By Ana Good As the school year comes to a close, families across the Birmingham area will soon trade backpacks and books for beach totes and towels. Some of these families will head to second homes across the state, including along the white powdery sand of the Gulf Coast or along the shorelines of Lake Martin. Bob Farris, co-founder of Hufham Farris … [Read more...]
Happy Days Are Here Again: Rebels Knock Off Thompson to Reach Class 7A Championship Baseball Series
By Rubin E. GrantVestavia Hills hadn’t lost two consecutive games all season and they weren’t about to let it happen in their Class 7A semifinal baseball series at Thompson last week.After dropping the opener of the series 11-1 on Thursday, Rebels coach Jamie Harris expected his team to bounce back.“They’ve done a good job of shaking off losses, turning the page, … [Read more...]
Clicking: Homewood Girls Repeat as State Soccer Championships
By Rubin E. GrantAt the beginning of the 2023 high school soccer season, the Homewood girls had their doubts about whether they could successfully defend their Class 6A championship.“We didn’t think we could do it,” senior forward Mary Siena McBride said. “We had graduated several seniors from last year and we were struggling learning how to play together.”After a … [Read more...]
Mission Accomplished: Mountain Brook Girls Complete Triple Crown by Claiming Outdoor Track Title
By Rubin E. GrantThe Mountain Brook girls track team entered the 98th AHSAA State Outdoor Track and Field Championships May 4-6 looking to complete the trifecta.The Spartans already had claimed state titles in cross-country and indoor track and needed to win the outdoor title to accomplish their mission.“The girls were focused on the triple crown,” Mountain Brook … [Read more...]
Blueprint for Success: Bucs Continue Track Tradition by Sweeping Class 7A Championships
By Rubin E. GrantAfter taking over as Hoover’s track coach during the summer of 2021, Chris Schmidt said his main goal was to continue the Buc’s tradition of success.Well, he has done that and then some.Hoover swept the Class 7A boys and girls state championships in the 98th AHSAA State Outdoor Track and Field Championships May 4-6 at the Gulf Shores … [Read more...]