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…
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Spotlight on Coaches–Paul Benefield
FYFFE, Ala.—The Southern Torch Coach of the Week is Paul Benefield, Head Coach of the Fyffe Varsity Football Team. Coach Benefield graduated from Fyffe High School. He received his degree from…
Rodeo Stars-Dreams come true
Featured image: Jake Wells and Alec Edmondson competing in the Georgia High School State Championship. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.— Many young boys and girls have played cowboys…
Valley Head has new football coach
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…
Talk with the Tide
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—The DeKalb County University of Alabama Alumni Chapter will present "Talking With The Tide" on Thursday, June 23 at the First Methodist Christian…
All-State Honors
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) recently released their 2016 All-State Baseball and Softball honors. Each class has a first and second team…
Rainsville 7 & 8’s All Star Team
Plainview 7 & 8 under players get ready for the Dixie Youth All Star District Tournament. Coaches L-R: Paul Higdon, Jason Brown, Heath Lingerfelt, Bubba Johnson Players, Top Row L-R: Lucas White…
All-State Honors
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.—The Alabama Sports Writers Association (ASWA) recently released their 2016 All-State Baseball and Softball honors. Each class has a first and second team along with…