Countdown to kickoff: Charlie Taaffe returns as heartbeat of offense

Sports July 20, 2026 10:15 PM The countdown to the high school football season is on, with July 21 marking 30 days until the season kicks off. Vestavia Hills will play on the first day of AHSAA competition, as the Rebels will take on Parker on Aug. 20. As kickoff approaches over the coming weeks, Vestavia Voice and Under the Lights will be counting down the days until the season begins. Senior Charlie Taaffe returns for his fourth year in the Vestavia Hills football program this fall after throwing for 1,592 yards and 12 touchdowns on 112-of-180 passing a season...