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Sumiton Christian, Alexandria win state baseball titles
There's some new blood taking home the baseball blue map trophies this week in Jacksonville. The Alexandria Valley Cubs (32-9) won the 5A title, sweeping Mobile Christian. The Valley Cubs took game one Monday 2-1 and won game two Tuesday 8-4. It's the Valley Cubs first state title in baseball.
Olivia Treece, No. 1 Skyline shut down Leroy in Class 1A championship game
There are times that a special relationship exists between a catcher and a pitcher. Skyline’s Jayla Ross and Olivia Treece are a shining example of what chemistry and friendship can produce on the playing field. “She’s my best friend,” Treece said of Ross. “On the field, off the field,...
DYNASTY CONTINUES: Orange Beach wins fourth straight softball state title
OXFORD, Ala. (WKRG) — For the fourth straight year, the Orange Beach High School softball team is leaving the AHSAA state tournament with a Blue Map. The Makos (46-1) beat Brooks 2-1 to capture the Class 4A crown at Choccolocco Park. Orange Beach jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the first inning and posted […]
Look Back ... to the day the Army band music died, 1999
May 14, 1949: The date fell on a Saturday during a 12-year period (1940-52) when The Star didn’t publish on that day of the week. May 14, 1999, in The Star: The 8 o’clock performance by the 14th Army Band tonight at Anniston High School auditorium will mark the end of an era that began 51 years ago at Fort Mead, Va. It will be the band’s last public performance before the fort closes Sept. 30. The band originated at Fort Mead in August 1948 as the world’s only all-female military band. When the Women’s Army Corps transferred to Fort McClellan in 1954, the band came with it, and it’s been here ever since. Men were integrated into the band in 1975. “It’s really sad. There’s a lot of history here,” said former band member John Risse. The band played at President Eisenhower’s second inaugural parade in 1957, at the World’s Fair in New York in 1964, the White House in 1967, for the Mike Douglas Show in 1968 and in 1969 at the Tournament of Roses Parade, in which the musicians marched.
Ariton falls in Game 1 of 2A title series
OXFORD, Ala. (WTVY) - The Ariton Purple Cats will try to bounce back on Thursday for the two-game sweep to claim their second straight 2A state baseball championship, following a 7-4 Wednesday loss in Game 1 of the best-of-3 series to Mars Hill Bible. The Panthers got off to a...
This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule
Prep sports events involving area teams for the week of May 13-18. Coaches, to have your schedule included, email hayden.medley@gmail.com. State baseball finals CLASS 5A Alexandria vs. Mobile Christian Game 1: Monday, 4 p.m., Rudy Abbott Field. Game 2: Tuesday, 4 p.m., Rudy Abbott Field. Game 3: If necessary, follows Game 2. State softball tournament […] The post This Week’s Calhoun County Sports Schedule appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Wetumpka softball looks to defend its title
The Wetumpka softball team is looking to go back-to-back. After winning its second Class 6A state championship in program history last season, the Indians are hitting the road once again for Oxford to compete in the state tournament. Wetumpka is one of just eight teams left in Class 6A. They...
Look Back to old stuffvault 44
May 15, 1949, in The Star: Another advertisement is touting the value and comfort of air conditioning in a downtown Anniston store. In this case it’s Woodruff-Glenn, which is proclaimed as “Anniston’s Only Air Conditioned Men’s Store.” As in the recent case of Wikle Drug Store, the cooling system is a Chrysler Air-Temp, the installer is Interstate Roofing. Also this date: Proposed plans for a junior high school in Anniston, to be built on the grounds of the former Alabama Military Institute, have been drawn by a Montgomery architectural firm, and bids will be solicited after the Anniston school board approves the design and final specifications. Junior high students at present go to class on the Anniston High School campus, making that building excessively crowded, even with the seventh-graders meeting in their own separate structure. The new building will contain approximately 36 classrooms, several auxiliary rooms, such as for art and shop, and will generally accommodate 1,200 students. It’s hoped that the school will open in the fall of 1950. [Missed it by a year — it opened in October 1951. A drawing of the proposed school appears on Page 1.]
Thompson beats Central-Phenix City but drops two tough tests to exit state tournament
It was an emotional evening for the Thompson Warriors on Monday, May 13 at Oxford’s Choccolocco Park as their run at the state championship ended after a day full of tough tests. The post Thompson beats Central-Phenix City but drops two tough tests to exit state tournament appeared first on Shelby County Reporter.
American Christian Academy baseball takes game one vs. Corner, one win from state title
OXFORD — American Christian Academy baseball defeated Corner 7-2 in the opening game of the Class 4A state title series on Wednesday at Choccolocco Park. The win puts the Patriots one win away from the Class 4A state title. It would be the program's sixth state title and first since 2011. Game two of the series will be played at 4 p.m. Thursday at Jacksonville State, with game three to follow if necessary. ...
Local youths show off their talent at the Hearts on Fire Talent Show.
A local ceremony is planned for later this week to honor Alabama law enforcement officers who have been killed in the line of duty. State officials are warning people about the health hazards of eating some locally caught fish, and area youths got a chance this weekend to show off their talents. Wet weather this […] The post Local youths show off their talent at the Hearts on Fire Talent Show. appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
Valleys and Rallies for Calhoun County Team
Jacksonville, AL – Thinking of ailing father, Welch goes from ejected to tears of joy while leading alma mater Alexandria to its first state baseball championship. (Includes photo gallery and three videos) By Joe Medley The brew of emotions spilled out of Zac Welch like multicolored water, a refracted swirl of pride, frustration, joy and […] The post Valleys and Rallies for Calhoun County Team appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
She Beats Her Boyfriend: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department Ep 27
Oxford, AL –“FIRST RESPONDERS” marks a groundbreaking initiative by an innovative German production company, aiming to revolutionize the portrayal of first responders globally. Through compelling documentary content, the channel’s primary objective is to showcase the unwavering dedication, sacrifices, and remarkable achievements of these courageous individuals. By doing so, it seeks to promote unity among audiences […] The post She Beats Her Boyfriend: US Cops Documentary Series Featuring Oxford Police Department Ep 27 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
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