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Kyle Parmley
Scott Ware promoted to Bucs' head coach
Hoover High School selected assistant Scott Ware to be the new head boys basketball coach. Read more
Kyle Parmley
Bucs, Jags represented heavily on All-South Metro team
We at Starnes Media felt it important to recognize the local softball players who had standout seasons, and thus put together an All-South Metro team for the first time. Read more
Photo courtesy of CJ Urse Hawkins.
Jags finish abbreviated season atop rankings
The 2020 high school softball season may have lasted just a month, but Spain Park made one thing clear. The Jags were one of the top teams in the state, if not the very best. Read more
Column: Trying to be productive during this time
I reached out to several local spring sport athletes (many of them softball players, of course), asking for pictures and videos of things they were doing without the normalcy of daily practices and games Read more
Photo courtesy of World Baseball Softball Confederation.
2022 World Games wants softball at Hoover Met
Organizers of the 2022 World Games are asking the city of Hoover to host the women’s softball portion of the event at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. Read more
Kyle Parmley
Jags’ Steed reflects on high school golf career cut short
The Lady Jags were prevented from chasing a second Class 7A state championship in the last four years. Spain Park last won the title in 2017, when Steed was a freshman. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson.
Postseason basketball awards celebrate several Bucs, Jags
The high school basketball postseason awards circuit featured a heavy dose of representation from Hoover and Spain Park. Read more
Photo courtesy of Cathy Edwards.
Moseley proud of Bucs amid trying circumstances
Moseley said the most difficult aspect of the Bucs not being able to complete the season is the lack of closure, particularly for the departing senior class. Read more
Photo courtesy of Barry Stephenson
Rush Propst hired as head coach in Georgia
Former Hoover High School football coach Rush Propst was approved on Tuesday evening as the new coach at Valdosta High School in Georgia. Read more
Kyle Parmley
Column: A letter to high school seniors
Kyle Parmley is the sports editor at Starnes Publishing. Read more
Photos by Dawn Harrison.
Smith, Bast crowned champions at state wrestling
Hoover placed fourth and Spain Park placed sixth as a team during the tournament. The Bucs finished with 58 team points and the Jaguars had 46 team points. Read more
Photo by Jon Anderson
No SEC Baseball Tournament for Hoover this year; Regions Tradition moves to fall
The SEC canceled all spring competitions for all sports, and the PGA has moved the Regions Tradition golf tournament to September. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Jags softball wins 21st straight
The Hoover and Spain Park high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
All-South Metro Team: Barker named Player of Year, Chase wins Coach of Year
The 2019-20 high school basketball season was a banner one for many teams in the Starnes Publishing coverage area. Read more
Kyle Parmley
The Reset: Jags softball wins Jag Classic
The Hoover and Spain Park high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
The Reset: Lady Jags claim state title
The Hoover and Spain Park high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
Going out on top: Lady Jags persevere, claim state title
The Spain Park High School girls basketball team won its second Class 7A state championship in three seasons on Saturday with a victory over Hoover. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
Lady Jags punch ticket to state final
The Spain Park High School girls basketball team knocked off McGill-Toolen 48-35 in Thursday’s Class 7A state semifinal. Read more
Photo by Erin Nelson Starnes Media
Lady Bucs advance to state final
The Hoover High School girls basketball team defeated Central-Phenix City in Thursday’s Class 7A state semifinal at Legacy Arena. Read more
Sarah Finnegan
The Reset: Lady Bucs, Lady Jags advance to final four, spring sports begin
The Hoover and Spain Park high school sports teams have been in action the past two weeks. Read more
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