SUMMER BASKETBALL: Smaller lineup has experienced Lions adopting a new playing style Story By Jason Bowen The 2025-26 Section basketball team features plenty of talent and varsity experience, but something Derek…

By Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter • amy@southerntorch.com (Photo by Amy Thrash) FORT PAYNE, Ala. —The Fort Payne Wildcats defeated the Buckhorn Bucks, 17-0 on Friday night. Fort Payne is now 4-0…
By Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter • amy@southerntorch.com (Photo by Amy Thrash) FORT PAYNE, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats defeated the Lee Huntsville Generals in region play 45-18 on Friday night. In…
By Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter • amy@southerntorch.com PELL CITY, Ala. — The Fort Payne Wildcats were defeated by the Pell City Panthers, 21-17 in the final seconds of the game. To…
PHOTO: The Fyffe C-Team PeeWee Players will face Albertville on Saturday. (Southern Torch | Submitted Photo) Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—The Fyffe Football program starts the winning tradition out early.…