By Lee Davis Jose Casanova loves to play college football. Or, more specifically, he loves playing football at Samford University. After an outstanding career as a defensive lineman at Vestavia Hills, Casanova signed with UAB. After three years with the Blazers, he decided to make a change. And he found just the right place to go. “I had a good experience at UAB and still … [Read more...]
World Class: Myers Helped Bring 2021 World Games to Birmingham
By Lee Davis For Scott Myers, the idea of bringing the International World Games to Birmingham was an accident. Myers, executive director of the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, and David Benck, a prominent local attorney, were invited to attend the 2013 World Games in Cali, Columbia. Their host was Ron Froelich, the honorary lifetime president of the International World Games … [Read more...]
Minor Issues: Senior Tailback Helps Lead Rebel Revival
By Lee Davis Walker Minor and his Vestavia Hills teammates got right down to business against Oxford on Sept. 25. On the first play from scrimmage, the senior tailback dashed untouched 75 yards for a touchdown. The early score proved to be the difference as the Rebels earned a hard-fought 17-10 win over the Yellow Jackets at Thompson Reynolds Stadium. “Give all the credit to … [Read more...]
Got to Have Hart: Junior Middle Hitter Leading Cavs Again
By Lee Davis It’s hard to imagine how Mary Catherine Hart could improve on her sophomore year at John Carroll Catholic. Not only did Hart help lead her team to the state 6A volleyball championship, but she was named the Most Valuable Player of the state tournament. In addition, her sister Lucy – who also starred in volleyball – was chosen as the school’s homecoming … [Read more...]
Linebacker Joe: Spartan Makes Big Comeback From Injury
By Lee Davis Joe Donald will always remember the homecoming game of his junior year. For all the wrong reasons. Donald, a standout linebacker for Mountain Brook, broke his left tibia in his ankle in the Spartans’ 35-16 homecoming win against Thompson. He spent six weeks wearing a cast and another four weeks with his leg in a boot. Weeks of rehabilitation followed. Mountain … [Read more...]