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Vestavia Hills Battles Homewood High School

Vestavia Hills Battles Homewood High School
Gabriel Haynes
Gabriel Haynes
December 2, 2023 @ 01:01 AM
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Ellis McCool
Ellis McCool 6'2" | PF | 2024
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Sarah Gordon
Sarah Gordon 5'11" | PF | 2025
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Jill Gaylard
Jill Gaylard 5'4" | PG | 2025
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One of the best teams in the state in Vestavia Hills High School took on a strong Homewood Patriots team. Vestavia was able to comfortable take down the Patriots in a 58-30 win.

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Sarah Gordon

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Vestavia Hills Battles Homewood High School
Sarah Gordon , one of the clear cut best players in the state, did her thing per usual....
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Jill Gaylard

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Vestavia Hills
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Vestavia Hills Battles Homewood High School
Jill Gaylord was all over the place in Vestavia’s victory. Gaylord finished with 11 points, 7 rebounds, and...
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Ellis McCool Ellis McCool Ellis McCool 6'2" | PF Homewood | 2024 AL

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