For a decade, Evan Mathis has probably been one of the steadiest performers in the National Football League.Beginning with his rookie season with the Carolina Panthers in 2005, the Homewood High School and University of Alabama graduate gained a reputation as a player who wouldn’t make a lot of noise off the field but would do his job on the field as well as … [Read more...]
Lady Spartans Sprint Through Early Schedule
Almost everyone was expecting the Mountain Brook girls’ basketball team to be strong in 2013-14.Maybe they just didn’t realize how strong.The Lady Spartans were a serious force in 2012-13, going all the way to the Class 6A Northeast Regional finals before losing. With stars Collier Ogilvie and Mary Katherine Pinson returning for their senior seasons, Mountain Brook … [Read more...]
Two Buc Heroes
By Lee Davis Sometimes you don’t need one of your best athletes to win a state championship.That’s what the Hoover Bucs boys’ indoor track team learned Feb. 4-5 at the Birmingham Metroplex, when it rolled to the state Class 6A title despite the loss of star sprinter Marlon Humphrey.The two-sport star injured a hamstring in the first day of competition … [Read more...]
Saturday Showdown
By Lee DavisFor outdoor types, the first Saturday following an epic snowstorm was a chance to enjoy some fresh air without risking frostbite.For pro football devotees, the day was for stocking up for Sunday’s Super Bowl party.And for high school basketball fans, Saturday was a chance to watch the state’s top-ranked boys’ team take on another 20-game … [Read more...]
Hoover and Anderson Highlight All-Over the Mountain Team
By Lee DavisDecades from now, the 2013 high school football season will be remembered for a particular team and a particular coach.The team, of course, was the Hoover Buccaneers. Hoover posted a 15-0 record to win its second consecutive state 6A championship. In addition to stretching their winning streak to 30 games, the Bucs were named national co-champions by the … [Read more...]