By Blake Ells Mountain Brook entered the 2018 season with big holes to fill. They’d need a new quarterback, as Hamp Sisson had moved on to Furman, and they’d need a new running back, as Harold Joiner had moved on to Auburn. When they kicked off with those positions being filled by a sophomore and by a committee, respectively, there wasn’t much cause for high preseason … [Read more...]
Vestavia Hills Finishes First in Heart of Dixie Wrestling Tournament
On Fri., Dec. 28, and Saturday, Dec. 29, high school wrestlers from across the state competed in the Heart of Dixie Wrestling Tournament at Vestavia Hills High School. Vestavia's team finished first in the tournament, with an overall score of 947. Other OTM wrestling teams who competed were Hoover, who placed third with 590 points; Oak Mountain, who placed … [Read more...]
‘Graceful’ Carr Heads All-OTMJ Volleyball Team
By Rubin E. Grant Grace Carr doesn’t mind being compared to her older sister, Sara. In fact, she rather enjoys it. “I like having her as an older sister,” Grace Carr said. “She’s a good role model. She set an example of working hard, coming in and committing yourself and having a passion for your sport.” As an outside hitter, Sara Carr led Mountain Brook to consecutive … [Read more...]
Stepping Down: Regrets, He Has a Few, but Yancey Mainly Will Remember the Good Times as a Briarwood Coach
By Blake Ells In 29 seasons as head football coach at Briarwood Christian School, Fred Yancey’s record was 278-95. He led the Lions to state championships in 1998, 1999 and 2003 and to runner-up positions in 2007, 2010 and 2017. At the conclusion of the 2018 season, Yancey told his team that he would be retiring. “I was going to have to retire sooner or later, and … [Read more...]
Jumpin’ Jag Splash: Spain Park’s El-Fallah Wins AHSAA Boys’ State Diving Crown
By Blake Ells Spain Park senior Zachary El-Fallah won the AHSAA boys’ state diving crown at Auburn University’s James E. Martin Aquatics Center on Nov. 30. He posted a final score of 396.50, enough to top the runner-up, eighth-grader Daniel Coffman of Huntsville, by 56.25 points. Two local seventh-graders made the top 10: Owen Fuller of Hoover at sixth place and Michael … [Read more...]