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Watkins, Johnson 2 of the best

Season-ending losses are never easy to watch. While the postseason is one of my favorite times of the year in every sport, it’s also a time of year I dread. I get to watch so many great … more

2/7/10 | 305 views

Rattlers rolling into postseason

Just because Tanner High’s boys basketball team hasn’t gotten off to its typical start, it doesn’t mean it won’t have a typical finish. After making it to the Final Four the past three years, … more

2/4/10 | 156 views

The battle begins

R.A. Hubbard High’s boys basketball coach Darin Liles was cautiously optimistic in early-season interviews about his team’s chances for an outstanding season. The talent was there after the … more

2/1/10 | 594 views

Heritage’s Cochran gets win No. 300

Decatur Heritage girls basketball coach John Cochran has built an impressive resume and earned widespread respect on and off the court. Last week, he reached an important milestone when his team gave … more

1/28/10 | 233 views

Some area hoops races still tight

Among a handful of close area races two weeks before area basketball tournaments begin, the boys’ tangle in Class 4A, Area 15 is the ultimate log jam. Lawrence County, East Lawrence, Ardmore and … more

1/21/10 | 327 views

SportsMed on Austin’s agenda again

At a time when some of the most important high school football games of the season are being played, the minds of many have turned to basketball. Two area teams, Hartselle and R.A. Hubbard, are still … more

11/19/09 | 708 views

Neill’s stellar career over

You can’t blame Decatur High’s Ben Neill for lingering awhile on the field after most of his teammates had filed into the locker room. A 17-14 loss to Bob Jones on Friday night in the second … more

11/15/09 | 773 views

Elkmont looks for 1st trip to 3rd round

After two of the best years in the program’s history, Elkmont High’s football team is hoping the third time is a charm in the postseason. The Red Devils are in the playoffs for the third … more

11/12/09 | 691 views

Decatur showing its pride

Decatur High’s football coaches wanted to make sure their players noticed the impact they were making. Sometimes winning football games can bring out a sense of pride in a fan base that few … more

11/8/09 | 767 views

Decatur hits the road

After playing its last three regular season games on the road and preparing to travel for the fourth week in a row, Decatur High is hoping to get back home at some point during the playoffs. At … more

11/1/09 | 673 views