PHOTO: Councilmember Byrum made the motion for new signs to be placed on or near the Rainsville Welcome Signs. (Marla Jones | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Reporter RAINSVILLE, Ala. — (Full Video…
Tag: State Championship
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,…
Unfinished Business: Plainview Punches Ticket to State
PHOTO: Senior Bailey Dukes takes it to the hoop against the American Christian Academy Patriots in the Class 3A State Semifinals. (Kristy Gallagher | Southern Torch) By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com…
County Commission recognizes Fyffe State Champions (VIDEO)
PHOTO: The DeKalb County Commission presented the 2016 Fyffe High School Football and Cheerleading teams with resolutions in recognition for winning both state championships. (Tyler Pruett | Southern Torch) By Tyler Pruett,…
Inside the Huddle, Summer review, by Marla Jones
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com For the past nine weeks, I have had the honor to attend football practices at every school in the county. At each school, I was…
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MILLBROOK, Ala.—The Bama AllStars 10U team defeated the 10U Electrics,13 - 5 to win the 10U All Star State Championship this past weekend and proved…
Sneak peek of the Fort Payne Wildcats
Featured image: The Wildcats have the speed to succeed. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Fort Payne High School Varsity Football is a powerhouse in Class 6A. They have…
Inside the Huddle-Fyffe Red Devils
Featured image: Fyffe players stretching before running By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.—When you mention football in Dekalb County, you naturally think of Fyffe. The Red Devils are a…