By Loyd McIntoshGeorgia Jayne Stuckey is the heartbeat of the Mountain Brook cross country and track teams.Joining the programs as a freshman, Stuckey has been a key part of four state championships as a long-distance specialist. Now a senior, she serves in a leadership role, mentoring younger athletes and modeling the work ethic and competitive spirit the … [Read more...]
Hofbauer’s Hail Mary Mayhem Lifts Spartans Over Homewood In OT Thriller, 25-24
By Loyd McIntoshCall it the Mountain Brook Miracle. If you weren't there to see it in person, chances are you wouldn't believe it. Trailing by a touchdown to Homewood with a minute to play in the game, the stars aligned perfectly as the Spartans pulled off one of the most improbable and thrilling come-from-behind victories since Cal defeated Stanford and … [Read more...]
Rebels Lose to Region Foe Thompson, 35-3
Vestavia Hills ran into a brick wall Friday night, losing to Thompson in 7A Region 3 action, 35-3. With regular starting quarterback Charlie Taaffe not playing due to unspecified reasons, the Rebels’ offense never found its footing against the defending state champions in Alabaster. The game was shaping up as a defensive classic with Vestavia Hills up 3-0 at … [Read more...]
Carson Has Homewood’s Offense Rolling In 2025
By Loyd McIntoshMidway through the 2025 high school football season, Homewood is on a roll. At the time of this writing, the Patriots are 5-0, tied for first place with defending state champions Parker in 6A Region 5, and have outscored their opponents by a combined score of 228-22. That is not a misprint: 228-22.The 2025 Patriots are loaded with talent on both … [Read more...]
Homewood Launches Big-Time Sports Broadcast Experience
By Loyd McIntosh Photo by Jordan WaldThe press box at Waldrop Stadium is the place to be, as Homewood High School’s new broadcast team hits the air in 2025. Featuring some of Birmingham’s most experienced voices, the Patriots are broadcasting all home varsity football games on various digital platforms throughout the season.The crew is anchored by play-by-play … [Read more...]