By Lee Davis While the weather outside the Birmingham Crossplex was cold during the Alabama High School Association indoor track meet last Saturday, the Hoover girls and boys teams were red hot. The Lady Bucs won their fourth consecutive Class 7A championship with 123 points. Mountain Brook finished in the runner-up spot with 78.5 points. In boys competition, Hoover scored … [Read more...]
Triple Play: Three-Time Champs Lead All-OTM Volleyball Team
By Lee Davis The third time was a charm for Mountain Brook in 2016, as the Lady Spartans won the state 7A volleyball championship. Of course, the first and second times were charms as well, as Mountain Brook also claimed the crown in 2014 and 2015. Three titles in a row? Some people might call that a dynasty. Whatever you call the winning streak, it’s an incredible run of … [Read more...]
A Focus on Prevention: Mountain Brook Couple Promote Heart Health as 30th Anniversary Heart Ball Honorees
By Sarah Kuper When Dr. Derrill Crowe was approached to be the 2017 Heart Ball honoree, he said he would do it, but only if his wife was an honoree as well. For the 30th anniversary of the event, which benefits the American Heart Association, organizers thought it was fitting to have Derrill and his wife, Cameron, as hosts and honorees. “So many people have poured into this … [Read more...]
Success is Green: Mountain Brook Snags 23rd Tree City USA Designation
By Annie Howard Mountain Brook’s done it again. For the 23rd year in a row, the community has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation. Mountain Brook also accepted its 15th Growth Award from the Foundation. Both of the foundation’s awards recognize a strong commitment to tree care. As a Tree City USA, Mountain Brook met four core standards. It had: an Arbor … [Read more...]
Soccer Blast: Steinert Named TOPSoccer Coach Of the Year
By Lee Davis Katie Steinert has always had a passion for coaching soccer. She’s coached the game at all levels, but there’s one level that’s closest to her heart – kids with special needs.“There’s just something about teaching soccer and seeing the smiles and hugs you get from the kids that make it a passion for me,” Steinert said. Steinert’s love for coaching kids … [Read more...]