PLEASANT VALLEY — Everyone wants to be No. 1 when the Calhoun County volleyball coaches meet Wednesday afternoon to seed the teams for this year’s county tournament. Read the full story
“He’s got a good heart. He kind of gravitates to the people that need him." Read the full story
HEFLIN — At midweek, after watching film of Anniston’s games with Montgomery Catholic and Cherokee County, Cleburne County head coach Michael Shortt said the Bulldogs were a different team when senior Charrell Brown was in the game at running back. Brown was a difference-maker Friday night a… Read the full story
WEDOWEE — Steve Smith knew just what to say to a Piedmont team used to winning when the Bulldogs trailed Randolph County at halftime Friday. Read the full story
“He’s got a good heart. He kind of gravitates to the people that need him."
HEFLIN — At midweek, after watching film of Anniston’s games with Montgomery Catholic and Cherokee County, Cleburne County head coach Michael Shortt said the Bulldogs were a different team when senior Charrell Brown was in the game at running back. Brown was a difference-maker Friday night a…
WEDOWEE — Steve Smith knew just what to say to a Piedmont team used to winning when the Bulldogs trailed Randolph County at halftime Friday.
ALPINE — Winterboro High School’s football team struggled through several special teams miscues, an interception and a fumble in a 14-8 homecoming loss to Class 1A, Region 5 foe Donoho at Bulldog Stadium on Friday night.
RANBURNE -- Christian Smith and Trace McMahan each rushed for two touchdowns in Ranburne's 41-0 home win over Woodland.
ASHVILLE — The White Plains Wildcats are on a roll after knocking off Class 4A, Region 6 opponent Ashville 32-20 on Friday.
WELLBORN — Wellborn got off to a fast start, but the good times didn’t last long.
BOAZ — Before the 2018 college football season, the Big 10 Conference debated on playing games on Friday nights. While that discussion was tabled for the future, a Big 10-style game broke out between Alexandria and Boaz.
PLEASANT VALLEY — The Weaver Bearcats stayed undefeated with their 40-13 takedown of Class 3A, Region 6 foe Pleasant Valley, with Shamar Spinks scoring four touchdowns.
OHATCHEE — For the third time in their three games this season, Ohatchee rolled to a lopsided victory. This time is was Class 2A, Region 6 opponent, Cleveland, which fell to the Indians 45-6.
TROY — The defense has been rock solid for the Oxford Yellow Jackets for the last couple of seasons, and now it appears the offense is beginning to be just as devastating.
CENTRE — Jacksonville continued its hot start to the season with a thumping of its Class 4A, Region 6 opponent, Cherokee County, 56-21.
LOACHAPOKA — Wadley avenged a loss to the No. 1 team in Class 1A, Lanett, with a 50-12 blowout of Loachapoka on Friday night.
HANDLEY — Devontae Houston and Montavius Meadows each rushed for two touchdowns to pace Handley to its second straight win, 43-6 over visiting Booker T. Washington.
Tonight's local games
Watch Piedmont take on Randolph County in live Friday night football action, right here at annistonstar.com, provided by our partners at FNN.
Oxford’s volleyball won for the fourth time in five matches this week with a 25-17, 25-10, 25-12 win Thursday at Weaver.
Key region showdowns dot this week’s high school football schedule, with some teams facing likely must-win games and others looking to cement their best starts in recent years. Let’s get right to the storylines:
Early results are promising for Anniston and first-year coach Rico White.
Anniston Star Sports Writer Joe Medley picks this week’s high school football games:
Can Tyetus Smith-Lindsey really be a senior?
Latest state prep football poll:
Pleasant Valley won its Class 3A, Area 11 opener Tuesday by defeating Glencoe 3-0. The Raiders (10-5) also beat Gadsden City 2-0.
JACKSONVILLE — A football center lives in a compact, uncomfortable place. Bent over a football, surrounded by others of the strongest players on the field, he looks forward after a glance back through his knees.
