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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 | 196 views

Clements seniors special

Clements High football coach Barry Daniel knows he has a special group of seniors. What he didn’t realize is that already they’ll go down as one of the most-accomplished groups in school … more

10/29/09 | 163 views

Defense does it

Tanner High has typically gotten plenty of attention for its potent offense, but its defense has been what’s carried the Rattlers this season. “All year long, defense has been there,” Tanner … more

10/25/09 | 273 views

Hartselle seen as state power in volleyball

Since 2006, Hartselle High has made itself a regular in the state volleyball tournament. The Lady Tigers have a chance Thursday to advance to the state’s big stage for the fourth year in a … more

10/22/09 | 225 views

Tanner breaks out

Tanner High was due an offensive outburst. Too bad for Cherokee, it came Friday night. The Rattlers’ 56-0 win over the Indians was the second-largest margin of victory in the state in any … more

10/18/09 | 249 views

Austin still alive for playoffs

Trying to fight its way into the playoffs, Austin High is in a battle the Black Bears know well. At 4-3 this season, their record is the same as it was this time last year, when they did what they … more

10/11/09 | 394 views

Lang leader of Hartselle’s potent offense

Will Lang’s first season as a starting varsity quarterback couldn’t have started any better. Lang and Hartselle High are undefeated at 6-0, leading Class 5A, Region 8, ranked No. 2 in the state … more

10/4/09 | 509 views

Hartselle, Danville striving for perfect regular seasons

Coaches often say that a game is “an important game because it’s the next game.” This week, Hartselle High and Danville are playing important games, putting their undefeated records on the … more

10/1/09 | 408 views

Decatur learns in loss

“It’s good to see that they hurt after a loss like this,” Adcock said. “When we come to work on Monday, I think they’ll be ready to work harder to get past this.” Hartselle’s Lang a … more

9/27/09 | 382 views

Red Raiders understand challenge ahead

Decatur High football players don’t have to be reminded how tough this week’s trip to Bob Jones is going to be. Even on paper, it’s obvious how good the Patriots have been this … more

9/24/09 | 579 views