By Blake Ells The Vestavia Hills girls soccer team just missed repeating as state champions last season, falling to Mobile’s McGill-Toolen in the finals 2-0. They had another shot at the Yellow Jackets in March at the McGill-Toolen Classic, but again they fell 2-0. The budding rivalry has become motivation for the Rebels. “They want McGill to get to the finals, because they … [Read more...]
Not the Same Old Song and Dance: VHBB Dogwood Luncheon Will Showcase Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen and a Holocaust Survivor Talking about Survival and Forgiveness
By Emily Williams The Vestavia Hills Beautification Board will welcome a familiar face on stage at the annual Dogwood Luncheon on April 5. Collins McMurray will provide a vocal performance to guests gathering in Vestavia Country Club’s ballroom. McMurray recently was crowned Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen for 2018, which she earned March 4 along with receiving the Overall … [Read more...]
Fairytale Breakfast for a Cause: Vestavia High’s Relay for Life Hosts Princess and Superhero Breakfast
By Sarah Kuper At least 300 Over the Mountain preschoolers and their parents ate breakfast with favorite princesses and superheroes as part of Vestavia Hills High School’s Relay for Life fundraiser. High school volunteers dressed as Disney princesses and comic book heroes, posed for photos and signed autographs during the event, held Feb. 24. Area merchants donated coffee, … [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...]
Spread the Wealth: Vestavia Team Shares the Ball and the Points
By Blake EllsAs the Vestavia Hills basketball team works toward its championship goals, it spreads the ball around.The Rebels average just less than 60 points a game, but no player averages double figures. Rian Shields is the leading scorer at 9.7 points per game, while Luke Champion is adding 9.3 points per game, Luke Couch is adding 8.7 points per game, and Paul … [Read more...]