By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com COLLINSVILLE, Ala.-- The Section Lions defeated the Collinsville Panthers 34-6 to start the 2021 football season. Section jumped on board early with a 9-yard touchdown…
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Touchdown for Martha
By Marla Jones Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala.-- The Saks Wildcats defeated the Sylvania Rams, 42-32 in their season opener on Friday night. The Rams received the ball to start the…
Wildcats lose in a Nailbiter
Darrell Prater stampedes down the field against the Athens Golden Eagles. Jake Pinholster| Warrior Images Amy Thrash, Sports Reporter amy@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.--The Fort Payne Wildcats were defeated by the Athens…
Heard shines in All-Star Game
Montgomery, Ala.— Northeast Alabama was well represented in the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) North-South All-Star Girls Basketball Game. Pisgah’s Molly Heard started and totaled 8 points and two rebounds…
The Rainsville Golf and Country Club hosted a Fourth of July Tournament this past weekend.
Congratulations to the team of Ryan Horton, Jonathan Bailey, Logan Forrester, and Ryan Tramel for running the tournament!
McPherson Commits to Auburn
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com FORT PAYNE, Ala.- Fort Payne Senior Alex McPherson who is ranked the number one kicker in the Class of 2022, has recently committed to Auburn University.…
Jackson County ASWA All-State Softball
Marla Jones, Sports Editor marla@southerntorch.com JACKSON CO, Ala.--Jackson County was well represented in softball this year, winning a state championship and having two state runner-up finishes. Five softball teams made it…
FINALLY: A Baseball Field for Valley Head School
Marla Jones, Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Board of Education held their regularly scheduled meeting on May 27, 2021. The meeting was the last meeting Dr. Jason Barnett…