Savage out as Decatur High head football coach

Decatur High School head football coach Aairon Savage has resigned after one season with the Red Raiders. [JERONIMO NISA/DECATUR DAILY] Aairon Savage has resigned as head football coach for the…

West Morgan rolls past Central-Florence

Quarterback Braxton Peters was 10 for 12 passing Friday night with three touchdowns as the Rebels picked up an easy win over Central-Florence. Jalen Fletcher rushed eight times for 38…

Decatur comes up short against Cullman

By R. Sirvell Carter For The Decatur Daily Decatur fell one yard shy of the potential game-tying touchdown and dropped a 21-14 Class 6A, Region 7 game to Cullman on…

Fuqua runs wild as Austin downs Decatur

With his hands on his hips, Austin running back Gavin Fuqua looked like he needed a break. To open the second half of Friday night’s River City Rivalry showdown with…

West Morgan jumps out early over Ardmore

Class 4A No. 10 West Morgan scored all of its points in the first half, but that proved to be more than enough to beat visiting Ardmore 48-0 on Friday.…

Austin struggles in loss to Florence

By Caleb Suggs Sports Writer It wasn’t Austin’s night to say the least. Facing the Florence Falcons at home Friday night, the Black Bears committed four turnovers, missed tackles and…

Decatur gives new coach season-opening victory

The Aairon Savage era began on a high note as Decatur routed Mae Jemison 54-23 at home on Friday. Bradin Dupper had a strong start taking over at quarterback after…

Frost leads Lawrence County over Danville

Quarterback Parker Frost played a role in four second-quarter touchdowns as Lawrence County opened its 2023 season with a 41-7 victory over homestanding Danville. Frost, a junior, ran for one…

Evans piles up six touchdown in Eagles win over Section

Savarius Evans carried Decatur Heritage to a big opening-night win on Friday, rushing 15 times for 273 yards and six touchdowns as the Eagles rolled past Section. Nash Thomas was…

West Morgan opens season with win at Randolph

Braxton Peters and Ti’Airrius Mosley torched the Randolph defense on Friday night, connecting for three long touchdown passes, as the West Morgan Rebels defeated the Raiders 41-20 to open the…