Local Sports
NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Malone’s late layup lifts Tanner past Red Bay, into Elite 8
HANCEVILLE — DaQuaylon Malone sank a layup off an Elyjah Jones assist with 2.1 seconds left to propel Tanner’s varsity boys to a 53-51 victory ...
Author: Jake Winfrey - Page 3 Athens The News Courier
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NORTHWEST REGIONAL: Athens Bible falls to Meek in Sweet 16
HANCEVILLE — Athens Bible’s season ended Tuesday following a 41-39 loss to Meek in the Class 1A Northwest Regional Tournament.
by Jake Winfrey, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 3:01 pm
National Sports
Eagles deny the Chiefs a Super Bowl three-peat with dominant defense in 40-22 rout
NEW ORLEANS — Cooper DeJean, Josh Sweat and the Philadelphia Eagles’ ferocious defense denied Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs a Super ...
by Jake Winfrey, Sunday, February 9, 2025 9:23 pm
Local Sports
NORTHWEST REGIONAL PREVIEW: Three local teams set sights on Final Four
How sweet it is for three varsity boys basketball teams in The News Courier’s coverage area. Athens Bible (Class 1A), Tanner (2A) and East Limestone ...
by Jake Winfrey, Sunday, February 9, 2025 2:41 pm
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PREP ROUNDUP: Three local squads advance to Northwest Regional Tournament
Three varsity boys basketball teams in The News Courier’s coverage area recorded wins Friday night to earn spots in this year’s Northwest Regional Tournament at ...
by Jake Winfrey, Saturday, February 8, 2025 8:36 pm
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PREP ROUNDUP: Athens Bible, East Limestone boys collect area tournament titles
Athens Bible (Class 1A — Area 15) and East Limestone (Class 5A — Area 16) won their respective area tournament titles this week.
by Jake Winfrey, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:35 pm
Local Sports
PREP ROUNDUP: Several local teams advance in area tournaments; upcoming schedule
Postseason play began this past week, with several teams in The News Courier’s coverage map having advanced in their respective area tournaments. See below for ...
by Jake Winfrey, Sunday, February 2, 2025 2:56 pm
Local Sports
THE NEWS COURIER’S ALL-AREA FOOTBALL TEAM: Athens’ Gross named Overall MVP; Crawford, Jarrett and Snider earn other top honors
Brogan Gross achieved a childhood dream — and a thankful Cody Gross had a front-row seat as a coach and as a dad. Over the ...
by Jake Winfrey, Friday, January 31, 2025 10:58 am
Local Sports
LOCAL SPORTS: North Alabama Elite Wrestling dazzles at TAYW-USA State Championship
North Alabama Elite Wrestling delivered a fine performance at this year’s TAYW-USA State Championship, finishing with eight state champions at the K-8 competition, which took ...
by Jake Winfrey, Monday, January 27, 2025 2:36 pm
Local Sports
COUNTY TOURNAMENT (VARSITY GIRLS): Clements beats East Limestone 41-33 for 3rd consecutive crown; local roundup
Clements downed East Limestone 41-33 on Saturday to claim their third straight Limestone County Tournament title. The Colts, who improved to 14-11, defeated the Indians ...