By Nathan Cavitt nathan@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.— When former Fort Payne Head Basketball Coach Danny Anderson chose to leave for Hazel Green this offseason, the decision was not so much about…
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Sylvania native to bike ride over 250 miles
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.— Sylvania native James Dawson will be participating in the Cycliad that starts April 1, 2016. Cycliad is a 1000+ mile bicycle event that…
Lady Bears on a winning streak
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— The Plainview Lady Bears defeated the Sylvania Lady Rams 2-0 last Tuesday. Kenzi Traylor pitched for the win with 11 strikeouts, only allowed…
Two Local Athletes receive All-State Honors
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Two local athletes were selected for the All-State Basketball Team in their divisons. Hannah Culpepper of Ider was selected as 3rd Team All-State…
Lady Lions on a Roll
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Crossville 7, Cherokee County 4 CROSSVILLE, Ala.— The Crossville Lady Lions defeated Cherokee County 7-4 on Tuesday. The Lady Lions are 3-0 in Area play, making…
Collinsville Lady Panthers cause Soccer Fever
Featured image: The Collinsville Lady Panthers celebrate their win over Crossville. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Collinsville 5, Crossville 1 CROSSVILLE, Ala.— The Collinsville Lady Panthers are bringing soccer fever to Collinsville. …
Bears shut out the Rams
Featured image: Ben Williamson strikes out nine players in the game against the Rams By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Plainview 8, Sylvania 0 SYLVANIA, Ala.—The Plainview Varsity Bears defeated the Sylvania Rams…
Collinsville defeats Fyffe in double header
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.— In a double header, Collinsville defeated the Class 2A, No. 7 Fyffe Red Devils. The Collinsville Panthers scored a combined 28 runs in…