To close out 2024, we’re highlighting some of the best sports stories that appeared in the Cahaba Sun throughout the year. Check out the full list of our top five sports stories here.
#5: Serena steps up in big moments for Huskies
Photo by Barry Stephenson.
Hewitt-Trussville’s Jacob Serena (14) carries the ball during a game between Hoover High School and Hewitt-Trussville High School on Sept. 13 at Hewitt-Trussville High School.
Jacob Serena was a big time receiver for Hewitt-Trussville this year. Revisit this story here.
#4: Serena's TD catch lifts Huskies to improbable win
Photo by David Leong
Hewitt-Trussville wide receiver Jacob Serena (14) celebrates with his teammates in the endzone after scoring the game winning touchdown during a game between the Vestavia Hills Rebels and the Hewitt-Trussville Huskies on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024 at Thompson Reynolds Stadium in Vestavia Hills, Ala.
Hewitt-Trussville beat Vestavia Hills on a last-minute touchdown in September. Revisit this story here.
#3: Huskies repeat as state softball champs
Photos by Erin Nelson Sweeney.
The Huskies celebrate with the Class 7A state championship trophy following a 1-0 win over Daphne in nine innings at Choccolocco Park in Oxford on May 14.
Hewitt-Trussville softball won another state championship in dramatic fashion in May. Revisit this story here.
#2: Huskies gearing up for another postseason run
Photos by Kyle Parmley.
Hewitt-Trussville celebrates Chaney Peters (27) during the Gulf Coast Classic on March 27 at Gulf Shores Sportsplex in Gulf Shores.
Get inside the minds of the Huskies as Hewitt-Trussville softball prepared for another postseason run. Revisit this feature here.
#1: The final stretch: Jordan Hunter trying to ‘enjoy it’ as Lady Huskies career winds down
Photo by Erin Nelson Sweeney.
Jordan Hunter had a great career playing for her mom Tonya Hunter, the head coach at Hewitt-Trussville. Revisit this feature here.
