
Photo by Todd Lester
Vestavia Hills RB Taiyo Crawford (11) breaks a run during a game between Vestavia Hills and Oak Mountain on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, at Heardmont Park in Birmingham.
Over the course of the year, Vestavia Voice will keep you up to date on the various Vestavia Hills High School athletic teams. For previous weekly updates, click here.
FOOTBALL
The Vestavia Hills football team suffered a 35-28 loss to Oak Mountain last Friday, as the Rebels dropped to 0-2 in Class 7A, Region 3 play. Click here for a recap of the contest.
This Friday, the Rebels host Tuscaloosa County, as they search for their first win of the season.
VOLLEYBALL
The Vestavia Hills volleyball team lost matches to Hoover and Ramsay two weeks ago before returning to action last Tuesday with an area win over Hewitt-Trussville (25-12, 25-12, 25-18).
The Rebels picked up another area win Thursday, as they swept Gadsden City (25-13, 25-9, 25-6).
This week, Vestavia Hills hosts Spain Park on Tuesday.
CROSS-COUNTRY
The Vestavia Hills cross-country team competed in the Chickasaw Invitational on Saturday at Oakville Indian Mounds Park, the site of the state meet in November. The Vestavia teams competed in the “Large Schools” meet, with the girls placing third and the boys coming home 10th.
Crawford West finished third in the girls race to lead the Rebels, with Anna Kate Boles, Katy Lambert, Mary Claire Boughner and Angela Hjelmeland scoring points. Ethan Strand came across the line second in the boys race, followed by teammates Alex Leath, Will Jordan, Andrew Bradshaw and Andrew Bevill.
— What else would you like to see mentioned? For any suggestions, feel free to email sports editor Kyle Parmley at kparmley@starnespublishing.com.