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Browse this collection of my featured sports articles from more than a dozen magazines and newspapers.

Over the Mountain Journal •

Mountain Brook Dominates 2024 Spartan Invitational

Five Mountain Brook High School wrestlers advanced to the finals in the 2024 Merril Lynch Spartan Invitational Tournament held at Mountain Brook High School, on Friday, Dec. 13, and Saturday, Dec. 14. Bobby Rutkoff and Bill Bradford captured first place, and Stephen Springfield, Christopher Brown and Beckett Smith finished in second place to lead the Spartans to a first-place finish in the prestigious annual tournament.
VestaviaVoice.com •

Vestavia wrestlers transition to life at West Point

For the third consecutive year, a member of the Vestavia Hills High School wrestling team has been accepted to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

Michael Belcher, a 2022 Vestavia graduate and sophomore at West Point, and Davis Reiff, a 2023 Vestavia graduate and West Point freshman, will be joined by Michael’s sister, Christiana, following her high school graduation in the spring of 2024.

The trio of cadets credit their experience competing on the Rebels wrestling team under coa
Cahaba Sun •

Trussville man wins 3rd world disc golf championship

The Trussville native and city parks and recreation employee recently won the 2023 PDGA Professional Masters Disc Golf World Championship for the third consecutive year.

Keith is among only a few disc golf athletes in the sport’s history to capture back-to-back-to-back championships, and he’s the first to complete the accomplishment in the Masters Division.

And, furthermore, it wasn’t even close.

Keith blew away the competition with a gaudy score of -24, seven strokes over second-place finish
Cahaba Sun •

Cougars survive Mountain Brook test

Clay-Chalkville quarterback Jaylen Mbakwe (9) avoids a sack as he scrambles, looking for an open receiver during a week 2 playoff game between Mountain Brook and Clay-Chalkville High School’s on Friday, November 17th, 2023, at Clay-Chalkville High School, Jerry Hood Field, Cougar football Stadium in Clay AL. Photo by James Nicholas Clay-Chalkville quarterback Jaylen Mbakwe (9) calls a quarterback keeper to gain positive yardage during a week 2 playoff game between Mountain Brook and Clay-Chalkvi
villagelivingonline.com •

Spartans come up short at Clay

Mountain Brook running back Cole Gamble (19) dives for positive yardage as he is sacked by the Clay-Chalkville defenders during a week 2 playoff game between Mountain Brook and Clay-Chalkville High School’s on Friday, November 17th, 2023, at Clay-Chalkville High School, Jerry Hood Field, Cougar football Stadium in Clay AL. Photo by James Nicholas Mountain Brook running back Cole Gamble (19) drags several Clay-Chalkville defenders during a game between Mountain Brook and Clay-Chalkville High Scho
Cahaba Sun •

Huskies fly past Bob Jones in 1st round

Hewitt-Trussville quarterback Peyton Floyd (7) during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Bob Jones on Friday, Nov 10, 2023, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium in Trussville, AL. Photo by Shawn Bowles. Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Jacob Sanders (24) looks for space to run during a game between Hewitt-Trussville and Bob Jones on Friday, Nov 10, 2023, at Hewitt-Trussville Stadium in Trussville, AL. Photo by Shawn Bowles. Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Dylan Cope (4) scores a touchdown during a game
VestaviaVoice.com •

Vestavia soccer player to play, train in UK

On a hot Sunday afternoon in early October, the ‘05/’06 Vestavia Hills Steamers are locked in a difficult battle with a team from Mobile. The game features talented players from all over the state, but starting at striker for Vestavia is Harrison Crotwell.

Crotwell earned a spot on an international exposition team, EXACT 11, that will travel across the pond to London and Manchester this December for several days of elite training and competition. Crotwell will have the opportunity to train with
villagelivingonline.com •

Mountain Brook teen sails in prestigious regatta in Italy

A Mountain Brook teen had the experience of a lifetime during the summer of 2023, competing in one of the world's most prestigious sailing competitions.

Darby Smith, a senior at Mountain Brook High School, is a competitive sailor who is more at home testing his abilities on the water than on an athletic field or basketball court.

"I really like how it's more mental than other sports. It's not like basketball or football, where you have to like to play through physical pain or something," Smith
thehomewoodstar.com •

Cavs cap off regular season with 8th win

John Carroll kicker Charles Farr (19) catches a pass during a game at John Carroll Catholic High School’s Pat Sullivan Field on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. John Carroll defeated Maplesville 44-7. Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney. John Carroll quarterback/safety Carson McFadden (7) passes the ball during a game at John Carroll Catholic High School’s Pat Sullivan Field on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. John Carroll defeated Maplesville 44-7. Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney. John Carroll kicker Charles Farr (19) kicks t
Cahaba Sun •

High-flying Huskies

Most Trussville residents should be familiar with Floyd-Bradford Road, a winding stretch of blacktop connecting Roper Road to U.S. 78 in Irondale. But perhaps the road deserves to be renamed Floyd-Jadon Road, in honor of Hewitt-Trussville High School quarterback Peyton Floyd and his favorite wide receiver, Jadon Loving.

Thus far this fall, the dynamic duo of Floyd and Loving are competing on another level. The 2023 edition of the Huskies is looking solid defensively and has a cache of weapons o
HooverSun.com •

Bucs fall to Thompson in gutsy effort

Hoover Cheerleaders and fans during a game between Hoover High School and Thompson High School on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Hoover Met in Hoover, AL. Photo by Barry Stephenson. Hoover wide receiver Jordan Woolen (6) is brought down after a catch during a game between Hoover High School and Thompson High School on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Hoover Met in Hoover, AL. Photo by Barry Stephenson. Hoover Kicker Garrett Brasher (95) gets off a punt during a game between Hoover High School
thehomewoodstar.com •

Patriots qualify for playoffs with win over Pelham

Homewood running back Evan Ausmer (2) celebrates a long touchdown run during a game between the Homewood Patriots and the Pelham Panthers at Waldrop Stadium on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in Birmingham. Photo by Richard Force. Homewood quarterback Kaleb Carson (3) celebrates a touchdown with running back Evan Ausmer (2) and wide receiver Camron Fortson (1) during a game between the Homewood Patriots and the Pelham Panthers at Waldrop Stadium on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023 in Birmingham. Photo by Richard For
280Living.com •

Thompson stifles Eagles

Oak Mountain tight end/defensive lineman Niko Varvoutis (22) tackles Thompson running back Arrington Green (1) during a game between Thompson and Oak Mountain on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham. Photo by Todd Lester Oak Mountain defensive back Drowdy Hackbarth (17) and Oak Mountain defensive back Robert Yoder (10) combine to tackle Thompson running back Michael Dujon (5) during a game between Thompson and Oak Mountain on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Heardmont Park in Bi
280Living.com •

Eagles drop 6th straight at Hoover

Action during a game between Hoover High School and Oak Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at the Hoover Met in Hoover, AL. Photo by Barry Stephenson. Oak Mountain quarterback Will O'Dell (18) looks for running room during a game between Hoover High School and Oak Mountain High School on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at the Hoover Met in Hoover, AL. Photo by Barry Stephenson. Hoover wide receiver Jonah Winston (4) runs past the defense on his way to a Hoover touchdown during a game between Ho
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