Weaver (AL – Tuesday girls): Weavers scores third win after a 23-day layoff, Piedmont and JCA use quick starts to win games.
THURSDAY’S GAMES
Cherokee County 80, Cleburne County 10.
Handley 42, Callaway (Ga.) 38
Jacksonville Christian 60, Faith Christian Fort
Jefferson Christian 40, Ragland32
Moody 49, Alexandria 46
Piedmont 60, Wellborn 22,
Pleasant Valley 52, Cedar Bluff 43
Weaver 51, Saks 41
Horseshoe Bend in Randolph County
Ohatchee at Hokes Bluff
Pell City in White Plains
Al Muskewitz
It was easy to imagine that the Weaver girls wouldn’t have played since Christmas and would be a little rusty against Saks on Thursday night.
Although it had been 23 days since Lady Bearcats last played they appeared more relaxed than rusty and showed good ball movement at times. They won 51-41.
They beat the Calhoun County Tournament seeded teams to win all three.
Jamie Burns, Weaver coach, said that he was happy with how the team came out. “We played hard, played aggressively, hustled, and we never gave up on them, so that was something I was pleased about.
“I felt that there were times when they could have been more greedy, a bit more aggressive. In the locker room, I had to remind them that they have to want it. You can’t win if nobody shows up.
They wanted it more at the end of the game. They worked hard and didn’t give in, and they were deserving to win. They did a great job.”
Madison Atchley started the Lady Bearcats (3-13), with the game’s opening bucket and a late-in the first quarter 3-pointer. Aaliyah Marks led the team with 23 points. In the second half, Aaliyah Marks had 14 points.
Marks was praised by Burns for “She did well tonight,” she said. She has shown great improvement in her game since the start of the season.
She played well. They didn’t get in her heads. She was mentally tough tonight, and that’s what she needs to do every night. I have seen her grow and develop with each game and demonstrate more mental toughness.
Alonna Crews, Madison Turner, and Sania Angel kept the Lady Wildcats in the game. Angel scored a team record 15 points while Turner and Crews each had 12.
SAKS (1-6) – Savannah Walker 1 0-0 2, Deihanna Taylor 0 0-0 0, Sania Angel 6 3-5 15, Madison Turner 6 0-5 12, Alayah Christopher 0 0-2 0, Jada Foster 0 0-0 0, Alonna Crews 6 0-2 12, Camrie Denham 0 0-0 0, Monterria Christopher 0 0-0 0, Kennedy Robinson 0 0-0 0, Lizoria Ferrell 0 0-0 0. Totals 19 3-14 41.
WEAVER (3-13). – Annalynna Canchucaja (0 0-0 0, Erionna Richard 3-2-9 8, D.J. Gibbs 5-2-8 12, Ellamae Kane 0-1 0, Alayia Da’Ambrosia 1 0-0 0, Mckenley Davies 0-1 1, Madison Atchley 9 5-7 23, Madison Atchley 3 2-7 7, Madison Atchley 3 2-3 7, Iyanna Wright 1 0-0 0, Josselyn Mazanii 0-0-0 0. Totals 20 10-30 51.
Saks 4 10 12 15 – 41
Weaver 8 13 18 12 12 – 51
3-point goals: Weaver 1 (Atchley). Fouled out by Turner, Kines. Total fouls: Saks 21, Weaver 17. Officials: Taylor, Merritt, Barber.
WELLBORN 22, Ava Pope made four 3-pointers, scoring 19 points. Lele Ridley scored 14 as the Lady Bulldogs moved to 4-0. Pope had six assists, five steals, Ridley had seven rebound and four steals and Jaycee Glover had five assists and five stoles. Wellborn was led by Anna Odom with 14 points.
WELLBORN (3-14). – Taniya Traylor 0 0-0 0 Destiny Benefield 0 0-0 0 Libby Smith 0 0-2 0 Brooke Singleton 0 0-0 0 Makaiyah Amberson 0 0-0 0 Hannah Grubbs 0 0-0 0 Maci Maxwell 0 0-0 0. Totals 10 0-3 22.
PIEDMONT (10-5) – Armoni Perry 0 0-0 0, Ava Pope 7 1-2 19, Josie Young 3 0-1 8, Rylie Anne Holbrooks 1 0-0 3, Jaycee Glover 2 0-0 4, Lele Ridley 4 6-11 14, Cayla Brothers 3 1-5 7, Melanie Studdard 0 0-0 0, Jenna Duke 0 0-0 0, Carson Young 1 0-0 2, Gracie Haugher 0 0-0 0, Morgan Studdard 1 0-0 3, Hannah Kate Barber 0 0-0 0. Totals22 8-19 60.
Wellborn 6 9 2 – 22
Piedmont 13 20 13 13 13 – 60
3-point goals: Wellborn 2, (Odom 2); Piedmont 8, (Pope 4, J. Young 2, Holbrooks, Mo. Studdard). Rebounds Piedmont 24 (Ridley 7 Brothers 5). Total fouls: Wellborn 14, Piedmont 9.
JACKSONVILLE CHRISTIAN60, FAITH CHRISTIAN40: With one of their fastest starts this season, the Lady Thunder took over the game, jumping to a 26-7 lead after the first quarter.
Katy Bryant, JCA coach, stated that “we just pressed for the first quarter really well.” “Faith may not be in our area this season, but they are always one of our rivals, so the team was still motivated and excited to play.”
The Lady Thunder managed to score five double-digit scorers thanks to their quick start. Kara Grace was the star with 13 points and 14 boards. Rebekah Carter scored 12 points, grabbed eight rebounds, had seven assists, and was able to steal five times. Erin Prater scored 11 points, grabbed six rebounds, and had five steals. Kirsten Walker and Addy Lee each had 11 points.
Bryant said, “This really is an excellent group of girls,” after returning to the bench from maternity leave to have her second child. They are fun to be with and work hard.
“It’s not hard to believe that so many people have questioned why this year I returned. They don’t know that I have been coaching seniors all my coaching career. They are like my children, so I treat them the same way. “I’m thankful that I have the opportunity to be back this year.”
FAITH (2-10) – Anna Kate Robertson 0-2-5, Ally Folsom 3-8-12 15, Joelle Tillery 1 2-4 2, Emma Shaw 0-2 2, Cheyenne Rice 0-2 2, Serenity Pace 4-8 0-0 8, Maya Montgomery 1 0-0 0. Totals 12 12-20 40.
JCA (10-5) – Katie Beth Hudson 1 0-1 2, Addy Lee 4 2-2 11, Rebekah Carter 3 6-8 12, Erin Prater 4 1-2 11, Kara Grace 4 5-12 13, Carlie Chesson 0 0-2 0, Kirsten Walker 5 0-0 11, Riley Sanders 0 0-0 0, Taylor Cash 0 0-3 0, Payten Walker 0 0-2 0. Totals 21 14-30 60.
Faith 7 8 8 17-40
JCA 26 9 14 11 -60
3-point goals: Faith 4 – Robertson, Folsom and Shaw 2; JCA 4 – Lee, Prater 2, Walker Rebounds: JCA 38 (Grace 14, Carter 8). Total fouls Faith 20, JCA 13.
