By Loyd McIntoshHOMEWOOD—Homewood’s offense exploded for multiple big plays as the Patriots defeated rival Mountain Brook, 33-13, in an important region matchup Friday at Waldrop Stadium. Unlike last year’s crazy finish, there would be no last-second win for Mountain Brook as the Patriots’ defense shut down a second-half surge, securing Homewood’s first … [Read more...]
Glory Bound: Keith Dunnavant’s documentary film highlights Mountain Brook’s 1975 football dominance
By Lee HurleyKeith Dunnavant has spent a career moving across media without ever really leaving the same mission: telling interesting stories about interesting people and events. He started young, working in north Alabama journalism as a teenager, then built a reputation as a sportswriter, magazine entrepreneur, author and, eventually, documentary … [Read more...]
New Era On The Horizon for John Carroll
By Loyd McIntosh photos by Jordan WaldJohn Carroll Catholic High School may be coming off a disappointing 2025 campaign; however, head coach Will Mara is optimistic about the team’s prospects this season and beyond. While the Cavaliers went 3-9 in 2025, and the coaching staff will be replacing 20 seniors—including the entire defense—Mara says there is … [Read more...]
Bad Moon Rising: Homewood Falls To Briarwood, 17-14
By Loyd McIntoshAfter jumping out to an early 7-0 lead, Homewood fell to Briarwood Christian School on the road Friday, 17-14. With a full moon shining in the north Shelby County sky, bad juju seemed to follow the Patriots all over the field as a series of miscues doomed their chances as soon as the sun set over Lion’s Pride Stadium. Dropped passes, missed field … [Read more...]
Bad Moon Rising: Homewood Falls To Briarwood, 17-14
By Loyd McIntoshAfter jumping out to an early 7-0 lead, Homewood fell to Briarwood Christian School on the road Friday, 17-14. With a full moon shining in the north Shelby County sky, bad juju seemed to follow the Patriots all over the field as a series of miscues doomed their chances as soon as the sun set over Lion’s Pride Stadium. Dropped passes, missed field … [Read more...]