By Rubin E. Grant Hoover finished third in the North Super Regional volleyball tournament last weekend in Huntsville, but that was just fine with Bucs coach Chris Camper. Camper would have loved to see his team win the regional championship, but by finishing third, the Bucs ended up with a more favorable drawing for this week’s AHSAA Elite Eight state tournament at the … [Read more...]
Juniors Lead Mountain Brook’s Volleyball Team Into Postseason Play
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook volleyball began the 2018 season with no seniors, heavily reliant on its junior class for success. Now the team is headed into the postseason ranked second in the state behind the strength of that big junior class. “Our team is working really well together,” said coach Vickie Nichols. “Everyone has been stepping up and doing their job. We have a … [Read more...]
Peruvian Import: Homewood Senior Loo is Right at Home on the Volleyball Court
By Rubin E. Grant As a young girl growing up in Lima, Peru, Alejandra Loo would look out the window of her family’s apartment at the volleyball players practicing on the court outside. She was fixated. “It looked like so much fun and when I saw the players mash the ball, I told myself I wanted to be able to do that,” Loo said. Loo told her mother she wanted to play, … [Read more...]
Briarwood Looks to Build a Team on Base of Two Returning Players
By Blake Ells Briarwood Christian’s 2018 volleyball team faces an uphill battle. The Lions return just two players from last year’s squad, and as they typically have, they’ll play up to a lot of 6A and 7A competition in the Birmingham area, including their opening match against 6A Pelham. But the latter is something to which they’ve grown accustomed. “I’ve been on the … [Read more...]
Outside Influence: Denkers Hopes Eagles Can Soar for Playoffs
By Lee DavisOak Mountain outside hitter Torie Denkers is a study in intensity every time she walks on a volleyball court. But there’s something about playing arch-rival Spain Park that brings her to an even higher level. “My older brother Trevor went there (Spain Park) years ago, so I think there’s the sibling rivalry thing going,” Denkers said last week. “Whatever it … [Read more...]