By Rubin E. GrantVestavia Hills hadn’t lost two consecutive games all season and they weren’t about to let it happen in their Class 7A semifinal baseball series at Thompson last week.After dropping the opener of the series 11-1 on Thursday, Rebels coach Jamie Harris expected his team to bounce back.“They’ve done a good job of shaking off losses, turning the page, … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantAt the beginning of the 2023 high school soccer season, the Homewood girls had their doubts about whether they could successfully defend their Class 6A championship.“We didn’t think we could do it,” senior forward Mary Siena McBride said. “We had graduated several seniors from last year and we were struggling learning how to play together.”After a … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantThe Mountain Brook girls track team entered the 98th AHSAA State Outdoor Track and Field Championships May 4-6 looking to complete the trifecta.The Spartans already had claimed state titles in cross-country and indoor track and needed to win the outdoor title to accomplish their mission.“The girls were focused on the triple crown,” Mountain Brook … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantAfter taking over as Hoover’s track coach during the summer of 2021, Chris Schmidt said his main goal was to continue the Buc’s tradition of success.Well, he has done that and then some.Hoover swept the Class 7A boys and girls state championships in the 98th AHSAA State Outdoor Track and Field Championships May 4-6 at the Gulf Shores … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantAs far as Vestavia Hills boys tennis coach Oliver Aaron was concerned, a favorable draw at the AHSAA State Tennis Championships wasn’t the only thing the Rebels needed to successfully defend their Class 7A title.“I felt we could go to Mobile and compete,” Aaron said, “but there are a number of 7A teams who would have a shot to win it. You don’t know … [Read more...]