By Lee Davis Journal Sports WriterSpain Park was due some good news.With head coach David Shores on administrative leave because of an alleged incident at a practice, the Jaguars’ football season was off to a difficult start. On top of that, the team had suffered two consecutive losses, including a 44-0 defeat at the hands of archrival Hoover.It didn’t look any … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2010
Don’t Look Now: Hoover May Be Better Than Ever
By Lee DavisBelieve it or not, somebody will actually score points against the Hoover Bucs in the 2010 football season.Gadsden City, the fourth-ranked team in Class 6A, could be the team that finally lights up the scoreboard when it visits Hoover Sept. 24.Then again, the Titans might not be the ones that finally earn a point against the rugged Buccaneer defense. But … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Pillage
By Lee Davis Journal Sports WriterMountain Brook entered its game against Homewood Sept. 16 as a team on the cusp of being very good.The Spartans had sandwiched impressive wins over Shades Valley and Pelham around a hard-fought 17-13 loss to Vestavia Hills.Coach Chris Yeager’s offense had shown flashes of brilliance in its two victories, while his … [Read more...]
Going Wild for Zoo Gala
The Birmingham Zoo will host its largest fundraising event, ZooGala 2010, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. With a boa constrictor, grey fox, hyacinth macaw and other animals, this event will be the wildest fundraiser in Birmingham all year.Guests will enjoy cocktails, dinner, live music and animal walkabouts in an African wonderland. All funds raised at ZooGala go toward the zoo’s new … [Read more...]
Maestro’s Ball Raises $650,000 for Education Programs
The Alabama Symphony Orchestra’s (ASO) annual Maestro’s Ball was Sept. 10, at the UAB’s Alys Stephens Center (ASC). This Maestro’s Ball raised more than $650,000 for the ASO’s Education programs.The ball was hosted by Lynn and Benny LaRussa. Dowd Ritter served as corporate chair, and Maggie Brook served as ball chair.Corey Walker, a sixth grade student at Green Acres … [Read more...]