Hoover Residents Make Marching Band At Jacksonville State

JACKSONVILLE, AL — When the Jacksonville State University kicks off its football season in February, the school's award-winning marching band, the Marching Southerners, will include four Hoover residents.

Due to the pandemic, the Ohio Valley Conference moved football season to the spring. JSU was allowed, however, to play four non-conference games in the fall. The Southerners performed at the university's sole home football game on Oct. 10.

Hoover residents who will take the field for the Southerners in February:

• Omie Crockett; Alto Sax section
• Antonio Grassi; Baritone/Euphonium section
• Sarah Schultz; Mellophone section
• Toney Vaughn; Trumpet section

This spring, they will perform at the three home games on the schedule:

• Feb. 28, Tennessee Tech, 3 p.m.
• March 21, Southeast Missouri, 2 p.m.
• March 28, Austin Peay, 2 p.m.