By June MathewsWhen Trenton Stewart was 5 years old, his older brother, Parker, received a Lego Star Wars V-Wing Starfighter set for his birthday. After a couple of failed attempts to assemble it, Parker lost interest. But Trenton took the set and built it.Thus began the youngster’s fascination with all things Lego.“I soon realized I was able to build … [Read more...]
‘Changing the Mentality’: Hoover Mayor Spends His First Year in Office Focused on the Next 50 Years
By Sam Prickett Frank Brocato’s first year as mayor of Hoover coincided with the city’s 50th anniversary, and Brocato spent most of that milestone year, he said, refining and implementing a vision for what the city’s next half-century will look like. Brocato was elected mayor in August 2016 with 52 percent of the vote, beating out incumbent Gary Ivey and challenger Steve … [Read more...]
McCammon Accomplishes Goals as Hoover Wins Another Title
By Rubin E. GrantHoover junior running back Larry McCammon set a number of personal goals before the start of the 2017 high school football season.• He wanted to run for 1,000 yards. Check. He ran for 1,498 yards on 185 carries.• He wanted to score at least 20 touchdowns. Check. He scored 21.• He wanted to win another state championship. Triple check. The Bucs … [Read more...]
Old Tricks: Briarwood’s Yancey Said Smart Players Made a Good Year Better
By Blake Ells Fred Yancey has been coaching football for almost 50 years; his first team was in 1969, right after college. Being named Over the Mountain Journal Coach of the Year is certainly not the first time the Briarwood Christian legend has been recognized for his leadership, but the accolades never get old. “It means that we’ve had a great season,” said Yancey. “As … [Read more...]
Cruise Control: Hoover Crushes Thompson to Earn 7A Championship Berth
By Blake EllsHoover cruised in its rematch with Thompson, earning a spot in the 7A state championship game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Dec. 6. Larry McCammon rolled up 196 yards on 32 carries and had three touchdowns as the Bucs avenged their October loss when it counted most with a 31-12 victory. “You knew it was out there,” Hoover head coach Josh Niblett said of his … [Read more...]