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All-South Metro Team: Bucs, Jags combine for 6 1st-team players

The high school football season passed without a state champion from the Starnes Publishing coverage area for the first time since 2015, but there were plenty of standout teams, players and performances throughout the fall. Read more

Dec 11, 2019 12:12 PM KYLE PARMLEY Sports

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The Reset: Johnson earns 200th win

The Hoover and Spain Park high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more

Dec 9, 2019 5:51 PM KYLE PARMLEY Sports

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The Reset: Bucs basketball teams have strong week

The Hoover and Spain Park high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more

Dec 2, 2019 6:32 PM KYLE PARMLEY Sports

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McKinnon, Essix, Morris make 1st team All-South Metro

In the second annual All-South Metro team, the Hoover and Spain Park high school volleyball teams were well represented. Read more

Nov 25, 2019 11:29 AM KYLE PARMLEY Sports

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The Reset: Bucs football season ends

The Hoover and Spain Park high school football teams were in action last week. Read more

Nov 24, 2019 11:32 AM KYLE PARMLEY Sports

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Missed opportunities doom Bucs in semifinal

Hoover High School had its chances in the second half, but ultimately fell to Thompson in the Class 7A semifinals on Friday night. Read more

Nov 22, 2019 10:44 PM KYLE PARMLEY Hoover

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Playoff Football Primer: Bucs play Thompson in playoff rubber match

Here's a look at some of the local high school football playoff games this week. Read more

Nov 20, 2019 5:24 PM KYLE PARMLEY Hoover

Bucs ‘have a chance’ to repeat last year’s success

With Ahman Ellington and CJ Melton from last year’s team having moved on to play college basketball, the Bucs are faced with the pro position of reloading. Read more

Nov 20, 2019 2:03 PM KYLE PARMLEY Hoover

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Lady Jags equipped for big season in Class 7A

Spain Park High School girls basketball coach Mike Chase believes his team belongs in the conversation as one of the top teams in Class 7A. Read more

Nov 20, 2019 1:52 PM KYLE PARMLEY Spain Park

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Jags looking to take next step in Year 2 under Laatsch

This year, head coach Chris Laatsch expects Spain Park to be able to get over the hump in close-and-late situations. That comes from an unquenching desire to win. Read more

Nov 20, 2019 1:34 PM KYLE PARMLEY Spain Park

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Bucs’ Tullo living his football dream

The toughness and resilience that help him on the football field enabled him to overcome pediatric cancer. Cooper Tullo, 18, is currently in remission from Burkitt lymphoma, an aggressive cancer that almost took his life before he became a teenager. Read more

Nov 20, 2019 1:22 PM SAM CHANDLER Hoover 1 Comments

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The Reset: Bucs advance to semifinals, basketball underway

The Hoover and Spain Park high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more

Nov 18, 2019 11:00 AM KYLE PARMLEY Sports

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Ashford’s OT scamper sends Bucs to semifinals

The Hoover High School football team beat James Clemens 23-20 in overtime on Friday in the second round of the Class 7A state playoffs. Read more

Nov 15, 2019 11:40 PM SAM CHANDLER Hoover

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Playoff Football Primer: Bucs head to James Clemens for 2nd round

Here's a look at the local high school football playoff games this week. Read more

Nov 13, 2019 4:53 PM KYLE PARMLEY Hoover

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The Reset: Bucs football moves on, cross-country concludes

The Hoover and Spain Park high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more

Nov 11, 2019 2:12 PM KYLE PARMLEY Sports

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Bucs win with ease in Ashford’s return

Hoover High School quarterback Robby Ashford returned for the opening round of the playoffs and led the Bucs to a 21-3 victory over Sparkman. Read more

Nov 8, 2019 10:09 PM DREW CHAMPLIN Hoover 1 Comments

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Playoff Football Primer: Bucs host Sparkman to begin postseason

Here's a look at the local high school football playoff games this week. Read more

Nov 5, 2019 1:00 PM KYLE PARMLEY Hoover 1 Comments

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The Reset: Jags football finishes with win, Bucs volleyball advances to semis

The Hoover and Spain Park high school sports teams were in action last week. Read more

Nov 4, 2019 12:15 AM KYLE PARMLEY Sports

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Jags close season with win over Shades Valley

Spain Park High School sent its 19 seniors out on a high note with a 14-7 victory over Shades Valley on Friday night. Read more

Nov 1, 2019 11:07 PM JOHN PHILLIPS JR. Spain Park

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Bucs fall to IMG Academy in regular season finale

IMG Academy was too much for Hoover to overcome in the regular season finale. Read more

Nov 1, 2019 10:01 PM DREW CHAMPLIN Hoover

Images

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Michael Callens (5) celebrates a touchdown during a game between Bessemer City and Spain Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Jaguar Stadium in Hoover.
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Rishard Densmore (2) runs the ball during a game between Bessemer City and Spain Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Jaguar Stadium in Hoover.
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Michael Callens (5) runs the ball during a game between Bessemer City and Spain Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Jaguar Stadium in Hoover.
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Jacob Jenkins (4) lifts Michael Callens (5) after a touchdown during a game between Bessemer City and Spain Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Jaguar Stadium in Hoover.
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Harrison Barker (7) runs the ball during a game between Bessemer City and Spain Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Jaguar Stadium in Hoover.
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Spain Park's band performs during a game between Bessemer City and Spain Park on Friday, Aug. 30, 2019, at Jaguar Stadium in Hoover.