Jags work out kinks, win too

Jags work out kinks, win too

by Steve Irvine HOOVER — Working out some kinks was one of the objectives for the Spain Park High football team its regular season opener on Friday night. The Jags did just that and came complete with an added bonus – a hard-fought 31-19 win over a talented...
Eagles push past Hornets

Eagles push past Hornets

by Sam Chandler CHELSEA — The Oak Mountain High School football team needed a jolt. Carson Bobo, all 6 feet 4 of him, delivered. With his Eagles clinging to a 7-3 lead over Chelsea in the third quarter of a stagnant ball game, Bobo made his presence felt, though not...
Bucs fall short in season opener

Bucs fall short in season opener

by Kyle Parmley LOGANVILLE, Ga. – The Bucs changed the momentum, but saw opportunity slip through its grasp. Hoover High School’s Larry McCammon scored his third touchdown of the game with 7:07 to play to pull the Bucs within two points, but Grayson (Georgia) stopped...
Spartans wear down Gulf Shores in season opener

Spartans wear down Gulf Shores in season opener

by Gary Lloyd MOUNTAIN BROOK — As the Mountain Brook football players barged through the banner prior to kickoff Friday night, several players became stuck behind its top bar, which had leaned down to the turf. As it turned out, that was about the only thing...
Buckner shines in Patriots’ triumph

Buckner shines in Patriots’ triumph

by Sam Chandler HOMEWOOD — Homewood High School quarterback Larkin Williams rolled to the right, his eyes locked on the end zone as a Pelham defender came charging toward him. Williams, a junior, braced for impact as he released a wobbling pass into tight...