By Rubin E. Grant Paris Morris couldn’t believe what she was hearing, and her facial expression depicted her disbelief. When she was a freshman on Spain Park’s junior varsity volleyball team, Jaguars varsity coach Kellye Bowen told Morris she was going to be “a very big part of the program.” “She just looked at me,” Bowen said, recalling the conversation. “I was shocked,” … [Read more...]
Getting Her Kicks In: Katie Crim Makes History as Homewood’s First Female Varsity Football Player
By Rubin E. GrantEddie and Michelle Crim have been attending Homewood football games for a number of years to support their three daughters, but this year it’s different.Instead of watching a daughter cheer for the Patriots as a varsity cheerleader, as their oldest daughter, Hannah, did, or watching a daughter perform as a Star Spangled Girl in the band, … [Read more...]
Playmakers: Brewer Getting It Done on Both Sides of the Ball for Spartans
By Rubin E. Grant “Spiderman, Spiderman, friendly neighborhood, Spiderman Wealth and fame, he ignores, action is his reward Look out, here comes the Spiderman” Logan Brewer is not a superhero like Spiderman, but apparently he has the so-called “spidey sense.” At least that’s what Mountain Brook football coach Chris Yeager says about his senior two-way player whose No. 4 … [Read more...]
High Energy: Schultz’s Motor Never Stops Running On or Off the Volleyball Court
By Rubin E. Grant The question begged to be asked.When does Ainsley Schultz find time to sleep, considering her busy schedule of activities?The Vestavia Hills senior sings in the school’s concert choir, performs in the school’s theater productions, is a part of the school’s Vestavia News Network broadcasting team and is a member of the National Honor … [Read more...]
Morning Glory: Early Runs With Mom Set Patriots’ Phelps on Cross-Country Course
By Rubin E. Grant Lainey Phelps began running as a way to spend time with her mother, Alli, even though it meant the then-6-year-old had to get up before sunrise. Mother and daughter started out running a mile and eventually worked their way up to running three-mile loops in their Homewood neighborhood. “That was the most exciting part of my day, getting up at 5:30 a.m. and … [Read more...]