Football

Cold Springs shuts out Meek in season opener

Matthew Clark faces a host of Cold Springs defenders on his carry.

Matthew Clark faces a host of Cold Springs defenders on his carry.

ARLEY   - The Eagles had Tigers for prey in the season opener of the Meek Tigers and Cold Springs Eagles which shut out the home team 25-0 in their season opener on Thursday, Aug. 22, at beautiful Tiger Stadium.
The home team had a strong first quarter, dominating control of the ball and making bigger plays, but penalties and other mistakes kept them in negative yardage, as the Eagles took opportunity.
“Just drive killers,” Tiger Head Coach David Norwood stated after the game. “Penalty here, bad snap there, throwing an interception, drive killers.”

Alabamian football all-star team named

Coach of the Year - David Smothers of Addison

Coach of the Year - David Smothers of Addison

The following have been named to the Northwest Alabamian All-Star Football Team:

Addison: Zayne Guthrie, Luke Chambers, Weston Smith, Jeb Robinson, Matthew Harris, Hayden Ray;

Haleyville: Scott McAlpine, Mason Lambert, Ty Black, Trevor Jordan, Matthew Stephens, Joe Morgan, Jackson Kennedy;

Lynn: Noah Jackson, Jordan Davis, Chase Hokett, Justin Cook, Shaw Sanford, Griffin Lynn, Brandon Hill;

Meek: Payton Key, Gabe Jones, Bryar Gibson, Bradley Vickery, James Brown, Stuart Waldrep;

Jordan Davis receives football scholarship to Seton Hill

Jordan Davis signs the football scholarship to Seton Hill University. Back row from left are Coach Kris Fischer, Coach Daniel Farris, Coach Calvin Aldridge, Principal Todd Tittle and Coach Brad Alsup. Seated are Kyler Jordan; Randall Davis, father; Davis; Lavonda Davis, mother and Shaylyn Davis, sister.

Jordan Davis signs the football scholarship to Seton Hill University. Back row from left are Coach Kris Fischer, Coach Daniel Farris, Coach Calvin Aldridge, Principal Todd Tittle and Coach Brad Alsup. Seated are Kyler Jordan; Randall Davis, father; Davis; Lavonda Davis, mother and Shaylyn Davis, sister.

LYNN - Jordan Davis, senior at Lynn High School, has signed an  athletic scholarship with Seton Hill University of Greensburg, Pa. The university was one of 22 others vying for Davis to attend on a football scholarship.
After carefully selecting those colleges of interest, a road trip was in order.
“We narrowed it down to five,” his father Randall stated. During spring break, the family traveled through nine different states visiting colleges before deciding on Seton Hill.

Spring time football is here

On the first day of spring football practice, Monday, May 6, Haleyville High School's Ryan Baccus takes on two at a time during drills. Head coach Chris Musso said the team number was at 84 for the winter, but 73 came out for spring practice. He said, “The guys have worked really hard all winter and I am pleased with our progress.” Musso said Nike has donated practice jerseys for the players. The jerseys are white with the Nike logo on them.

On the first day of spring football practice, Monday, May 6, Haleyville High School's Ryan Baccus takes on two at a time during drills. Head coach Chris Musso said the team number was at 84 for the winter, but 73 came out for spring practice. He said, “The guys have worked really hard all winter and I am pleased with our progress.” Musso said Nike has donated practice jerseys for the players. The jerseys are white with the Nike logo on them.

Ray named to 60th North-South All-Star football game

MONTGOMERY – North-South all-star squads for the upcoming 60th AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Game have been selected. The two 37-memeber teams comprised of 2019 graduating seniors were announced by Jamie Lee Director of the Alabama High School Athletic Directors & Coaches Association .
The North-South game will be played Thursday, July 18, at Montgomery’s Cramton Bowl. Kickoff will be at 7 p.m. The annual game will be live-streamed by the NFHS Network and broadcast by the AHSAA Radio Network.

Hall signs letter of intent with Culver-Stockton

Levi Hall, a senior at Phillips High School in Bear Creek, recently signed his letter of intent to play football for the Culver-Stockton Wildcats, in Canton, Missouri. He will join his team for preseason activities in August. He is pictured with Head Coach Tom Sallay and Offensive Coordinator Ron Wooten. Levi is the son of Bryan and LaWanda Hall, of Bear Creek, and the grandson of Lina and the late Bures Hall, of Bear Creek and Diania and the late Connie Allred Jr., of Brilliant.

Levi Hall, a senior at Phillips High School in Bear Creek, recently signed his letter of intent to play football for the Culver-Stockton Wildcats, in Canton, Missouri. He will join his team for preseason activities in August. He is pictured with Head Coach Tom Sallay and Offensive Coordinator Ron Wooten. Levi is the son of Bryan and LaWanda Hall, of Bear Creek, and the grandson of Lina and the late Bures Hall, of Bear Creek and Diania and the late Connie Allred Jr., of Brilliant.

Rushing named Shoals Christian head football coach, AD

Kelly Rushing will begin work March 1, as the new Shoals Christian head football coach and athletic director.

Kelly Rushing will begin work March 1, as the new Shoals Christian head football coach and athletic director.

FLORENCE - Kelly Rushing knows what it takes to run a successful sports program. He will take over as head football coach and athletic director at Shoals Christian School on March 1.
Rushing, who currently is assistant principal, assistant football coach and head softball coach at Winston County High School, in Double Springs,  is retiring from the public education system with 27 1/2 years service. He will be under contract with the private school as of March 1.

HHS football banquet honors athletes

Academic MVP award winners from left: Nathaniel Adair, sophomore; Brantson Lambert, junior; Scott McAlpine, senior.

Academic MVP award winners from left: Nathaniel Adair, sophomore; Brantson Lambert, junior; Scott McAlpine, senior.

HALEYVILLE - Mitch Nethery, senior pastor of the Haleyville First United Methodist Church, gave an inspiring keynote speech to those in attendance of the Haleyville High School football banquet Thursday, Jan. 10, at the FUMC Slaughter Fellowship Hall. Nethery has also served in the military 29 years. He is currently a lieutenant colonel and chaplain.

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