The Reset: Lady Rebels advance to regional final
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BASKETBALL
Last Friday, the Vestavia Hills basketball teams were in action in the Class 7A regional semifinal round. The Lady Rebels began the day with a 66-42 win over Huntsville, notching their second consecutive trip to the regional finals. For Vestavia, Josie Edwards finished with 14 points and seven rebounds. Emma Smith posted a double-double with 12 points, 12 rebounds and five steals. Ally Smith and Jill Gaylard each posted 11 points as well.
The Vestavia boys did not have the same fortune, falling to Huntsville 58-34, their season ending with a 26-5 record.
This Wednesday, the Lady Rebels take on Hewitt-Trussville in the regional final at 9 a.m. at Jacksonville State University.
BASEBALL
The Vestavia Hills baseball team began its season last Wednesday with an 8-1 win over Briarwood. The Rebels got contributions from several players in the winning effort. Jacob Newman doubled and drove in two runs, while Joseph Sullivan finished with two hits, two RBIs and scored two runs. Carter Tyus and Brennan Cohen each pitched a pair of scoreless innings as well.
The Rebels and Briarwood faced off once again on Thursday, with the Rebels claiming an 8-2 victory. In the win, Thomas Watson and Grayson Dobbins each registered a pair of hits and two RBIs. Caleb Shofner got the start on the mound and hurled two hitless innings with two strikeouts. Carson Ray, Ethan McGriff and Jackson Halla all had scoreless outings as well.
Vestavia Hills swept a doubleheader against Madison Academy on Saturday, 7-3 and 9-3. In the first game, Pierce Hanna went 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs to lead the offense. Sullivan had a double, homer and two runs batted in. Grant Cherry was strong on the mound, allowing a lone hit in five scoreless innings. In the second game, Christopher Johnston finished with a triple, home run and three RBIs. Jacob Newman homered as well, while Jack Hoppenjans gave up two runs (one earned) in four innings.
SOFTBALL
The Vestavia Hills softball team began its season over the weekend at the Greenwave Classic in Leeds. On Friday, the Rebels split a pair of games, losing to Helena 5-1 and beating St. Clair County 6-3. In the win, Charity Bibbs got a double and drove in a run.
The Rebels won two of their three games on Saturday. They beat Leeds 5-2 to start the day, as Gwynnie Hornibrook hit a homer, Laura Faith Beard had a double and two RBIs and Bibbs gave up two unearned runs in four innings of work. The Rebels then knocked off Thompson 2-0. Bibbs homered and Tait Davidson went six dominant innings, allowing just three and striking out five. Vestavia lost to Helena 10-1 in the semifinals.
SOCCER
Last Saturday, the Vestavia Hills girls soccer team fell to Huntsville 2-1. The Vestavia boys beat Fort Payne 2-0 and fell to Huntsville 1-0.
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