Area Sports
Congratulations to Central boys basketball for winning 2A Area 8 Tournament Champions
Special to the News The Cougars won the Semi-Final round against Horseshoe Bend last Friday, with a score of 77-34, and then progressed to the Finals Monday versus Ranburne. Central of Coosa County won the last time they faced Ranburne, and things went their way on Monday, too. The Cougars breezed past the Bulldogs to the tune…
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When crappie won’t bite, Tennessee River has great alternatives
By David Rainer Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources What do you do after you plan a trip to north Alabama to get in the fall crappie bite and you’re greeted with bluebird skies the day after a cold front? You make lemonade, and the Tennessee River lakes have just the right recipes. Capt.…
Read MoreWrestling returns to Rockford July 29
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While a previous promotion is taking a hiatus, another independent wrestling promotion is bringing a show to Rockford next Saturday, with a few familiar faces and other wrestlers who will be new to Rockford. New South Wrestling will make its Rockford debut on July 29 for a night of…
Read MoreUpward basketball, cheer registration coming soon
Special to the News Registration will be open soon for Coosa Upward Sports basketball and cheerleading season, which is open for boys and girls in kindergarten through sixth grade. Registration will be held Wednesday, August 2, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Andrews Chapel next to Central Coosa schools, located at the intersection of County…
Read MoreCentral alumni giving back
Central alumni Adalius Thomas, who also enjoyed a successful professional football career, recently made a significant donation of equipment to the Central Coosa football program. Pictured are members of the Central Coosa football team during summer workouts who are proud and thankful for the new equipment Thomas donated. New equipment includes a lineman shoot, blocking…
Read MoreCougar softball coming in strong as season play winds down
Cougars’ Hyatt throws no-hitter to defeat LaFayette Abigail Hyatt was brilliant on the rubber, as Hyatt threw a no-hitter to lead Cougars past LaFayette 18-1. Hyatt got the start for the Cougars in the circle. Hyatt lasted three innings, allowing zero hits and one run while striking out six. The Cougars racked up 15 hits.…
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JV ends football season undefeated
For the last game of their 2022 season, the JV football team scored another win, ending their 2022 season undefeated. Central Coosa hosted the Horseshoe Bend Generals. Corey Thompson scored the first touchdown for the Cougars. Number four, Javon Thomas, recovered a fumble and scored a touchdown. The Generals were able to slide in a…
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