By Lee DavisThe Over the Mountain area showed its domination of Alabama soccer in the state championships in Huntsville last weekend. Three area teams – Oak Mountain boys, Vestavia Hills girls and John Carroll Catholic girls – claimed blue trophies at the Rocket City’s John Hunt Park. The Altamont School’s boys team finished second in its bid for a title. In Class 7A … [Read more...]
Playing Doubles: Spartan Boys, Rebel Girls Take Class 7A Tennis Titles
By Lee Davis Decatur’s Almon Tennis Center turned out to be a friendly venue for the Mountain Brook boys and Vestavia Hills girls tennis teams. The Spartan boys and Rebel girls turned in impressive performances in clinching their respective championships in the state Class 7A meet April 26. Mountain Brook claimed the title with 53 points, easily outdistancing runner up … [Read more...]
Of Coaches and Logos: Times of Change Come to Vestavia
By Lee Davis The news at Vestavia Hills last week was all about two coaches and one new logo. First, the good news. Rebel athletic director Jeff Segars moved swiftly and decisively with the recommendation to the Board of Education to hire two new coaches to direct Vestavia’s boys basketball and wrestling programs. In both cases Segars was replacing veteran coaches with … [Read more...]
Storm Chaser: Oak Mountain Rallies to Upset Vestavia Hills
By Lee DavisA pair of storms dominated the Class 7A second round baseball playoff between heavily favored Vestavia Hills and Oak Mountain. The first involved the weather. The second involved the underdog Eagles. After losing Friday’s opener in a game shortened by a five-hour rain delay, Oak Mountain rallied for two dramatic victories Saturday to advance to the … [Read more...]
Bring Your Rep to School: Vestavia Hills High School Hosts Legislators, PTO Members
By Sarah Kuper Vestavia Hills High School teacher Jennifer Brown was named Alabama's Teacher of the Year last May. As such, Brown has served as the official spokeswoman for Alabama public school teachers for nearly a year. She has engaged other teachers across the state, and now Brown is trying to include local legislators and PTO members in the dialogue, especially since the … [Read more...]