By Marla Jones, Managing/Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Photo via USA Today) USA — Phyllis George, the first female co-anchor of “NFL Today,” passed away on Thursday after a long fight with…
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Collinsville Announces New Football Coach
By Southern Torch Staff COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Collinsville High School is pleased to announce Daniel Garrett as the new Panther Head Football Coach. Garrett replaces Ernie Willingham, who announced his retirement…
AHSAA Updates on COVID-19
Submitted by The Alabama High School Athletic Association ALABAMA — Based on the Governor’s and the Alabama State Department of Education’s (ALSDE) directives to close all schools across the state for…
Bears Clip the Eagles Wings
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com RAINSVILLE, Ala. — The number one team and the number 2 softball team in the area faced each other on Thursday, as Plainview took…
SEC Tournament Canceled for Coronavirus
By Southern Torch Staff NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The rest of the 2020 SEC Men's Basketball Tournament will be canceled due to concerns surrounding the coronavirus. The announcement was made on Thursday…
Sylvania Tennis Holds First Sectional Match
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com SYLVANIA, Ala. — On Tuesday, Sylvania Varsity Tennis played their first sectional match of the season against Victory Christian Academy. The boys won 9-0…
Geraldine Softball Wins Fort Payne Invitational
By Marla Jones, Sports Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Submitted Photo) FORT PAYNE, Ala. – The Geraldine Lady Bulldogs Softball Team were undefeated in tournament play and won the Fort Payne Invitational this…
Pisgah Wins State Championship
Submitted by Alabama High School Athletic Association (Photo by Marla Jones | Southern Torch) BIRMINGHAM – Defending state champion Pisgah jumped out to an 18-point lead by halftime and then staved…