Chris Bridges

As a new high school football season arrives, my mind drifts back in time to a different decade, a different era, and in most ways, a different life.

While Winder-Barrow High School and Apalachee High School are currently not in the same region, there was still plenty on the line this past Friday when the two football teams met inside W.

of 6 Local softball teams have seen plenty of action on the field in recent weeks.

There were some bright spots but the Madison County High School football team dropped its 2026 season opener on the road Friday to Morgan County High School 28-13.

It was almost three decades ago (29 years to be exact) when I first walked into the confines of W. Clair Harris Stadium.

There were some bright spots but the Madison County High School football team dropped its 2026 season opener on the road Friday to Morgan County High School 28-13.

The Bethlehem Christian Academy football team will continue its early-season gauntlet this Friday as they host Eagles Landing Christian Academy.

It had been another long day of work. My feet hurt. My back ached. Yet I was still feeling thankful. I was thankful for my vehicle which brought me home.

It was a 1-2 week for local football teams last Friday. Apalachee High School recorded its first win with a hard-fought, down-to-the wire 22-17 victory against visiting Discovery High School at R.

The Madison County High School football made its home debut for 2026 but ran into a buzzsaw in the process.