Photo by Hilary Ross.
0412 Spartan Shootout
The MBHS Boys’ Soccer team participated in the 2012 Lakeshore Shootout, one of the largest high school varsity soccer tournaments in the Southeast hosted by Spain Park High School at many local venues. Celebrating its 20th year, the tournament registered 32 boys’ teams from every corner of Alabama and divided them into two divisions. The following weekend, 24 girls’ teams competed.
In match play, MBHS defeated Trinity-Montgomery 2-0, Collinsville 1-0 and East Limestone, 2-1 to advance to the semi-finals against Pelham. During a blinding rain storm, the Spartans defeated Pelham, 3-0, to earn a spot in the finals against Arab. With rain continuing to pour, MBHS held off a tenacious Arab team, 2-1, to claim the championship in their Lakeshore Shootout division.
Michael Waldrum was named Tournament MVP, Reid Grant was named Defensive MVP, and they were joined by Nick Gravlee on the All Tournament team. Head Coach Joe Webb and Assistant Coach Aaron Oseas oversee the boys’ soccer program.
