By Rubin E. Grant Fans attending Oak Mountain football games this fall probably won’t see any stars, at least on the Eagles’ side of the ball. That’s because the Eagles don’t have any big-time recruits lining up for them. “We’re not as flashy as some other spots,” Oak Mountain coach Cris Bell said. “We don’t have the four- and five-star players. In fact, some of our guys … [Read more...]
‘Every Week, We’ve Got to Bring It’: Spain Park Filling in Its Roster in Bid to Excel
By Blake Ells Spain Park will have some key positions to fill in 2018, but coach Shawn Raney feels confident that he has enough “program kids” who are up to the task. “Program kids” are what he affectionately calls the athletes who have been a part of his program from the moment they could be but who often are inexperienced and undersized before their arrival, who work hard … [Read more...]
‘Real Good Leadership Coming Back’: Vestavia Hills Returns in 2018 With Experience at Most Positions
By Blake Ells It was quite an off-season for Vestavia Hills head coach Buddy Anderson. The winningest high school football coach in Alabama was inducted into the National Federation of State High School Association Hall of Fame on July 2 during a banquet in Chicago. “It was nice,” said Anderson, who is just the 12th individual from Alabama enshrined in the National Hall of … [Read more...]
Bucs Expect Team Chemistry, Young Talent to Spark Volleyball Team
By Rubin E. Grant Chris Camper teaches social studies, but he knows a thing or two about chemistry, especially as it relates to team sports. As he embarks on his seventh season as Hoover’s volleyball coach, Camper believes he has the right blend of youth and experience to make the Bucs a Class 7A contender this season. “We’re excited,” Camper said. “We’ve got great senior … [Read more...]
Revis, Patriots Sound Optimistic Chord About Volleyball Season
By Rubin E. Grant Homewood volleyball players aren’t exactly sure how to address their second-year head coach. That’s because Krimson White married fellow Homewood alum Hunter Revis in January and took his last name. “We’re used to calling her coach K,” said senior middle hitter Alejandra Loo. “That’s what we called her when she started working with the staff as an assistant … [Read more...]