Basketball

HHS varsity teams capture area wins over Fayette

Ben Lowman makes good on a two-point jump shot.

Ben Lowman makes good on a two-point jump shot.

HALEYVILLE - It was three wins for the Haleyville High School Lions Friday, Jan. 18, with the junior varsity boys, varsity girls and boys all taking wins over area opponent Fayette.
In the varsity girls game, Haleyville won 60-36. Alli Temple lead the scoring for the Lady Lions, putting in half the points with 30, followed by Catie Aldridge with 12; Reagan Kutis added 3 points; McKenzee Reid, 2; Tesley Callahan 4 and Molly Gilbert 9.

Haleyville teams win area games over Curry

Rusty Frost comes down with a rebound for the HHS Lions. He had 7 rebounds on the night.

Rusty Frost comes down with a rebound for the HHS Lions. He had 7 rebounds on the night.

HALEYVILLE - It was a big night for the Haleyville High School, winning all four games against area opponent Curry. The junior varsity girls and boys won, as well as the varsity teams at home.
HHS’ varsity girls took the lead in the first quarter and never looked back, winning 50-31. The varsity boys did the same, taking a 46-30 victory.
Scores by quarter in the girls game were: 11-7, 25-10, 40-19 and 50-31. Scoring for the Lady Lions were: Alli Temple 20; Catie Aldridge 16; Ashton McCullar 7; Molly Gilbert 3; Reagan Kutis and Kaitlyn Mobley 2 each.

MHS, WCHS split games

Emma Fincher (22) and Brenna Wakefield for the WCHS Lady Jackets go after control of the ball. Also shown are Jessie Woodard (34) for Meek and Samantha Marcum (20) for the WCHS Lady Jackets.

Emma Fincher (22) and Brenna Wakefield for the WCHS Lady Jackets go after control of the ball. Also shown are Jessie Woodard (34) for Meek and Samantha Marcum (20) for the WCHS Lady Jackets.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Meek High School Tigers and the Winston County Lady Yellow Jackets were the winners Friday, Jan. 11, at Winston County High School.
The Lady Jackets won by a score of 48 to 27, leading all four quarters. Scoring by quarters went 14-12, 22-17, 35-25 and 48-27.

Winston County Yellow Jackets slam Falkville

Austin Owens puts in two for the Jackets.

Austin Owens puts in two for the Jackets.

DOUBLE SPRINGS - The Winston County Yellow Jackets took a commanding win over Falkville Friday, Dec. 28, in action at Winston County High School, winning 65-14.
The Jackets expanded a 9-4 lead in the first quarter to 43-9 at halftime. By the end of the third period, WCHS was ahead 56-14. The Jackets held Falkville scoreless in the final period of play.
Scoring for the Jackets included: Austin Owens 5; Cade Hendrix 3; Zachary Wright 6; Brooks Bonds 7; Cade Taylor 23; Johnny Key 4; Jarrett Bailey 4; Ethan Moore 8; Hunter Hood 2; Nathaniel Gurley 3.

Lions split area games with Fayette

Alli Temple, leading scorer for the Lady Lions with 26 points, puts up a jump shot.

Alli Temple, leading scorer for the Lady Lions with 26 points, puts up a jump shot.

FAYETTE - The Haleyville Lady Lions took a big area win Friday night, Jan. 4, against the Fayette Lady Tigers by a score of 57-26. The Lady Lions were in charge from the start, leading all four periods. Scoring for HHS include: Reagan Kutis 11; Ashton McCullar 7; Alli Temple 26; Tesley Callahan 5; Molly Gilbert 2; Catie Aldridge 3, Kaitlyn Mobley 3.
The Haleyville Lions lost a close one to Fayette in the final game of the night, 36-34.

Scores 1,000 points

Brandon Green, a sophomore on the Phillips High School varsity basketball team, hit the 1,000 career point mark the third game of this season, while playing Belgreen.That is a rare accomplishment for a 10th grader so early into the season. He is pictured with his coach Scott Veal, who presented the 1,000 points basketball. Brandon is the son of Daniel and Kesha Green.

Brandon Green, a sophomore on the Phillips High School varsity basketball team, hit the 1,000 career point mark the third game of this season, while playing Belgreen. That is a rare accomplishment for a 10th grader so early into the season. He is pictured with his coach Scott Veal, who presented the 1,000 points basketball. Brandon is the son of Daniel and Kesha Green.

Blanton surpasses most points scored record

Thursday night, Dec. 20, senior Saige Blanton finished her night with 21 points, 17 rebounds and 6 steals. The game points brought her to 1,500 career points at Winston County High School, breaking the school record of 1,446. She broke the record against St. Bernard Prep on Thursday, Dec 13. Blanton was presented a game ball between the WCHS v. Lynn’s girls and boys games. She is pictured with her coach Becky Cobb.

Thursday night, Dec. 20, senior Saige Blanton finished her night with 21 points, 17 rebounds and 6 steals. The game points brought her to 1,500 career points at Winston County High School, breaking the school record of 1,446. She broke the record against St. Bernard Prep on Thursday, Dec 13. Blanton was presented a game ball between the WCHS v. Lynn’s girls and boys games. She is pictured with her coach Becky Cobb.

DOUBLE SPRINGS -Winston County Lady Yellow Jacket basketball coach Becky Cobb presented senior player Saige Blanton with a game ball for surpassing the most points scored record at the school. The ball was presented just after the girls game with Lynn Thursday, Dec. 20, but she broke the record of 1,446 during the Dec. 13 game with St. Bernard.
Blanton finished Thursday night against Lynn with 21 points, 17 rebounds and 6 steals, which gave her 1,500 points.

Lynn beats Meek as final buzzer sounds; MHS girls win 42-26

LHS leading scorer Noah Jackson goes to the hoop, with Chris Clark shown for Meek.

LHS leading scorer Noah Jackson goes to the hoop, with Chris Clark shown for Meek.

LYNN - Lance Harris tipped in a layup as the final buzzer sounded Monday, Dec. 17, to win 51-49 over the visiting Meek Tigers. The Meek Lady Tigers won by a score of 42-26 over the LHS Lady Bears.
Lynn led most of the game, but Meek kept chipping away to take a one point lead late in the third period. LHS quickly regained the lead. With 14 seconds showing on the clock, the score was tied at 49, with Lynn capturing the last second win.

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