By Loyd McIntoshMountain Brook bounced back from a two-game losing streak in a big way Thursday night, crushing Helena 37-0 in the Spartans’ home opener at Spartan Stadium. The win, coming on the heels of last Friday’s 33-13 loss at Homewood, gave Mountain Brook its first region victory of the season. While the offense took a full half to find its rhythm, … [Read more...]
Homewood Dominates Mountain Brook in Early Region Action, 33-13
By Loyd McIntoshHOMEWOOD—Homewood’s offense exploded for multiple big plays as the Patriots defeated rival Mountain Brook, 33-13, in an important region matchup Friday at Waldrop Stadium. Unlike last year’s crazy finish, there would be no last-second win for Mountain Brook as the Patriots’ defense shut down a second-half surge, securing Homewood’s first … [Read more...]
You Gotta Have Heart: ‘The fastest doesn’t always win the race, and the strongest doesn’t always win the battle’
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...]