By Rubin E. GrantDelicia McCray just wanted to help her son Corey come out of his shell four years ago when she would get on the mat and wrestle with him at the Hoover Skull and Crossbones Youth Wrestling Club.“He was extremely shy and a little timid,” McCray said. “I’m a mom who is very involved in sports but not just in the bleachers. I was watching him at practice … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantArtist Steve Skipper has received his share of recognition for his work, but his latest honor ranks near the top.Skipper, a native of Homewood, has been named the United States Sports Academy’s 2023 Sport Artist of the Year “because of his fine attention to detail, super realistic style and inspirational story,” the organization announced.Skipper … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantLauren Schuessler has spent her share of time bouncing around the volleyball court for the Oak Mountain Eagles.She was a middle hitter as a freshman, a six-rotation outside as a sophomore and a setter as a junior.She has played multiple roles this season, including setter and opposite, but she believes setter suits her best.“I like playing … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantZach Archer has a tough time getting out of bed on Saturday mornings in the fall.That’s understandable, given what he does on Friday nights.John Carroll Catholic’s versatile senior football player spends almost the entirety of the Cavaliers’ games on the field, playing 95% of the plays on offense (as a receiver), defense (as a safety) and special … [Read more...]

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.As Chris Yeager sees it, Mountain Brook football victories will take care of themselves when Mountain Brook plays Mountain Brook football.Last Friday at Spartan Stadium, that didn’t happen. “We played something other than Mountain Brook football tonight,” Yeager said after his Spartans lost 13-10 to Parker before an announced crowd of … [Read more...]