HMS eighth grade football wins Metro-South

The Homewood Middle School eighth grade football team won the 2012 Metro-South Middle School divisional championship. The team went undefeated in the division by beating Pizitz, Hewitt Trussville, Liberty Park, Mountain Brook, Clay Chalkville and Thompson Middle Schools. The Patriot offense scored a combined 142 points during the eight-game season.

“It’s a competitive environment these young players are involved in,” Coach Robbie Gibbons said. “Our coaches and players love the support received from everyone. It was a fun and exciting season.”

Team Scholastic winners were Andrew Cleveland, Chandler Harris, Trey Sims and Elliott Yacu. Team Captains were Antarius Syrus Dumas and Imani Dumas. Riley Meeks Mitchell, Chestin Jones, Malik Cunningham, received the Patriot Award.