By Lee Davis Homewood's boys basketball tradition goes back to the days of the high-scoring Ronnie Greathouse in the 1970s and the successful coaching tenures of Dave Beason, David Jones and Tim Shepler, but for some reason a state championship always alluded the Patriots. Until last week. Homewood's 54-51 victory over Muscle Shoals at the BJCC finally brought the blue … [Read more...]
Fallen Crown: Lady Patriots Lose Title as Wayne Suffers Injury
By Lee DavisThe game lasted four quarters, but Homewood's hopes of repeating as Class 6A girls basketball champions may have suffered a fatal blow in the second period of the championship final against LeFlore last Saturday. Standout sophomore forward Ajah Wayne suffered an injury in the second period, and while she made a brief comeback, the Lady Patriots never … [Read more...]
Glorious End: Rebels Win 7A Title, Sending Gaydosh out a Winner
By Lee DavisRetiring Vestavia Hills wrestling coach Steve Gaydosh ended his career on a perfect note Saturday at the Von Braun Civic Center in Huntsville. Gaydosh led his Rebels to their 13th state championship in his 33-year tenure, and his team did it while knocking off one of wrestling's most impressive dynasties. Vestavia scored 134.5 points to narrowly take the … [Read more...]
Super Bowl Won: Homewood’s Mathis Earns Championship Ring
By Lee Davis For longtime area fans, it seems like only yesterday that Evan Mathis was starring in the offensive line for the Homewood Patriots and celebrating big wins over rivals such as Vestavia Hills, John Carroll Catholic and Mountain Brook. Who would have dreamed that about 16 years later, Mathis would be celebrating yet another big win – this time in the Super … [Read more...]
Indoor Rule: Hoover Wins Girls Meet Again, Many in Area Take Titles
By Lee Davis One of Alabama's most impressive sports dynasties continued its winning ways at the Birmingham CrossPlex last weekend. The Hoover girls track and field team won its third consecutive crown and fourth in five years by totaling 126 points to easily outdistance runner-up James Clemens’ 83 total in Class 7A competition. Mountain Brook was third with 64 points. In … [Read more...]