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Tanner takes title

TANNER — The Clements High boys basketball team hoped to repeat the Clements girls’ feat from Saturday. The Lady Colts scored a win over Tanner in the Class 2A, Area 16 girls finals, but … more

By R. Sirvell Carter
Sports Writer | 2/9/10 | 152 views

Danville finds its stride, wins area crown

It took nearly all season, but Danville High’s boys basketball team has found the winning formula. The Hawks knocked off Carbon Hill 66-56 on Monday night to take the Class 3A, Area 11 … more

By From staff reports | 2/9/10 | 214 views | 1 comment

No. 5 Athens looks for more success in soccer

High school soccer season begins Monday for boys and girls teams throughout the state, and one local squad appears primed for another successful year. Coming off a 16-win season, the Athens High … more

By Cody Whitlock
Sports Writer | 2/8/10 | 112 views

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 | 306 views

Hard work pays off for Brewer

FLORETTE — Brewer High’s girls won their fourth straight area tournament championship, but it wasn’t easy. The Lady Patriots led the whole way and scored a 79-63 win at home Saturday … more

By Mark Edwards
Sports editor | 2/7/10 | 363 views

Slow start sinks Hartselle in area tournament

RUSSELLVILLE — For as bad as Hartselle’s first half was Saturday night, Russellville’s third quarter was worse. But the Golden Tigers held on to win 50-35 in the finals of the Class 5A, … more

By Bryan App
TimesDaily Sports Writer | 2/7/10 | 154 views

Danville’s Wilson beats his twin in area finals

DANVILLE — Danville High’s girls basketball team expected a close game with Winfield in the Class 3A, Area 11 finals Saturday. In addition to the two teams being coached by twin brothers, … more

By Brooke Milam
Sports Writer | 2/7/10 | 345 views

Hatton, Hubbard, Priceville win areas

The Hatton High girls successfully defended their home court Saturday night, earning a 73-42 victory over Red Bay in the Class 2A, Area 14 tournament championship game. Jordan Johnson led the way … more

By staff reports | 2/7/10 | 298 views | 1 comment

R.A. Hubbard rolls into finals

The top-ranked R.A. Hubbard High boys secured their spot in the Class 1A, Area 16 championship game with a 78-55 win over Decatur Heritage on Friday night. Mykmyk Ingram scored a game-high 20 … more

By staff reports | 2/6/10 | 317 views

Austin, Decatur end seasons

HARVEST — It wasn’t the first time a trip to Harvest has turned sour for a boys basketball team from the River City. In fact, the majority of the memories from Sparkman High’s gym … more

By Brooke Milam
Sports Writer | 2/6/10 | 492 views