Anniston – Tuesday Girls: Anniston’s girls are just enough to defeat White Plains; Cleburne County’s Brown reaches 1,500 career points and more
TUESDAY’S GIRLS GAMES
Anniston 42, White Plains38
Cherokee County 55, Jacksonville 41
Cleburne County 56. Munford 35
Clay Central 51, Horseshoe Bend 47
Glencoe 51, Alexandria 45
Piedmont 55, Weaver 24-
Pleasant Valley 60, Coosa Christ 33
Saks 42, Wellborn 29
Sand Rock 71; Fyffe 33
Southside 46, Talladega 37
Spring Garden 76, Jacksonville Christian 35
Westbrook Christian 50, Hokes Bluff 42
Woodland 48, Randolph County 31
Al Muskewitz
Eddie Bullock was not far from being the worst of it all, as no one could have told him.
After White Plains beat him 42 to 38 Tuesday night, he declared that “we escaped”. “I told my children they were gonna make me go back and force me to take blood pressure medication.”
Bullock’s inexperienced, athletic team began the game in the way many expected. They quickly took a large lead and quickly regained control. White Plains pulled within two and then lost nine of their last possessions. They were now seven behind at the half-time break.
The Lady Wildcats were able to protect the ball more effectively in the second half and increased the pressure. They were able to get back within two minutes several times, including in the final nine and a quarter minutes.
Bullock stated, “They worked hard and their energy was what gave them a chance.” “We have some players that are still learning and we need to make sure it’s right. White Plains was a tough team. They played like us and didn’t give up. They deserve my thanks.”
Bullock let out a deep sigh of relief while Matt Ford, White Plains coach, wondered what could have been.
After two Akayla Perry free throws it was a four point game. With 41 seconds remaining, the Lady Wildcats made two lazy entry passes to Bella Higgins which the Lady Dawgs rejected. It sealed White Plains fate. Perry was the leader with 19 points.
Ford was still thrilled with how his team performed against the county’s best.
He said, “They competed hard. I’m proud to them.” Hallie Williams (one of six girls who play normal) was the only one to play last year. She played meaningful minutes so they are still learning how to deal with pressure and such. I felt like we took a big step forward.
We turned it over a lot and we spotted them 10, because Coach Bullock does such an excellent job with his defense. They grew up and were able to protect the basketball well, but what was most important was that they competed.
Cooper Martin was instrumental in bringing White Plains back from an early deficit. She made two 3-pointers as well as nine of her team’s record 15 points. All of it was part of a 14-2 run by Cooper Martin that brought White Plains back to 18-16 in the second half.
Ford stated, “I believe there’s just no quit” in them. “This group, especially the (five) juniors, are just gritty. They are not afraid to stand tall.”
ANNISTON- Layla Tyus 6 3-4 19, Matasia Truss 1 0-0 0, Jada Foomby 1 4 2, Jenaysa Olson 0 1-2 1, TykeriaSmith 1 5-10 7, Kiara Thom 2 6-6 11. Totals 11 15-26 42.
WHITE PLAINS – Cooper Martin 5 2-4 15, Isabella Higgins 5 1-2 11, Abbie Dickeson 0 0-0 0, Hallie Williams 1 0-2 3, Addison Bradley 2 2-2 6, Braeton Moran 1 0-2 3, Cassidy Arnold 0 0-0 0. Totals 14 5-12 38.
Anniston 18 9 7 – 42
White Plains 9 – 14 5 – 38
Anniston 5, Perry 4, Thomas; White Plains 5, Martin 3, Williams, Moran. Bradley fouled out. Total fouls: Anniston 14, White Plains 20, Officials: Jarrett, Kelley, Howell.
CLEBURNE CoUNTY 56, MUNFORD35: Faith Brown scored 24 and reached the 1,500-point mark in her career during the Lady Tigers’ win. Brown reached the milestone with her fourth quarter bucket.
Hannah Turley scored 20 points for the Lady Tigers, along with four 3-pointers. In a second quarter of 22-2, Turley scored 10 points that gave the Lady Tigers control of the game. Brown scored eight points during that quarter.
MUNFORD Jamya Sistrunk 0 1-2 1 Alys Bishop 0 0-0 0 Ashtyn bishop 1 2-2 4 Faith Jacobs 0 0-0 2 Fantaza Calhoun 3 02-6 Lauryn Brewster 8 04 16 Totals 16 3-10 35.
CLEBURNE CoUNTY – Faith Brown 9 5-7 24 Makenzie Frames 0 0-0 3, Hannah Turley 7 2-2 20 Neveha Williams 0 0-0 4, Alivia Bod 0 0-0 0 Daylea Brewster 0 0-0 0 Macey East 0 0-0 0 Erin Brown 1 0-02, Lily Whatley 0 0-0 0 Kiera Henderson 0 1-2 1. Totals 20 10-14 56.
Munford 8 – 10 15 -35
Cleburne County 13-22 11 10 – 56
3-point goals: Cleburne County 6, (F. Brown and Frames, Turley 4) Total fouls: Munford 15, Cleburne County 15 Officials: Railey, Mallicoat, Winn.
PIEDMONT 55. WEAVER 24
WEAVER – Annalynna Canchucaja 1 2-2 7, Erionna Richmond 3-1 7, D.J. Gibbs 12-4 4, Ella Mae Kines 10-0 0, Alayia Da’Ambrosia 10-0 0, Iyanna Wright 3 1-2 7, D.J. Totals 9 5-9 24.
PIEDMONT – Armoni Perry 0 0-0 0, Ava Pope 4 0-0 11, Josie Young 1 0-0 3, Rylie Anne Holbrooks 0 0-0 0, Jaycee Glover 0 0-0 0, Lele Ridley 8 2-2 18, Cayla Brothers 1 5-6 7, Melanie Studdard 1 0-0 2, Jenna Duke 0 0-0 0, Carson Young 3 0-0 6, Gracie Naugher 3 0-0 8, Morgan Studdard 0 0-0 0, Hannah Kate Barber 0 0-0 0. Totals 21 7-8 55.
Weaver 4 4 10 – 24
Piedmont 8-22 13 12 – 55
3-point goals: Weaver 1 (Atchley); Piedmont 6 (Pope 3, J. Young, Naugher 2. Piedmont 39 (Pope 9 Ridley 10 Me. Studdard 7). Total fouls: Weaver 7, Piedmont 7. Officials: Hoffman, Wilson, Hollingsworth.
CHEROKEE COUNTY 55 JACKSONVILLE 40
CHEROKEE CoUNTY – EllleGarmany 4-12 2-13 12, Raechel Russell 4-9 1 0 12, Mary Hayes Johnson 5-12 10 0-2 10, Nevaeh Gadurgis 4-7 2 9 9, Vivian Connell 4-9 2-2 9, Deannia Starr 1-1 3 and Audrey Haygood 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 20-48 6-10 55.
JACKSONVILLE – Ashley Grant 7-21 2-3 18, Dee Prothro 5-8 0-1 10, Halaina Lozano 3-8 0-0 8, Mya Swain 2-5 0-0 4, Ontarriah Braxton 0-0 1-2 0, Alexis Phillips 0-2 0-0 0, Olivia Rowan 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 17-45 3-6 41.
Cherokee County 18 11 12 – 55
Jacksonville 8 3 14 16 – 41
3-point goals: Cherokee County 9-25 (Garmany 3-10; Russell 4-9; Johnson 0-3, Connell 2-3 and Givens 0-2), Jacksonville 4-21 (Grant 2, 12, Lozano 2-6 Swain 0-1, Phillips 0,2) Rebounds: Cherokee County 31 (Johnson 8 Gaidurgis 8, Jacksonville 25 (Prothro 8 Swain 7); Jacksonville 25. Total fouls: Cherokee County 7, Jacksonville 7.
SOUTHSIDE 46 TALLADEGA 37
TALLADEGA-Trinity Webb 5-10-10 Kailynn Williams 1-1 1, Houston Goins 21-2-7 Zae Cunningham 30-0 6, Makayala White 5-10 10, Jekeria Wilson 10-0 2. Totals 16 2-4 37.
SOUTHSIDE – Jovi Marble 0 0-0 0. Lexi Darnell 0 0-0 0. Emma Knowlton 1 0-0 2. SaraKate Yancey 3 1-2 6, Mallory Brooks 3-6 9, Laylah Davies 0 0- 0, GraceAnne Rose 3-6 10, Madison Shaw 6 5-8 19. Totals 15 11-17
Talladega 10 6 9 12 – 37
Southside 721 9 9 – 46
Talladega 3 (Goins 2 Wilson), Southside 5 (Yancey Brooks 2, Shaw 2). Fouled out by Webb and Cunningham. Total fouls: Talladega 17, Southside 11. Officials: Tinsley, Battles, Smith. Notes: Shaw scored 10 points in the second quarter, helping the Lady Panthers win.
