By Blake Ells Mountain Brook won its fourth boys basketball state championship in six years Saturday in a dominating 73-49 victory over Mobile’s McGill-Toolen. The Spartans were led by junior Trendon Watford’s 26 points, 12 rebounds, five blocked shots, three assists and one steal. Senior Sean Elmore complemented that with 20 points, sparked by 6-of-10 from beyond the arc, … [Read more...]
History-making Finish for Jags
By Blake Ells Spain Park won its first girls basketball state championship March 3 in dominating fashion – a 56-26 victory over McGill-Toolen Catholic from Mobile. McGill-Toolen made just nine field goals against a team that had been preparing for that moment. The Jaguars were led by senior Claire Holt, who had 20 points, five rebounds and four steals. She knocked down three … [Read more...]
AHSAA State Indoor Track Championships: Kyle Smith Helps Bucs Sweep State Indoor Championships
By Rubin E. Grant On the eve of the 49th AHSAA Indoor State Championships at the Birmingham CrossPlex, Hoover junior Kyle Smith spent part of the evening praying and, as he put it, “getting my mind focused.” Smith’s time in prayer and meditation was well spent. He won his specialty event, the Class 7A triple jump, Saturday with a leap of 45-07 feet, easily outdistancing his … [Read more...]
AHSAA State Indoor Track Championships: Griffin Comes Up Big Again for Homewood In Class 6A Competition
By Rubin E. Grant The bigger the meet, the better Homewood senior Jasmine Griffin performs. “She’s competitive,” Homewood track and field coach Tom Esslinger said. “She has a killer instinct. When she steps to the line, she’s going to put everything in it, especially in big meets.” Griffin was at her competitive best last weekend in the 49th AHSAA State Indoor Championships … [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...]