Hoover Bucs celebrate 12th football state championship at Riverchase Galleria
The Hoover Bucs football team celebrated its 12th state championship on Sunday in the center food court at the Riverchase Galleria.
The band, cheerleaders and football team all marched down an escalator from the second floor into the food court area to celebrate their Nov. 30 championship win over McGill-Toolen in Auburn University’s Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Hoover Mayor Frank Brocato thanked Hoover residents for their support of the team, and schools Superintendent Kathy Murphy thanked the players for their hard work and dedication to excellence before leading a “Go Bucs” cheer.
Football coach Josh Niblett said the two losses to Spain Park High School last year served as motivation for the team this year. Several players promised him they would never allow that to happen again, he said.
The program ended with more cheers, music from the band and the Hoover High School alma mater.