By Loyd McIntoshPhotos by Jordan WaldThe 2025-2026 girls basketball season is underway, and Homewood and Vestavia Hills have new coaches roaming the sidelines this year. Homewood’s Jason Harlow and Vestavia Hills’ Crosby Morrison bring with them a history of excellence and a vision to take their programs to new heights.Harlow comes to … [Read more...]
Rebels Come Up Short to Central-Phenix City, 46-7, In State Flag Football Title Game
By Loyd McIntoshPhotos by Jordan WaldVestavia Hills’ dream season came up just short of a state title as the Rebels’ flag football team fell to Central-Phenix City 46-7 in the 6A-7A championship game at Protective Stadium. Vestavia Hills Head Coach Daniel Davis said the team came in playing some of its best football all year, including playoff wins over … [Read more...]
Over the Mountain Players Of The Year
By Loyd McIntosh Photos by Jordan Wald2025 was a banner year for high school football in the Over the Mountain Journal coverage area, as all three high schools amassed winning records and reached the AHSAA playoffs. Along the way, there were some standout individual performances. Here are the Over the Mountain Journal’s Players of the Year for … [Read more...]
Heart and Hustle: A Standout Football Season for Vestavia, Homewood and Mountain Brook
By Loyd McIntosh photos by Jordan Wald and Loyd McIntosh Vestavia HillsVestavia Hills entered the Class 7A postseason with an 8-2 record and a five-game win streak, including a late-season 39-30 win over rival Hoover. The Rebels looked poised to continue that momentum in their first-round matchup at Auburn High School on November 7. Earlier … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Wins Fifth Consecutive Boys & Girls Cross Country Championships; Vestavia Hills Boys Capture Third Title in Four Years
By Loyd McIntoshMountain Brook swept the 2025 AHSAA State Cross Country Championships in early November, winning both the boys and girls titles. It was the fifth consecutive title for both teams as they dominated the field at the Oakville Indian Mounds State Park Jesse Owens Course in Danville, Alabama.The Mountain Brook girls team had three runners finish in … [Read more...]