Sports


Bobcats edge rival Red Bay, 46-38
High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Red Bay Tigers
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
November 5, 2025
The Phil Campbell Bobcats delivered a thrilling, last-minute treat on Halloween night, defeating their fierce rival, the Red Bay Tigers, 46-38 in a na...
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RHS ends regular season with loss at Athens
Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports, Sports Columnists
by Brannon King For the FCT 
November 5, 2025
The Russellville Golden Tigers finished the regular season portion of the football schedule with a 28-12 road loss to the Athens Golden Eagles. RHS ba...
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Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, Sports
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
November 5, 2025
The Belgreen Bulldogs closed out their football season on a decisive note Friday night, delivering a crushing 54-6 victory over the Vina Red Devils. I...
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Principals honored by city’s school board
Main, News, Russellville
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The City Schools Board of Education recognized the system’s principals during its Oct. 21 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Tim Guinn describ...
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Students respond to lure of competitive fishing
Belgreen Bulldogs, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Red Bay Tigers
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A new countywide fishing team is giving more Franklin County students the chance to cast a line and compete. The Franklin County Angler...
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High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
The volleyball season came to an end for the Russellville Golden Tigers at the AHSAA Class 5A North Super Regional held in Hoover, but it was a record...
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Phil Campbell beats Hanceville 76-29
High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Sports
by Hayden Moss For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
Phil Campbell left no doubt about its playoff readiness Friday night, delivering a statement performance in a commanding 76-29 victory over the Hancev...
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Russellville clinches second place in Region 7
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
The Russellville Golden Tigers celebrated senior night with a 27-13 varsity football win over the Priceville Bulldogs, clinching second place in Class...
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