By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.— After the resignation of Head Coach Sam Graham last month, Valley Head now has a new football coach. Coach Brian Knapp was…
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Valley Head is looking for new head coach
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.—After one year at the helm of the Valley Head Football Team, Coach Sam Graham resigns to take a job at Athens High…
Two centuries of hospitality and history
Featured image: Winston Place’s wrap-around porch has been looking over Valley Head for almost two centuries (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala. — For almost…
Green and White Game
Featured image: The Sylvania Rams held their annual Green vs. White Football scrimmage, Friday. The White team defeated the Green team 18-12. Photo Courtesy of Kristy Gallagher Photography
Are you ready for some football?
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com GERALDINE, Ala.— It's that time of the year… the time all football fans look forward to. Spring Jamboree. This year Geraldine will host the Jamboree…
Valley Head mourns loss of student-athlete
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com VALLEY HEAD, Ala.— On Friday, a group of seniors gathered at DeSoto Falls for what is known as “Senior Skip Day.” The students were spending…
Collinsville Panther signs Letter of Intent
Featured image: Pictured from left to right: (First Row) Jess Walls (Grandfather), Jay Walls (Father), Jacob Walls, Vivian Harris (Mother), Jess Walls IV (Brother) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Jacob…
Famed area coach Bobby Beckett passes away
By Tyler Pruett tyler@southerntorch.com CENTRE, Ala.— Northeast Alabama lost a high school coaching legend late Tuesday night. Bobby Beckett passed away at his residence in Centre, Alabama late on April 12.…