9 White Plains 60, No. 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. Bowens Lady Panthers held their third straight opponent to less than 25 points. The Lady Warriors finally ended their free throw drought when Audrey Haygood hit a pair to make it 44-41. Over the final three minutes of the half, Jacksonville pushed its lead to 20 points with a 43-23 halftime lead. Photos: Oxford wins the Calhoun County Tournament Thats also the same year Anniston was last the No. The fast start allowed Ridley to unload the bench early. They shot 55 percent from the floor and everyone who got in the game scored. Akayla Perry had 10 points. Theyve given up at least 10 points in a quarter only once so far this season Saturdays third quarter. His 12 points helped the 12th-seeded Indians jump out to a 17-2 lead. We were able to put a lot of points on the boards, that always makes those look good early, Austin said. Fouled out: Doss, Walker, Heathcock. Kyle Smith led Pleasant Valley with 16 points. 1. 19ASD at DonohoFaith Christian at WestbrookHandley girls at RanburneCalhoun County TournamentGirls BracketSemifinals, 3 p.m.Semifinals, 6 p.m.Boys BracketSemifinals, 4:30 p.m.Semifinals, 7:30 p.m.Cherokee County TournamentGirls BracketSand Rock vs. Gaylesville, 6:30 p.m.Boys BracketCedar Bluff vs. Gaylesville, 8 p.m.Talladega County TournamentSmall School girls championship, 6 p.m.Small School boys championship, 7:30 p.m.Etowah County Tournament, GlencoeGirls BracketWest End-Gaston winner vs. Glencoe, 6:30 p.m.Boys BracketWest End-Gaston winner vs. Hokes Bluff, 8 p.m.Jan. 1 Oxford vs. No. Just a day removed from his 25-point performance against Donaho, Faith Christians Thomas Curlee matched his 25 points as he shot from all over the court. 20 (at JSU)No. Alexandria 57, Saks 18: The fifth-seeded Valley Cubs started fast, and that's precisely what head coach Craig Kiker wanted from his team in its county tournament opener. Madison Shaw added 15 points. 5 Oxford, 6 p.m. By Brant Locklier. It was transition after transition.. 5 Piedmont, 7:30 p.m. $7.99 We didnt run a whole lot of offense in the third quarter. Class A quarterfinals schedule. First Team. Yeah, (Handley) is one common opponent, but I dont think that takes away from their whole body of work.CALHOUN COUNTY BOYS BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT(Times TBA)(Overall, county records as of noon Dec. 18)Jan. 16 (at Saks HS)No. 4 Piedmont vs. No. Piedmont's Ava Pope heads to the basket against Wellborn in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Winds light and variable. On 2/16, the Calhoun County varsity basketball team lost their away playoff game against High Point Academy (Spartanburg, SC) by a score of 59-42. Pintos 14 points included a buzzer-beating 3-point heave to end the third quarter, and Bethel finished the night with 13 points. Oxford players what to enter the game against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 12 Bulldogs. Southside vs. Cherokee County, 6 p.m. Freshman Melanie Studdard got her first start and provided a lift for the Bulldogs in the post with her eight points. Montana Highfield 2-3 0-0 4, Maggie Reedy 1-4 0-0 2, Maggie Jarrett 3-6 0-1 6. 9 Faith Christian 76, No. 8 seeded Wildcats didnt waste any time taking full control in their 44-30 win over No. It's good for them some experience they need to run the offense. 11 Faith Christian 25, No. Brown nominated his team without opposition. Oxford defeated Anniston in the finals 56-38 to win the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews . 13 Pleasant Valley 50, No. La'mya McGrue, the offensive MVP of last year's tournament, managed 13 of her 15 points after intermission. I told her not to be nervous," Piedmont coach Terrace Ridley said. 11 Faith Christian (3-2, 0-1) vs. No. Anniston's Jayda Fomby heads upcourt against Pleasant Valley in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. She did find one thing she liked, however. Jan. 16Ashville at RaglandCedar Bluff at GaylesvilleCleburne County at RanburneRandolph County at Clay CentralCalhoun County TournamentGirls BracketPleasant Valley vs. Weaver, 9 a.m.Jacksonville Christian vs. White Plains, noonPiedmont vs. Wellborn, 3 p.m.Alexandria vs. Saks, 6 p.m.Boys BracketFaith Christian vs. Donoho, 10:30 a.m.Saks vs. Weaver, 1:30 p.m.White Plains vs. JCA-Wellborn, 4:30 p.m.Piedmont vs. Pleasant Grove Girls Thanksgiving Tournament She hit the first shot and missed the second, but Jorda Crook and Cherokee Countys Ella Garmany tied up the rebound with the possession arrow favoring Ohatchee. Weaver opened the third quarter scoring back-to-back early baskets cutting the margin to 25-16. Thank you for choosing EASportsToday.com "Your Ultimate News Source for Local Sports". The Lady Indians never led in the game, but had gotten close several times, but just when it looked they were about to get over the hump, theyd turn it over or otherwise come up empty and Cherokee County would pull back ahead. High 68F. "She's just a 10th-grader," Anniston coach Eddie Bullock said. third quarter, but Calhoun County then went on a 17-0 run in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to as few as three points, 58-55. Please make sure to come back to read more Calhoun County News. Calhoun's leadership career spans colleges and universities in the Northeast, from public, private, urban, suburban, small and large institutions with enrollments from 2,000 to more than 20,000 . 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. Faith Christian fans bemoan a tough play in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Xaionna Whitfield gets inside position to score against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Not only do the Golden Eagles defend and play above the rim, they also shoot the ball well. Pleasant Valley 53, Weaver 32: Macey Ropers 18 points led the way for Pleasant Valleys girls as they defeated Weaver in the Calhoun County tournament 9 a.m. game Monday. For Pleasant Valley, Laney Robinson had 13 points as she made four 3-pointers. Totals 8 5-10 21. It brought tears to my eyes because she's been down on herself because she wants to know how to score. Last year, thats all I could think about. WVSSAC Women's State Basketball Tournament Schedule This service allows you continued access past our online paywall for the duration of your subscription. for 30 days, Free for 30 days, Free The five-day, 28-game event kicks off March 7 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. For East Alabama Sports Today. "She really hasn't played competitive basketball since the sixth grade. I told her it's my job to teach her and show her how to score.". The reason we got the win is we just kept playing. Rebounds: Jacksonville 22 (Prothro 8); Southside 41 (Rose 9). Tournament Talking - Calhoun County Basketball Weaver's Kaden Gooden drives to the basket aginst Saks in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Election 2020; Business; Education; History; State; Nation & World; Special Reports; Sports. Junior Cooper Martin came out hot in the opening quarter hitting three three-pointers. But when I shot it, the girls they were behind me and the girl in front of me hit my hand. Pisgah at R1 #1 Irwin County. 8 Jacksonville Christian 52, No. These kids play all the sports together and they love each other and they work hard. Much of the second quarter was taken by the reserves. Noah Hicks - George Walton Academy. The Bulldogs didn't allow another point for the rest of the half. There was some discussion about Oxford challenging Anniston for the No. SOUTHSIDE 51, JACKSONVILLE 24 "The first time she did that spin-back and up-and-under, I was so pleased. 6 White Plains, 4:30 p.m. No. 22 (at JSU)Semifinals, 4 p.m., 8 p.m.Jan. 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: This week's schedule - E.A. Sports Today Dee Elston scored 12 points for Saks. Taylor, one of the teams three available seniors, led all scorers with 18 points. 2 Oxford vs. Alexandria-White Plains, 4:30 p.m. Semifinal: No. Saks guard Jakari Streeter heads upcourt against Weaver in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 5 Piedmont (4-3, 2-0) vs. Updated: December 18, 2020. That's the last time the Raiders had the advantage. With locations in Decatur and Huntsville, Alabama, Calhoun is the largest of the two-year institutions comprising The Alabama Community College System. Oxford cheerleaders have a good time in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Low 41F. 2020. Graceanne Rose led Southside with 16 points and nine rebounds. 6 Jacksonville, 3 p.m. No. That isn't always a given that a team will handle playing on a college floor like this. 2023 Calhoun County Basketball Tournament Day 2!Game 1: Weaver vs Pleasant ValleyGame 2: Donoho vs Faith ChristianGame 3: White Plains vs JCAGame 4: Weaver v. 6 Saks (2-0, 2-0) vs. Donoho-Wellborn winner, noonNo. Your current subscription does not provide access to this content. 6 White Plains 71, No. They stretched the lead out at the end of the second. November 3, 2022. JACKSONVILLE Ashley Grant poured in 32 points as Jacksonville's girls beat Faith Christian 67-25 in the Calhoun County tournament opener Friday night in Pete Mathews Coliseum. No. Heading into the final quarter of play, White Plains had a tight 43-41 lead. The Calhoun County Basketball Tournament and tournaments in Cherokee, Etowah and Talladega counties highlight the weekly high school schedule for teams in and around Calhoun County for the week of Jan. 16-21 . R6 #4 King's Ridge . They missed seven straight free throws between the 1:03 and 27 second mark and Ohatchee chipped away at the deficit. She went 10-for-10 from the field, hit two 3-pointers, and made both her free throws. 11 Jacksonville Christian 70, No. I do everything as if were down because thats the time youve got to be focused. Caden Johnson dunks against Saks in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Kiara Thomas made a basket, then Layla Tyus followed with another. Big floor, lots of lights, lots of people here. 2x MVC tournament ( 2019, 2020) MVC regular season (2023) Awards. Last year coming down there I was a nervous wreck, she said. Starting guard Jill Cockrell added eight. Calhoun County, AL - Here are the key dates and sites for the 2022-23 Calhoun County Tournament program; Wellborn is this year's host school. They trailed by eight with two minutes left and slowly worked their way back into it. 2 Anniston 53, No. By Al MuskewitzEast Alabama Sports TodayTorry Brown has never campaigned for a seeding at the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament meeting but Friday he was prepared to lobby hard for his Anniston boys team to be the No. 20 (at JSU)No. Jayden Lewis makes a steal against Faith Christian in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Calhoun County, AL Southside, Cherokee County, Spring Garden, Hokes Bluff advance in Champions Girls Tournament; Anniston wins Pleasant Grove opener 5 Piedmont (3-2, 2-0) vs. Weaver-Ohatchee winner, 4 p.m.No. 12 Ohatchee vs. No. And second half, I just told the guys if we keep this pressure on, there is no chance they keep making really tough shots, and they didnt.. JACKSONVILLE Jayda Fomby is just a 10th-grader, and in basketball years, she might be even younger than that. access for current print subscribers. 4-seeded Anniston and No. 11 Jacksonville Christian 45, No. 18Calhoun County TournamentGirls BracketOhatchee vs. Jacksonville, 3 p.m.Piedmont-Wellborn winner vs. Alexandria-Saks winner, 6 p.m.Boys BracketAlexandria vs. White Plains-JCA winner, 4:30 p.m.Anniston vs. Piedmont-Pleasant Valley winner, 7:30 p.m.Talladega County TournamentBig School Girls BracketSylacauga vs. Lincoln, 4:30 p.m.Talladega vs. Munford, 6 p.m.Big School Boys BracketTalladega vs. Lincoln, 7:30 p.m.Etowah County Tournament, GlencoeGirls BracketSardis-Hokes Bluff winner vs. Southside, 5:30 p.m.Boys BracketGlencoe-Southside winner vs. Sardis, 7 p.m.Jan. Region 8. Calhoun County, AL - Here are the brackets for the Calhoun County Tournament that starts Friday at Jacksonville State Skip to content Facebook Twitter Instagram Created by potrace 1.16, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2019 "We threw that at the girls, and I thought they did a really good job responding to that, adjusting to that. 3 Alexandria vs. No. E.A. The benefit of both teams being No. Even when the reserves got their chance to play, they kept the momentum going. Clear skies. 22 (at JSU)Semifinals, 2 p.m., 6 p.m.Jan. 13 Jacksonville Christian (1-4, 0-1), 4 p.m.Jan. 7 Pleasant Valley 32. 1 seeds in this year's Calhoun County Basketball Tournament won't be hitting the floor for the first time until the Wednesday of the tournament, but they will have to win three games in three days to claim the county's most prestigious crown. Youve got set a standard somewhere, but its up to them to what level. The game started tight as the seventh-seeded Raiders held an 11-8 lead over the Bearcats after the first quarter. 9 White Plains into submission in the first quarter, building a 17-0 lead and cruising from there. We got what we wanted, Ginn said. "I hope they play like that (Wednesday)," he said. Christian Hall and Jakari Streeter each scored seven in the win. Ridley said Studdard has been getting good minutes off the bench but had struggled to score much. The Northern Kentucky men's basketball program received multiple honors to end the regular season as the Horizon League announced its 2022-23 All-League awards on Monday afternoon . 3-point goals: Cherokee Co. 2 (Johnson, Garmany); Ohatchee 2 (McFry, Barchin). His two makes early in the first quarter helped keep White Plains in striking distance of the Thunder, which led 19-16 after the first eight minutes. 3 Alexandria vs. No. A slam by Cam Johnson got the Golden Eagles their first 10-point lead five minutes into the game at 13-3. (All games played Tuesday and Wednesday) Division I Boys. . Grant led Jacksonville with 16 points, but was the Lady Golden Eagles scorer in double figures. Total fouls: Jacksonville 14, Southside 14. ZJ Rosario scored 10 points for the Wildcats. Were pressing a lot and, trying to do something that I like to do football-wise, we switch it up alot defensively.. Piedmont's Jaycee Glover dribbles upcourt against Wellborn in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Perry is a junior who made third-team All-Calhoun County a year ago. With locations in Decatur and Huntsville, Alabama, Calhoun is the largest of the two-year institutions comprising The Alabama Community College System. - 32 teams qualified for the WVSSAC Women's State Basketball Tournament. Pleasant Valley extended its lead to 50-25 in the final period before subbing out their starters. 11 Faith Christian 25, No. Camren Johnson attempts a three point shot against Saks in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Freshman center Lele Ridley had a double-double in the first half with 12 points and 11 rebounds and she finished with a career-high 24 points, 16 rebounds and six blocked shots. 7 Pleasant Valley 53, No. All gates in the coliseum will be open to help promote social distancing.Typically, the tournament would be seeded Jan. 3. No. The guys were definitely energetic and ready to go. Mitchell County 46. Officials: Stringer, Whiteside, Caldwell. 10 Weaver 32, No. R6 #2 Mt. 9 White Plains 60, No. Top-seeded Oxford (12-10) pressed No. 1 Anniston (10-1, 1-0) vs. JCA-Faith winner, 4 p.m.No. 7 Pleasant Valley, 3 p.m. No. 6 White Plains, 4:30 p.m. No. Tyler Bell pushes the ball upcourt against Oxford in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Calhoun County 53. Jonathan Odam credited the Bulldogs defense for the second-half turnaround. Total fouls: Ranburne 11, Spring Garden 14. Boys Bracket Semifinals, 4:30 p.m. "It wasn't because we were playing real well offensively. That's the last time the Raiders had the advantage. "She really hasn't played competitive basketball since the sixth grade. 9 Jacksonville Christian (6-1, 3-0) vs. No. 8 Saks. We just figured they were going to key Jorda so we went somewhere else. 2 Oxford (8-2, 1-0) vs. Alexandria-Pleasant Valley winner, 8 p.m.Jan. White Plains student section cehhers on their team in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 8 Jacksonville Christian vs. No. Saks guard Deontae Elstontries to power by a Jacksonville defender in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 0:00. Plenty of players wearing Alexandria uniforms got to play a lot Monday, but that's the Cubs way. East Alabama Sports Today. 13 Pleasant Valley 50. Totals 8-40 3-9 24. On 2/17, the Calhoun County varsity basketball team won their neutral conference tournament game against Mitchell County (Camilla, GA) by a score of 53-46. JACKSONVILLE (0-3) Ashley Grant 8-18 0-1 16, Miarah Hardy 1-2 0-0 3, Alexis Phillips 0-4 2-3 2, Ontarriah Braxton 1-3 0-0 2, Dee Prothro 0-3 1-4 1, Mya Swain 0-4 0-1 0, Halaina Lozano 0-5 0-0 0, Olivia Rowan 0-0 0-0 0, Rachel Sanders 0-1 0-0 0. Only 240 patrons will be allowed in the gym at one time during the Jan. 16 opening games at Saks with 720 allowed when the event moves to Jacksonville State starting Jan. 18.All tickets will be sold electronically. 1 seeds in Calhoun County Basketball Tournament brackets. 9 Weaver in the Calhoun County Tournament on Monday afternoon. That was a foundation that was already set, but weve Kind of done some things this year a little different than theyve done in the past. White Plains head coach Chris Randall called it the biggest stretch of the game. (They) made some big plays for us, Van Meter said. Lamya Mcgrue heads to the basket against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. The Bearcats also won the first meeting against Saks 55-43 on Jan. 5. 1 seeds in Calhoun County Basketball Tournament brackets. Camren Johnson passes to a teammate against Saks in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Curlee paced his team in rebounds, grabbing at least six, but his ferocity was just as evident around the logo, where he recorded back-to-back steals, both of which resulted in fastbreak points that gave Faith Christian a 37-21 lead with 4:56 left in the third quarter. 2023 Calhoun County Basketball Tournament Day 2! - YouTube Total fouls: Ohatchee 20, Donoho 13. To cancel you may contact Customer Service @ 256-235-9253 or email ggray@annistonstar.com. No matter, because she made a sparkling debut in her first Calhoun County girls basketball tournament Tuesday as second-seeded Anniston took care of seventh-seeded Pleasant Valley 53-32. Christian Smith grabs a defensive rebound and heads upcourt against Weaver in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. against Faith Christian in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 8 Saks, 7:30 p.m. No. He scored 18 of his game-high 25 points in the second half to secure No. Oxford bench celebrates win against Faith Christian in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 2 Oxford (8-4, 3-0) vs. Weaver-Donoho winner, 8 p.m.Jan. Wheeler scored the Wildcats first nine points of the period, knocking down three layups and a 3-pointer. 7 Faith Christian 49. 5 Piedmont, 7:30 p.m. Semifinal: Oxford vs. Alexandria-White Plains, 4:30 p.m. Semifinal: Jacksonville/Saks vs. Anniston/Piedmont, 7:30 p.m. Senior Editor Mark Edwards: 256-235-3570. "To actually start and actually make a post move is awesome because she has been doing that in practice," Ridley said. I thought we played as good as we could for two quarters. Sports Today - East Alabama Local Sports. 12 Piedmont vs. No. Technical fouls: Alexandria coach Kiker. The biggest thing for us today, 24 (Curlee) is a scorer. 2022 Golf Schedule. The tournament continues Tuesday with 4 games beginning at 3:00 p.m. 1 of 49 6 Alexandria (5-5, 2-1) vs. Faith-Wellborn winner, 6 p.m.Jan. Faith Christians Yashua Arevalo and Carson Harris scored 16 and 11 points, respectively, in the victory. Justice Woods drives upcourt against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 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. Saks will face No. Anniston got a bye through the first round. WASHINGTON Boeing Co. Chief Executive Dave Calhoun will not receive a $7 million bonus due to the company's failure to enter the 777X into service by the end of 2023, Boeing said Friday . That's why I was so mad at the end of the game they weren't getting in the offense. Those possession changes often resulted in jams by John Broom, Caden Johnson and Cam Johnson. 9 Saks, 4:30 p.m.No. Tuesday, February 21. 1 Oxford vs. Piedmont/Alexandria, 6 p.m. No. No matter, because she made a sparkling debut in her first Calhoun County girls basketball tournament Tuesday as second-seeded Anniston took care of seventh-seeded Pleasant Valley. 11 Jacksonville Christian 70, No. For JCA, top performers included Kirsten Walker (16 points, four 3-pointers), Addy Lee (14 points), Erin Prater (10 points, three rebounds) and Kara Grace (eight points, five rebounds). November 20, 2022 East Alabama Sports Today Calhoun . 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 a long time for any team but for a team like Jacksonville a team that likes to play it must have seemed an eternity. 10 Weaver 32, No. The Raiders trailed 17-11 after the first quarter and just 32-27 at halftime.