By Loyd McIntoshThe 2025 football season came to a close for Homewood as the Patriots lost to Clay-Chalkville, 35-17, in the third round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) playoffs on Friday. Despite two promising drives in the first quarter that could have put Homewood up by as much as two touchdowns, the wet, windy weather and … [Read more...]
Homewood Overcomes Early Struggles To Defeat Hartselle, 31-24
By Loyd McIntoshIt wasn’t pretty at times, but it’s a win. The Homewood Patriots overcame sluggish first half on offense, uncharacteristic mistakes, and a costly turnover, rallying to beat the Hartselle Tigers, 31-24, in the second round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Friday at Waldrop Stadium. In the end, Homewood … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Rolls Past Fort Payne, Advances to 6A Quarterfinals
The Mountain Brook Spartans put together one of their most complete performances of the season Friday night, steamrolling Fort Payne 35-14 in the second round of the Class 6A state playoffs.It was a statement win for a Mountain Brook squad that appears to be peaking at the right moment. Coming off a strong first-round victory of Mortimer-Jordan, the Spartans looked … [Read more...]
Over the Mountain Girls Basketball: New Coaches, Fresh Faces, Big Expectations for 2025-2026
By Loyd McIntosh photos by Jordan WaldThe girls varsity basketball season tips off in early November, with all three Over The Mountain teams coming off successful 2024-2025 campaigns. However, two teams—Vestavia Hills and Homewood—will break in new coaches this season, while Mountain Brook regroups after a historic AHSAA Final Four run. Here’s what … [Read more...]
Homewood Volleyball Team Gets Hot in October, Finishes Season With Elite Eight Appearance
By Loyd McIntosh photos by Jordan WaldIt was a season of streaky ups and downs; however, the Homewood volleyball team got hot at the right moment and rode that momentum to the Elite Eight in the Alabama High School Athletic Association state volleyball tournament.Under second-year head coach Grace Burgess, the Patriots jumped out to a … [Read more...]