By Rubin E. GrantBefore the 2022 high school football season kicked off, first-year Hoover head coach Wade Waldrop said he welcomed the challenge of competing in Class 7A, Region 3.“As a coach, who doesn’t want to be in and play in the best region around and play against the best competition?” Waldrop said.Midway through the season, Waldrop and the Bucs have more … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantTim Vakakes was in his office Saturday morning watching film of his first game as Spain Park’s new head football coach. “We made plenty of mistakes,” Vakakes said. “Our kids just have got to figure out how to win.”The Jaguars figured out a way in their opener, edging Calera 14-10 at home and giving Vakakes a victory in his debut.“I’ve been … [Read more...]

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.MONTGOMERY – The Wade Waldrop Era of Hoover High School football began with a loss Friday night as the Bucs fell 17-14 to the Auburn Tigers in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic at Cramton Bowl.The season-opening loss was Hoover’s first to an in-state opponent since the Rush Propst Era opened with a 30-29 loss to Jess Lanier in 1999. The game was … [Read more...]

By Bill Lumpkin IIIThe prodigal son returned home Thursday night, showcasing a NASCAR-fast offense and promising to return the Vestavia Hills football program to the success of its prestigious past.The initial game drew mixed reviews in a tough 24-14 loss to Class 6A, No. 2 Mountain Brook, but new coach Robert Evans has the Rebels faithful hoping for a quick turnaround … [Read more...]