By Kyle Parmley
HUEYTOWN – The Jefferson County boys and girls basketball tournaments continued for Clay-Chalkville and Pinson Valley on Wednesday. Here’s a quick look at how they fared during the day’s action:
GIRLS
Shades Valley 45, Clay-Chalkville 44: The Lady Cougars held a seven-point lead in the fourth quarter but failed to hang on against the reigning Class 6A state champions. The lead changed hands five times in the final 1:25, with Summer Pettway’s desperation attempt at the final buzzer falling short. Clay-Chalkville point guard Kristian Hudson finished with a game-high 26 points. The Lady Cougars will play Pleasant Grove in the third-place game on Thursday afternoon. Play will begin at 4:30 p.m. at Hueytown High School.
Pinson Valley’s Alex Lowery makes a pass against Clay-Chalkville earlier this season.
file photo by Ron Burkett
Pinson Valley 52, Hueytown 44: The Lady Indians concluded their run in the tournament with a hard-fought victory over the Golden Gophers. According to the team’s Twitter account, Alex Lowery had a huge game, scoring 30 points in the victory. Maralie McKinney added 11 points for Pinson Valley, who now look ahead to the Area 12 tournament.
BOYS
Gardendale 66, Pinson Valley 54: Gardendale advances to the consolation final after knocking off the Indians on Wednesday evening. Pinson Valley will move on to the Area 12 tournament, hosted by Clay-Chalkville.
The Clay-Chalkville boys will play tournament host Minor in the semifinals Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The winner will face either Center Point or Shades Valley in the championship game.
