Vestavia Hills starts fast, ousts No. 3 Mary G. Montgomery in 7A

Charlie Taaffe accounted for four touchdowns, including three rushing scores, to lead Vestavia Hills over No. 3-ranked Mary G. Montgomery 42-21 in the first round of the 7A playoffs Thursday night at ES Grider field.

Taaffe scored on runs of 1, 2 and 18 yards.