Were pressing a lot and, trying to do something that I like to do football-wise, we switch it up alot defensively.. 8 Jacksonville Christian 52, No. SOUTHSIDE 51, JACKSONVILLE 24 White Plains point guard ZJ Rosario drives to the basket against JCA in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 7 Faith Christian 49. 9 Jacksonville Christian (6-1, 3-0) vs. No. 5 Piedmont (4-3, 2-0) vs. The Lady Bulldogs will play Park Crossing Monday at 6 p.m. **When you click read more you will be taken to the EA Sports Today website. We just got to finish it., I had three seconds, so I shouldve taken a little more time and go up and fake it, Davis said. Calhoun County 53. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Tournament Game. The top four seeds on the girls side are Anniston, Oxford, Jacksonville and Ohatchee.Dont look now but if Faith Christian beats JCA in the 8-9 boys game, Faith coach Schuessler Ware would go against Anniston for the first time since retiring from a legendary 19-season tenure there after the 2016 season.There actually wasnt much debate at the top end of either bracket. Fomby managed 13 points, with nine coming early in the fourth quarter as Anniston stretched a 16-point lead to 24. A lot of people dont understand the pressure theyre under and the expectations theyre under because we have such a gap. Perry took control in the third quarter when she sank three straight 3-pointers to wrap around two free throws from Pleasant Valley's Macey Roper. Graceanne Rose led Southside with 16 points and nine rebounds. Christian Hall puts up a 3-pointer against Weaver in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Defensively I didnt think our intensity was as good the first half as it needed to be but I was pleased a little more in the second half with our peak effort. Anniston sweeps seeds. The biggest thing for us today, 24 (Curlee) is a scorer. 5 Alexandria, 6 p.m. Semifinal: No. Anniston (12-9) actually trailed 9-8 early in the second quarter when Pleasant Valley's Ella Kate Parris sank a basket for a brief lead. She doesn't care if she scores three. A few weeks later, the Yellow Jackets returned to the same floor and won the Northeast Regional. JCA's Braxton Brown drives to the basket against White Plains in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. In 96 minutes this young season they have allowed a total of 51 points. Spring Garden vs. Hokes Bluff, 7:30 p.m. Oxford bench celebrates win against Faith Christian in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. "She was nervous. 7 Pleasant Valley 32. Cooper Martin fights off Oxford defenders in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. I knew what the circumstances were.Oxford coach Melissa Bennett might have debated stronger if her team had beaten Spring Garden for the second time this season Thursday night. Oxford players what to enter the game against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. "The first time she did that spin-back and up-and-under, I was so pleased. 2 Anniston vs. Ohatchee/Jacksonville, 3 p.m. Semifinal: No. Xaionna Whitfield makes a steal against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. La'mya McGrue, the offensive MVP of last year's tournament, managed 13 of her 15 points after intermission. CHEROKEE COUNTY (1-0) Mary Hayes Johnson 3 3-8 10, Audrey Haygood 1 3-6 5, Ella Garmany 3 1-2 8, Nevaeh Gaidurgis 6 1-4 13, Grayson Tucker 4 0-0 8, Raechel Russell 0 0-0 0, Vivian Connell 0 0-2 0, Deannia Starr 0 0-0 0. 11 Jacksonville Christian 45, No. This year I didnt think much about it. 2 Anniston 53, No. Can social enterprises shape the growth in Asia. 6 White Plains, 4:30 p.m. No. ALEXANDRIA (0-1) Jordyn Walker 4 5-9 14, Kirsten Heathcock 1 1-2 3, Jill Cockrell 2 0-0 6, Cassidy Hartsfield 1 0-0 3, Charlee Parris 1 0-0 2, Kailey Dickerson 0 0-2 0, Sumira Duncan 1 0-2 2, Makayla Brewster 0 1-2 1. She's so nice. Jacksonville (17-4) plays again Thursday in a semifinal game against the winner of Wednesdays quarterfinal game between No. Kyle Smith led Pleasant Valley with 16 points. The run granted JCA a 29-28 lead heading into halftime. Class A quarterfinals schedule. CHEROKEE COUNTY 44, OHATCHEE 42 The tournament will offer a $20 all-day pass for Jan. 16 and 18 or $7 individual game tickets. 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. We finally guarded a little better in the third quarter, he said. Her great start helped the Wildcats jump out to a 19-9 first quarter lead. against Wellborn in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 7 Weaver (4-2, 2-1) vs. No. Jacksonville Christian made some major adjustments in the quarter break which defensively meant denying Martin the ball. Dee Elston scored 12 points for Saks. 1. 11 Faith Christian 25, No. They practice just as hard, and they've been excited about coming down and playing in this gym. This service allows you continued access past our online paywall for the duration of your subscription. 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. That put Anniston up 30-14, and the Bulldogs never led by less than 16 points the rest of the way. 8 Faith Christian (3-4, 1-0), 8 p.m.Jan. 3 White Plains (7-3, 0-2) vs. Saks/Donoho/Wellborn, 4 p.m.No. 11 Jacksonville Christian 70, No. Shes sort of the girl that gets us going on the defensive end and energy.. That put Anniston up 17-9 at halftime. Clear skies. 6 Jacksonville 67, No. JCA's Braxton Brown tries to get past White Plains defender Daniel Bussey in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Regardless of what classification we are and whoever we play, its a huge deal for our guys.. Hes always thinking game-like practice. 9 White Plains, 6 p.m. 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.. The five-day, 28-game event kicks off March 7 at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center. 1 Anniston (7-3, 1-0) vs. White Plains-Saks winner, 6 p.m.Jan. No. It brought tears to my eyes because she's been down on herself because she wants to know how to score. "She really hasn't played competitive basketball since the sixth grade. $7.99 2023 Calhoun County Basketball Tournament Opening Day!Game 1: Faith Christian vs Jacksonville Game 2: Wellborn vs JCAGame 3: Pleasant Valley vs Ohatchee The game started tight as the seventh-seeded Raiders held an 11-8 lead over the Bearcats after the first quarter. 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. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. That's why I was so mad at the end of the game they weren't getting in the offense. access for current print subscribers. Thats also the same year Anniston was last the No. I enjoyed seeing them play and doing some correct things on the court.". Kayley Kirk 10-10 2-2 24, Chloe Rule 5-8 0-0 10, Avery Steward 1-4 0-0 3, Libby Brown 3-7 1-3 9 White Plains' Joshua Wheeler tries elude JCA defender Hunter Brown in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 4 Anniston vs. No. 2. 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. The 13th-seeded Falcons never got closer than 13 points the rest of the way, but they would not quit. HOKES BLUFF (2-1) Mary Davenport 0 0-0 0, Chloe Dodd 1 5-9 7, Haylen Marbut 1 1-2 4, Kayla Traylor 5 8-13 18, Dixie Saylor 0 0-0 0, Haley Kate Wellingham 2 4-10 8, Raya Steward 0 0-0 0, Pressley Wall 0 0-0 0, Emma Doss 1 0-2 2, Ava Dodd 1 0-6 2. Haylie Lee looks for an open teammate against Anniston in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. We just gave out. 2 Oxford 55, No. Don't Miss. White Plains student section cehhers on their team in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 8 Jacksonville Christian 52, No. SPRING GARDEN 80, RANBURNE 21:As far as season openers go, this one was about as good as Spring Garden coach Ricky Austin could have expected, a B-plus or A-minus in the way he looke at things. I just think we had to get adjusted, Saks coach Jonathan Miller said. 9 White Plains into submission in the first quarter, building a 17-0 lead and cruising from there. Jacksonville Christian played really, really hard. I think we just started guarding. 12 Jacksonville Christian 51, No. 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. There was some discussion about Oxford challenging Anniston for the No. 8 Jacksonville Christian 52. 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 . Ninth-seeded White Plains will face off against the top-seeded Oxford Yellow Jackets on Tuesday at 6 p.m. For White Plains, the other top performers include Addison Bradley (16 points, six rebounds), Isabella Higgins (13 points, eight rebounds), Hallie Williams (10 points, five steals). Total fouls: Ohatchee 20, Donoho 13. Not only do the Golden Eagles defend and play above the rim, they also shoot the ball well. Jaylen Alexander drives the ball upcourt against Faith Christian in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Pleasant Grove Girls Thanksgiving Tournament Pete Mathews Coliseum was hopping with action Monday with 8 games played in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament. Weaver's Keshawn Allen looks for an open teammate against Saks in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. (All games played Tuesday and Wednesday) Division I Boys. Ethan Fair finished with 13 points for the Thunder and Tyler Doggrell had six. 20 (at JSU)No. He did really well. Updated: December 18, 2020. Ohatchee boys, Piedmont girls open 69th Calhoun County Tournament with victoriesCALHOUN COUNTY TOURNAMENTAll games at Pete Mathews Coliseum, JacksonvilleFridays scoresBoys gameOhatchee 76, Donoho 56Girls gamePiedmont 49, Donoho 25Saturdays gamesBoys gamesNo. "She can really shoot it," Bullock said. Please make sure to . 12 Piedmont vs. No. White Plains 71, Jacksonville Christian 45: Josh Wheeler and sixth-seeded White Plains came alive in the third quarter, and the Wildcats advanced to Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. quarterfinal against third-seeded Alexandria. single-elimination tournament | 574 views, 1 likes, 1 loves, 12 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from WEAC - TV24: 2023 Calhoun County. To cancel you may contact Customer Service @ 256-235-9253 or email ggray@annistonstar.com. I do everything as if were down because thats the time youve got to be focused. 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. 14 Wellborn 31, No. Pintos 14 points included a buzzer-beating 3-point heave to end the third quarter, and Bethel finished the night with 13 points. 5 Piedmont. 11 Faith Christian 25, No. Kayley Kirk had a big game for the Lady Panthers. 3 Jacksonville (4-4, 4-0) vs. Alexandria/Faith/Wellborn, 6 p.m.No. Theyve given up at least 10 points in a quarter only once so far this season Saturdays third quarter. It was transition after transition.. Anniston (12-9) actually trailed 9-8 early in the second quarter when Pleasant Valley's Ella Kate Parris sank a basket for a brief lead. Oxford's Jaylen Alexander and Faith Christian's Thomas Curlee fight for position in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Lindsey Zurchin got it into Davis in the lane and Gaidurgis got over to knock the shot away. 10 Donoho. Low 41F. We were undisciplined, we didnt box out, we reached the whole first half so were in foul trouble the whole game. 7 Pleasant Valley, 3 p.m. No. 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. Cory (Hughes) has a really good team, Van Meter said. The benefit of both teams being No. We battled and fought as long as we could.. 7 Faith Christian 65, 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. 12 Ohatchee vs. No. "I'm trying to tell her just to shoot it. Total fouls: Ranburne 11, Spring Garden 14. They didnt quite pull it off, but they were prepared. For Wellborn, Anna Odom had 16 points, including nine in the fourth quarter. 1 Jacksonville vs. Anniston/Piedmont, 7:30 p.m. Senior Editor Mark Edwards: 256-235-3570. Pleasant Valley extended its lead to 50-25 in the final period before subbing out their starters. 4 Piedmont vs. No. Either way were going to continue to work hard, its the kind of work we have to do based on how we start this out. 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 Oxford coach Melissa Bennett called last year's championship win over Anniston as getting "over the hump," and that showed from the start Tuesday. 1 seed in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament for the sixth year in a row and 10th time since 2011. This week's schedule. Four games were played Tuesday with four more slated for Wednesday starting at 3 p.m. 1 of 80 Calhoun Journal, AL - Here is East Alabama Sports Today's growing master basketball schedule for the 2022-23 season; be aware some early games will be impacted by football playoffs; will be updated as schedules are received; coaches, forward your schedules to al.muskewitz@gmail.com. against JCA in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 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. 6 Jacksonville 67, No. Piedmont's Gracie Naugher heads to the basket against Wellborn in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. JCAs Cam Moses scored 15 of his game-high 20 points in the first half. Lamya Mcgrue heads to the basket against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 10 Donoho 35 No. Taller than the Wildcats and longer limbed as well, Jacksonville pressed relentlessly. 2 Oxford vs. No. 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 . 1 Anniston (10-1, 1-0) vs. JCA-Faith winner, 4 p.m.No. To be honest with you, their length does bother us, veteran Saks coach Jonathan Miller said. 2 Anniston 53, No. Thank you for choosing EASportsToday.com "Your Ultimate News Source for Local Sports". 12 Piedmont vs. No. 13 Pleasant Valley 67, No. She wants to win.". Ethan Duke makes a power move in the lane against Saks in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. They trailed by eight with two minutes left and slowly worked their way back into it. Barksdale contributed 12 points and three steals. Its a big deal for our players, Van Meter said. 11 Faith Christian 25, No. Alexandria finished strong, too. Rebekah Gannaway had 10 points, and Kianna Hester added five. 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. 4 Piedmont vs. No. Saks guard Jakari Streeter heads upcourt against Weaver in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 21 (at JSU)No. Piedmont 49, Donoho 25PIEDMONT Ava Pope 3 0-0 8, Emma G. Todd 0 0-0 0, Whitney McFry 0 0-0 0, Jaycee Glover 1 0-0 2, Lele Ridley 10 4-9 24, Hannah Barrbee 1 0-0 2, Armani Perry 2 0-4 4, Jenna Calvert 0 0-0 0, Sarah Goss 0 0-0 0, Gravie Naugherr 0 0-0 0, ZHayla Walker 3 3-5 9. Faith Christian head coach Cory Hughes has a word with an official in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Totals 22 8-17Ohatchee2524151678Donoho1020521563-point goals: Ohatchee 7 (Foushee, Higgins, B. Hollis, Pesnell 3, Thomas); Donoho 4 (Williamson 3, Steed). Ava Pope poured in 19 points to pace Piedmont, including 11 of the Bulldogs 16 points. Lamya McGrue heads to the basket against White Plains in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. 7 Pleasant Valley 32. White Plains head coach Chris Randall keeps on eye on the action against JCA in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Brown nominated his team without opposition. Semifinals, 6 p.m. Pisgah at R1 #1 Irwin County. Weaver's Jackson Williams puts up a shot in the lane against Saks in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Pleasant Valley-Weaver, 3 p.m.Oxford vs. Jacksonville Christian-White Plains winner, 6 p.m.Boys BracketOxford vs. Faith-Donoho winner, 4:30 p.m.Jacksonville vs. Saks-Weaver winner, 7:30 p.m.Talladega County TournamentSmall School Girls BracketTCC-Fayetteville winner vs. Childersburg, 4:30 p.m.Small School Boys BracketFayetteville-TCC winner vs. Childersburg, 6 p.m.Big School Boys BracketSylacauga vs. Munford, 7:30 p.m.Etowah County Tournament, GlencoeGirls BracketWest End vs. Gaston, 5 p.m.Boys BracketWest End vs. Gaston, 6:30 p.m.Jan. 13 Wellborn, but from at least one aspect, it was hardly a humdrum win for the Bulldogs. Rebounds: Jacksonville 22 (Prothro 8); Southside 41 (Rose 9). Election 2020; Business; Education; History; State; Nation & World; Special Reports; Sports. November 20, 2022 East Alabama Sports Today Calhoun . Piedmont's Jaycee Glover dribbles upcourt against Wellborn in the Calhoun County Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. Youve got to give them a lot of credit.. 15 Wellborn, noonNo. "A lot of the time, I don't sub early," Ridley said. Saks senior Keondre Johnson scored a team-high 10 points and finished with at least four rebounds. RANBURNE (2-1) Lilly Rice 0 0-0 0, Autumn Lovvorn 0 0-0 0, Jadie Phillips 1 0-0 2, Briley Merrill 2 4-6 8, Aubree Anglin 0 0-0 0, Maria Ralston 0 1-4 1, Brylee Bailey 2 0-0 4, Autumn Phillips 3 0-0 6. The fast start allowed Ridley to unload the bench early. For East Alabama Sports Today. Hes stepping up and playing good right now.. Piedmont rebounded the Falcons 38-20.The scrappy Falcons were led by ONeills 11 points and 4 rebounds. 13 Pleasant Valley 50, No. "She's just a 10th-grader," Anniston coach Eddie Bullock said. R2 #1 Swainsboro at R8 #1 Athens Christian. Login, EASportsToday.com was developed to provide unmatched coverage of local sports in the East Alabama area. Christian Hall and Jakari Streeter each scored seven in the win. Were not doing some drill that we dont have to do; its always game-like stuff. Totals 8 5-10 21. This service allows you continued access past our online paywall for the duration of your subscription. 10 Donoho 50, No. 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. 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. We didnt run a whole lot of offense in the third quarter. 10 Weaver 32, No. Camren Johnson attempts a three point shot against Saks in the Calhoun County Basketball Tournament at Pete Mathews Coliseum at JSU. They killed us on the boards. 14 Wellborn 41 No. We have nine and we pretty well play all of them. For Pleasant Valley, Laney Robinson had 13 points as she made four 3-pointers. We got a bunch of leak outs and some easy buckets in transition, he said. Totals: 33 5-7 78.DONOHO Jackson Barnett 0 0-0 0, Nick Goad 0 0-0 0, Amari Smedley 12 4-10 28, Grant Steed 4 0-0 9, Dorien Johnikken 0 0-0 0, Drew Williamson 4 4-5 15, Sam Payne 0 0-0 0, Dean Harrell 0 0-0 0, Connor Goodson 1 0-0 2, Brady Patterson 1 0-2 2,Richard Goad 0 0-0 0. After that Xai Whitfield took over and scored 12 of her game-high 16 points. 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: "She's just a 10th-grader," Anniston coach Eddie Bullock said. Calhoun County Tournament Girls Bracket Semifinals, 3 p.m. 6 Jacksonville, 3 p.m. No. PLEASANT GROVE Tykeria Smith scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead Anniston over Fairfield 50-32 in the Pleasant Grove Thanksgiving Tournament.