By Lee DavisThe Hoover Bucs’ 2014 football schedule includes a visit to Moultrie, Ga., but their most significant trip of the season won’t require a chartered bus or a box lunch.That journey will come on Oct. 3, when Hoover travels across town to face Spain Park.The revival of the Bucs-Jaguar rivalry comes courtesy of the new area Alabama High School Athletic … [Read more...]
Meet the Over the Mountain High School Athletes of the Year
M.K. Is Okay:Spain Park Softball StarNamed Girl Athlete of YearBy Lee DavisIt was late spring. The sky was clear and the birds were chirping, but the Spain Park softball team was fighting for its life.Trailing longtime nemesis Oak Mountain 4-3 in their last at-bat of the Area 8 finals, the Lady Jaguars seemed to be finished. They had the tying run on second … [Read more...]
Freedom UG13 Team Wins State Division II Soccer Title
After finishing the regular season tied for first place in U14 girls Divison II play, the Homewood Soccer Club’s Freedom01G team traveled to Decatur to compete for state championship in May. The Freedom beat Lady Fushion 01 Black of Decatur to claim the title. Team members above are, from left, front: Amira Gilford, Blythe Danley, Dacey Goodwin, Bess Landgren, Molly Katherine … [Read more...]
Attack Black Team Wins State Soccer Title
The Vestavia girls U11 Attack Black 03 clinched the state championship at the State Cup held in Decatur in May. Team members above are, from left, front: Saniya Johnson, Anna Causey, Amanda Hall and Raleigh Robinson. Back: Miriam Abikhaled, Gracie Yates, Diane Westhoven, Virginia Hunt, Kate Poss, Lyndsay McLaughlin, Rachel Hall, Madeleine Ricks and Coach Amy Disko. … [Read more...]
Alabama Shockerz Win Georgia State Basketball Tournament
The Alabama Shockerz, a girls basketball team made up of athletes from several Over the Mountain schools won the Peach State Basketball Classic title played in Georgia recently, competeing in the 11th-grade division. Team members below are, from left, front: Jessica Compton, Vestavia; Jada Smith, Hoover High School and Christian McGowan Oak Mountain. Back: Esther Gachungi, … [Read more...]