For Neil Caudle, his entire college football career was coming down to one play. His Auburn Tigers, playing Oregon for the national championship, had driven all the way to the Ducks’ one-yard line, with just enough time for a final snap of the ball.Tiger coach Gene Chizik sent in his field goal unit, which included Caudle. The former Spain Park quarterback would be holding … [Read more...]
Berguson and Denson Lead 2010 All-OTM Football Team
By Lee Davis Journal Sports WriterFor the Hoover Bucs, the 2010 football season was almost perfect. Coach Josh Niblett’s squad won its first 14 games, mostly by lopsided margins, and reached the Class 6A championship game at Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium.The Hoover Express was derailed by Daphne in a close 7-6 verdict, but that hardly diminished the Bucs’ … [Read more...]
LPM Celebrates Greek Day
Sixth grade students and teachers at Liberty Park Middle School recently participated in its annual Greek Day festivities. To prepare for this day, the language arts classes read the book “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan. They also created iMovies based on their favorite Greek god or goddess. In math classes, the students learned about surface area then recreated Greek … [Read more...]
Cherokee Bend Students Team with Santa to Support Make-A-Wish Foundation
Mountain Brook students did their part to make wishes come true for children suffering life threatening illnesses during the holiday season.Cherokee Bend School students Mac and Charles Abele, James Burkett, Campbell Doidge, Henry and James Huffham, Witt Lanier and Blake Pugh joined with kids from across the country writing letters to Santa Claus as part of the Macy’s … [Read more...]
FFF to Benefit Heart Gallery Alabama
The Third Annual Fotos, Frames & Fun (FFF) Auction and Party benefiting Heart Gallery Alabama will be Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at Ted’s Garage on Fifth Avenue South.Fotos, Frames and Fun will feature silent and live auctions and food from local restaurants like The Veranda on Highland, The Fish Market, Taziki’s, Max’s Deli, Creative Cuisine and Catering by LaNetta. A separate … [Read more...]