By Rubin E. Grant Although his dad was an All-State linebacker at Homewood, Luke Reebals figured he was better suited for the other side of the ball. The Briarwood Christian Lions have benefited from Reebals’ decision not to follow in his dad’s footsteps. Reebals, a 5-foot-11, 185-pound senior running back, starred in Briarwood’s season-opening victories against Madison … [Read more...]
‘Room for Improvement’: Young Hoover Volleyball Team Searching for an Identity
By Rubin E. Grant After two weeks of the 2021 high school volleyball season, the Hoover Bucs are still trying to find their identity. Coach Chris Camper said it might take the entire regular season for the Bucs to determine what kind of team they have. That was not a problem in 2020, when the Bucs posted a 50-1 record and captured the Class 7A state championship, the first … [Read more...]
‘Night and Day’: Freedman Has Homewood Volleyball Team Primed for a Title Run
By Rubin E. Grant Andie Freedman had little time to prepare for her first season as the Homewood Patriots’ volleyball coach last year. She wasn’t hired until July, barely a month before the 2020 season started. But this year, as she embarks on her second season, she has a firm grasp on the program. “It’s like night and day,” Freedman said. “I’ve had an offseason to … [Read more...]
2021 OTM High School Football Preview
It’s a snap! And just like that, it's time for football again. Over the Mountain high schools have kicked off their seasons, and we want to make sure you’re as prepared as your favorite team. To help you get the most out of your Friday Night Lights experience, we’ve put together a special football section spotlighting every school in our coverage area. Read about … [Read more...]
Team to Beat?: Spain Park Opens Volleyball Season With Juanita Boddie Title
By Rubin E. Grant Spain Park volleyball coach Kellye Bowen doesn’t put much stock in rankings. When the AL.com preseason volleyball poll came out with the Jaguars perched at No. 1 in Class 7A, Bowen greeted it with a shrug. “What matters is how you play in October,” she said, referring to the postseason. “The main question is, are we just an August or September team? It … [Read more...]