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...]

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...]