Stacy Long

TUSCUMBIA — Jana Killen retreated into the middle of her players, holding the ball she had just been presented and expressed a simple sentiment.

This week’s Shoals sports schedule, according to schedules supplied by the schools. Subject to change.

TUSCUMBIA — Remee sat calmly in the corner, in her cage, chomping away on a 3-week-old stick while her mama talked about her latest career highlight.

With its boys and girls teams again in the state rankings, Mars Hill has crossed into rare air.

KILLEN — Shila Marks leaned toward a friend, replying to a mystery question with a fact of life.

Molly Ashley passed the torch with pleasure Friday night, quickly hugging her replacement as Wayne County’s all-time leading scorer.

KILLEN — The Lauderdale County Tigers were laying in wait, anticipating the arrival of their coach in the postgame locker room and ready to celebrate.

MONTGOMERY — Russellville running back Cam Phinizee didn't come home empty-handed Tuesday.

MONTGOMERY — Cam Phinizee paused for just a moment, considered the current traffic jam on his “awards wall” at home and the sudden need for more room.

The Lauderdale County girls, in this season's final state rankings, remain where they were in the first poll.