Sports


High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers
by Brannon King For the FCT 
September 17, 2025
The Russellville High volleyball team got its first area win of the season by defeating West Point last week.
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High School Sports, Red Bay Tigers
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
September 17, 2025
The Red Bay Tigers held on for a nail-biting 29-28 victory over the Winston County Yellowjackets. The Tigers’ offense, led by the dynamic duo of Jaxon...
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Big plays help RHS beat East Limestone, 20-7
B: Sports, High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers
by Brannon King For the FCT 
September 17, 2025
Russellville scored on special teams, offense and defense to get a 20-7 win over the East Limestone Indians. The Golden Tigers (2-2 overall, 2-0 regio...
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Bobcats hang on to win region thriller over Oakman
B: Sports, High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
September 17, 2025
The Phil Campbell Bobcats fought off a furious late-game comeback by the Oakman Bulldogs to secure a nail-biting 36-30 victory in their home opener.
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Belgreen wins Bulldog Bash
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, News
September 17, 2025
Belgreen won its Bulldog Bash volleyball tournament on Saturday beating Red Bay in the finals. Belgreen won its pool beatingColbertHeightsand Colbert ...
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RHS volleyball team pushes record to 17-5
High School Sports, News, Russellville Golden Tigers
by Brannon King For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
The busy week for the Russellville volleyball team was highlighted by a home match against county rival Phil Campbell, the first area match of the sea...
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Ann Taylor – Belgreen’s lifelong cheerleader
Belgreen Bulldogs, Features, Lifestyles
by María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
September 10, 2025
BELGREEN -- For nearly nine decades, Ann Taylor has called Belgreen home — building a life rooted in school, church and family.
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Historic night for Belgreen football
Belgreen Bulldogs, High School Sports, Sports
Bulldogs dominate Wildcats 34-0 in homecoming win
by Hayden Moss For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
History was made Friday night at Belgreen High School as the Bulldogs not only celebrated their first-ever football homecoming, but also delivered a c...
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Russellville beats regional rival for first win
High School Sports, Russellville Golden Tigers, Sports
by Brannon King For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
The Russellville Golden Tigers opened region play with a 35-6 home victory over the Lawrence County Red Devils. After starting the season 0-2 versus n...
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High School Sports, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Sports
by Bart Moss For the FCT 
September 10, 2025
For two teams who hardly ever play each other, Phil Campbell and Vinemont have quickly developed a rivalry.
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