Kyle Parmley
Mountain Brook vs. Vestavia Hills Volleyball
Vestavia Hills' Mary Quinn Carter (17) passes during a match between Mountain Brook and Vestavia Hills on Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018, at Braasch-Hatchett Court in Vestavia Hills.
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 was overwhelmed by Hewitt-Trussville on Friday night in a 41-6 defeat. This week, the Rebels take a tough road trip to Thompson.
VOLLEYBALL
Vestavia Hills hosted a pair of Class 7A, Area 6 matches, splitting them. On Tuesday, the Rebels fell to Mountain Brook in four sets (17-25, 23-25, 25-23, 23-25), with three of the sets being played within just two points. On Thursday, Vestavia dispatched Hewitt-Trussville in three sets.
This week, the Rebels host Hewitt-Trussville on Tuesday, travel to Spain Park Thursday and play in the Margaret Blalock Tournament over the weekend.
CROSS-COUNTRY
The Vestavia Hills cross-country teams ran in the prestigious Jesse Owens Classic in Oakville on Saturday. The boys team posted a sixth-place finish overall. The boys were led by Ethan Strand, who came home second with a 15:39.9 time in the 5,000-meter run. Bryce Hutchinson placed 11th, with a time of 16:13.88. John Ingram’s 16:36.93 was good enough for 32nd. Crawford West led the girls team with a 20:31.73, good for 65th.
— What else would you like to see mentioned? For any suggestions, feel free to email sports editor Kyle Parmley at kparmley@starnespublishing.com.
