By Rubin E. GrantMore than a month and a half into the 2022 high school softball season, Spain Park coach C.J. Urse Hawkins is not quite sure what to make of her team.That’s not to say that the Jaguars have been bad. They went into their Senior Night game Monday against Sumiton Christian with a 22-5-2 record.But Urse Hawkins, who has more than 950 victories in her … [Read more...]

 By Rubin E. GrantReed Harradine had just one problem when he began playing soccer as a toddler. He didn’t like running.So he wouldn’t have to run too much, Harradine decided to become a goalkeeper.“I figured that was a position I could just stand there,” Harradine said with a chuckle.Now a junior at Mountain Brook High School, Harradine has developed … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. Grant At one time, Cindy Jiang struggled to balance academics and extracurricular activities. The Vestavia Hills senior is involved in a lot of activities — a lot! She plays tennis for the Rebels, sings alto in the honor’s choir, is on the math team and participates in various school clubs. In addition, she volunteers at hospitals, churches and the … [Read more...]

  By Rubin E. Grant   When Colin Turner looks back on his high school basketball career at Spain Park, he focuses on how much he developed as a player.   “I’ve been reflecting on it quite a bit,” Turner said. “I think about how great this season was, and I think about last season and how much I’ve grown as a player and with this team.”   This season, … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. Grant   Hoover girls basketball coach Krystle Johnson had no qualms about letting Reniya Kelly run the show for the Lady Bucs this season.   After all, Kelly was in her fourth season on the varsity and the 5-foot-7 junior point guard knew exactly what Johnson wanted her to do.   “Her basketball IQ is amazing,” Johnson said. “And it helps that … [Read more...]