Every day for the past two weeks Ohatchee girls basketball coach Bryant Ginn has set aside the last few minutes of practice to go over end-game scenarios, knowing theyd come in handy at some point during the season and he wanted his girls prepared for when it did. "I'm trying to tell her just to shoot it. The Raiders trailed 17-11 after the first quarter and just 32-27 at halftime. Xaionna Whitfield ateempts a three-point shot against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 10 Donoho 50, No. 0:36. 10 Jacksonville Christian vs. No. Spring Garden vs. Hokes Bluff, 7:30 p.m. County Basketball Tournament: Jax State: Feb. 26: Baseball Seeding: Wellborn: March 3-8: County Baseball Tournament: Choccolocco Park/JSU: April 1: Soccer/Softball Seeding: Wellborn: As the teams continued to fight in the fourth, White Plains Braeton Moran connected on two 3-pointers to help extend the Wildcats lead and eventually clinch the victory. 21 (at JSU)No. Camren Johnson passes to a teammate against Saks in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Piedmont 49, Donoho 25PIEDMONT Ava Pope 3 0-0 8, Emma G. Todd 0 0-0 0, Whitney McFry 0 0-0 0, Jaycee Glover 1 0-0 2, Lele Ridley 10 4-9 24, Hannah Barrbee 1 0-0 2, Armani Perry 2 0-4 4, Jenna Calvert 0 0-0 0, Sarah Goss 0 0-0 0, Gravie Naugherr 0 0-0 0, ZHayla Walker 3 3-5 9. CALHOUN COUNTY BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BOYS BRACKET Friday, Jan. 14 No. Mondays games Well come back on Thursday ready to go.. "I subbed earlier today than normal because I've been telling these girls that they need the opportunity to get in and play. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. For East Alabama Sports Today. access for current print subscribers. 12 Ohatchee vs. No. 6 White Plains, 4:30 p.m. No. 3 Alexandria vs. No. 7 Alexandria (2-4, 0-1) vs. No. We battled and fought as long as we could.. Greenforest 67. Pete Mathews Coliseum was hopping with action Monday with 8 games played in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament. Kayley Kirk had a big game for the Lady Panthers. "A lot of the time, I don't sub early," Ridley said. Perry is a junior who made third-team All-Calhoun County a year ago. Youve got to give them a lot of credit.. 7 Weaver (4-2, 2-1) vs. No. Its just who they are and they do it well. You have permission to edit this article. The fast start allowed Ridley to unload the bench early. 1 seed the entire five years Ive been at Oxford and I think theyve earned that respect.Anniston is a very established program. We weren't boxing out. Weaver senior Dawson Brooks scored a game-high 13 points on Monday, while fellow senior Zack Garner grabbed at least a game-high 12 rebounds to go along with four points of his own. Totals 22 8-17Ohatchee2524151678Donoho1020521563-point goals: Ohatchee 7 (Foushee, Higgins, B. Hollis, Pesnell 3, Thomas); Donoho 4 (Williamson 3, Steed). Brown nominated his team without opposition. We have nine and we pretty well play all of them. Cooper Martin fights off Oxford defenders in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. I had to try to settle her down because she makes us go.". Thank you for choosing EASportsToday.com "Your Ultimate News Source for Local Sports". 11 Jacksonville Christian 70, No. R6 #4 King's Ridge . Semifinals, 6 p.m. Winds light and variable. JCA's Cameron Moses looks to get off a three-pointer against White Plains in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. They needed to do it in a gym with a lot of people watching them, which is good.". Officials: Tillery, Baker, Smith. Its a big deal for our players, Van Meter said. Fleet-footed Alexandria guard Jordyn Walker led the way early, as she had 15 of her game-high 17 points in the first half. "Give it to White Plains," Bennett said. Faith Christians Yashua Arevalo and Carson Harris scored 16 and 11 points, respectively, in the victory. We enjoy running and we enjoy playing fast and a couple of those guys that play above the rim, they enjoy that, Buzan said. ZJ Rosario scored 10 points for the Wildcats. Donoho senior Drew Williamson scored a team-high 21 points. Southside 51, Jacksonville 24 From late in the third quarter to the final buzzer, the Cubs outscored Saks 12-1, with bench players carrying the load. Anniston's Jayda Fomby heads upcourt against Pleasant Valley in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 4 Anniston vs. No. 5 Piedmont. Low 41F. She wants to win.". These kids play all the sports together and they love each other and they work hard. (All games played Tuesday and Wednesday) Division I Boys. 21Cherokee County TournamentGirls championship, 6 p.m.Boys championship, 7:30 p.m.Talladega County TournamentGirls super championship, 6 p.m.Boys super championship, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16Alexandria in Dick Clem Invitational, Bob Jones, Jan. 17Pell City, Saks at AlexandriaPiedmont, Susan Moore at WeaverWhite Plains at OhatcheeClass 4A Duals Semifinals at Ranburne, Jan. 19Cleburne County, Lincoln at OxfordSaks, Southeastern at Susan MooreWellborn, White Plains, Dora at WeaverGirls State Tournament, Thompson, Jan. 20Oxford in Jeremy Ragsdale Invitational, OdenvilleState Duals and Girls Finals, Birmingham, Jan. 21Alexandria in Donnie Belser Tournament, SaksOxford in Jeremy Ragsdale Invitational, Odenville, You must be logged in to post a comment Thats just about normal for her, said Pleasant Valley head coach Colton Morris, whose team has won eight straight. Saturdays Games Last season at Pete Mathews Coliseum on the Jacksonville State campus, Oxford won the Calhoun County basketball tournament, ending Anniston's run of five straight titles. Two of Pesnells 3s came the old-fashioned way a basket and a free throw and the other two came from behind the arc. We were kind of nervous, but we were mostly prepared.. Either way were going to continue to work hard, its the kind of work we have to do based on how we start this out. 11 Jacksonville Christian 45, No. Donoho made a brief run at the Bulldogs in the third quarter, when Victoria ONeill scored five straight points to trim Piedmonts lead to 30-17, but the Bulldogs had more than enough to hold on for their third straight victory. Saks 44, Weaver 30:Weaver senior Jackson Williams drained a 3-pointer in the final six seconds of the first half to give the Bearcats a slim lead. Updated: December 18, 2020. He finished with a career-high 25 points. You have permission to edit this article. 4 Anniston vs. No. What they dont know is I had a starter missing when we played Handley and you knew the situation about the buses and all. "I tell the girls all the time that we're not a comeback team. First Team. She did find one thing she liked, however. 14 Wellborn 31, No. OHATCHEE (0-1) Tabi Davidson 0 0-0 0, Whitney McFry 3 1-2 8, Mia Waters 0 3-4 3, Priestly Davis 0 1-2 1, Kiana Garber 0 0-0 0, Jorda Crook 7 7-14 21, Lindsey Zurchin 1 0-0 3, Alyssa Davis 3 0-0 6. That put Anniston up 30-14, and the Bulldogs never led by less than 16 points the rest of the way. She got the start because of injury. 9 Saks, 3 p.m.No. This service allows you continued access past our online paywall for the duration of your subscription. 3-point goals: Cherokee Co. 2 (Johnson, Garmany); Ohatchee 2 (McFry, Barchin). 11 Pleasant Valley 68, No. Fomby managed 13 points, with nine coming early in the fourth quarter as Anniston stretched a 16-point lead to 24. He scored 18 of his game-high 25 points in the second half to secure No. Justice Woods makes a steal against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. "It wasn't because we were playing real well offensively. 7 Faith Christian 65, No. "She's just a 10th-grader," Anniston coach Eddie Bullock said. I knew what the circumstances were.Oxford coach Melissa Bennett might have debated stronger if her team had beaten Spring Garden for the second time this season Thursday night. Streeter finished with 10 points. 2022 Football schedules. SOUTHSIDE 51, JACKSONVILLE 24 6 Jacksonville 67, No. Purchase an online subscription to our website for $7.99 a month with automatic renewal or purchase a full year subscription for only $69.99 with automatic renewal. Faith Christian bench celebrate a big play against Oxford in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. "We threw that at the girls, and I thought they did a really good job responding to that, adjusting to that. Jayden Lewis goes for a dunk against Faith Christian in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 7 Pleasant Valley 53, No. The Lady Warriors finally ended their free throw drought when Audrey Haygood hit a pair to make it 44-41. 8 Jacksonville Christian 52, No. Whitney McFry went to the line with 5.2 seconds left in hopes of getting the Lady Indians closer. It was such a bad experience she missed that entire 2020-21 season she was reluctant to return to the Champions floor and was noticeably uncomfortable playing Oxford again in last years tournament opener. 1 based on the results of some common opponents.Turned out that didnt matter either.Both Anniston teams were installed as the favorite in their respective brackets when the coaches met at Saks to seed the field Friday a month before the tournament is scheduled to open.Its the first time since 2012 the same school holds the No. White Plains student section cheers on their team in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 4 Ohatchee (5-4, 1-3) vs. Piedmont/Pleasant Valley/JCA, 4 p.m.No. Heading into the final quarter of play, White Plains had a tight 43-41 lead. The Raiders (11-4) had won eight in a row and already had played a game on the Pete Mathews Coliseum floor when they won a first-round game Monday. 4 Jacksonville (4-4, 1-0) vs. Piedmont/Weaver/Ohatchee, 8 p.m.Jan. 12 Ohatchee 63, No. 5 Alexandria, 6 p.m. No. Caden Johnson dunks against Saks in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. That put Anniston up 30-14, and the Bulldogs never led by less than 16 points the rest of the way. Perry took control in the third quarter when she sank three straight 3-pointers to wrap around two free throws from Pleasant Valley's Macey Roper. Totals 17 8-22 44. 2 Oxford (8-2, 1-0) vs. Alexandria-Pleasant Valley winner, 8 p.m.Jan. "We've been having slow starts lately in the last four or five ballgames," Ridley said. Final. 5 Piedmont (3-2, 2-0) vs. Weaver-Ohatchee winner, 4 p.m.No. When Jacksonvilles Ashley Grant banked in a 3-pointer from just inside the midcourt line at the first quarter buzzer, it was the first field goal they had allowed since the second quarter of Fridays 46-6 win over Hokes Bluff. The Lady Warriors helped by missing a parade of free throws down the stretch that would have extended the lead. Drake Kucharik - Loganville Christian. Lamya McGrue heads to the basket against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 3-point goals: Jacksonville 5-26 (Grant 4-14, Hardy 1-2, Phillips 0-1, Prothro 0-1, Swain 0-3, Lozano 0-4, Sanders 0-1); Southside 3-14 (M. Shaw 3-6, Yancey 0-1, Brooks 0-2, Lewis 0-1, Davis 0-1, Marble 0-2, Hughes 0-1). Champions Girls Thanksgiving Classic 1 team in the event.Turns out he didnt have to.At 10-1 going into Saturdays final game of 2020 the Bulldogs are following the county systems lead of shuttering competition until Jan. 1 he was comfortable about his team deserving to be the tournament favorite.By the same token, Anniston girls coach Eddie Bullock might have been in for a debate. 7 White Plains 66, vs. No. It's a great community event," Bennett said. In the past, teams were prohibited from playing any outside games during the week of the county basketball tournament.The top four seeds on the boys side are Anniston, Oxford, White Plains and Jacksonville. White Plains got 11 points from Isabella Higgins and five from Addison Bradley. 9 White Plains 60, No. La'mya McGrue, the offensive MVP of last year's tournament, managed 13 of her 15 points after intermission. ALEXANDRIA (0-1) Jordyn Walker 4 5-9 14, Kirsten Heathcock 1 1-2 3, Jill Cockrell 2 0-0 6, Cassidy Hartsfield 1 0-0 3, Charlee Parris 1 0-0 2, Kailey Dickerson 0 0-2 0, Sumira Duncan 1 0-2 2, Makayla Brewster 0 1-2 1. Jim Calhoun, who surpassed 900 career victories last season and led the University of St. Joseph to the GNAC championship in the program's second year in existence, plans to coach in 2020-21. Plenty of players wearing Alexandria uniforms got to play a lot Monday, but that's the Cubs way. But when I shot it, the girls they were behind me and the girl in front of me hit my hand.