By SHANNON J. ALLEN The Reporter Photo by Brandon K. Pierce JACKSONVILLE — For the first time in 22 years, the Geraldine Bulldogs made sure purple reigns in the boys Northeast…
Tag: Overtime
Super Bowl Bound
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com KANSAS CITY, Mo.--On Sunday, Fort Payne’s hometown hero, Evan McPherson of the Cincinnati Bengals, kicked a 31-yard field goal, in overtime, to win 27-24, over the…
Midfield Defeats Plainview in Double Overtime
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com PHOTO: Plainview fell to Midfield at regionals. (Kristy Gallagher | AHSAA) JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — The Plainview Bears fell to the Midfield Patriots in the…
Ider Falls in Overtime
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo by Cheryl Boydston) SAND ROCK, Ala. — The Ider Hornets fell to the Sand Rock Wildcats, 20-14 in an overtime battle. After a…
TOO MUCH BLUE: Plainview's Last Second Finish
PHOTO: In the last second of overtime play, the Plainview Bears pulled off a state championship victory, defeating the Hillcrest-Evergreen Jaguars, 78-75. (Kristy Gallagher | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor BIRMINGHAM,…
Taylor seeks fair compensation for first responders
PHOTO: Councilman Gerald “Red” Taylor spoke up for first responders at the council meeting last Tuesday night. (Photo by Tyler Pruett) By Tyler Pruett, Managing Editor tyler@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala. —…
Heat Check: Courtside
Southern Torch brings you a special edition of Heat Check with access like never before! We take you #Courtside for the overtime barn burner between the Plainview Bears and the Douglas…