By Blake Ells Last season, Spain Park won its first girls basketball state championship in program history. That has firmly planted a target on the Jaguars this season. “Everyone wants to beat us, and we are going to get everyone’s best when they play us,” said junior Sarah Ashlee Barker. “We can’t go into games overconfident because we are reigning state champs. I think I’ve … [Read more...]
Back in Pink : Caudle Joins the Crowd of Men Ready to Don Pink to Raise Awareness About Breast Cancer in February
By Rubin E. Grant Neil Caudle has little pink in his wardrobe, but that’s going to change next month. The former Spain Park and Auburn University quarterback will take part in the American Cancer Society’s Real Men Wear Pink of Birmingham fundraiser during February. “When I wear pink, I’m breaking a (wardrobe) rule,” Caudle said with a laugh. Caudle can thank a … [Read more...]
Vestavia’s Dazzio Confident Rebels Will Make A Strong Bid to Reclaim State Wrestling Title
By Blake Ells The Alabama High School Athletic Association wrestling tournament is fast approaching, and Vestavia Hills hopes to improve on last season’s third place finish. Vestavia claimed back-to-back state championships in 2016 and 2017 before being dethroned last year by Thompson’s victory. Central (Phenix-City) claimed second place. The Rebels already have played … [Read more...]
Like Father, Like Son: Yeagers Take First in Coaches Poll; Hoover’s Pickens Top Vote Getter on Offense
By Blake Ells Mountain Brook entered the 2018 season with big holes to fill. They’d need a new quarterback, as Hamp Sisson had moved on to Furman, and they’d need a new running back, as Harold Joiner had moved on to Auburn. When they kicked off with those positions being filled by a sophomore and by a committee, respectively, there wasn’t much cause for high preseason … [Read more...]
‘Graceful’ Carr Heads All-OTMJ Volleyball Team
By Rubin E. Grant Grace Carr doesn’t mind being compared to her older sister, Sara. In fact, she rather enjoys it. “I like having her as an older sister,” Grace Carr said. “She’s a good role model. She set an example of working hard, coming in and committing yourself and having a passion for your sport.” As an outside hitter, Sara Carr led Mountain Brook to consecutive … [Read more...]
