By Rubin E. GrantWhen Timarie Fisk took over for her second stint as Vestavia Hills’ girls tennis coach this spring, she approached first-year boys coach Oliver Aaron about the teams providing support for each other.“We wanted the boys and girls to just be ‘one’ Rebel,” Fisk said. “We wanted to rely on each other and be there to support each other.”The team’s … [Read more...]
Strike Out: Rebels Sole Survivors Among OTM Schools in State Baseball Playoffs
By Rubin E. GrantThe second week of the Alabama High School Athletic Association state baseball playoffs wasn’t kind to Over the Mountain teams.Only the Vestavia Hills Rebels are still alive after sweeping eighth-ranked Tuscaloosa County 19-2 and 5-2 in the Class 7A first round last week.“We played really well,” Vestavia Hills coach Jamie Harris said. “Tuscaloosa … [Read more...]
Gri Cashio Awarded Eagle Scout Rank
Gri Cashio in March earned the highest rank awarded by the Boy Scouts and now is an Eagle Scout. Cashio comes from a strong scouting family. His grandfather, three uncles and two cousins are all Eagle Scouts. Gri is a member of Troop 320 from Mountain Brook Presbyterian Church. Since joining Troop 320, Gri has held several leadership positions. He … [Read more...]
Tierney Brothers Share Eagle Court of Honor
Brothers Paul and Ben Tierney of Boy Scout Troop 96 shared their court of honor April 3 at Faith Presbyterian Church with family and friends.Paul officially earned the rank during the COVID shutdown but did not have the chance to celebrate his achievement. When Ben earned the rank in February, a joint celebration seemed in order. Both boys earned the Arrow of … [Read more...]
‘Extra Motivation’: Vestavia Hills’ Girls Lacrosse Team Chasing State Title After Disappointing End in 2021 Season
By Rubin E. GrantMary Nelson Litty and her Vestavia Hills High School varsity teammates felt the sting of an upset loss in the 2021 Alabama Lacrosse playoffs.The Rebels were the No. 1 seed entering the playoffs but lost 11-10 to arch-rival Mountain Brook in the semifinals. The Spartans went on to capture the state championship.“Last year was not any fun for sure,” … [Read more...]