By Rubin E. GrantWith the first season of flag football as a sanctioned Alabama High School Athletic Association sport under their belts, the Spain Park Jaguars are looking to make their mark in the second season this fall.The AHSAA will host a season ending tournament and will crown a state champion as part of the Super 7 Championships for football in November. Spain … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantTim Vakakes was in his office Saturday morning watching film of his first game as Spain Park’s new head football coach. “We made plenty of mistakes,” Vakakes said. “Our kids just have got to figure out how to win.”The Jaguars figured out a way in their opener, edging Calera 14-10 at home and giving Vakakes a victory in his debut.“I’ve been … [Read more...]

By Solomon Crenshaw Jr.MONTGOMERY – The Wade Waldrop Era of Hoover High School football began with a loss Friday night as the Bucs fell 17-14 to the Auburn Tigers in the AHSAA Kickoff Classic at Cramton Bowl.The season-opening loss was Hoover’s first to an in-state opponent since the Rush Propst Era opened with a 30-29 loss to Jess Lanier in 1999. The game was … [Read more...]

By Bill Lumpkin IIIThe prodigal son returned home Thursday night, showcasing a NASCAR-fast offense and promising to return the Vestavia Hills football program to the success of its prestigious past.The initial game drew mixed reviews in a tough 24-14 loss to Class 6A, No. 2 Mountain Brook, but new coach Robert Evans has the Rebels faithful hoping for a quick turnaround … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantSally Otts was a nervous wreck.Even though she had just won the Senior Level A Three-Baton competition at the 2022 U.S. Twirling Association’s National Baton Twirling Championships, Otts was still on edge.That’s because her younger sister Susan Otts still had to compete on the junior level in the national championships, which took place July 11-16 … [Read more...]