By Blake Ells Mountain Brook had a spectacular second day at the David Miller Memorial at Magnolia Grove in Mobile, led by a 66 from freshman phenom Gordon Sargent, cruising to a 19-shot victory over area foe Spain Park. Sargent’s score put him at four-under on the tournament and earned him the individual title. “They just went off on that second day,” said coach Alex … [Read more...]
‘Never, Never, Never Gets Old’: Mountain Brook Girls Claim Record 28th AHSAA State Tennis Title
By Rubin E. Grant The Mountain Brook girls’ winning state tennis championships has become one of the annual rites of spring, right alongside April showers, daylight saving time, proms and graduations. The Spartans won their second consecutive Class 7A title and their 28th Alabama High School Athletic Association crown last week at the Mobile Tennis Center. “It was so much … [Read more...]
Spartan’s McMillan Watford Top Vote-getters in Coaches Poll
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook alumnus Bucky McMillan changed the culture at his alma mater. Under his tutelage, the Spartans have now won four state basketball championships in the past six seasons. It continued with a 73-49 victory over McGill-Toolen in this season’s title game. The win capped a 33-4 season for the Spartans, and the game was never close. By the end of … [Read more...]
Spartans Four on the Floor
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...]
Spartans Gann Leads All-OTM Volleyball Team
By Blake EllsWhen the volleyball season began, Libby Grace Gann was tasked with a tall order. She was the only senior on a team with a new coach and just one junior to complement her experience.Former coach Haven O’Quinn left Mountain Brook High for Birmingham-Southern College after leading the squad to three straight state championships. Just before the season … [Read more...]