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Aiming to be better

For an off-year, Austin High sophomore Meleana McCutcheon still posted an enviable record. Playing No. 1 singles for the fourth straight year, McCutcheon went 7-1 in Class 6A, Section 8 … more

By Mark Edwards
Sports Editor | 6/30/09 | 194 views

Decatur Daily All-Area Girls Tennis team

Player of the year Meleana McCutcheon Austin, So.: Went 7-1 in Class 6A, Section 8 regular-season play at No. 1 singles and 6-2 with teammate Jena Ward at No. 1 doubles. Won No. 1 singles at the … more

6/30/09 | 88 views

Decatur National wins Minor B sub-district

Decatur National won all four of its games in the Dixie Youth Baseball Minor B AA sub-district tournament at Priceville. Decatur National beat Hartselle American 6-5 in eight innings and Morgan … more

By From staff reports | 6/30/09 | 308 views

A pair of blue streaks: McCarley always shines in the triple jump

Take a look at an athlete doing the triple jump, and the motion looks anything but ordinary. That is, for most everyone besides Paige McCarley. The Falkville High senior said the event is in … more

By Michael Casagrande
Sports Writer | 6/29/09 | 248 views

A pair of blue streaks: Even a nail in the foot didn’t slow Wilemon

Jace Wilemon had already dealt with a hamstring injury, and his back trouble had been an issue for more than two years. It was just a matter of working through the physical ailments for the … more

By Michael Casagrande
Sports Writer | 6/29/09 | 227 views | 1 comment

Decatur Daily All-Area girls Track and field team

Girls athlete of the year Paige McCarley, Falkville, Sr.: Was the state champion in the triple jump and finished third in the long jump and fourth in the high jump as the Lady Blue Devils … more

6/29/09 | 125 views

Decatur Daily All-Area past Track and field honors

Past girls winners more

6/29/09 | 90 views

Decatur Daily All-Area Boys Track and field team

Boys athlete of the year Jace Wilemon, Falkville, Sr.: Placed eighth overall in the state decathlon among athletes in all classifications. Won the 300-meter hurdles at the Class 2A state track … more

6/29/09 | 126 views

Hartselle’s spark

Audrey McClanahan never wanted to go 3-for-3 so badly. Playing for her school’s third state championship in a week’s span, the Hartselle High senior did all she could to complete the … more

By Cody Whitlock
Sports Writer | 6/28/09 | 306 views

Thomas took Ardmore to its first softball state runner-up spot

Now that the Alabama High School Athletic Association has rearranged the softball postseason landscape, Ardmore High head coach Mark Thomas has just one more suggestion. “I wish we could have … more

By Cody Whitlock
Sports Writer | 6/28/09 | 134 views