Local football scores - August 25, 2023
Here are the local football scores for games played Friday, August 25, 2023:
Winston County 14, Addison 0
Haleyville 21, Rogers 20
Meek 18, Maplesville 12
WCHS
2021 Mr. and Miss WCHS announced
Ethan Lewis and Kanesha Flanagin, first alternates; Kaygen Grace, Ryker Morgan and Makayla Lindsey, Mr. and Miss WCHS; Kylia Hosford and Lane Bagby, second alternates. (Courtesy photo)
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The 2021 Mr. and Miss WCHS have been chosen from among senior athletes and band members by the student body of Winston County High School. Ryker Morgan was voted Mr. WCHS, and Kaygen Grace and Makayla Lindsey tied for Miss WCHS. First alternates are Kanesha Flanagin and Ethan Lewis. Second alternates are Kylia Hosford and Lane Bagby. When the winners were announced at the WCHS Veterans Day program on Friday, Nov. 12, Principal Jeff Cole said that being selected is a very big honor.
Taylor scores 1,000 points
Cade Taylor was presented a basketball in recognition of scoring his 1,000th point on Jan. 14, against the Sulligent Blue Devils. The Winston County High School senior is the son of Matt Taylor and Mandy Taylor.
WCHS teams defeat Sumiton Christian
Austin Owens looks for a play near the goal.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County High School boys and girls teams defeated Sumiton Christian Friday, Jan. 31. The ladies won easily by a score of 58-18, with the boys winning a narrow victory 47-45. Pictured above, starting from left are Brooks Bonds fighting for a rebound. The middle photo shows Makayla Lindsey going to the net and the right photo is Austin Owens about the pass the ball off.
Lady Jackets eliminated by Red Bay
Brenna Wakefield eyes the goal for a shot.
ADDISON - The Winston County High School Lady Jackets played a tough game against Red Bay in 2A Area 13 area tournament action Monday, Feb. 3. The tournament was played at Addison High School.
The Lady Tigers defeated WCHS by only seven points, 42-35. Winston County was without Mackenzie Blackwood, who suffered a broken nose in the Friday, Jan. 31, game against Sumiton Christian. Jazzy Ergle also did not play.
Stats for the Lady Jackets included:
Olivia Wright, 8 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals;
Ella Moore, 1 rebound;
Madison Comeens, 2 rebounds;
WCHS Varsity Boys county champs
Winston County High School Varsity Boys are county champions. From l-r: Head Coach Adam Gray, Esley Gray, Trey Williamson, Jon Parsons, Brooks Bonds, Jordan Martin, Cade Taylor - who was also named tournament MVP, Nathaniel Gurley, Marcus Hill, Sy Blanton, James Abbott, Austin Owens, Cameron Thompson, Billy Watts, William Holt and assistant coach Eric Smith.
By Shelly Hess
Managing Editor
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DOUBLE SPRINGS - Basketball fans from across Winston County descended upon Winston County High School Thursday, Jan. 23, through Saturday, Jan. 25, for the annual Winston County Varsity Basketball Tournament. The varsity boys and girls championships were both battles between long-time foes Addison and WCHS, with the two schools splitting the victories.
WCHS outscores Phillips 56-42
Ken Edwards, who was the leading point getter for the Bears, sets up a play, as Sy Blanton takes on defense for WCHS.
DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Yellow Jackets defeated the Phillips Bears Friday, Dec. 27, 56-42, at WCHS.
Scoring for the Bears were: Hayden Hulsey, 2 points; Brodie Coan, 5 points; Ken Edwards, 14 points; Alex Copeland, 8 points; Lucas Atkins, 2 points; Tanner Markham, 2 points; Connor Wright, 2 points; Collin Grace, 7 points.
Stats from the Winston County Yellow Jackets were not submitted.
WCHS teams take wins over Lynn
Winston County High School’s Cade Taylor takes on a host of Lynn Bears as he goes to the net.
LYNN - The Winston County Yellow Jackets and Lady Jackets took wins over the Lynn Bears and Lady Bears Tuesday, Nov. 26, at Lynn High School.
WCHS, Phillips eliminated from state tournament
Ally McCollum slams a kill for PHS.
BIRMINGHAM - The Winston County High School Lady Jackets, coached by Tiffany Cole, were defeated in the quarterfinals of the Alabama High School Athletic Association’s Elite Eight 2019 state volleyball championships by G.W. Long on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Long won the state title this year in 2A.
The tournament was held at the CrossPlex in Birmingham on Wednesday and finals at the Bill Harris Arena on Thursday.
Stats for the WCHS Lady Jackets were:
Mackenzie Blackwood, 22 kills, 2 digs, 2 aces.
Elle Donaldson, 29 digs, 2 aces;
WCHS area volleyball tournament runner-up
The Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets earned the runner-up spot in the 2A Area 13 tournament. Pictured on the front row from left are: Rachel Thompson, Elle Donaldson, Emily Holt and Jenny Downey. Back row: Ella Moore, Mackenzie Blackwood, Jassmine Ergle, Makayla Lindsey, Brenna Wakefield, Emily Hill, Ally Blackston and Coach Tiffany Cole.