By Lee Davis Journal Sports WriterGoing into spring break, the Mountain Brook Spartans baseball team did not appear in the Alabama Sportswriters Association’s poll of the top 10 teams in Class 6A.That may change soon.The Spartans stated their case for a high ranking with an impressive series of performances in their own Mountain Brook Sports Corporation Tournament … [Read more...]
Despite Disappointing Finishes, Vestavia and Hoover Had Memorable Seasons
The Vestavia Hills boys’ and Hoover girls’ basketball teams took vastly different routes to the state Final Four last week, but both sadly ended the week in Disappointment Alley. Once again Rebel coach George Hatchett proved he is the best post-season coach anywhere by taking a Vestavia team with only 11 regular season victories to within one quarter of playing for the state … [Read more...]
One and Done
As the 2010-2011 regular season ended, the Homewood and Mountain Brook boys’ basketball teams both looked to have a pretty good shot at reaching the Class 6A Final Four – and just maybe winning the big blue state championship trophy in March.Unfortunately for the Patriots and Spartans, their seasons not only didn’t stretch into March but didn’t even make it to Valentine’s … [Read more...]
Area 12 May Be Best Boys’ Basketball League
The reputation of Over the Mountain boys’ basketball is similar to the reputation of Southeastern Conference men’s basketball: No matter how strong the caliber of play is, it will always – in some people’s minds at least – be overshadowed by football. And it’s really an unfair rap. Homewood reached the Class 6A finals a year ago, and Vestavia Hills took home the championship … [Read more...]
Patriots, Spartans Add 23rd Wins for Season
By Lee Davis Journal Staff WriterThe number 23 was magic for both the Homewood and Mountain Brook boys’ basketball teams last weekend. Both the Patriots and Spartans earned their 23rd victories Friday night with impressive showings. Homewood raised its record to 23-4 with a 60-41 triumph over Parkway Christian. Marvin Whitt sparked the Patriots with 14 points. Earnest … [Read more...]