Brooks Family: 3 Coaches, 3 Games, 1 Legacy

0:00Richie Brooks has coached baseball at Benjamin Russell High School in Outzander City for 34 years, and all three of his sons followed right in. His footsteps into coaching, the oldest 30-year-old Caleb, leads the team at Pike Road High School. Middle Sun Connor, 27, handles pitching for James Clements High, and the youngest, 23-year-old Cade, does the same at Gaston State, Community College. These guys all played under their dad, back in the day, and now the family's got a packed schedule. Today, weather-holding, Richie, Caleb, and Connor each face double-header playoff games. Richie squad hits to Spain part for Class 6A action. Caleb's Pike Road takes on Chelsea, and Connor's James Clements hosts Hewitt Trustville Inn, Class 7A. Debbie Brooks, the family anchor, stays glued to the Game Changer app, tracking every pitch and score for her crew. The sons say their dad's lessons stick with them, spotting those familiar coaching traits while carving their own paths.

1:00Still, the vibe is pure support, no matter who advances. Cade's wrapping up at Gaston State this weekend against Coastal Alabama South, but the playoff buzz has everyone chatting on the phone, hyped for. Deep runs. Across the state, the Brooks crew hits three different ball-parks today, keeping at three-decade family legacy swinging strong. You've been listening to Birmingham News today, AI-powered local news.