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Football
Donoho Taps Smith to Come to Anniston
Anniston, AL – Falcons’ quiet search for a head coach concludes with hiring of former Munford, Talladega head coach to lead football program. By Joe Medley
‘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
Volleyball
Home Sweet Home: Maddie Schwabe Joins Calhoun Community College
Pleasant Valley, AL – Schwabe, highly decorated setter for Pleasant Valley’s state-title volleyball team, signs to play for Calhoun Community College. By Joe Medley Many are
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.
Track/Cross Country
Calhoun County State Track Qualifiers
Calhoun County, AL – The state track meets start Thursday in Gulf Shores (Class 4A-7A) and Friday in Cullman (1A-3A). What follows as a list of
Calhoun County Track Meet: ‘Yeeaaahhhh!’
Calhoun County, AL – With former coach Long cheering on the side, Donoho’s Connell takes three gold medals in Calhoun County meet. Oxford’s boys extend team
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
Basketball
All-Area Team from Anniston?
Anniston, AL – Anniston’s Perry signs with Southern Union, makes it five girls from area to continue basketball careers with Lady Bison. By Joe Medley Southern
All-Calhoun County Basketball
Calhoun County, AL – The 2024 East Alabama Sports Today All-Calhoun County basketball teams Class 1A-3A and 4A-6A boys and girls. 2024 BOYS CLASS 4A-6A ALL-CALHOUN
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.
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 Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of April 29-May 4. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball
Baseball Playoffs for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – With big contributions from younger players, Oxford ‘family’ sweeps way into third-round showdown with Mountain Brook, gets Syer to the church on
Calhoun County Baseball Playoffs
Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria sweeps Lawrence County to reach third round. Piedmont, Donoho fall in Thursday’s second-round Alabama High School Athletic Association baseball playoff games,
Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of April 22-27. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball: Second
Calhoun County Baseball Playoffs
Calhoun County, AL – First-round results and second-round pairings for coverage-area teams in the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs: First round results CLASS 6A Oxford
Baseball playoffs in Calhoun County
Alexandria, AL – Patterson’s perfect game helps Alexandria cruise into second round in 5A. Oxford makes quick work of visiting Parker to advance to second round
Piedmont’s Quick Hands
Piedmont, AL – Mohon’s quick hands help him hit grand slam, and Homesley’s quick glove earns him chance for game-ending double play as Piedmont sweeps Sylvania.
ASWA Rankings
Calhoun County, AL – The Alabama Sports Writers Association baseball and softball rankings. Writers from around the state submit teams for consideration, with records and season
Baseball Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Wellborn, Ohatchee, Alexandria enjoy successful senior days. Piedmont takes Etowah to extra innings in playoff prep. WELLBORN — There’s baseball beyond
Baseball Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – White Plains tops Wellborn. Munford walks it off against Jacksonville. Piedmont comes back to down Cherokee County. JCA tops Weaver. Central-Clay, Cleburne
Softball
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of April 29-May 4. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball
Calhoun County County Softball Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Randolph County wins area title on the road. Oxford advances to regional as runner up. Piedmont wins 1-0 classic against Weaver to
Softball Roundup for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Randolph County goes on road, wins two to reach area final. Oxford splits two area tourney games, can clinch regional berth with
Calhoun County Area Softball
Calhoun County, AL – Pairings, days and times for area softball tournaments involving East Alabama Sports Today coverage-area teams. All double elimination. Class 6A, Area 12
No Vipers in ’24 for Oxford
Oxford, AL – Women’s Professional Fastpitch team that played in Oxford in 2023 will not operate in 2024, team and city announce. By Joe Medley
Calhoun County Softball Roundup
Oxford, AL – Hunt, Parris drive in three runs apiece in Alexandria victory. Bradley, Moran and Richardson homer as White Plains wins 11-0 on senior night.
Softball Roundup for Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Wills, Twymon homer as Saks wins. Mooney homers, gets win for Oxford. Holloway homers twice, and Whaley and Hill get it done
Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of April 22-27. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball: Second
Calhoun County Softball Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Randolph County goes 4-1 in Lady Tigers Classic. Jacksonville goes 3-1, now 15-14 on season. Weaver finished 3-1 run. Munford wins two
Softball Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Weaver makes it seven consecutive victories. Ohatchee, Randolph County win two. Burns homers, triples in Oxford victory. Cromer doubles twice in PV
Golf
Anniston City Championship: ‘Ugly,’ in a Good Way
Anniston, AL – Playing with changes in his bag and changes in his life, Cole continues promising start to 2024 Calhoun County Tour with victory
Clay Leads 2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour
Anniston, AL – Clay shoots 69, leads six golfers by one stroke after first-round play in the Anniston City Championship, the first points event of the
Calhoun County Golf
Calhoun County, AL – Saturday tee times for the Anniston City Championship, the first points event of the 2024 Calhoun County Golf Tour. SATURDAY, April 27
Calhoun County Team Championship Winners
Calhoun County, AL – Cole-Wigington birdie two of the final three holes to break tie with Wells-Wilborn, win Calhoun County Team Championship. Cover photo: By Joe
Calhoun County Two-Man Trio
Calhoun County, AL – Cole-Wigington, Lewis-Rollins and Wells-Wilborn emerge on top after first round of Calhoun County Team Championship (Includes scores and Sunday tee times)
Calhoun County Golf
Calhoun County, AL – The Calhoun County two-man championship, the kickoff event for the county tour, is Saturday and Sunday at Silver Lakes. Click link for
Plains and Simple in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Edwards survives challenge from teammate Hurst for second Calhoun County golf title, and Rogers repeats as White Plains boys, girls sweep. By
Calhoun County Golf
Calhoun County, AL – Edwards, Rogers lead the way as White Plains’ boys and girls lead the Calhoun County golf tournament after the first round. By
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
Soccer
This Week’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of April 29-May 4. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball
Soccer Roundup In Calhoun County
White Plains, AL – White Plains’ boys, girls celebrate senior night with sweep of Talladega. Perez leads boys with two goals, and McKenzie scored four
Soccer Playoffs in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – First-round playoff matchups for high school soccer teams from the East Alabama Sports Today coverage area. CLASS 1A-3A Boys MONDAY, April 29
Calhoun County Soccer Roundup
Jacksonville, AL – Donoho’s Turley, Jacksonville’s Page and Weaver score hat tricks. Weaver gets two goals apiece from Johannson, Gibbs and Richmond. Senior Erin
Calhoun County Weekly Sports Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of April 22-27. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball: Second
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho’s girls finish as runner up at Class 4A-5A, Section 6 tennis tournament, qualify for state. Donoho’s girls’ soccer clinches area title.
Calhoun County Soccer Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Sloughy, Page scored two goals apiece in Jacksonville victory. Donoho girls suffer first loss in PKs. Johannson’s 33 saves help Weaver win
This Week’s Calhoun County Sport’s Schedule
Calhoun County, AL – Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of April 15-20. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. Baseball MONDAY,
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Alexandria softball puts up 33 runs in two games at Albertville, ups to six consecutive wins. Pleasant Valley clinches right to host
Calhoun County Spring Roundup
Calhoun County, AL – Maniscalco homers as Oxford makes it six consecutive wins. Boyd’s three RBIs pace Central-Clay. In softball, Randolph County scores 16 runs. Hokes
Other Sports
Spring Roundup in Calhoun County
Calhoun County, AL – Donoho’s girls finish as runner up at Class 4A-5A, Section 6 tennis tournament, qualify for state. Donoho’s girls’ soccer clinches area title.
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;
College Sports
Piedmont Cutting Loose
Piedmont, AL – With still more out there to accomplish, Piedmont’s successful senior softball class looks to enjoy the rest of the ride. By Joe Medley
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.
