By Rubin E. Grant Hoover senior cornerback Jabari Moore sometimes feels sorry for opposing defensive backs. That’s because they have to deal with the Bucs’ stellar senior wide receiver George Pickens. “We have been going one-on-one in practice every day since we were freshmen,” Moore said. “He’s one of the best of the best. That’s what makes Friday nights somewhat easy for … [Read more...]
‘We’re Excited About the Move’: Young Cavaliers Hope to Be More Competitive Moving Down to Class 5A
By Rubin E. Grant Entering his third season as John Carroll Catholic’s head football coach, Logan Colafrancesco is hoping a step down will be a step up. The Cavaliers are moving down to Class 5A after going 4-36 in four years in Class 6A, including 3-7 in 2017. John Carroll will compete in Class 5A, Area 4 along with Briarwood Christian, Fairfield, Parker, Pleasant Grove, … [Read more...]
‘We’ve Got Some Kids Who Can Play’: Eagles Aren’t Flashy, but They Have Talent to Compete
By Rubin E. Grant Fans attending Oak Mountain football games this fall probably won’t see any stars, at least on the Eagles’ side of the ball. That’s because the Eagles don’t have any big-time recruits lining up for them. “We’re not as flashy as some other spots,” Oak Mountain coach Cris Bell said. “We don’t have the four- and five-star players. In fact, some of our guys … [Read more...]
‘Real Good Leadership Coming Back’: Vestavia Hills Returns in 2018 With Experience at Most Positions
By Blake Ells It was quite an off-season for Vestavia Hills head coach Buddy Anderson. The winningest high school football coach in Alabama was inducted into the National Federation of State High School Association Hall of Fame on July 2 during a banquet in Chicago. “It was nice,” said Anderson, who is just the 12th individual from Alabama enshrined in the National Hall of … [Read more...]
Halls’ Move to Homewood Turned out Splendidly for Father and Son
By Rubin E. Grant A year ago, Lee Hall had his doubts about accepting the Homewood baseball coaching job. It wasn’t because he didn’t think it was a good opportunity, but because of his son Josh. Lee Hall had been the head coach at Randolph High in Huntsville and Josh had been a standout center fielder on the team for three seasons. “I had my reservations about uprooting … [Read more...]