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8.11.22

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Jumpin’ Jag Splash: Spain Park’s El-Fallah Wins AHSAA Boys’ State Diving Crown

December 11, 2018

By Blake Ells Spain Park senior Zachary El-Fallah won the AHSAA boys’ state diving crown at Auburn University’s James E. Martin Aquatics Center on Nov. 30. He posted a final score of 396.50, enough to top the runner-up, eighth-grader Daniel Coffman of Huntsville, by 56.25 points. Two local seventh-graders made the top 10: Owen Fuller of Hoover at sixth place and Michael … [Read more...]

Mountain Brook Girls Team Gelling With the Late Arrivals

November 27, 2018

By Blake Ells Senior Kate Amberson, juniors Anne Vandevelde and Ellie Dayhuff and sophomore Celie Field didn’t join the Mountain Brook girls basketball team until Nov. 1, just one week before the Spartans’ first game against Homewood. The four helped lead the Spartans’ volleyball team to the AHSAA 7A state semifinals, losing in three sets to eventual champion McGill-Toolen … [Read more...]

Bendall Signs Off for the Last Time: Voice of Vestavia Football Turning Broadcast Over to 
‘Great and Talented Kids’ After Homecoming

October 30, 2018

By Blake Ells On Friday, Steve Bendall will call his final game for the Vestavia Hills Rebels. Bendall has been the voice of his alma mater for 20 years; he graduated high school in 1982 and currently serves on the school board. “Some people have poker nights or pool nights or golf,” Bendall said. “This is my hobby. In the fall, this is what I do on Friday nights. My wife … [Read more...]

You Gotta Have Heart: 
‘The fastest doesn’t always win the race, and the strongest doesn’t always win the battle’

October 17, 2018

By Blake Ells Mountain Brook defeated second ranked Hewitt-Trussville on the road Oct. 12 to remain undefeated and take over first place in 7A, Region 3. It was the first game of a stretch that also includes Thompson and Hoover. “I’ve been coaching for 36 years,” said head coach Chris Yeager. “I’ve been a part of national and state championships. In 2011, we beat Hoover for … [Read more...]

Juniors Lead Mountain Brook’s Volleyball Team Into Postseason Play

October 16, 2018

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...]

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