Get Involved With the Leeds Greenwave

Whether you are a student or a parent, the Leeds Greenwave is a great way to get involved in your community. Not only do you get to support your favorite high school sports, you also get to meet new friends and participate in events and activities.

High school volleyball

Currently, the Leeds Greenwave is in the midst of a three game winning streak and will soon make their way into the high school volleyball playoffs. With a new team and a new season, the senior leaders will be taking the lead in this year’s varsity matches. The Greenwave will be playing matches against the likes of Oneonta, Fultondale and Midfield and will certainly be in the hunt for the state championship in their home district.

The team is led by seniors Melina Rose and Briana McLaughlin, who have been involved with the Greenwave since they were in the 7th grade. The Golden Bears also benefited from a stellar performance from outside hitting machine Maddie Barnhart. While the team’s performance was mediocre in terms of passing and serving, they showed off their offensive acumen by tying their rivals at 24-24. The Green Wave will have their work cut out for them in the next two weeks as they face off against the Fultondale Golden Panthers and the Oneonta Panthers in the finals of the Mid-Atlantic Conference. The Green Wave will also be heading down to Birmingham, Alabama to compete in the AHSAA Volleyball Championships. It’s a long road ahead, but the Greenwave has a few exciting matches in the works. Hopefully, the seniors will lead the team into the state championships with a perfect record.

Athletics

Currently ranked as the 8th best team in Alabama, the Leeds Green Wave athletics will look to continue their undefeated streak this season. With the exception of a three-point loss to Pleasant Grove in the second round of the playoffs, the Green Wave are 6-0 in their region. They are also preparing for a trip to the AHSAA Final Four in the upcoming season.

Head Coach Ronnie Jackson is in his second year at Leeds. He is assisted by assistants such as Tucker Summers, Kavion Henderson and Chris Burge. They will look to improve on their 59-23 record from last year. Their defense is allowing 9 points a game, but will need to improve as they play against more talented skill players. The team’s offense is led by quarterback Conner Nelson, who is listed as a receiver, and running back Jeremiah Hunter, who has broken several long touchdowns this season.

The Moody Blue Devils are ranked as the third best team in Class 5A. They have a high-flying offensive attack. Their offense is averaging 49 points a game, but they have held four of their opponents to seven or fewer points. The team has scored at least 40 points in each of their three games this season.

They have a trip to the AHSAA Final four on the line in the upcoming season, and will need to keep an eye on the defense as well. The team’s offensive line is a solid group that is averaging 122 yards per game. The team’s defense is allowing 9.9 points a game in 2022.

Community involvement

Whether it is participating in the Youth Empowerment Program, or being in the Scholars Bowl, there are plenty of ways that Leeds students can be involved in their community. This is a great way to meet new people and make friends.

There are many different organizations that students can join, such as the FCCLA, the National Honor Society, the Dual Enrollment Program, or the Student Government Association. In addition, there are also several different extracurricular activities that students can get involved in, such as the Football Club, the Flag Football Team, or the yearbook. There are even special events that students can participate in, such as the annual Christmas Tree Lighting, which is hosted by the Leeds Area Chamber of Commerce.

During Veterans Day, members of the Knights of Columbus Leeds Council 5597 were present to read the names of the servicemen and women who fought for our country. The Leeds Police Department was also present, as well as the Leeds Fire Department. A large group of people gathered at the Memorial Park at noon, and Father Vu presided over the event.

The Leeds High School Greenwave, Casey Bailey, was a participant in this event. She is involved with several different school organizations, such as the Yearbook Club, the FCCLA, and the Student Government Association. She is also very active in her church, which is Valley View Baptist Church. She is a member of the mission committee, and is involved in several other church ministries.

Leeds High School has a 7-0 record, and is ranked #2 in the Alabama Sports Writers Association poll. Both teams met last season, and Leeds won a 33-19 game. This year, the Leeds High School Band will perform at the event, and Senator Dan Roberts will be the guest speaker at the luncheon. In addition, food trucks will be available starting around 5:00 pm.