The Hoover Soccer Club’s Phantoms 02 White team took first place in the 2014 State Cup U12 8v8 soccer tournament, silver division held in May. This team’s back-to-back state championship win is a Hoover Soccer Club first. Team members above are, from left: Lane Gilchrist, Daniel Fuller, Zach Bowen, Greyson Wilkins, Logan Bradley, Kevin Valentino, Owen Wenning, Andrich Raschke, … [Read more...]
Cutting It Close: Kaufman Misses Open Cut But Loves Experience
By Lee DavisThe official record will say that Smylie Kaufman of Vestavia Hills, Ala., shot a two-day total of 149 to miss the 36-hole cut in the 2014 United States Open Golf Championship.But the official record won’t say that Kaufman, a recent graduate of Louisiana State University, had the experience of a lifetime.“It was just awesome,” said Kaufman, also a … [Read more...]
Darwin’s Theory: Vestavia Resident Was Leader of Legendary Tide Defense
By Lee DavisDarwin Holt’s compact size, bright smile and friendly demeanor make it easy to forget that at one time he was perhaps the finest linebacker in college football. Holt was a member of the 1961 University of Alabama Crimson Tide, perhaps the most near-perfect team in the school’s illustrious football history. Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant was in the … [Read more...]
Vintage Karr: Ex-Homewood Star Still Loves to Play
By Lee DavisAbout 15 years ago, Palmer Karr was getting crucial hits and making big plays in the outfield for the Homewood Patriots.Today, most of Karr’s high school teammates are working in a myriad of fields, few of which have anything to do with baseball.Karr, who turned 32 last week, is still playing the game he loves. He is a star outfielder for the Grand … [Read more...]
Hoover Resident Competing in Summer Death Race
Hoover Resident Competing in Summer Death RaceA Hoover resident will compete in the Summer Death Race June 27 in Pittsfield, Vt.Bradley Wells will be one of 300 athletes from around the world to test his strength in the endurance event hosted by Peak Races.The obstacle and challenge-driven race will require Wells to complete grueling mental and physical … [Read more...]