By Lee Davis It was pretty much business as usual at John Hunt Park in Huntsville last weekend. That’s because no fewer than three Over the Mountain teams claimed state soccer championships, two others earned runner-up spots, and still others capped outstanding seasons. Oak Mountain’s boys team won their third consecutive Class 7A crown with a close win over Davidson, while … [Read more...]
Dualing Factions: Rebels Defeat Eagles to Win First Duals Crown
By Lee Davis It’s probably poetic justice that former Vestavia Hills wrestling coach Steve Gaydosh was one of the most vocal proponents of a state duals wrestling championship. Gaydosh believed that a football playoff-style duals championship would draw more spectator interest in wrestling, as opposed to the traditional format of the state’s top wrestlers reaching the state … [Read more...]
Homewood Reboot: Patriots in Youth Mode After Championship Year
By Lee DavisTo Homewood basketball fans, 2015-16 will be remembered as the season that the Patriot boys basketball team finally brought home the big prize. After years of coming close, Homewood at last grabbed the big blue trophy, winning a thriller against Muscle Shoals in the Class 6A final. The final record of 30-6 reflected the dominance the Patriots enjoyed … [Read more...]
Final Volley: Portera Hopes To Leave Hoover With Title
By Lee Davis In Olivia Portera’s four years at Hoover, the Lady Bucs have become one of Alabama’s top Class 7A volleyball programs. For all their success, however, there’s still one threshold the team hasn’t crossed. It hasn’t put a blue state championship trophy in the school’s hardware case. Hoover came close in 2015. The Lady Bucs fell to McGill-Toolen in the Elite Eight … [Read more...]
High Kick: Rebel Girls off to Quick Start
By Lee Davis It doesn't seem as if nine years have passed since the Vestavia Hills girls soccer team won a state championship. But surprisingly, that little factoid is true. The Lady Rebels consistently produce some of Alabama's best teams, but they haven't brought the big blue trophy back to Limerock Road since 2007. There's a good chance that drought will end in … [Read more...]