Class 2A volleyball final, claims sixth state title and first since 1997 while giving retiring
State Volleyball
Birmingham, AL – Spring Garden sweeps Faith Christian and Addison to reach 1A final, and Cherokee County falls in 4A quarterfinals. Editor’s note: For coverage of
Calhoun County’s Pleasant Valley Advances to Class 2A Final, Seeks Championship for Retiring Coach
Pleasant Valley, AL – Pleasant Valley reaches Class 2A final for second year in a row, one victory away from giving retiring head coach a championship.
Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports contests for schools in Calhoun and surrounding counties for the week of Oct. 30-Nov. 4. Includes pairings for regional volleyball
Track/Cross Country
Bulldog Trio Signs in Piedmont
Piedmont, AL – Piedmont track standouts Dempsey, Ray and wrestler Bailey sign to compete on, in college … Ray at Binghamton, Dempsey at Millsaps and Bailey
Something Bigger in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville’s Fisher looks ahead to opportunities to come at, and because of, Dartmouth. Holt channels sixth-grade self to explain opportunity she never saw
Calhoun County Indoor Track
Birmingham, AL – Munford’s Frank, Cherokee County’s Johnson bring home state titles. White Plains’ Conn takes second- and third-place finishes. By East Alabama Sports Today
AHSAA Makes an Oops in Their Reclassification: Impact on Calhoun County
Montgomery, AL – Citing an ALSDE data reporting error, AHSAA adjusts reclassification with major implications for classifications, region alignments for area schools. By Joe Medley Anniston
Anniston is the Holme for Rings and Awards
Anniston, AL – As two-time defending Class 4A state track champion Anniston receives rings for 2023, Holland receives two NFHS awards By Joe Medley Lisa Howard
All-Calhoun County Cross County
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains, Oxford sweep top honors on 2023 East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County cross country team. Top 15 runners at the
Calhoun County Wins at State Cross County
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains’ Conn, Munford’s Frank repeat as Class 4A champions. White Plains’ girls seconds, boys third in team standings. By
Calhoun County Cross County
Calhoun County, AL – Munford’s Frank, White Plains’ Conn look to repeat as Class 4A champions. White Plains’ boys, girls projected leaders among area teams contending
Calhoun County Weekly High School Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports contests for schools in Calhoun and surrounding counties for the week of Nov. 6-Nov. 11. Includes pairings for regional volleyball
Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports contests for schools in Calhoun and surrounding counties for the week of Oct. 30-Nov. 4. Includes pairings for regional volleyball
Basketball
ASWA All-State team
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 Syriah Daniels, Auburn,
Familiar Feeling for Anniston Girls
Birmingham, AL – Cold shooting, tough second half doom Anniston’s girls to another ‘sad’ day in Birmingham as T.R. Miller advances to 4A title game. By
Eddie Factor for Anniston
Jacksonville, AL – Veteran coach simulates New Hope star guard in practice, helps Anniston find the formula to get back to the Northeast Regional final. By
Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 19-Feb. 24. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com.
Regional Pairings
Calhoun County, AL – Northeast and Central Regional pairings for East Alabama Sports Today coverage-area teams. (Updated with times, championship game days/times) Girls CLASS 1A
Anniston’s Faith Christian Coach Hughes Takes Time Away
Anniston, AL – Faith Christian coach will take a year off from coaching to pursue a ministry internship in Washington,D.C. Prater to serve as interim. By
Gaston’s Last Play for Oxford
Jacksonville, AL – Not one to let the scoreboard have the last word, Oxford senior ends her career in the most JaMea Gaston way possible.
Bouquet of Roses at the Pete for Southside
Jacksonville, AL – Southside senior makes the most of chance to shine, and Panthers down Moody to gain another shot at a Northeast Regional final. By
Faith Christian’s Pride’s Ride in Anniston
Jacksonville, AL – Faith’ Christian’s latest regional run ends against Skyline, but a season that started with low expectations end with moon as a goal and
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 12-Feb. 17. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Basketball
On to The Pete in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, AL – Anniston’s boys and girls, Piedmont’s boys, Faith Christian’s boys and B.B. Comer’s boys advance to regional play. (Includes links to regional pairings and
Updated Subregional Results
Calhoun County, AL – Results from AHSAA subregional games involving East Alabama Sports Today coverage-area teams. Most girls teams played Friday, and most boys teams
Updated Subregional Pairings
Calhoun County, AL – Regional pairings for East Alabama Sports Today coverage-area teams plus potential regional-final opponents. (Will be updated after Saturday’s subregional games.) Girls CLASS
Oxford Photo Gallery
Oxford, AL – Oxford’s boys play host to Huffman in a Class 6A, Northeast subregional game. Winner advances to the Northeast Regional. Photos by Joe Medley
Oxford Regional Trim
Oxford, AL – After season of developing new talent, Oxford’s girls show dominant look in 79-52 victory in subregional to secure fourth consecutive Northeast Regional
Subregional Results, Pairings
Calhoun County, AL – Results and pairings for AHSAA subregional games involving area teams. Unless otherwise noted, girls play Friday at 6 p.m., and boys play
White Plains Has a Special Moment
White Plains, AL – On a night when football country gave way to hoops country, second-ranked White Plains holds off No. 3 Jacksonville for 4A, Area
Pleasant Valley Strong
Pleasant Valley, AL – In another promising turn for Pleasant Valley boys’ sports, the Raiders become back-to-back area basketball champions … this time at home.
Subregional Pairings
Calhoun County, AL – Pairings for AHSAA subregional games involving area teams. Unless otherwise noted, girls play Friday at 6 p.m., and boys play Saturday at
Comer Coming
Sylacauga, AL – With Weaver grad Herbert at the helm, B.B. Comer takes down Central Coosa for area title, advances to subregional play. Marcus Herbert
Wrestling
Bulldog Trio Signs in Piedmont
Piedmont, AL – Piedmont track standouts Dempsey, Ray and wrestler Bailey sign to compete on, in college … Ray at Binghamton, Dempsey at Millsaps and Bailey
Calhoun County Shines in All-County Wrestling
Calhoun County, AL – East Alabama Sports Today’s All-Calhoun County wrestling team for 2024. Based on results from the Calhoun County championships, with postseason results factoring
Weaver’s State Wrestling Title
Huntsville, AL – With points coming from the consolation side of the bracket, Weaver clinches its third consecutive Class 1A-4A state wrestling title. Complete team scores
State Wrestling
Huntsville, AL – Weaver leads after day one, gets five wrestlers through to championship semifinals. (Includes rundown of wrestlers still active for area teams) Top-ranked
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 12-Feb. 17. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Basketball
Updated Sectional Wrestling
Birmingham, AL – Weaver adds North Super Sectional title to its season resume, qualifies wrestlers in all weight classes for state. Alexandria, Southside and Cleburne County
Weaver On Top of Sectional Wrestling
Birmingham, AL – Weaver on top in North Class 1A-4A division with state qualifiers in all weight classes. (Includes state qualifiers by school from North and
This Week’s Schedule in Calhoun County Sports
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 5-Feb. 10. Includes updated area basketball pairings. Coaches, to have your
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of Jan. 29-Feb. 3. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Basketball
Piedmont Dogfight with Photo Gallery
Piedmont, AL – Jolliff, Andrews figure out opponents that had beaten them earlier this season, lead Weaver to second-place finish as five starters rest. By Joe
Baseball
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of March 18-23. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball MONDAY,
Spring Roundup For Calhoun County
Gadsden, AL – Rogers, White Plains girls victorious at Twin Bridges. Reports from White Plains, Handley, Piedmont and Pleasant Valley softball. Also, reports from Alexandria, Jacksonville,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Silver Lakes, AL – Alexandria girls win Coosa River Invitational. Big day for Donoho soccer, tennis and baseball. Piedmont baseball sweeps, and softball wins at Wellborn.
Spring Round Up for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Fulmer gets first win as Weaver’s softball coach. Oxford rolls up 13 hits, 17 runs. Glencoe, Handley victorious. In baseball, Piedmont, Jacksonville,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Hanceville, AL – Edwards medalist, and McCareeth comes through in playoff as White Plains boys win Fairview Invitational. Anniston baseball, softball victorious. Munford, Lincoln, Spring
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of March 11-16. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball MONDAY,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Pike, Piedmont walk it off against Ashville. Sewell pitches gem, but Donoho suffers area-series loss. Sparks, Parris homer as Alexandria softball gets
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Jacksonville, AL – Cockrell returns to lineup as Alexandria softball lineup pops in 13-2 victory. Mooney pitches no-hitter as Oxford tops Gadsden City. Pleasant Valley downs
Hugs All Around for Oxford
Oxford, AL – Syer delivers game-winning hit to power top seed Oxford past No. 2 Alexandria in 11 innings, becomes team favorite for hugs Pairings, scores
Calhoun County Spring Round Up
Calhoun County, AL – Ohatchee softball puts up 15 runs in one inning, beats Gadsden City 22-4 in three. Lincoln baseball puts up a five-run
Softball
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of March 18-23. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball MONDAY,
Spring Roundup For Calhoun County
Gadsden, AL – Rogers, White Plains girls victorious at Twin Bridges. Reports from White Plains, Handley, Piedmont and Pleasant Valley softball. Also, reports from Alexandria, Jacksonville,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Silver Lakes, AL – Alexandria girls win Coosa River Invitational. Big day for Donoho soccer, tennis and baseball. Piedmont baseball sweeps, and softball wins at Wellborn.
White Plains Breakout
Jacksonville, AL – White Plains’ Arnold hits her third homer of the season, accounts for six RBIs as Wildcats down Jacksonville in 4A, Area 10
Spring Round Up for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Fulmer gets first win as Weaver’s softball coach. Oxford rolls up 13 hits, 17 runs. Glencoe, Handley victorious. In baseball, Piedmont, Jacksonville,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Hanceville, AL – Edwards medalist, and McCareeth comes through in playoff as White Plains boys win Fairview Invitational. Anniston baseball, softball victorious. Munford, Lincoln, Spring
Challenge Answered in Calhoun County
Alexandria, AL – Answering a challenge from her coach, Alexandria’s Slaton fires a one-hitter as the Valley Cubs beat visiting Oxford. By Joe Medley Brian Hess
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of March 11-16. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball MONDAY,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Pike, Piedmont walk it off against Ashville. Sewell pitches gem, but Donoho suffers area-series loss. Sparks, Parris homer as Alexandria softball gets
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Jacksonville, AL – Cockrell returns to lineup as Alexandria softball lineup pops in 13-2 victory. Mooney pitches no-hitter as Oxford tops Gadsden City. Pleasant Valley downs
Golf
Spring Roundup For Calhoun County
Gadsden, AL – Rogers, White Plains girls victorious at Twin Bridges. Reports from White Plains, Handley, Piedmont and Pleasant Valley softball. Also, reports from Alexandria, Jacksonville,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Hanceville, AL – Edwards medalist, and McCareeth comes through in playoff as White Plains boys win Fairview Invitational. Anniston baseball, softball victorious. Munford, Lincoln, Spring
2024 Golf Schedule for Calhoun County Tournament
Calhoun County, AL – Here is the 2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour schedule and more. To include your event contact joe@wrightmediacorp.com. The Calhoun County Golf
Huge Award Presented for Calhoun County Student
White Plains, AL – White Plains’ Rogers presented Alabama Junior Golf Organization’s player-of-the-year award as top points earner for 15-19 age group By Joe Medley In
Calhoun County High School Golf Championship Returns to Tradition: A Two-Day Showcase of Skill and Tradition
Calhoun County, AL – Calhoun County principals vote for reversal, restore county’s high school golf championship two a two-round event. By Joe Medley Calhoun County’s high
From Baseball Setback to Golf Triumph: Oxford’s Brayden Cochran’s Journey to Snead State Community College
Oxford, AL – Injury in baseball turned focus to golf, and Oxford’s Cochran turned hard work into chance to play for Snead State Community College. By
Backlash as Calhoun County High School Golf Tournament Slashed from Two Days to One
Calhoun County, AL – Top players, coaches of top teams come out swinging after high school Calhoun County golf tournament cut from two rounds to one.
Wigington Secures Second Consecutive Calhoun County Match Play Championship
Calhoun County, AL – Wigington shows usual late-season form, wins second Calhoun County Match Play championship in a row, sixth overall. By Joe Medley Gary Wigington
Calhoun County Match Play
Calhoun County, AL – McGatha, defending champions Wigington, Rollins and Brooks sweep through to semifinals as top four seeds advance to Sunday. Chalk was the
Extra Sweet
Calhoun County, AL – A year after coming up short in marathon playoff, Bussey-Montenegro win Sunny King Charity Classic in regulation … by a lip Cover
Soccer
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of March 18-23. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball MONDAY,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Silver Lakes, AL – Alexandria girls win Coosa River Invitational. Big day for Donoho soccer, tennis and baseball. Piedmont baseball sweeps, and softball wins at Wellborn.
Spring Round Up for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Fulmer gets first win as Weaver’s softball coach. Oxford rolls up 13 hits, 17 runs. Glencoe, Handley victorious. In baseball, Piedmont, Jacksonville,
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of March 11-16. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball MONDAY,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Pike, Piedmont walk it off against Ashville. Sewell pitches gem, but Donoho suffers area-series loss. Sparks, Parris homer as Alexandria softball gets
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Jacksonville, AL – Cockrell returns to lineup as Alexandria softball lineup pops in 13-2 victory. Mooney pitches no-hitter as Oxford tops Gadsden City. Pleasant Valley downs
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Young pitches two hitter, and Piedmont gets lots of offense in victory over Saks. Reaves, Martin and Davidson power Ohatchee. Hess sisters
Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of March 4-9. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball CALHOUN
Spring Roundup for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Brunner’s bomb, Patterson’s no-no highlight big day for Alexandria baseball. Pleasant Valley’s hot hitting continues. Oxford improves to 5-1. Alexandria softball walks
Spring Roundup for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Hunt homers as Alexandria rolls past White Plains. Ward powers Pleasant Valley past Jacksonville. Ohatchee wins in a walkoff. JCA puts up
Other Sports
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Silver Lakes, AL – Alexandria girls win Coosa River Invitational. Big day for Donoho soccer, tennis and baseball. Piedmont baseball sweeps, and softball wins at Wellborn.
Prime Opportunity
Anniston, AL – Having excelled at soccer and track, Donoho’s Parks will ride equestrian eventing opportunity to college at Transylvania. By Joe Medley A track athlete
County’s Best
Anniston, AL – Donoho boys, girls come out on top in abbreviated Red Wilder tennis tournament. Oxford takes boys’, girls’ No. 1 singles Donoho’s boys
This Week’s Schedule in Calhoun County Sports
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of Feb. 5-Feb. 10. Includes updated area basketball pairings. Coaches, to have your
All Calhoun County Tennis
Calhoun County, AL – Faith Christian’s Mitchell, Goode take top honors on East Alabama Sports Today’s 2023 boys’ All-Calhoun County tennis team 2023 Boys’ All-Calhoun County
Talons (Still) Out for Donoho
Anniston, AL – Donoho girls bring home another AHSAA ‘red map’ after dramatic jump in classification because of competitive-balance rule Donoho’s girls’ tennis team withstood
Talladega Commentary
Talladega, AL – Another Talladega race, a very Talladega finish, and yet another show to remind fans that drivers run out of gas, but ‘Dega drama
GEICO 500 in Talladega
Talladega, AL – The GEICO 500 starts at 2 p.m. at Talladega Super Speedway, with Denny Hamlin on the pole and Aric Almirola on the outside;
Calhoun County Thursday Preps
Calhoun County, AL – After steep jump in class, Donoho’s girls return to state in tennis; Ragland splits, but four area baseball teams suffer first-round sweeps;
Tuesday Calhoun County Preps
Calhoun County, AL – Faith Christian boys win sectional tennis title; Jacksonville, Oxford, Piedmont, White Plain win in softball; Donoho, Ohatchee and Ragland win in baseball
College Sports
Jacksonville State University NSD
Jacksonville, AL – Gamecocks announce eight signing-day signee, eight January transfers to go with early-signee class. Includes lists, bios and quotes from Jax State coach Rich
JSU Football Slate
Gamecocks’ 2024 football schedule. Home games in all capital letters. Times and television to be determined. Season tickets can be purchased at this link. Sat.,
Jacksonville Gamecocks Taking a Cue?
Lynchburg, VA – Jax State’s football team defied expectations in its first CUSA season, and the Gamecocks men’s basketball team is 2-0 in CUSA play
Jacksonville State University Signs 13
Jacksonville, AL – Fresh off of New Orleans Bowl victory, Gamecocks add 10 high school players, three transfers in early signing period. By Joe Medley Jacksonville
Jacksonville State University is Bowled Out After Win
New Orleans, NO – Jax State overcomes giving up three defensive touchdowns to add first FBS bowl victory to first FBS bowl berth in historic first
Jacksonville State University Feel-good Story
Jacksonville, AL – All share in the accomplishment of Jax State reaching a bowl in its first FBS season, but the best feels belong with players
Jacksonville State to Make Historic FBS Bowl Debut in New Orleans Bowl
Jacksonville, AL – The Jacksonville State Gamecocks are set to make history as they gear up for their first-ever bowl game in the Football Bowl Championship
Jacksonville Gamecocks Still Make History Despite Loss
Jacksonville, AL – Jacksonville State falls to New Mexico State on game-ending field goal, but outcomes from other games leave bowl spots available for transitioning Gamecocks.
Rodriguez’s Resurgence in Jacksonville Sparks Coaching Market Buzz and NCAA Controversy
Jacksonville, AL – With Rich Rodriguez’s stock once again rising on the coaching market, he hints at a key to his continued happiness at Jax State.
Perfect Day for Jacksonville Gamecocks
Jacksonville, AL – Senior day full of sun, wind and football fun for two Jax State seniors who’ve seen a lot in seven years of college