Spartans Capture Back-To-Back State Titles

BIRMINGHAM, AL - From the moment Mountain Brook stepped on the court in Saturday's state basketball final against McGill-Toolen, it was apparent that the Spartans were the superior team.

Mountain Brook built an early lead on the strength of tough defense and the sharp shooting of Sean Elmore, who ended up draining five three-pointers in the game, as the Spartans downed McGill-Toolen 73-49 to win it's second straight state championship, and it's fourth overall.

The Spartans led by 21 points at the half, and dominated the game in the same fashion they have dominated the entire season. Trendon Watford, considered by many to be the state's best player, finished the game with 23 points and 12 rebounds. He was named the tournament MVP.

Mountain Brook finished the season 32-4 and with Watford returning next season, should be the favorite to win the 7A championship again. The Spartans have built an unlikely basketball dynasty in the last 10 years, reaching the finals five times in the last six years.