By Rubin E. Grant Ethan Strand made sure his final state indoor track meet would be memorable. Vestavia Hills’ senior distance runner began the Class 7A session Saturday with a bang, winning the 800-meter race in a state-record time of 1:51.07 during the 51st AHSAA State Indoor Track and Field Championships at the Birmingham CrossPlex. Strand needed the record-breaking … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. Grant Mountain Brook senior Grayson Scott literally went from cheering to soaring. After being cut from the Mountain Brook cheerleading squad toward the end of her freshman year, Scott jumped right into track. Two months after her cheerleading days ended, Scott won the Class 7A state high jump title, clearing 5 feet, 4 inches in the 2018 Alabama High School … [Read more...]

By Rubin E. Grant Sean Calhoun wasn’t thinking about replacing a legend when he began the process of becoming Vestavia Hills’ next head football coach. “My wife, Kellie, and I follow the Lord, and the Lord put Vestavia Hills in our lap,” Calhoun said. “It was not something on our radar.” Two weeks ago, Calhoun was hired as the Rebels’ new coach, taking the reins from … [Read more...]

Hoover, Vestavia Hills Boys Advance to State Bowling Tournament  The Hoover boys bowling team defeated defending state champion Thompson last Thursday to win the Class 6A-7A South Regional in the Alabama High School Athletic Association Regional Bowling Championships. Meanwhile, Vestavia Hills lost to Sparkman in the North Regional finals. Both Hoover and Vestavia Hills … [Read more...]