By Blake EllsWhile Spain Park’s season didn’t end the way the Jaguars had hoped, accolades continue to roll in for freshman pitcher Annabelle Widra.After breaking her own school record with 264 strikeouts this season, she is Over the Mountain Journal’s Player of the Year.“My older brother has a great work ethic, and I feel like I’ve gotten … [Read more...]
An American Tradition: OLS Knights of Columbus and Congregation Prep for 69th Annual Fourth of July Festival
By Emily Williams More than 240 years ago, the rocket’s red glare, bombs bursting in air and the votes of 12 colonies sealed the creation of our country – on July 4, 1776. One year later, that date was celebrated with parades, official congressional dinners and music, finished off with fireworks, a tradition that still stands today. Among the celebrations marking … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding: Notes for Next Time
By Sue Murphy Once again, I was not invited to the royal wedding. Sadly, I was relegated to sitting on my couch watching the pageantry on TV wearing my Snoopy bathrobe, having tea and scones that I bought myself. I didn’t have to watch the show in my bathrobe, but it was 5:00 in the morning and I didn’t want to miss anything while I was in the … [Read more...]
Four-peat Spain Park’s Hawkins is Unanimous Pick as OTMJ Coach of the Year
By Blake Ells Spain Park softball coach C.J. Hawkins has been chosen unanimously as the Over the Mountain Journal's coach of the year. The Jaguars came up just short of winning a state championship, falling in two games to Fairhope in Montgomery. Hawkins had no seniors on this year's squad "I'm very grateful for my players," she said. "My parents. Our community. They … [Read more...]
Relaxed Approach Enabled Hoover’s DiChiara to Reach His Potential
By Rubin E. Grant Sonny DiChiara’s senior baseball season didn’t end with another state championship, but it was satisfying, nonetheless. “It was really a more relaxed year, coming off a state championship,” DiChiara said. “I played loose and was having fun with it.” For DiChiara, having fun equaled a productive season as a first baseman and pitcher. At the plate, He … [Read more...]