By Rubin E. Grant Logan Padgett spends as much time with his dad as he can. That’s because Homewood’s 6-foot-6-inch junior forward wants to follow in his dad, Scott Padgett’s, footsteps and become a college basketball player. Scott Padgett played college basketball at Kentucky from 1995 to ‘99, helping the Wildcats win the 1998 NCAA championship. He was a first-round draft … [Read more...]
Scoring Machine: Wannemuehler Etches Name in John Carroll’s Girls Basketball Record Book
By Rubin E. GrantThe John Carroll Catholic girls head basketball coach position has resembled a revolving door the past four seasons.Since Bryan Burgess completed a five-year run at the helm from 2009 to 2014, the Cavaliers have started each succeeding season with a new head coach.Throughout the coaching carousel, the Cavaliers have had one constant on the … [Read more...]
Spread the Wealth: Vestavia Team Shares the Ball and the Points
By Blake EllsAs the Vestavia Hills basketball team works toward its championship goals, it spreads the ball around.The Rebels average just less than 60 points a game, but no player averages double figures. Rian Shields is the leading scorer at 9.7 points per game, while Luke Champion is adding 9.3 points per game, Luke Couch is adding 8.7 points per game, and Paul … [Read more...]
McCammon Accomplishes Goals as Hoover Wins Another Title
By Rubin E. GrantHoover junior running back Larry McCammon set a number of personal goals before the start of the 2017 high school football season.• He wanted to run for 1,000 yards. Check. He ran for 1,498 yards on 185 carries.• He wanted to score at least 20 touchdowns. Check. He scored 21.• He wanted to win another state championship. Triple check. The Bucs … [Read more...]
Spartans’ Sisson Ends His Career on a High Note
By Blake EllsHamp Sisson was a three-year starter at quarterback for the Mountain Brook Spartans.The program he leaves behind is much better than the one he took over then, and that was his class’ priority when they began this season.“Last year’s seniors did an incredible job of being leaders for us, and we wanted to continue that legacy,” said Sisson. “We wanted to … [Read more...]