By Rubin E. Grant Hoover senior cornerback Jabari Moore sometimes feels sorry for opposing defensive backs. That’s because they have to deal with the Bucs’ stellar senior wide receiver George Pickens. “We have been going one-on-one in practice every day since we were freshmen,” Moore said. “He’s one of the best of the best. That’s what makes Friday nights somewhat easy for … [Read more...]
Hoover, Mountain Brook Ready for the Elite Eight Volleyball Tournament
By Rubin E. Grant Hoover finished third in the North Super Regional volleyball tournament last weekend in Huntsville, but that was just fine with Bucs coach Chris Camper. Camper would have loved to see his team win the regional championship, but by finishing third, the Bucs ended up with a more favorable drawing for this week’s AHSAA Elite Eight state tournament at the … [Read more...]
You Gotta Have Heart: ‘The fastest doesn’t always win the race, and the strongest doesn’t always win the battle’
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook defeated second ranked Hewitt-Trussville on the road Oct. 12 to remain undefeated and take over first place in 7A, Region 3. It was the first game of a stretch that also includes Thompson and Hoover. “I’ve been coaching for 36 years,” said head coach Chris Yeager. “I’ve been a part of national and state championships. In 2011, we beat Hoover for … [Read more...]
Juniors Lead Mountain Brook’s Volleyball Team Into Postseason Play
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...]
Stingy Spartans: Dominating Defense Helps Propels Mountain Brook to 5-0 Record
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook earned a pivotal victory over Vestavia Hills on Sept. 21, a 28-14 decision that allowed the Spartans to remain undefeated not just in 7A Region 3, but overall. It dealt the Rebels their first loss of the year. Their offense was thorough, using long drives to keep their defense off the field. Daniel Wilbanks led the attack with 103 yards on 18 … [Read more...]