By Rubin E. GrantMountain Brook couldn’t get into a flow, and as a result the Spartans’ streak of consecutive state volleyball championships ended at three.The two-time defending Class 6A champion Spartans fell to the record-setting Bayside Academy Admirals 3-1 (25-21, 21-25, 25-18, 25-17) in the semifinals last Wednesday at the 52nd AHSAA Elite 8 State Volleyball … [Read more...]
Head(y) Stuff: Rebels’ Junior Quarterback Putting Up Big Numbers
By Rubin E. GrantJohn Paul Head would rather not hear it. So please don’t tell him about the eye-popping statistics he put up in Vestavia Hills’ final three regular season football games.“I don’t like to keep count,” Head said. “It could make my ego go up.”Head getting the big head would be understandable considering what the junior quarterback did in leading the … [Read more...]
Analysis: OTM Schools Finding a Football State Championship Hard to Come By
By Rubin E. GrantIn the first 50 years of the Alabama High School Athletic Association football playoff system for all its classifications, which began in 1967, Over the Mountain schools frequently won state championships.John Carroll Catholic was the first, in 1973, followed by Homewood in 1974, Mountain Brook in 1975 and 1976, Berry (now Hoover) in 1977 and Vestavia … [Read more...]
Mystics Mark 20th Annual Mountain Brook Parade
The spirit of Mardi Gras adapted for All Hallows Eve will mark the annual Mystics of Mountain Brook Halloween Parade on Oct. 31.The 20th annual family-style Mardi Gras parade usually draws thousands and will wind its way through Crestline. The parade will start at 4 p.m. As in the past, there will be floats and throws to catch.Traffic will be significantly affected in … [Read more...]
Stepping Up: Breazeale Looking to Lead Spain Park to Another Volleyball Title
By Rubin E. GrantEven though Spain Park volleyball coach Kellye Bowen has spoken little about the missing centerpiece of the 2021 Class 7A state championship team, senior outside hitter Emily Breazeale knew she would have to elevate her game if the Jaguars were to have any designs on repeating.All-American Audrey Rothman graduated and took her immense talents and … [Read more...]