5 Piedmont 73, No. Christian Smith scores two late in the game against Weaver in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 2020. JACKSONVILLE Another year, another tournament, and Oxford's girls are still rolling. Carter Johnson added nine points, and reserve Daye Diallo tallied eight points, all coming in the fourth quarter. Cooper Martin fights off Oxford defenders in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Class A quarterfinals schedule. This Piedmont team consists of two tenth graders and the rest are eighth and ninth graders.We started out the year scared to death in practice, Bulldog coach Terrace Ridley said. 9 White Plains, 6 p.m. No. I am currently a Guest Services Associate at the Cook Museum of Natural Science in Decatur, AL and I am also pursuing my Bachelor's degree at the University of North Alabama! 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. Rollie, man, he can shoot that thing with the best of them when he gets going, Piedmont head coach Jonathan Odam said. East Alabama Sports Today. 5 Piedmont 73, No. Jacksonville (17-4) plays again Thursday in a semifinal game against the winner of Wednesdays quarterfinal game between No. Purchase an online subscription to our website for, Calhoun County tourney: Piedmont's, White Plains' boys, girls sweep lead the day, By Tyler Waldrep, Preston Odam, Jared Gravette and Mark Edwards, Star Sports Writers, 1 year Online Renewal-Current Subscribers. Hokes Bluff 41, Alexandria 31 Randall chose to let a guard defend Moses in the second half, and the Wildcats held him to five points after the break. I thought it was going to be wide open. They hit some shots, contested shots. 10 Weaver 32, No. 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. 1 seed in both the boys and girls brackets. Its like when we lost to Pleasant Grove, I had all my seniors sitting out and three starters missing and played them last night and beat them by 14. The tournament will offer a $20 all-day pass for Jan. 16 and 18 or $7 individual game tickets. Comer, 6 p.m.Small School Boys BracketFayetteville vs. Talladega Co. Central, 4:30 p.m.B.B. 3 Ohatchee vs. No. Calhoun County 75, Hannan 9. access for current print subscribers. 3 White Plains (7-3, 0-2) vs. Saks/Donoho/Wellborn, 4 p.m.No. 8 Jacksonville Christian 52. Promotional Rates were found for your code. 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 . Montana Highfield 2-3 0-0 4, Maggie Reedy 1-4 0-0 2, Maggie Jarrett 3-6 0-1 6. All gates in the coliseum will be open to help promote social distancing.Typically, the tournament would be seeded Jan. 3. November 20, 2022 East Alabama Sports Today Calhoun . 11 Faith Christian 25, No. After two Thomas free throws, A'Kayla Perry made the first of five 3-pointers on the day. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. "She was nervous. Login, EASportsToday.com was developed to provide unmatched coverage of local sports in the East Alabama area. We practice being down five a lot with one or two minutes to go and how we have to play it out. We weren't boxing out. The Calhoun County basketball tournament continues to churn on at Pete Mathews Coliseum. Lindsey Zurchin got it into Davis in the lane and Gaidurgis got over to knock the shot away. Piedmont's Ava Pope heads to the basket against Wellborn in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. After two Thomas free throws, A'Kayla Perry made the first of five 3-pointers on the day. Freshman Whitney McFry scored no points, but hauled down even rebounds. With locations in Decatur and Huntsville, Alabama, Calhoun is the largest of the two-year institutions comprising The Alabama Community College System. Semifinals, 7:30 p.m . The Raiders trailed 17-11 after the first quarter and just 32-27 at halftime. 2 Oxford 55, No. These kids play all the sports together and they love each other and they work hard. Piedmont advances to face fourth-seeded Anniston in the quarterfinals Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Our county tournament is the best tournament in the whole state, I think, the best county tournament in the state, so its always big to move on and get a shot to play Anniston, Jonathan Odam said. He also scored eight points. 1 seed in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament for the sixth year in a row and 10th time since 2011. "The first time she did that spin-back and up-and-under, I was so pleased. 5 Piedmont, 7:30 p.m. Semifinal: No. To cancel you may contact Customer Service @ 256-235-9253 or email ggray@annistonstar.com. I had to try to settle her down because she makes us go.". Calhoun County Tournament Girls Bracket Semifinals, 3 p.m. Jacksonville boys coach Tres Buzan said later that several of his players were saying, It feels like we havent played in forever.. La'mya McGrue, the offensive MVP of last year's tournament, managed 13 of her 15 points after intermission. We shot well and got up and down the floor really good. Total fouls: Ohatchee 20, Donoho 13. "We kind of played with a little variation of a press," she said. Pleasant Valley extended its lead to 50-25 in the final period before subbing out their starters. 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 . 1 Jacksonville on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Piedmont 73, Pleasant Valley 50: Alex Odam scored a game-high 24 points for the fifth-seeded Bulldogs, but it was two of his teammates who combined to produce the most exciting play of the night. Faith Christian fans bemoan a tough play in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 9 Weaver in the Calhoun County Tournament on Monday afternoon. Final. 14 Wellborn 31, No. Tyler Bell pushes the ball upcourt against Oxford 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. 7 Weaver (4-2, 2-1) vs. No. The Bearcats also won the first meeting against Saks 55-43 on Jan. 5. Luke Bussey had a couple of big 3s early in the game that kind of answered their runs.. I was proud of our guys for answering it. We were kind of nervous, but we were mostly prepared.. 1 seed Charlton County on Saturday at 4 p.m. at Valdosta . They shot 55 percent from the floor and everyone who got in the game scored. 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 year's tournament opener. Thank you for choosing EASportsToday.com "Your Ultimate News Source for Local Sports". 5 Alexandria, 6 p.m. Semifinal: No. Lamya McGrue heads to the basket against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. against Wellborn in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Login, EASportsToday.com was developed to provide unmatched coverage of local sports in the East Alabama area. Justice Woods drives upcourt against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. We know were probably the underdog going in, weve been that way all year, thats just part of it.. On Twitter:@MarkSportsStar. 12 Ohatchee 63, No. 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. 12 Piedmont vs. No. The reason we got the win is we just kept playing. 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. Election 2020; Business; Education; History; State; Nation & World; Special Reports; Sports. This is the second most wins in school history behind the 1984 and 2020 teams who both won 22. There was some pre-meeting chatter that Oxford could challenge the Lady Dawgs for the No. I give us somewhere around the middle. Regardless of what I think or anybody else thinks, youve got a lot of guys here who havent played here and havent played in this tournament, Oxford coach Joel Van Meter said. They made some threes against our zone, and they attacked the high post against our zone. 7 21st Century Directors and Why We Love Their . We played a little too tense and timid in the first half, and we just came back out in the third quarter and let it fly and be more aggressive.. The Bulldogs didn't allow another point for the rest of the half. 2022 Football schedules. 20Handley at MunfordRagland at AppalachianCalhoun County TournamentGirls championship, 6 p.m.Boys championship, 8 p.m.Cherokee County TournamentGirls BracketSand Rock-Gaylesville winner vs. Spring Garden, 4 p.m.Cherokee County vs. Cedar Bluff, 7 p.m.Boys BracketCedar Bluff-Gaylesville winner vs. PLEASANT GROVE Tykeria Smith scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Anniston over Fairfield 50-32 in the Pleasant Grove Thanksgiving Tournament. They lined up under their own goal with 3.9 seconds left in a two-point game Saturday and got the ball in to their secondary option. for 30 days, Free "I tell the girls all the time that we're not a comeback team. Cam Foushee was a beast on the boards, pulling down 11 rebounds to go with his 11 points.I thought our guys came out great, Ginn said. Calhoun is an open-admission, community-based, state-supported, coeducational, comprehensive community college dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality and accessible education to individuals in its four-county service area. Ish played well. 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. Saks guard Deontae Elstontries to power by a Jacksonville defender in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 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. Last night (against Southside), we put that behind us. 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. Thank you for choosing EASportsToday.com "Your Ultimate News Source for Local Sports". Big floor, lots of lights, lots of people here. Her great start helped the Wildcats jump out to a 19-9 first quarter lead. 13 Pleasant Valley 50, No. 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. 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. 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. Luke Rhinehart added nine points for the Bulldogs and Cole Wilson had seven. 1 Oxford vs. No. 9 White Plains, 6 p.m. No. It's good for them some experience they need to run the offense. And then we hit some shots early in the third quarter that got us going.. 19 (at JSU)No. 7 Pleasant Valley 53, No. I thought we played an excellent first half, and they made some really tough shots. Caden Johnson dunks against Saks in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 11 Faith Christian 25, 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 53-32. 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. 2023 Calhoun County Basketball Tournament Quarter-FinalsGame 1: Pleasant Valley vs AnnistonGame 2: Faith Christian vs OxfordGame 3: White Plains vs OxfordGam. But when I shot it, the girls they were behind me and the girl in front of me hit my hand. Totals 14 12-22 42. 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.. You have permission to edit this article. But, she settled in. They killed us on the boards. 1 is both will play after each other as long as theyre still alive as tournament officials try to do all they can to keep teams together to minimize COVID-19 risks for spectators.As it is, the gym will be cleared after each game to allow venue cleaning with two hours being allowed for each game. Each online subscription gives you full access to all of our newspaper websites and mobile applications. That put Anniston up 17-9 at halftime. Madison Shaw added 15 points. 6 White Plains 71, No. Greenforest 67. Xaionna Whitfield makes a steal against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Camren Johnson passes to a teammate against Saks in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. SPRING GARDEN (1-0) Ace Austin 9-15 1-1 18, Olivia Law 1-5 0-0 2, Kristen Lewis 0-2 1-2 1 7 Faith Christian 49. 12 Jacksonville Christian 51, No. against Faith Christian in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Totals 35-64 5-9 80. 23 (at JSU)Championship game, 6 p.m. You must be logged in to post a comment 3-point goals: Cherokee Co. 2 (Johnson, Garmany); Ohatchee 2 (McFry, Barchin). 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. "I hope they play like that (Wednesday)," he said. The result was an 86-39 victory over No. 6 Jacksonville, 3 p.m. No. "A lot of the time, I don't sub early," Ridley said. Its a big deal for our players, Van Meter said. November 3, 2022. 6 Jacksonville 67, No. 11 Jacksonville Christian 45, No. Sand Rock, 5:30 p.m.Cherokee County vs. Spring Garden, 8:30 p.m.Talladega County TournamentBig School girls championship, 6 p.m.Big School boys championship, 7:30 p.m.Etowah County Tournament, GlencoeGirls Championship, 6:15 p.m.Boys Championship, 7:30 p.m.Jan. But, overall, I'm proud of our pressure.". For Weaver, Aaliyah Marks scored 15 points, followed by Madison Atchley (nine) and Erionna Richmond (four). It helps to get that first game out of the way (and) some jitters, I think some space cadet stuff, Van Meter said as he made a helmet with his hands. Despite the lack of experience in The Pete on their roster, the Yellow Jackets turned to a duo that combined for 38 points in a 55-49 win over Faith Christian.