Andrew Simonson

Briarwood’s Drew Mears surpassed 1,000 points for his career just two games into his junior year as the Lions surged past Indian Springs after a tight start between the local foes. (File)

Pelham surged from behind to score 22 points in the fourth quarter and down the Cullman Bearcats behind big scoring performances from Tee King, Ally Barfield and Taylor Hollingsworth. (File)

Powered by a 32-point day from Ethan Hudson and a massive third quarter, Thompson got Major Deacon’s first win with the Warriors in a county battle against Pelham at the Minor Veterans Day Showcase. (File)

Thompson rallied to defeat Minor for Madison Pierce’s first win as interim coach as Destinee Ealy made six 3-pointers in her Warriors debut. (File)

After falling in their opener against the Briarwood Christian Lions, the Montevallo Bulldogs wasted little time in getting Byron Gaskin his first wins at the school.

Chelsea survived a third-quarter rally from Calera to earn its first win of the season behind 20 points from Jordan Garcia and 18 from Aiden Owens. (File)

Chelsea picked up right where it left off and turned in a complete performance on both ends in a season-opening road win over county foe Calera. (File) By ANDREW SIMONSON | Sports Editor

The five wrestling programs from Shelby County Schools are set to battle for the ax trophy in the school system’s inaugural duals tournament on Saturday, Nov. 16 at Oak Mountain High School. (File)

With half the playoff field across the state now gone, only four teams from Shelby County are left standing to fight another week.

COLUMBIANA – After getting tested by the Evangel Christian Lions in their regular season meeting, the Cornerstone Christian Chargers found themselves facing adversity again as the visitors from Montgomery went blow for blow in the opening quarter.