By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Plainview is pleased to announce the addition of new offensive coordinator, Coach Doug Haynes to the Bear team. Coach Haynes joined the staff…
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DeKalb leaders honor the life of Billy Jack Mitchell
Special to the Southern Torch DeKalb leaders honor the life of Billy Jack Mitchell, an iconic DeKalb County businessman and beloved member of the Sand Mountain community. Note from the Editor:…
Area Softball Teams headed to Regional Tournament
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.—Four area softball teams have battled to advance to the Regional Tournaments, starting this week. No. 4 ranked Ider (35-12) won all three…
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…
Heartbreaking loss for the Bears
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com PISGAH, Ala.—The Plainview Bears faced the Pisgah Eagles Friday night for the second round of the Class 3A baseball playoffs. In the first game, Plainview…
Area Softball Tournament begins
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com DEKALB Co., Ala.—Several different area tournaments will be held across the county beginning Thursday, May 5. Plainview will host at the Field of Dreams starting…
Plainview Lady Bears are County Champs!
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com Plainview 9, Ider 6 RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Class 3A, No. 5 ranked Plainview Lady Bears defeated the Class 2A, No. 3 Ider Lady Hornets in the Championship…
Dekalb County Softball All-Tournament Team
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Eighteen players were named to the All-Tournament Team at the Dekalb County Softball Tournament on Saturday: Annabelle Brown, Tournament MVP (Plainview), Emma Barkley, Collinsville,…