By Rubin E. GrantSpain Park wrestler Yasmine Oliveira had the most rewarding month of her life in May.At the beginning of the month, she traveled to Brazil and earned a spot on the U20 (Junior) Brazilian National Wrestling team for the United World Wrestling Pan-American Junior Championships July 8-10 in Oaxtepec, Mexico.She signed a wrestling … [Read more...]
‘Quiet Competitor’: Versatile Vines Excelled Throughout Her Vestavia Hills Track Career
By Rubin E. GrantOn the next to last weekend of May, Angelica Vines was sitting around wondering what to do next.“I don’t know what to do with myself because I’m usually at the track,” Vines said.A few days earlier, the Vestavia Hills senior had capped a brilliant high school track career by finishing fourth in the 2022 Alabama High School Athletic Association … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Rotary Club Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Vestavia Hills Rotary Club has a long tradition of supporting education in Vestavia. The Rotary Scholarship Award is presented to three graduating Vestavia Hills high school seniors and is selected by school officials led by the high school’s college and career counselor, Oliver Aaron.The scholarships are named in honor of three former Rotary members, … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Sweeps State Lacrosse Championships
By Rubin E. GrantKee’vin Staples had been pushing the Mountain Brook boys lacrosse team all season to be ready when the playoffs arrived.So, when Mountain Brook met archrival Vestavia Hills in the finals of the Alabama Lacrosse Championships on May 7 at Hoover’s Buccaneer Stadium, the Spartans were ready.And when it came down to the final minute with the score tied … [Read more...]
Five Golden Rings: ‘Scrappy Goals’ Bring Mountain Brook Boys Their First State Soccer Title
By Rubin E. GrantJunior forward Vance Phillips downplayed his two goals that brought Mountain Brook its first boys’ state soccer championship.Phillips’ first goal tied the score 1-1 and the second one, in the second overtime, gave the Spartans a 2-1 victory against the Pelham Panthers in the Class 6A championship game last Saturday.“They were just scrappy goals,” … [Read more...]