By Blake Ells Mountain Brook won its fourth boys basketball state championship in six years Saturday in a dominating 73-49 victory over Mobile’s McGill-Toolen. The Spartans were led by junior Trendon Watford’s 26 points, 12 rebounds, five blocked shots, three assists and one steal. Senior Sean Elmore complemented that with 20 points, sparked by 6-of-10 from beyond the arc, … [Read more...]
History-making Finish for Jags
By Blake Ells Spain Park won its first girls basketball state championship March 3 in dominating fashion – a 56-26 victory over McGill-Toolen Catholic from Mobile. McGill-Toolen made just nine field goals against a team that had been preparing for that moment. The Jaguars were led by senior Claire Holt, who had 20 points, five rebounds and four steals. She knocked down three … [Read more...]
Giving More Than They Get: Leadership Vestavia Hills Honoring Top Community Leaders in Annual Banquet
By Emily WilliamsLeadership Vestavia Hills will honor two leaders who have worked to make the city a better place during its 28th annual Community Leadership Awards Banquet on Feb. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Vestavia Hills Country Club.JoAnne Mote, who has helped organize many events in the community over the years, will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and … [Read more...]
Cultural Camping: Folk School Program Preserves the Past for Future Generations
By June MathewsFrom its Native American beginnings, to its agricultural economy, to its role in the Civil War, Alabama’s cultural heritage runs diverse and deep.But through each element of its culture runs a common thread: the creative hearts and hands of Alabamians, manifested in the form of traditional folk arts.The Alabama Folk School at Camp McDowell, the camp … [Read more...]
Repeat Performance: Buc’s Dewitt Closes Career With Another State Wrestling Title
By Rubin E. GrantWhen D’Angelo Dewitt began wrestling in the seventh grade at Bumpus Middle School, it was a way to channel some of his aggression.“I got into my fair share of fights,” he said, “so when I saw the wrestling team at Bumpus, I thought that was something I could do.”Little did he know that was the beginning of his journey to becoming a two-time state … [Read more...]