By Lee Davis Buddy Anderson is the winningest coach in the history of Alabama high school football. And while Anderson probably wouldn’t admit it, he’s probably never had a sweeter victory than the one his Vestavia Hills Rebels earned last Friday night. A late touchdown by Walker Minor gave Vestavia a 20-13 upset of defending three-time state champion Hoover at the Rebels’ … [Read more...]
And Howze! Ex-Hoover Star Looking Forward to New Season With Hammers
By Lee Davis Ever since he was a second-grader at St. Rose of Lima Academy, Norris Howze has loved to play soccer. Howze was a standout in the sport at Hoover High School and had an outstanding career at UAB. Now his greatest soccer milestone is straight ahead. Howze is a defensive midfielder for the Birmingham Hammers, which will begin play as a member of the National … [Read more...]
Best Efforts: Spain Park Center Aims for Title
By Lee Davis It’s not fair, but even the best offensive centers in football labor in anonymity compared to quarterbacks, running backs and receivers. Spain Park senior center Grey Best got a much-deserved moment of fame during the Jaguars’ epic 17-0 upset of arch-rival Hoover on Oct. 1. With the game scoreless in the final minutes of the first half, Spain Park had marched to … [Read more...]
Tour de Frances
By Lee Davis Although Frances Patrick already has helped Mountain Brook win four state cross-country championships, there is still one aspect of the sport she doesn’t enjoy – snakes. “I hate snakes,” Patrick admitted when contacted last week. “I’ve seen a few of them while running, but I haven’t been bitten yet. Knock on wood.” Patrick may not care for snakes, but it hasn’t … [Read more...]
Breakthrough: Jags Finally End Hoover Domination
By Lee Davis In the school’s 14-year history, Spain Park has had many great moments in athletics, including state championships, Final Four appearances and rousing victories in virtually all sports. But there has never been a night quite like Oct. 1, 2015. That date will forever live in Jaguar glory, as Spain Park earned its first-ever football win over cross-town … [Read more...]