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Juniors Lead Mountain Brook’s Volleyball Team Into Postseason Play

October 16, 2018

By Blake Ells Mountain Brook volleyball began the 2018 season with no seniors, heavily reliant on its junior class for success. Now the team is headed into the postseason ranked second in the state behind the strength of that big junior class. “Our team is working really well together,” said coach Vickie Nichols. “Everyone has been stepping up and doing their job. We have a … [Read more...]

King Settles Into Leadership Role for Hoover Volleyball Team

October 2, 2018

By Rubin E. Grant Amiyah King has finally arrived. The senior setter is wasting no time making her presence felt on the Hoover varsity volleyball team. She has become the Bucs’ unquestioned leader. “She has a lot of experience, but this is a new role for her,” Hoover coach Chris Camper said. “She has bided her time. This is the first year she’s been the primary starter at … [Read more...]

Peruvian Import: Homewood Senior Loo is Right at Home on the Volleyball Court

August 22, 2018

By Rubin E. Grant As a young girl growing up in Lima, Peru, Alejandra Loo would look out the window of her family’s apartment at the volleyball players practicing on the court outside. She was fixated. “It looked like so much fun and when I saw the players mash the ball, I told myself I wanted to be able to do that,” Loo said. Loo told her mother she wanted to play, … [Read more...]

Bucs Expect Team Chemistry, Young Talent to Spark Volleyball Team

August 7, 2018

By Rubin E. Grant Chris Camper teaches social studies, but he knows a thing or two about chemistry, especially as it relates to team sports. As he embarks on his seventh season as Hoover’s volleyball coach, Camper believes he has the right blend of youth and experience to make the Bucs a Class 7A contender this season. “We’re excited,” Camper said. “We’ve got great senior … [Read more...]

Revis, Patriots Sound Optimistic Chord About Volleyball Season

August 7, 2018

By Rubin E. Grant Homewood volleyball players aren’t exactly sure how to address their second-year head coach. That’s because Krimson White married fellow Homewood alum Hunter Revis in January and took his last name. “We’re used to calling her coach K,” said senior middle hitter Alejandra Loo. “That’s what we called her when she started working with the staff as an assistant … [Read more...]

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