From Staff ReportsVestavia Hills captured its second 7A Region 3 win in a row Thursday night, dominating Oak Mountain 41-0 at Thompson Reynolds Stadium. The Rebels’ offense, led by senior quarterback Charlie Taaffe, had another explosive outing, while the defense suffocated the Eagles from start to finish.Taaffe had an outstanding night, rushing for four touchdowns and … [Read more...]
Late Heroics Lift Mountain Brook Past Pinson Valley, 39-35, Keeping Playoff Hopes Alive
By Loyd McIntoshMountain Brook kept their playoffs alive following another cardiac-special, come-from-behind win at Pinson Valley Thursday, 39-35. Once again, with their backs against the wall, the Spartans found a way to take control of the game in the fourth quarter, thanks in large part to the improvisational skills of Cayden Hofbauer.With Hofbauer at quarterback, … [Read more...]
Rebels run wild in second half, defeat Prattville 54-28
By Jordan Wald Vestavia Hills picked up a big region win on Homecoming night Friday, beating Prattville 54-28 . The game was tied 21-21 at halftime, but the Rebels came out strong in the second half and pulled away for the victory. The first half went back and forth as both teams scored with ease. Prattville ran the ball well early, while Vestavia answered … [Read more...]
Spartans Lose To Region Foe Clay-Chalkville, 49-0
By Loyd McIntoshAfter three weeks of games on the road, Mountain Brook ran into a brick wall Friday, losing to 6A Region 6 foe Clay-Chalkville, 49-0. The loss comes one week after the Spartans' thrilling overtime win against Homewood and their first game in front of home fans since early September.Clay-Chalkville’s high-flying offense, led by senior … [Read more...]
Homewood Rebounds With Decisive Win Over Gardendale, 42-9
By Loyd McIntoshHomewood rebounded from a dramatic overtime loss to Mountain Brook with a thorough pounding of the Gardendale Rockets Friday night, 42-9. The win puts the Patriots in a first-place tie with Parker in 6A Region 7.Quarterback Kaleb Carson had another solid outing, completing 17 of 27 passes for 195 yards. While Carson didn’t throw for a … [Read more...]