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CentralþÄôs Traveon Samuel breaks through the tackles of Smith StationþÄôs Devante Marshall and Nigel Lawrence for Central third touch of the game

High school recruiting: Carver's Brown invited to '15 Under Armor All-American game

Brown says there is a "good chance" he'll accept the invitation.

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RUSSELL COUNTY HIGH

Rasmus leaving Russell County, says he wanted Smiths job

After 13 seasons and 401 wins as head coach at Russell County High, Tony Rasmus is ready for a new challenge. Rasmus, the architect of a state championship in 2005 and a runner-up finish in 2007, accepted the same position at Florence High in Florence, Ala., he confirmed via text message late Sunday...
PACELLI

Alan Griffin named Pacelli athletic director

Griffin has served boys basketball coach and assistant football coach.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

High school recruiting: Carver LB Niemus Bryant commits to Georgia State

The linebacker is considered a three-star defensive end prospect by Scout.com.
CARVER

High school recruiting: Carver QB Jawon Pass picks up offer from UNC

Pass is expected to be the team's starter at quarterback in the fall.
CENTRAL

Central to host Hoover for spring football game on Friday

Admission to the game is $5 for students and adults.
SPENCER

High school football spring practice: An early look at Spencer

Spencer is focused on improving the fundamentals in the spring. It sounds simple, but that is vital to the team's continued improvement.
HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS

High school football spring practice: An early look at Smiths Station

Smiths Station made gains last season, but still plays in one of the tougher regions in the state. It will need continued improvement to crack the top four in 2013.
SHAW

High school football spring practice: An early look at Shaw

The Raiders will miss a few key players, but look for continued improvement on the defensive side on the ball in the fall.
RUSSELL COUNTY HIGH

High school football spring practice: An early look at Russell County

The Warriors are excited about what they have coming back, but will try to improve conditioning and physicality in the spring.
RUSSELL COUNTY HIGH

Update: Mistakes costly for Russell County in loss to Spanish Fort

SPANISH FORT, Ala. -- For weeks, Russell County baseball coach Tony Rasmus had stressed the need to limit mistakes that would cost it when it played top-ranked Spanish Fort. On Saturday, in the rubber match of the best-of-three semifinal series between the two teams, the Warriors found out again...