By Rubin E. GrantVestavia Hills flag football coach Doug Rogers likes to challenge his team.“We told them we’re going to throw a lot at you,” Rogers said. “Some of it will stick, but not all of it will sink in, so acquire as much of it as you can.”Obviously, the Rebels’ players have picked things up pretty well. They entered this week with a 10-1 record following a … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantMountain Brook volleyball coach Mattie Gardner considers senior Grace Stewart to be the consummate team player.Stewart spent the past three seasons as a reserve setter, playing behind former Spartans’ star Hannah Parant and patiently waiting her turn to move into the starting lineup.During the wait, Stewart did whatever she could to support her … [Read more...]

By Bill Lumpkin IIIThe first half of No. 10 Mountain Brook’s football season has had more twists and turns than a Rubik’s Cube.Last week, the “Cardiac” Spartans survived another wild fourth quarter comeback rally.A week after blowing a two-touchdown lead in the fourth quarter and falling in a stunning 29-28 region setback at Oxford in the final 21 seconds, the … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantWhen Millie Burgess and her older brother, Joshua, were little, their parents enrolled them in a number of activities, including various sports.It didn’t take young Millie long to decide what she liked best.She was in kindergarten when she began playing volleyball. “It was so much fun,” she said.At the time, her mother, Mandy Burgess, … [Read more...]

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.Every now and then, Spain Park junior quarterback Brock Bradley might be found playing College Football 25 on his PlayStation 5.“It’s cool to kind of play with some of the guys I know now,” Bradley said. “Otherwise, I’m so busy working out or watching (football game) film and something like that. But if I ever get a chance to get on the sticks, I … [Read more...]