By Rubin E. GrantThe Homewood girls soccer team has been on a mission this season.After narrowly missing out on the school’s second state title in 2021, the Patriots are highly motivated to hoist the championship trophy this spring.The Patriots played regulation and two overtimes before falling 2-1 in a shootout (5-4) to St. Paul’s Episcopal in the Alabama High … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantKyle Oliveira was sitting at the dinner table in early March when seemingly out of the blue his dad, Kaliffa Oliveira, asked him how he would feel about taking a trip to Brazil.Kyle Oliveira’s immediate reaction was he had school and spring break was still a couple of weeks away, but of course he would like to go to Brazil, where Kaliffa Oliveira was … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantEmma Kate Rice might be only 11 years old, but she already knows her way around a golf course.During Masters Week, she got a chance to compete at the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club in the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals on April 3.A field of 40 boys and 40 girls competed in eight age divisions. Emma Kate was one of 10 golfers who … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantSarah Ashlee Barker tries to go where God wants her.When Barker, the 2020 Alabama Miss Basketball, signed with Georgia out of Spain Park High School, she said she was following the leading of the Lord. And now that she’s transferring to the University of Alabama after two seasons with the Bulldogs, she once again said God is behind her … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. GrantA year after Hoover made a remarkable run at the Class 7A baseball state championship, Bucs senior catcher Lucas Steele is optimistic that they can go all the way this year.Hoover began the 2021 season with a 3-9 but turned things around to reach the playoffs. Then, the Bucs proceeded to knock off three ranked teams with series victories over No. 6 Bob … [Read more...]