By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.—Many people around the Dekalb County area have been missing the breathtaking views from the Dekalb County Public Fishing Lake since its closure in…
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Huge Success for RTI Mud Volleyball
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.—Rainsville Technology Inc. (RTI) hosted their 4th Annual Mud Volleyball Tournament over the weekend. The tournament raised over $1800 for the Toys for Tots…
Ider fell to Sumiton Christian in State Finals
Featured image: Ider pulled their team out of the loser’s bracket to face Sumiton Christian in the State Semifinals game. By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— The Ider Lady…
Plainview loses to rival Pisgah
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com MONTGOMERY, Ala.— In a win-or-go- home third game of the State Championship series, Plainview fell to Pisgah with a score of 3-0 held on Friday,…
Carson signs with Birmingham-Southern
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.— The Fyffe Athlectic Club held a signing party on Friday for Brady Carson who has committed to play football for Birmingham-Southern University. Carson…
Jones goes to Alabama
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FYFFE, Ala.— The Fyffe Athletic Club recently hosted a college signing day for their seniors who will continue their football careers. Ethan Jones will head…
Local Student Qualifies for National Rodeo Finals
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com TROY, Ala.— Harley Wilkins, a sixth grader from Plainview, qualified for three events at the Alabama State Rodeo Finals over the weekend. The Junior High…
Patterson is new Terrapin Junior Champion
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.—Elle Kate Patterson recently won the Terrapin Hills Junior Championship shooting a 75 and 78 for the two day event. There were four…